International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme In the St Louis Park Public Schools We are excited to announce that we are incorporating the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB) curriculum for all students in these four primary and intermediate schools: Aquila, Peter Hobart, Susan Lindgren, Cedar Manor. What is IB? The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The IB program offers an international education for students and includes three components: Primary Years (ages 3-12), Middle Years (ages 11-16) and Diploma (ages 16-19). IB creates a true international flavor within a school, and includes weekly Spanish instruction for all primary grades students (60 minutes for kindergartners and 90 minutes for grades 1-3). How will students learn? All subject areas - language arts, math, art, social studies, science / technology, and personal / social / physical education - are taught using six interdisciplinary themes: Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organize ourselves Sharing the planet In addition, all students receive weekly Spanish instruction (60 minutes for kindergartners and 90 minutes for grades 1-6). Learn more about IB Download a brochure about IB in St. Louis Park Go to St Louis Park's IB discussion page We are in the application phase of offering a fully authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB/PYP). The authorization process includes development and implementation of the IB curriculum over a period of a few years while waiting for full IB approval.

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