Sunset Ridge School Open House The right choice for your
family.
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EHPS Mission Statement To deliver a high quality learning
experience for EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY.
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Tonights Agenda 6:00-6:40---------------Overview of IB/Sunset
Ridge and student performances 6:45-7:15---------------Tours
7:15-7:45---------------Refreshments
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Tonights Purpose To understand the direction of Sunset Ridge
Provide brief overview of the International Baccalaureate Program
Showcase some of our talented Sunset Ridge students See Sunsets
facilities
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Plan for Implementation School Year 2015-2016---Grades
6-7---Candidate Year 1 School Year 2016-2017-Grades
6-8----Candidate Year 2 School Year 2017-2018----Accredited IB MYP
School
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So what exactly is the International Baccalaureate? ... The
International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit foundation,
motivated by its mission to create a better world through
education
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Goals of IB Education...The International Baccalaureate aims to
develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help
to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural
understanding and respect...
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IB Learner Profile Mission Statement in Action The IB learner
profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of
learning outcomes for the 21st century As IB learners we strive to
be: inquirers knowledgeable thinkers communicators principled
open-minded caring risk-takers balanced reflective
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IB Continuum Graphic
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Teaching and Learning in IB
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Cycle of Learning Inquiry----Sustained inquiry is the
foundation for the written, taught and assessed curriculum Action
-----Students take action in classroom, at home, in their
communities, and the broader world. Reflection----Curiosity and
experience lead to deeper understanding.
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WHO IS MYP FOR?
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The MYP aims to develop students who are: Active learners
Internationally minded Able to empathize with others Have the
intellect and skills to pursue lives of purpose and meaning MYP
aims to develop students who are: Active learners Internationally
minded Able to empathize with others Have the intellect and skills
to pursue lives of purpose and meaning.
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Keys for Success at Sunset Self Motivation Open minded Parental
involvement Service above Self Writing
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CURRICULUM
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Eight Subject Groups Language acquisition (Spanish or Chinese)
Language acquisition Language and literature Individuals and
societies Sciences Mathematics Arts Physical and health education
Design
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Sunset Ridges Goals Inspire learning with enthusiasm and
empathy Prepare students for living and working in a complex,
highly interconnected world Establish rigorous academic and
personal standards
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Common Questions 1. Are there sports? Yes, students have the
opportunity to compete at East Hartford Middle School and
transportation is provided from Sunset to EHMS daily. 2. What are
some differences between Sunset and other middle schools? Smaller
learning environment with emphasis on IB integration. 3. Is there
an extended day? No, there is not an extended day. School hours are
from 8:00-2:45.
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Common Questions 4. Are there after school clubs? Yes, we
currently offer after school clubs two days a week with many types
of activities. 5. What happens after 8 th grade? Students enter the
lottery for the CT IB Academy located on EHHS campus. There are
plans for alternate opportunities at EHHS for students who do not
choose that path or do not get accepted into CIBA from the
lottery.