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Senn IB - Sample Timeline

By dgregg
  • Senn's IB Diploma Programme welcomes 1st cohort

    Senn's IB Diploma Programme welcomes 1st cohort

    Senn's IB Diploma Programme is authorized by the IB Organization and the first cohort of Senn IB students began their journey.
  • Senn request to CPS for an IB-MYP partnership with Peirce

    After the intrusion of the Rickover Naval Academy on campus, Senn requested permission from CPS to add an IB Middle Years Programme in partnership with Peirce elementary. The plan was to expand on already successful IB implementation and bolster Senn's reputation and enrollment, both of which took a hit when local Alderwoman Mary Ann Smith besmirched the school.
  • CPS approves Senn's request to apply for MYP

    Concurrent with CPS' removal of then-principal Richard Norman, Senn was approved to apply for the IB Middle Years Programme in partnership with Peirce Elementary School.
  • MYP application process begins

    David Gregg is appointed the first coordinator of Senn's MYP, charged with organizing the application process shortly after Principal Lofton's appointment in May, 2010.
  • Senn-Peirce MYP authorized by IB

    Senn-Peirce MYP authorized by IB

    After a successful 3-year application process, Senn and Peirce are authorized as an MYP partnership by the IB.
  • CP Discussions begin

    Upon the removal of Principal Lofton and hiring of Principal Mary Beck, strategic planning discussions began with partner, Loyola University, in which the prospect of adding an IB Career-related Programme first arose.
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    Senn applies for the IB Career-related Programme

    Following the green light from CPS, David Gregg becomes Senn's first CP Coordinator, charged with organizing the application process.
  • Senn's IBCP Authorized

    Senn's IBCP Authorized

    Senn is authorized by the IB to offer the Career-related Programme.
  • First CP cohorts at Senn

    Forty students in the inaugural cohort of Senn's IBCP begin the programme in 3 CRS's: Broadcast Journalism, Computer Science, and Health Science.