International Baccalaureate at McKemy
Tempe Elementary Schools is proud to offer International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme for students in grades 6-8 at McKemy Academy of International Studies.
Mission of International Baccalaureate (IB):
IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Our program encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.
Learner Profile
The IB Learner Profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.
IB learners strive to be:
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A Day in the Life of McKemy Academy Students
Cultivating World-Mindedness
IB Showcase
Exploring Diverse Interests
I think that McKemy is a wonderful choice for many reasons. Being an International Baccalaureate school, students pose really big questions and then we dig deep to answer those questions. Students have more agency over their learning.
Kathleen Burd | McKemy Humanities Teacher
