Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School as of 2021, offering the (IB) Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme. These are two-year long programs, taking place during junior and senior year of high school. The Charter School has an “IB for All” approach, where all juniors and seniors participate in the IB curriculum.
About the International Baccalaureate
The philosophy of the IB centers around the elements of international-mindedness, student-centered education, and inquiry-based learning. The IB seeks to cultivate lifelong learners who are empowered to make a positive impact on the world, ultimately contributing to a more peaceful and better world. A central element of the IB is the development of skills in students, that will serve them well beyond their educational experience in the program.
The IB Learner Profile is a set of 10 attributes that represent the IB mission in action.
Learn more about the IB by checking out their website www.ibo.org.
Mission Statement from the IB
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.
Our School Programs
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is a rigorous and challenging academic program that is known for preparing students well for their post-secondary studies. Students at the Charter School may participate in the IB Diploma Programme as full diploma candidates, or by taking DP courses for individual course certificates. Read more about DP at MVPCS…
The IB Career-related Programme (CP) is a hybrid qualification, combining career-related learning with academic studies. The Charter School offers a set of career pathways that students may choose from. Read more about CP at MVPCS…
To learn more about the IB at the Charter School contact our IB Coordinator, Hillary Smith at hsmith@mvpcs.org.
