SCHOOL PROFILE
Colegio Marista is a co-ed private catholic college prep school, founded in 1964, administered by the religious congregation of the Marist Brothers, a worldwide organization dedicated to the Christian education of youth. The program of studies is outstanding in preparing students to meet the demands of collegelevel academic work. The curriculum is offered in three levels of difficulties: regular, advanced, and advanced (A P ) placement The A P courses are provided for English, Science, History, Spanish and Calculus 1,327
Brother Carlos R. Vélez Cacho President presidencia@maristasguaynabo.org
Mrs. Gloria García de Jesús Director ggarcia@maristasguaynaboorg
Mrs Nidia Méndez Joy Financial Administrator nmendezjoy@maristasguaynaboorg
School Principals
Alison Giannotti :Preeschool
Iris del Valle :Elementary School
Lilybel Román :Middle School
Daisy Bonilla :High School dbonilla@maristasguaynabo.org
Catholic Faith
OUR MISSION
To form good Christians and virtuous citizens through the Marist charism, integrating values, excellence, and innovation across PK-12. COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
Colegio Marista is located on twelve acres of land in metropolitan San Juan, in the suburbs of Guaynabo, a residential area. The students come from families in the middle and upper-income brackets. Their parents hold professional, managerial, and executive positions.
SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITIES
High School offers Administrative Offices, Theatre/Performing Arts, Cafeteria, Classrooms, Common areas/courtyards, Gymnasium, First Health Services, Library and Media Center, STEAM Labs, Multipurpose Rooms, Biology, Physics and Chemistry’s Laboratories, Chapel, Indoor court and Soccer field
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
Marist Future Lab: College & Career Readiness (counseling, pathways, SAT, PSAT/PAA readiness, internships)
STEAM & Innovation: Makers/Design Labs; research projects; robotics; coding; competitions Humanities & Global Citizenship- debate /model UN, public speaking, international exchanges. Campus Ministry & Service- Faith formation and community service. Arts-Visual arts, music, theater and media production. Athletics: PRHSAA, LAMEPI
Brother Carlos R Vélez Cacho presidencia@maristasguaynaboorg
Registrar
Anabel Rivera anrivera@maristasguaynaboorg
Counselor (9-10)
Mrs. Naidymar Santiago, LPC nsantiago@maristasguaynabo.org
College Counselors (11-12)
Mrs Licedia Ojeda Burgos , LPC lojeda@maristasguaynaboorg
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CMG offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum
Graduation requires a minimum of 39.50 credits across the following areas:
Subject Credits Notes
Theology/Religious
Studies
English
Mathemathics
Science
SocialStudies
WorldLanguages
Arts/PE/Electives
15weeksofService& community engagement
Regular,Advance, APComposition,AP Literature
Geometry,Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus,General CollegeMath
Biology,Chemistry, Physics,Environmental Biology,Int.Human Anatomy-Public Health,andLabs
World/US/PRHistory, ContemporaryHistory
Spanish,French
Visual/PErformingArrts, Technology,FutureLab
Course Weighting & GPA: Regular ( x ), Honors (+0 5), AP (+1 0) on a 4.0 scale (unweighted GPA also reported).
Class rank calculation: Class rank is determined based on cumulative weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) at the end of each academic year. Students are ranked in descending order, with the highest GPA earning rank #1
Courses named Advanced count as Honor courses Honor courses are given one-half the additional numerical value
Advanced (A P ) Placement courses are given one additional numerical value
PROGRAM OF STUDY BY AREA
Main Courses
Ethics G9, G10, G11, G12
Regular and Advanced Spanish in grade levels 7th thru 12 th
Regular and Advanced English in grade levels 7 th thru 12 th French on G9 and G10
Regular and Advanced courses on Geometry G9, Algebra IIG10, and Pre-Calculus G11 Regular Course on Calculus G12, AP Calculus G12, Business Math G12, and General College Math G12
Biology & Lab I; Health G9; Chemistry & Lab I; Physics & Lab; Environmental Biology, Intro to Human Anatomy-Public Health & Lab, Fund on Family Nutrition
World History G9, History of Puerto Rico G10, USA History G11, Contemporary World History G12, Contemporary Puerto Rican History G12, Government and Comparative Politics G12
Physical Education G10, G11
A.P. COURSES:
The school offers selective AP courses, requiring entrance exams and interviews for admission. Approximately 37% of Upper School students take AP courses
Total AP courses offered: 12, with honors sections across core disciplines
Typical AP load by grade:
10th Grade: AP Spanish Language and Literature (2 courses)
11th Grade: AP US History; AP English Literature and Composition (2 courses)
ELECTIVE COURSES
