Welcome to Hodgkins Middle School, a candidate school for

							                                              International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
                                                          Clear Lake Middle School
                                                             1940 Elmwood Lane
                                                           Denver, Colorado 80221

Welcome to Clear Lake Middle School, an authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. The Middle Years
Programme (MYP) is for students aged 11-16, in grades 6-10. Here at Clear Lake we are a school-wide program, which means that
we encourage all of our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to become life-long learners, critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and
responsible, compassionate global citizens. The three main components of MYP are communication, holistic learning, and
international mindedness. Clear Lake also offers an Honors Program for those students who wish to pursue a more challenging,
yet stimulating curricular study. These students have the opportunity to continue their MYP studies at Ranum High School for
grades 9-10, with the additional opportunity to apply for the Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12. Students who complete
the Diploma Programme can acquire college credit and are highly regarded by many colleges and universities.

MYP incorporates five Areas of Interaction into all academic courses: Approaches to Learning – “learning how to learn”, Community
   and Service – “doing something good without getting paid”, Human Ingenuity “creating things that can impact the world”,
      Environments – “taking care of our world today and keeping it fit for the future”, and Health and Social Education –
                                       “making good choices for your mind and your body.”

The MYP curriculum emphasizes appreciating other cultures, becoming competent problem-solvers, accepting differences of
people and their opinions, and promoting life-long learning. The MYP curriculum consists of eight content areas of study:

Language A – English – basic communication that makes it possible to understand, be understood and
               establish a personal identity
Language B – a second language, different from a native language, that focuses on the ability to speak
               and comprehend
Humanities -
         Geography – an understanding of the immediate, regional, national and global environment
         History – critically use historical sources and accurately analyze evidence, recognize bias and argue
                    empathetically
Sciences - General Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science- an understanding of the
             scientific method and approach to problem solving
Mathematics – an understanding of mathematical reasoning, applying math and evaluating data, acquiring
                mathematical intuition
Technology – basic technology literacy and communication, democratic decision-making in our technological
              world, scrutinizing technology for social and environmental awareness
Arts – discovering principles of the cultural world with an artistic eye or point of view
Physical Education – facilitation of the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development, while
                       promoting an active, healthy lifestyle

                                                                 IBO Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate Organization 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 IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international of 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.


                 MYP is a programme of international education designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding,
                             attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world.
                           If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our Middle Years Programme
                             please contact Crystal Piper MYP coordinator, at cpiper@adams50.org 303.428.7526