Date sent: Wed, 19 Feb 1997 16:15:04 -0600 (CST)
From: LindaP (Texas)
Subject: Global grads

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0:11 PM 07/05/95

Businesses urged to use Global grads

K. PICA KAHN

ThisWeek Correspondent

Area businesses are being encouraged to hire graduates of the Global Scholars Program.

The project is a collaboration between the Brazosport Independent School District, the Business/Industry School Partnership Committee of the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce and area businesses.

Students in the program take more difficult courses and those courses that further careers in the global economy.

The course curriculum includes English, mathematics, algebra, geometry, physics, biology, chemistry, social studies, U.S. and world history and geography, foreign languages and electives.

Students must maintain a "C" average or above.

The program is offered to students in the eighth grade. They can choose to participate by pursuing these courses.

Area businesses are encouraged to hire these students for the summer after high school to assure each a profitable start in the world of commerce.

"These courses are more advanced than other courses, and they help prepare the students for the work world," chamber spokeswoman Donna Hargraves said. "There is a committee to help put this together, as well as helping to develop other programs."

Numerous area businesses are working to make a difference in the program, including American Maintenance and Rental, Brazosport College, Dillards, First State Bank, Velasco Scales, Warren Electric and many more.

"I am very supportive of the Globe Scholars Program, because it encourages all students to pursue advanced academic courses in high school" BISD Superintendent Gerald E. Anderson said.

"Students are quite capable of meeting these higher expectations that would better prepare them to be competitive in the global economy."

Each scholar is recognized with a special certificate in the senior year at an awards ceremony as a symbol to area employers of a high-quality education.

"The acquisition of knowledge is a life-long process, formally in school and informally by life experience and self study," Ravi Singhania, plant manager for BASF, said.

"Students who take advantage of our educational process, those who develop good reading, math and analytical abilities by applying their energies to both basic and upper level courses, will be better prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the future."