John Story Jenks for the Arts + Sciences is a Candidate School* for the Primary Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that John Story Jenks for the Arts + Sciences  believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

We believe . . .

Teachers must be dedicated lifelong learners who address the learning styles of all students through rigorous inquiry-based, differentiated instruction

Each student is unique and possesses the ability to achieve at high academic levels

Teachers must share, cultivate, and search for the untapped potential that lies within every student by providing them a learning environment that will support and foster enthusiasm for mastery of essential skills, critical thinking, and enduring understandings

Teachers have a responsibility to guide each student in realizing self-worth and personal responsibility while emphasizing the importance of respecting diversity

Teachers are responsible for preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, and ultimately to meet the increasing demands of a global society and workforce

A positive and supportive school community is directly related to student success

Education works best when students, families, school staff, educational entities, business and community leaders are meaningfully involved in the education process