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The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Chandler High School Grades 9 & 10

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Chandler High School Grades 9 & 10. The unique benefits of the MYP.

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The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Chandler High School Grades 9 & 10

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  1. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years ProgramChandler High SchoolGrades 9 & 10 The unique benefits of the MYP

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Philosophy: Program model

  6. 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

  7. IB MYP Freshman Schedule Fall Spring Honors Math Year 2 or 3 Honors Math Year 2 or 3 Honors English 9 Honors English 9 Honors Biology Honors Biology Honors World History Honors World History World Language World Language PE/ Fine Art/Technology PE/Fine Art/Technology Additional Requirements: Personal Project Community Service

  8. 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!

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. MYP Students Communicate MYP Monthly Lunch Meetings

  12. MYP Students complete a minimum of 15 hours of community service yearly. Visit nursing homes Relay For Life Donations to Child Crisis Nursery

  13. 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/

  14. 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

  15. Curiosity Creativity Critical Thinking

  16. For questions regarding Chandler High School’s Middle Year’s Program MYP Coordinator: Mary Kandaris 480-812-7709 kandaris.mary@chandler.k12.az.us MYP Counselors: Violet Nelson 480-812-7729 nelson.violet@chandler.k12.az.us Geri Daniels 480-812-7730 daniels.geri@chandler.k12.az.us

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