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We are in the process to become an
authorized International Baccalaureate-Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP)
school. We submitted Application A this fall to IB-North America.
The next step is to continue to implement IB strategies in our
curriculum. We will submit application B this spring and prepare for a
site visit from the IB organization.
IB-MYP
is designed to teach students to become independent learners who can
recognize relationships between school subjects and the world outside,
who can adapt to new situations and combine relevant knowledge,
practical and social intelligence to solve authentic problems alone or
in groups.
The program aims to enable students to:
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build upon their spirit of discovery to develop an understanding and
enjoyment of the process of learning, independently and in cooperation
with others
• acquire knowledge and understanding and prepare for further learning
• recognize the extent to which knowledge is interrelated
• learn to communicate effectively in a variety of ways
• develop a sense of personal and cultural identity and a respect for themselves and for others
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acquire insights into local and global concerns affecting health, the
community and the environment, and develop a sense of individual and
collective responsibility and citizenship.
IB Learner Profile
IB learners are:
- Inquirers – They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.
- Knowledgeable – They explore concepts, ideas and issues which have local and global significance.
- Thinkers – They
exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and
creatively to recognize and approach complex problems and make
reasoned, ethical decisions.
- Communicators – They
understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively
in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.
- Principled – They act
with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice
and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities.
- Open-minded – They
understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories and
are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other
individuals and communities.
- Caring – They show
empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings others.
They have a personal commitment to service and to act to make a
positive difference in the lives of others and the environment.
- Risk-takers – They
approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and
forethought and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles,
ideas and strategies.
- Balanced – They
understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional
balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
- Reflective – They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience.
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