Poolesville High School

Global Ecology students participate in environment activities throughout the local area   

The Global Ecology House provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the scientific, cultural, social, political, economic, and technological conditions that affect the quality of life on our planet. The program involves an interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental issues with major emphasis on science and social studies. This is a field based program offering students an opportunity to go out about twice a month for hands-on field experiences. The integrated curriculum provides students with an opportunity to explore a wide range of environmental issues and potential solutions. The program integrates the use of several software programs such as GIS and Ecobeaker to assist them in studying these complex issues. The Global Ecology Program networks extensively with local, state, national and international communities to further enhance students' growth and awareness. Students are challenged to develop a global ecological perspective as they investigate historical and current issues related to the earth's natural resources. 

Staff

Joyce Bailey, Head of House, Global Ecology
301.972.7936

Mary Adah, Teacher
Erin Binns, Teacher
Ted Gardiner, Teacher
Ed Morrell, Teacher
Jon Rogers, Teacher
Timothy Short, Teacher
Daniel Savino, Teacher
Marcia Snavely, Teacher
John Sparrow, Paraeducator

News! 

• Senior Project Listing for all Global Ecology House students for the class of 2013 click HERE.
• The Natural Resources Careers Camp (NRCC) is now accepting applications.  The Maryland's Forest Conservancy District Boards sponsors this wonderful opportunity for high school students.  Click HERE for more information and an application.  Camp runs from July 21- 27, 2013 and applications are on a first come, first serve basis.
• Montgomery Countryside Alliance 2013 Essay Contest is now accepting essays from Juniors and Seniors.  Click HERE for contest details.  Essays must be emailed or postmarked by 6pm May 31, 2013

 Summer Packets 

• Next year's 12th grade class Summer Assignments
  • Senior Project Packet 
  • Sand County Alamanac Packet 
  • World Wide Web Waldens Scavenger Hunt 
   
• Incoming 9th grade students do not have a specific summer packet for the Global Program.  They will have to complete an English and Math packet.  If they are taking Spanish there is a review website they should visit before the school year begins. 

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Coursework

The Global Ecology House has instituted a demanding schedule which begins from a student's freshman year and extends through the senior year.

The following courses must be successfully completed by students to receive the Global Ecology Certificate of Achievement.

Mission Statement

The Global Ecology House's philosophy is to endow students with a sense of environmental citizenship, responsibility and appreciation for the natural world. GEH's interdisciplinary honors science and social studies program teaches students the interconnections of the natural world and the impact of human activity on those systems.

GEH partners with several environmental groups including:

* Alice Ferguson Foundation

* American Film Institute

* Calleva

* Chesapeake Bay Foundation

* Chesapeake Bay Trust

* Department of Environmental Protection of Montgomery County

* Department of Natural Resources

* Hood College

* Izaak Walton League of Amierca BCC Chapter

* J Craig Venter Institute

* Living Classrooms

* Mirant Power

* MNCPPC - Montgomery Parks Dept

* National Institutes of Health

* National Oceanic and Atmosphic Administration

* Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

* Sugarloaf Citizens Association

*The Society for Ocean Science

* World Wide Walden Project

The Global Ecology House is located at Poolesville High School.The school is ideally situated in a rural setting. While PHS is the smallest high school in Montgomery County, it has a strong academic reputation. The small size guarantees that the staff knows their students.