The school promotes open communication based on understanding and respect. Communication with parents by IBC via EVRITS listserv Maintained 2014/2015 IBC/HOS None Parental Involvement on Copies of EVRITS emails The school places importance on language learning, including mother tongue, host country language and other languages Continuation of Chinese, Spanish in related arts rotations Literacy focus calendar, morning news broadcasts August 2014, on-going HOS Spanish teacher salary (before school) x2 Master schedule; Confucius Institute partnership The school participates in the IB world community. Join the IB Virtual Community/Networking on-going IBC/HOS Trainings Membership in IBVC/training attendance OCC logins distributed & monitored The school supports access for students to the IB programme(s) and philosophy All students are IB students at our school. Maintained IBC/HOS Master schedule B: Organization B1: Leadership and structure The school’s leadership and administrative structures ensure the implementation of the Programme. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective The school has developed systems to keep the governing body informed about the on-going implementation and development of the programme(s). PLCs EVRITS listserv On-going IBC/HOS Course materials Course materials, PLC meeting agendas. The school has developed a governance and leadership structure that supports the implementation of the programme(s). Leadership team PLC meetings Partnerships with ENCORE program Develop IB advisory board On-going HOS IBC Encore instructor IBC Course materials Leadership team agendas, PLC meetings, Encore plan of action Academic Excellence committee serves as IB advisory board
The head of school/school principal and programme coordinator demonstrate pedagogical leadership aligned with the philosophy of the programme(s). Whole-school IB informational lessons distributed Design class addresses Design & Technology requirements PLCs August 2014 On-going IBC/HOS Course materials PLC materials Master schedule, course materials, PLCs The school has appointed a programme coordinator with a job description, release time, support and resources to carry out the responsibilities of the position. Yes Maintained On-going HOS None IBC Job Description The school develops and implements policies and procedures that support the programme(s). Yes PBL theme alignment with key & related concepts On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS None Unit Plans/assessments; projects The school has systems in place for the continuity and on-going development of the programme(s). Provide training at retreat & weekly PLCs Traditions for awards at assemblies & graduation Teachers attend vertical alignment meetings at Hillsboro HS August 2014 Ongoing Ongoing Teachers, IBC Retreat Retreat agenda; PLCs The school carries out programme evaluation involving all stakeholders Academic Excellence committee – parent survey Feedback survey given to teachers during PLCs Second semester (January 2014) Academic Excellence Committee (parents) IBC None – use Evrits distribution Evrits Google form feedback
The school provides support for its students with learning and/or special educational needs and support for their teachers. Exceptional education department lead allocated EL support personnel full time 9/2013 HOS Salary & benefits EL program; Exceptional Education support staff & meetings; PLCs addressing student support strategies The school has systems in place to guide and counsel students through the programme(s). Mentorship with PBL and year 3 community projects January 2015 IBC Year 3 teachers, mentors Mentoring plan per the year 3 project The student schedule or timetable allows for the requirements of the programme(s) to be met. Master Schedule On-going HOS None Master Schedule The school utilizes the resources and expertise of the community to enhance learning within the programme(s). Implementation of Project-Based Learning & project expositions with community feedback sessions. On-going Teachers Materials & supplies for projects built into school budget (PTO funds) Expo participation/awards. The school allocates resources to implement the Primary Years Programme exhibition, the Middle Years Programme personal project and the Diploma Programme extended essay for all students, depending on the programme(s) offered. Community project expo May 2015 IBC/HOS None Expo participation
The written curriculum provides opportunities for reflection on human commonality, diversity and multiple perspectives. Project-based learning Unit plans incorporate Socratic Seminar On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS None. Unit plans Project Expo The written curriculum is informed by current IB publications and is reviewed regularly to incorporate developments in the programme(s). Training of all staff on Next Chapter. PLCs & other professional development to support teacher learning & implementation. Summer 2017 2014/15 IBC/HOS/ district coach PTO-Supplemented funds for training and travel. Training documentation Unit plans The written curriculum integrates the policies developed by the school to support the programme(s). The written curriculum fosters development of the IB learner profile attributes. IB Learner profiles will be found in lesson plans/ unit plans when appropriate On-going 2014/15 Teachers, IBC/HOS None Lesson Plans Unit Plans Observations
