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Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Program Description Students will have the opportunity to:

The Primary Years Programme (PYP), developed by the International
Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is a comprehensive, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. Through an international perspective, the PYP helps students in Grades K-5 explore six themes across traditional academic subjects:  Who are we? Where are we in time and place? How do we express ourselves? How does the world work? How do we organize ourselves? How do we share the planet?  In doing so, students explore broad concepts across disciplines, acquire important skills and knowledge, and conduct research.  In Grade 5, students complete an exhibition reflecting an area of interest and concern and reflecting an inquiry-based process
  • Explore how things work
  • Connect ideas
  • Express themselves in writing and aloud
  • Ask questions

What schools offer this program?

School The Program at this School Admission Region Transportation

College Gardens ES

Contact school for more information: 301-279-8470

This school is currently a candidate for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Pending approval by the International Baccalauareate Organization (IBO), the program will be available to Kindergerten through Grade 5 students enrolled at this school, beginning in School Year 2007-2008.
  • Local School Neighborhood Stops
  • Consortia Neighborhood Stops
  • Central Location Stops (limited geographic area)
  • Central Location Stops (countywide)
  • More about transportation

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