Middle Years Programme 6 th Grade 2019-20

1. overall_1_131961463555023321 columns_1_131961463555023321 Middle Years Programme6th Grade 2019-20 May, 2019

2. overall_1_131961463612100928 columns_1_131961463612100928 12_0_131962041739852697 14_0_131962042041377963 17_0_131962042156415975 What Will We Learn Today? Programming/ Curriculum Features Scheduling Opening Update and Timeline • Key features of International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme • Goethe specific implementation plan for the Middle Years Programme • 6th – 8th grade course sequencing plan • Instructional Schedule for 6th grade • Enrollment roll out plan • Facilities / Prop 39 update and key milestones • What makes Goethe MYP program unique

3. overall_1_131961463750578236 columns_1_131961463750578236 International Baccalaureate – Middle Years Programme 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

4. overall_1_131961463750578236 columns_1_131961463750578236 International Baccalaureate – Middle Years Programme A positive attitude to learning, demonstrating high levels of engagement, creativity, resourcefulness and active participation in their community International mindedness starting with a foundation in their own language & culture An ability to make connections between subject and real world issues

5. overall_1_131961463765717457 columns_1_131961463765717457 International Baccalaureate – Middle Years Programme Highly developed communication skills to encourage inquiry, understanding, language acquisition, and to allow student reflection & expression A heightened awareness of their development-physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically

6. overall_1_131961464439176881 columns_1_131961464439176881 11_0_131962096881996123 MYP at Goethe • Provide students with critical 21st Century learning skills and attributes necessary for success in our global economy • Program will serve grades 6-8 & build upon the success of the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) • Goethe’s goals: • Build a small middle school learning environment • Continue its success in educating a diverse community of students • Maintain an internationally themed & content-rich school

7. overall_1_131961464443911978 columns_2_131962091726883995 6_0_131962091779981049 MYP at Goethe - The Courses

8. overall_1_131961466544705535 columns_1_131961466544705535 7_1_131962098122737091 MYP at Goethe – Core Classes • Planning for two sections of 6th grade with enrollment up to 50 students • Core teachers exchange students for English Language Arts/Social Studies and Math/Science • Core classes are taught in English and follow the California Common Core Content Standards through the IB lens

9. overall_1_131961466592358192 columns_1_131961466592358192 MYP at Goethe – Language Acquisition (Language B) • Planning for one section of advanced German and 1-2 sections of Spanish Acquisition as part of daily schedule • Advanced German to be maintained in grades 6-8 • Spanish to be expanded to multiple levels in grades 6-8 • Students choose Language B (Spanish or German) • Before/After School options

10. overall_1_131961466593962526 columns_1_131961466593962526 MYP at Goethe – Physical Edcucation/Health • Program to be coordinated with Primary Years Programme • Additional Instructional Aide to support PE • 6th grade requirement of 100 minutes/week

11. overall_1_131961466596791170 columns_1_131961466596791170 MYP at Goethe – Exploratory • 4 Flexible courses (quarterly) that will include Visual/Performing Arts and Digital/Product Design • Course topics will be dependent on core teacher expertise, availability of non-credentialed specialists and interest survey results

12. overall_1_131961466596791170 columns_1_131961466596791170 MYP at Goethe – Potential Exploratory Classes • Visual Arts – Digital Photography/painting/sketching • Performing Arts – Drama • Digital Design –Coding • Product Design – App/Website Design

13. overall_1_131961473800154131 columns_1_131961473800154131 MYP at Goethe – Advisory • Homeroom class that serves as structure for schoolwide events and spirit activities • Personal organization, peer mediation, social-emotional skill building, college awareness, leadership opportunities • Integration of proper technology use and online organization

14. overall_1_131961473802916440 columns_1_131961473802916440 6th - 8th Grade Course Sequence

15. overall_1_131961473805509870 columns_1_131961473805509870 Daily Instructional Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Core 1 Core 1 Core 1 Core 1 Core 1 8:05 – 9:40 8:05 – 9:40 8:05 – 9:45 8:05 – 9:45 8:05 – 9:40 Core 2 Core 2 Core 2 Core 2 Core 2 9:45 – 11:25 9:45 – 11:25 9:45 – 11:25 9:50 – 11:35 9:50 – 11:35 11:35 – 11:55 11:35 – 11:55 11:25 – 12:05 11:25 – 12:05 Lunch Lunch 11:25 – 12:05 Lunch Advisory Advisory Lunch Lunch 11:55 – 12:35 11:55 – 12:35 Advisory 12:05 – 12:25 Advisory Advisory 12:05 – 12:45 12:05 – 12:25 Language B Language B Language B Language B 12:30 – 1:20 12:30 – 1:20 P.E./Health 12:35 – 1:45 12:35 – 1:45 12:50 – 1:40 Nutrition Nutrition 1:20 – 1:30 1:20 – 1:30 Nutrition Nutrition 1:45 – 1:55 P.E./Health P.E./Health 1:45 – 1:55 Early dismissal 1:30 – 2:15 1:30 – 2:15 Exploratory Exploratory 1:55 – 3:05 1:55 – 3:05 Exploratory Exploratory 2:20 – 3:05 2:20 – 3:05 Tentative Schedule

16. overall_1_131961473808539380 columns_1_131961473808539380 MYP Community Project What is it? Why do it? • The community project is an opportunity for students ages 13-14 to collaborate and pursue service learning • Students are able to demonstrate what they have learned by grade 8 in a topic of their choosing • Students will: • Create proposals and organizing timeline • Make decisions and problem-solve • Evaluate and reflect on their topic and project • Participate in a sustained, self-directed inquiry within a global context • Develop deeper understandings through in-depth investigation • Demonstrate the skills, attitudes required to complete a project over an extended period of time • Communicate effectively in a variety of situations • demonstrate responsible action through learning • appreciate the process of learning and take pride in their accomplishments

17. overall_1_131962044122162882 columns_1_131962044122162882 Curriculum Aligns with State Standards Educational Program • Combines rigorous IB educational modelwith Common Core State Standards (CCSS) • The California History-Social Science Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards form its foundational underpinning for all subjects including: • English Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • World Languages • Art • Physical Education • Technology/Design

18. overall_1_131962076942200193 columns_1_131962076942200193 Strategies for Successful Opening

19. overall_1_131962076987775431 columns_1_131962076987775431 11_0_131962139746609134 MYP at Goethe - Facilities Plan to remain co-located on Marina Del Rey Middle School campus for 2019-20 school year • We have accepted the initial Prop 39 offer from LAUSD which includes two additional classrooms for next year

20. overall_1_131962076954616163 columns_1_131962076954616163 Enrollment Roll-out Plan

21. overall_1_131961463750578236 columns_1_131961463750578236 What is unique about Goethe MYP Programme? Continuity with GICS PYP– ability for teachers to plan for continuity of program Small Learning Community – Continue the unique learning environment that exists on GICS campus and within parent community Focus on International Baccalaureate philosophy and structure – Applying for Candidacy as an MYP World School Emphasis on language acquisition - continuation of German or Spanish

22. overall_1_131961464434068850 columns_1_131961464434068850 MYP at Goethe – Making it special! • Inspiring new traditions • New freedoms and responsibilities • Unique middle school activities • Pioneers get to mold the clay!

23. overall_1_131962104234528208 columns_1_131962104234528208 Middle Years Programme6th Grade 2019-20