WCMS Middle School / IB Middle Years Programme

NOW ENROLLING  

WCMS’s middle school program will continue with Mandarin immersion instruction and middle school core classes in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP). WCMS Middle school is in candidacy* for MYP. The IB MYP will further build students’ critical thinking skills and global and social awareness. Students will be equipped to become confident leaders who will help solve global issues.

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) comprises eight subject groups:

Why offer the MYP?

Research shows that students participating in the MYP:

Learn more about the IB MYP

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.

Middle School Enrichment Programs

The middle school program will offer extracurricular programs such as: 

  • Extended hours morning and after school program *
  • Physical Education (with Skyhawks Sports Academy)
  • Music/Band Class
  • STEAM
  • Mindfulness
  • Art
  • Field Study Trips
  • Soccer and Basketball teams
  • Chess *
  • Abacus *
  • Martial Arts *
 * fee based program; some scholarships available
5th Grade Field Study Trip
2nd Place in WCCUSD 2023 Soccer League

The Mission of West County Mandarin School

Provide an International Baccalaureate education that inclusively prepares every student for life success as an internationally-minded, caring, inquirer who is bilingual in Mandarin and English and contributes to the betterment of our world.

The Vision of West County Mandarin School

West County Mandarin School is a thriving learning community that embodies six key values and characteristics in alignment with the International Baccalaureate framework:
  1. Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Community
    1. West County Mandarin School strives to create and maintain a diverse, internationally-minded community that values equity and inclusion for all students. We respect our individual identities and cultures and provide a safe space to understand and celebrate our differences. We understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
    2. We believe that teaching and learning are enriched when communities are equitable and inclusive. The development of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is a continuous and intentional process that is essential for the full achievement of our school’s mission for all students.
  2. Caring for Our World and Each Other
    1. We strive for a school community where all members experience a sense of belonging and support. We model compassion, empathy, and kindness towards others and appreciate different beliefs, values and experiences.
    2. We care for others and our environment seeking to create a better and more peaceful world through service.
  3. Academic Excellence and Rigor
    1. We seek to embody the International Baccalaureate Learning Profile using critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. We develop and use conceptual understanding through transdisciplinary exploration. We foster international-mindedness engaging with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. We value knowledge, collaboration, creativity, independent thinking, and a strong work ethic.
    2. We foster an educational environment that is both intellectually challenging and socially meaningful.
  4. Perseverance
    1. We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
  5. Inquiry
    1. We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research in alignment with the IB Learner Profile. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
  6. Wellbeing
    1. We work together to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of our students, families and staff members.
    2. We proactively support the development of social skills, including forming and maintaining positive relationships, listening skills, and conflict resolution

TO APPLY: Contact the school office at (510) 307-4523 or email westcountymandarin@wccusd.net.  Also see the How to Enroll page