Shaw High School of Global Communication & Creative Arts

GCCA

Tapping into global learning through creativity

Mission Statement

To arm our students with a high-powered curriculum and the additional skills needed to compete in an ever-changing world that demands expression and creativity. Envision, Enlighten, Empower, and 4 Excellences.

GCCA is a place where learning becomes an adventure fueled by creative expression as students are coached to become learners for the 21st Century.

An interdisciplinary approach will allow students to explore, delve into, and be immersed in concepts across core subjects and theme related courses, as well as extra-curricular activities.

A Taste of GCCA

Three Distinct Features:

Challenging educational experiences though action

Journeys into the real world through arts and communication

Blending the arts, academics, and career programs to prepare students for post secondary opportunities

What is our Goal?

Our goal is to arm our student with data gathering skills, problem and decision-making and reasoning skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills. Out high-powered comprehensive (college preparatory and career and technical) curriculum strives to create a life long love of not only the arts, but academics as well. Our students will be ready to pursue their respective futures. Through experiential learning, where the emphasis is on the process of learning rather than the product, students will be prepared to complete in an ever-changing world of technology and all major aspects of communication.

Our Underlying Beliefs

All children will learn

Learning is exciting

All students deserve to be challenged

Stakeholders will play a role in creating a nurturing school culture

Students learn best when they are actively engaged and instruction is connected to “real world” problems

What do we hope to develop in GCCA?

Partnerships

The Cleveland Institute of Art

Karamu Theatre

Playhouse Square

Commercial Arts Program

Cosmetology Program

Drama Department

School Newspaper

East Cleveland Community Theatre

Parker Hannifin

Shaw High School Mighty Cardinal Marching Band

Shaw High School Choir

Possible Career Pathways:

Global Communications Verbal Communications and Electronic Communication

Foreign Language Instructors

Language Interpreter

Ambassador

Broadcaster

Media Specialist

Wireless/Satellite Technicians

Journalist

And many more….

Creative Arts

Environment Design, Interior and Display design, Graphic Design, Publication Design and Illustration, Photography, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, (Theater and Performances)

Playground/Theme-Park Designers

Interior Design

Photo Stylist

Fashion Consultant

Hair Stylist/Designer

Make-up Artist

Medical Photographer

Cartoonist/Cosmic-Strip Artist

Musician

Comedian

Key Messages about Small Schools

Higher student achievement

Safer, more orderly schools

Better graduation rates

Improved attendance

More teacher satisfaction

Greater participation in extracurricular activities

Increased parent, family, and community involvement

The GCCA Staff

The staffs within the GCCA School as in all the schools in our district are dedicated individuals who want the best for our students. The Staff of GCCA will provide an environment that is learner friendly where students will drive the learning and the instruction provided. Students will gain deep content knowledge through our Experiential Instructional Model and numerous instructional strategies. The staff will engage our students in a culminating Showcase of Learning Activity for all stakeholders to witness.