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.