Smoky Hill IBPA

Freshmen:

1st – IB Senior Recognition Ceremony 8:30am – 10:00am in Auditorium

4th – Check In with Mentors during BOTH lunches in Activities Hall

Mid May – Personal Project Launch – Introduction of Project and Begin brainstorming/Developing ideas (done in IB MYP Government Class)

Sophomores:

1st – IB Senior Recognition Ceremony 8:30am – 10:00am in Auditorium

Juniors:

1st – IB Senior Recognition Ceremony 8:30am – 10:00am in Auditorium

4–20th – IB Exams

8th – CAS check due

13th – TOK Exhibition Night 6:30 -7:30pm around the Auditorium

15th – EE Supervisor Meeting #2, Formal Reflection #2, &

Researcher’s Reflection Space check in ManageBac

Seniors:

1st – IB Senior Recognition Ceremony 8:30am – 10:00am in Auditorium

4–20th – IB Exams

21st - Graduation at the Ritchie Center

Final Exams: May 18, 19, and 20

Final Exam Make-Up: May 22

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

“Reflect upon your present blessings -- of which every man has many -- not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”

Charles Dickens

Families,

Thank you to all of our IB community members (staff, students, and families) for their feedback on the updated IB policies. We have taken your feedback and have finalized the policies.

You are encouraged to review the policies, as these are in effect as of February 2026.

• IB Academic Integrity Policy (Next review January 2028)
• IB Access and Admissions Policy (Next review February 2028)
• IB Assessment Policy (Next review March 2028)
• IB Complaint and Concern Process (Reviewed contingent BOE policy updates)
• IB Inclusion Policy (Next review April 2028)
• IB Language Policy (Next review January 2027)

They are also available on the Smoky Hill Website's International Baccalaureate page, on the right side.

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!

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

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