MAPS '17 seniors
“To know is not enough, we must also apply. To want is not enough, we must also do.” J.W. von Goethe
News and updates!
MAPS ’17 seniors Kaufman Butler Ward Castelli Adam Cromwell Alex DeGrange Jinmook Kang
1,886 hours (100 hours requirement per student).
Erin Pak Emma Shapiro Maddie Surmacz Maya Tetali
150 hours requirement per student).
Will Thompson CJ Walker Mia Wang
MAPS ‘17 students Kaufman Butler and Emma Shapiro receiving the “TORCH” certificate for their “TKB” class at the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg (with faculty member Allison Stephens and WACH president and CEO Dr. Joyce Davis)
Mercersburg's Advanced Program for Global Studies (MAPS) is a two-year program for highly motivated students beginning in the upper middler year. Students must apply to be accepted into MAPS, which expands and goes beyond the existing Mercersburg curriculum. Combined with other academic and cocurricular opportunities at Mercersburg, such as the community service program and international studies and travels, the program allows rising upper middlers (11th graders) exposure as scholars in the areas of philosophy, ethics, political science, psychology, and extensive research and writing.
“S.E.A.R.C.H.” stands for study – engage – apply – research – create - help
A word from the director: All of us are very excited to begin the fourth year of MAPS. Our first MAPS ‘15 class (2013 – 2015) was a group of committed and strong students who set high standards for the classes to follow. The MAPS ‘16 class (2014 – 2016) set even higher standards and it was the first group of students for whom all MAPS requirements were also Mercersburg graduation requirements. The current senior group of exceptional MAPS ‘17 (2015 – 2017) students will, undoubtedly, also set their mark as an outstanding group of scholars and they will have to work diligently during their senior year to complete their challenging SEARCH projects. It is now up to our 11th grade MAPS ‘18 class (2016 – 2018) to begin their work in the TKB class and to set even more ambitious personal goals as Mercersburg and MAPS students. P. Kempe
MAPS ‘18 students for 2016 - 2018 Jinwon Ahn, Emily Bell, Kate Frimet, Courtney Gantt, Lauren Ingram, Grace Jackson, Cole Johnson, Lauren Jones, Antonia Kempe, Julia Mitchell, Henry Mitchell, Mira Vance, Summer Zhang
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The Program Enables Students to Become … Compassionate and engaged global citizens … Independent and self-directed learners … Creative and discerning thinkers Who Can Apply for MAPS and When? … Students in strong academic and disciplinary standing at school … Current 10th grade students apply in the spring term … Incoming 11th grade students are eligible to apply and may apply after enrolled What are the Qualities of an Ideal MAPS Student? … curious
… self-motivated
… adventurous
… open-minded
… flexible
… diligent
… energetic
… good communicator
… academically passionate and ambitious
… mindful
This Program Requires the Completion of... … MAPS Core Course, ‘Thought, Knowledge & Belief’ (TKB), in the 11th grade … MAPS Core Course, Senior Research Thesis, in the 12th grade … “SEARCH” Capstone project, as a part of the Senior Research Thesis course … Advanced foreign language study (at least to level 4) … Fifteen credits of approved MAPS courses in at least four different departments … 150 hours of community service … Study abroad for at least four weeks (recommended) with a home stay component
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Curriculum Overview A central focus of the two-year program is the MAPS Core Course, which is taught in a cross-curricular and interdisciplinary manner. The MAPS Core Course is titled ‘Thought, Knowledge and Belief.’ In 12th grade, the MAPS Course, titled ‘SEARCH,’ helps students research and write their 40-50 page paper, based on the Challenge Based Learning methodology. Students will use the ‘SEARCH’ period to meet with the SEARCH coordinator, talk to their individual mentors (experts in their field of study from outside the campus), research, write, and edit their papers. Students will engage in regular self-evaluation in the ‘SEARCH’ course and prepare for the presentation of their research and recommendations. MAPS 11th Grade Core Course: TKB (Thought, Knowledge & Belief) … The role of language, intuition, reason, philosophy, religion and ethics in human affairs … Political theory and current events … Choose a SEARCH project MAPS 12th Grade Course: SEARCH (Senior Research Thesis Course) … Students work on individual SEARCH projects … Individual meetings with the SEARCH coordinator … Consultations with the student’s SEARCH mentors and consultants … Locating, contacting and interviewing external sources, such as experts in the student’s field … Conducting extensive online and print source research … Completing regular self-assessments … Writing and editing the SEARCH paper … Developing an action plan and applicable recommendations based on the research … Preparing for the SEARCH presentation in the spring
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150 Hours of Community Service … Can be done on and off campus, on weekends, and over breaks and vacations … Can be done in conjunction with the study abroad component … Must be done in an approved program with guidelines and expectations … Needs to be age-appropriate service work … Must be documented and the documentation needs to be submitted to the Director of MAPS as soon as the service is completed
Foreign Language to Level 4 or Higher * … Focus on communication, proficiency, culture, and immersion … A student can use summer study to reach the desired level … International students with a native language other than English must achieve a high level of English proficiency
Study and Travel Abroad … Should be completed with one of Mercersburg’s exchange programs or an SYA summer program … Alone or with a group … With language proficiency expectations (ACTFL novice mid - high) … In a program approved by the MAPS Director … In the summer between 11th and 12th grade (ideally) … To a country in which a language other than the native language of the student is spoken … Includes an academic component which each student presents to the class (‘Pathfinder’) *The Language requirement for international students is currently under review. **Exceptions can be arranged and students may travel to a country in which their language of study is not spoken, but students need to reach a “novice mid - high” listening and speaking proficiency level in the native language of the travel country.
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Meet the MAPS Team! Peter Kempe Language Faculty – German Director of MAPS “Mary Keeler Lawrence” Distinguished Teaching Chair At Mercersburg since 1994 717-328-6380 Wayne State University - M.A. University of Hannover, Germany - B.A. [email protected]
Marshall Carroll Director of Library Services & History Faculty “SEARCH” coordinator of MAPS At Mercersburg since 2007 “Marjorie McCrae McCulloh” Chair 717-328-6149 Rutgers University - M.L.I.S. Rutgers University - B.A. [email protected]
Jevon “Jay” Bozzi History Faculty “Thought – Knowledge – Belief” (TKB) coordinator of MAPS At Mercersburg since 2014 717-328-6188 University of New Hampshire - M.A. Sewanee: The University of the South - B.A. [email protected]
News and updates!
MAPS ’17 seniors Kaufman Butler Ward Castelli Adam Cromwell Alex DeGrange Jinmook Kang
1,886 hours (100 hours requirement per student).
Erin Pak Emma Shapiro Maddie Surmacz Maya Tetali
150 hours requirement per student).
Will Thompson CJ Walker Mia Wang
MAPS ‘17 students Kaufman Butler and Emma Shapiro receiving the “TORCH” certificate for their “TKB” class at the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg (with faculty member Allison Stephens and WACH president and CEO Dr. Joyce Davis)
Mercersburg's Advanced Program for Global Studies (MAPS) is a two-year program for highly motivated students beginning in the upper middler year. Students must apply to be accepted into MAPS, which expands and goes beyond the existing Mercersburg curriculum. Combined with other academic and cocurricular opportunities at Mercersburg, such as the community service program and international studies and travels, the program allows rising upper middlers (11th graders) exposure as scholars in the areas of philosophy, ethics, political science, psychology, and extensive research and writing.
