International Baccalaureate

Middle Years Programme

Summit Ridge MIddle School is an Authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) World School.

What is the IB?

IB Mission Statement

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 programmes of international 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.

Four Programmes

The Primary Years Programme (PYP)

For students aged 3 to 12 years, the PYP focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP)

For students aged 11 to 16, the MYP provides a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. The MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation.

The IB Diploma Programme (DP)

For students aged 16 to 19, this is an academically challenging programme with final examinations that prepare students for success at the university level and beyond.

The IB Career-related Programme (CP)

For students aged 16 to 19, the CP consists of DP courses studied alongside a unique CP core.

Learn more about the International Baccalaureate® organization and educational mission:

International Baccalaureate: Our Mission

Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Summit Ridge

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a schoolwide framework that encourages all 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 and celebrates inquirers. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

What does a MYP/IB classroom look like?

Posted on walls and board:
- Learner profiles
- IB and school mission statements
- Unit Statement of Inquiry and Key Concept
- Student work/visible thinking
Students are:
- Making choices and decisions
- Using materials in flexible/manageable ways
- Initiating inquiry and asking questions
- Working collaboratively
- Developing an understanding
Teachers are:
- Facilitating student discussions
- Encouraging questioning
- Differentiating
- Inquiring
- Allowing time for thinking and reflection
- Cultivating creativity
- Using technology
- Inspiring interest in a wide variety of perspectives

SRMS Policies

International Baccalaureate in Jeffco

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program was founded in 1967 to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education for students throughout the world. The IB prepares students for adulthood by enhancing skills in creativity, critical thinking, technology and international understanding.

Students may earn college credit for the IB exams by scoring a four or higher. Students who complete the IB Diploma Programme shall, at a minimum, receive 24 semester credits. These credits can apply to general education, elective or major requirements (at the institution’s discretion). The credit is guaranteed to transfer but it’s not guaranteed to apply to degree requirements. Please contact the colleges you wish to attend to see how your IB scores will be accepted.

Learn More About International Baccalaureate

Contact Us

For any questions regarding the IB Middle Years Programme at Summit Ridge Middle School, please contact the IB Coordinator.

Hannah Olson
- Hannah.Olson@jeffco.k12.co.us
- 303-982-8068