Smoky Hill IBPA

Freshmen:

21st – Check In with Mentors during BOTH lunches in Activities Hall

Sophomores:

8th – Future IBDP Student Night from 6:30 - 8:00pm in the Lecture Center

14th – Big Meeting #6 for Personal Project from 7:35 - 8:15am in Lecture Center

19th – Personal Project Completion of the Project due: Evidence, Bib, Research uploaded to ManageBac & ALL Process Journals completed

21st – Big Meeting #7 for Personal Project from 7:35 - 8:15am in Lecture Center

Juniors:

30th – EE Three additional academic sources and note cards in NoodleTools

Seniors:

NONE

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

"Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Families, please be aware that there will be new policies put into place within IB, in the near future. These policies will be sent out on Tuesdays for your review.

Please contact Mr. Ritchie for any questions or concerns regarding these changes.

Mr. Chris Ritchie

Critchie@cherrycreekschools.org

Know an 8th grade student that could benefit from the MYP/IB Program, or one that would be a good fit? Encourage them to apply now!

You can find Mrs. Bacan in our IB office as the new Administrative Assistant.

If you need to set up any meetings or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Her contact information is abacan@cherrycreekschools.org or 720-886-5420

Ms. Kathleen Fitzgerald has now exited out of her role as the IB MYP Coordinator and into a full-time teaching position at Smoky Hill.

For any questions regarding MYP moving forward, please reach out to Mr. Ritchie at critchie@cherrycreekschools.org

Have any pictures from the MYP or DP events? Does your child have any pictures with their IB friends?

Submit them to Mrs. Bacan for a chance to be featured in our recruitment and event flyers!

abacan@cherrycreekschools.org

IB Council meets 3:40-4:15 pm room #1-31 every Wednesday.

This optional club plans events/hangouts/ fundraisers and connects/supports our IB students. For students who want to be involved please join us (no need to sign up just show up!).

If you have questions please email the current

IB Council President: Ariel Suoo

asuoo@cherrycreekschools.org

IB Council also has an Instagram for events

and reminders: @shhsibcouncil

IB Council Prime Minister:

Mrs. Melissa Roberts-Brysh

mrobertsbrysh@cherrycreekschools.org

The IBMYP personal project is a student-driven inquiry into an area of personal interest, culminating in a significant product and a detailed report. This long-term project encourages students to become principled, lifelong learners by providing them with the opportunity to explore a passion and reflect on their growth. Ultimately, the personal project showcases their ability to plan, create, and evaluate a meaningful piece of work independently

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our Personal Project Coordinators and Liaison:

Mr. Corrado

mcorrado2@cherrycreekschools.org

Mrs. Skowronski

kskowronski2@cherrycreekschools.org

Mrs. Kourey

akourey@cherrycreekschools.org

Personal Project Support is here for you!

Dates: Dec. 3 & 10

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm in Library

Questions? Ask Mr. Corrado (mcorrado2@cherrycreekschools.org)

Extended Essay (EE) is an independent, self-directed research paper on a topic chosen by the student. It is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery, and creativity while engaging students in personal research. This leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing of up to 4,000 words. This is completed during the student's senior year with the supervision of a teacher whom they select.

The coordinators meet with the IBDP Juniors once a month in their IB English 11 class (1st semester) and in their TOK class (2nd semester). Please refer to the Schoology class for Extended Essay and PowerSchool.

Coordinators

Mrs. Harmon

kharmon4@cherrycreekschools.org

Mrs. Keller

ckeller12@cherrycreekschools.org

IB Students are required to have Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) experiences for and 18-month timeframe. This requires students to take part in a range of student service-learning experiences, activities, and projects. During the span of their junior and senior years, students must document CAS experiences in ManageBac.

The coordinators hold meetings at the beginning of the year to provide information about CAS to the students. They are always available via email or in their offices when not in class. Please refer to the Schoology class for Epic Volunteer and PowerSchool.

CAS Coordinators:

Ms. Sheil for Class of 2026

ksheil@cherrycreekschools.org

Mr. Hirschfeld for Class of 2027

chirschfeld@cherrycreekschools.org