Mission, philosophy and objectives
Our mission is that Dorado Academy will strive every day to maintain the highest educational standards while fulfilling the following commitments:
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To its students: Innovative education in synergy with our times, that will empower self-learning, promote resiliency and cater to individual academic interests, while preparing you for all challenges and lifelong pursuits.
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To its faculty: Recognition as our most critical resource through competitive compensation and our full support in your continued development and certification.
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To its community: Sponsor a family-first environment that will effectively interact with our neighbors through strong principles of participative citizenship.
The school’s philosophy is based on a commitment to develop and continually improve academic skills; provide opportunities for students to develop their own creative talents and by learning to appreciate music, art, and literature; enrich each student with an awareness of culture and history; ensure that each student acquires the language and other skills needed for a productive life; develop reasoning abilities and critical thinking to the best of each student’s abilities, and instill in each student a sense of moral and spiritual values such that he or she will become a humane, concerned, involved, and thinking member of society, ensuring an educational sound and innovative future for our school as we move through the 21st century.
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Our objectives at Dorado Academy will provide every student with the opportunity:
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To develop and continually improve basic academic skills;
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To provide opportunities for students to develop their own creative talents and to learn to appreciate music, art, drama and literature;
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To enrich each child with an awareness of culture and history;
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To ensure that each child acquires the language and skills needed for a productive life;
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To develop reasoning abilities and critical thinking to the best of each child’s abilities;
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To develop competence in technology and technological resources;
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To instill in each child a sense of moral and spiritual values such that he or she will become a humane, concerned, involved, and thinking member of a democratic society.
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Participate intelligently in all situations;
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Accept increased responsibility for his/her behavior;
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Provide educational experiences that will encompass individual interest and foster a passion for learning;
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Identify their strengths and weaknesses;
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Enhance the growth and development of a positive concept of self and others;
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Acquire basic skills in obtaining information and solving problems; and
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Think critically and communicate effectively.
Our school is accredited by:
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CADIE (Comisión Acreditadora de Instituciones Educativas)
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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Dorado Academy is a member of:
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Puerto Rico’s Private Schools Association
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National Association of Independent Schools
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Caribbean Association of Independent Schools
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Caribbean Counselors Association
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College Entrance Examination Board
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Puerto Rico’s Association of College Admitting Counselors
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National and Junior Honor Societies
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The National Association of Student Councils
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National Association for Secondary School Principals
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UNICEF
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Puerto Rico High School Athletic Alliance
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Mini Athletic League of Private Schools (LAMEPI)