HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation MYP Authorization 04-11-16Middle Years Programme
Evaluation Report
Westlake Academy
Overview
•March 3rd & 4th
•Strands are broken down into:
o Commendations
o Recommendations
o Matters to be Addressed
•Westlake Academy –30 Commendations, 6 Recommendations & 0 Matters
to be Addressed
•Action plan submitted prior to visit
•Self-Study and 12 month process with stakeholders, supporting evidence,
team reflection and implementation of practice
Standard A-Philosophy
Overview
Shows Satisfactory Development
The school’s educational beliefs and values reflect IB philosophy
(5 Commendations, 0 Recommendations)
Katie Estrada, Humanities
Standard B-Organization
Overview
Shows Satisfactory Development
B1: The school’s leadership and administrative structures ensure the
implementation of the IB program
(4 Commendations, 0 Recommendations)
Saki Milton, Mathematics
B2: The school’s resources and support structures ensure the
implementation of the IB program
(4 Commendations, 1 Recommendations)
Standard C-Collaborative
Planning
Shows Satisfactory Development
C1: Collaborative planning and reflection supports the implementation of the IB program
(4 Commendations, 3 Recommendations)
Amanda Cawthra, MYP Academic Dean
C2: The school’s written curriculum reflects IB philosophy
(4 Commendations, 2 Recommendations)
Erin Britain, Arts
C3: Teaching and learning reflects IB philosophy
(8 Commendations, 0 Recommendations)
Eva Cussen, Language Acquisition
C4: Assessment at the school reflects IB assessment philosophy
( 4 Commendations, 0 Recommendations)
Phil Mueller, Performing Arts & Design
Contributions to the Success
•Defining the written, taught and assessed
curriculum
•Overall focus and support of the Standards &
Practice
•Grade 6 Design
•Alignment with IB unit planner
•Double Booking of Mathematics
(Years 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
•English/Humanities Combination
(Years 1, 2 & 3)
•Instructional focus on ATL’s within each
Unit of Study