About Us

Core Values

Two essential concepts support Core Values and Beliefs: the Learner Profile and the IB Attitudes.

The IB-PYP Attitudes are a vital focus in the development of positive attitudes towards people, the environment, and learning. These are the core values ascribed in the day to day IB attitudes we use:

Appreciation
Commitment
Confidence
Cooperation
Creativity
Curiosity
Empathy
Enthusiasm
Independence
Integrity
Respect
Tolerance

Core Beliefs

YIES believes that learning is an endless journey and focuses on making students lifelong learners. Students are engaged meaningfully to develop thinking, research, communication, social and self management skills to build themselves as independent learners.

Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-Minded
Caring
Risk-Takers
Balanced
Reflective

WHY YIES?

We offer a variety of programs and activities for our students:

K through 12th grade continuum option for the International Baccalaureate Program (PYP at YIES, MYP at WIMA, & DP at WIHI).
World Language/Spanish Curriculum for students Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Science, Art, Music, P.E., Outdoor Recess, Field Trips and Engaging Assemblies.
Kids Clubs (Before and After School Spanish, Arts, Sports, and Academics Enrichment).
YMCA-Ann Arbor Before and After School child care onsite.
Special Education and Intervention Programs (Speech & Language, Social Work, Academic Support, OT, & PT).