Policies IB requires all MYP schools to create, utilize, and reflect on four essential policies: Special Needs Learners, Assessment, Language and Academic Integrity/ Honesty Policy. The full document of the all four policies are accessible at . Subject Area Aims Arts The aims of MYP arts are to encourage and enable students to: • create and present art • develop skills specific to the discipline • engage in a process of creative exploration and (self-) discovery • make purposeful connections between investigation and practice • understand the relationship between art and its contexts • respond to and reflect on art • deepen their understanding of the world. Design MYP design enables students to develop not only practical skills but also strategies for creative and critical thinking. The aims of MYP design are to encourage and enable students to: • enjoy the design process, and develop an appreciation of its elegance and power • develop knowledge, understanding and skills from different disciplines to design and create solutions to problems using the design cycle • use and apply technology effectively as a means to access, process and communicate information, model and create solutions, and to solve problems • develop an appreciation of the impact of design innovations for life, global society and environments • appreciate past, present and emerging design within cultural, political, social, historical and environmental contexts • develop respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems • act with integrity and honesty, and take responsibility for their own actions developing effective working practices. Health and Physical Education The aims of MYP physical and health education are to encourage and enable students to: • use inquiry to explore physical and health education concepts • participate effectively in a variety of contexts • understand the value of physical activity • achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle • collaborate and communicate effectively • build positive relationships and demonstrate social responsibility • reflect on their learning experiences. Individuals and Societies The aims of MYP individuals and societies are to encourage and enable students to: • appreciate human and environmental commonalities and diversity • understand the interactions and interdependence of individuals, societies and the environment • understand how both environmental and human systems operate and evolve • identify and develop concern for the well-being of human communities and the natural environment Language Acquisition The aims of MYP language acquisition are to encourage and enable students to: • gain proficiency in an additional language while supporting maintenance of their mother tongue and cultural heritage • develop a respect for, and understanding of, diverse linguistic and cultural
heritages • develop the communication skills necessary for further language learning, and for study, work and leisure in a range of contexts Language and Literature The aims of MYP language and literature are to encourage and enable students to: • use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression, analysis and social interaction • develop the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a variety of contexts • develop critical, creative and personal approaches to studying and analyzing literary and non-literary texts Mathematics The aims of MYP mathematics courses are to encourage and enable students to: • enjoy mathematics, develop curiosity and begin to appreciate its elegance and power • develop an understanding of the principles and nature of mathematics • communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of contexts • develop logical, critical and creative thinking • develop confidence, perseverance and independence in mathematical thinking and problem-solving • develop powers of generalization and abstraction • apply and transfer skills to a wide range of real-life situations, other areas of knowledge and future developments • appreciate how developments in technology and mathematics have influenced each other; the moral, social and ethical implications arising from the work of mathematicians and the applications of mathematics; the international dimension in mathematics; and the contribution of mathematics to other areas of knowledge • develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to pursue further studies in mathematics • develop the ability to reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others. Science The MYP sciences group aims to encourage and enable students to: • understand and appreciate science and its implications • consider science as a human endeavour with benefits and limitations • cultivate analytical, inquiring and flexible minds that pose questions, solve problems, construct explanations and judge arguments • develop skills to design and perform investigations, evaluate evidence and reach conclusions • build an awareness of the need to effectively collaborate and communicate • apply language skills and knowledge in a variety of real-life contexts • develop sensitivity towards the living and non-living environments • reflect on learning experiences and make informed choices