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MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME

Parent Workshop October 2, 2009

Agenda Burning questions

Welcome – Ms. Garcia

IB mission statement – Ms. Clark

What are the IB programmes? – Ms. S. Garcia

Fundamental concepts – Ms. Clark

Learner profile – Ms. Cobas

Middle Years Programme Overview – Ms. Clark

Areas of interaction

• Approaches to Learning – Ms. Garcia

• Community and Service – Ms. Hesami

• Health and Social Education – Ms. Laroche

• Human Ingenuity – Ms. Cobas

• Environments – Ms. Daher

Authorization Visit – Ms. Clark

IB MISSION STATEMENT

The 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

programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners

who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Ada Merritt K‐8 Center School Mission

Ada Merritt K‐8 Center provides and supports a rigorous dual language international education program that values and promotes the acquisition of a

second language and embraces international perspectives and attitudes, through a unique and high quality education for our diverse community of

learners.

SCHOOL VISION

Ada Merritt K‐8 Center A place where children always come first

Where high expectations and standards are the norm A place where all staff members know we are here to serve Children and serve

each other

Ada Merritt K‐8 Center A place where parents and other support systems Are valued as we know we cannot do it all alone

A place where the study of languages and international Perspectives are embraced and promoted

Ada Merritt K‐8 Center

A place where our mission is to create a Vibrant learning community

Where the minds and hearts of all who enter are Nurtured, developed, and respected

ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME (MYP)

General Information Ada Merritt K-8 Center is the first Commuter School in Miami-Dade County. As such, it has no traditional attendance boundaries; rather, students whose parents work nearby are able to enroll. It is also open to students from Broward, Dade and Monroe Counties. All students wishing to enroll at Ada Merritt K-8 Center must participate in a random selection process with priority being given to siblings and Nationals of Spain. In order to be eligible for the random selection, first grade students must pass a reading readiness test. Students applying to grades 6-8 must pass a language B test and demonstrate language proficiency at a level commensurate with that of the grade he/she is applying for. Entry level into the program is scheduled in Kindergarten. Admission into any other grade is based on space availability. Ada Merritt K-8 Center is an IB World School with a fully accredited Primary Years Programme and a candidate status for the Middle Years Programme. The MYP is offered as a logical continuation of the Primary Years Programme to provide students the opportunity to experience a continuum of instruction in the International Baccalaureate Program and to provide a balanced, holistic program that emphasizes communication and intercultural awareness to our diverse student population. Ada Merritt K-8 Center will be hosting its authorization visit by a three member IB visiting team on October 26 and 27, 2009. If you are a parent, guardian or Ada Merritt stakeholder whishing to participate in this visit as a supporter of the Middle Years Programme at Ada Merritt K-8 Center, please contact Ms. Maud Clark, MYP Coordinator at 305 326 0791, ext. 2013 or by email at [email protected].

What is the Middle Years Programme? The MYP provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills for middle school students. Centered around the IB learner profile, it promotes intercultural awareness, responsible global citizenship, interdisciplinary, thematic instruction and communication, and engages students in a thorough study of eight disciplines viewed through the lenses of five areas of interaction. The areas of interaction provide the MYP its unique core. Teaching subject areas through these contexts allows students to forge meaningful connections between subject content and the real world. It also allows teaching and learning to focus on attitudes, values and skills. As part of the Middle

What are the characteristics of the IB MYP at Ada Merritt K-8 Center? All Middle School students have eight 85 minute classes in a four by four block schedule. • Annual courses in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language A (Language Arts),Language B

(Spanish or Portuguese), Humanities and Language B Humanities • Semester courses in Approaches to Learning (ATL), Technology, Physical Education and Fine arts.

Intensive Reading and Mathematics classes are provided to students who need reinforcement in those areas in preparation for the FCAT. It replaces the technology/ATL class.

Requirements of the program • Meet the academic, effort, attendance and behavior criteria of the International Studies/International

Baccalaureate contract • Complete the required number of Community and Service (10 hours in sixth and seventh grades, 20

in eighth grade) • Maintain a portfolio

• Complete a culminating project in 8th grade.

