by Stuart Millar, IB coordinator | Feb 20, 2016
On March 1st, Futuro Verde will officially be considered an IB candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. During the next few months a variety of things will be happening as we move towards the next deadline, 1st October, and the submission of our application for authorization. Futuro Verde will be working with a consultant, provided by the IB Organization, who will provide remote consultation as well as come for a two-day on-site consultation visit.
A committee, to be led by Stuart Millar (IB Coordinator designate) will work together to ensure the application is completed to the best of our ability, to give us as much chance of success as possible. Head of school training, IB Coordinator training, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher training have already been completed, with teacher training in Business Management, Biology and the other IB diploma subject areas scheduled to take place in the next few months. In conjunction with these subject specific workshops, teachers will also have access to the IB online curriculum center as they work towards completing their course descriptions which will be included in the application.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding our application or the IB diploma programme in general, please do not hesitate to contact Stuart at stuart@futuro-verde.org
*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 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
by Futuro Verde | Feb 20, 2016
This year Jorge and Ana Isabel have prepared a program of music appreciation, violin, viola and wind instruments that will fill our school with music and much, much more.
People who play an instrument become more methodical people who have greater attention to detail (otherwise the music they play doesn’t sound good), they learn to better plan tasks, they develop stronger ability to pay attention, they have improved confidence, and therefore, learning to play an instrument promotes good self-esteem. When being part of an orchestra or group, this group practice improves teamwork abilities and individual discipline.
Music is a means of expression through which emotions, feelings and perceptions manifest themselves. Expression is essential for learning and personal development. Through music, the student experiences and discovers himself and thus operates better in society.
Our music program aims to go beyond music and develop a deepening of human values in order to obtain the “Certificate of Music Education with emphasis on Human Values” from North Park University in Chicago.
by Futuro Verde | Feb 20, 2016
We are celebrating our green certification- Bandera Azul Ecológica with 4 of 5 stars! Please join us to raise this beautiful flag on February 23rd, 3.15 pm at school.
by Futuro Verde | Feb 20, 2016
This year Futuro Verde staff jumps not only Costa Rica’s province borders but also several continents! We have fully staffed our administrative and teaching positions with qualified personnel from Europe, North America, Africa, Central and South America.
Beautiful confluence of culture and traditions, all in one place contributing and working to create a Futuro Verde for our students and the world!
