Park Center Senior High Middle Years Programme (MYP) School

Grade 10 is the culmination of the MYP begun at North View. Even students from non-MYP schools will learn to learn in this outstanding, high standards Programme.

The MYP is based on three fundamental principles:

• Holistic learning
• Intercultural awareness
• Communication

Students in the MYP become more knowledgeable while better understanding how all their learning is connected. They learn to take risks, to see things from more than one perspective, and to communicate what they learn with others. Look for Park Center sophomores to seek answers to their own questions, to show compassion for others, and to reflect on their own learning. As a result, students become highly adaptable learners able to thrive in the face of a quickly changing and challenging world.

What does the Middle Years Programme consist of?

The MYP includes eight subject areas:

• Language A (English)
• Language B (a world language)
• Humanities
• Sciences
• Mathematics
• The Arts
• Physical Education
• Technology

In addition to the eight subject areas, five "areas of interaction" are the keys to the MYP and are integrated into all subject areas.

These areas of interaction include:

• Development of effective study skills
• Participation in community service
• Appreciation for personal health and social education
• Understanding of environmental responsibility
• Expression of creativity in various areas of interest The MYP is a comprehensive approach to
education that is appropriate for all students.

But wait, there’s more.

Jon Peterson is Park Center's IB Coordinator. Any questions about the program should be addressed to petersonp@district279.org.
In addition, the MYP provides a foundation for students who choose to enter an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) in 11th and 12th grade. Plans are underway to implement the DP at Park Center in the near future.

MYP students are international learners as they join students in similar programs throughout the world. As is true in all schools in District 279, students in the MYP will meet state and district academic standards and will be held accountable for required state assessments.