SCHOOL PROFILE 2023-2024
The TASIS School in Dorado CEEB CODE
541781
TASIS Dorado 11 Carr. 693 Dorado, PR 00646-3452 P: +1 787 796 0440 Ext 400 F: +1 787 796 5394
tasisdorado.com ________________
CONTACT YASÉMILITT HERNÁNDEZ
Associate Director of College Counseling hernandez.y@tasisdorado.com +1 787 796 0440 Ext 785
ANAÍS CÓRDOVA-DÍAZ
Associate Director of College Counseling cordova.a@tasisdorado.com +1 787 796 0440 Ext 786
________________ DEBORAH K. MONROE
Head of School monroe.d@tasisdorado.com
SARA HERNÁNDEZMARCHANY
Director of Upper School hernandez.s@tasisdorado.com
________________ ACCREDITATIONS
TASIS Dorado is licensed as a 501(c) (3) organization and certified by the local government agency, the “Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico.” This school is also accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the “Comisión Acreditadora de Instituciones Educativas” (CADIE).
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
TASIS Dorado is a proud National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Caribbean Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) member. College Counseling Team, as members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC), and The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
EXAMINATION BOARDS College Board AP© Program
WHAT SETS US APART
TASIS School in Dorado, Puerto Rico, is an independent, nonprofit, college-preparatory day school that primarily uses English as the language of instruction. The school aims to inspire students to love learning, beauty, truth, goodness, and wisdom. TASIS Dorado provides rigorous academics, creative arts, athletic programs, and excellent faculty to foster engaged citizens and innovative thinkers. Students are expected to master skills and content, become more inquisitive and analytical, develop research skills, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively. It was founded in 2002 and is located 21 miles west of San Juan International Airport. Graduates from the school can proficiently speak English, Spanish, and either French, Italian, or a computer programming language. The school has a diverse student population, with approximately 60% of students born and raised in Puerto Rico, 37% from mainland U.S., and 3% international. TASIS Dorado is affiliated with TASIS Schools in Europe and offers a rigorous college-preparatory program that prepares students for universities and colleges in the United States, Puerto Rico, and worldwide.
ENROLLMENT ___________ 848 253 61
Total enrollment Upper School Enrollment Senior class of 2024
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The TASIS Dorado Leadership Academy, a Stubbe Family Legacy, is designed to elevate and refine leadership qualities, including innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaborative problem-solving. After a rigorous application process, selected students will identify strengths, recognize essential personal goals, and explore and apply design thinking while establishing a foundation of leadership skills and self-awareness through a variety of seminars. The Academy also includes the opportunity to travel abroad to explore a global issue while leveraging their acquired skills at the Global Leadership Summit. Finally, students receive professional internship opportunities and focus on capstone projects using design thinking to tackle real-world problems.
EXPLORATION WEEK
Exploration Week is offered during the second semester as a required program for all high school students. It has two components: an integrated, academic mini-course emphasizing experiential learning/apprenticeship with an expert practitioner and a service-learning opportunity to develop virtuous character and leadership skills. Students engage in four day-long sessions of academic seminars and a full day of service-learning on Day 5.
INNOVATIVE SCIENCES
Our students thrive in today’s digitally-driven world and are well-prepared for a rapidly evolving future. In 2016, the school opened an MIT-certified STEAM Fab Lab equipped with a CNC machine, laser cutter, 3D printers, and scanners. In 2019, an Innovation Sciences Department was launched to make students proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Design and Applied Technology (DAT).
GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMY • GOA
TASIS Dorado is honored to have been selected to join the Global Online Academy (GOA), which is an elite consortium of leading independent schools from around the world whose mission is to reimagine learning to empower students and educators to thrive in a globally networked society. Through this exclusive membership, TASIS Dorado high school students have access to elite institutions, leading thinkers, and innovative educators to amplify passion-driven learning through unique elective course offerings
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
A total of 32 College Board-approved AP courses are offered: Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, 2 & C (Electricity/Magnetism and Mechanics), Pre-Calculus, Macroeconomics, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, Environmental Science, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Capstone Seminar & Research, French Language, Italian Language, Spanish Literature, Spanish Language & Culture, 2-D Art & Design, 3-D Art & Design, Music Theory, United States History, European History, World History, Human Geography, Psychology, and U.S. Government & Politics. *Certain entrance requirements must be met to enroll in A.P. courses. Students who take A.P. courses are required to take the corresponding exam upon completion. They are strongly advised to limit their A.P. course enrollment as follows: 10th grade (1); 11th grade (2); 12th grade (3). Students in the enriched track in mathematics have the opportunity to begin A.P. classes in 9th grade and, therefore, will likely exceed the recommended maximum of 6 A.P. courses.
EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Clubs offer students the opportunity to develop and excel in their particular areas of interest. The TASIS School in Dorado offers the following clubs in addition to the Student Council: National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, International Thespian Society, French and Italian Honor Society, Computer Science Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. For a complete list of our club offerings, please open the following link.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The TASIS School in Dorado is surrounded by a highly diverse community, spanning wealth and poverty. Our students recognize their civic and moral responsibilities to their peers and the world beyond their campus. Each student is required to complete 100 hours of community service as a graduation requirement. In addition, all Honor Societies and most clubs have their own additional service requirements. As a result, most TASIS Dorado students graduate with significantly more than 100 hours of community service.
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS ___________________ • Leadership Academy • Exploration Week • Innovative Sciences • Global Online Academy (GOA)