2019-2020 TASIS Dorado Academic Profile

The TASIS School in Dorado www.tasisdorado.com

The TASIS School in Dorado CEEB Code 541781 11 Carr 693, Dorado, PR 00646-3452 Telephone +1 787 796 0440 Facsimile +1 787 796 5394

Head of School Dr. Timothy Howard howard.t@tasisdorado.com

Upper School Principal Sara Hernández hernandez.s@tasisdorado.com

Interim College Counseling Coordinator Yasémilitt Hernández hernandez.y@tasisdorado.com collegecounseling@tasisdorado.com

Academic Profile 2019-2020 The TASIS School in Dorado, Puerto Rico is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational day school which has English as its language of instruction, with the exception of Spanish, Puerto Rican History and other World Language courses. The school opened for its first academic year in August 2002.

The Mission

The TASIS School in Dorado challenges and nurtures its students to pursue academic and personal excellence, so that they become engaged global citizens and innovative, selfless leaders. The TASIS School in Dorado aspires to be a world-class school that transforms students’ lives through love of learning, beauty, truth, goodness and wisdom.

Affiliation

The TASIS School in Dorado is affiliated with The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) and sponsored by the Federico and Priscilla Stubbe Foundation, a not-for-profit Puerto Rican corporation.

Enrollment

Associate College Counselor Margie Vega vega.m@tasisdorado.com

Grades PPK-12: 885 Grades 9-12: 224

Writing Center Specialist Susan Fortuño fortuno.s@tasisdorado.com

Class of 2019: 42

Accreditation

The TASIS School in Dorado is licensed as a private school by the pertinent governmental licensing agency, the “Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico.”

It is also accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the “Comisión Acreditadora de Instituciones Educativas” (CADIE).

The Middle States Association (MSA) of Colleges and Schools has also awarded TASIS Dorado a Program of Distinction Award for its Early Childhood Education Program (Pre-Pre-Kindergarten through First Grade).

TASIS Dorado is the first school to receive this prestigious recognition in the United States.

Memberships | AMONG OTHERS National Association of Independent Schools • National Association of Student Councils • National Honor Society • National Junior Honor Society • National Art Honor Society • Asociación de Educación Privada • Caribbean Association of Independent Schools • International Thespian Society • National Association of College Admissions Counselors • College Board • Model United Nations Federation Puerto Rican Chapter • Jornada de Literatura y Performance • Puerto Rico High School Athletic Alliance • LAMEPI

Class of 2020: 53

Student Body

71% of the student body are Puerto Rican, 23% come from the continental United States and 6% from abroad. More than ten different first languages are spoken in the homes of our students. The TASIS School in Dorado seeks to be enriched by multiple, cultural, language, and social exchanges brought about by the integration of all families.

Maximum class size is 20 students, with an overall student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1.

Faculty There are 107 full-time faculty, over 53% of whom possess or are in the process of completing a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in education or in their field of specialty.

Curriculum & Special Programs

The TASIS School in Dorado offers a college preparatory program that prepares students for universities and colleges in the United States, Puerto Rico, and worldwide. Students are expected to master skills and content, to become more inquisitive and analytical, to develop research skills, and to organize and present their learning in both verbal and written form. In 2016, we opened an MIT-certified STEAM-focused Fab Lab, equipped with a CNC machine, laser cutter, 3D printers, and scanners.

Advanced Placement | AP

Requirements for Graduation High School students must complete a minimum of 24 credits for graduation, including: English: 4 credits Spanish: 4 credits Mathematics: 4 credits

A total of 28 College Board-approved AP courses are offered: • Spanish Language & • Computer Science A • Biology Culture • Environmental Science • Chemistry • Studio Art: 2-D Design • English Language and • Physics I • Music Theory Composition • Physics II • United States History • English Literature • Physics C Electricity/ • European History • Capstone Seminar & Magnetism/Mechanics Research • World History • Calculus AB • French Language & • Human Geography • Calculus BC Culture • Psychology • Statistics • Italian Language & Culture • Government • Economics • Psychology • Computer Science • Spanish Literature Principles Entrance requirements must be met in order to enroll in AP courses. Students who take AP courses are required to take the corresponding exam upon completion of the course.

They are strongly advised to limit their AP course enrollment as follows: 10th grade (1); 11th grade (2); 12th grade (3). Only students in the enriched track would have the option to begin the AP track in 9th grade and, therefore, be likely to exceed the recommended maximum of 6 total AP courses.

Science: 3 credits (in lab sciences) Social Studies: 4 credits Foreign Language or Innovation Science: 2 credits or proficiency Electives: 2 credits, .50 of which must be in Visual or Performing Arts Physical Education: 2 credits Health: .25 credits Community Service: 100 hours in high school are required for graduation.

