Tall Ship Education Academy: Tall Ship Semester for Girls

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Overview
The Tall Ship Semester for Girls (TSSG) provides a high school semester of academic instruction and credit. The course is experiential in nature, meaning that the academic thread is integrated into hands-on experiences and activities that happen in the San Francisco community and in foreign ports during the voyage.

Catch a Glimpse
Are you here to find out what the Tall Ship Semester is all about?

First, watch our short introductory video

Next, visit the current Tall Ship Semester for Girls Voyage Log: Voyage Log 2009

And, visit Voyage Logs from past years:

Voyage Log 2008

Voyage Log 2006

Questions?Email the Program Coordinator and visit the TSSG myspace page to connect with alums.

Also, browse through the TSSG 2006 Student Newsletter, The Bitter End (Click here to download) AND
Read "Words from an Alum" to get student perspectives after completing the program.

Finally, read these testimonials from alums of the program.

	Student Quote 1 I went through more emotions in one day than I think I have in my entire life, and tasks that seemed near impossible to me in the beginning of the trip became second nature by the end of the trip

	Student Quote 2 I will never forget the experiences that I lived through with sixteen other girls on True North, the vessel that we sailed on that became our home.

FAQ
Need more information? Read some questions that are often asked about the Tall Ship Semester program. >> see FAQ

Application Information
Does TSSG sound right for you? Are you ready to apply? Use this checklist to be sure you are ready:

Are you eligible to apply?
>> find out
Do you have any questions about the program that you need answered? Email or call the Program Coordinator
>> Email Program Coordinator
>> Phone: 415.405.3703
Can you meet the application deadline for the next semester? Check the timeline for important dates for TSSG 2009
>> view the timeline
Are you ready to download the application?
>> download the Application for the Tall Ship Semester for Girls 2009
If you are applying for the Sliding Scale Tuition program, you may need to fill out the Parent Financial Statement. Download this form here. If you have questions, contact Nettie Kelly.
>> download the Parent Financial Statement