Primary Years Programme (PYP)

  • Shadydale Elementary School is a candidate school* for the PYP. This school is pursing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosphy- a commitment to high-quality , challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. 

     

    *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: The Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. 

     

    For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.
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  • Shadydale Elementary Mission Statement

    The mission of Shadydale Elementary is to maintain high expectations and promote academic excellence for all students. Students will develop the necessary skills needed to be inquiring, knowledgeable, and risk-taking global citizens who are empowered to take action in their school, community, and the world. 
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  • Shadydale Learner Profile:

     

    The learner profile describe a list of attributes that promote academic rigor and the establishing of a personal value system that leads to international-mindedness. Shadydale students will strive to be:

     

    • Inquirers – We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
    • Knowledgeable – We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
    • Thinkers – We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
    • Communicators – We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
    • Principled – We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
    • Open-minded – We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
    • Caring – We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
    • Risk-takers – We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change
    • Balanced – We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives – intellectual, physical, and emotional – to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
    • Reflective – We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development