Students may take additional credits.

Students will also have acquired technological competence through both our curriculum and our 1-to-1 laptop program.

All high school students must complete the Exploration Week Program all four years and at least two semesters of College Education.

Exploration Week is a required program for all high school students, offered during the first five days of the second semester. The program has two components: an integrated academic mini-course with emphasis on experiential learning and a service learning opportunity to develop strong character and leadership skills. Students participate in four sessions of their academic seminar and a full day of servicelearning on the last day of the week. Each seminar incorporates a project as a completion requirement.

Students are assessed on various aspects of their participation, including effort, attitude, attendance, a response journal and a project for their final grade of Pass or Fail.

Grading System The TASIS School in Dorado does not rank its students. Only grades earned at TASIS Dorado are used to calculate cumulative GPA. Cumulative GPA is calculated using all courses taken during the student’s high school years. Enriched Mathematics courses are those taken a year ahead of the curriculum. These receive a five-point enrichment at the end of each semester. Advanced Placement courses are weighted for the purpose of determining GPA.

GPA Policy | GRADE POINT AVERAGE The TASIS School in Dorado calculates a weighted (adjusted) GPA, which is provided to college and post-graduate institutions. The weighted (adjusted) GPA is on a 4.0 scale and includes all high school level courses. ∙ Credit is a granted for a completed unit of study. ∙ A transcript is a report of final grades and credits indicated by course. ∙ Weighted (adjusted) points are similar to grade points, except that weighted grade points differentiate between regular courses and advanced level courses.

TASIS Dorado GPA Conversion Table Range

College Prep Courses 1.0 Credit 0.50 Credit 0.25 Credit

100-98 97-94 93-90 89-87 86-83 82-80 79-77 76-74 73-70 69-67 66-65 64-0

4.00 3.85 3.65 3.45 3.30 3.10 2.90 2.60 2.20 1.80 1.20 0.00

2.00 1.93 1.83 1.73 1.65 1.55 1.45 1.30 1.10 0.90 0.60 0.00

1.00 0.96 0.91 0.86 0.83 0.78 0.73 0.65 0.55 0.45 0.30 0.00

AP Courses 1.0 Credit 5.00 4.85 4.65 4.45 4.30 4.10 3.90 3.60 3.20 2.80 2.20 0.00

High School Credit

EARNED IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

The TASIS School in Dorado grants graduation credit to middle school students who take high school courses in middle school. These courses must have the same expectations, curriculum, and final exams as the equivalent courses taught in high school.

A. The following middle school courses have been identified for high school credit: • Algebra I • Geometry • Physics • World Language Levels I and II (French I, French II, Italian I, etc.)

B. Students who pass these courses will automatically be granted high school credit. These grades will be reflected on the student’s high school transcript and included in the cumulative GPA calculation.

Test Score Information CLASSES OF 2017-2019 SAT Mean Scores Class 2017 602 CR 567 Math

Class 2018 634 ERW 607 Math

Class 2019 609 ERW 593 Math

Other Tests Mean Scores, Class 2019: 42 Students PAA 580 Verbal 628 Math 648 English

ACT Composite 26

SAT II Mean Scores: 672 562 560 789

Biology World History French Spanish

AP Scholars

584 638 635 601

2016

Math I Chemistry Math II English Literature

2017

628 US History 648 Physics 720 Italian

2018 2019

National AP Scholar 2 AP Scholar with Distinction 14 5 9 4 AP Scholar with Honor 11 6 4 2 AP Scholar 9 4 6 9 *78% of our students scored 3 or more on 2018 tests.

32 8 23 3 2 3

National Hispanic Scholars 2011-2019 National Merit Scholars 2015-2019 Presidential Scholar Candidates 2011-2019 Presidential Scholar Semifinalists 2011, 2012, 2018 Presidential Scholars for Puerto Rico 2011, 2018 International Mathematical Olympiads Bronze Medals 2015, 2016, 2018

High School Course Offerings ENGLISH: English 9, World Literature, American Literature, British Literature, English 12, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature SPANISH: Spanish 9, Spanish 10, Spanish 11, Spanish 12, AP Spanish Literature, AP Spanish Language and Culture, Español Nivel Avanzado FOREIGN LANGUAGE: French I, French II, French III, Advanced French, AP French, Italian I, Italian II, Italian III, AP Italian INNOVATION SCIENCE: Intro to Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, Fab Lab MATHEMATICS: Algebra I, Enriched Algebra I, Geometry, Enriched Geometry, Algebra II, Enriched Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Enriched Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Enriched Calculus, AP Calculus AB & BC, Statistics, AP Statistics, Multivariable Calculus & Linear Algebra, Problem Solving, Introduction to Finance and Economics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics SCIENCES: Physics, AP Physics I, II and C, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Zoology/Genetics, Research & Engineering HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE: World History I, World History II, AP World History, US History, AP US History, History of Puerto Rico, AP Psychology, AP European History, AP Government ELECTIVES: Studio Art I, II & III, Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, AP Studio Art, Acting, Musical Theatre, Instrumental Music, Concert Band, Digital Photography, Yearbook, Literature & Film in Spanish, AP Capstone Seminar & Research, Physical Education, College Ed

