International Baccalaureate MYP
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Millard North Middle School
International Baccalaureate �Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP)
Millard North Middle School, an International Baccalaureate School, guarantees each student will acquire the academic skills necessary for personal excellence and responsible living in a global society by developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring citizens who help create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.
In our world-class educational environment, all students are challenged with engaging and diverse opportunities to become active, compassionate lifelong learners.
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Our Mission Statement
Administration:
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Dr. Ingwerson
Mr. Carlson
Dr. Thoma
What is the International Baccalaureate Programme?
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It is our goal to prepare well-rounded students who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be highly successful.
-We want to make sure that our students know the world
-Show our students why it is important to care about the world
-Inspire and empower our students to improve the world
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IB Learner Profile
These characteristics are taken from the IB mission statement and translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.
Principled
Caring
Open-Minded
Well-Balanced
Reflective
Inquirer
Knowledgeable
Critical Thinker
Communicator
Risk Taker
IB in the Classroom
Traditional looks like:
IB-MYP looks like:
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IB in the Classroom
Traditional looks like:
IB-MYP looks like:
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MYP Subject Groups
Individuals & Societies
Language Acquisition
Language & Literature
Mathematics
Sciences
Physical & Health Education
Arts
Design
Millard North Middle Classes
Ancient Civilization, World Geography, U.S.History
Spanish
English, Honors English 8
Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Algebra, Geometry
Science
Physical Education, Health
Visual Arts, Performing Arts
FCS, Industrial Technology, Computers
Sample Traditional Assessment
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IB-MYP summative assessments at NMS are authentic and based off the statement of inquiry that provide students an opportunity to demonstrate the application of essential knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills. Assessments are product or performance based which allows students to practice transferring their learning to stimulate real-world experiences and develop time-management skills. Students are engaged to think critically, involving analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Teachers use rubrics with feedback for students to help cultivate their learning and allow for reflection.
Sample Traditional Assessment
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Sample IB Assessment
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GRASPS Assessment for ELA
Literary Elements - Children's Storybook
Goal – The goal is to understand that creativity can be explored through theme and genre
Role – You are an author of children’s literature
Audience – Your audience will be elementary students grades K-5 and you need to entertain them with your short story
Situation – The challenge involves incorporating all literary elements naturally into your short story so that it is clear to all listeners.
Product – You will create a graphic organizer to generate ideas and organize your short story. You will then create a digital version of your short story that encompass all literary elements that make up a story worth telling.
Standards – Your work will be evaluated by Language & Literature (Criterion B and C).
Service as Action
Requirement fulfilled through school day service learning activities
Promotes emotional growth, develops affective and cognitive skills such as cooperation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and creative and critical thinking.
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Why the Middle Years Program?
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Parents choose the MYP because it includes:
Benefits of the Middle Years Program
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Teachers work endlessly to develop engaging interactive lessons that are inquiry based and challenge our students to learn and grow.
Each unit of study within a subject area is linked to a statement of inquiry and key concepts that help students apply their learning beyond the classroom.
Teachers also collaborate across disciplines to demonstrate how concepts of one subject are drawn upon in other subject areas.
Elementary IB Schools in MPS
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Primary Years Program (PYP)
Aldrich Elementary
Grades K-5
Programme Coordinator-Jodi Fidone
Black Elk Elementary
Grades K-5
Programme Coordinator-Nicole Beins
Secondary IB Schools in MPS
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Middle Years Program (MYP)
Grades 6-8
Programme Coordinator- Missy Betts
Grades 9-10
Programme Coordinator- Leslie Irwin
Diploma Program (DP)
Grades 11-12
Programme Coordinator- Rhonda Betzold
Shadowing
Each year we look forward to meeting potential students and their families and showcasing our world-class school.
Shadowing is an opportunity for your student to come and visit NMS. They will be matched up with a current student and will accompany them to a few of their classes. This is a great opportunity for students whose neighborhood middle school is not NMS.
Students whose home middle school is NMS will receive a comprehensive tour during the 5th grade step-up day in May of their 5th grade year.
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If you would like to schedule a time for your student to shadow or tour, please contact Mrs. Betts at mnbetts@mpsomaha.org or (402) 715-1280.
Tours
Tours are offered Mondays through Fridays and last approximately 45 minutes.
If you have additional questions about the International Baccalaureate-Middle Years Program at Millard North Middle School please contact Mrs. Betts at mnbetts@mpsomaha.org or
(402) 715-1280.
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North Middle School
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North Middle School
*Students are expected to be picked up from school by 3:20 each day unless in a supervised activity with a teacher.
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Joining our IB/MYP Family
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If you live in the Millard North Middle attendance area…
No action is needed
If you live in Millard but NOT in the North Middle School attendance area…
You will need to submit a digital Within District Transfer Form by February 15th
*To access, please follow these steps:
Questions can be directed to the Don Stroh Administration Center at 5606 South 147th Street or by contacting Brooke Rudeen at (402) 715 - 8312.
If your home school is NOT a Millard school…
You will need to submit a digital Option Enrollment Transfer Form by March 15th
*To access, please follow these steps:
You will be contacted by the school district in March/April to let you know if your student has been accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please click HERE to view the most frequently asked questions.
I chose to come to NMS because of the IB programme. IB World School students develop strong academic, social and emotional characteristics. NMS offers a variety of clubs and other activities, allowing for a more diverse and well-rounded education. NMS staff are very helpful, considerate, and dedicated to making sure that students are safe and learning.
8th Grade Student
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Contact Information
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