Transcript The IB MYP provides a curriculum of rigorous accelerated academic

The
International Baccalaureate
Middle Years Program
Chandler High School
Grades 9 & 10
The unique benefits of the MYP
The IB MYP provides a curriculum of rigorous accelerated
academic challenges that encourages students to
understand the connections between traditional subjects
and the real world and become critical and reflective
thinkers.
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Curriculum Framework
All students takes classes in 8
subject areas
Language A - English
Language B – World Language
Spanish, German or
French
The Arts- Visual or Performing
Humanities – Social Studies
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science
Technology
Teachers’ instruction incorporates intercultural
awareness and holistic learning through areas of
Interaction
5 Areas of Interaction
Health and Social Interaction
Community and Service
Human ingenuity
Approaches to Learning
Environments
Philosophy: Program model
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Assessment: How do we assess student learning in the MYP?
 Involves a range of task types
 Assessment of knowledge,
concepts, skills and attitudes
 Criterion referenced
 Internally assessed (by teachers)
 Externally moderated for global
standardization
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IB MYP Freshman Schedule
Fall
Honors Math Year 2 or 3
Honors English 9
Honors Biology
Honors World History
World Language
PE/ Fine Art/Technology
Spring
Honors Math Year 2 or 3
Honors English 9
Honors Biology
Honors World History
World Language
PE/Fine Art/Technology
Additional Requirements:
Personal Project
Community Service
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The Personal Project
The personal project is a significant
body of work produced beginning in
grade 9 and culminating the spring of
grade 10.
The personal project allows students
to work on a project that has special
meaning to them – something they
have a passion to do!
The personal project may take may forms
For example:
An original work of art
A written piece of work on a special topic
A piece of literary fiction (creative writing)
An original science experiment
An invention or specially designed object or system
An entrepreneurial business or project
Realistic Project: A student who has studied the
Piano for a number of years decides to write and
interpret a musical score for parts of a school play.
Unrealistic project: A student decides to learn to play
the piano.
Every student is paired with a mentor teacher.
The mentor teacher
 makes sure the student understands the guidelines
and assessment criteria.
guides the student on how to complete the project
successfully.
provides positive, constructive feedback
Ensures that the project is authentic and entirely the
student’s own work.
MYP Students
Communicate
MYP Monthly Lunch Meetings
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MYP Students complete a minimum of 15 hours of
community service yearly.
Visit nursing homes
Relay For Life
Donations to Child Crisis Nursery
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IB Booster Club
Supports both IB students and IB teachers
Communicates with faculty and staff
Raises funds for scholarships
Organizes socials
Information about booster meeting be found on
Chandler High School’s website
Programs
IB
http://chandlerschools.schoolwires.net/chs/
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Overview
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
Student-centered program
Range of accelerated academic disciplines
Academically rigorous
8 subject groups, plus personal project in the final year
Areas of interaction connect disciplines to the real world
Designed and reviewed by experienced, practicing educators
Prepares students for academic rigors of the 11th and 12th grade
IB Diploma Curriculum
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Curiosity
Creativity
Critical Thinking
For questions regarding Chandler High
School’s Middle Year’s Program
MYP Coordinator:
Mary Kandaris 480-812-7709
[email protected]
MYP Counselors:
Violet Nelson
480-812-7729
[email protected]
Geri Daniels
480-812-7730
[email protected]