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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.

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.

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!

All the teachers and administration voted and evaluated the students using a nominee and evaluation system throughout the month! We had some ties this month in votes within our faculty! We have been celebrating this activity since the year 2003!

2021 Senior Success Story - From Washburn School in Ponce, Puerto Rico to College Acceptances Around the Nation

Abelardo Broche Ortiz was accepted to six prestigious universities with scholarships and grants around the nation. He currently studies Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts alongside another 2021 Washburn School Senior.

Teacher Highlight : Mr. Angel Rivera

Take a look at the highlight for our College Writing and Health teacher for middle and high school at Washburn School! Mr. Rivera is an author and his book was recently nominated and received an honorable mention for the International Latino Book awards for his collection of short stories!

VALUE OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER - HONESTY

Washburn School will have in-person classes tomorrow, Wednesday, September 22, 2021, as usual

The water service has returned to the Coto Laurel area. Classes will resume tomorrow, 9/22/2021, in person as usual at Washburn School.

Washburn School Students in Ponce, Puerto Rico will be taking the Map Growth and Map Reading Fluency computer-adaptive assessments later this month.

Please watch the video to learn more about it. (TRADUCCIÓN DE LA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EN EL SEGUNDO ENLACE)

Reconocimiento a Estudiantes Sobresalientes en las Pruebas Learn Aid

Queremos felicitar a los siguientes estudiantes que recibirán un certificado de reconocimiento de parte de compañía Learn Aid por su ejecución en las pruebas estandarizadas dadas el 22 abril del 2020-2021 para tercero a séptimo grado.

Congratulations to the Washburn School students of the month for August

The students were voted and evaluated by all the teachers and administration using a nominee and evaluation system throughout the month! We had some ties this month in votes within our faculty! We have been celebrating this activity since the year 2003!

Sentido Pésame

La familia de Washburn School se une a la pena que embarga a la familia de nuestros estudiantes Jan Pagán Pagán, su hermana Karol Pagán Pagán y su padre Jorge Pagán Ortiz ante la irreparable pérdida de su señora madre, Dulcilia Pagán Acosta. Elevemos una oración al todopoderoso para que le brinde paz y fortaleza en este momento tan difícil. Dulcilia fue una madre ejemplar para nuestra comunidad de Washburn School. Siempre estaba disponible para apoyar, ayudar y dar amor. Dulcilia fue muy querida por todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla y nos deja con un gran legado de amor, fe y que en la vida siempre hay esperanza. Que descanse en paz.

Reunión Mandatorio para Estudiantes y Padres de 12mo Grado

Reunión mandatorio sobre el proceso de solicitar a las universidades con la Dra. Suzette Mirabal, Ed.D, CPL (College Counselor) y Mr. Benardino Bermudez (College Advisor).

PICKUP AND DROP-OFF TIMES AT WASHBURN SCHOOL

PLEASE REVIEW THE PICKUP AND DROP-OFF TIMES

Reglamento del Colegio y Manual de Estudiante de Washburn School fue Revisado

Suspensión de Clases el Lunes 16 de Agosto Por Riesgo de Inundaciones Por Paso de Tormenta

Según la agencia para el manejo de emergencias, todavía persiste el riesgo de sufrir de varias inundaciones y tronadas hasta la madrugada de mañana 16 de agosto de 2021. Considerando la posibilidad de tener facultad y estudiantes dentro de nuestra comunidad viviendo en zonas inundables y lejos de nuestra institución, mañana lunes suspendemos clases. Estaremos verificando la infraestructura escolar y condiciones de nuestras áreas para poder continuar al otro día nuestras clases de forma presencial. El martes, 17 de agosto regresaremos a clases cómo de costumbre con horario regular.

Suspensión de Clases Por Paso de Tormenta Tropical Miércoles 11 de Agosto de 2021

Ante el inminente paso de la tormenta tropical, se les avisa que el comienzo de clases queda suspendido. Las nuevas fechas serán las siguientes: jueves, 12 de agosto -Pre-Kinder a 3er grado viernes, 13 de agosto- 4to a 12mo grado.

Adrián Colón Avilés, From Washburn School in Ponce, PR to Kansas City, MO with a Full Athletic and Academic Scholarship

Congratulations to Adrián Colón Avilés , 2021 Washburn School Senior, who was accepted to Park University in Kansas City, Missouri with athletic and academic scholarships that cover all of his university studies.

Vea el Calendario de Agosto en Washburn

Visit our website for the calendar of of August and the preliminary dates of classes.

Lifelong Washburn Student Receives $323,712 in Scholarships and Grants from Universities in New York and Massachusetts

Arantza Rivas González, 2021 Senior at Washburn School in Ponce, received multiple acceptances with scholarships and grants worth $323,712 for her 2021 college acceptances at RPI in New York and WPI in Massachusetts. She studied at Washburn School from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade from 2008 to 2021! She will study Computer Science and Cybersecurity within the STEM fields at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), one of the best universities in the world in those fields. She will not be the only Washburn School student at that university, we will soon be announcing more acceptances from the class of 2021. Congratulations Arantza!

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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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