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AS AN IB WORLD SCHOOLWE EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD.The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.At Hogg M.S., we strive to cultivate a global mindset in each of our students. Our students are encouraged to uphold all of the below IB Learner Attitudes in order to promote inclusivity, broad-mindedness, and positivity on campus and in their communities.Those interested in an IB transfer, please see documents below.
IB Transfer Recommendation Form
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INQUIRERS
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry andresearch. We know how to learn independently and with others.We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learningthroughout life.
KNOWLEDGEABLE
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploringknowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issuesand ideas that have local and global significance.
THINKERS
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and takeresponsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative inmaking reasoned, ethical decisions.
COMMUNICATORS
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more thanone language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively,listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals andgroups.
PRINCIPLED
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairnessand justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of peopleeverywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and theirconsequences.
OPEN-MINDED
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, aswell as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate arange of points of view, and we are willing to grow from theexperience.
CARING
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have acommitment to service, and we act to make a positive differencein the lives of others and in the world around us.
RISK-TAKERS
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination;we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideasand innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in theface of challenges and change.
BALANCED
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects ofour lives--intellectual, physical, and emotional--to achievewell-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependencewith other people and with the world in which we live.
REFLECTIVE
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas andexperience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknessesin order to support our learning and personal development.