Wesleyan Academy
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The Wesleyan Academy of Guaynabo (WA) is a private, non-profit, college-preparatory school, affiliated with the Evangelical Wesleyan Church of Puerto Rico. The academy specializes in English teaching with emphasis on spiritual life. Wesleyan Academy's campus is located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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The main campus has the following: Modern Primary Building (PPK-2), Air-conditioned classrooms, 3 Science laboratories, 2 Libraries, 2 nurse’s offices/first aid stations, Cafeteria, Gymnasium and outdoor courts, Mini Soccer Field, Eagle Store.
WA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), licensed by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico, and a member of the following: Caribbean Association of Independent Schools, Junior National Honor Society, National Honor Society, PR High School Athletic Alliance, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Asociación de Escuelas Privadas de PR, and Caribbean Counselors Association.
The academy offers a variety of curricular and co-curricular activities. Every year a handful of our students also attend the Presidential Classroom
in Washington, D.C.
The guidance department, consists of a social worker, guidance counselors and spiritual life coordinators, and offers orientation and counseling services to all the academy’s students. Information on universities and colleges is available.
Students take the PSAT in both their 10th and 11th, consistently scoring above local and stateside scores on the CEB and SAT exams. All WA graduates continue their studies at stateside or local universities, many with full scholarships
In addition to all year-round student activities, Wesleyan Academy seventh graders participate in a one week "School Without Walls" retreat at the Boys Scouts of America Guajataka Scout Reservation on the Guajataka Reservoir each year. It is truly a unique class bonding experience each year. It also serves as an extraordinary leadership-developing experience for students from tenth to twelve grade who serve as Student Counselors. The Senior class returns to Guajataka to participate in "The Return" event before graduation.
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Guaynabo is a municipality in the northern part of Puerto Rico, located in the northern coast of the island, north of Aguas Buenas; south of Cataño; east of Bayamón; and west of San Juan...
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Location
Wesleyan Academy is located in the San Juan metropolitan area on an 8 acres (32,374.9 m²) campus in the heart of Guaynabo, near the Guaynabo Fine Arts Center and the Guaynabo City downtown area.The main campus has the following: Modern Primary Building (PPK-2), Air-conditioned classrooms, 3 Science laboratories, 2 Libraries, 2 nurse’s offices/first aid stations, Cafeteria, Gymnasium and outdoor courts, Mini Soccer Field, Eagle Store.
Academics
Wesleyan Academy is a private, English language, evangelical school providing a Pre-Pre Kinder through Twelfth grade college preparatory program. The school was founded in 1955 by the Wesleyan World Mission.WA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), licensed by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico, and a member of the following: Caribbean Association of Independent Schools, Junior National Honor Society, National Honor Society, PR High School Athletic Alliance, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Asociación de Escuelas Privadas de PR, and Caribbean Counselors Association.
The academy offers a variety of curricular and co-curricular activities. Every year a handful of our students also attend the Presidential Classroom
Presidential classroom
The Presidential Classroom is a selective high school program in which students spend a week in Washington, D.C., at the Georgetown Marriott Conference Center at Georgetown University...
in Washington, D.C.
The guidance department, consists of a social worker, guidance counselors and spiritual life coordinators, and offers orientation and counseling services to all the academy’s students. Information on universities and colleges is available.
Students take the PSAT in both their 10th and 11th, consistently scoring above local and stateside scores on the CEB and SAT exams. All WA graduates continue their studies at stateside or local universities, many with full scholarships
Campus Life
Students can also participate in activities such as: the National Honor Society, the Student Council, Math Competitions, the Library Club, the Computer Club, the English Forensics Club, "Liga Oratoria" (Spanish Forensics), the Math Counts, the United Nations Club, and other activities such as: creative writing contests, Yearbook Club, high school retreats, Student Chaplain groups, elementary and high school choir, Tutoring / Mentoring, and the high school "Career Week".In addition to all year-round student activities, Wesleyan Academy seventh graders participate in a one week "School Without Walls" retreat at the Boys Scouts of America Guajataka Scout Reservation on the Guajataka Reservoir each year. It is truly a unique class bonding experience each year. It also serves as an extraordinary leadership-developing experience for students from tenth to twelve grade who serve as Student Counselors. The Senior class returns to Guajataka to participate in "The Return" event before graduation.