International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

 

Indiantown Middle School is in the process of applying to the International Baccalaureate Organization to become a candidate Middle Years Programme school.

 

What is the Middle Years Programme? The Middle Years Programme (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a course of study designed to meet the educational requirements of students in the 11-16 age range. This is a holistic program concerned with developing intercultural awareness and strong communication skills within a framework of interrelated disciplines.

 

The IBO has set the aims and objectives for eight different Curriculum Areas. These areas:

 

Language A: Usually the school’s language of instruction

Language B: A modern foreign language learned at school

Technology: The nature, processes and impact of Technology

Humanities: History, Geography

Physical Education: a healthy, active lifestyle, optimal fitness, social skills and reflection

Sciences: General Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Arts: Music, Art/Design, Drama

Mathematics

 

IMS will not be an IB school until authorization is granted. Parents are invited to learn more by calling Mrs. Henderson, Principal or Roseanna Rynca MYP Coordinator at 597-2146.

 

IB Middle Years Programme at a glance