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All the details about this school in their own words
Nationalities
| Number of students |
135 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20+ |
| Most common nationality |
The school is very diverse, many from Latin America, Asia, North America, Europe |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50/50 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
English, yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes we do |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Integrated into the curriculum |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
During quarantine we had virtual options in use and have platforms and procedures available |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are purely academic and accept all beliefs |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All students here are treated equally and learn about culture and diversity in a welcoming way |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP Testing |
| Results in these examinations |
Generally high, we use it to establish individualized learning techniques |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but strongly prefer classwork or time to complete homework in class |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the grades it varies, but we do not overburden our students in their personal time |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our school is currently in its 3rd year, but we are preparing our future 12th graders next year for their SATs and college selections |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We integrate our students but involve those with special needs in our Torchlight program to help guide those with special needs |
| Learning support offered |
The Torchlight Program offers individualized growth from specialists to reinforce and help develop their critical skills |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We are an integrated school that also implements a unique program (our Torchlight Program) to assist students with growth in these areas |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes we have a full time psychologist who always has here door open to students |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, families are invited to a tour to meet our administration and then meet with our academic director to evaluate student’s academic standings and needs |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We like to know where students stand in core subjects as well as strength in English language. This exam and our MAP Testing go through a series of areas to fully analyze strength and weaknesses to compliment our individualized learning structure |
| Waiting list |
Depending on the grade, yes. Though we have a lot of space, we prefer small manageable classrooms to give students a personalized experince |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June 30th |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, due to how Panama operates we acknowledge that scheduling can have challenging circumstances. We work with our academic team to advise and evaluate the best way for keeping these student cases on track for success when they do happen. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 AM |
| School finish time |
3:00 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We have extracurricular classes that take place after school for students to get involved in if they choose, staff is also available after hours if a student has a delay in their pickup times |
| School bus service available |
Yes we do |
| School provided lunches |
We will be launching our new cafeteria in the 2023-2024 academic year |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We will offer a variety of options to support our student’s life choices |
| Uniform required |
Yes, but we try to consider the heat in Panama to support our student’s comfort |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have several, from active, critical thinking, or creative options (examples: Volleyball, chess, art, music, Dungeons & Dragons, film… etc.) to give students the chance to try new things. We are always open to starting new clubs when the demand arrises |
| Sports activities included |
Students have a regular gym class in our fully indoor basketball gym, outdoor baseball field, or throughout our almost 10 acres of land with a track and playgrounds located within it |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our recent volleyball team was started and became a competitive team this year, others sports are currently done as a blend for those in the community to join |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
We have a full chemical lab, art classroom, music room, recording studio, film studio/green screen room, robotics room, dance studio, and our developing a new library/makers space |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Our indoor gym, outdoor track, and baseball field |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our school’s founders are from the United States. They brought the culture and mentality of the school being a large part of the community’s life and offering students an academic and life experience not normally seen in Panama. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our teaching approach is highly personalized, we work with students to develop an understanding of their needs and our highly capable staff adapts and supports them in the areas where growth is needed |