Saint James Academy
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme World School
The goal of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) 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.” Saint James Academy (SJA) contributes to this goal by teaching students respect for human life and dignity, ethical judgment, and global citizenship. Additionally, SJA strengthens IB learners by developing all 10 Learner Profile characteristics and encouraging students to be: thinker, risk-taker, inquirer, caring, knowledgeable, principled, communicator, open minded, reflective, and balanced citizens of the world. Developing the IB MYP five Areas of Interaction (Approaches to Learning, Human Ingenuity, Community and Service, Environments, and Health and Social Education) is demonstrated throughout our Middle School Course Descriptors as we continue to grow and nurture future leaders in 21st Century thinking with international mindedness.