The IB Primary Years Programme is for students in elementary school. Currently, both Elkhart Elementary offers an authorized PYP.
The Primary Years Programme focuses on the development of a student as a whole child and applies the following broad themes to learning content:
- Who we are
- Where we are in place and time
- How we express ourselves
- How the world works
- How we organize ourselves
- Sharing the planet
These six themes are designed to enhance learning in the traditional subject areas. They encourage students to view themselves as global citizens and create a transdisciplinary framework to encourage thinking that 'goes beyond' the confines of the traditional, standards-based curriculum.
For more information, contact Elkhart at 303-340-3050.
"Every day is a new adventure. There has not been one assignment that I didn't really get into and think about. I can tell that the teachers love to teach and the students love to learn." - Loretta Miller, IB student