pinkerton ib brochure
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Pinkerton Elementary IB World School - PYP
“We empower learners to become inquirers and compassionate individuals who make
innovative contributions to our global society.”
The IB PYP Programme is an Inquiry-Based Learning Model that focuses on: • The whole child as an inquirer
• A learner’s academic, social, and emotional well-being
• Learner’s developing independence and taking responsibility for their own their own learning
• A framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance
• Fostering international mindedness with the flexibility to accommodate the state’s curriculum (TEKS)
INQUIRER RISK-TAKER
PRINCIPLED
GREAT TEACHING ENGAGEMENT REDEFINING SUCCESSRELATIONSHIPS
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At Pinkerton: • Instruction is delivered through an inquiry based model of
learning, integrating all subject areas.
• Learners engage in independent research beginning in first grade through multiple technology platforms.
• Each unit incorporates cultural awareness and promotes thinking from global perspectives.
• Language acquisition is enriched through weekly Spanish instruction.
• International mindedness inspires learners to take action in their community or in their world.
• Learning is showcased through digital portfolios and learner-led conferences.
“I am amazed at the level of engagement I see in our classrooms and hallways. Educators are designing learning experiences that spark learners’ curiosity and creativity, encouraging them to think critically and take ownership of their learning.”
-Kristi Mikkelsen, Principal
As IB learners we strive to be:
Inquirers
Knowledgable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-Minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
CARING
THINKER