Young Scholars of Central PA 
Charter School
Young Scholars of Central PA 
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WHAT IS IB EDUCATION

  1. Since January 2017 Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School has been an authorized IB Middle Years Programme World School. Young Scholars is currently an IB Primary Years Programme World School.
  2. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improving the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high-quality programs of international education that share a powerful vision.


3. 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 programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

4. Young Scholars of Central PA CS offers an ideal setting for students to pursue the IB program. The administration and staff seek to support students in their pursuit of academic excellence, extra-curricular achievement, citizenship, and most importantly personal growth.


5. Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programs: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). 

For more information contact Baris Yilmaz(MYP) or Crystal Confer(PYP)

IB LEARNER PROFILES

  • At the heart of the IB is the “learner profile”, a long- term, holistic vision of education that underpins all three programmes and puts the student at the center of everything we do.
  • The learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. The ten aspirational qualities of the learner profile inspire and motivate the work of teachers, students, and schools, providing a statement of the aims and values of the IB and a definition of what we mean by “international-mindedness”.
  • The learner profile unites us all with a common focus: on the whole person, as a lifelong learner. It applies to us all – students, teachers, parents, or administrators – for we are all continually learning.

INQUIRERS

KNOWLEDGEABLE

KNOWLEDGEABLE

Students 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

KNOWLEDGEABLE

KNOWLEDGEABLE

Students 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

KNOWLEDGEABLE

Students exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems and make reasoned ethical decisions.

COMMUNICATORS

Students 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

OPEN MINDED

Students 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

OPEN MINDED

Students 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

RISK-TAKERS

RISK-TAKERS

Students 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

RISK-TAKERS

RISK-TAKERS

Students 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

RISK-TAKERS

REFLECTIVE

Students understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

REFLECTIVE

REFLECTIVE

REFLECTIVE

Students 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.

What is the Primary Years Programme?

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  • The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) challenges students to think for themselves and take responsibility for their learning as they explore local and global issues and opportunities in real-life contexts.
  • It nurtures and develops students aged 3 to 10 as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.
  • The PYP aims to develop active learners and internationally-minded young people who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning.
  • The programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally, and globally.
  • The result is young people who are creative, critical, and reflective thinkers.

Why offer the PYP?

Research shows that students participating in the PYP:

  • Learn how to think for themselves
  • Take Responsibility for their own learning
  • Learn how to demonstrate respect for themselves and others
  • Develop international-mindedness by working with others for a shared purpose and taking positive action for change
  • Learn by doing, connecting the classroom to the larger world

What is the MIDDLE Years Programme?

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  • The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) emphasizes intellectual challenge.
  • It encourages students aged 11 to 16 to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, preparing them for success in further study and in life.
  • The MYP aims to develop active learners and internationally-minded young people who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning.
  • The programme empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally.
  • The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

Why offer the MYP?

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
  • Consistently have greater success in IB Diploma Programme examinations
  • Thrive in positive school cultures where they are engaged and motivated to excel
  • Develop an understanding of global challenges and a commitment to act as responsible citizens.

The MYP was revised in September 2014 to provide a more rigorous and highly flexible framework that powerfully integrates with local educational requirements. New industry-leading onscreen examinations and e-Portfolios offer exciting opportunities for reliable, robust digital assessment of student achievement.

RESOURCES

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