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YBARRA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL
Ybarra Academy of the Arts and Technology proudly became an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School in September 2011.
Our journey as an IB World School is an ongoing commitment, reflected daily in our classrooms through engaging units of inquiry and collaborative learning among students and staff. We take pride in fostering a community of curious, principled, and internationally minded learners who strive for excellence every day.
IB Mission
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Learner Profile
At Ybarra Academy, students develop attributes that shape them into internationally minded individuals. Our students strive to be:
- knowledgeable
- inquirers
- risk-takers
- communicators
- balanced
- reflective
- thinkers
- principled
- open-minded
- caring
Curriculum
Our inquiry-based curriculum is rooted in the California state standards and guided by the framework of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Teachers design six transdisciplinary units of inquiry, integrating subjects to foster deeper understanding and real-world connections.
The six transdisciplinary themes explored throughout the year are:
- Who We Are
- Where We Are in Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How We Organize Ourselves
- How the World Works
- Sharing the Planet
Taking Action
At Ybarra Academy, learning extends beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged for taking meaningful action inspired by their learning.
Actions can arise from their units of inquiry or be driven by a personal desire to make a positive impact on their school, community, or the world. Wether led by an individual or a group, these actions are student-initiated and reflect their growing sense of responsibility as global citizens.
For further information about the IB Primary Years Programme, visit www.ibo.org/pyp or contact Jacquie Robinson, PYP Coordinator at [email protected]