What is IB? & What is not IB? Two Questions . . . What is IB? & What is not IB?

Interdisciplinary & Service What is IB? Holistic learning Interdisciplinary & Service Understanding International Mindedness

Holistic Learning = Teaching the whole child

The IB Learner Profile

Learner Profile Inquirer Knowledgeable Thinker Communicator Reflective Cognitive Inquirer Knowledgeable Thinker Communicator Reflective Attitude Principled Open Minded Balanced Caring Risk Taker

Interdisciplinary Understanding Learning between subjects: Areas of Interaction & The “Octagon”

Areas of Interaction

8 subject areas

International Mindedness What do you know about the world? What languages to you speak? Are you going to take what you know and use it to make the world better?

What does IB look like when you put it all together?

Walker Middle Magnet Mission And Vision Empowering students to take what they have learned and use it to make the world a better place. Mission: Equipping internationally minded students through rigorous, service based learning in an atmosphere of creativity, inquiry, and fun.

What is NOT IB? #1 IB is only for smart kids . . . #2 All IB kids do is study . . .

Our Motto . . . RIGOR SERVICE PLAY

So how do I join the Walker Wolves Nation?

Advantages at Walker MYP in Hillsborough County offers greatest likelihood of your child having the IB experience. Earlier hours – 7:35 to 2:55pm – AM & PM H.O.S.T. Added points on high school magnet applications and selection index Highly specialized, IB and internationally trained faculty Access to a global learning community

How do I get in? Middle School: Lottery Scores do NOT affect results High School Competitive Attending a magnet middle school gives an advantage on magnet high school application

List serve Go to walker.mysdhc.org Under ‘5th grade families’ click on ‘Sign up for updates’

Walker’s website

How do I apply? Go to: www.sdhc.k12.fl.us Click on ‘Choice options’

Under “Application Center” Click on “Click here”

How do I get to Walker? Car Local routes for historic Walker attendance area Magnet transportation using HUB system available all other students Free and available when you need it Extensive car pool matching available

When can I apply??? January 9, 2012 Middle School Magnet Application Period: December 4, 2011- January 9, 2012

So what can I now tell the world about IB?

Holistic Learning

Interdisciplinary Service Learning

International Mindedness

Overview International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program A program for 11-14 year olds . . . not just smart kids who only study Student centered learning International Mindedness Academically rigorous Interdisciplinary – Focus on learning between subjects Designed and reviewed by experienced, practicing educators

What if I have additional questions about applying? Choice information line 813 272 4692

The only way to limit your options is to not apply by January 9th . . . Applying does not limit your options. If your child is selected in the lottery, you can accept or decline. Applying is FREE and takes about 5 minutes.

Tour the campus and experience all things Walker. Don’t forget . . . Walker 5th Grade Open House Thursday, January 5, 2012 Tour the campus and experience all things Walker.