Q. What makes IB different from other honors or college preparatory programs?
A. The most basic answer is the “I” in “IB.” The Middle Years program stresses intercultural awareness, holistic learning, and communication skills in all content areas. Four years of required foreign language, history classes that examine the U.S. in world contexts, and English classes that study a large number of world literature texts in translation help to emphasize the “I.” In addition, the Diploma program aims to distill the very best of a wide variety of international education systems into a single, comprehensive approach. Finally, both MYP and Diploma students complete additional projects and requirements, such as Community Service, the Personal Project (sophomore year), Extended Essay (junior-senior year), and a Theory of Knowledge course (senior year) that help integrate the curriculum and break down barriers between the classroom and “real life.”  Click here for more information. North Middle School, 328-2427, offers the IB Curriculum and Palmer High School, 328-5075, offers the (IBMYP)  328-5078, IB Diploma Program.

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