美国GIA学校课程简介

1 History 历史背景

Griggs International Academy began in 1909. It is one of the oldest international learning programs in the world. Griggs is part of Adventist Education with over 8,000 schools – the world’s second largest private education network. Today, more than 1,000,000 people have studied with the worldwide network of Griggs. 美国GIA 创立于 1909 年，是世界上历史最悠久的国际教育机构之一。 GIA 是拥 有超过 8500 所学校的美国安德文教育系统的一部分。安德文教育系统是美国第 一大（全球第二大）的私立教育网络。目前有超过一百万人在世界各地不同的 GIA 体系学校学习过。

2. Values 价值观

The Griggs curriculum is founded on four core values: dignity, honor, respect and integrity尊严、荣誉、尊重、诚信. Staff operating the Griggs program must be committed to inspiring students to achieve a high standard of academic and character excellence which will build a foundation that will last a lifetime. GIA 的课程建立于四个核心价值观的基础上：尊严、荣誉、尊重、诚信。教职员 在教授 GIA 的课程时，必须致力于鼓励学生达到一个优秀的学术标准及卓越的 个人品格，为学生建立一个受益终生的良好基础。

3. Accreditation 办学资质

Griggs International Academy is accredited by the highest level organizations. Our diplomas are preferred by the top universities and accepted worldwide as a trusted education provider. GIA 已被最高水平的学术组织所认可，我们的文凭是世界顶尖大学的首选，同时 我们也被全世界公认是一个值得信赖的教育机构。

4. Accreditations 办学资质名称

Accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and University 安德文学校、学院和大学办学资质认证 Griggs’ K-12 program is regionally accredited by Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools 美国中部各州高等院校和学校委员会GIA K - 12 办学资质认证

Approved by the Maryland State Department of Education as a non-public school for Kindergarten, Elementary and High School. 美国马里兰州教育部批准的私立幼儿园、小学、 初级中学和高级中学 Academic 学术标准 Griggs International Academy offers a rigorous curriculum. Its diploma is well respected by universities worldwide. Its cumulative system of US based education offers university credit. Owned and operated by Andrews University, Griggs has associations with many higher education agencies.

5. GIA 提供严谨的课程。

GIA 的文凭受到世界各著名大学的认可，她的美式学分累 计系统可以提供大学学分。GIA 隶属于安德鲁斯大学，与世界各地许多高等教育 机构有密切联系。

6. Curriculum 课程大纲

A US base Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) to High School (age 18) curriculum guide is provided for each subject area. A book list is given for all subjects. Griggs is unique in that each teacher is required to infuse the curriculum with local educational standards. This provides intercultural education. Each student is required to commit to community service to teach the value of service to others.

6-1: GIA 为幼儿园（3 岁）到高中（18 岁）阶段的课程按照每个学科提供美式教学大 纲。所有学科都会有一个教材建议清单。GIA 的独特之处在于要求每个老师把当 地的教育标准融合到GIA的课程中。通过这种方式提供跨文化的教育。GIA要求 每个学生都要致力于社区服务，以此把服务的价值观传导给他人。

6-2: Grades Pre K – 8 幼儿园预备班-8 年级 Required Elementary School Subjects: 幼儿园预备班 - 8 年级要求学习的科目：

6-3: Art, Geography, History, Languages, Language Arts, Math and Music 美术、地理、历史、语言、语言艺术、数学、音乐

6-4: Physical Education, Reading, Science and Social Studies 体育、阅读、科学、社会

6-5: Spelling and Technology 拼写、技术 3 6-6: Grades 9-12 High School Diploma (21 or 25 credits/Carnegie Units required) 高中文凭 （21 或者 25 个学分/要求使用卡耐基学分单位）

6-7: Required High School Subjects: 9 至 12 年级要求必修的科目： British Literature, Community Service, Ethics and Fine Arts 英国文学、社区服务、德育、美术

6-8: Math, Music, Health Physical Education and STEM 数学、音乐、健康教育、体育、理工科

6-9: U.S. Government, U.S. History, U.S. Literature and World History 美国政府、美国历史、美国文学、世界历史

6-10: Optional High School Electives Include: 高中选修课包括： Accounts, Ancient Cultures, Computers and Consumer Science 会计、古代文化、计算机、消费科学

