History:  Established in 1902 Oldest Private School in Puerto Rico Located on 4.5 acres of land in Condado   Language: English Language Instruction All students are required to study Spanish – classes are leveled   Format: Independent, Co-educational School   Grades: PPK through Grade 12   School Size: Approximately 600 students   Preschool                        90 students Elementary School        250 students Middle School                100 students Upper School                160 students   Senior Class has 45 students   Ratio: Student / Teacher Ratio is 8:1 in the Pathways Program Student / Teacher Ratio is approximately 20:1 in the rest of the school   Academics: College Preparatory Curriculum Advanced Placement Courses offered to qualified students   Postsecondary: 100% of graduates accepted to college  Scholarships:  27 seniors earned $245,000 in scholarships   Programs: Pathways:  Designed for students with mild learning disabilities   Bright Beginnings:  State of the art, developmentally appropriate program for children between three and five years of age   The Plus Factor:  Middle School Program offers special support for adolescents making the transition from elementary to middle school.   Specialists: Therapists include speech and language, occupational, educational, psychologist, clinical psychologist, and reading specialist. School Hours: Pre-School: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Elementary School: 7:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Middle and Upper School: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m   Faith Affiliation: General Board of Global Ministry, The United Methodist Church Our Chapel program is required for students and teachers; it is a time to gather as a community, hear from student and faculty speakers, reflect together and learn more about each of our own faith traditions, celebrate successes and reinforce our values.   Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges University Senate from Global Ministries Member of the National Association of Independent Schools Member of Caribbean Association of Independent Schools   Fine Arts: At all grade levels, students, may participate in visual and performing arts. Many after school activities are offered as well. Individualized programs developed for students completing portfolios.   Athletics: Extensive athletic program offers opportunities in basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, track and field, and swimming.   Admissions: Based on student’s ability to pursue a college preparatory curriculum successfully