The Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum is a challenging framework that guides our students to make feasible connections between their academic studies and the real-world, thereby, preparing them for college and career readiness.
AIMS
" The MYP aims to develop active learners and internationally minded young people who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning.
The programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers."- www.ibo.org
MYP Education at D.M. Therrell High School includes:
9th & 10th grade Lang. & Lit.
Biology/Chemistry
Algebra I / Geometry
American Govt. / World Hist.
French/Spanish
Dance/ Theatre/ Art/ Band/ Chorus/ JROTC
Personal Project ( required in the 10th grade year)
The MYP Framework is composed of rigorous learning through the following IB Elements:
These elements are designed to develop the whole-child and to equip them with skills to collaborate and engage in a diverse world.