IB Community Forum in Dobbs Ferry Wednesday

International Baccalaureate (IB) Community Forum

WHEN: Wednesday, May 30 ^th @ 7:00 PM  

WHERE: High School/Middle School Cafeteria  

WHO: Springhurst and Middle School parents are encouraged to attend in addition to High School families  

WHAT: Outcomes

• To develop a common understanding of “Why IB?” for parents at all grade levels.
• To ascertain what a well-educated, well-prepared Dobbs Ferry High School graduate should look like (will break into small discussion groups).
• To determine if IB is the best match with the District’s core educational values and academic standards.
• To examine how the IB Learner Profile complements the key skills that 21 ^st Century students need to master.
• To review 10 Reasons why the IB Diploma Program prepares students for college.

HOW: Agenda

• Introduction and Context Setting (Superintendent Lisa Brady)
• IB Program Overview
• Middle Years Program Exploration
• College Information
• Questions and Answers
• John Falino, Dobbs Ferry High School Principal
• Sandra Intrieri, Dobbs Ferry High School assistant Principal
• Marion Halberg, IB Coordinator

WHY:        

As one of the first schools in Westchester County to be selected as an IB World School, we have a commitment to make our program the best that it can be. Please join us for this important discussion about the IB Program on 

Wednesday, May 30 ^th @ 7:00 p.m. in the High School/Middle School Cafeteria.