Academics at AMR
Consistent with its philosophy and mission, Academia María Reina offers a highly rigorous academic program designed to develop a disciplined, lifelong learner committed to excellence in her personal and professional endeavors.
DETAILS OF OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The magic is always in the details. Here are some important ones to consider when choosing the school that is right for you:
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Student: Teacher ratio of 9:1
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Small Groups: Average class size of fifteen
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Individualized Schedules: Schedules that respond to students’ talents and interests
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Reasonable Accommodations: Available for eligible students
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Over 60% of faculty with advanced degrees
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Advanced Placement and Nivel Avanzado courses
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Total Immersion World Language Programs: Available in French and Italian.
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Sequential art program leading to advanced placement classes in Studio Art: Drawing and/or 2-D Art & Design
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Wide selection of electives
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Online textbooks and integrated technology in the classroom
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100% College Acceptance
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Opportunity to pursue additional courses through the Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute (AVLI)
EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE ARRUPE VIRTUAL LEARNING INSTITUTE
Academia María Reina offers students the opportunity to take online courses thru Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute (AVLI). This is a completely online program that provides additional course options so students can pursue interests that will help them foster important life and learning skills and provides opportunities to learn with and from teachers and students from schools across North America. AVLI offers a variety of classes including Advanced Placement (AP), all of which are College Board approved.
*This option requires a fee payable to the Institute.
OUR CORE CURRICULUM
Academia María Reina’s curriculum is both rigorous and innovative. Based on the core value of Academic Excellence, we provide a comprehensive education that challenges our students while allowing them to personalize their learning and schedule through electives, Advanced Placement, and Nivel Avanzado courses.
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7TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Algebra I (7th) Science Computer Leadership and Character Physical Education Guidance: 7th-grade Guidance Electives: French 1 Hip Hop Principles of Design
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8TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Latin America Algebra I (8th) Science Physical Education Women, Values & Sexuality Guidance: 8th-grade Guidance Electives: Culinary Arts French II Hip Hop Principles of Drawing
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9TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History I Geometry Physics Technology Applications Physical Education Guidance: 9th-grade Guidance Electives: Dance Techniques Drawing French I French III Italian I Public Speaking Steam
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10TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History II Algebra II Chemistry Physical Education Guidance: 10th-grade Guidance Electives: Artificial Intelligence Dance Techniques Drawing Painting French II French IV Italian II Public Speaking Steam
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11TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English U.S. History College Algebra Pre-Calculus Biology Guidance: 11th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Physics AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting Painting French III French V Italian III
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12TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Guidance: 12th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Calculus Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Human Geography Introduction to Sociology AP Psychology Introduction to Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting AP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art 2D Design French IV AP French AP Italian Introduction to Business Introduction to Law Yoga
GUIDANCE AND COLLEGE COUNSELING PROGRAM:
Academia María Reina has an exceptional guidance and counseling program. We are the only school in Puerto Rico with a School Counseling Program of Distinction awarded in 2018 by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
We offer a comprehensive School Counseling Program in grades seven thru twelve. In accordance with ASCA Competencies, we integrate Academic, Career, and Personal/Social Development. In addition, our College Counseling Program is student-centered and focused on providing guidance in selecting colleges and universities based on individual personal and academic needs and professional goals.
For a full description of our programs visit Student Services by clicking below.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
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7TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Algebra I (7th) Science Computer Leadership and Character Physical Education Guidance: 7th-grade Guidance Electives: French 1 Hip Hop Principles of Design
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8TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Latin America Algebra I (8th) Science Physical Education Women, Values & Sexuality Guidance: 8th-grade Guidance Electives: Culinary Arts French II Hip Hop Principles of Drawing
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9TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History I Geometry Physics Technology Applications Physical Education Guidance: 9th-grade Guidance Electives: Dance Techniques Drawing French I French III Italian I Public Speaking Steam
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10TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History II Algebra II Chemistry Physical Education Guidance: 10th-grade Guidance Electives: Artificial Intelligence Dance Techniques Drawing Painting French II French IV Italian II Public Speaking Steam
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11TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English U.S. History College Algebra Pre-Calculus Biology Guidance: 11th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Physics AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting Painting French III French V Italian III
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12TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Guidance: 12th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Calculus Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Human Geography Introduction to Sociology AP Psychology Introduction to Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting AP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art 2D Design French IV AP French AP Italian Introduction to Business Introduction to Law Yoga
Interested in learning more about each of our courses? Click below to download a PDF with the course descriptions.
ELECTIVES FOR EVERBODY
Academia María Reina offers a wide variety of elective classes. These courses provide excellent opportunities for students to both explore their interests and develop their talents. Students can choose classes in fine arts, world languages, social studies, and science, among others.
