School Profile

CARIBBEAN SCHOOL, PONCE (Founded in 1954)

“Academic Excellence and Caribbean School are Synonymous”

·             Highest College Board Average of all schools, private or public, in Puerto Rico

·             Independent English language, co-educational, non-sectarian private school, comparable to private schools in the USA

·                 Both English and Spanish taught as first language.

·               PK - 12th grade college preparatory program with emphasis on multi-cultural education

·             PK to High School programs promoting investigation, initiative, inquiry, decision-making, independent thinking, creativity, cooperation,

          and character

·                 Average class size:  Elementary - 20 students per classroom; Secondary – 17 students per classroom

·             Separate Middle School with developmental exploratory courses; Russian, Leadership, and Current Events

·             Advanced Placement programs in English, Biology, and Calculus (and Spanish nivel avanzado)

 ·            The only school outside the San Juan area which is fully certified by the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and recognized in the 

          AP Ledger.

·                 Hands-on (FOSS) Science Program with five working science labs

·             Character Counts Program for all students in all grades

·             Fully accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

·             Fully licensed by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico and Consejo General de Educación

·            100% university placement, USA and PR.  College and individual counseling.  Full-time college placement counselor, full-time school 

          counselor, full-time nurse, and full-time computer specialist.

·             Recent graduates accepted at Harvard, Cornell, MIT, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Columbia, Penn State, UPR (all campuses), and other 

          local and US universities.

·             $200,000 update in technological capabilities including new software, hardware, and student appropriate WiFi access.

·             Facilities:  Two Computer Labs, tech in classrooms, four Science Labs (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science), 

          Secondary and Elementary Libraries, AV Room, and Cafeteria.  Covered Sports Pavilion, covered basketball courts, state-of-the-art

          tennis courts, weight-lifting room, soccer and softball fields, equipped playgrounds.

·             Sports:  Elementary, JV, Varsity and Developmental: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Kickball, Soccer,  

          and Tennis taught as part of the regular school curriculum from Grades 1 through 12.

·             Certified, experienced, and dynamic teachers (local and overseas).

·             Extracurricular and Clubs:  Student Council (National Association of Student Councils member), NHS & NJHS, Elementary Honor  

          Society, Yearbook, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, NASA Space Camp, Close-Up, Red Cross, Drama, Art Club, Environmental Club, 

          Community Service, Math Counts, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Europe Trip, yoga and music classes.  First Communion and

          Confirmation classes also available after school on request.

·                 Assist students to participate in academic summer enrichment programs in Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University, the   

          National Youth Leadership Forum, and the National Hispanic Institute.

·             Opportunities to study abroad in Spain, Germany, etc.

·             Adult English Classes, Summer School Classes

LOS RESULTADOS EN PROMEDIO MAS ALTOS EN EL college board ENTRE TODAS LAS ESCUELAS PRIVADAS y PUBLICAS EN Puerto Rico

Colegio privado, independiente, de habla inglesa, y laico, comparable a colegios privados en EEUU.

Enseñanza de Ingles y español como primer idioma.

Programa de preparación universitaria desde Pre-K hasta escuela superior con énfasis en educación multi-cultural

Programas desde Pre-K hasta secundaria promoviendo la investigación, iniciativa, toma de decisiones, pensamiento independiente,

creatividad, cooperación y carácter.

Tamaño de clase:  Elemental – 20 estudiantes por salón;  Secundaria – 17 estudiantes por salón

Escuela intermedia separada con cursos exploratorios de desarrollo; Ruso, Liderazgo y Eventos Corrientes

Programas de nivel avanzados en ingles, biología y cálculos (y español nivel avanzado)

El único colegio fuera del área metropolitana completamente certificado por el Advanced Placement (AP) Program y reconocido por

el AP Ledger.

Programa de ciencia FOSS en cinco laboratorios

Programa de formación de carácter para todos los estudiantes en todos los grados

Completamente acreditado por The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Completamente licenciado por el Departamento de Educación de PR y Consejo General de Educación

100% matriculados en universidad en EEUU y PR.  Consejería universitaria e individual.  Consejera de universidad,  consejera

escolar, enfermera y especialista en computadoras todos a tiempo completo.

Los graduados recientemente fueron aceptados en Harvard, Cornell, MIT, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Columbia, Penn State, UPR

todos los campus), y otras universidades locales y en EEUU.

$200,000 en mejoras de tecnología incluyendo nuevo software, computadoras, y acceso apropiado de WiFi

Facilidades: Dos laboratorios de computadora, cuatro laboratorios de ciencia (Biología, Química, Física, y Ciencia Física), biblioteca

elemental y secundaria, salón audio visual y comedor.  Pabellón de deportes con techo, cancha de baloncesto cubierta, cancha de

tenis, salón de pesas, soccer y softball, zona de juegos equipada.

Deportes:  Desde el grado 1 hasta  grado12, se ofrece:  Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Kickball,

Soccer, y Tennis

Profesores con licencia, experiencia, y dinámicos (locales y extranjeros)

Actividades extra-curriculares y Clubes:  Consejo Estudiantil (miembro de National Association of Student Councils), Sociedad de

Honor, Sociedad Junior de Honor, Sociedad Elemental de Honor, Niños Escuchas, Niñas Escuchas, Campamento NASA, Close-Up,

Cruz Roja, Drama, Club de Arte, Club Ambiental, Servicios Comunitarios, Competencias de Matemática, Concurso de Geografía,

Concurso de Deletrear, Viaje a Europa, clases de yoga y de música.  Clases de primera comunión y confirmación disponibles a

petición.

Asistencia a estudiantes participando de programas de verano de enriquecimiento en Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University,

National Youth Leadership Forum, y National Hispanic Institute.

Oportunidades para estudiar afuera en España, Alemania, etc.

Clases de Inglés para adultos, clases de verano

Jim DiSebastian, Headmaster, Frances Rivera, Secondary Principal, David Jett, Elementary Principal

Urb. La Rambla, 1689 Navarra, Ponce, PR  00730-4043

Tel. (787) 843-2048   Fax (787) 844-5626

www.caribbeanschool.org    E-mail:  discovercs@gmail.com

As an independent school, Caribbean School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, creed,

race, color, national or ethnic origin.