Admissions Information for the Pre-Pre & Pre Kindergarten Program
Admissions Goals
American Academy seeks to enroll students, who are well motivated towards attending pre-school, who are able to meet the expectations of a quality pre-school program leading to a Kindergarten experience in a demanding school such as American Academy. These students will be challenged to adapt to and learn in English as a language of instruction environment.
Students whose native language is
not English and who are new to English as the language of instruction program
will spend their school day in the regular classroom immersed in the educational
program. Teachers will be aware of their needs and these students will receive
special help in their transition stage. We require that youngsters who attend our
Pre-School Program are toilet trained. All candidates are given careful consideration
in the admissions process and any adverse decisions are made regretfully but
with the best interest of the child and the school in mind. Reasons for either
admissions or non-acceptance of applicants are made upon de consideration of
many factors including assessment of readiness skills, language development,
as well as an assessment of whether the school has the appropriate care and
educational programs to meet the needs of the youngster. The final decision
on admission of an applicant is based on the collective experience and judgment
of the school administrators, not just on the test.
All applicants are notified in writing of the decision of the committee on admissions.
Each applicant's admission folder and its content is the property of American
Academy and may not be copied.
Admissions Procedures for the Pre School Program
1. All admissions correspondence should be sent to:
Admissions Office
American Academy, Inc.
Ciudad Jardin Resort
1085 Cohitre Ave.
Gurabo, Puerto Rico 00778-9674
2. Applications will be considered when all of the following have been received:
a. The completed application form.
b. Immunization Record (original form PVAC-3)
c. A copy of the applicant's Birth Certificate & Social Security Card.
d. An entrance examination & personal interview with the applicant and parent or guardian.
e. A Non-Refundable application fee. Please note that an enrollment deposit will become payable 14 days after acceptance of the applicant to confirm the place offered. This deposit is non-refundable
The Admissions Committee considers applications and schedule for the test and interview when all necessary documents have been received. Applicants are notified promptly of the decisions of the committee. Upon confirmation of acceptance, students will be sent more specific information pertaining to entrance.
The potential students must have the required age for admission on or before August 31.
- Pre Pre-K - 3 years
- Pre-K - 4 years
Admissions Nondiscriminatory Policy
American Academy does not discriminate in its admission policies for reasons of sex, religion, race, or national origin.
Admissions Information for the Kindergarten through Twelve Grade Program
Admissions Goals
American Academy desires to attract
students who are well motivated towards attending school, able to meet high
standards and high expectations both in their academic and social endeavors.
These students should demonstrate that they can adapt well to and learn in English
as a language of instruction environment. Children applying for first through
twelfth grade are expected to have a working command of the English language
upon admission, in order to insure that they can fully benefit from the educational
program offered.
Students whose native language is not English and who are new to English as
the language of instruction program will spend their school day in the regular
classroom immersed in the educational program. Teachers will be aware of their
needs and these students will receive special help in their transition stage.
All candidates are given careful
consideration in the admissions process and any adverse decisions are made regretfully
but with the best interest of the child and the school in mind. Reasons for
either admissions or non-acceptance of applicants are made upon the consideration
of many factors including: personal interview, assessment of readiness, school
records and recommendations, the results of psychometric evaluations, as well
as an assessment of whether the school has the appropriate educational programs
to meet the needs of the youngster. The final decision on admission of an applicant
is based on the collective experience and judgment of the school administrators, not just on the test.
All applicants are notified in writing of the decision of the committee on admissions.
Each applicant's admission folder and its content is the property of American
Academy and may not be copied.
Admissions Procedures
1. All admissions correspondence should be sent to:
Admissions Office
American Academy, Inc.
Ciudad Jardin Resort
1085 Cohitre Ave.
Gurabo, Puerto Rico 00778-9674
2. Applications will be considered when all of the following have been received:
a. The completed application form.
b. A complete official transcript of the applicant's school record. Parents or Guardians should request an official transcript to be sent directly to American Academy from each school attended in the last three years. For applicants in grades 7th through 12th , the transcripts must contain a minimum of three school years.
c. A recent Psychometric Exam performed by a licensed psychologist will be mandated for grades K or higher. The purpose of the exam is to aid in determining the applicant's readiness for success in the American Academy's educational program.
- WPPSI for Pre-K to Kindergarten (The child must be 4 years old to take this test)
- WISC-R or WISC-III for grades 1 to 6
d. Immunization Record (original green form PVAC-3)
e.
f. A copy of the applicant's Birth Certificate & Social Security Card.
g. An entrance examination & personal interview with the applicant and parent or guardian.
h. A non-refundable application fee. Please note that an enrollment deposit will become payable 14 days after acceptance of the applicant to confirm the place offered.
The Admissions Committee considers applications and schedule for the test and interview when all necessary documents have been received. Applicants are notified promptly of the decisions of the committee. Upon confirmation of acceptance, students will be sent more specific information pertaining to entrance, but specially all documentation must be submitted or the child will not be admitted.
Required age for Admission
The pontential students should have the required age for admission on or before August 31.
a. Kindergarten the child must be 5 years old; and
b. First Grade the child must be 6 years old.Admissions Nondiscriminatory Policy:
American Academy does not discriminate in its admission policies for reasons of sex, religion, race, or national origin.