Norup International

Welcome Paul Yowchuang Principal Beth Meacham Assistant Principal Paul Yowchuang Principal Beth Meacham Assistant Principal

Introductions Sarah Fairman IB Coordinator Ruth Sochacki Elementary Counselor Robyn Weiss Middle School Counselor CJ Morrell PTSA President Sarah Fairman IB Coordinator Ruth Sochacki Elementary Counselor Robyn Weiss Middle School Counselor CJ Morrell PTSA President

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Your Middle School Student Robyn Weiss and Ruth Sochacki School Counselors Robyn Weiss and Ruth Sochacki School Counselors

One Thing I Know About Norup

Two Things I Worry About # of Students

Three Questions I Have About Norup

International Baccalaureate middle years programme

Framework It is not a “program” in the sense that a teacher grabs a textbook and begins at page 1. Berkley School District required curriculum is presented within the MYP framework to provide a conceptual understanding of content. It is not a “program” in the sense that a teacher grabs a textbook and begins at page 1. Berkley School District required curriculum is presented within the MYP framework to provide a conceptual understanding of content.

Inclusive Every student at Norup International participates in the Middle Years Programme to the best of their ability. 420STUDENTS420STUDENTS

Conceptual Content and curriculum is presented within a context that allows students to make connections between subjects. Students also connect their learning to larger global concepts.

3 Fundamental concepts Intercultural Awareness Communication Interdisciplinary Approach Intercultural Awareness Communication Interdisciplinary Approach

5 Areas of Interaction Approaches to Learning Health and Social Education Community and Service Environments Human Ingenuity Approaches to Learning Health and Social Education Community and Service Environments Human Ingenuity

8 Subject Areas Arts (Band, Orchestra, Choir, Visual Arts) Humanities Language A (English) Language B (Spanish) Mathematics Physical Education Science Technology Arts (Band, Orchestra, Choir, Visual Arts) Humanities Language A (English) Language B (Spanish) Mathematics Physical Education Science Technology

10 IB Learner ProfilE Traits Inquirer Thinker Knowledgeable Communicator Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-Taker Balanced Reflective Inquirer Thinker Knowledgeable Communicator Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-Taker Balanced Reflective

IB Required Subjects and The Areas of Interaction in MYP Approaches to learning and transdisciplinary skill development IB Learner Profile Framework of IB Inquiry

1 dynamic educational experience

Curriculum & Classes 6th Grade: Humanities (Social Studies) Language Arts Math Science Spanish/Health Physical Education Technology Arts (Band, Orchestra, Choir or Visual Arts) 6th Grade: Humanities (Social Studies) Language Arts Math Science Spanish/Health Physical Education Technology Arts (Band, Orchestra, Choir or Visual Arts)

Arts Elective Class Band Visual Arts Choir Orchestra

Math Placement

Important Dates Due to current contract negotiations, the Berkley School District does not have a set calendar. Dates will be posted as soon as possible on the Norup International Page. Norup International Page Due to current contract negotiations, the Berkley School District does not have a set calendar. Dates will be posted as soon as possible on the Norup International Page. Norup International Page

Q & A Paul Yowchuang and Beth Meacham

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