IB PYP     

   An International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

     

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The Primary Years Programme

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) is an international curriculum, a philosophy and a way of teaching, developed by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). The IB PYP is designed for all students in the primary grades. At Midland International, the IB PYP is offered in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

The IB PYP is unique in that its focus is on the development of the whole child, affecting hearts as well as minds, while addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academics. The IB PYP schools ultimately promote creating citizens who are well-balanced individuals.

The Academic Philosophy of the IBO

The academic philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Organization is identified in its mission statement, which was adopted in 1996:

Through comprehensive and balanced curriculum, coupled with challenging assessments, the International Baccalaureate Organization aims to assist schools in their endeavors to develop the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to the realities of the world outside. Beyond intellectual rigor and high academic standards, strong emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship, to the end that IB students may become critical and compassionate thinkers, lifelong learners and informed participants in local and world affairs, conscious of the shared humanity that binds all people together, while respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of life.

 

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What are the expectations of an IB student?

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What are the goals of the IB PYP?

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What is the IB PYP curriculum like?

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What are the teaching methods used in IB PYP?

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How are the content areas connected to the IB PYP?

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How is the IB PYP connected to the arts?

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How can I support my child's learning in the PYP?

If you are interested in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme,

contact North Middle School at 328-2400 or     North Middle School

If you are interested in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme,

contact Palmer High School at 328-5000  or   Palmer High School

For further information visit www.IBO.org