IB Diploma Program Contract

IB Diploma Program Contract Eastridge High School

The aim of the IB program is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

IB learners strive to be: At Eastridge, this means I will: Inquirers: They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills  ask questions necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in  engage in class discussion learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be  explore areas of interest sustained throughout their lives. Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local  stay in touch with local, national, and world news and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge  make connections between curricular areas and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of  immerse myself in course topics disciplines. Thinkers: They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically  look at all sides of an issue and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make  not necessarily accept the quickest, easiest reasoned, ethical decisions. solution  not give up in the face of difficulty Communicators: They understand and express ideas and information  speak and listen with purpose and confidence confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of  receive and give feedback that is constructive modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in  seek help when i need it, because it is ok to need collaboration with others. help sometimes Principled: They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of  respect deadlines fairness, justice and respect or the dignity of the individual, groups and  do the right thing, even when it isn’t convenient or communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the popular consequences that accompany them.  be the primary reason for my success Open-minded: They understand and appreciate their own cultures and  value my own culture and educate others about it personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and  accept that others may be both different, and right traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed  grow as a person as a direct result of the diversity to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to this school provides grow from the experience. Caring: They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs  engage in the CAS program and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and  attempt to leave Eastridge a better place than IB Diploma Program Contract Eastridge High School act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the when I entered environment.  help my IB classmates through this experience Risk-takers: They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with  try new things courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to  stand up for what i believe is right explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in  make my decisions without consulting the defending their beliefs. majority Balanced: They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and  maintain a diverse mix of extra-curricular emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and activities others.  create a work schedule that allows down time  have a support system Reflective: They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning  know my own limits and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths  take feedback in the spirit it is given and limitations in order to support their learning and personal  learn from setbacks development.

To make success in this program possible, I am entitled to:  A dedicated, readily available IB coordinator  A highly qualified, supportive teaching staff  Focused, personal assistance with CAS and the Extended Essay  Access to all school resources  Parental support

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