International Baccalaureate

A world of possibilities

International Baccalaureate (IB)

An International Baccalaureate (IB) education can open up a world of possibilities! It seeks to develop the whole child as someone who sees learning as a life-long process, a way of life. Through its programmes and focus on the Learner Profile, students develop into inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who think critically, are self-motivated and seek out new challenges. Data shows that IB students are more successful in higher education settings than other students and are sought out by colleges and universities around the world for their ability to balance their academic, social and community interests.

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The Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on the development of the whole child, preparing students to become active, caring, lifelong learners. PYP students are encouraged to demonstrate respect for themselves and others, and to participate in the world around them.

Grade range: PK3 – 5th

A five-year-long programme, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) can be offered in two, three or four-year formats. The MYP prepares students to undertake the Diploma Programme. Research suggests that the programme contributes positively to the students’ emotional and social wellbeing.

Grade range: 6th – 10th

The Diploma Programme (DP) prepares students to succeed in higher education and beyond. Students are encouraged to develop breadth and depth of knowledge and to flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.

*At the end of the programme, students take written examinations for which they may earn up to 45 hours college credit, depending upon their scores.

Grade range: 11th – 12th*

IB Students strive to be:

Principled
Caring
Reflective
Balanced
Communicators

Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Open-minded
Risk-takers
Thinkers

In the IB they don’t just teach you what you are studying. They teach you to be a caring person. It teaches kids to not just be in their bubble but to be part of the world.

Joseph Morales
8th Grade IB Student
Harris Middle School

These SAISD schools within the Burbank and Jefferson feeder
groups create a PreK3 to Graduation pathway to an IB education.

Woodlawn Hills Elementary

IB World School for the Primary Years Programme
Tabitha Acevedo, Head of School

Guadalupe Alvarado, PYP Coordinator

Woodlawn Hills Elementary provides a student-centered and safe learning environment where students are excited to inquire, collaborate, and problem-solve using higher order thinking skills while working free of judgment and taking ownership for their learning. We are committed to inspiring our students to become respectful, caring, and globally minded lifelong learners, who will help create a better and more peaceful world.

Martha Martinez-Silva, Head of School??Woodlawn Hills Elementary provides a student-centered and safe learning environment where students are excited to inquire, collaborate, and problem-solve using higher order thinking skills while working free of judgment and taking ownership for their learning. We are committed to inspiring our students to become respectful, caring, and globally minded lifelong learners, who will help create a better and more peaceful world.

Longfellow Middle School

IB World School for the Middle Years Programme
Dr. Jennifer Zavala, Head of School

Jacqueline Carter, MYP Coordinator

IWorld School for the Middle Years Programme?Nancy Rodriguez, Head of School

Longfellow Middle School provides an inclusive, relevant, comprehensive education within a principled, diverse community. We are committed to inspiring in all Spartans a love of learning and an affinity for risk, empowering them to persevere as balanced, thoughtful, and active global citizens.

Fenwick Academy

IB World School for the Primary and Middle Years Programmes
Cassie McClung, Head of School

Jenna Hixon, PYP Coordinator and Danielle Courchesne, MYP coordinator

Fenwick Academy is committed to empowering lifelong learners to be contributing members of the community by embracing academic excellence, a strong learner profile, service to others, and individual student passions.

Woodlawn Academy

IB World School for the Primary and Middle Years Programmes
Luis De La Garza, Head of School

Ana Femath, PYP Coordinator and Evie Sperry, MYP Coordinator

Woodlawn Academy seeks to serve the community by developing inquiring, knowledgeable, life-long learners by providing a rigorous environment for learning. We will diversify the curriculum to foster caring, compassionate, globally minded students who have an awareness of their impact on others. We help our students collaborate to create a better, more peaceful world and culture through understanding and respect.

Jefferson High School

IB World School for the Diploma and Middle Years Programmes
Gregory Rivers, Head of School

Jennifer Love, MYP Coordinator & Yareli Melendez DP Coordinator

Thomas Jefferson High School provides an inclusive, relevant, comprehensive education within a principled diverse community. We are committed to inspiring in each Mustang a love of learning and an affinity for risk, empowering them to persevere as balanced and thoughtful global citizens.

IB World School for the Diploma and ?Middle Years Programmes?Ralf Halderman, Head of School

Thomas Jefferson High School provides an inclusive, relevant, comprehensive education within a principled diverse community. We are committed to inspiring in each Mustang a love of learning and an affinity for risk, empowering ?them to persevere as balanced and thoughtful global citizens.

Briscoe Elementary

IB World School for the Primary Years Programme
Jennifer Emerson, Head of School

Cari Richter, PYP Coordinator

Briscoe Elementary is committed to developing life-long learners through a program of differentiated and rigorous inquiry, equipping students to become innovative and collaborative learners in a global society.

Jennifer Emerson, Head of School??Briscoe Elementary is committed to developing life-long learners through a program of differentiated and rigorous inquiry, equipping students to become innovative and collaborative learners in a global society.

Harris Middle School

IB World School for the Middle Years Programme
John Kevin Hilliard, Head of School

Veronika Gutierrez Mendoza, MYP Coordinator

Joel C. Harris Middle School develops inquiring, knowledgeable, caring learners and leaders who are mindful of intercultural connections. Our students become contributing members of their communities, building a better world.

?Joel C. Harris Middle School develops inquiring, knowledgeable, caring learners and leaders who are mindful of intercultural connections. Our students become contributing members of their communities, building a better world.?Joel C. Harris Middle School develops inquiring, knowledgeable, caring learners and leaders who are mindful of intercultural connections. Our students become contributing members of their communities, building a better world.

Burbank High School

IB World School for the Diploma and Middle Years Programmes
Irene Talamantes, Head of School

Gabriela Gonzalez, MYP Coordinator & Barbara Perez, DP Coordinator

Luther Burbank High School develops life-long learners who are able to communicate their ideas in a knowledgeable and reflective way that encourages creativity, open-mindedness, and principled behaviors while developing sensitivity and respect for all people and cultures.

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