Academia San Jorge
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Academia San Jorge is a private, Roman Catholic school in San Juan, Puerto Rico
founded in 1925 by Rev. Msgr. José M. Rivera as a parochial school with 53 students from grades K–3. Shortly after, the school started construction on the first building
, which still exists today, and added grades 4-12. The school is located on San Jorge Avenue in San Juan's Santurce
district.
In 1959, its founder Msgr. José M. Rivera died and was replaced as parish priest by Msgr. Thomas Maysonet who administered the school until 1972.
A major physical addition was constructed during his administration
and was dedicated in 1965. This construction is the present school building.
In 1972, Msgr. Perfecto Pérez took over the parish
and the administration of the school until 1977 when San Jorge became the first school under direct supervision of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of San Juan
. At this time a new administration under Mr. Lawrence C. Oleksiak reorganized the school.
In 1979 Mr. Oleksiak returned to the United States and was replaced as Director
by the principal Mrs. María Colon de Marxuach who served as its Director until 1991.
In 1982 the school officially became accredited by the Middle States Association. An accreditation it still hold.
In 1983, a special program for Learning Disabled students was established in what was once the old convent building for the nuns. At this time, the installation of air–conditioning
in the classrooms in the old convent building was begun. This program was expanded to include a Self–Contained program in 1991.
In 1991, Mrs. María T. Ambruso became the new Director. Also at that time, the school's finances were centralized by the Superintendence of Catholic Schools of San Juan along with all the other Archdiocesan schools. In 1992 the school received its 2nd ten year accreditation extension from the Middle States Association.
In 1996, a reconstruction of the schools main volleyball
and basketball
court was made due to damage caused by hurricane Hortense
with the generous contribution of the Angel Ramos Foundation.
During the summer recess of 1997, the entire school building and the annex were re–painted with a new color scheme. Also in 1997 the Parents Association paid for the much needed repair of the electrical system in the annex building.
In 1998 Mrs. Vanesa V. Valdés became the new Director of the school on the retirement of Mrs. Ambruso, and in 1999 Mrs. Martiza Rosario was appointed Principal of the School and Mrs. María Teresa Vidal was appointed Vice Principal.
In 2001, the school entrance was replaced and a new school emblem in mosaic
was added as well as the statue of our patron Saint was moved to the entrance of the school.
In 2003, the school library was completely redesigned and modernized and the Third floor of the old building was rebuilt
.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
founded in 1925 by Rev. Msgr. José M. Rivera as a parochial school with 53 students from grades K–3. Shortly after, the school started construction on the first building
Building
In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...
, which still exists today, and added grades 4-12. The school is located on San Jorge Avenue in San Juan's Santurce
Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Santurce is a district of San Juan, Puerto Rico.-Summary:Santurce is one of the top ten most populated areas of the island holding Miramar, Loíza, Isla Grande, Barrio Obrero, and Condado as main cultural hot spots for art, music, cuisine, fashion, hotels, technology, multimedia, film, textile and...
district.
History
In 1939 the Sisters of St. Joseph came to teach and administer the school until their departure in 1973.In 1959, its founder Msgr. José M. Rivera died and was replaced as parish priest by Msgr. Thomas Maysonet who administered the school until 1972.
A major physical addition was constructed during his administration
Academic administration
An academic administration is a branch of university or college employees responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the institution and separate from the faculty or academics, although some personnel may have joint responsibilities...
and was dedicated in 1965. This construction is the present school building.
In 1972, Msgr. Perfecto Pérez took over the parish
Parish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
and the administration of the school until 1977 when San Jorge became the first school under direct supervision of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
. At this time a new administration under Mr. Lawrence C. Oleksiak reorganized the school.
In 1979 Mr. Oleksiak returned to the United States and was replaced as Director
Executive director
Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"...
by the principal Mrs. María Colon de Marxuach who served as its Director until 1991.
In 1982 the school officially became accredited by the Middle States Association. An accreditation it still hold.
In 1983, a special program for Learning Disabled students was established in what was once the old convent building for the nuns. At this time, the installation of air–conditioning
Air conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
in the classrooms in the old convent building was begun. This program was expanded to include a Self–Contained program in 1991.
In 1991, Mrs. María T. Ambruso became the new Director. Also at that time, the school's finances were centralized by the Superintendence of Catholic Schools of San Juan along with all the other Archdiocesan schools. In 1992 the school received its 2nd ten year accreditation extension from the Middle States Association.
In 1996, a reconstruction of the schools main volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
and basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
court was made due to damage caused by hurricane Hortense
Hurricane Hortense
Hurricane Hortense was the eighth tropical storm, sixth hurricane, and second Category 4 hurricane of the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season. Lasting from September 3 to September 16, Hortense brought torrential flooding as it moved through the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic...
with the generous contribution of the Angel Ramos Foundation.
During the summer recess of 1997, the entire school building and the annex were re–painted with a new color scheme. Also in 1997 the Parents Association paid for the much needed repair of the electrical system in the annex building.
In 1998 Mrs. Vanesa V. Valdés became the new Director of the school on the retirement of Mrs. Ambruso, and in 1999 Mrs. Martiza Rosario was appointed Principal of the School and Mrs. María Teresa Vidal was appointed Vice Principal.
In 2001, the school entrance was replaced and a new school emblem in mosaic
Mosaic
Mosaic is the art of creating images with an assemblage of small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials. It may be a technique of decorative art, an aspect of interior decoration, or of cultural and spiritual significance as in a cathedral...
was added as well as the statue of our patron Saint was moved to the entrance of the school.
In 2003, the school library was completely redesigned and modernized and the Third floor of the old building was rebuilt
Building
In architecture, construction, engineering, real estate development and technology the word building may refer to one of the following:...
.