About IB at LCMA

Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is one of only four Polk County Public Schools institutions to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.

IB challenges students to excel in their studies, and encourages both personal and academic achievement. The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme provides students with opportunities to become active learners, with an international mindset and the ability to empathize with others, while also developing their intellect and life skills.

Students take part in eight different required courses, making connections and transferring knowledge from one subject to another.

Students at Middle Years Programme schools work to develop their own potential, explore learning preferences, take appropriate risks, and reflect often as they formulate a strong sense of personal identity.

MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME (MYP) 

Developing Students in the Middle Years Programme

The MYP aims to develop students who are:

  • Active learners
  • Internationally minded
  • Able to empathize with others
  • Ready to pursue lives of purpose and meaning, using the intellect and skills they develop in the program

As part of the IB continuum, the MYP is designed to help students develop the characteristics of the IB learner profile.

IB LEARNER PROFILE

It offers students opportunities to:

  • Develop their potential
  • Explore their learning preferences
  • Take appropriate risks
  • Reflect on, and develop, a strong sense of personal identity

At a time when students are establishing their identity and building their self-esteem, the MYP motivates students and helps them to achieve success in school - and in life beyond the classroom.

Students in Action - 3 Ways

LCMA Portfolio Review

Let's celebrate your middle schooler's learning!

Participate in portfolio review sessions each semester with your child:

  • See YOUR child leading a discussion of what they've learned and what causes them to struggle.
  • Listen to them share ideas for increasing their learning.
  • Be impressed as they show you work samples and MYP achievement results and share their reflections on their work.
  • Take 20 minutes to let your child lead through his or her learning experiences here at LCMA.
  • You'll be amazed at what you learn!

Your encouragement and support will make all the difference!