International Baccalaureate

Middle Years Programme

Candidate School*

Central Middle School is a Candidate School* for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) in partnership with Melbourne High School and Hoover Middle School. The MYP provides a world class education to all students in grades 7-10.

The MYP emphasizes:

  • Eight Subject Groups: Students study a course in language and literature (ELA), language acquisition (world language), individuals and societies (social studies), sciences, mathematics, arts, design (CTE), and physical health education (PE).

  • Core Components: Teachers use the MYP elements as a framework to deliver the Florida Standards.

    • Concepts and Contexts- help students connect their learning to the real world.

    • Skills development- provides students with approaches to learning skills and strategies to communicate, collaborate, research, self-manage and think.

    • Community engagement- students engage with their communities and make a positive impact in the world around them.

    • Interdisciplinary learning- teachers design opportunities for students to apply their learning across subjects.

    • 8th grade Community Project and 10th grade Personal Project - culminating project where students apply their skills to take action to showcase their learning in the programme.

The MYP prepares students for success in the IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Career-related Programme (CP), and other rigorous academic courses/programs by fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Students interested in being on a pathway to the IB DP or IB CP which starts in grade 11 can apply to be MYP Candidates at Central Middle School and must re-apply when transitioning to Melbourne High School. MYP Candidates take all MYP courses, complete rigorous coursework, and additional requirements as they move through grades 7-12.

IB Candidacy, Solicitub, Candidature

IB Learners strive to be.....

  • Risk-takers (August)

  • Inquirers (September)

  • Communicators (October)

  • Principled (November)

  • Thinkers (December)

  • Open-minded (January)

  • Balanced (February)

  • Knowledgeable (March)

  • Caring (April)

  • Reflective (May)

Each month, Central Middle School focuses on a different trait. Be sure to check the parent newsletter to learn great tips for reinforcing these traits at home.

"The IB Learner Profile"

MYP Courses

All students are MYP students at Central. All students enroll in the following subects:

  • MYP Language and Literature (English)

  • MYP Individuals and Societies (History)

  • MYP Science

  • MYP Math

  • MYP Art

  • MYP Design

  • MYP Physical and Health Education

MYP Candidates must also take:

  • Spanish for high school credit

  • Algebra for high school credit

  • all courses on campus

View the "MYP Candidate at a Glance" flyer to learn more about specific courses offered at Central Middle School. Click here.

IB Policies

As an IB Candidate School*, Central Middle will adopt IB-specific policies that guide expectations, practices, and procedures within our school community. By maintaining strong IB policies, Central will ensure that all students receive a world class education that is not only academically challenging but also rooted in the values of integrity, respect, and global citizenship.

  • Academic Integrity Policy- coming soon

  • Admission Policy- coming soon

  • Assessment Policy- coming soon

  • Inclusion Policy- coming soon

  • Language Policy- coming soon

Policies will be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in IB standards, educational best practices, and the evolving needs of our school community. Stakeholder input is a vital part of this process, and we welcome feedback from students, parents, teachers, and community members. Feel free to share your ideas with the Principal or IB Coordinator.

Discover 10 benefits of the MYP by clicking below.

10 Benefits

Learn more about the International Baccalaureate Organization.

IBO.org

Incoming 7th graders: Want to become a MYP Candidate at Central?

For questions about becoming a MYP Candidate (formally RISE/ Full MYP) reach out to

Nicole Flesher, School Counselor, at flesher.nicole@brevardschools.org

Join us at Central Middle School for our Showcase on December 10th from 5:30-6:30 PM.

Apply to be a MYP Candidate at Central today!

The Central MYP Candidate Application is open December 10 through February 23. Acceptance notifications will be send by March 11.

Central MYP Candidate Application

MYP Candidates take all eight subject groups, as well as high school Spanish and Math. Students leave middle school with 3-4 high school credits during Middle School.

MYP Candidates may also take the AVID course as their Design subject.

Do I need to complete a Choice Application?

Families that are not zoned for Central Middle School and want to attend, must complete the Brevard Choice Application found in Focus. The Choice Application opens December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM and closes January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The Choice timeline can be found here. Out of zone students that want to be a MYP Candidate, must also complete the Central MYP Candidate Application.

If you are zoned for Central Middle School, there is no need to complete the Brevard Choice Application in Focus. Please complete the Central MYP Candidate Application.

*Central, Hoover, and Melbourne are Candidate Schools for the Middle Years Programme. These schools are pursuing authorization in partnership as an IB World School. These schools share a common philosophy: a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education they believe is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.