MYP Parent Info Night October 2, 2014 Welcome ! Bienvenue Bienvenidos Benvenuto Willkommen Huān Ying

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 programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Learner Profile

The Program

MYP Curriculum Grade 9 Language A—MYP English 9 Language B—MYP French, MYP Spanish, or MYP Chinese (levels 2 and 3) Mathematics—MYP Geometry or MYP Algebra 2 Sciences—MYP Biology Humanities—MYP World History & Geography 2 Arts—MYP Drama or MYP Visual Art Health & Physical Education—PE 9

MYP Curriculum Grade 10 Language A—MYP English 10 Language B—MYP French or MYP Spanish (levels 3 and 4) Mathematics—MYP Algebra 2 or MYP Extended Math Sciences—MYP Chemistry Humanities—MYP US/VA Government Arts—MYP Drama or MYP Visual Art Health & Physical Education—PE 10

Creativity, Action, Service Mrs. Harper is the MYP CAS coordinator ManageBac subscription Learning outcomes and goals Must make an entry once per week as evidence of participation Independent work, but could be collaborative as well Requirement for the MYP but expectations have changed since middle school

Personal Project Mrs. Fuller is coordinator Information will be shared with students through seminar and English class Parent meeting March 23, 2015 in Library Sophomores received timeline. Final paper due December 17, 2014 Freshmen begin in February 2015, major progress made over summer, due in December 2015 Required for the MYP and to continue to DP Must earn a score of 3 (out of 7) to “pass”

Grades & MYP Assessment Scores We must redefine success…it’s the journey MYP scores posted to show progress, does not affect HCPS grade. FYI only- 4/8 MYP score is NOT failing Students have access to IB rubrics Encourage your child to seek out help at the onset of a problem Teachers available for extra help by appointment; free tutoring by NHS What are the red flags?

Teachers calculate final score for their subject based on work from September-June with the use of grade boundaries Student will earn a final grade of 1-7 in each of their 7 courses plus Personal Project

Seminar 9 th grade meets on Tuesdays 10 th grade meets on Wednesdays Coordinator-led lessons designed around the LP Instruction on a variety of topics including: “All About IB,” ATL, diversity and acceptance, time management Assignments graded and recorded in different courses

DP courses Beginning in January, sophomores will learn more about DP courses Course selection sheet due in February DP parent meeting in September 2015

Academic Honesty Policy is posted on IB Tucker webpage Turnitin.com “Authentic” work Malpractice, collusion Consequences Honor pledge on every assignment

Communication Google Assessment Calendar Students should check PowerSchool daily for grades and SchoolSpace for HW/CW Regular s sent by the coordinator

Miscellaneous The Library is open before/after school for students at 8:15 AE is Tuesday-Friday; 45 minutes to study, do homework, get extra help, attend club meetings Encourage school spirit and to get involved in sports and clubs IB Office is always open to students

Announcements IB Advisory Council reps 10/28, 1/27, 4/28 IB breakfasts begin Friday 10/3 IB field trip to DC Friday, October 10 IB attire coming soon

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