Middle School

On this page,  you can find programme specific information for the Middle School (MYP 1 - MYP 4). 

Daily Schedule

Advisory Meeting- 8:30-8:45 

Block 1 - 8:45-10:00 (On Mondays, school starts at 9:00)

Break - 10:00-10:20

Block 2 - 10:20-11:35

Break - 11:35-12:00

Lunch - 12:00-12:25

Block 3 - 12:25-13:40

Break - 13:40-13:55 (On Wednesdays, dismissal is at 13:40)

Block 4 - 13:55-15:10 

Lockers

Lockers are provided to all MS students. Students are expected to provide a padlock from the first day of school. School items should be stored in lockers. The locker is school property and needs to be respected. Students should not store organic material in the lockers (i.e. food, plants, etc.). Prior to December break and the last day of school in June, students must empty their lockers. All items will be cleared from lockers prior to the first day of school each academic year. For PHE, students should leave all valuables in their school lockers, not at the PHE facilities at Ryparken.

Telephones

In the MYP, we value face to face connection. We want to foster strong relationships between students and teachers for meaningful learning experiences. To this end, at the beginning of each lesson, students phones are collected by the teacher, on silent and without vibration. Telephones should remain in the classroom. Students may use phones for learning purposes when assigned. Students will have their telephones back during breaks. Guidelines for appropriate telephone and social media use will be shared with students at the beginning of the school year.

Note that if you need to reach your child, you must get in touch with them by calling the reception of the school. Phone calls during the school day are disruptive to the learning situation and may lead to extended disruption to a students' school day.

Backpacks

Students should keep their backpacks in their lockers to the extent possible. Backpacks may not be placed by fire exits, by fire extinguishers or block hallways. They need to be placed in the teacher designated location in the Science lab. Students are expected to take responsibility for their belongings and not leave their backpack, especially with laptops, unattended. The school does not take responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged items.

Lost and Found 

Items lost on the middle school floors (2nd and 3rd) will usually be sent to the Middle School Principal’s office. If any item is found outside on school grounds, it is usually sent to the reception area or to the designated Lost and Found containers which are identified at the beginning of the school year.  

After School 

As soon as lessons are finished for the day, students need to leave the premises, unless they are enrolled in academic enrichment, an after school club or other supervised educational purpose. Only students enrolled in an activity or supervised by a staff member may remain in the building. 

At all times, students must exemplify our school values and the IB learner profile attributes and care for the school and surrounding community. On the way to and from school, students should respect the rights, privacy, and property of the surrounding community, including the neighbors, stores etc. Students must refrain from loitering, trespassing, littering, or creating noise or disturbances. These behaviors reflect badly upon the school and we collaborate with those in our local community to ensure that such behaviors do not persist.

MYP Core Week

MYP 1, 2 and 3  each take part in a week long learning experience outside of the classroom. We call this ‘Core Week’ as the focus of the week is always on the core aspects of the MYP programme. All students are required to participate unless there are specific medical issues for which a doctor’s note must be shared. Core Week trips are academic and are designed to develop students' learner profile attributes and ATL skills. These do come at an additional cost which is communicated by participating teachers. The fees are added to the monthly invoices and distributed accordingly depending on the cost. 

MYP 4 Community Project and Practicum Work Experience

Alongside their studies in MYP 4, our students use several months to complete the MYP Community Project, which serves a few purposes: 

• It allows students to consolidate their learning over their years in the MYP, so far

• It supports student transition to MYP 5 (the first year of high school), where they will complete the Personal Project, an assessment externally moderated by the IB.

• It helps them to deeply engage in a sustained Service as Action activity, a great preparation for CAS in the IB Diploma 

While the MYP 1-3 are on Core Weeks, students in MYP4 participate in work experience. Students are required to find projects or work placements in order to experience the world of work and to consider the academic pathway they may wish to consider. These experiences will be supported, monitored and assessed by project or work supervisors.

Trips and Events

Field Trips

• Class/subject trips are designed to be social, educational, and fun. Trips are scheduled at various times throughout the school year and all students are required to participate. 

• Both parents (on Toddle) and students (in person and on Toddle) will be notified of all field trips at least two weeks in advance. 

• By attending, students are agreeing to abide by the guidelines set by the school. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in trip cancellation, either for the class or the student. Expenses for cancellation must be covered by the students and parents. Behaviour expectations and conduct procedures on such trips are aligned with the regular school rules.  

• The field trip approval form (provided at the start of the school year), must be signed, before a student can attend any field trip.