Mesa Public Schools will pilot a comprehensive International Baccalaureate Programme to give your inquisitive, motivated student the foundation for college and citizenship skills needed in the 21st century.

The International Baccalaureate Programme offers world-renowned, challenging academic course work. In August, the district will pilot the curriculum for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

To complement the current Diploma Programme at Westwood High School for grades 10-12, the district will test a Primary Years Programme at Frost Elementary School and a Middle Years Programme at Hendrix Junior High School and the Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies.

Upon approval, the new programs will provide a seamless transition to Westwood’s IB Diploma Programme or to advanced courses at any Mesa Public Schools high school.

The International Baccalaureate Programme gives students the opportunity to engage in rigorous course work. In-depth classroom studies focus on global themes and provide a solid foundation of academic courses. Students study the literary classics and explore foreign languages while continuing to participate in the district’s award-winning music, art and physical education programs.

The Middle Years Programme will be available for grades 6-9 at Hendrix Junior High School, at 1550 W. Summit Place, Chandler. Current and open enrollment students may choose to continue with the traditional junior high program or apply to the IB Middle Years Programme.