The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Albemarle Road

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Albemarle Road Middle School and IB Academy

What is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme? l l Academic program focused on Intercultural Awareness, Communication, and Holistic Learning. Promotes success in all students. Accelerated Learning-students work one to two grade levels ahead of peers. All courses taught through the AREAS OF INTERACTION.

What can the IB MYP offer your student? l l l Global Thinking Interdisciplinary Learning Academic Rigor Critical Thinking Service Learning

AREAS OF INTERACTION

What are the Areas of Interaction? l l l APPROACHES TO LEARNING- study and organizational skills COMMUNITY and SERVICE-learning by helping others in the community HEALTH and SOCIAL EDUCATION-being mentally, physically and emotionally aware ENVIRONMENT- learning about the interdependence of humans and the environment HUMAN INGENUITY- learning and experiencing the creative genius of mankind

AREAS OF INTERACTION l l All content area curriculum is taught through the Areas of Interaction. The Areas of Interaction instills global thinking and awareness. The Areas of Interaction promote “Best Practices” teaching: lots of hands on, critical thinking and problem solving activities. Every subject can incorporate the Areas of Interaction.

IB Magnet Compact l l l Demonstrates parental and student knowledge of the program. Must be signed by parent and student and turned in at the start of 2008 -2009 school year. Demonstrates awareness of continuation requirements.

Continuation Requirements Successfully pass Foreign Language (French or Spanish) l Complete service hours -SIXTH GRADE: 20 hours -SEVENTH GRADE: 25 hours -EIGHTH GRADE: 30 hours Failure to meet Continuation Requirements will result in removal of the program for next school year. Removal from IB program results in reassignment to home schools. l

How to find out more information? l l Contact Diane Story, IB coordinator 980 -3436420 or diane. story@cms. k 12. nc. us Check out the Road! Ask to see Ms. Story or Mr. Lamb for a personal tour.