IB AT JM ALEXANDER

MIDDLE SCHOOL

What makes IB “IB”?

Mission IB Learner Profile Fundamental Concepts of the MYP Areas of Interaction

IB Learner Profile Inquirer Communicator Thinker Caring Open-minded Balanced Risk-taker Principled Knowledgeable Reflective

Fundamental Concepts of MYP

Holistic Communication Intercultural-awareness

Areas of Interaction

Human Ingenuity Health & Social Education Community & Service Environments Approaches to Learning

What does IB at JMA look like this year? IB scholars enrolled in the IB MYP through the CMS Magnet

Lottery take the following core classes: IB Language Arts, IB Science, IB Social Studies, and IB Math.

All IB magnet scholars are required to take a foreign language, a technology class, an arts class (music, visual arts, or dance) and health & PE. IB MYP objectives are incorporated into all electives.

IB scholars must also complete community service each year to remain in the program (6th graders complete 20 hours, 7th graders 25, and 8th graders 30).

The philosophy of International Baccalaureate -- which emphasizes inquiry, life-long learning, international-mindedness, caring, and development of the whole child -- is infused into all parts of school life.

“The philosophy of International Baccalaureate -- which emphasizes inquiry, life-long learning, international-mindedness, caring, and development of the whole child -- is infused into all parts of school life.”

Areas of Interaction

Community Service International focus Integrating MYP assessment into all

elective classes Revised mission and vision and

developed JMA scholar profile and

J.M. Alexander Middle School’s vision and mission statements have been revised to align with the vision and mission of the International Baccalaureate.

JMA Vision Statement

J.M. Alexander Middle School’s vision is to provide all students with a rigorous, relevant, world-class education that empowers them to reach their maximum potential in school and beyond.

JMA Mission Statement

J.M. Alexander Middle School’s mission is to provide an engaging, challenging learning environment in which are students are encouraged and empowered to become life-long learners who take responsibility for their educations, set high expectations for themselves, model compassion and leadership for their peers, who are increasingly aware of their responsibilities as global citizens, and who exhibit the qualities of a JMA Scholar.

J.M. Alexander’s faculty has also developed a JMA Scholar Profile that aligns with the IB Learner Profile.

JMA Scholar Profile

JMA Scholars are… Life-long learners who love learning and knowledge Curious & inquisitive Self-disciplined, hard-working, and responsible Risk-takers open to challenges Well-rounded & balanced Resourceful Focused on their education Empathetic and compassionate Globally and inter-culturally aware Creators, collaborators, and organizers

IB Scholars

Required to complete community serviceRequired to take foreign language,

technology, and an arts classEnrolled in IB Core classes that integrate IB

objectives with the North Carolina course of study

Traditional Scholars

Encouraged to complete community serviceOffered a full-range of electives, but not

required to take foreign language, technology, or an arts class

Enrolled in traditional core classes that teach the North Carolina standard course of study

Community Service for all Scholars Every scholar who participates in

service recognized by celebrations and incentives

Opportunities in and out of school Fall service hours due 1st week of

November Visit JMA Website for more info and to

get copy of the Fall log

Supporting your scholar

Time management Use agenda Study habits Homework habits Organization Use parent assist Keep in touch with teachers

Questions?

Contact Mary Kendrick, IB Coordinator at mary.kendrick@cms.k12.nc.us