MYP Parent Info NightOctober 2, 2014

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Mission StatementThe International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Learner Profile

The Program

MYP CurriculumGrade 9

• Language A—MYP English 9• Language B—MYP French, MYP Spanish, or MYP

Chinese (levels 2 and 3)• Mathematics—MYP Geometry or MYP Algebra 2• Sciences—MYP Biology• Humanities—MYP World History & Geography 2• Arts—MYP Drama or MYP Visual Art• Health & Physical Education—PE 9

MYP CurriculumGrade 10

• Language A—MYP English 10• Language B—MYP French or MYP Spanish (levels

3 and 4)• Mathematics—MYP Algebra 2 or MYP Extended

Math• Sciences—MYP Chemistry• Humanities—MYP US/VA Government• Arts—MYP Drama or MYP Visual Art• Health & Physical Education—PE 10

Creativity, Action, Service• Mrs. Harper is the MYP CAS coordinator• ManageBac subscription• Learning outcomes and goals• Must make an entry once per week as

evidence of participation • Independent work, but could be collaborative

as well• Requirement for the MYP but expectations

have changed since middle school

Personal Project• Mrs. Fuller is coordinator• Information will be shared with students through

seminar and English class• Parent meeting March 23, 2015 in Library• Sophomores received timeline. Final paper due

December 17, 2014• Freshmen begin in February 2015, major progress

made over summer, due in December 2015• Required for the MYP and to continue to DP• Must earn a score of 3 (out of 7) to “pass”

Grades & MYP Assessment Scores

• We must redefine success…it’s the journey• MYP scores posted to show progress, does not

affect HCPS grade. FYI only- 4/8 MYP score is NOT failing

• Students have access to IB rubrics • Encourage your child to seek out help at the onset

of a problem• Teachers available for extra help by appointment;

free tutoring by NHS• What are the red flags?

• Teachers calculate final score for their subject based on work from September-June with the use of grade boundaries

• Student will earn a final grade of 1-7 in each of their 7 courses plus Personal Project

Seminar• 9th grade meets on Tuesdays• 10th grade meets on Wednesdays• Coordinator-led lessons designed around the

LP• Instruction on a variety of topics including: “All

About IB,” ATL, diversity and acceptance, time management

• Assignments graded and recorded in different courses

DP courses

• Beginning in January, sophomores will learn more about DP courses

• Course selection sheet due in February• DP parent meeting in September 2015

Academic Honesty• Policy is posted on IB Tucker webpage• Turnitin.com• “Authentic” work• Malpractice, collusion• Consequences • Honor pledge on every assignment

Communication

• www.tinyurl.com/ibtucker • Google Assessment Calendar • Students should check PowerSchool daily for

grades and SchoolSpace for HW/CW• Regular emails sent by the coordinator

Miscellaneous

• The Library is open before/after school for students at 8:15

• AE is Tuesday-Friday; 45 minutes to study, do homework, get extra help, attend club meetings

• Encourage school spirit and to get involved in sports and clubs

• IB Office is always open to students

Announcements

• IB Advisory Council reps 10/28, 1/27, 4/28• IB breakfasts begin Friday 10/3• IB field trip to DC Friday, October 10• IB attire coming soon

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