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Two Questions. What is IB? & What is not IB?. What is IB?. Holistic learning Interdisciplinary & Service Understanding International Mindedness. Holistic Learning = Teaching the whole child. The IB Learner Profile. Learner Profile. Cognitive Inquirer Knowledgeable Thinker
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Two Questions . . . What is IB? & What is not IB?
What is IB? • Holistic learning • Interdisciplinary & Service Understanding • International Mindedness
Learner Profile Cognitive • Inquirer • Knowledgeable • Thinker • Communicator • Reflective Attitude • Principled • Open Minded • Balanced • Caring • Risk Taker
Interdisciplinary Understanding Learning between subjects: Global Contexts & The “Octagon”
Global Contexts • Identities & Relationships • Fairness & Development • Orientation in Time and Space • Globalization & Sustainability • Scientific & Technical Innovation • Personal & Cultural Expression
International Mindedness What do you know about the world? What languages to you speak? Are you going to take what you know and use it to make the world better?
Walker Middle Magnet Mission And Vision Vision: • Empowering students to take what they have learned and use it to make the world a better place. Mission: • Equipping internationally minded students through rigorous, service based learning in an atmosphere of creativity, inquiry, and fun.
What is NOT IB? #1 IB is only for smart kids . . . #2 All IB kids do is study . . .
Our Motto . . . RIGOR SERVICE PLAY
Advantages at Walker • MYP in Hillsborough County offers greatest likelihood of your child having the IB experience. • Earlier hours – 7:35 to 2:55pm – AM & PM H.O.S.T. • Added points on high school magnet applications and selection index • Highly specialized, IB and internationally trained faculty • Access to a global learning community
How do I get in? Middle School: • Lottery • Scores do NOT affect results High School • Competitive • Attending a magnet middle school gives an advantage on magnet high school application
How do I get to Walker? • Car • Local routes for historic Walker attendance area • Magnet transportation using HUB system available all other students • Free and available when you need it • Extensive car pool matching available
When can I apply??? Middle School Magnet Application Period: November 12th, at noon until December 17th, 2014.
What if I have additional questions about applying? Choice information line 813 272 4692
The only way to limit your options is to not apply by December 17th, 2014… • Applying does not limit your options. • If your child is selected in the lottery, you can accept or decline. • Applying is FREE and takes about 5 minutes.