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Standards and Accreditations

Washburn School earned accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), accreditation divisions of AdvancED (Cognia as of 2020).

NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC provide nationally and internationally recognized accreditations, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet NCA CASI’s , SACS CASI’s , and NWAC’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement.

Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators.

NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC accreditations are recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice.

Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, the parent organization of NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC, stated, “The NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. Washburn School is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement

Our Mission

Washburn School is a private, nonsectarian, multicultural, nonprofit, value-based, college preparatory Pre-K to 12th grade school in which English is the main language of instruction. Washburn School fosters a holistic, challenging, and dynamic exemplary English language educational program in a safe and nurturing environment. We educate and inspire our students to reach their full potential and we are committed to empowering them to pursue personal and academic excellence. Washburn prepares students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, precise communicators, ethical leaders, intellectual problem solvers, and caring global citizens.

Washburn School in Ponce Celebrated the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the following students for being selected as new members in National Honor Society based not only on their scholarship (grade point average), but also on leadership, character, and community service

Admission Policy Update to Washburn's Entrance Exam

TOPICS : Increased rigor of Washburn's 4th to 12th grade entrance exam with addition of standards and sections to the test.

Professional Development Sessions for Washburn School Teachers Recap (Spanish and English News)

Washburn teachers had 24 hours of professional development from March 28 to March 31st 2021. Take a look at the different topics.

Washburn School Adquiere Sistema de Purificación de Aire de 10 etapas

Cuenta con ionización, filtros H.E.P.A., y de absorbción de Gases GWM-X con tejido de carbon en todos los salones

Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico Celebrated English Day on February 26th

Take a look at some of the competitions and activities we had on Friday!

WASHBURN SCHOOL IS SEEKING PERSONNEL FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS :

1. K-6 TEACHERS AID FOR MARCH/APRIL 2021 2. PK-12th TEACHERS FOR AUGUST 2021

Washburn School's Student Clubs in Ponce, Puerto Rico Lead Effort to Get Supplies for Local Orphanage

Washburn's Interact Club are collecting supplies to donate to the Orphanage "Hogar Sucro de Vida".

International Women in Science Day

This week we celebrate International Women in 🧪 Science Day!

Washburn School Estará Pasando Por el Arduo Proceso de Renovación de la Acreditación Nacional y Internacional de Cognia (anteriormente AdvanceEd) y sus regiones educativas en el 2021

En el 2019 Washburn School obtuvo las acreditaciones de tres de las seis agencias regionales de acreditación mas antiguas con sede en los Estados Unidos; la Comisión de Acreditación del Noroeste (NWAC), la Asociación Sur de Universidades y Escuelas de la Comisión de Acreditación y Mejoramiento Escolar (SACS CASI) y la Comisión de Acreditación del Norte Central (NCA CASI) conocidas por sus siglas en inglés.

January Value of the Month - Empathy

On the first Monday of each month, we celebrate our value of the month within our curriculum and different subjects.

First Day of School 2021 - Second Semester

We hope you had a wonderful holiday filled with joy, unity, family, and health! W

Santa Claus Visits Washburn and Pre-Kindergarten Visit Mrs. Ayala

Our little pre-kindergarten Washburn School Eagles stopped by to receive some gifts from Santa and their teacher , Mrs. Ayala!

Washburn School Teachers Finished their Third Week of Workshops

Washburn School teachers from Pre-kinder to 12th grade have been taking afternoon workshops for the past three weeks on the following topics... 1. Psychoeducational Strategies for the New Classroom: The Home 2. Management of Anxiety in Times of Pandemics. 3. Psychological Indicators: Identification and Management Education is a never-ending process. It doesn’t stop after earning a degree and starting a career. Through continuing education, career-minded individuals can constantly improve their skills and become more proficient at their jobs.

College Board en Washburn School

El miércoles, 21 de octubre los estudiantes de 11mo y 12mo grado estarán tomando la prueba de admisión universitaria del College Board. Esta prueba se administrará de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 m.d. En la tarde tendrán las clases regulares, según el horario correspondiente.

Washburn School 2020 Monster Math-O-Thon

El pasado viernes, 18 de septiembre el Washburn tuvo una actividad de matemáticas llamado Monster Math-a-thon. Ese día, en las clases de matemáticas, se llevaron a cabo diferentes actividades y competencias relacionadas a las matemáticas. Last friday, September 18th, Washburn School celebrated a Mathematics even called the Monster Math-a-thon. Students conduct eddifferent activities and competitions related to mathematics.

Washburn School Ponce, Puerto Rico - Elementary Science Class Exam Review with Mrs. Yacono with Kahoot, Zoom, and Teams Platform

We are sharing a short preview of an elementary school Science class at Washburn School while Mrs. Yacono (Ms. Trickett last semester) uses Kahoot and Zoom Video through Teams to give the virtual class in a fun way

Orientaciones Importantes para Estudiantes de 8vo a 12mo en Washburn School

Important Orientations for students from 8th to 12th grade.

Microsoft Teams & Stream Tutorials

Microsoft Teams & Stream - How to join live classes without being invited, download classes for viewing if it did not upload to Microsoft Stream, and how to watch recorded classes on Stream from teachers that upload from Zoom and Teams video conferencing. (TUTORIAL IN ENGLISH)

May 14

Last Day of School

Apr 23

Día de la Lengua Española

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Location: Washburn School

Apr 22

Iniciación Sociedad Nacional de Honor nivel Intermedio y Superior (National Honor Society Initiation for Middle and High School)

Time: 2 PM – 3 PM

Location: Washburn School Via Zoom (Due to governmental executive order that closed schools on April 8th, 2021)

Apr 21

Pruebas Learn Aid (3er a 7mo Grado) (20 de Abril para Estudiantes de Acomodo Razonable)

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Neuroscience, Art, and French are some of the non-traditional classes offered at Washburn

2017-2018 Washburn School Seniors - Elionai 2K18 !!!

Washburn graduates have a 100% College Acceptance Rate at Universities in Massachusetts, Iowa, New Mexico, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, Illinois, New York, Missouri, and Puerto Rico

Where are our Washburn School Seniors going to College?

Washburn School Class of 2028 - Kindergarten Graduation 2016

2015 Basketball Champions Catholic and Private School League B, Puerto Rico

Washburn School Drama Club - Whether you are part of the class of 2016, an alumni, or the class of 2028, you are part of a family!

Washburn Chess Club and Chess Champions!

Active Community Involvement : Washburn Fighting Pediatric Cancer

Physics class at Washburn School includes a visit to see how the power plant in Aguirre powers Puerto Rico's electricity

Our World Class Robotics Program Includes Girls in Stem Who Have Traveled to VEX World Championships Around the Nation!

Our historical first graduation at Washburn School !

At Washburn School we are a true family!

Our classroom size policy enhances learning, creates a tight knit family, and foments safety and zero bullying at Washburn School!

2016 Seniors - Washburn School

#Throwback to Early 2000s ! Gabriel and Esteban already graduated from Washburn in 2015! One is Medical School bound and the other is a future entrepreneur and businessman!

Washburn's Baseball Team with the 2015 MLB Rookie of the Year Carlos Correa

Educational Leaders

Parents are the most important part of our family at Washburn

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