7th & 8th Grade: Archaeology, French, Dance, Ecology, Theatre, STEAM Maker Space, Robotics, Game Programming, Web Page Design, Home Economics, Volleyball, Basic Training Principles, Exercise Physiology, Business development and Game-Based Learning, Arts, Scientific Research, Music Appreciation & Performance
9thGrade: Adolescent Health & Nutrition, Introductory Programming, Volleyball, Basketball, Music, Arts, Dance I, Theatre, Exercise Pysiology, Stategy Games
10th Grade: Design in 3-D, Principles of Mechatronic, Science Research, Volleyball 2, Adolescent Health & Nutrition, Developing our Creativity, Spanish Creative & Oral Writing Expression, Arts, Basic Photography, Phyton Programming for Beginners, Dance, Innov Entrepreneurship, Theatre, Statics & Probability, Marist Future Lab
11th Grade: Science Research, Multi-Media Management, Graphic Design, French, Int to 3D Printing, Volleyball, Music, Arts, Human Rights, Dance, Theatre, French, Arts and Music through history, Marista Future Lab, Innov Entrepreneurship
12th Grade: Advertising Design, French, Mindfulness, Home Economics, Robotics & Programming, Volleyball, Basketball, Dance, Theatre, Music
RESULTS & DISTINCTIONS: CLASS OF 2025
AP SCHOLAR AWARD
BPPR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
EAGLE SCOUTS
GIRL SCOUTS GOLD MEDAL
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
12th Grade: AP English Language & Composition, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Comparative Government & Politics, AP Drawing (7 courses) 5 3 2 1 1 1.3MM
COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS CLASS OF 2025
100%
REPRESENTATIVE COLLEGES ATTENDED of our graduate students continue undergraduate studies. CarlosAlbizuUniversity,AnaG MéndezUniversity,CatholicUniversityofPR, InteramericanUniversityofPuertoRico,PontificalCatholicUniversity,Sacred HeartUniversityofPR,Polytechnic,UniversityofPuertoRicoSystem
Academy of the Arts Institute, Bard College, Bentley University, Bryant University, Case Western University, Cornell University, Depaul University, George Mason University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgetown University, Hawaii Pacific University, Iowa State University, Loyola University Chicago,LoyolaUniversityNewOrleans,MarquetteUniversity,NorthCarolina State University, Ohio State University, Palm Beach State College, Rutgers University,SaintPeter'sUniversity,SyracuseUniversity,TheCatholicUniversity of America, The New School, Tulane University, University of Central Florida, UniversityofConnecticut,UniversityofMiami,UniversityofMichigan,University ofPittsburgh,UniversityofTampa,ValenciaCollegeFlorida,VillanovaUniversity Valencia College Florida, Villanova University, Universidad de Diseño y Tecnología, Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The school offers a wide variety of clubs and extracurricular activities in the following areas:
Area
Clubs & Activities
Pastoral & Faith-Based Youth faith based groups K-12
School Newspapers & Publications School Spirit JuMa Alert Il Giornalino
Honor Societies JNHS, NHS, SNHS,
Model United Nations Model UN activities and conferences
Languages
Sciences
Forensics, Spelling Bee, Spanish Spelling, Public Speaking, Reader's Club
Society for Geobiospheric Studies, Chemistry Club, Green Island, Explore Club, Science Fair
Mathematics Math clubs and competitions
Visual & Performing Arts
Fine Arts: Music, Dance, Fashion, Visual Arts
Library & Literature Library programs and literary clubs
Technology & Robotics Kids Coding, Robotics, Tech club
Athletics & Sports Sports teams and athletic programs
Media
Scouts
Media Lab, Dímelo Masaco Podcast, The Book Podcast, Masaco entre clases segment, Marista News
Manada 377 Scouts, Troop 377 Scouts, Girl Scouts Troop 1
ATHLETICS: INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS FOR:
Athletics: Interscholastic sports for students, affiliated with the LAMEPI and PRHSAA leagues
GIRLS
Volleyball: Infant, Mini, Junior, JR Varsity, Varsity
Cross Country: Mini, Junior, JR Varsity, Varsity
Basketball: Infantil (mix), Mini, Varsity
Beach Tennis: Mini, Junior, JR. Varsity, Varsity
Beach Volley: Mini, Junior, JR Varsity, Varsity
Soccer: Infantil (mix), Mini, JR Varsity, Varsity
Golf: Varsity
Futsal: Jr. Varsity, Varsity
Track & Field: Jr Varsity, Varsity
Tennis and Table Tennis: Varsity
Softball: Varsity
BOYS
Volleyball: Infant, Mini, Junior, JR Varsity, Varsity
Cross Country: Mini, Junior, JR. Varsity, Varsity
Basketball: Infantil (mix), Mini, Junior, JR Varsity, Varsity
Beach Tennis: Mini, Junior, JR Varsity, Varsity
Beach Volley: Mini, Junior, JR Varsity, Varsity
Soccer: Infantil (mix),Mini, JR Varsity, Varsity
Golf: Mini, Varsity
Futsal: Jr Varsity, Varsity
Track & Field: Jr Varsity, Varsity
Tennis and Table Tennis: Varsity
3x3: Jr, Varsity, Varsity
Baseball: Varsity
61 years of Marist presence in Puerto Rico. Colegio Marista is part of the Marist Province of Central America and the Caribbean and belongs to the Champagnat Global network, present in over 80 countries worldwide.