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GUIDE TO AUTHORIZATION VISIT

OCTOBER 26-27, 2009

The authorization visit is intended to ensure that the candidate school is genuinely committed to the pursuit of excellence in international education. The IBO visiting team also ascertains the school’s preparedness to offer the programme and verifies that the school’s planning has been both systematic and comprehensive. The subsequent authorization visit report makes a series of professional judgments about the preparedness of the school to offer the MYP and, where necessary, indicates matters warranting attention and improvement. After receiving the report, the IBO director general notifies the school whether or not it has been authorized to offer the programme. The purpose of authorization visits, more generally, is not to appraise or assess individual teachers or school administrators. Rather, it is to ensure that the educational philosophy and practices on which the MYP is founded will be maintained and furthered by the candidate schools. Aims of the visit The IBO visiting team will check that the criteria and conditions for schools to be authorized to teach the MYP have been or will be met, within an established period of time, by the school. The aims of the authorization visit, and the subsequent authorization visit report, are to: 1. evaluate the preparedness of the candidate school to offer the MYP 2. determine whether or not the school is committed to the philosophy, aims, objectives, and standards and practices of the MYP 3. obtain a clear overview of how the philosophy of the MYP compares with the educational philosophy of the school 4. convey clearly in the report to the regional office a series of:

• commendations (of good practice) • recommendations (items to which the school is asked to respond, but which will not be mandatory for authorization to proceed) • matters to be addressed (aspects warranting attention and improvement within a certain time for authorization to be maintained)

5. assist the school management in making appropriate decisions concerning the ongoing development of the programme. During the visit The focus of the visit is formal interviews and informal dialogues with individuals, teams or groups; as many as possible of those involved in the school’s programme should be included in the process. The IBO visiting team will primarily: • meet with administrators, teachers, parents and students • view the school’s facilities • assess resources and instructional materials • gather information leading to the visit report • visit classes.

Parents and students The principal aim of meeting with parents and students is to share ideas and information and to answer any questions they may have about the MYP as it might operate in the school and worldwide. Parents are asked to comment on aspects of the programme and to evaluate their experiences with the MYP at the school this far. In addition, it is important to ascertain their involvement or role in the life of the programme, as well as their understanding of the various components of the programme: philosophy, requirements, and objectives. Meetings with students are similar in that it is important to elicit their direct response to the programme. Do they understand its objectives? Are they aware of its international dimension? Are they aware of the requirements? Do they understand what distinguishes the MYP from other middle school/secondary programmes? Students should have an opportunity to reflect on experiences, academic and otherwise, that they have found rewarding and/or challenging, and team members should ascertain their understanding of the MYP. In addition, it is important for students to identify their role in the life of the programme, and for the visiting team to be aware of any outstanding needs students may have in order to achieve success.

Middle Years Programme

The unique benefits of the MYP

Ada Merritt K-8 CenterOctober 2, 2009

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Burning Questions

On your KWL chart, enter:

• what you already know about the program• what you want to learn• what you learn during the presentation.

IB Learner ProfileRisk-takers


Guiding Question

How can my knowledge of the the IB Middle Years Programme(MYP) benefit my child?


AgendaIB mission statement – Ms. ClarkWhat are the IB programmes? – Ms. S. GarciaFundamental concepts – Ms. ClarkLearner profile – Ms. CobasMiddle Years Programme Overview – Ms. ClarkProgramme model – Ms. ClarkAreas of interaction • Approaches to Learning – Ms. Garcia• Community and Service – Ms. Hesami• Health and Social Education – Ms. Laroche• Human Ingenuity – Ms. Cobas• Environments – Ms. Daher

Authorization Visit – Ms. ClarkPage 4


The IBO Mission Statement

The 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 programmes of internationaleducation and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IB Learner ProfileKnowledgeable


Ada Merritt K-8 Center School MissionAda Merritt K-8 Center provides and supports a rigorous dual language

international education program that values and promotes the acquisition of a second language and embraces international perspectives and attitudes,

through a unique and high quality education for our diverse community of learners.

SCHOOL VISIONAda Merritt K-8 Center

A place where children always come firstWhere high expectations and standards are the norm

A place where all staff members know we are here to serve Children and serve each other

Ada Merritt K-8 CenterA place where parents and other support systemsAre valued as we know we cannot do it all alone

A place where the study of languages and internationalPerspectives are embraced and promoted

Ada Merritt K-8 CenterA place where our mission is to create a

Vibrant learning communityWhere the minds and hearts of all who enter are

Nurtured, developed, and respected


How does our school mission and vision statement support the IB Mission?


