IB Middle Years Program (MYP)
The curriculum is illustrated by an octagon with eight academic areas or subject groups surrounding the five areas of interaction. The personal project appears at the centre.
- approaches to learning
- community and service
- human ingenuity
- environments
- health and social education.
These provide the main focus for developing the connections between the disciplines, so that students will learn to see knowledge as an interrelated, coherent whole.
More on IB Middle Years Program Curriculum
Marietta City Schools IB MYP Sequence
| Subject Areas | Year 1 (6th) | Year 2 (7th) | Year 3 (8th) | Year 4 (9th) | Year 5 (10th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language A | Lang Arts 6, Enh Lang Arts 6 or MILE Lang Arts 6 |
Lang Arts 7, Adv Lang Arts 7 or MILE Lang Arts 7 |
Lang Arts 8, Adv Lang Arts 8 or MILE Lang Arts 8 |
English 9 or PreDP English 9* |
English 10 or PreDP American Lit* |
| Humanities | World Hist/Geog, Enh World Hist/Geog or MILE World Hist/Geog |
Geography or MILE Geography |
US/GA History or MILE US/GA History |
MYP Humanities or PreDP Econ/Citizenship* |
World History or AP US History* |
| Science | Earth Science or Enh Earth Science |
Life Science or Enh Life Science |
Physical Science 8 or Physical Science 9 (for Carnegie Unit) |
Physical Science 9 or PreDP Physics* |
Biology or PreDP Bio+Chem* (4x4, 2 semesters) |
| Mathematics | Math 6, Enh Math 6 or Math 7 |
Math 7 or Math 8 |
Math 8 or Acc Math I |
Math I, Acc Math I or Acc Math II |
Math II, Acc Math II or Acc Math III |
| Language B Spanish, French or German** |
Lang B 1/2 | Lang B 1/2, Lang B 2/2 or Lang B I |
Lang B 2/2, Lang B I or Lang B II |
Lang B I, Lang B II or Lang B III |
Lang B I, Lang B II*, Lang B III* or Lang B IV* |
| Arts | Band,
Chorus, Visual Arts or Drama |
Band,
Chorus, Visual Arts or Drama |
Band,
Chorus, Visual Arts or Drama |
Band,
Chorus,
Drama, Visual Arts-Drawing I or Dance |
Band,
Chorus,
Drama, Visual Art-Drawing II, Ceramics, Painting, Video or Dance |
| Physical Education | PE (1st semester) |
PE (1st semester) |
PE (1st semester) |
Personal Fitness (1 semester) |
Health (1 semester) |
| Technology | Embedded | Embedded | Embedded | Comp in Mod World or Business Essentials (1 semester) |
Voc/Tech elective (1 semester) |
| MYP Personal Project |
Personal Project Seminar (1 semester) |
* Indicates an IB Diploma course pre-requisite
** German is gradually being phased out, beginning with 6th grade in 2010-11
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all students automatically enrolled in Middle Years Program?
The program is designed to meet the needs of all students, including students with special needs.
Students enrolled at MSGA and MMS will participate in the Middle Years Program or may choose to participate in the Middle Grades Magnet Program.
Do MYP students have to pass special exams?
There are no external IB examinations in the Middle Years Program.
Do students get special recognition for participating in a Middle Years Program?
Students that complete the program will receive an official MYP Certificate.
Is there a penalty if my child does not enter the MYP program in 6th grade?
Students may enter MYP at any point in grade 6 through 10 but students who enter in grade 10 will not be eligible to complete the full requirements to earn the MYP certificate or complete the personal project.
How does a student earn an MYP Certificate?
To earn the MYP Certificate, students must be enrolled in the MYP program at least during 9th and 10th grades, complete 20 hours of community service each year of 9th and 10th grade, complete the personal project, and perform satisfactorily on the 10th grade assessments in each subject area.
What about students that do not earn the MYP Certificate?
They will benefit from best practice instruction and high expectations in their classes. Research shows that students in this type of learning environment achieve more.
What is the Personal Project?
In the final year of the MYP program(grade 10), each student completes a personal project representing a significant piece of work that is the product of the student’s own initiative and creativity. Each project must reflect a personal understanding of the areas of interaction. Students are expected to self-select their project, which may take many forms, and take the process through to completion under the supervision of a teacher in the school. The personal project is assessed internally by teachers against a set of IB assessment criteria.
Are all students required to enroll in the Personal Project class?
Students may elect to enroll in the personal project class spring of 9th grade. Students who do not enroll in the personal project class will be provided with guidance and assigned a supervisor to monitor progress. Personal project supervisors do not have to be faculty members.
What are the requirements to become an IB Diploma Candidate in 11th grade?
MHS students who wish to enter the IB Diploma program in 11th and 12th grade and work towards the IB Diploma must take the Pre-Diploma (PDP) courses in 9th and 10th grade, earn the MYP Certificate, and interview with the IB Coordinator mid-year of 10th grade to plan a two-year IB program of study for 11th and 12th grades. MHS students who attempt but fail to score adequately to earn the MYP Certificate, or who transfer to MHS too late to earn the MYP Certificate, may be considered for the IB Diploma Program by applying to the IB Coordinator. In this case, consideration will be given to students who present excellent academic transcripts, high PSAT scores, excellent attendance and discipline records, and outstanding teacher recommendations.
How does a student earn the IB Diploma?
To earn an IB Diploma, a student must be enrolled in the two-year IB course sequences in 11th and 12th grade in each of the following subject areas: English, Language B, History, Science, Math, and an IB elective. In addition, the student must perform satisfactorily on IB exams at the end of their coursework, complete the Theory of Knowledge class, write an Extended Essay, and complete Creativity, Action, and Service requirements.
