History
Colegio Domínico-Americano is an outgrowth of its
parent organization, the Instituto Cultural Dominico-Americano
(ICDA). The objectives and philosophy of the schools are
intertwined with the objectives and institutional philosophy
of the ICDA as a whole. These are best understood in the
context of the long path of community service the ICDA
has enjoyed since 1947.
The School is an educational service offered to the community
since 1981. These services include Pre-school education
for the ages 2 to 5 years and the CDA with first through
twelfth grade. We share with the other schools of the
ICDA the facilities found on the two city blocks of six
buildings, which includes CDA School and Pre-school in
Building ‘B’, Lincoln Library, Patrick N.
Hughson Auditorium, cafeteria, basketball and volleyball
courts, and two parking lots. Another important educational
benefit on site for the school is the Cultural Department
of Performing Arts and Services for the community.
Accreditation
and Affiliations
The Dominico-Americano school is accredited by Advance Ed and the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States and recognized
under the Education’s law regulating Private Schools in the Dominican
Republic. The school is also a member of the ACCAS, the Tri-Association and
the Inter-Regional Center.
Mission
Statement
The
MISSION of the Dominico-Americano School is to provide for
the integral development of each student through a USA-based
curriculum which promotes multiculturalism and proficiency
in both English and Spanish, in preparation for a productive
citizenship in the Dominican Republic and abroad.
Philosophy
The
school philosophy is that each student:
is a unique individual called to self-fulfillment in
the educational, psychological, affective, social, moral,
cultural and aesthetic dimensions in accordance with
his/her interests and potentials;
can
develop its own opinions and personalities which can
be appreciated in a nurturing, atmosphere;
is
supported by his/her peers, parents, educators and the
community at large.
has
specific learning styles, abilities, cultural and linguistic
diversities which should be taken into consideration
and promoted for the benefit of the individuals and
the group;
develop
human values and knowledge in all areas of the humanities,
arts, sciences and technologies, and social and moral
relationships to be used for their own benefit and that
of society;
has
the right to a holistic education based on an USA-type
school curriculum that allows for the transfer to and
from any accredited American or Dominican university;
has the right and moral obligation to
use all of the above to meet the moral and scientific
challenges of the future.
Objectives:
The objectives of the Dominico-Americano School are:
To provide a USA-type curriculum which allows for the
smooth transfer to any USA accredited institution.
To promote a comprehensive development of the students
in the areas of physical fitness, intellectual formation,
and the affective, social, ethical and aesthetic dimensions,
to set the foundations for their successful professional’s
lives.
To provide the students who plan to continue studying
at local universities with the necessary skills in the
Spanish language;
To encourage the appreciation of other cultures, within
the framework of globalization and international coexistence;
To create a healthy learning environment underlined
by mutual respect, strong discipline, and cooperation
as the basis for acquiring basic skills;
To foster the students’ ability to think critically,
reason, experiment and generalize, so that they are
able to evaluate social and personal events;
To develop the students’ sense of personal competence,
self-worth, and an objective awareness of their strengths
and weaknesses;
To form citizens conscious of their rights and duties,
guided by a strong sense of responsibility, respect,
and human dignity for themselves and their fellow beings.
Desarrollar
en los estudiantes el sentido de competencia personal
y liderazgo; de autoestima y de autoconciencia sobre
sus fortalezas y debilidades.
Formar
ciudadanos conscientes de sus derechos y deberes, guiados
por un profundo sentido de responsabilidad, respeto
y dignidad humana, que promuevan el respeto y el derecho
de los otros.
Address
and location
Dominico-Americano School Building “B”
#21 Abraham Lincoln Ave.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Postal
Address
Dominico-Americano School Building “B” and “E”
#21 Abraham Lincoln Ave.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
