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Colombia, Bucaramanga
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Uniforms: Colegio Panamericano requires all students to wear the clothes that make up the school uniform, as published on the website and distributed by authorized suppliers, in accordance with the schedule or occasion of use and in good condition (no fading, tears, or stains). Seniors may wear a shirt and jacket that identify them, with authorization from the directors and in compliance with school rules; the jacket is worn only by twelfth-grade students. For cocurricular activities, students may acquire the uniform and jacket for the sport practiced. Protocol for improper use of the uniform: violations are treated as a minor offense and the appropriate disciplinary process is followed. Note: old uniforms should not be distributed to others to avoid misuse; the school promotes uniform-recycling campaigns.
Snack Shack is available during recess; students line up and pay for items; purchases are made with money and can only occur during the break in designated areas; the Snack Shack is a privilege and can be suspended by the administration if misused. Lonchera is an optional service for K1–5 providing a snack during recess; the weekly menu is published in Jupiter. Almuerzo: the school provides a nutritionally appropriate lunch from Monday to Friday, except Wednesdays; the weekly menu is published in Jupiter; lunch is a curricular activity and all students from K3 to 12 must participate; dietary modifications require a medical order signed by a physician or nutritionist, and the school will adjust menus as needed. Parents should not accompany students during lunch; students must eat in an orderly way, return utensils, and no delivery orders are allowed.
Panamericano uses a house system; Panamerican Days celebrate values and community integration. Activities earn points, and at the end of the celebration a winning house is announced.
The school is a private, non-profit, bilingual, multicultural, non-denominational, co-educational institution with a single daily schedule and Calendar B. Governance is by a Board of Directors appointed by the Parent Assembly, which is composed of all parents with children enrolled for the year. The Director, hired by the Board, is the top academic and administrative authority. The school also maintains a Student Council (STUCO), a Parent Council, an Academic Council, and an Executive Council.
Colombia-based Panamericano offers a bilingual international program in Floridablanca, Santander, with CBSE and American curricula and AP courses. It is a non-profit educational community serving families with cross-border ties to the United States. An international teaching staff supports students' English development within a safe and engaging learning environment, and it is the only international school in the Santander region employing native-English speakers. The campus spans more than 10,000 square meters and includes more than 40 classrooms, specialized rooms for science, art, and technology, plus libraries and study zones. Academically, the school emphasizes STEM education and Project-Based Learning, and holds Cognia STEM certification. The program also offers after-school activities, sports, and arts, with strong student support. Notable programs include Model United Nations (Panmun), National Honor Society, and the Senior Project, fostering leadership, global awareness, and community involvement.
