About
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Over the past century, Saint John’s School has distinguished itself for the superlative quality of its educational experience. We pride ourselves on creating a unique learning environment that actively encourages the potential for individual excellence in every student.
The Presidential Scholars Program recognizes the top graduating seniors from the entire nation. Every year, candidates are selected from the top 1% of all students taking the SAT. Two Scholars from Puerto Rico are chosen based on leadership, academic excellence, and service. Saint John's is the school in Puerto Rico with the highest proportion of Candidates and Scholars. Last year, candidates comprised 20% of the Senior Class. This year, candidates for the Presidential Scholar Award comprised 23% of the Senior Class. National Merit Scholars are selected from the top PSAT scores on the island. Over the past five years, Saint John's School has had 13 National Merit Scholars.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching. Only 108 awards are given each year, recognizing those teachers who develop and implement a high-quality instructional program that is informed by content knowledge and enhances student learning. Saint John's School is fortunate to have four of its faculty members chosen throughout its years. Three of these awardees are currently part of the teaching staff.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching. Only 108 awards are given each year, recognizing those teachers who develop and implement a high-quality instructional program that is informed by content knowledge and enhances student learning. Saint John's School is fortunate to have four of its faculty members chosen throughout its years. Three of these awardees are currently part of the teaching staff.
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Saint John's SchoolSan Juan , Puerto Rico2015 Award | 7-12 MathematicsSaint John's SchoolSan Juan , Puerto Rico2014 Award | K-6 MathematicsDavid HennerSaint John's SchoolSan Juan, Puerto Rico1993 Award | 7-12 ScienceAdele MouakadSaint John's SchoolSanturce , Puerto Rico1988 Award | 7-12 Science -
Presidential Scholars
2018 Diego Gonzalez-Lizardi
2017 Summer Powers
2016 Luisa Báez
2015 Nirvana Domínguez
2014 Yaelle Shaked
2010 Thalia Rothenberg
2009 Mariana Ramírez
2009 Ridge Olivieri
2006 Roberto Ferdman
2005 Cristina Esteves-Wolff
2003 Jason Borschow
2001 Isabel Bernal
1998 Virgil Calejesan
1997 Edward Calejesan Reyes
1994 Andrea Hulser
1993 Natalie Adsuar
1992 Bertie Ferdman
1983 Carmen B. Torruella
1980 John Zerbe, III
1968 Denise Maillet -
Presidential Scholar Candidates
2018
Alejandro Cid
Karen Gao
Diego Gonzalez Lizardi
Eliza Helmers
Max Linder
Jorge Mederos
Gabriela Morgan
Carlos Juan Ortiz
Anna Rullan Buxo
2017
Claudia Arbona
Maria Baez
Victoria Bonano
Jake Grossman
Jason Kumar
Kevin Lin
Daniel Milanes
Lucas Miranda
Summer Powers
Nissim Roffe
Shanila Shakil
Julia Siegel
Serena Tsui
2016
Maria P. Larrea
Isabelle E. Termaat
Alanna M. Farrell
Katia G. Carrady
Chunxiao Gao
Fabián A. Colón
Alvaro Rivera
Carola I. Reyes
Alexander Grossman
Jonathan L. Fusté
Luisa G. Báez -
AP Scholars
National AP Scholar2018
Diego González-Lizardi
AP Scholars with Distinction
2018Juan AlborsToby BarrocasMarco CabréAlejandro CidPia ContrerasClaudia CorralKaren GaoJulia GlagoEliza HelmersSamara KleimanMax LinderJorge MederosNicolas MignucciCarlos Juan OrtizAnna Rullán Buxó
2017María BáezVictoria BonanoSerena TsuiIsabel Fernández
Jake Grossman
Jesús Medina
Shanila Shakil
Julia SiegelAP Scholars with Honor
2018Sol BenderAlexa CharakTomas FantauzziSonoe FitzsimondsErica FusteIgnacio LópezLucia MatteiIsabella PedreiraAmanda PerdomoKyle Tarbox
2017Jason KumarDaniel MilanésLucas MirandaSummer PowersNissim RoffeAP Scholars
2018Jesus AlvarezFrancisco ApontePatricia FuentesPaulina GómezGuillermo HerediaGlenn HumbertAlejandra LongoGabriela MorganNatalia SantiagoAna Luiza SchuchEmmeline SchuesslerJared ShadkinOlivia SolanotElena SpackeyColette TermaatEduardo VázquezJulius WashingtonLawrence Yiu
2017Claudia ArbonaJean Paul BalzacMarisabel CabreraVictoria CaleroJosé Luis CasasJan David EstradaPatricia FerrerConnor FinnRobilee FrederickKarina GonzálezKevin LinJulián OcasioAmanda Paredes -
National Merit Semifinalists
2018
