We are delighted that you are exploring our dynamic and purpose-driven PPK-12 school community, where students are inspired to pursue academic and personal excellence. Our faculty fosters a love of learning and the development of character traits such as courage, compassion, integrity, and gratitude. Through enriching learning experiences, students are supported to develop creativity, responsibility, and to become well-balanced graduates. Students at TASIS Dorado are prepared to engage in meaningful scholarship, develop skills in leadership and service, and pursue lives that contribute to the greater good—becoming leaders for Puerto Rico and for the world.
We invite you to visit our campus, talk with students and teachers about their experiences as a TASIS Bear, and enjoy the robust academic, athletic, and artistic offerings across campus. There is no better way to experience the joy and life of a school community than spending time on campus. I am confident that the intentional programs and interactions that transform students’ lives at TASIS Dorado will become evident when spending time with us. ¡Vengan a visitarnos!
I look forward to meeting you and hope that you will reach out and consider TASIS Dorado for your children and family members. We look forward to welcoming you!
Sincerely,
Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Vargas
DR. SYLVIA RODRÍGUEZ VARGAS Head of School
A WORLD-CLASS SCHOOL THAT TRANSFORMS LIVES!
The TASIS School Dorado, known as TASIS Dorado, is an independent, non-sectarian, coeducational, not-for-profit, college-preparatory day school located in the beautiful seaside town of Dorado, Puerto Rico. TASIS Dorado is affiliated with The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) and is connected with our global family of schools in Switzerland, England, and Portugal. English is the primary language of instruction, and students from PPK to Grade 12 are encouraged to master multiple languages. TASIS Dorado is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit institution under the United States and Puerto Rico tax codes.
Founded in 2002, TASIS Dorado is located on a picturesque 20-acre campus in the Sabanera Dorado neighborhood, just 15 miles west of San Juan. Our teachers educate and develop creative, informed, and well-balanced graduates who embrace leadership and service, are prepared to passionately engage in serious scholarship, and strive to pursue lives that contribute to the greater good.
Guided by the principles of our family of international TASIS Schools, TASIS Dorado aims to inspire the pursuit of knowledge, love of wisdom, appreciation for beauty, and development of character. These values--coupled with artistic endeavor, physical activity, and service to others--combine to provide an unparalleled educational opportunity.
We promote the education of the whole child through excellent teaching, social-emotional learning, and an engaging, content-rich curriculum. Our faculty, counselors, and coaches support students in pursuit of their dreams as they become confident, capable, and kind adults who go on to further their education at the finest colleges and universities in the United States mainland, Puerto Rico, and beyond.
MISSION
TASIS Dorado challenges and nurtures students to pursue academic and personal excellence so that they become engaged global citizens and innovative, selfless leaders.
VISION
TASIS Dorado aspires to be a world-class school that transforms students’ lives through the love of learning, beauty, truth, goodness and wisdom.
VALUES
TASIS Dorado instills in its students the values of courage, kindness, integrity, humility and a commitment to building community.
MOTTO
“Striving for Excellence within a Culture of Kindness.”
TASIS DORADO AT A GLANCE
FOUNDED 2002
15 MILES WEST OF SAN JUAN
20 ACRES OF PICTURESQUE CAMPUS GROUNDS
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
9:1
100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
45 CLUBS AND EXTRACURRICULARS
120 FACULTY MEMBERS MORE THAN HALF OF WHOM POSSESS ADVANCED DEGREES IN EDUCATION OR FIELD OF SPECIALTY
1 MIT-AFFILIATED STEAM FAB LAB 60 A COMMUNITY OF 900 STUDENTS 35 CULTURAL COMMUNITIES GRADES PPK-12
ATHLETIC TEAMS
78 INNOVATIVE CLASSROOMS
4 SCIENCE LABS
65%
STUDENT-ATHLETES
• COLLEGE PREPARATORY
• STUDENT-CENTERED
• DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
• TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
• SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
1
STATE-OF-THE-ART PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
92%
1
STATE-OF-THE-ART WELLNESS & ATHLETICS CENTER
1 CENTER FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING
SENIORS RECOGNIZED WITH AP SCHOLAR AWARD
5
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS
• GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMY
• ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM
• LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
• INNOVATIVE SCIENCES PROGRAM
$3.5 MILLION MERIT-BASED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
• ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
• ARTS
• ATHLETICS
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
31 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES OFFERED 54% PUERTO RICAN 43% U.S. MAINLAND 3%
• MASTERY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
INTERNATIONAL
• PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
• EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL
• EXPLORATION WEEK
• COMMUNITIES OF THE WORLD
• CODING
• FRENCH
• HISTORY
• ITALIAN
• MATH
• SCIENCE
• SPANISH AWARD WINNING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL
Facilities
In a natural and architecturally beautiful setting, we provide an inspiring environment where our students are motivated to achieve their maximum personal, intellectual, athletic, emotional, social, and artistic potential. Spacious air-conditioned classrooms are equipped with dynamic furniture, plentiful supplies, high-speed internet, and state-ofthe-art technology tools, including interactive display boards and individual devices for all students. The CITL Library is filled with awardwinning books, classic literature, and works by famous Puerto Rican authors. Our online databases and research resources complement traditional print materials.
