+ School at St. George Pace
+ Accomplishments-What makes us unique? One of most sought after schools in HISD; completely full in PreK – 3 rd . Current Enrollment of 790 = highest in school history Received International Baccalaureate Authorization-an official IB World School Completed creation of 6 units of inquiry per grade level Ranked 16 th among HISD schools in Children At Risk Survey- 2014 Received an “A” rating and top 13% of all schools in Texas Accountability Rating for 2014 Met Standard-Distinctions earned in Math, Science and Top 25% of Student Progress Student Achievement Score of 86 (target-55) Closing Performance Gap Score of 49 (target-28) Texas Honor Circle Award for Fiscal Responsibility Diverse student population-over 30 home languages
+ Our Mission Statements The International Baccalaureate The School at St. George Place aims to develop inquiring, empowers learners to become knowledgeable and caring young principled, compassionate, people who help to create a better reflective citizens who and more peaceful world through construct meaning through intercultural understanding and rigorous, inquiry-based respect. learning experiences. With open minds and hearts we To this end the organization works embrace and respect diversity with schools, governments and international organizations to of culture, ways of learning develop challenging programmes and living in an international of international education and community where building rigorous assessment. knowledge is a life-long process . 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.
+ IB BASICS THE HISTORY OF IB 1968-IB Diploma Program began at International School of Geneva-led to a creation of a diploma for international students 1980s-Diploma recognized by top universities around the world 1994-Beginning of Middle Years Programme (MYP) 1997-Beginning of Primary Years Programme (PYP)
+ Facts and Figures 3,482 schools in 144 countries 1,061,000 students are enrolled in IB programs worldwide 4 Program Types Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12 975 schools Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16 989 schools Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19 2,367 schools Career-related Certificate (IBCC) for students aged 16 to 19 PYP only schools world wide-557 PYP only school in North America and Caribbean-337 1,388 IB World Schools in United States
+ Benefits of the IB Program What makes the program unique? Encourages international-mindedness in students Encourages a positive attitude toward learning by engaging students in inquiries and making them aware of the process of learning Reflects real life by going beyond traditional subject learning Emphasis development of whole student through the Learner Profile.
+ Emphasis in Primary Years Programme Traditional Approach PYP Approach • Factually driven • Inquiry driven • “inch deep, mile wide” • Facts are seen as a foundation • New knowledge not to build new knowledge and transferable understand concepts • Emphasis on covering material • Transdisciplinary-connections made across disciplines and to real world • Emphasis on ideas and making connections • Develops international- mindedness
+ Essential Elements Knowledge- Significant, relevant content Concepts- ideas that have relevance within the subject areas but also transcend them Skills- capabilities the students need to demonstrate to succeed in a changing, challenging world
+ Essential Elements Attitudes-Dispositions that are expressions of fundamental values, beliefs and feelings about learning Action- a manifestation in practice of the other essential elements
+ Important Community Events EXPO-May Exhibition-May Student Led Conference-Fall and Spring IB Nights-Fall and Spring Literacy Night-Fall Spaghetti Supper and Auction-April Fall Family Dance-October PTO Night-Quarterly
+ How can you get involved? Mentorships for our Exhibition students Provide opportunities for students to take action Guest speakers for specific units of inquiry Attend school events and spread the word Donations for teacher training and resources
+ Contact Information Principal: Dave Wheat DWHEAT@houstonisd.org Dean: Lisa Hernandez LHERNA15@houstonisd.org Phone: 713-625-1499 Follow us on Twitter: Sch_StGeorge
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