Extracurricular Opportunities & Clubs Clubs offer students the opportunity to develop and excel in their particular area of interest. The TASIS School in Dorado offers the following clubs in addition to Student Council, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, International Thespian Society, French and Italian Honor Society, Beta Honor Society, Computer Science Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, 3D Printing*, Abstract Board Games, Animal Alliance, Art*, Band, Batucada, Board Games, Business, Chess, Coloring*, Computer Science, Concert Choir, Craft, Debate, Drama,Engineering, Environmentalist, Foreign Film, French Tutoring, Gastronomy, Gender Equality, Interact, Just Dance, Math Games*, Model United Nations, Neuroscience, Outdoors, Photography, Poetry Out Loud, RPG, Science Bowl, Science, Spanish*, Spanish Literature, SSL Reinforcement, Stock Market, Traditional Italian Card Games, Yoga & Wellness. There are also presentations by visiting professors in the arts, sciences, social studies and literature, all experts in their fields. Additionally, students can engage in sports at the junior varsity and varsity levels in: Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country, and Track and Field.

College Acceptances 2015-2019 A SELECTION American University • American University of Dubai • American University in Paris • Amherst College • Assumption College • Babson College • Barnard College • Bates College • Baylor University • Belmont University • Bentley College • Boston College • Boston University • Bowdoin College • Brandeis University • Brown University • Bryant University • Bryn Mawr College • California Institute of the Arts • California Institute of Technology (CalTech) • Carnegie Mellon University • Case Western Reserve University • Catholic University • Clark University • Colby College • College of William & Mary/St. Andrew’s • Claremont McKenna College • Colgate University • College of the Holy Cross • Columbia University • Conservatorio de Música de PR • Cornell University • Dartmouth College • DePaul University • Drexel University • Duke University • Elon University • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Emerson College • Emmanuel College • Emory University • Eugene Lang College • Fairfield University • Florida Institute of Technology • Florida International University • Florida State University • Fordham University • Franklin & Marshall College • George Mason University • George Washington University • Georgetown University • Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) • Goucher College • Grinnell College • Harvard University • Harvey Mudd College • Haverford College • Iowa State University • Ithaca College • Lehigh University • LIM College • Louisiana State University • Loyola University Chicago • Loyola University Maryland • Loyola University New Orleans • Lynn University • Macalester College • Manhattan School of Music • Marquette University • Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) • Marymount Manhattan College • Massachusetts College of Art and Design • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) • Michigan State University • Middlebury College • New England Conservatory • New York University (NYU) • North Carolina State University • Northeastern University • Northwestern University • Nova Southeastern University • Oberlin College • Ohio State University • Pace University • Parsons The New School for Design • Pennsylvania State University • Pomona College • Pratt Institute • Princeton University • Providence College • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico • Purdue University • Regis College • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) • Ringling College of Art and Design • Roger Williams University • Rollins College • Saint Joseph’s University • Saint Louis University • Salve Regina University • Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) • Seattle University • Smith College • St. Martin’s University • Stanford University • Suffolk University • Syracuse University • Temple University • Texas A&M • The Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins • Trinity College • Tufts University • TX Christian University • United States Air Force Academy • University College Dublin • Universidad de Puerto Rico • Universidad del Sagrado Corazón • Universidad Interamericana • Universidad Politécnica • University of California-Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego • University of Chicago • University of Colorado • University of Connecticut • University of Dayton • University of Florida • University of Hartford • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign • University of Massachusetts, Amherst • University of Miami • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor • University of Notre Dame • University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) • University of Richmond • University of San Francisco • University of Southern California • University of South Florida St. Petersburg • University of Tampa • University of Virginia, Charlottesville • University of Vermont • Vassar College • Villanova University • Wake Forest University • Washington University in St. Louis • Wesleyan University in Connecticut • Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) • Xavier University • Yale University

The TASIS School in Dorado 11 Carr 693, Dorado PR 00646-3452 Tel: +1 787 796 0440 • Fax: +1 787 796 5394 • www.tasisdorado.com •

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Licensed by the Consejo de Educación de PR. Accredited by the Middle States Association. The TASIS School in Dorado admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

TASIS Dorado is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit institution under the U.S. and Puerto Rico tax codes.