MPHS 9th & 10th Grade curriculum
MYP Information Night
Academics ⚈ Character ⚈ Community
Myers Park High School, An IB World School since 1992
Meet your IB Coordinator
Ms. Sallie Davis
salliem.davis@cms.k12.nc.us
MYP Coordinator
DP Coordinator
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IB Programmes at Myers Park
9th and 10th Grade MYP
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a two-year international education programme that prepares students age 16–19 years for success going into, and throughout, university. The DP offers a holistic approach to teaching and learning with a keen focus on developing intercultural awareness. Students learn to explore and understand the world around them through inquiry, critical thinking and open-mindedness.
11th & 12th Grade DP
The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed for students aged 11 to 16. It provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and the real world. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement—essential qualities for young people who are becoming global leaders.
The IB Programmes at MPHS
MYP at the Park
Myers Park is a MYP for all campus
9th & 10th Grades
Who and what is the International Baccalaureate Organization?
Who is the IB? �- The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
What does the IB do? �- The IB develops a challenging secondary programme (course of study) of international education and rigorous assessment.
What is the goal of the IB? �- To encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences can be right. (International-mindedness)
The IB’s Mission Statement
MPHS is an IB World School since 1992
The MYP is a curriculum framework that provides a healthy balance of academic support and extension that will help all students perform to their full potential.
In the MYP learning is authentic and provides opportunities for real-world application, engaging students through inquiry and other learner-centered models.
Pillars
Differentiation
Student choice
Teacher- training (required)
Review of authorization
Year 4 = 9th Grade
Year 5 = 10th Grade
Research shows that students participating in the MYP:
Curriculum Model
IB Philosophy
Curriculum Framework
Curriculum Model
Who is the IB? �- The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
What does the IB do? �- The IB develops a challenging secondary programme (course of study) of international education and rigorous assessment.
What is the goal of the IB? �- To encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences can be right. (International-mindedness)
IB Philosophy
Curriculum Model
IB Philosophy
Balanced | Risk-taker |
Reflective | Inquirer |
Caring | Communicator |
Knowledgeable | Thinker |
Open-minded | Principled |
Click on the logo to learn more about the IB Learner Profile
Curriculum Model
Approaches to Learning
Communication
Social
Self-Management
Research
Thinking
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Click here for more information on the Approaches to Learning
Skill categories required for learning
Curriculum Model
Curriculum Framework
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Approaches to Teaching
Inquiry * Concepts * Context * Collaboration * Differentiation * Assessment
Teaching – How to learn
These are the best researched practices to use for academic instruction.
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Curriculum Model
Group #1 | Language & Literature | English |
Group #2 | Language acquisition | World language |
Group #3 | Individuals & societies | Social Studies |
Group #4 | Science | Sciences |
Group #5 | Maths | Math |
Group #6 | Arts | Arts & electives |
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Curriculum Recommendations for MYP– Year 4 (9th grade)
We no longer offer Chinese or Latin
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Curriculum Recommendations for MYP– Year 5 (10th)grade)
We no longer offer Chinese or Latin*
Curriculum Model
Personal Project
Personal Project
Communication * Social * Self-Management * Research * Thinking
Important Dates for Personal Project
Semester 1 |
Sept 24 and Sept 25- Introduction to Personal Project during English II Class |
October 10: 1st meeting with Supervisors (Students will report to Supervisor’s classroom during Mustang Minutes |
October 17: 1st upload to Managebac: 1a- Planning Document, 1b- Creating a Timeline for Success, 1c- ATL Brainstorming document |
October 23-24: 2nd meeting with Supervisors (Students will report to Supervisor’s classroom during Mustang Minutes |
November 3: 2nd Upload to Managebac- Process Journal # 2, Research Collection, Process Journal # 3a- Product Goal (A) |
November 13-14: 3rd meeting with Supervisors (Students will report to Supervisor’s classroom during Mustang Minutes |
November 21: 3rd upload to Managebac- Product Process Journal 3b and Process Journal # 4- Applying ATL skills document |
December 5: Final project uploaded to Managebac |
Curriculum Model
SA Requirements At-a-glance |
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Learning Outcome # | Explanation | Reflection Question(s) |
| You are able to see yourself as an individual with various skills and abilities, some more developed than others, and understand that you can make choices about how you wish to move forward. | How did your achievements allow you to show personal development? |
2. Undertake challenges that develop new skills | Challenges and new skills may be those not previously undertaken or acquired, or those that extend your existing expertise. | What skills have you acquired or further developed through your work? |
3. Discuss, evaluate and plan student-initiated activities | The planning and initiation of an activity should involve a discussion and evaluation of objectives, responsibilities and expectations. These steps are often completed in collaboration with others. | What steps were taken to ensure the success of your activity? |
4. Persevere in action | This is where you show determination and commitment by attending activities regularly and accepting a share of the responsibility for dealing with problems that arise in the course of activities. | What obstacles did you encounter? How did you overcome those? |
5. Work collaboratively with others | Collaboration can be shown in many different activities, including working with coaches, adults and other students. | Who did you work with in your activity? How did you feel about being involved? |
6. Develop international-mindedness through global engagement, multilingualism and intercultural understanding | This can mean being involved in international projects, but there are many global issues that can be acted upon locally or nationally (e.g. environmental concerns, caring for the elderly etc.) | How did your activity help you address a global issue, either locally, nationally, or internationally? |
7. Consider the ethical implications of their actions | Ethical decisions arise in almost any Service as Action activity (e.g. by considering who will and who will not benefit from your actions | How did your participation in your activity affect you and others? |
Service as Action
Class of 2027:
9th Grade Due Dates
9th Grade Due Dates | |
Login to Managebac | November 1, 2025 |
SA #1 | January 20, 2026 |
SA #2 | May 15, 2026 |
Can I work ahead of the schedule? Yes! But only one year. | |
Service as Action
Class of 2026:
10th Grade Due Dates
10th Grade Due Dates | |
SA #3 | December 20, 2025 |
SA #4 | February 15, 2026 |
SA #5- Personal Project | April 15, 2026 |
Can I work ahead of the schedule? Yes! | |
Entering SA activities
Next Steps…
9th grade parents-
10th grade parents
Prior to moving into registration for the upcoming school year, MPHS will offer a parent information system to go over IBDP, AP and CPCC pathways.
Presentation in January 2025
Date: TBD
Diploma Programme Prerequisites
IB Information at MPHS
Students in 11th grade DP- 111 (16% of our population of 11th graders)
Students in 12th grade DP- 144 (18% of our population of 12th graders)
2025 seniors: 98% were accepted into higher level colleges/universities
Last years data for diploma candidates
IB Council
2025-2026
IB Council Membership Information
IB Council - open to any 9th or 10th grader
REMIND: @ibc2526
INSTAGRAM: @mphsibcouncil
TEACHER ADVISOR: Ms. Davis (salliem.davis@cms.k12.nc.us)
CO-PRESIDENTS’ EMAILS: carolinedeterding5@gmail.com and dylanzolot@gmail.com
Pay for IB Council ($25) - https://bit.ly/ibcouncildues
Questions?