“S.E.A.R.C.H.” stands for study – engage – apply – research – create - help
A word from the director: All of us are very excited to begin the fourth year of MAPS. Our first MAPS ‘15 class (2013 – 2015) was a group of committed and strong students who set high standards for the classes to follow. The MAPS ‘16 class (2014 – 2016) set even higher standards and it was the first group of students for whom all MAPS requirements were also Mercersburg graduation requirements. The current senior group of exceptional MAPS ‘17 (2015 – 2017) students will, undoubtedly, also set their mark as an outstanding group of scholars and they will have to work diligently during their senior year to complete their challenging SEARCH projects. It is now up to our 11th grade MAPS ‘18 class (2016 – 2018) to begin their work in the TKB class and to set even more ambitious personal goals as Mercersburg and MAPS students. P. Kempe
MAPS ‘18 students for 2016 - 2018 Jinwon Ahn, Emily Bell, Kate Frimet, Courtney Gantt, Lauren Ingram, Grace Jackson, Cole Johnson, Lauren Jones, Antonia Kempe, Julia Mitchell, Henry Mitchell, Mira Vance, Summer Zhang
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The Program Enables Students to Become … Compassionate and engaged global citizens … Independent and self-directed learners … Creative and discerning thinkers Who Can Apply for MAPS and When? … Students in strong academic and disciplinary standing at school … Current 10th grade students apply in the spring term … Incoming 11th grade students are eligible to apply and may apply after enrolled What are the Qualities of an Ideal MAPS Student? … curious
… self-motivated
… adventurous
… open-minded
… flexible
… diligent
… energetic
… good communicator
… academically passionate and ambitious
… mindful
This Program Requires the Completion of... … MAPS Core Course, ‘Thought, Knowledge & Belief’ (TKB), in the 11th grade … MAPS Core Course, Senior Research Thesis, in the 12th grade … “SEARCH” Capstone project, as a part of the Senior Research Thesis course … Advanced foreign language study (at least to level 4) … Fifteen credits of approved MAPS courses in at least four different departments … 150 hours of community service … Study abroad for at least four weeks (recommended) with a home stay component
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Curriculum Overview A central focus of the two-year program is the MAPS Core Course, which is taught in a cross-curricular and interdisciplinary manner. The MAPS Core Course is titled ‘Thought, Knowledge and Belief.’ In 12th grade, the MAPS Course, titled ‘SEARCH,’ helps students research and write their 40-50 page paper, based on the Challenge Based Learning methodology. Students will use the ‘SEARCH’ period to meet with the SEARCH coordinator, talk to their individual mentors (experts in their field of study from outside the campus), research, write, and edit their papers. Students will engage in regular self-evaluation in the ‘SEARCH’ course and prepare for the presentation of their research and recommendations. MAPS 11th Grade Core Course: TKB (Thought, Knowledge & Belief) … The role of language, intuition, reason, philosophy, religion and ethics in human affairs … Political theory and current events … Choose a SEARCH project MAPS 12th Grade Course: SEARCH (Senior Research Thesis Course) … Students work on individual SEARCH projects … Individual meetings with the SEARCH coordinator … Consultations with the student’s SEARCH mentors and consultants … Locating, contacting and interviewing external sources, such as experts in the student’s field … Conducting extensive online and print source research … Completing regular self-assessments … Writing and editing the SEARCH paper … Developing an action plan and applicable recommendations based on the research … Preparing for the SEARCH presentation in the spring
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150 Hours of Community Service … Can be done on and off campus, on weekends, and over breaks and vacations … Can be done in conjunction with the study abroad component … Must be done in an approved program with guidelines and expectations … Needs to be age-appropriate service work … Must be documented and the documentation needs to be submitted to the Director of MAPS as soon as the service is completed
Foreign Language to Level 4 or Higher * … Focus on communication, proficiency, culture, and immersion … A student can use summer study to reach the desired level … International students with a native language other than English must achieve a high level of English proficiency
Study and Travel Abroad … Should be completed with one of Mercersburg’s exchange programs or an SYA summer program … Alone or with a group … With language proficiency expectations (ACTFL novice mid - high) … In a program approved by the MAPS Director … In the summer between 11th and 12th grade (ideally) … To a country in which a language other than the native language of the student is spoken … Includes an academic component which each student presents to the class (‘Pathfinder’) *The Language requirement for international students is currently under review. **Exceptions can be arranged and students may travel to a country in which their language of study is not spoken, but students need to reach a “novice mid - high” listening and speaking proficiency level in the native language of the travel country.
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Meet the MAPS Team! Peter Kempe Language Faculty – German Director of MAPS “Mary Keeler Lawrence” Distinguished Teaching Chair At Mercersburg since 1994 717-328-6380 Wayne State University - M.A. University of Hannover, Germany - B.A. [email protected]
Marshall Carroll Director of Library Services & History Faculty “SEARCH” coordinator of MAPS At Mercersburg since 2007 “Marjorie McCrae McCulloh” Chair 717-328-6149 Rutgers University - M.L.I.S. Rutgers University - B.A. [email protected]
Jevon “Jay” Bozzi History Faculty “Thought – Knowledge – Belief” (TKB) coordinator of MAPS At Mercersburg since 2014 717-328-6188 University of New Hampshire - M.A. Sewanee: The University of the South - B.A. [email protected]
