Welcome to The Joseph A. McNeil  PYP IB World School

"Great to Greater" WE Are IB

Joseph A. McNeil is an Authorized IB World School* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and has received authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improving the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high-quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.**

*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

**Mission Statement from the IB 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 programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right

"Roaring to Excellence and Success" 

IB Instructional Coach: Mrs. Juanita Cepeda Winfield Ed.D

Email: jwinfield@hempstaedschools.org

Work Phone number: 516-434-8244