Technology
TASIS Dorado has invested in the latest technology and network infrastructure to give students the opportunity to learn how technology can enhance learning.
Students in grades PPK-8 benefit from dedicated Chromebooks in a 1:1 learning environment. Furthermore, TASIS Dorado elementary students are developing a foundation of coding concepts within integrated robotics classes. In the STEAM Lab, a Vaquform thermoforming machine, 3D scanners, 3D printers, a laser cutter, and a CNC machine bring technology and creative experiences to students.
Interactive boards and large smart monitors in each classroom bring additional teaching equipment to teachers.
The overall approach to technology integration allows our students to excel while using technology as a learning tool.
SCHOOLSGREEN RIBBON 2024
Recognized as the first school in Puerto Rico to receive the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, TASIS Dorado distinguishes itself through its multifaceted approach to environmental sustainability with emphasis on health and wellness and comprehensive environmental education, nurturing responsible global citizens who actively contribute to a greener future.
At TASIS Dorado, the new CENTER FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING (CITL) buzzes with innovation and excellence, where state-of-the-art facilities meet world-class programs. Our carefully designed spaces, equipped with cuttingedge technology, foster an atmosphere of optimal concentration and creativity. Here, our dedicated team offers dynamic professional development opportunities, both virtual and inperson, that extend beyond our campus. Embracing the vision of
“TASIS to the World and the World to TASIS,” we bridge global knowledge and leadership, making our school a unique center of learning and growth for all ages. From young readers and Middle School leaders to Upper School scholars, faculty researchers, creators, artists, and coders, the CITL provides tailored spaces and programs to inspire and foster development that builds the future of education for the whole community at TASIS Dorado.
The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) has become a vibrant hub for students and faculty, fostering collaboration and innovation. By emphasizing studentcentered activities and leveraging cutting-edge technology, the CITL has enriched classroom experiences and inspired bold new ideas.
The CITL includes our research library filled with award-winning books, classic literature, and works by renowned Puerto Rican authors. Traditional print materials are enhanced by our online databases and research resources.
INNOVATION SCIENCES
We inspire students to become innovative problemsolvers, dynamic collaborators, and committed difference-makers. Starting in pre-kindergarten, students explore innovative sciences, including coding, robotics, and STEM concepts that grow in complexity each year. Our hands-on approach is highlighted by our MIT Fab Lab and computer science lab, which are unique learning spaces that promote collaboration and concept exploration.
All students have the opportunity to engage in research & design thinking projects, and our secondary students may enroll in innovation sciences courses such as coding or Fab Lab as an option for meeting our third language requirement. Overall, our students learn how to leverage technology with systematic problem-solving as conscientious digital citizens who want to positively impact the world around them.
PROGRAM OF DISTINCTION AWARD IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
BY THE MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION COMMISSIONS ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
EARLY
CHILDHOOD PROGRAM GRADES PPK • PK • KINDER
In 2015, the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) awarded the TASIS School in Dorado, Puerto Rico, with the Program of Distinction in Early Childhood Education (Grades PPK to 1). TASIS Dorado was the first school in Puerto Rico and the U.S. to receive this recognition. The Early Childhood Education Program of Distinction recognizes schools that demonstrate dedication to early learning through a rich, child-centered philosophy and best practices that focus on exploration, questioning, creativity, social-emotional development, and cognitive skills.
