We are proud to be an IB MYP World Authorized School in partnership with Fairfield Middle School and J.R. Tucker High School!

Tuckahoe Middle School originally opened in the fall of 1959 as Tuckahoe Junior High on twenty-three acres in Henrico county.  It was one of the first campus-style schools in the state of Virginia. At that time, its ten buildings had 56 classrooms designed for 1,200 students.  Bland Building’s ten classrooms were added soon after. All buildings were named after famous Virginia patriots (hence the name of the school mascot); Bland, Clark, Davis, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Madison, Nelson, Randolph, Stuart, Taylor, Washington and Wythe.   With the renovation starting in 2018 the buildings will be numbered instead of named. In 1971 it became a middle school for sixth through eighth grades. It was named a Vanguard School and a Blue Ribbon School.

As a campus-style school, it can be chilly in the winter, but our campus is beautiful throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Students love the opportunity to take class outdoors whenever possible!

The word “Tuckahoe” appears in several locations in this region of Virginia, and refers to a sturdy plant that provided nourishment for the early American Indians.

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers high quality programmes of international education to a worldwide community of schools.  On 8 July 2019, there were 6,745 programmes being offered worldwide, across 5,139 schools in 156 countries.

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, focused on the student.

The three programmes for students aged 3 to 19 help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.

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 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.

The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing our common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. 

 IB learners strive to be:

INQUIRERS  We develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

KNOWLEDGEABLE  We explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance.  In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

THINKERS  We exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

COMMUNICATORS  We understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.  They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

PRINCIPLED  We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities.  They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

OPEN MINDED  We understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals

CARING  We show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others.  They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

RISK-TAKERS  We approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies.  They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

BALANCED  We understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

REFLECTIVE  We give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience.  They are able to access and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

Students should submit this to their English teacher electronically or on paper on either September 18 or September 19 (depending on what day their class meets). Students will complete activities and an IB Assessment in English class that is connected to their summer reading after it is turned in on September 18 or September 19.

You are required to have 15 hours for the 2023-2024 school year which are due by May 8.  The SAA link will be published on September 11. In the meantime students should keep track of their hours on their own log. Once the link is published, students must log into their school gmail account in order to access the link. No paper logs will be accepted. Please email Ms. Turner with questions.