PO BOX 20483 SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 00928- 0483

Tel: (787) 761-6305 Fax: (787) 761-0445

www.cupeyvilleschool.org

| CEEB code : 544460

HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE

DIRECTOR

HIGH SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL

HIGH SCHOOL

ASSISTANT

PRINCIPAL

HIGH SCHOOL

ASSISTANT

PRINCIPAL

BRIDGES PROGRAM

COORDINATOR

ADMISSIONS &

DEVELOPMENT

OFFICER

COLLEGE ADVISOR

CONTACT:

COLLEGE ADVISOR

787.761.6305 EXT. 223

ycollazo@cupeyvilleschool.org

SCHOOL

Cupeyville School is a quality English-instruction college-preparatory from PPK to 12th

grade. Providing academic excellence since 1963, Cupeyville School is a private, non-

sectarian and co-educational school with a multicultural student community. Ranked

among Puerto Rico’s Top English teaching private schools, Cupeyville School’s student

population is approximately 934 students and employs a combined faculty and

administrative staff of approximately 130 members. Cupeyville School recognizes the

multiple learning styles and needs of its students, thereby offering Regular, Honors and

Advance Placement curriculum as well as an integrated Bridges Program for students

with mild learning disabilities.

Character is at the core of Cupeyville School’s educational mission. Cupeyville School

prepares well-rounded individuals and committed citizens for a changing society.

Wisdom is fostered through the careful harmonization of four cornerstones: Academic

Excellence, Individual Creativity, Empathic Spirit, and Physical Wellness.

Cupeyville School’s campus is located in

the Cupey Bajo, San Juan metropolitan

area on six and half acres of land. Our

facilities include campus-wide WiFi,

information centers, science labs,

computer labs, art resource classrooms,

home economics classroom with full

kitchen, dance, drama and music studios,

foreign language classrooms, an

auditorium, competitive swimming pool,

volleyball and basketball indoor courts,

playground area, faculty resource room,

infirmary, security guard service and full

service cafeteria.

Our highly qualified faculty and

administrative staff understand our holistic

view of the individual and are committed

to uphold our school’s mission, goals and

academic standards. They engage

numerous work hours in their classrooms,

as well as in extracurricular activities with

the objective of enabling every student to

reach their highest potential. As a college-

preparatory institution, we possess that

first and most important ingredient for

success: a talented and dedicated staff.

Cupeyville School is accredited by the

Middle States Association of Colleges and

Schools, the Comisión Acreditadora de

Instituciones Educativas (CADIE), and is

licensed by the General Council of Education

of Puerto Rico.

• College Board

• National Association of College Admissions

Counselors

• Caribbean Counselors Association

• Asociación Puertorriqueña de Orientación

• National Association of Secondary School Principals

• National Association of Elementary School Principals

• Association of Supervision and Curriculum

Development

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

• TESOL

• International Reading Association

• National Honor Society

• National Junior Honor Society

• P.R. Private School Association

• P.R. High School Athletic Alliance (PRHSAA)

• Liga Atlética Mini de Escuelas Privadas (LAMEPI)

Cupeyville School is comprised of a

multicultural, fully bilingual student

population. Our student body is well

balanced with a fine mix of academically

skilled, creative and athletic students.

Students are active in Student Council,

Honor Societies, Oratory and Forensic

organizations, Academic clubs, Community

Service and Environmental clubs and Fine

and Performing Arts Clubs. Many students

compete in one or more of our 25

competitive sports teams. A total of 70

Community Service hours are required for

graduation from High School. 100% of

Cupeyville School graduates are accepted

in an accredited stateside or overseas 4-year

Higher Learning Institution, many with full

scholarships. Cupeyville School has

achieved the prestigious Presidential

Scholar, National Merit Scholar, National

Hispanic Recognition Scholar and Dr.

Adolfo Fortier Awards for its student’s

superior test scores.

Total # of Students…...………………...934

Avg. Graduating Class …………………95

ADMISSIONS

Cupeyville School has a highly

selective but caring and holistic

admissions policy. Admission test for

grades Kinder to 12 is required.

Interview with the student is required

for grades 7 to 12. School visit for

grades Kinder to 6. It is school policy

to accept all applicants without regards

to social status, denominational

preferences, or race.

GRADING

All High School students require a 1.0

GPA or above for graduation.

GPA CALCULATION

GPA is unweighted. All subjects,

whether passed or failed, are included

in the computation. A minimum of 15

credits from grades 10 to 12 are

required for graduation. Grades are

recorded on the transcript and grade

point average is computed annually.

