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  • James Sanderlin K-8 IB World School James Sanderlin K-8 IB World School

    Address: 2350 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 

    Phone: (727) 552-1700 

    Fax: (727) 552-1701 

    Pinellas County Schools Administration: (727) 588-6000

    Principal: Carrie Cormier 

    School Hours: 9:25 AM  -   3:35 PM

    Grade levels: K-8

     

    About:

    James B. Sanderlin K-8 IB World School is an IB Magnet School of Choice located in South Saint Petersburg. James B. Sanderlin K-8 is committed to teaching and learning with the brain and heart in mind. Our diverse community of active, lifelong learners will use an inquiry approach through our challenging programmes to become successful internationally-minded citizens.

     

    Points of Pride

    • 2025 Top Magnet Schools of America School of Excellence
    • 2024 Girls Cross Country District Champions
    • 2024 Two students represented Sanderlin at the National FBLA conference in California
    • 2023 Recipient of the Magnet Schools of America National President's Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence
    • Annual 5th grade PYP Exhibition and 8th grade MYP Community Project to take action in our community  
    • 2022 Recipient of the Magnet Schools of America National President's Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence
    • 2022 Magnet Schools of America School of Excellence
    • One of 71 authorized IB MYP world schools in the State of Florida
    • At the heart of the IB programmes are the building blocks of international- mindedness; the ten IB Learner Profile attributes

     

    Special Services and Programs

    • IB curriculum framework for Kindergarten through 8th grade
    • PBIS School
    • AVID School
    • R' Club Before and After School Program

     

    What is IB? 

    The International Baccalaureate (IB) approach at Sanderlin reflects real life by promoting meaningful, in-depth inquiry into local, community, and global issues across and beyond traditional subjects. With a schoolwide wireless network and over 700 student and teacher laptops, technology is fully integrated to support research, multimedia presentations, and the inquiry-based curriculum. Students engage in both independent and collaborative learning experiences that foster lifelong learning, community service, action, and reflection. At every grade level, they build foundational Spanish skills and explore diverse cultures, while specialists in Art, Music, and P.E. nurture creativity, communication, imagination, and original thinking—further enriching our IB programme. 

     

    Mission statement of the International Baccalaureate Organization

    The International Baccalaureate Organization 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 IBO 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.

    For more information about IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programme visit: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/

     

    The IB Programmes at Sanderlin

    James Sanderlin K-8 became an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school in 2007 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) school in 2015. Together, the PYP (K–5) and MYP (6–8) provide a continuum of IB education that nurtures curiosity, inquiry, and critical thinking from kindergarten through 8th grade.

    In the PYP, students explore global themes that spark curiosity and foster a love of learning. In the MYP, students deepen their understanding by connecting ideas across subjects, solving real-world problems, and taking principled action.

    Guided by the IB Learner Profile, Sanderlin develops caring, knowledgeable, and globally minded young people who are prepared to make a positive difference in their communities and the world.