Alejandro Cid
Sonoe Fitzsimonds
Diego Gonzalez-Lizardi
Jorge Mederos
Anna Rullan Buxo2017
Victoria Bonano
Jake Grossman
Nissim Roffe
Julia Siegel
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National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars
2018Juan Albors
Alejandro Cid
Karen Gao
Diego Gonzalez-Lizardi
Jorge Mederos
Carlos Juan Ortiz2017Claudia Arbona
Victoria Bonano
Jan David Estrada
Lucas Miranda
Nissim Roffe
Julia Siegel
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Distinguishing Features of a Saint John's Education
- An unwavering commitment to academic excellence since 1915.
- Departmentalized classes starting in 3rd grade.
- Content taught through activities that develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Math instruction that focuses on conceptual understanding.
- Only Elementary School in Puerto Rico encouraging authentic, profound learning through interest-driven explorations as part of the School Enrichment Model (SEM).
- A cohesive program of studies for grades 7 through 12, designed to challenge students and develop as problem solvers and independent thinkers.
- A traditionally challenging college preparatory Secondary School curriculum designed for proven university success.
- Leadership and instruction in English by highly qualified principals and teachers.
- Small class sizes averaging 15 students in all grade levels.
- A highly competitive ERB achievement testing program for grades 3-10, with results well above the national norms and exceeding suburban and independent school norms in the grades tested.
- Twenty-four Advanced Placement course offerings.
- Admission of graduates into top ranked colleges and universities in the United States and abroad.
- Through the use of the latest technology, eBooks and the schoolwide wireless network, students have access to unlimited resources to enhance their learning experience.
- Successful and established interscholastic athletics program for students in grades 1-12.
- Student athletes compete and excel in local private school leagues (L.A.M.E.P.I. and P.R.H.S.A.A.) in 10 sports with a total of 57 teams
- A comfortable urban campus learning environment in modern, well maintained facilities.
Profile of a Saint John's School Graduate
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Culturally appreciative person
- Embraces diverse works of literature, visual and performing arts, and music as expressions of creativity, social reflection and the human condition.
- Comprehends global cultures and explores the accomplishments of societies throughout history.
- Understands and respects different cultural contexts and perspectives.
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Engaged global citizen and agent of change
- Makes ethical choices.
- Exercises leadership.
- Consistently participates in meaningful service to others.
- Advocates social justice.
- Protects and conserves the environment.
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Excellent communicator and productive collaborator
- Masters listening, speaking, reading and writing in both English and Spanish.
- Respects the opinions, values and beliefs of others and practices self-reflection.
- Ably engages in debate as a tool for helping a group move forward.
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Healthy and balanced individual
- Nurtures both mind and body.
- Lives a balanced life.
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Life-long learner and critical thinker
- Actively pursues personal growth and develops individual talents and abilities.
- Exhibits curiosity and creativity.
- Displays resourcefulness and resiliency.
- Uses sources appropriately to find information and gain knowledge.
- Demonstrates mathematical, scientific, and technological expertise.
- Analyzes, evaluates and synthesizes information.
- Solves problems effectively and adapts to changing circumstances.
Saint John’s School
Saint John’s School is a non-profit, college preparatory, nonsectarian, coeducational day school founded in 1915. The school, located in a residential area of Condado, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has an enrollment of over 800 students from pre pre-kinder to grade twelve. Instruction is mostly in English with the exception of language courses.
