PAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL

At Pan-American School, we believe that:

• An international learning community comprises teachers, staff, students, and parents who are committed to the formation of GLOBAL CITIZENS prepared to face the challenges of living in and contributing to an increasingly globalized world.
• LEARNING is an active and lifelong process in which all members of our educational community participate and strive for excellence.
• A well-rounded education includes logical reasoning, languages, artistic sensitivity, social awareness, physical and mental health, and critical thinking. It allows for the nurture of each person's special interests, qualities, and talents through real-life learning EXPERIENCES and diverse educational OPPORTUNITIES.
• The acquisition of SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE should be applied to the development of a social conscience and a commitment to peace, democracy, cultural diversity, and service to humanity.
• A stimulating learning ENVIRONMENT includes a safe, comfortable, and attractive campus, and a supportive and happy atmosphere.
• The continuous practice of VALUES shapes the moral-ethical and spiritual character of each person.

• To promote the development of the investigative spirit using scientific and technological tools.
• To provide a challenging international academic program.
• To prepare fully bilingual students in English and Spanish.
• To promote international-mindedness and cross-cultural experiences.
• To foster a commitment toward conservation and sustainability of natural resources.
• To implement strategies leading to responsible behaviors in the areas of sexuality, alcohol, and drugs.
• To promote health and balance among mind, body, and spirit in a safe, happy, and supportive learning environment.
• To engage students through an interdisciplinary approach to learning.
• To reinforce the concept that learning can be fun.
• To stimulate creativity, reflection, and critical thinking as part of the process of gaining knowledge and achieving excellence.
• To strengthen self-confidence, autonomy, and a desire to learn in an environment of respect and freedom.
• To foster leadership qualities and social commitment.
• To prepare students for career decision-making and support them in seeking admission to the college of their choice.

At PAS our Vision for Learning is that every child  is empowered in a personalized, life-long journey of holistic growth which inspires a love of learning, the pursuit of excellence, and helps students unleash their passions.

In order to achieve this, At Pan-American School we develop students:

• Self-management skills to become independent learners able to develop their own lines of inquiry and their learning journey. 
• Research skills, to be able to seek out, evaluate, understand, and apply new knowledge and learning in new settings.
• Thinking skills,  to become critical thinkers.
• Communication skills, to communicate in different languages and approaches, depending on the context.
• Social skills, including face to face and using online learning platforms.