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Middle Years Programme @ Basic Academy
What is the MYP @ Basic?
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a framework of learning. It used inquiry- and project-based exploration upon big ideas across subjects, so that students can make practical connections between their studies and the real world.
The MYP is a five-year programme, implemented in a partnership between Brown JHS (6th- through 8th-grade) and Basic Academy (9th- and 10th-grade). While rigorous coursework is not inherent in the MYP, students are held to a higher standard of engagement in their own learning experience. Within the curriculum, emphasis is given to developing the Learner Profile character attributes and Approaches to Learning skills.
Students who complete the MYP requirements find themselves better prepared for later learning experiences. Students who pursue accelerated courses within the MYP at Brown and Basic should consider themselves well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP).
Who is in the MYP @ Basic?
At Basic Academy, all 9th- and 10th-grade students are enrolled in the MYP curriculum. The MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation. Students in the MYP explore concepts across eight subject areas (English, second language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, maths, physical and health education, and design) in order to holistically increase student understanding and involvement in their own education.
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The MYP Curriculum @ Basic Academy
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.
All Basic Academy students are enrolled in the following global curriculum:
Freshman Year
Language & Literature (English 9)
Mathematics
Science (Biology 9)
Individuals & Societies (Civil Liberties, AP Human Geography, or Sociology)
Language Acquisition (Spanish or Chinese)
Sophomore Year
Language & Literature (English 10)
Mathematics
Science (Chemistry or Geoscience)
Individuals & Societies (World History)
Language Acquisition (Spanish or Chinese)
Students are also required to enroll in the following classes during their Freshman and/or Sophomore year
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Art (full credit)
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Design (full credit)
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PE/Health (full credit)
The MYP Criterion @ Basic Academy
Each subject group, in each year of the programme, should be measuring student progress on particular skills.
Click the subject group below for the specific criterion and skills for that subject group.
Language Acquisition: Phase 1 2 3 4 5 6