Hartsfield Magnet School for International Studies is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). PYP is a curriculum framework for young learners aged 3-12 designed by the IB. In line with the IB, HMSIS has a focus on stimulating curiosity and inquiry in order to foster a spirit of discovery and enjoyment of learning. The PYP is transdisciplinary, meaning students learn across subject areas while investigating big ideas.
Through the 10 attributes of the IB learner profile, our school aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. With this goal in mind, IB themes of global significance are explored each year from PreK through 5th grade.