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  • WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE?

    The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a framework that encourages both person​al and academic achievement, challenging students to become critical and engaged thinkers who actively participate in their local, national, and global societies.


    The aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people with adaptable skills to tackle society's complex challenges.
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    MISSION STATEMENT

    The mission of Benjamin E. Mays High School is to inspire learners in a secure, nurturing and collaborative environment to promote social and global awareness through academic ownership.

    Benjamin E. Mays High School is recognized as an IB World School authorized for MYP & CP; however it is also recognized as a candidate school* for the DP. This school is pursuing DP authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
     
    The IB programme fosters the development of essential skills that empower students to compete on a global scale. By deliberately cultivating these competencies, students gain access to opportunities that might otherwise remain beyond their reach. - Mrs. Howard, IB Assistant Principal
     

    THE LEARNER PROFILE

    The learner profile brings the IB’s mission to life by encouraging students to grow into well-rounded individuals. IB learners aim to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective. These qualities reflect a wide range of skills and responsibilities that go beyond academics, fostering a deeper respect for themselves, others, and the world around them. It’s a commitment to building a community where everyone learns and grows together.
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    Policy Survey

     

    Benjamin E. Mays High School is recognized as an IB World School authorized for MYP & CP; however it is also recognized as a candidate school* for the DP. This school is pursuing DP authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe 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 (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.