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What is IB? & Our Program
What is IB? & Our Program
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a globally recognized, rigorous educational framework designed to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people. Unlike traditional curricula that focus purely on memorization, the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) emphasizes inquiry-based learning—teaching students how to think critically and solve complex, real-world problems.
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School has proudly implemented the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) for over 20 years. As an authorized IB school, our teachers follow IB standards to support both the academic and social development of every student. Our program focuses on helping students see connections across subjects, understand different cultures and perspectives, and communicate effectively in a variety of ways.
Students learn through inquiry-based instruction that encourages curiosity and critical thinking, while also developing important skills for lifelong learning, such as organization, research, and collaboration. In addition, students participate in service-learning through the Community Project, where they apply what they have learned to make a positive impact in their community.
Preparing for High School and Beyond
Preparing for High School and Beyond
Choosing an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) gives students a significant academic advantage as they transition to high school. The program doesn't just teach advanced content; it builds the advanced academic habits that high school honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) demand.
Through our magnet curriculum, students master critical writing, independent research, and time-management skills well ahead of their peers. Because they are trained to analyze information deeply rather than just memorize facts, IB middle schoolers enter high school with the confidence to tackle rigorous coursework, speak publicly, and adapt to complex grading rubrics. By choosing IB today, you are ensuring your student is equipped with the tools to excel in advanced high school tracks and stand out on future college applications.
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MYP Curriculum Model
The MYP curriculum is a comprehensive framework comprised of eight core subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design. This broad structure ensures that middle school students receive a balanced, holistic education. By engaging with all eight disciplines every year, students discover their unique academic passions while building a versatile foundation for high school success.
Global Contexts
Global Contexts
In an IB classroom, students never have to ask, "When am I ever going to use this in real life?" The MYP utilizes six Global Contexts to connect daily classroom lessons to real-world human experiences. Whether students are exploring Identities and Relationships or Globalization and Sustainability, these lenses challenge them to look beyond the textbook and analyze how their academic subjects impact local and international communities.
Key Concepts
Key Concepts
Instead of learning isolated facts that are forgotten after a test, IB students focus on big, overarching ideas called Key Concepts. There are 16 key concepts used across the MYP framework—such as Change, Global Interactions, Systems, and Perspective. Because these concepts cross over into multiple subjects, they act as an intellectual bridge, helping students connect what they learn in Science class to what they are studying in History or the Arts.
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Learner Profile
The IB Learner Profile represents 10 holistic character attributes that go beyond academic achievement to foster human development. We challenge our magnet students to become Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced, and Reflective. By weaving these values into our daily lessons and school culture, we help students grow into compassionate, ethical leaders who value diversity and strive to understand perspectives different from their own.
ATL Skills
ATL Skills
To support rigorous academic learning, the IB framework places a heavy emphasis on Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skills. These skills provide students with the ultimate "toolkit" for lifelong learning, focusing on five critical areas: Communication, Social/Collaboration, Self-Management, Research, and Critical/Creative Thinking. Rather than just telling students to "study harder," we explicitly teach them the organizational tools, research methodologies, and collaborative strategies needed to manage their own learning confidently.
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