International Baccalaureate (IB)

Benteen Elementary School is an IB World School 

Authorized to offer the Primary Years Program

Since May 2021

 

Head of School: Mr. Gerard Latimore, Principal 

PYP Coordinator: Ms. Kenyanee Releford

Legal Status: State Funded Title I School

Type: Coeducational Day School

PYP Academic Structure: PreKindergarten - 5th Grade

 

 IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to providing students with learning experiences that spark inquiry, build understanding, and inspire meaningful action. Through rigorous, concept-driven learning, we engage students in exploring ideas that connect across subjects and deepen their understanding of the world.

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Our teachers collaboratively design and reflect on six IB PYP units of inquiry each year. Every unit of inquiry is built around a central idea and key concepts that guide students in exploring meaningful, transdisciplinary learning experiences. Throughout the programme, students develop the IB Learner Profile attributes and strengthen their Approaches to Learning skills, helping them grow as independent, reflective, and engaged learners.

For more information about our IB Program and progress, please reach out to our PYP Coordinator, Ms. Kenyanee Releford via email at Kenyanee.Releford@atlanta.k12.ga.us . 

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org