Our full-day academic program uses engaging themes to teach foundational literacy and math skills. Our daily activities are focused on building literacy and math skills through play, small group, and whole class lessons. Students will practice these skills with teacher guidance in hands-on learning centers and smaller groups.
The activities are designed to spark children’s imagination and creativity as they explore new topics and solidify their understanding of important concepts. While working independently or in small groups, students learn valuable social skills like cooperation, friendship building, and following routines.
Our PPK and PK classes feature our signature dual language program, which emphasizes language acquisition in Spanish and English. The goal is to prepare students for more formal Spanish language instruction in Kindergarten while fostering mastery of both languages throughout their TASIS education.
DISCOVER YOUR SENSE OF WONDER
GRADES FIRST TO FIFTH
We aim to provide a robust educational foundation while fostering a love of learning. E.D. Hirsch’s Core Knowledge Curriculum guides our elementary division program. The Next Generation Science and History and Geography topics are supplemented with units of study focused on Puerto Rico’s history and culture. Our English and Spanish Language Arts classes integrate rich content with the fundamentals of the science of reading. Teachers use research-proven, renowned resources to promote students’ growth as readers and writers in both languages. Like all TASIS Schools, we implement the Singapore Math approach, which helps students learn the language of math hands-on as they explore concepts concretely, pictorially, and abstractly. Additionally, in grades 3 to 5, we begin our advanced math class for selected students.
Frequent performances with active student participation provide opportunities for our students to showcase their talents and knowledge, gain stage presence, develop self-esteem, perfect their enunciation, and develop memorization and acting skills. These presentations occur with such regularity, beginning in PPK and continuing through senior year, that students build confidence and a natural ability to speak and perform in front of an audience.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Building student character is as important to our mission as building strong academic skills. TASIS Dorado integrates character building through dedicated programs, including community service initiatives, the Responsive Classroom approach for elementary students.
The Social Institute program for upper elementary and secondary students. We also dedicate lessons to teach elementary students about core concepts such as caring, empathy, bravery, and resilience. Seminars on important social-emotional learning topics are provided for students to support good decision-making. Parents are regularly invited to presentations on topics that support healthy and strong families.
ELEM ENTA RY
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES SIX TO EIGHTH
Middle School marks the beginning of an exciting time for students when they will explore their interests through rigorous, inquiry-based curricula in core subjects, elective courses, and clubs.
From Project-Based Learning, STEAM activities in the FabLab, our famous Exploration Days, and Sustainable Future Leadership Program in Grade 8 to traveling opportunities to Space Camp at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and Washington D.C., our students get to live different experiences that enrich and guide their way to Upper School.
As they develop individual talents and interests, advanced Math courses are available to qualified students who will likely pursue Advanced Placement classes in Upper School. Additionally, students become eligible for the Highest Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, Honor Roll, and, in Grade 7, for the National Junior Honor Society.
Middle School ends with an eighth-grade ceremony that includes character, leadership, community service recognition, academic awards, and designation of a Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and TASIS Dorado Scholar.
DISCOVER YOURSELF
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES NINTH TO TWELFTH
A TASIS Dorado college-preparatory education provides a strong academic foundation and focuses on the student’s cultural, social, psychological, and physical development. Our student body develops into selfless leaders, honorable individuals, and exemplary citizens.
Our rigorous Upper School program ensures that our students graduate with a solid breadth and depth of knowledge and skills that allow them to successfully tackle post-secondary education. A wide range of advanced courses allow students to pursue their areas of interest to a greater depth and offer preparation for college-level courses. All students take the core subjects of English, Spanish, Math, Science, History, Social Sciences, and a third World Language or Innovation Sciences concentration as well as electives.
Special programs include Exploration Week and other thematic weeks, a new Leadership Program and Leadership Academy, community service, academic exchanges, overseas travel, visiting experts and artists, summer activities, and more. In addition, a social-emotional learning program integrated into the advisory program is designed to guide students as they go through secondary school.
The Upper School academic program meets and exceeds the requirements of colleges and universities in the United States and Puerto Rico. All core subject courses also meet Puerto Rico’s Nivel Avanzado criteria.
