The Harbor Schools Campus is a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme. This school
is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a
common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international
education that this school believes is important for our students.
Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization
(IBO) as IB World Schools can offer any of its three academic programmes: the
Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma
Programme. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be
granted.
For further information about the IBO and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org.
IB Learner
Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded
people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the
planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB
Learners strive to be:
Inquirers: They develop
their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry
and research and show
independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of
learning will be
sustained
throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable: They explore
concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so
doing, they acquire
in-depth
knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of
disciplines.
Thinkers: They
exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to
recognize and approach
complex
problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators: They
understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more
than one language
and
in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in
collaboration with
others.
Principled: They act
with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and
respect for the dignity
of
the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own
actions and the
consequences
that accompany them.
Open-minded They
understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are
open to the perspectives,
values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed
to seeking and evaluating a range of points of
view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring: They show
empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They
have a personal
commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of
others and to the
environment.
Risk-takers: They
approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought,
and have the independence
of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and
articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced: They
understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to
achieve personal
well-being
for themselves and others.
Reflective: They give
thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to
assess and understand
their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal
development.
