Global Classroom Project

CHS Students work with International Partner Class

Global Classroom Project

What is the Global Classroom Project?

Elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) participate in the Global Classroom Project, which provides an opportunity for students to work with peers from around the world on authentic tasks and challenges. 

As part of the Global Classroom Project, schools select a Sustainable Development Goal from among 17 goals established by the United Nations as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. 

Throughout the Global Classroom Project, students also learn attributes of  Portrait of a Graduate , which prioritizes the development of skills that will empower FCPS students to be productive citizens of a global community and successful in the workforce of the future. 

Our School's Partnership

Teacher / Class: Timothy Allen / Spanish Language

CHS students will learn about the Amazon River and its importance in South America. They will explore the cultures of the region and learn about several species that live in the Amazon River and/or Amazon Rainforest. They will also learn about sustainable farming via hydroponics and environmental conservation. Furthermore, they will teach the Colombian students about the nature around Chantilly, Virginia (in particular, the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay.)The students in Colombia will learn about the environment around Chantilly, Virginia. They will have the opportunity to make videos in which they introduce themselves to the Chantilly students and ask questions about life in a U.S. school. They will also get to present the environment of their region to us.  In all of our exchanges, the American students will practice speaking Spanish and the Colombian students will practice speaking English.

Partner School:Institución Educativa Alberto Mendoza Mayor Yumbo, Colombia

UN Sustainable Development Goals:

FCPS  Portrait of a Graduate  Attributes:  

  • Communicator
  • Collaborator
  • Ethical and Global Citizen
  • Creative and Critical Thinker
  • Goal-Directed and Resilient Individual

Our School's Partnership

Teacher / Class: Eunyoung Ko / Korean Language 

The project involves researching environmental conditions and identifying key environmental issues, Technology Innovation & Peaceful Society between Korea and America. Collected data will be creatively visualized through presentation. The first phase includes collaboration with Sewha High School and Seoul Digitech High School concluding at the end of their academic year. Chantilly High School students will work together to develop solutions that address environmental challenges, Technology Innovation and a Peaceful Society within the local community.

Partner Schools:Sehwa High School, Seoul, South Korea & Seoul Digitech High School, Seoul, South Korea

UN Sustainable Development Goals:

image of the three united nations sustainable development goals in project

FCPS  Portrait of a Graduate  Attributes:  

  • Communicator
  • Collaborator
  • Global & Ethical Citizen
icons for the three portrait of a graduate attributes from this project

Global Classroom Project Teachers

FCPS GLOBAL CLASSROOMS