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Transcript of IB Orientation Harrison Prep Middle Years Programme Revised 2012.
IB Orientation
Harrison Prep Middle Years ProgrammeRevised 2012
History of Harrison
Started in 2005 with a Gates GrantBegan at Oakwood ElementaryMoved in 2008 to Lake City site
Doubled in staff and student population that year
Authorized in IB MYP in 2011
Vision/Mission Part 1Revised, 12/09
Students at HP will graduate as caring, curious, confident, and college-ready young people who have respect for multiple cultures and perspectives.
Vision/Mission Part 2
Teachers at HP will design standards-based challenging learning experiences enriched through technology, community partnerships and personal projects.
Vision/Mission Part 3
Staff at HP will foster meaningful and personalized relationships preparing students for global citizenship.
Why IB?
World-wide recognition International focus for curriculum Clear programme expectations School’s quality monitored by an outside
source Emphasis on the whole learner Real-world connections Teacher trainings to ensure success IB publications monitored for quality Universities recognize the quality Curriculum encourages action and reflection
Who decided?
Lakewood Rotary suggested… Need for a recognized program of rigor
to reach a group of students and families not satisfied
CPSD researched and considered… Looked for the best fit Focus groups convened
Harrison Prep chosen!!
What are the benefits?
District has options; not a “one size fits all” approach to education
Students receive rigorous, quality education
Recognition by an international community, colleges, and universities
Accountability to organization outside district
Where are we in the process?
Authorized IB World School, 2011 MYP Evaluation: 2016
DP Application for Candidacy, April
2013 DP Authorization projected by Spring,
2015 DP Teaching and testing, 2015-16.
Who should enroll?
All students enrolled automatically in MYP (grades 6-10)
DP will require a choice (in the future) Choose wisely
Know your student(s) Research district options Know the school and its available resources Match school with child’s needs (personal
and academic)
How is the MYP defined?
The MYP is: MYP = Middle Years Programme for students aged 11 to 16 a framework of academic challenge 8 subject groups, plus personal project in the final year taught in any language
The MYP encourages students to: understand the connections between subjects through
interdisciplinary learning understand the connections between subjects and the real
world become critical and reflective thinkers
Programme model
What is the Learner Profile?
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
It’s the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.
Learner Profile in action…
IB Wednesdays, Advisory Wonder board (Inquiry) Where in the world…pictures in Spain
(Knowledgeable) Student-friendly definitions (looks
like/sounds like t-charts)
Student reflections on artifacts from each class.
Areas of Interaction (AoI)
What are they…? Lenses through which to see contentWhat do they do…? Allows for connections to be made
between subject areas Students take ownership of learning Leads to Personal Project (10th grade)
What are the AoI?
Approaches to Learning (ATL) Learning skills taught throughout the
year in each subject area (ownership)
Community and Service Community awareness; taking an active
part
Health and Social Education Being responsible; making good choices
AoI continued… Environments
Understand the issues and take responsibility for the environment
Human Ingenuity Appreciate the
creative spirit of humanity and understand the consequences of actions
What is assessment? Evaluating a
student’s understanding
Judging whether the student is “proficient”
Let’s be a food critic… Small groups (tables) Pick a favorite restaurant Discuss what makes a “good” restaurant
How would you describe the qualities of a good restaurant?
What is most important/essential to a be good restaurant?
If on a scale of 0-5, then at what level is a restaurant meeting the basic definition of “good”?
Come up with 3 criteria on which to judge the restaurant. Describe/share out.
Why do Standards-based? Fairness
Provides clear expectations to students about how to meet standards.
Based on the belief that no one should be left behind.
Not averaged; allows for students to make improvements.
Precision Grades should
reflect skill level, not other qualities.
Ensures all students can do the skills before moving on.
Standards-based Assessment
What does an IB assessment look like? Scoring Rubrics with the grading
expectations using IB Criteria Tests, projects, essays, labs,
investigations, etc. Each subject area will assess each
criteria at least twice in a year.
IB Capstone: Personal Project
Based on PERSONAL interests
10th Grade advisory Advisory grade based on
participation Performance-based Rigorous Supervisors and mentors
help Students must take
ownership
IB Diploma Programme vs. Advanced Placement
SimilaritiesRigorous, college prepCollege credit possibleEnd-of-course exams
DifferencesParent organizationsAP = emphasis on content/breadth; DP = emphasis on depthAP = 1 yr, separate courses; DP = 2-yr courses, 6 classes for Diploma
How do colleges view DP?
Very favorably Depends on the university Resource:
http://www.ibo.org/informationfor/parents/
How can you help your students succeed?
Be patient. Understand the difference between past grading
practices and current ones. Help students to take ownership of their learning. Establish good communication with the school and
other families. Find out more about IB by going on the website
and asking questions. Email me! [email protected] in order
to ask questions or set up an appointment to get more information.