C3: Teaching and learning Teaching and learning reflects IB philosophy. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective Teaching and learning aligns with the requirements of the programme(s). All teachers will develop unit plans aligned with the requirements of the programme On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS None Lesson Plans, observations Teaching and learning engages students as inquirers and thinkers. Teachers will employ Project Based Learning strategies, developing 4 projects per year On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS None PBL Lesson Plans, project expo Teaching and learning builds on what students know and can do. All teachers will develop weekly lesson plans aligned with the requirements of the programme On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS None Lesson Plans, observations Teaching and learning promotes the understanding and practice of academic honesty. Develop academic honesty policy May 2015 IBC/Teachers None Document Teaching and learning supports students to become actively responsible for their own learning. Teachers will employ Project Based Learning strategies, developing 4 projects per year On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS None PBL Lesson Plans, project expo Teaching and learning addresses human commonality, diversity and multiple perspectives. On-going Teachers Unit plans, observations, project expo Teaching and learning addresses the diversity of student language needs, including those for students learning in a language(s) other than mother tongue Master schedule reflects course offerings of Mandarin Chinese and Spanish On-going HOS Salaries Lesson observations & master schedule design. Teaching and learning demonstrates that all teachers are responsible for language development of students All teachers are incorporating the Language Common Core Curriculum standards into their IB Practice; building-wide literacy focus On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS None Lesson Plans Unit Plans Observations Teaching and learning uses a range and variety of strategies. PLC agendas reflect teacher & student needs. Kagan training (2012/13) On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS $5000 Kagan Training (paid from PTO budget 2012/13) Lesson Plans/ Reflection Differentiated Instruction – Kagan Model
C4: Assessment Assessment at the school reflects IB assessment philosophy. Objective Actions Date to be achieved Person/group responsible for achieving this objective Budgetary implications Evidence of achievement or of progress towards achievement of the objective Assessment at the school aligns with the requirements of the programme(s). IB PD 7/26/12 & 7/27/12 – Lou Marshano (Assessment Training) Intensive PD for this is needed. 7/26/2012 & 7/27/2012 On-going IBC/HOS $5500 plus travel (2012 budget) Assessments/ Unit Plans PD Opportunities/ Spread sheet The school communicates its assessment philosophy, policy and procedures to the school community Parent will be informed of the IB assessment procedures as well as the standards based grading via EVRITS, PTO meetings, and website On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS None Evrits communication logs, posting of PTO meeting presentations The school uses a range of strategies and tools to assess student learning Kagan training Project Based Learning On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS $5000 Kagan Training (PTO budget 2012/13) Lesson Plans/ Reflection Differentiated Instruction – Kagan Model The school provides students with feedback to inform and improve their learning. Effort grades (ATL) Progress reports, report cards On-going Teachers Effort grades (ATL) Progress reports, report cards The school has systems for recording student progress aligned with the assessment philosophy of the programme(s). Effort grades (ATL) Progress reports, report cards, Class Dojo On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS Effort grades (ATL) Progress reports, report cards, Class Dojo The school has systems for reporting student progress aligned with the assessment philosophy of the programme(s). Effort grades (ATL) Progress reports, report cards, Class Dojo The school analyses assessment data to inform teaching and learning. PLCs address student data Maintained Teachers, IBC/HOS None Benchmark analysis during PLCs Data wall interaction The school provides opportunities for students to participate in, and reflect on, the assessment of their work Investigate PD on implementation of student-led conferences On-going Teachers, IBC/HOS Substitutes – Code 16 days Execution of student-led conferences