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Who are we?
Accreditation and Affiliations
Mission Statement
Philosophy
Objectives
Address and location
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Who are we?

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 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
#21 Abraham Lincoln Ave.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Postal Address - EEUU - correspondencia solamente

Colegio Domínico-Americano
EPS #1974
P.O. Box 02-5261
Miami, Florida 33102-5261

Telephones

Tel: (809) – 535- 0665 EXT 245 Reception Desk
FAX : (809) – 533-8809

Working hours
Director's office	7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Office of the Registrar	8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Primary School and High School Office	7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Library	8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bookstore	8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
	2:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ICDA cashier	8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.