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Number of students |
1060 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
37 |
Most common nationality |
Dominican |
Ratio of local students to international students |
53% local : 47% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer Spanish as a foreign language. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
Class size will be limited to the following: Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten) 51 per grade 16 per class
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Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The Carol Morgan School Learning Innovation & Technology program grows and changes each year enhanced by the staff and students involved. Technology is infused into the curriculum of each content area, and CMS is fortunate to have a state-of-the-art robotics program. Our award-winning program is founded in academic technology and computer science classes where students use the principles of design thinking as well as specific coding and technical skills to build and experiment with various aspects of robotics. CMS offers robotics courses in Middle School and High School and robotics is infused into our Elementary Technology Curriculum. Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:
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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) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, AP, MAP, and other developmental and academic standardized assessment as needed. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, depends on the grade level. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Elementary students in grades 1 to 5 should spend a maximum of 10 minutes per day per level. Middle and high school students' homework time will depend on the classes they are enrolled in. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. The Optimal Learning Center (OLC) includes Optimal Learning Support, ELL (English Language Learners), and Academic Intervention. |
Learning support offered |
The Optimal Learning Center (OLC) is a resource at CMS within student support services. The goal is to provide an optimal level of services to ensure the success of identified students school-wide. ELL (English Language Learners):
Academic Intervention:
The Learning Support program (grades 2-12) emphasizes the cognitive and academic skill intervention necessary for learning and social development. A strong focus is placed on literacy (reading and writing), math, and study skills/executive functioning skills, as they are essential to students' future success. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the differentiated instruction and advanced placement classes we offer for middle and high school students. Through our Student Support Services, we ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed and reach their full potential. |
Student access to education psychologist |
At the Optimal Learning Center, parents receive guidance and a list of qualified external educational psychologists. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we provide admission screenings. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The school employs a developmental assessment suitable for the age of students applying for grades Pre-K to 1. Students applying in grades 2 and above will undergo a standardized language survey, writing assessment, and MAP screening in the subjects of math, language, and reading. Additionally, a student interview is also required for students applying for grades 6 and above. |
Waiting list |
Yes. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
It's a rolling admission. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School start time |
Elementary and Middle School: 7:30 AM
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School finish time |
Elementary and Middle School: 14:15
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Supervised care before/after school |
We offer after-school activities. |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
The school has a cafeteria where students can purchase snacks & lunch. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
There is a broad variety of snacks & lunch. |
Uniform required |
Yes. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Artcycling by Me, Ballet I, Ballet II, Basketball, Creative Movement, Chess, Coding Space, ES Soccer, Guitar, Hip Hop, Karate I, Karate II, Piano, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Skating, Violin & Volleyball. |
Sports activities included |
Our student-athletes enjoy participating in several sporting and recreational activities locally and internationally. From K-12, we provide physical learning and sporting opportunities in many areas, from team sports like basketball, soccer, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee to individual sports such as table tennis and track & field. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
At Carol Morgan School, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports teams, such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, frisbee, chess, table tennis, and more. Our school also proudly hosts the CMS Cup, our annual sports tournament, which attracts more than 20 schools and 2,900 students from across the country. |
Facilities at the school |
Seven Innovation & Technology Labs, two music classrooms, band and choir rooms, four art classrooms, one ceramic room, a Gazebo, an outdoor amphitheater, two community gardens, two libraries, eight science labs, three innovation areas used as maker spaces, and for robotics, Black Box Teather. |
Sports facilities at the school |
The field comprises a size 11 professional soccer turf field and a 9,000 m² multisport grass field. In addition to the athletic fields, the Shark Center is a multipurpose facility with 1,400 square meters of professional FIBA-certified hardwood floors and a double-court system for simultaneous games with retractable basketball backstops and electronic scoreboard systems. The court can seat 1,800 attendees for performances in the 350 square meter stage area, equipped with professional LED theater lighting and sound systems. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Carol Morgan School is a private, secular, nonprofit, college-preparatory school that instills a passion for learning, builds character, and inspires civic and social responsibility. Incorporating a rigorous U.S. curriculum and advanced technology, CMS prepares students to become leaders of a multicultural, global society. The Carol Morgan School will maintain its lead as a world-class, comprehensive school. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Committed to continuous improvement, the Carol Morgan School provides an excellent standards-based academic program within the framework of the best research-based educational practices in which students develop character, an awareness of the natural and social environments, and essential skills preparing them to face the challenges of our rapidly changing world. The philosophy and objectives of this non-profit, community school support a U.S. curriculum in the rich cultural setting of the Dominican Republic where the varied international student body receives an immersion English language program. CMS welcomes families from all countries knowing that this association of students of different backgrounds and religions will help them develop a clear understanding and appreciation of the global world in which they live. |