What is IB?

The purpose of the IB Curriculum is to help students meet the international expectations of a learner. Students are taught to reflect and assess their role as learners using profile traits such as Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators, Risk-takers, Knowledgeable, Principled, Caring, Open-minded, Well-balanced, and Reflective. These profile traits make up the PYP Student Profile. Self-assessment of these traits are a part of the student's portfolio. These qualities are considered in parent, teacher, and interview recommendations that students must use when they apply for he IB program at Sara Collins.

The basic curriculum framework of IBPYP is developed around attitudes, concepts, knowledge, skills, and action. Daily lessons and Units of Inquiry incorporate as many of each of the attitudes, concepts, knowledge, and skills as possible.

The skills taught in IBPYP are transdiciplinary. That is, they are skills needed in and across all disciplines. They are in fact the "Learning to Learn" skills necessary for life-long and international learning. Teachers at Sara Collins include these skills in their lesson plans and classroom activities.