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Eligibility
The Tallwood High School Global Studies and World Languages Academy
opened in the fall of 2005 with 85 ninth graders. Students are selected through an application process, which is open to any current
eighth and ninth graders with a strong interest in global studies and world
languages. The Academy will acceptl one hundred freshmen at the
start of each school year.
Transportation
Transportation to the Tallwood High School Global Studies and World
Languages Academy will be provided by the school division for all students.
Students will be notified of their designated express pick-up point.
Selection
Process
A selection committee of school administrators, teachers, and counselors
will review the applications of all candidates. Students will be selected
using the following criteria:
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Academic achievement including grades and Standard of Learning test
scores;
- Interest in world languages;
- Essay showing strong interest in global studies and appreciation
for diverse world cultures;
- Teacher and counselor recommendations;
- Parent recommendations; and
- Good attendance.
Application
Process
Information regarding the Academies and dates of informational meetings
can be accessed on the VBSchools
website.
Applications for the Global Studies and World Languages Academy are currently available at all Virginia Beach
middle schools in the guidance department. Students may also obtain
an application directly from the VBSchools web site(see link below).
Academy
Application (.pdf)
Application
Deadline
Applications are due to your middle school guidance counselor or Ms. Rebecca Gurley, Coordinator of Global Studies
and World Languages Academy.
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