IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidacy
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MYP at South Seminole Academy
At South Seminole, our mission is to empower students to become future leaders by taking action as global citizens, thinking critically, collaborating and learning at high levels. We inspire students to become lifelong inquirers based on their unique interests, gifts, and talents in an inclusive community where students take risks in their learning journey.
By integrating the MYP framework and CTE House structure with SSA’s mission, we will ensure that our students are not only academically prepared but also equipped with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. At South Seminole, all students are IB learners, engaging in a comprehensive approach that prepares all SSA students for future academic success and helps them become responsible, global citizens.
MYP Course Requirements
Each year all students will need the following course requirements:
- 1 credit (2 semesters) of Language and Literature (ELA)
- 1 credit (2 semesters) of Mathematics
- 1 credit (2 semesters) of Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)
- 1 credit (2 semesters) of Sciences
- 1/2 credit (1 semester) of Design (CTE)
- 1/2 credit (1 semester) of Language Acquisition (Foreign Language)
- 1/2 credit (1 semester) of Physical and Health Education (PE)
Course requirements are dependent on student needs in accordance with state and district requirements. State requirements and SCPS Student Progression Plan override MYP course requirements where applicable.
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