International Baccalaureate Mission
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
What is the IB Middle Years Programme?
The IB MYP is designed for those students who “love to learn” and are ready for an academic challenge. It encourages students to make connections between their learning and the real world, while helping them become critical, creative, and reflective thinkers. MYP students study coursework in 8 subject areas, Language Arts and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Individuals and Societies, Language Acquisition, Arts (visual and performing), Physical Education, and Design (technology).
:: MEMORIAL MIDDLE IB VIDEO ::
:: PRINCIPAL MESSAGE ON IB PROGRAM FOR MAGNET FAIR ::
:: MEMORIAL IB BROCHURE ::
:: IB LANGUAGE POLICY :: INCLUSION POLICY ::
:: ADMISSION POLICY :: ASSESSMENT POLICY ::
How does a student apply for IB MYP Magnet?
Students who wish to apply for the Memorial Middle IB MYP programme should refer to the Magnet School section of the OCPS website to complete the application by the deadline in February. Students in Orange County may apply for this programme from grades 6 through 8. Students offered a seat must enroll in Memorial by the Friday prior to Spring Break to secure the Magnet seat.
:: OCPS School Choice Information and Applications ::
What is the IB Learner Profile?
The IB Learner Profile are attributes that describe human capabilities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. At Memorial Middle School, we celebrate the attributes of the learner profile to help each member of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.
Each month, the whole school community will engage in shared learning around the learner profile. Each class will set expectations for working towards our monthly shared attribute. At the end of the month, we will highlight shared accomplishments that exemplify the learner profile attribute on our school website. Students, teachers, and family and community members are eligible to be nominated for the monthly learner profile attribute award.
IB learners strive to be:
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August
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Open Minded
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They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
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September
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Risk Taker
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They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
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October
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Balanced
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They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
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November
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Principled
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They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
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December
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Knowledgeable
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They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
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January
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Caring
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They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
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February
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Thinker
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They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
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March
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Inquirer
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They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
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April
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Reflective
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They consider their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
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For more information, contact:
Ms. Danelle Littles, IB Coordinator
[email protected]