Valley's Middle Years Program (IBMYP) focuses on the whole student, not just the parts that show up on standardized tests.  Students are at the center of learning, and teaching them the skills they need to master their own learning is critical to the experience.  The rigor of their coursework is higher than that of an Honors-level course in all subjects, yet the emphasis is on process instead of curriculum.  Student development of independent learning skills is supported by a strongly-knit community of teachers and IB students at all ages and levels.  

 

Ultimately, we are focused on developing in students an understanding and ownership of their own learning.  Technology and knowledge is progressing at a rapid rate - we want to foster behaviors that enable students to learn whatever they need to know (skill or information) in any area.  We seek to foster mastery of the process of learning as a skill that translates across all subject areas in permeates all aspects of life.  

 

During their sophomore year, each IB student will participate in a Personal Project, where they will explore an area of particular interest to that student and create a tangible result that demonstrates their learning.  

 

Find out more about the IB Middle Years experience here.

 

Understanding the Approaches to Learning here

 

Examine the IB Learner Profile here

 

Read about our program of study or program requirements.

 

Find out more about Personal Project here.