LOS NARANJOS COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
TASIS Dorado offers a vibrant array of special activities that unite our community in fresh, innovative ways! Field Days and engaging outings, such as adventures to the serene lake and bee farm, along with lively thematic weeks, ensure that fun and education intertwine to create an unforgettable learning experience.
EXPLORATION DAYS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
During the first semester’s culmination, students in Grades 6 to 8 engage in dynamic sessions outside the classroom, exploring themes like entrepreneurship, leadership, the environment, and personal wellness for a holistic learning experience.
EXPLORATION WEEK FOR UPPER SCHOOL
Upper School students spend the first days of the second semester immersed in integrated academic subjects such as Architecture and Design, Engineering, Careers in Medicine, Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Puerto Rico Adventures, Bee Keeping and Social Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Finance and Investing, Careers in Law, Forensics Science and Cyber Security. Various trips related to arts and sciences are offered, as well as meaningful options to serve the community. Exploration Days provide students excellent insight into career paths, a chance to explore a new interest, go on a trip or outdoor adventure, or gain a certification in a special area.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
focuses on three pillars: Leadership Development, Sustainable Development, and Service Learning. Guided by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it encourages students to identify community issues and develop solutions through design thinking. Selected students in Grade 8 will research sustainable practices in Sustainable Agriculture, Food Management, and Food Security, applying their skills to analyze these areas. The program typically concludes with a travel experience where students present their findings.
UPPER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
TASIS Dorado offers students the opportunity to focus on the important skills in leadership and entrepreneurship that will prepare them for a successful, confident transition to college and beyond. Those students who wish to pursue these interests more in-depth can apply to the TASIS Dorado Leadership Academy in tenth grade for a two-year experience that includes special seminars, an international summer travel experience, career-interest seminars, and a capstone project.
THEMATIC EVENTS
Special events include Wellness Week, Communities of the World, French/Italian Night, TASIS Creates and PBL Fair, Engineering Week, Week of the Young Child, Spring into Learning, Spirit Week, Innovation Sciences Week, Pi Day, Field Days, and more.
I S U A L & P E R F O R
DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE VOICE
VAPA = Visual And Performing Arts
The Arts are a vital part of each student’s day as they learn to create and appreciate beauty. Starting in pre-school, our students study art, music, or theater every trimester. Students in Grade 5 combine all three in an amazing, yearlong, student-created performance.
VAPA ELEMENTARY SHOWCASE PROGRAM
Our visual and performing arts program provides opportunities for our students to showcase their talents, gain stage presence, develop selfesteem, perfect their enunciation, and develop memorization, communication, and acting skills. These performances occur regularly, beginning in PPK and continuing through Grade 4. Students develop confidence and a natural ability to speak and perform in front of an audience. Our Fifth graders work throughout the year in their TAP 5 class to develop a musical performance that concludes with a presentation to the community.
VAPA MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL
All middle school students have the opportunity to take specialized classes such as Music, Drama, Art, and Culinary Arts, while Upper School students have a wide variety of elective choices. Furthermore, students come together to produce an annual musical or play and celebrate their successes in assemblies. Plays and other performances are a regular part of many core classes as well.
• All-School Musical
• AP Art
• Art Classes
• Batucada
• Instrumental Music & Voice Classes
• International Thespian Society
• Musical Theater Club
• National Art Honor Society
• Rock Band
• Stage Band
• Theater Classes
• Tri-M Music Honor Society
PRHSAA & LAMEPI
Athletics Athletics Athletics
With over 65% of the student body participating in 60 athletic teams, TASIS Dorado boasts a highly competitive and comprehensive athletic program. We believe that athletics offers invaluable opportunities for character development, fitness, sportsmanship, and enjoyment. TASIS Dorado’s “Bear Pride” highlights the importance of personal character, emphasizing respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership, and sportsmanship.
LEVELS
As active members of the Liga Atlética Mini de Escuelas Privadas de Puerto Rico (LAMEPI) and Puerto Rico High School Athletic Alliance (PRHSAA) leagues, our Athletics Program provides competitive play opportunities for various age groups through league games, as well as interscholastic and invitational tournaments. This allows our students to participate in exhilarating sports while cultivating camaraderie and sportsmanship beginning in first grade.
