Hazel Park is the only school in all of SPPS that has both a PYP and MYP program in the same building.
This programme is offered throughout the school in both the primary and secondary areas.
PYP- Primary Year Programme is for Pre.-K. through Fifth grade students
MYP- Middle Years Programme is for Sixth through Eight grade students
What is IB?
"Since it was founded in 1968, the IB’s mission has been built on a cornerstone of creating a better world through education. We believe that now more than ever, and are committed to ensuring that our educational programmes reflect this for the benefit of IB schools and students."
"International Baccalaureate® (IB) programmes aim to do more than other curricula by developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed."
The goal of the PYP is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who can help create a better and more peaceful world through their actions. The PYP provides a framework for organizing curriculum and delivering instruction in classrooms. Primary Year Programme is for PreK through 5th grade students.
There are six Transdisciplinary Themes students will participate in throughout their PYP education and these include:
Who we are
An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it means to be human.
Where we are in place and time
An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; of the contributions of individuals and civilizations.
How we express ourselves
An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts.
How the world works
An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology.
How we organize ourselves
An exploration of human systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment and their impact.
Sharing the planet
An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things; of communities and of the relationships within and between them.
These themes help teachers prepare programs of inquiry within their classrooms and develop students ability to inquire about the world around them.
The Middle Years Programme is a framework that encourages students to make practical and personal connections between their school work and the real world; to think critically and be reflective in their lives. Middle Years Programme is for 6th through 8th grade students.
Students are required to take Design (Technology), Individuals and Societies (Social Studies), Physical & Health Education, Sciences, Language and Literature (English), Mathematics, Arts (both Visual and Performing), and Language Acquisition (Spanish).
Key Concepts and Related Concepts are used in each subject area to better teach and have interdisciplinary across the curriculums.
Students study from each of the eight subject groups using global contexts. Students will see relationships between themselves and the rest of the world.They will assume shared guardianship of the planet through age-appropriate academic explorations using global contexts as a guide.
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be:
INQUIRERS
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of leaning throughout life.
KNOWLEDGEABLE
We develop and use conceptual understanding exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
THINKERS
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
COMMUNICATORS
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
PRINCIPLED
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences
OPEN-MINDED
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
CARING
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
RISK-TAKERS
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
BALANCED
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives--intellectual, physical and emotional--to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
REFLECTIVE
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
