Ashley IB Elementary Magnet School Principal-Robert Ash Asst. Principal-Lindsay Shaw

Developing a global community that creates understanding and celebrates knowledge… ASHLEY EXPLORERS

Philosophy The IB-PYP teaching philosophy focuses on the total growth of maturing and developing children. The curriculum addresses students' educational, social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs and integrates the educational research, practice, knowledge, and experience of international schools with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS). The result is a relevant, engaging, accelerated, and creative educational program. Specific questions, designed for exploration, inquiry, and study, guide Ashley's teachers and students as they work in the IB-PYP curriculum: Who are we? Where are we in place and time? How do we express ourselves? How does the world work? How do we organize ourselves? How should we share our planet?

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program IB Learner Profile

IB Students are…. Caring Principled Balanced Thinkers Inquirers Open-Minded Communicators Risk-Takers Knowledgeable Reflective IB Attitudes Appreciation Confidence Commitment Cooperation Curiosity Creativity Empathy Enthusiasm Independence Integrity Respect Tolerance

Inquiring Minds Want to Know? What is that? What do they eat? Where do they come from? How much will they grow? What happens if……?

Dual Language Immersion The ability to communicate in another language is an increasingly important skill in today’s global society. To become proficient in another language, it is important to begin learning at an early age. As an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program school, Ashley Elementary Provides an ideal environment for the Dual Language Immersion program.

DLI Program Research shows that… –A–A second language is best mastered if it is introduced by age 10. –L–Learning a second language enhances one’s understanding of his/her native language. –S–Second language learning improves cognitive development and ability. –S–Students in a DLI program perform as well or better on English standardized tests than those in traditional classrooms.

International World of Peace Students in a DLI 3 rd grade class created an International World of Peace for a class project.