SUPER
JUNIOR VARSITY
VARSITY
66 LAMEPI & PRHSAA division and league championships
105 Invitational tournament championships
71 All-Alliance student-Athletes
DISCOVER YOUR BALANCE
At TASIS Dorado, our Wellness Program empowers every individual in our community to embrace a healthier lifestyle. We cultivate an environment that promotes physical vitality, mental resilience, and emotional well-being, inspiring lifelong habits that nurture a balanced and thriving life for all.
WELLNESS & ATHLETICS CENTER
The Wellness & Athletics Center (WAC) is a focal point of the TASIS Dorado experience, fulfilling the needs of student-athletes while serving the entire school community. Recognizing that health and wellness are integral to students’ intellectual lives, the WAC has quickly become a central gathering space that supports both wellness and athletic programs.
The air-conditioned facility features state-of-the-art spaces, including an indoor gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts, a Toro Verde-sponsored rock climbing wall, a fitness center, a fitness studio, a spirit gear store, a wellness resource lounge, a culinary classroom, a conference room, and a meeting room for students to exercise, relax, and engage in physical and wellness activities. The center also houses our Athletics, Wellness, and Counseling Departments. Outdoor enhancements include new turf for soccer, a revitalized track, and two playgrounds.
Led by our Director of Athletics and Director of Wellness, the WAC has expanded TASIS Dorado’s offerings with pre-season training, year-round workouts, strength and conditioning programs, a growing coaching and training staff, additional clubs, extracurricular activities across all school levels, and the addition of CLAWS, our school mascot. The WAC also hosts three major tournaments in October, February, and March, adding excitement and school spirit to the campus.
Extracurricular Opportunities
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL
SOCIETIES
• Computer Science Honor Society ★
• Cum Laude Society ★
• National Art Honor Society ★
• National French Honor Society ★
Société Honoraire de Français
• National Honor Society ★
• National Italian Honor Society ★
Societa Onoraria Italica
• National Junior Honor Society ★
• Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
• Student Council ★
• Thespian Honor Society ★
• Tri-M Music Honor Society ★
ACADEMIC COMPETITIVE TEAMS
• Artificial Intelligence Team ★
• Coding Team ★
• Math Team ★
• Model United Nations Team ★
• Poetry Out Loud ★
• Robotics ★
• Science Bowl Team ★
CLUBS
• Active Minds Chapter
• Agricultural & Animal Sciences Club
• AP Capstone Club
• Audio, Video, and Lights Club
• Batucada Club
• Bear News
• Bear Spirit Club
• Bee Club
• Board Game Club
• Chess Club ★
• Comidas Comunitarias
• Concert Band Extension Club
• Debate Club
• Entrepreneurship Club
• E-Sports ★
• Forensics
• Go Green Club ★
• Habitat for Humanity
• Interact Club Grades 10-12
• International Food Club
• Investment Club
• Jazz Ensemble Extension Club
• Jr. Interact Club Grades 8-9
• Kiteboarding and Watersports Club
• Law Society Club
• Math Club ★
• Miniatures Hobbies Club
• Model United Nations Club ★
• “Ponte Los Cortos” Film Club ★
• Pre-Med Club
• Rally Kids Tennis Club Grades 8-12
• Reading Buddies
• Robotics Club
• Rock Band
• Stress Management Club
• Student Athlete Club
• Surfrider Foundation Club ★
• Table Tennis
• Theater Production Club
Clubs may change throughout the school year and can vary each year. Students can propose new clubs anytime by following the formal proposal process with the Dean of Students.
KEY
• Upper School
• Middle School
• Upper & Middle
★ Award Winning
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (ASP)
Our TASIS Dorado After-School Program (ASP) offers a wide variety of experiences to accommodate many interests and skills of all ages. Classes are led by certified professionals in their area of expertise. Please note that After-School courses may not be offered during both semesters, and course availability for specific grades may vary.
