Caribbean School is a multicultural school located in the Spanish-speaking city of Ponce. The school fosters an appreciation of Puerto Rican heritage and serves as a bridge between cultures.  Caribbean School offers a college preparatory program comparable to schools in the United States with instruction in the English language and a special emphasis on the teaching and learning of Spanish. Committed to academic excellence, the Caribbean School community develops independent learners and creative thinkers who become successful, caring, global citizens.

Caribbean School Believes

·        In strengthening life-long learning skills

·        Student learning and performances are the primary focus of our school

·        Student success is dependent on a partnership between school, family, and community

·        All students can learn, provided a safe, nurturing environment

·        Comfortable classroom environments and class sizes up to 25 promote student learning

·        Students benefit by being actively engaged in different methods of learning that are applied in meaningful, real-life activities

·        Each student is a valued individual with unique physical/health, social, emotional, moral, and intellectual needs

·        Promoting student self-esteem, school pride, and mutual respect, enhances a positive relationship among the school community

·        Cultural diversity increases student tolerance and understanding of different people and cultures

 

 

Mission Information

Caribbean School’s mission statement was revised by the Planning Team during the months of October and November in the year 2005.  Caribbean School’s Board of Directors approved the revised mission statement and beliefs in March, 2006.  A framed mission statement has been placed in every classroom and a large mission statement sign has been placed at the entrance of the parking lot to communicate our mission to the school community.