The Middle Years Program
Making Hope Happen
The Chavez Middle Years Program (MYP) is the only program offered in San Bernardino City Unified School District that seamlessly aligns curriculum and global philosophies for high achieving students. Students begin the MYP in the 6th grade and continue throughout their academic career ending in 10th grade. Chavez MYP students may continue in the program at either Arroyo Valley High School or Cajon High School.
MYP Components
Global Context
Students learn best when their learning experiences have context. These learning experiences are most beneficial to students when they are connected to the actual lives of the students and world around them. Using global contexts, MYP students develop an understanding of their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet through developmentally appropriate explorations of:
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Identities and Relationships
Personal and Cultural identity
Orientations in Space and Time
Scientific and Technical Innovation
Fairness and Development
Globalization and Sustainability
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Approaches to Learning
Includes skills and behaviors that help students be successful. This area focus on 21st Century skills needed to be successful in both the college and career setting.
Communication
Social
Self-Management
Research
Thinking
IB Learner Profile
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success.
Each program within IB encourages a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.
The IB programs are committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile.
The profile aims to develop learners who are:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
