The mission of Trinity Catholic School is to teach the Catholic faith within a challenging academic curriculum, laying the foundation for all students to grow in Christian maturity, integrity and knowledge.

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

Trinity Catholic School is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle School offering the Middle Years Program.

The IB Middle Years Program (MYP) prepares sixth through eighth grade students for advanced achievement with higher level thinking, communications, collaborative skills, self management, and reflection. ALL Trinity Middle School students participate in our IB Program.

IB MYP enrollment is shown to increase college-readiness by 39%!

The IB Middle Years Program (MYP) is highly regarded by colleges and universities around the globe and is perceived as the gold standard among admissions officials. Marilyn McGrath Lewis, Director of Admissions at Harvard University, says she is always pleased to see the IB credentials on transcripts.

The IB developed from discoveries at the Oxford Department of Education in the 1960’s, and the desire of diplomats to give their children the best possible education. The IB is a phenomenal structure for rigorous academics, and also aims at fostering well-rounded students. The IB approach will maximize opportunities for students to grow as unique individuals, based on their own skills and abilities.

The interdisciplinary nature of IB encourages students to make deeper connections between school and the complex world around them.

The IB’s commitment to developing the whole person aligns with Trinity’s mission of teaching the Faith. By connecting what the students are learning to how they can apply it, IB will further enrich the values already well-established at the school such as service, virtue, and leadership. Trinity nurtures these values, among others, through community involvement, weekly mass, and mentorship programs. Trinity Catholic School’s Pastor, Fr. Pete Zalewski, as well as Christian schools and Catholic dioceses throughout the country, have assessed the IB’s impact on the identity of the school and has determined it will positively impact the Catholic culture on campus.

For questions about the IB MYP, contact Assistant Principal Stephanie Bechtol at the school office, (850) 222-0444, or by email at BechtolS@TrinityKnights.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IB?
- A nationally and internationally recognized program that prepares students for advanced achievement with higher level learning, communications, and collaborative skills.
- An increase in academic rigor.
- A disciplined approach to academic and personal growth.
- A way of teaching "how to learn" through approaches that help students engage and persist in learning tasks.
Who is the IB MYP for?
- IB is designed for all learners and provides opportunities for all students to grow. The IB MYP at Trinity Catholic School will be for middle school students.
How does the IB support our Catholic foundation?
- The IB fits right in with our Catholic Identity, helping our students to see the worth and value of every person and helping them to grow as good stewards of all the gifts God gives us, including the world around us.
IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Is the IB a curriculum?
- IB is a flexible framework that will enhance existing curriculum and offer a systematic way to provide rigorous study.
- It will not replace our family and faith approach - It will deepen the way students seek knowledge, exercise reason, and live virtuously.