Hogg is an IB Middle Years School

MYP is a five-year programme that begins at age 11 and extends into high school.  It is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents. See the course selection tab on the left for how this effects your child's schedule.

 

Research shows that students participating in the MYP:

• Build confidence in managing their own learning
• Learn by doing, connecting the classroom to the larger world
• Outperform non-IB students in critical academic skills [PDF, 647KB]
• Consistently have greater success in IB Diploma Programme examinations
• Thrive in positive school cultures where they are engaged and motivated to excell [PDF, 3.2MB]
• Develop an understanding of global challenges and a commitment to act as responsible citizens.

The Programme Model

In the programme model for MYP, the center shows the student with the understanding that the learner profile is at the core of the programme.

1st Ring

• Approaches to Learning (ATL) – demonstrating a commitment to developing skills for learning.
• Approaches to Teaching – collaborative learning through inquiry.
• Concepts – highlighting a concept-driven curriculum.   
• Global Contexts – showing how learning best takes place in context.

2nd Ring

• Student-initiated action, which may involve service within the community.
• Community Project (Year 3/8th Grade) – MYP culminates in this student driven action project.

3rd Ring

Shows the broad and balanced curriculum of the MYP programme.  The distinction between subject groups blurs to indicate the interdisciplinary nature of the MYP.  The subject groups are connected through global contexts and key concepts.

IB COURSE SELECTION

• The Middle Years Program curriculum develops students' personal understanding, emerging sense of self, and responsibility in their community. In the MYP framework, all students are required to take courses in eight content areas. In addition, students have the opportunity to enroll in advances courses for high school credit.

  Rich Academic Programming

  Neighborhood Vanguard Program UIL Academics National Junior Honor Society Name That Book Accelerated Math Track

  Book Clubs Author Visits Yearbook Service Learning Community Project 6th Grade Summer Bridge Camp

   

• Eight Content Areas

  All students receive instruction in Eight Content Areas: Art; Design; Individuals and Societies; Language Acquisition; Language and Literature; Mathematics; Physical Education; and Science. Our goal is to create well-rounded, globally-minded students who are ready to learn and confront the challenges they face.