IB at Daystar
Academy
At Daystar, we encourage our students to be engaged citizens of the world. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program offers a framework for education that takes a global approach to understand big ideas across disciplines. This inquiry-based model allows teachers to facilitate our students’ learning through individual and group projects empowering our learners to become critical thinkers, cultural change-makers, and lifelong learners. This engaging and dynamic learning pathway helps students take initiative, cultivate organizational skills, and develop perseverance. IB students of today become confident leaders and thoughtful innovators of tomorrow.
Daystar Academy is proud to be one of 40 IB Continuum Schools in the United States. As an IB-accredited school, Daystar Academy nurtures students in their individual academic journey, empowering them to be capable global citizens. We seek to ignite students’ interests and deepen their understanding of the world, readying our learners to respond to today’s challenges.
The IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB Students are...
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovate strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives - intellectual, physical, and emotional - to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
Drive Your
Own Learning
The IB framework is an academically rigorous program designed to prepare you for post-secondary life.
What Does IB Look Like at Daystar?
IB complements our Christ-centered, inquiry-driven approach to education.
We believe the IB framework pairs well with our mission to empower students to positively impact the world through faith-based, culturally engaged, and globally-minded education. That’s why all students from Preschool through High School follow the IB framework, ensuring a consistent, world-class educational experience across all grade levels.
For 11th and 12th Grade students, Daystar offers two distinct IB pathways:
Full IB Diploma Program
A challenging, comprehensive program for students seeking the highest level of academic and personal achievement.
Individual Course Pathway
Flexible options for students to focus on specific IB courses while pursuing other academic interests.
These pathways align with Daystar’s commitment to holistic development, fostering both intellectual curiosity and spiritual growth.
Focus on
The IB program is an excellent fit for students who:
- Enjoy hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
- Thrive in environments that encourage critical thinking and creativity.
- Are curious about other cultures and global issues.
- Value challenging themselves academically and personally.
- Seek preparation for success in college and beyond.
Parents
If your learner shows curiosity, enjoys tackling big ideas, and values a globally minded education, IB might be the right choice.
Students
If you love exploring new perspectives, solving problems, and preparing for an exciting future, IB might be a perfect fit!
Explore Further
Learn more about IB at Daystar by connecting with our Admissions team and scheduling a tour.
Learn more about IB at Daystar by connecting with our Admissions team and scheduling a tour.
