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At Unity Reed High School, there are many ways to be IB. For most students, their journey begins in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) during their 9th and 10th grade years. While all MYP classes are grounded in the IB Philosophy, our Advanced MYP courses are designed to prepare students with the academic and learning skills necessary to be successful in the IB Diploma (IBDP) and IB Career (IBCP) Programmes. Students earn weighted GPA credit in high school and, based on assessment scores, can earn college credits.

Please take the time to explore the videos and pages for specific details about the programs, but first, we invite you to watch our "Embrace the Pride" video for all incoming students. In it you can see how international-mindedness is at the heart of who we are, as is a dedication to the IB Learner Profile traits of being open-minded, caring, balanced, principled, reflective, and knowledgeable. At URHS, we are inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and risk-takers.

 

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.

 IB Learner Profile

Central to everything in the IB Programme is the IB Learner Profile. The IB Learner Profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others, and the world around them. At Unity Reed High School, we aim to develop learners who are:

Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-Takers
Balanced
Reflective




What makes the International Baccalaureate stand out among other specialty programs?

 

1. Global-Mindedness - Central to IB is the mission to encourage students around the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their difference, can also be right

2. Authorization - Unity Reed High School has external accountability for its teaching and learning that holds students and teachers to international standards

3. Multi-modal Assessment - Without a focus on multiple choice or timed tests, students develop as writers, researchers, planners, and presenters

4. Focus on whole-student Learning - Every grade level combines a focus on academics with a commitment to service, physical activity, and the exploration of creativity

5. Capstone Projects & Courses - Learning in all subjects is interconnected so skills transfer; students have opportunities to reflect and make connections, leading to confidence in a variety of subjects and settings

6. Dedicated Support Team for Students - Beyond their counselors and administrators, students in the IB Programme have the MYP, DP, and CP Coordinators working to support their learning, personal growth, and long-term goals