The International Baccalaureate offers a continuum of instruction from Kindergarten through 12th grade.


Teacher Questions Guiding Questions

Key ConceptsForm, Function, Causation, Change, Connection,

Perspective, Responsibility, Reflection

Aims and ObjectivesSpecific to each subject area

Transdisciplinary ThemesWho We Are, Where We Are in Place and Time, How We Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How We

Organize Ourselves, Sharing the Planet

Areas of Interaction Community and Service, Human In,

Environments, Health and Social Education

Transdisciplinary Skills Research Skills, Thinking Skills, Communication Skills,

Social Skills, Self‐management SkillsApproaches to Learning

Exhibition Personal Project

PYP MYP


Middle Years Program Overview

A programme for 11-16 year oldsStudent-centered programmeRange of academic disciplines (8 subjects)Academically rigorousAreas of interaction connect disciplines to the real worldCan be taught in any languageFlexible enough to be used with local requirements

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 thinkersPage 10


Three fundamental concepts of the Middle Years’ Programme

Holistic Education

Intercultural Awareness

Communication


Holistic Learning

Representing the notion that all knowledge is interrelated and that the curriculum shouldcater to the development of the whole person, the attributes of which are described by the IB learner profile.


Intercultural Awareness

develop attitudes and knowledge

understanding of own and other’s cultures

curriculum that incorporates a global perspective

MYP students who are empathetic and respectful


Developing Intercultural Awareness concerns everyone

Cultural identity

Cultural Understanding

Admin.

Teachers Students

Parents

How is intercultural awareness reflected in your school?


Communication

Verbal and non-verbal

Vehicle to realize aims of the program

Emphasis on language acquisition

Exploration of different modes of expression

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007Page 16

Programmes : What is the learner profile?It’s the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

The attributes of the learner profile express the values inherent to the IB continuum of international education: these are values that should infuse all elements of the three programmes and, therefore, the culture and ethos of all IB World Schools.

IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective


Areas of Interaction:

• Approaches to Learning

• Community and Service

• Human Ingenuity

• Environments

• Health and Social education

Programme model


ATL Approaches to Learning

take responsibility for their own learningdevelop awareness of how they learn bestdevelop problem solving and decision

making skillsdevelop awareness of thought process and

learning strategiesdevelop critical, coherent and independent

thought

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007Ada Merritt K-8 Center

Learning how to learn

How do I learn best?How do I know?How do I communicate my understanding?

ATL Approaches to Learning


Community & Service

develop community awareness and concern

develop a sense of responsibility

develop skills to make an effective contribution to society

take an active part in the communities in whichthey live, thereby encouraging responsible citizenship


Moving from “I” to “We”

How do we live in relation to each other?How can I contribute to the community?How can I help others?

Community & Service


Human ingenuity

Human minds have influenced our lives. become aware of the nature of ingenuity

reflect on the impact of innovations and creations, ideologies and ways of thinking (thinkers, inventors, creators—can be logical or illogical, clever or fallible, ethical, aesthetic, or devious and destructive.)

appreciate the consequences of actions

May include:laws & education; statistics and mathematical formulae; technology; principles & concepts; art & theatre & music; culture & customs.

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E=mc²


Systems, products, and solutions

Why and how do we create?What are the consequences?What is the impact of human ingenuity on the environments?

Human ingenuity


Environments

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Be aware Reflect Take Action

Understand issues within natural, built and virtual environments

Natural: systems, landscapes, resources, conservationBuilt: Civic, physical, social, political, economic, culturalVirtual: electronic, Internet responsibility

Take responsibility for maintaining and improving environments that are fit for the future

Take action on issues explored through this area of interaction

Heiko Burkhardt Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie. October 1961co2001.

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Developing appreciation and responsibilityBe aware Reflect Take Action

Where do we live?What resources do we have or need?What are my responsibilities?

Environments


Health & social education

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Human issues affecting ourselves & our community:

physical, social and emotional.

Understanding ourselves and our personal relationships, sex, death, self-esteem, growing up, hygiene, substance abuse.

Make responsible choices for ourselves in our behaviour, social life, self-control or needs and wants, and health.

be able to make informed choices for ourselves with consideration for the wider society—freedom & health policies.


