Hazel Goes Cook Elementary has been named an official International Baccalaureate (IB) school, the only elementary school in the South County to offer an IB program. Earning this designation is no small feat, as IB schools must go through a number of requirements as part of a rigorous process that can take about five years.
Cook Elementary Principal Gabriela Llamas said the school wanted to offer its students an education focused on instilling skills for success in today’s global economy. “At the same time,” Llamas said, “we wanted give our teachers the opportunity to be a part of an international network of experts leading the field in education. We are excited about becoming an IB School. With the Primary Years Program, we can develop a foundation for students as they progress to middle and high school International Baccalaureate programs if they so choose.”
International Baccalaureate programs have gained a reputation for their rigor and high academic standards in preparing students for life in a globalized 21st century for the last 50 years. The Primary Years Program is for students ages 3-12. The IB curriculum challenges students to deepen their conceptual understanding and knowledge across multiple subject areas with global significance.
With the IB program in place, students at Cook Elementary are taught the WHY of education and their curiosities guide the direction of instruction. This type of teaching lends itself to high quality instruction and learning where students guide themselves to be internationally minded. To learn more about the IB program, visit www.ibo.org.
About Chula Vista Elementary School District
Founded in 1892 in southern San Diego County, California, the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) has 49 elementary schools, including charters, that are committed to ensuring a safe, challenging, and nurturing educational experience, where learning is valued and student growth and development inform instructional practices. The CVESD community is dedicated to providing youth with the support, resources, and guided experiences they need to actively explore the world around them. At CVESD, our mission is to nurture every child’s imagination, intellect, and sense of inquiry. Our motto is, Each Child is an Individual of Great Worth.
For more information on Chula Vista Elementary School District and its many amazing elementary schools, visit www.cvesd.org and be sure to follow the District on Facebook and Twitter.
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