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Feb. 8, 2019 - Huffman IB PYP Candidate School Registration Open March 4-29

Huffman Elementary is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The IB Primary Years Programme is a transformative experience for students, teachers and whole school communities. These partners in learning, including parents, actively contribute to a holistic educational experience.

Parent information meetings are hosted at Huffman Elementary, located at 5510 Channel Isle Drive, Plano, TX 75093. Apply online March 4–29, 2019. To learn more about IB PYP, visit the primary years programme website, or contact Amy Moore the IB PYP Coordinator

Parent meetings are scheduled for:

  • Tuesday, February 5, 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 16, 10:00 a.m. (Spanish Translation Available)
  • Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 p.m.

Why Huffman IB PYP?

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PYP students are confident communicators: 

PYP students learn to communicate in a variety of ways and in more than one language. 


 

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Learning how to learn: 

PYP students work collaboratively with teachers and other students to plan, present and assess their own learning.


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Understanding a complex and interdependent world: 

PYP students create meaning for themselves and build understanding through exploring real-world issues. 


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It encourages students to inquire: 

The PYP fosters natural curiosity and learning in creative, supportive and collaborative environments. 


 More information about the program is available online.