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Page 1: IB Orientation Harrison Prep Middle Years Programme Revised 2012

IB Orientation

Harrison Prep Middle Years ProgrammeRevised 2012

Page 2: IB Orientation Harrison Prep Middle Years Programme Revised 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

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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.

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Vision/Mission Part 2

Teachers at HP will design standards-based challenging learning experiences enriched through technology, community partnerships and personal projects.

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Vision/Mission Part 3

Staff at HP will foster meaningful and personalized relationships preparing students for global citizenship.

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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

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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!!

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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

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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.

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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)

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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

Page 12: IB Orientation Harrison Prep Middle Years Programme Revised 2012

Programme model

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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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

Page 18: IB Orientation Harrison Prep Middle Years Programme Revised 2012

What is assessment? Evaluating a

student’s understanding

Judging whether the student is “proficient”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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How do colleges view DP?

Very favorably Depends on the university Resource:

http://www.ibo.org/informationfor/parents/

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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.