AFTER SCHOOL COURSES
Anime & Comic Drawing Grades 3-8
Art 4 Kids Grades K-1
Art Immersion Grades PPK-PK
Basic Baking & Decorations Grades 4-8
Basic Snacks Grades PK-1
Basketball Grades 1-12
Ceramics Grades PPK-5
Chess Grades 1-8
Choir Grades 4-6
Coding Grades PK-2
Creative Theater Grades 1-5
Crochet Grades 3-5
Digital Art Grades 4-8
E-Sports Smash Grades 6-8
Fashion Design Grades 3-12
Fun @Bat Grades PPK-5
Fun Fitness Grades 4-6
Fun Science Grades 1-5
Hip Hop Grades K-2
Introduction to French Grades 5-7
Judo Grades K-12
Kindermusik Grades PPK-K
PRIVATE MUSIC CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR GRADES K-12.
Various instruments are available for instruction.:
Bass
Brasswinds
Drums
Guitar
Latin Percussion
Piano
Ukelele
Voice Lessons
Woodwinds
LEGO League Grades 4-8
LEGO Robotics Grades 2-5
Painting Grades 3-5
Ritmo y Movimiento Grades PPK-PK
Sewing Grades K-12
Taekwondo Grades K-12
Volleyball Grades 1-12
Yoga Grades PK-K
DISCOVER YOUR PATH
COLLEGE COUNSELING
Our College Counseling team guides our Upper School students through the college selection process by providing academic planning beginning in Grade 9 and continuing through the application and admission process. We guide and support students and parents through the application and essay writing process for pre-college summer programs, Fly-in programs, and college admission. We focus on matching students with selective universities that best align with their interests and talents. As a result, TASIS Dorado students gain admission to highly competitive colleges abroad and in Puerto Rico.
Regarding standardized testing, we coordinate and manage ERB, SM Insight, PSAT, and AP exams while providing detailed information and assistance for the SAT, ACT, and Nivel Avanzado exams.
Personalized recommendations are provided for all U.S. college applicants. During the first semester, our campus hosts visits from local and U.S. college representatives, offering informational sessions and interviews. Collaborations with other schools further expand our students’ exposure to a diverse range of colleges and universities.
Our Writing Center staff is integral to the college application process, offering support from brainstorming to final submissions. This includes help with personal statements, supplemental essays, fly-in applications, resumes, waitlist letters, scholarship applications, and guidance for summer program applications.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 25 credits is required for graduation, including English (4 credits), Spanish (4 credits), Mathematics (4 credits), Sciences (3 credits in lab sciences), History and Social Studies (4 credits), World Language/Innovation Sciences (2 credits or proficiency), Electives (3 credits) and Physical Education (.75 credits) and Health (.25 credits). All Upper School Students must complete the Exploration Week Program for all four years. Students may take additional credits. There is a requirement of 100 hours of community service by the end of Upper School. Students acquire technological competence through our integrated technology curriculum and BYOD program.
SCAN TO VIEW OUR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
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ALUMNI
TASIS Dorado alumni are a dynamic and talented community who play an integral role in our school's legacy. Since the first graduating class in 2011, our alumni network has grown to over 900 members who are making a difference on the Island, in the States, and around the world.
Our graduates have all pursued academic excellence at four-year institutions, with many attending some of the most prestigious colleges and universities. Equipped with a commitment to knowledge, a love of wisdom, an appreciation for beauty, and strong character, TASIS Dorado alumni are prepared to make a meaningful impact as global citizens and innovative, selfless leaders.
We encourage our alumni to maintain a lifelong connection with the School and one another. TASIS Dorado is dedicated to fostering these relationships through engagement, communication, and a variety of initiatives, including a robust calendar of events, an online community, and an alumni spotlight series, Bear Tracks. All alumni are encouraged to stay connected and take pride in being part of the TASIS Dorado community.
ADMISSIONS
AGE REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION
Pre-Pre-Kinder Children must be at least 3 years old by July 31
Pre-Kinder Children must be at least 4 years old by July 31
Kindergarten Children must be at least 5 years old by July 31
TASIS Dorado welcomes highly qualified and motivated students who seek a challenging college-preparatory experience. A full class of PPK students is admitted each year and students are admitted to PK through Grade 11 as space permits.
EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMISSIONS
TASIS Dorado admits students who can meet the expectations of a high-quality preschool program, which will lead to a kindergarten experience with a rigorous curriculum. While some PPK and PK students have English as their first language, most come from homes where Spanish is the primary language. However, all our PPK and PK students are engaged in a dual-language program with weekly instruction in English and Spanish. Students develop communication skills, including vocabulary, letter names, letter sounds, and listening skills in both languages. In Kindergarten, our students participate in a Spanish immersion class. Students experience daily literacy activities that further develop their reading and writing skills. Fully bilingual teachers are trained to support all students’ language needs. All applicants are required to be fully toilet trained.
ADMISSION GRADES FIRST TO ELEVENTH
At TASIS Dorado, we are deeply committed to our selective admissions process, which cultivates a student body of motivated, high-achieving individuals who excel in academics, extracurricular pursuits, and social interactions.
For grades 1 through 11, applicants must be proficient in English, as it is the primary language of instruction. Our curriculum is specifically designed to challenge and inspire students with strong academic abilities who are naturally curious and eager to learn. It aims to help them reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
As mentioned, Kindergarten students participate in a Spanish immersion class. In addition, our students in Grade 1 are also part of this program. It’s important to note that students whose native language is not English or who are new to English as the language of instruction will spend their school day in the regular classroom, fully immersed in the educational program. Starting in Grade 2, students whose native language is not Spanish will be placed in Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) or regular Spanish classes, depending on their proficiency level. Teachers provide support during this transitional period. Our goal and expectation are for all SSL students to transition to grade-level regular Spanish classes after two years of enrollment.
ADMISSION ALL GRADES
At TASIS Dorado, we thoughtfully evaluate each applicant during the admission process, keeping the child’s and the school’s best interests in mind. Our decisions consider multiple aspects, such as testing results, academic records, and recommendations, ensuring our educational programs meet every prospective student’s needs and interests.
The final admissions status for all applicants will be communicated in writing. This decision is based on the thorough review and discussion of each application by our experienced admissions committee, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation.
Each applicant’s admission folder and its contents are strictly confidential and the sole property of TASIS Dorado, ensuring the privacy and security of your information.
To determine the applicant’s readiness for success in TASIS Dorado, we require a Psychometric Evaluation by a licensed psychologist. The WPPSI (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence) is the required assessment for PK and Kinder students. Please note that students must have reached their 4th birthday before this evaluation can be administered. The WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 5th Edition) is also a required evaluation for admission to Grades 1 to 11. Subscores, observations, and recommendations should be included in the report, as well as any additional tests the psychologist may deem advisable.
LEARNING ACCOMMODATIONS
TASIS Dorado has limited programmatic support and staffing for students with specific learning difficulties. Nonetheless, we have identified certain reasonable accommodations that we provide to support students with disabilities. TASIS Dorado does not, however, offer a full spectrum of special education programs. Our reasonable accommodations are approved once parents submit an evaluation report by a qualified professional to the school counselors and fill out and sign the TASIS Dorado Reasonable Accommodations packet.
The school recognizes the importance of including students, parents/guardians, classroom teachers, student support services staff, and administrators in a collaborative process. TASIS Dorado offers the space on our campus for independent specialists to provide student support in academic, speech and language, and
occupational services. For those students in need of additional academic support, parents have the option to contact an academic coach and/or specialist tutoring. These specialists are contacted and financed by the families. Families must contact their TASIS Dorado assigned school counselor to continue with the support service process for all students in all grade levels.
Admission and continuation in the School are contingent upon a match between the student’s and the family’s needs and the level of services available. For that reason, the admission and continuation in the school of any student with special needs are determined on a case-by-case basis using multiple sources of information. Please provide clear and specific information about your child’s needs during the application process.
APPLY TO TASIS DORADO
We appreciate your interest in TASIS Dorado and are delighted to be part of your school selection journey! Our dedicated Admissions Office is here to guide and support you every step of the way, providing valuable information and answering any questions.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To get started, first-time applicants should complete the Pre-Application Inquiry Form which allows you to create a Veracross account (one per family). Our user-friendly school database, Veracross, enables families to manage applications, upload documents, and track their progress in one convenient location.
To have your application considered, all requirements must be completed.
Any correspondence to be mailed, such as transcripts, should be sent to the Admissions Office:
TASIS Dorado Admissions, 11 Carr. 693, Dorado, PR 00646-3452 or by email to admissions@tasisdorado.com.
