Deerfield Beach Middle School
International Baccalaureate Middle
Years Programme
Deerfield Beach Middle School
Home of the Junior Bucks
International Baccalaureate Middle
Years Programme
SCHOOL UNIFORM COLORS:
BLACK, WHITE, RED
SCHOOL HOURS:7:45 AM – 2:45PM
IB by the NumbersWhat do these numbers mean?
10987654321
IntroductionsDr. Latori Fulton, Principal (Head of School)
Corey WilsonAssistant Principal (8th Year 3)
Karen KarrasAssistant Principal (7th Year 2)
Michele MatiasAssistant Principal (6th Year 1)
MJ CaputoIB Coordinator
The InternationalBaccalaureate Program
Offers a Continuum of International Education
Currently: Over 7,000 IB programs worldwide in over 150 countries
Broward is the 5th largest IB District in Florida.
Deerfield Beach Middle is an inclusive
International Baccalaureate School that meets the needs of each student.
We aim to develop balanced, global thinkers who respect diversity
to create a better tomorrow.
Mission and Vision
Deerfield Beach Middle School
➢32 acre campus➢Full athletic complex➢Olympic pool, track, soccer, and baseball fields➢Fitness Center➢Aerobics Studio➢Cafetorium with full stage➢Outdoor stage➢ Performing Arts Suite➢FPL Solar Education Station➢Weather Bug Station➢Division Champions: Soccer, Flag Football, and
Volleyball➢BSO Explorer Cadet Program
The InternationalBaccalaureate Middle Years
Program
A 5 year challenging framework that
encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and
the real world.
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program ...
• holistically addresses students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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• provides students opportunities to develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills in eight subject groups.
• requires the study of at least two languages.• empowers students to participate in service with
the community.
• prepares students for further education, the workplace and a lifetime of learning.
The IB MYP Program Model
The Learner ProfileAt the center of the IB
Program Model is the
Learner Profile.
The 10 IB Learner Profile Attributes
6 Global Contexts
• Provide a framework for learning within and across the subject groups.
• Allow connections among the subjects themselves, and between the subjects and real-life issues.
• Encourage international mindedness and global engagement viewed through the lenses of the GLOBAL CONTEXTS in each of the subject areas.
Global Contexts
The 8 Subject Areas* High School Credit
Individuals and Societies
Language Acquisition*
Language & Literature
Mathematics*
Sciences*
Arts
Design
Physical and Health Education
Social Studies
(Global Scholars, World History, Civics, U.S History)
World Language(French =OR= Spanish)*
Language Arts (English)Reading and Writing
Advanced Math, GEM, Algebra*, Geometry*
(GEARS) Comprehensive Accelerated Honors Science 1 and 2, Biology*
Visual =AND= Performing
Technology and Computers
PE: Healthy Minds and BodiesFit for Life!
Interdisciplinary UnitDuring each year of the program, at least 2 subject areas must collaborate to create an Interdisciplinary Unit.
Provides opportunity for students to see how subject areas are connected, and reinforces the development of the whole child.
ALL Units are taught using the Inquiry Cycle:
Inquiry-basedConcept-drivenContextualizedCollaborativeDifferentiated
Informed by Assessment
Approaches to Teaching
Approaches to Learning(ATL)
Develop the skills that help students
learn HOW to learn.
Approaches to Learning
RESEARCH
THINKING
SOCIAL
COMMUNICATION
SELF- MANAGEMENT
Exchanging thoughts and ideas
CriticalCreativeTransfer
OrganizationalAffective
Reflection
Collaboration Information and Media Literacy
IB Assessment• IB grades over TIME
• Rubric-based levels of achievement from 1-8
• Final Grade represents most recent consistent performance against criteria at end of course.
• MYP assessment requires teachers assess using the 4 criteria for each subject group every year of the program.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
Service as ActionDevelop caring members of the community who demonstrate a commitment to service by making a positive difference to the lives of others and themselves.
Students complete service hours outside of the class time in addition to Learning Through Action in each subject area.
Direct Service Indirect Service Advocacy Research
Through Service as ActionI learn to . . .
Service as ActionYear 1 (6th Grade)
Neighborhood and School
Year 2 (7th Grade)Local Community
Year 3 (8th Grade) Larger community and the
Community Project
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND MAGNET SCHOOLS OFFER:
SPORTSBasketballCheerleadingCross CountryFlag FootballFloor HockeyGolfSoccerTrackVolleyball
ACTIVITIESAcademic CompetitionsAfter School ProgramsClubsHonor SocietyStudent GovernmentSpecial Events
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITMathScienceWorld Language DebateTechnology
EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPSLocalOut of StateVirtual
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Key Benefits of IB
The Middle Years International Baccalaureate Program focuses on developing the whole childrather than just one specific area of interest or ability.
School must regularly be evaluated by IB.
IB requires the coordinator, teachers, and administration participate in official IB training.
Our Honors teachers must have Gifted Endorsement.
Key Benefits of IB
Students are engaged in all advanced accelerated classes.
ALL CLASSES ARE THEME CLASSES.
Preparation for the DBHS IB Diploma Program.Eligible for FULL BRIGHT FUTURES and
the BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP.Over 1600 Colleges Recognize the IB Diploma with official admission policies awarding up to 56 academic credits to
International Baccalaureate Graduates.
IB Honors Entrance Requirements
• FSALevel 4 or 5 in ELA *and* Math
• A minimum 3.0 GPA in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.(A’s & B’s)
• A strong desire to learn.
• Transportation is provided for all who live at least 2 miles from the school *and* NORTH of Commercial Boulevard.
If DBMS IS NOT your “HOME” school:Complete a MAGNET application online at
browardschools.com/schoolchoice
(AVAILABLE December 1st – February 8th)
If DBMS IS your “HOME” school: Use the link in letter or on our website.
*Either way - you will need to submit your FSA scores and most recent Report Card (2nd Quarter)
Not Qualified, but still want to be considered for admission?
~Apply by the deadline and Request a “Magnet Panel Review”
Teacher RecommendationWork SamplesInterview and Committee Review
~Submit new scores and report cards when available
***Must Apply by February 8th Deadline***
IB by the NumbersWhat do these numbers mean?
10987654321
IB by the NumbersWhat do these numbers mean?
10 Learner Profile Attributes9 Number of IB Middle & High Schools8 Subject Areas7 Service Outcomes6 Global Contexts5 ATL Categories4 Types of Service3 The Inquiry Cycle2 Required Languages1 Program for all interests
*All Advanced Classes*
*High School Credits*
*Like - Minded Peers*
*Specially Trained Teachers*
*Strong Focus on Developing
the Whole Child*
*Learn French or Spanish*
*Real- World Experiences*
*Service - Learning*
*Global Awareness*
*Preparation for ANY Career*
Deerfield Beach Middle
QuestionsContact our IB Coordinator Ms .MJ Caputo at 954-546-1113
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Deerfield Beach Middle School
International Baccalaureate Middle
Years Programme
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