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International Baccalaureate Programmes |
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The International Baccalaureate Programmes of Bloomfield Hills Schools
With its international focus, the Primary Years, Middle Years and IB Diploma Programmes help students develop academically, socially, emotionally and culturally as they grow to become citizens of the world. Bloomfield Hills Schools is proud to become the first school district in Michigan to offer fully-authorized IB programmes from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The International Baccalaureate Organization promotes the sharing of best practices to introduce a multicultural understanding and international credibility to its curriculum. The IBO requires consistency in staff development and programme assessment at all of its international schools throughout the world.
The Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Lone Pine Elementary is a fully-authorized Primary Years Programme school of the world-recognized IBO. At Lone Pine, the all-inclusive PYP is designed for students in grades K-5. The Programme is based on inquiry and focuses on the total growth of the developing child, drawing on the research and best practices from a range of international schools.
The PYP curriculum is developed to create relevant, engaging, challenging and significant work for young learners and its international focus addresses the needs of our diverse student population.
For more information about the PYP at Lone Pine, please contact Mary McCuen at 248-341-7305.
The Middle Years Programme (MYP)
West Hills Middle School and Andover High School are Middle Years Programme candidate schools of the world-recognized International Baccalaureate Organization. The MYP is available to all students in grades 6-10 and provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum framework.
The curriculum is designed around eight subject groups: languages A & B, humanities, technology, mathematics, arts, science, and physical education. The units of study begin with a guiding question, through which students can connect their learning to the world outside the classroom. The Programme requires students to participate actively and responsibly in preparation for their life in an ever-changing world.
For more information about the MYP Programme at West Hills Middle School, contact Ed Bretzlaff at 248-341-6105.
For more information about the MYP Programme at Andover High School, contact Heidi Kattula at 248-341-5505.
The IB Diploma Programme
The IB Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year curriculum that leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.
This rigorous academic Programme prepares students for university life and encourages them to ask challenging questions, learn how to learn, develop a strong sense of their own identify and culture, and develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other cultures.
For more information about the IB Diploma Programme, contact Bert Okma at International Academy - 248-341-5905.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 August 2007 )
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