Primary Years Programme

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    College Gardens Elementary is an authorized Primary Years Programme (PYP). PYP is the primary version of the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program already established at Richard Montgomery High School and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Julius West Middle School.

    "The PYP combines the best research and practice from a range of national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant and engaging educational framework for all children."

    This statement about the PYP and the following information is quoted from Schools’ Guide to The Primary Years Programme, a printed guide that is a companion to the schools’ guide that appears on www.ibo.org, the IBO’s public Web site. Please go to the web site to see the official guide – the online version is kept current, the print guide only comes out every 2 years.

    "The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), a non-profit educational foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, offers the Diploma Programme for students in the final two years of school aged 16-19, the Middle Years Programme for students in the11-16 age range, and the Primary Years Programme for students aged 3-12 years.

    "The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is designed for students between the ages of 3 and 12 years. It is an international, transdisciplinary programme designed to foster the development of the whole child, not just in the classroom but also through other means of learning. The PYP focuses on the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as minds and encompassing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic welfare.

    IB Mission Statement

    • 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.
    • To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
    • These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

    For more information regarding the IB Programme please contact our IB Coordinator, Mr. Michael Dushel at 240-740-5150.