School Profile

COMPLETE PROGRAMS FOR THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF YOUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

Early Childhood

Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten classes offer children ages four and five the opportunity to learn reading and math readiness and social skills, all through structured learning and play activities. These early school experiences nourish a child’s self-esteem, promote creative expression and provide a positive, joyful introduction to the school environment.

Elementary School

Children enrolled in the elementary school are exposed to a balanced, standards-based curriculum. A strong academic program is offered in reading, math, science, and social studies. Children are encouraged to become independent learners, while being nurtured in a caring, academic environment. Individual growth is fostered through the use and with attention to different learning styles. We believe every child is gifted and all of our elementary teachers have been trained in Talents Unlimited in an effort to support student's growth in critical thinking and others academic skills.

Middle School

A more challenging curriculum combined with opportunities to participate in student government and community service give middle school students – grade six through eight – the skills they need to make a smooth transition from the self – contained classrooms of elementary to the more independent world of high school. Special middle school traditions include the Halloween dance and the “lock – in”.

High School

A rigorous academic program, which includes nine AP courses, is designed to prepare students for college entrance and success. Our small classes allow for individual attention and an opportunity for every voice to be heard. Nearly all of Maya graduates go directly to a four-year college in the U.S., Latin America, or Europe.

Enrichment Activities

In addition to the basic curriculum, Colegio Maya has a rich variety of special offerings including art, choir, instrumental music, drama, computer literacy, adventure education, team sports, health, journalism, Model United Nations, Knowledge Bowl, and field trips. Students in grades 8-12 have the opportunity to participate in athletic, fine arts, and academic events with other schools in Guatemala and in other Central American countries. There is a strong commitment to community service and students at all grade levels are encouraged to become involved in hands-on service projects throughout the year.

Special Services

In addition to our highly- qualified teaching staff, most of whom have Master’s degrees, the faculty includes the following personnel:

a guidance counselor,
a doctor/nurse,
a learning resource specialist,
a technology resource specialist,
a librarian specialist,
a curriculum facilitator,
and a college counselor.

Both elementary and secondary buildings have a Technology Resource Center and every classroom is equipped with a computer connected to high speed Internet.

Colegio Maya has with 5 different technology resource center equipped with a fast internent connection located in the different buildings with a ratio of 1-1 computer per student. Every classrooms is equipped with a computer connected to the Internet.