10 REASONS WHY WE LOVE IB...

#1 It encourages students to inquire

The PYP fosters natural curiosity and learning in creative, supportive and collaborative environments.

#2 Understanding a complex and interdependent world

PYP students create meaning for themselves and build understanding through exploring real-world issues.

#3 PYP students are confident communicators

PYP students learn to communicate in a variety of ways and in more than one language.

**We teach Spanish at Jackson Elementary**

#4 Learning how to learn

PYP students work collaboratively with teachers and other students to plan, present and assess their own learning.

#5 It encourages international-mindedness

Collaboration and understanding of their own and other cultures are an important focus of the PYP-students learn how to be respectful and open-minded.

#6 Seeing things from different perspectives

PYP students use critical and creative thinking to develop knowledge, understanding and skills within and across subject areas.

#7 Students take action

PYP students believe they are able to grow and succeed. They make appropriate choices and take responsibility for their actions.

#8 Thinking about issues

Creative learning gives students the agility and imagination to respond to new and unexpected challenges and opportunities in an increasingly globalized and uncertain world. 

#9 It involves the whole school learning community

Together we celebrate our common humanity and the belief that education can help to build a better and more peaceful world.