International Baccalaureate
Understanding the connection to the world at large is the basis of the IB Middle Years Programme. Students become well-rounded thinkers as they focus on languages, literature, societies, sciences, mathematics, arts and education. Students also complete community service and a capstone project.
Math & Science Campus
Beyond traditional coursework, students at DCC Middle School participate in advanced science studies beginning in the sixth grade. Labs, projects and lessons cover ecology, states of matter, natural resources and other subjects. Math class schedules can be compacted to accelerate learning.
Unique Offerings
DCC programs provide creative learning for curious students. Students with sights set on college benefit from accelerated coursework on our specialized math and science campus. Discovery Courses engage students in creativity and performance, while High Trails presents the adventure of outdoor education.
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (Grades 6 - 10)
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents.
The MYP requires at least 50 hours of teaching time for each subject group, in each year of the programme. In the final two years of the programme, carefully-defined subject group flexibility allows students to meet local requirements and personal learning goals. The MYP experience culminates with the completion of the Personal Project.
Research shows that students participating in the MYP:
build confidence in managing their own learning
learn by doing, connecting the classroom to the larger world
outperform non-IB students in critical academic skills
consistently have greater success in upper level IB examinations
thrive in positive school cultures where they are engaged and motivated to excel
develop an understanding of global challenges and a commitment to act as responsible citizens.
Personal Project:
The Personal Project is the culminating experience in the Middle Years Programme. The MYP Personal Project is a student-centered and age-appropriate practical exploration. This is a long-term project designed as an independent learning experience of approximately 25 hours.
The personal project assesses students' Approaches to Learning skills for self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration.
The personal project encourages students to practice and strengthen their Approaches to Learning skills, to connect classroom learning engagements with personal experience, and to develop their own interests for lifelong learning.
The project offers many opportunities for differentiation of learning and expression according to students' individual needs. The personal nature of the project is important; the project should revolve around a challenge that motivates and interests the individual student.
Because ALL students at Discovery Canyon Campus complete the Middle Years Program, completion of the Personal Project is required. Students are supported through ThunderTime, however, some of the project needs to be completed at home. Successful completion of the project results in half of an elective credit. Students who do not complete the project will receive an Incomplete on their project.