Sankofa Journey to Ghana
Gotham High School has a strong belief that education extends far beyond the classroom. Throughout the school year, we seek to enhance several areas of our curriculum with visits to cultural institutions in the city and far beyond. We believe that our classes should make students aware of the world beyond our classroom, to encourage them to travel and to question as well as contribute to these new worlds.
Within New York City, typical examples include trips to MOMA, The United Nations, The Whitney Museum, and Ellis Island. Innovative lessons often draw upon the numerous sites of cultural and historical value and provide students and teachers with a broader platform to look at their discipline.
Internationally, Gotham High School has led exciting educational trips to the UK, Italy, Japan, and, Costa Rica. As part of these trips, students spend time after school studying the cultural, political and economic conditions of these countries before prior to leaving.
Sankofa, from Ghana’s Akan tribe, means ‘to return, go, seek, and take.’ It reminds us to learn from our past before moving forward together. The Sankofa Journey is a travel experience to help you discover yourself, your purpose, and change our world.
Learn more about this expedition that Gotham is planning in Spring 2025 with our Trip Leaders - Ray, Amy, Craig, and Amelia by filling out this form.
In this session, we'll talk about:
● How this opportunity will benefit your child
● What we'll see and do on our trip...that's included in this experience
● How your child can earn academic credit
● How we'll be keeping the trip...safe and affordable
● How to enroll on the trip (before it fills up!)
Date: May 7 ( Tuesday )
Time: 6:30PM