The offering of a course in a particular school year depends on demand and enrollment.
DISCOVER ALL OF OUR ELECTIVES
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7TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Algebra I (7th) Science Computer Leadership and Character Physical Education Guidance: 7th-grade Guidance Electives: French 1 Hip Hop Principles of Design
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8TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Latin America Algebra I (8th) Science Physical Education Women, Values & Sexuality Guidance: 8th-grade Guidance Electives: Culinary Arts French II Hip Hop Principles of Drawing
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9TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History I Geometry Physics Technology Applications Physical Education Guidance: 9th-grade Guidance Electives: Dance Techniques Drawing French I French III Italian I Public Speaking Steam
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10TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History II Algebra II Chemistry Physical Education Guidance: 10th-grade Guidance Electives: Artificial Intelligence Dance Techniques Drawing Painting French II French IV Italian II Public Speaking Steam
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11TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English U.S. History College Algebra Pre-Calculus Biology Guidance: 11th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Physics AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting Painting French III French V Italian III
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12TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Guidance: 12th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Calculus Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Human Geography Introduction to Sociology AP Psychology Introduction to Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting AP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art 2D Design French IV AP French AP Italian Introduction to Business Introduction to Law Yoga
OUR WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Academia María Reina offers two world language programs: French and Italian. Both languages are taught in total immersion, where students communicate and receive instruction only in the target language. AMR has received a Program of Distinction Award in World Languages conferred by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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7TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Algebra I (7th) Science Computer Leadership and Character Physical Education Guidance: 7th-grade Guidance Electives: French 1 Hip Hop Principles of Design
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8TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Latin America Algebra I (8th) Science Physical Education Women, Values & Sexuality Guidance: 8th-grade Guidance Electives: Culinary Arts French II Hip Hop Principles of Drawing
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9TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History I Geometry Physics Technology Applications Physical Education Guidance: 9th-grade Guidance Electives: Dance Techniques Drawing French I French III Italian I Public Speaking Steam
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10TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History II Algebra II Chemistry Physical Education Guidance: 10th-grade Guidance Electives: Artificial Intelligence Dance Techniques Drawing Painting French II French IV Italian II Public Speaking Steam
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11TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English U.S. History College Algebra Pre-Calculus Biology Guidance: 11th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Physics AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting Painting French III French V Italian III
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12TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Guidance: 12th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Calculus Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Human Geography Introduction to Sociology AP Psychology Introduction to Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting AP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art 2D Design French IV AP French AP Italian Introduction to Business Introduction to Law Yoga
A COMPREHENSIVE ART PROGRAM
The Art Program is offered as a progressive six-year series of classes that culminate in Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing and/or Advanced Placement 2-D Design.
Students who complete the program will have created a visual art portfolio that can be submitted to universities specializing in art or design as part of their admission requirements. History of art, art criticism, aesthetics, and the production of artistic works are included in all courses.
The offerings are as follows:
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7TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Algebra I (7th) Science Computer Leadership and Character Physical Education Guidance: 7th-grade Guidance Electives: French 1 Hip Hop Principles of Design
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8TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Latin America Algebra I (8th) Science Physical Education Women, Values & Sexuality Guidance: 8th-grade Guidance Electives: Culinary Arts French II Hip Hop Principles of Drawing
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9TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History I Geometry Physics Technology Applications Physical Education Guidance: 9th-grade Guidance Electives: Dance Techniques Drawing French I French III Italian I Public Speaking Steam
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10TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English World History II Algebra II Chemistry Physical Education Guidance: 10th-grade Guidance Electives: Artificial Intelligence Dance Techniques Drawing Painting French II French IV Italian II Public Speaking Steam
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11TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English U.S. History College Algebra Pre-Calculus Biology Guidance: 11th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Physics AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting Painting French III French V Italian III
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12TH - GRADE Requirements:Requirements: Religion Spanish English History of Puerto Rico Guidance: 12th-grade Guidance Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Calculus Pre-Calculus Calculus AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Human Geography Introduction to Sociology AP Psychology Introduction to Psychology AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Principles of Computer Science Dance and Choreography Experimental Drawing and Painting AP Studio Art Drawing AP Studio Art 2D Design French IV AP French AP Italian Introduction to Business Introduction to Law Yoga
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Academia María Reina provides students with a well-rounded education that includes core courses, a varied electives program, and additional required classes that complete each student’s academic program.
DISCOVER ALL OF OUR ELECTIVES
Name | Credits |
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Religion | 4 |
Spanish | 4 |
English | 4 |
History | 4 |
Science | 3 |
Math | 3 |
Elective | 6 |
Other Requirements | 1.125 |