Becoming Healthy, Happy, and Informed

How do I think and act?How am I changing?How can I look after myself and others?

Health & social education


Program Requirements

Maintain grades of C or higher in all subjects and in conductMaintain acceptable effort gradesFollow the schools attendance, punctuality, uniform and behavior guidelinesComplete home learning assignments regularly and use the student agendaComplete the required Community and Service hours:• 10 hours in 6th and 7th grade• 20 hours in 8th grade

Maintain a portfolio Complete a culminating project in grade 8.


MYP Authorization Visit

October 26-27Parent volunteers needed for:• Setting up breakfast on October 26 and 27, 2009• Setting up lunch on October 26 and 27, 2009• Preparing welcome bags for IB team• Attending the lunch meeting with the IB team

Follow up meeting for volunteers on October 9, 2009• Authorization visit guide• Roles and responsibilities of parents volunteers


Website information

For more information and updates on school activities, visit the school’s website at:

http://adamerritt.dadeschools.net

http://adamerritt.dadeschools.net/


Middle Years Programme OrientationOctober 2, 2009

“Doing your best is more important than being the best.”Shannon Miller

IB Standards and Practices

Ada Merritt K‐8 Center

MYP Parent Workshop Pre‐Post Test

1. What is the significance of the following numbers in the MYP? (You may come back to this question at the end of the test) 3, 5, 8, 10

2. What do the letters MYP stand for?

3. The mission of the International Baccalaureate is to:

a. Create an atmosphere of cooperation between schools

b. Create a better world through education

c. Improve the lives of children in under developed countries

d. To encourage children around the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learner

4. The letters MYP stand for:

a. Miami Youth Program

b. Middle Years Programme

c. My You’re Pretty

d. Mind Your Property

5. The MYP is designed for Students of what age?

a. 11‐16

b. 5‐12

c. 18‐24

d. 75‐98

6. How many subjects are required in the MYP?

7. How many subjects are taught in the MYP at Ada Merritt K‐8 Center?

8. What are the Fundamental Concepts of the MYP?

a. Holistic Education, International Mindedness, and Communication

b. Discipline, Hard Work, and Moral Values

c. Fun in Learning, Daring Ideas, and Mental Sharpness

9. How many subjects are taught at Ada Merritt in the MYP?

10. The MYP encourages students to:

a. understand the connections between subjects through interdisciplinary learning

b. understand the connections between subjects and the real world

c. become critical and reflective thinkers

d. all of the above

11. What is the Learner Profile?

a. The IB Mission Statement in action

b. What IB students aim to develop

c. Ten attributes, characteristic of an IB student

d. All of the above

12. What are the five areas of interaction?

a. Cafeteria, Media Center, Art Room, Main Office, and Principal’s Office

b. Learning, Reading, Engaging, Writing, and Comprehension

c. Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate , and Evaluate

d. Approaches to Learning, Community and Service, Health and Social Education, Health and Social Education, Human Ingenuity, and Environments

13. Which Area of Interaction focuses on developing good learning skills?

a. Approaches to Learning

b. Community and Service

c. Health and Social Education

d. Human Ingenuity

e. Environments

14. Which Area of Interaction encourages responsible citizenship?




d. Human Ingenuity

e. Environments

15. Which Area of Interaction encourages students to reflect on the impact of man’s creations?




d. Human Ingenuity

e. Environments

16. Which Area of Interaction focuses human issues affecting ourselves & our community?




d. Human Ingenuity

e. Environments

17. Which Area of Interaction encourages students to take responsibility for maintaining and improving environments that are fit for the future?




d. Human Ingenuity

e. Environments

18. Which is the correct number of Community and Service hours students need to complete in grades 6, 7, and 8?

a. 10, 10, and 20

b. 20, 10, and 10

c. 20, 20, and 20

d. 10, 10, and 10

19. What are the requirements for students to graduate from Middle School with and Ada Merritt K‐8 Center International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Certificate?

a. Maintain good academic and behavior grades

b. Complete the required Community and Service hours

c. Complete a grade 8 culminating project

d. Maintain a portfolio

e. Follow the schools attendance, punctuality, uniform and behavior guidelines

f. Complete home learning assignments regularly and use the student agenda

g. All of the above

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