RANK

Cupeyville School does not rank its

students.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students from grades 10 to 12 must

complete the following:

• 3 years of English

• 3 years of Spanish

• 3 years of Math: Geometry,

Pre-Calculus, and Calculus or College

Math

• 3 years of Science, 2 with laboratory

(Biology and Chemistry)

• 3 years of History: World History, US

History, and PR History

• 70 Hours of Community Service

• Senior Project Presentation

CURRICULUM

The Cupeyville School curriculum is

college-preparatory. Pre-School is

from grades PPK to Kinder and

Elementary School is from grades 1

to 6. Junior High School is from

grades 7 to 9 and Secondary School is

from grades 10 to 12. Our

comprehensive core curriculum

includes all the required academic

courses as well as enrichment courses

such as Art, Music, Physical

Education, Computer Laboratories

and Foreign Languages. Our Full

English immersion programs apply

diverse teaching methodologies and

strategies to engage our students and

promote learning including, Creative

and Research Project Presentations,

Conferences and Lectures, Field

Experiences and Student Directed

Activities. Academic development is

monitored and evaluated through

regular class examination and

grading, as well as annual

standardized tests, such as IOWA

tests for elementary and high school,

PIENSE tests for middle school,

College Board admissions test for

high school, PSAT’s for 10th and

11th grade, and SAT’s for 12th grade.

Our challenging core curriculum

prepares students for Higher Learning

Institutions and produces exemplary

graduates with outstanding records of

college placement and achievement.

AP COURSES

AP English AP Biology

AP Spanish AP Physics

AP Calculus AP Chemistry

AP Psychology

HONORS CLASSES

Eligibility for Honors Classes in the

subjects of English, Spanish and

Math begins in grade 8. Students

with a stable, high academic

performance in all core subjects, as

well as an above average

performance on standardized testing

and teacher recommendations will be

considered for eligibility.

GRADE AVERAGE GPA

A 90-100 4.0

B 80-89 3.0

C 70-79 2.0

D 60-69 1.0

F 59-below 0.0

“Cupeyville School provided me with the

cognitive skills ultimately necessary to

venture through my undergraduate pre-

medical studies. This institution gave me

the academic preparation to pursue

excellence at all levels and the opportunity

to develop significant leadership qualities

by encouraging me to preside over the

National Honor Society, work as Vice-

president of my graduating class, as well

as prompting my continuous athletic

participation. Without a doubt, I will

always be deeply thankful for my school

community.”

Edicer Ramirez | Cupeyville School

Class of 2015 | University of Puerto Rico-

Biology Department

“From academic foundation to character

makeup, Cupeyville School shaped me

into who I am today, a skilled and

steadfast student, a loyal friend and a

responsible individual.”

Mariangel Rivera | Cupeyville School

Class of 2016 | Cornell University

“Cupeyville School is like a second home

to me with the perfect balance of

academics and personal development. It

is a place where I can learn and get an

excellent education, while still having time

to enjoy other aspects of my life.”

David Martinez | Cupeyville School

Senior 2017

“Cupeyville School means family. We

prepare our students to excel in every

aspect of life.”

Yadirah Collazo | Cupeyville School

College Advisor

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CLASS OF 2016

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Louisiana State University

Loyola University - Chicago

Loyola University - New Orleans

Lynn University

Manhattanville College

Marquette University

Michigan State University

Nova Southeastern University

Ohio State University

Ohio University

Pace University

Penn State University

Polytechnic University

Purdue University

Regis College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Ringling College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design

Sienna College

Simmons College

St. Mary's University

St. Joseph’s University

Stevenson University

Swarthmore College

Syracuse University

US Military Academy - West Point

Albany College of Pharmacy

American University

Assumption College

Berklee College of Music

Boston College

Boston University

Carnegie Mellon University

College of New Rochelle

Colorado State University

Cornell University

De Paul University

Drexel University

Duquesne University

Emory University

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Institute University

Fordham University

Georgetown University

George Mason University

Georgia State University

Georgia Tech

Haverford College

Iowa State University

Johnson and Wales University

La Salle University

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Bayamón

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Carolina

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Cayey

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

Universidad Metropolitana

University of Central Florida

University of Dayton

University of Delaware

University of Michigan

University of New Heaven

University of Notre Dame

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburg

University of Rochester

University of South Florida

University of Tampa

University of the Arts

University of Virginia

University of Wisconsin

University of Connecticut

University of Miami

Villanova University

Virginia Tech

Verbal Reasoning Math Reasoning English Spanish Math

Mean Score (800 total) 589 657 662 561 657

Math

Mean Score (800 total) 520

SAT

COLLEGE BOARD

Evidence Based

Reading and Writing

530