Taos International Paisanos

Run to Success Taos International students in Kindergarten– 8th grades are taught in an academic setting that focuses on the development of the whole child. Students are encouraged to become well-rounded citizens ready to excel in a globally diverse world. Taos International is proud to offer:

• A passionate commitment to teaching and learning

• Kindergarten-8th • Integrated technology in all

classrooms • Spanish instruction for students in

grades K-8 through Dual Language and Heritage programs

• Free After School programs • Parent Conferences • Learner Profile Recognition

Ceremonies • 5th Grade Student Exhibition • 8th Grade Community Project • Music & Art Programs in grades

K-8 • Teaching and learning through

inquiry that is aligned to Common Core Standards

International Baccalaureate PYP & MYP Candidate School

Taos International studies program is based on the philosophy of the International Baccalaureate Program. Taos International became a PYP & MYP Candidate school on August 2016 and is seeking to become authorized by 2020 to continue teaching and developing the Primary Years and Middle Years Programme. Taos International teachers are trained to prepare IB units, which are innovative, rigorous, and aligned with the Common Core State Standards. The IB program at Taos International

encourages students to: • Grow intellectually, socially, and

culturally • Gain knowledge of events that

occur locally, nationally and globally.

• Appreciate and reflect on their learning

• Learn and/or improve proficiency in a second language (Spanish)

• Think critically, build problem-solving skills, and work collaboratively

• Acquire a balanced education that includes social studies, math,

science, art, music, language arts, technology and physical education

• Increase understanding of current events that are occurring locally, nationally and globally

PYP MYP Design Cycle

Primary Years (PYP) & Middle Years (MYP) Program

Grades K-8th The PYP & MYP provides a curriculum framework for all students in Kindergarten–8th grades that focus on the development of the students’ social, physical, emotional, cultural, and academic needs. The PYP/MYP strives to help children develop an international perspective – to become aware of and sensitive to the points of view of people around the world. Students have the opportunity to learn and practice a second language (Spanish) and are challenged to become internationally-minded, reflective, and responsible young citizens of the world.

PYP Transdisciplinary Theme’s Six Transdisciplinary Theme’s are taught in grades Kindergarten-5th

grade. They are inquiry-based units that are aligned to Common Core

Standards.

Who We Are Where We Are in Place and Time

How we Express Ourselves How the World Works

How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet

MYP M MYP

MYP is a method of curriculum delivery that seeks to help students

make connections between disciplines, to provide them with a

global perspective and to encourage them to actively participate in their

communities

IB Learner Profile:

At Taos International we strive to be:

Courageous: Try new things

Inquirers: Ask questions

Knowledgeable: Learn new things

Open-minded: Listen to others

Communicators: Share ideas

Thinkers: Think about actions

Reflective: Learn from others

Principled: Do what is right

Caring: Think about others

Balanced: Stay healthy and happy

School Mission

We at Taos International School (TIS) through inquiry based learning will

acquire languages, and the academic and social skills necessary to function in our

local, national, and international community.

School Vision

Students at Taos International School (TIS)

will learn to respect themselves, their

community, and the larger diverse world in

which they live while developing the skills

necessary to achieve their goals.

Taos International School Kindergarten-8th Grade Taos International School is an authorized MYP IB World School. Taos International School is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.** *Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

118 Este Es Rd Taos, NM 87571 (575) 751-7115

www.taosinternationalschool.weebly.com Nadine M. Vigil,

Head Administrator/Director

Michelle Abeyta, Office Manager