6-11: Finance, Keyboarding/Coding Languages and Photography 金融、编程键盘语言、摄影

6-11: Over 50 options 超过 50 种选择

6-12: University Dual Credit Courses Include (similar to AP): 大学双学分课程 (与 AP 相似) 包括： Architecture, Art, Aviation, Business and Design 建筑、艺术、航空学、商科、设计； Health Humanities, Social Science and STEM 健康人文、社会科学、理工科

6-13: Over 100 options 超过 100 种选择

7. Ethos 学校精神风貌

The Griggs Journey to Excellence prescribes how its four values of dignity, honor, respect and integrity are to be taught in it its curriculum. Griggs provides policies, standard operating procedures and agreed school routines which infuse these values. Training is provided for school boards and administrators in order to perpetuate the ethos which is uniquely Griggs.

追求卓越 《GIA 卓越之旅》描述了如何把四个核心价值观：尊严、荣誉、尊重和正直在课 程中教授给学生。GIA 提供融合了这四个价值观理念的政策、标准运营流程和 GIA 认可的学校行事历。 GIA 给学校董事会和管理人员提供相关培训，以保持GIA 独特的学校精神风貌。

Policies 办学政策 Our Operations Manual succinctly outlines the process of running a Griggs school. School culture is set with inspirational assemblies, student and parent expectations are developed through a comprehensive handbook and staff are supported with clear directives and job specification. An example of the policies available from Griggs include: Hiring procedures, student discipline, school board guidelines and whole school assessments. The approval of Griggs is required for all school operations to ensure standards are kept. Schools must be prepared to differentiate the Griggs schedule, program and staff

remuneration from other school departments. 我们的操作手册已简单地勾勒出运营一所 GIA 学校的流程：

通过各种集会，激发学生勤奋努力，攻坚克难，追求卓越的校园文化

通过学生综合手册，设定学生和家长的目标期望值，记录学生进步的脚印，比对目标期望值和现实成长的状况，激励学生向着明确的目标砥砺前行

通过各种清晰的指引和详细的岗位职责描述，指导和支持教职员工各尽其责

GIA 现有的政策包括但不限于：招聘流程、学生纪律规范、学校董事会指引、学 校各项评估标准等。 为确保学校整体运营规范和符合标准，学校方方面面的运营都需要获得 GIA 的 认可。如果 GIA 学校和其它课程项目在一起运营的话，必须要把 GIA 的日程 表、课程设置以及员工的薪酬福利制度等与其它项目区分开来。

Standards 规范和标准 Griggs maintains the quality of its programs with biannual assessments and staff professional development. Griggs will stipulate standards for the following: GIA 通过一年两次的学校评估和教师职业发展培训来保持 GIA 的高端品质。GIA 将规定下述各项标准： Curriculum content, grading and examination moderation 大纲内容、评分制度、考试节奏 Teaching and hiring directives of qualified teachers 教学和招聘合格教师指引 Student career advice, university planning 学生职业发展指引、大学升学规划 Student Target setting and Transcripts 学生目标设定、成绩单 University courses and qualifications for teachers 为老师提供大学继续教育课程及各种资格证书 Professional training and monitoring of teaching staff 教师职业培训和教学监督考核 Staff salaries, workloads, responsibilities and mentoring 员工薪酬制度、工作量、工作职责、职业发展辅导 Campus decor, promotional material and student recruitment 校园装饰、宣传材料、招生 English language and academic camps for diploma credit 英语语言和学术学分营地课程 Internships, University credit courses (AP) and Exchanges 实习、大学学分课程（AP 课程）及学生交流计划 The Griggs Journey to Excellence 《GIA 卓越之旅》学校精神风貌 Implementation 实施 The standards and practices of Griggs must be considered in determining if a school can effectively implement a program. Effective leadership and management of the change process, starting with a willingness and preparedness for change to occur, are essential prerequisites. 学校需要坚定执行GIA的标准。学校需要高效的管理，能够应对日常工作中的各 种情况变化。

Support 总部支持 Griggs is unique in its ability and willingness to assist schools in the set up process and continuous observation and direction in establishing program. A strategic plan and access to tremendous resources is just one of the ways in which Griggs helps schools achieve success. GIA总部提供特别的创校和运营指导服务。帮助学校制定发展策略和提供各种资 源，确保GIA学校取得成功。

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