MYP Parent Information

The IB framework:

• Encourages students to think critically and consider multiple perspectives

• Promotes language development and multilingual students

• Uses best practices from data-based research to best support teaching and student learning

• Provides a flexible framework so schools can meet local, state, and national requirements

Natomas Unified School District offers IB programs for students in grades TK-12.

Natomas Middle School is an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme (grades 6-8).

All NMS 6th, 7th and 8th grade students take MYP courses and are considered IB/MYP students, The IB teaching philosophy of inquiry and concepts based instruction provides the framework for all classes. Electives offered in the MYP are:

• Design

• Music

• World language

8th Grade Parents, If you would like to apply to be part of a Special Program at Inderkum High School, please use the links below:

• Scholars (grades 9-10) in preparation for the IBDP (grades 11-12)

• CECA (CA Early College Academy)

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.