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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 Class of 2022 Achieved Acceptances with Millions of Dollars in Scholarships and Grants at Universities in the United States and Europe

Washburn School Seniors received scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars at prestigious colleges and universities in the United States mainland, Europe, and Puerto Rico (U.S. Territory)

NEW TEACHER HIGHLIGHT AT WASHBURN SCHOOL

Mrs. Armaris Siurano has been working as a Science and Math teacher for the last ten years. She is rejoining the Washburn School family and taught science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Life Sciences) for a few years back in 2012 at Washburn School!

NEW 2022 - 2023 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR RELEASED

The 2022-2023 activities calendar has been released. The calendar includes our start and end dates, and the dates of various activities including graduations and awards night.

Washburn Alumni Success Story

Idreath Soto, 2015 Senior, graduated with honors (CUM LAUDE) from the University of Puerto Rico Law School

WASHBURN SCHOOL ELECTIVES AND CLUBS ARE BACK FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

Click on the news to see the new electives and possible club offerings for the 2022-2023 school year at Washburn School!

2022-2023 Washburn School Book Lists

Posted: May 15, 2022

Job Opportunity at Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico - August 2022

- Second Grade Teacher
- 4th to 6th Science and Social Studies

Please send your CV/resume to [email protected] and specify your position of interest.

From Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the World - Class of 2022 College Acceptances

Congratulations to the Washburn School Class of 2022! Here is the list of college and university acceptances as of March 30, 2022! We are proud of you! Many students received scholarships and grants that cover part or all of their four-year tuition at their respective programs. Our seven senior classes from 2015 to 2021 have received $3,753,600 in scholarships and grants!

Congratulations to the Following Renewing and New Members of the National Honor Society Eagles Chapter at Washburn School

Congratulations to the new and renewing members of the National Honor Society (NHS). Check out the list of students who met these years standards (2022).

Washburn School Students Nominated to the Puerto Rico Mathematics Olympics Phase 1

The department of Mathematical Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez has started phase one of the Puerto Rico Mathematics Olympics and has started to invite students from 3rd to 11th grade from public and private schools on the island.

Maricel Jimenez Peña Visits Washburn School to Conduct Creative Writing Workshop for Our Students

Maricel Jiménez Peña author of the Adventures of Pixie Piper book series visited Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico as part of Spanish Week!

No Class - Today Friday, April 8, 2022 - Island-Wide Blackout Still Affecting the Whole Island

Our region still does not have electricity due to the island-wide blackout affecting most of Puerto Rico for the second consecutive day. Washburn School will not have class today, Friday, April 8, 2022.

Have a great Spring break!

NO CLASS TODAY APRIL 7TH 2022 DUE TO ISLAND-WIDE BLACKOUT

Due to the island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico, Washburn School in Ponce will no have class today, April 7th, 2022.

We will be announcing tomorrow's plans on our social media pages and here on our website.

From Washburn School to Purdue University Veterinary College of Medicine

Giormarie Rodríguez Vélez, a 2018 graduate from Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was accepted to The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. The Purdue Veterinary Medicine school acceptance rate is under 5.5%, and only 86 students joined the 2022 cohort. Giormarie joins a long list of Washburn students who have been accepted to prestigious graduate and professional schools worldwide in just seven graduating classes at Washburn.

Announcement #25 - School Start -

🚨 Important information regarding the beginning of our second semester. Keep safe during these days so we can have a successful start!
Please contact our SCHOOL IT Technician if you have any questions related to our Microsoft A3 programs.
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Angel Andrés Guevara Crespo - 2022 Washburn School Senior - Early University Acceptances

We want to congratulate, Angel Andrés Guevara Crespo, for his recent early acceptances to BAYLOR UNIVERSITY and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON.

Our 2022 Washburn Senior is still awaiting more decisions from other universities he applied to in the United States mainland.

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December 6th to 10th Washburn Athletic Events

On Monday, December 6, 2021 7th to 12th-grade students have Cross Country (Campo Traviesa) mandatory practice at Parque de Pelota Coto Laurel On Tuesday, December 7th students have basketball practice at Washburn School. On Thursday, December 9th, students have the Liga de Escuelas Catolicas cross country running (campo traviesa) competition.

Students of the Month for December at Washburn School

Congratulations to the students of the month for December 2021 at Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico! All the teachers and administration voted and evaluated the students using a nominee and evaluation system throughout the month!

Washburn School will Administer MAP GROWTH ADAPTIVE TESTS to 2nd to 12th Grade Students from Our Computer Lab

Washburn School will be administering Map Growth adaptive tests and student assessments to 2nd to 12th-grade students from our Computer Lab at Washburn School three times a year starting this year.
Second to Twelfth-grade students will be taking adaptive tests in Science, Math, Spanish, Reading, and English three times a year. These adaptive tests will allow us to see your child's progress over time, and we intend to continue the testing every year for the foreseeable future at Washburn School. As a parent, you will be able to see if your child is improving over time and learning grade-level material. The tests could show you if your child is below, on or above their grade level. It also allows us to compare ourselves to schools across the United States in different school districts and to thousands of international students to see where they are at in comparison.

Congratulations to the Washburn School Students of the Month for October! Featured Photo

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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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