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Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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St. Michael's School is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors representing the school's educational community, including representatives from the community, the financial sector, the academic sector, a former parent representative, a former alumni representative, and two vocal members, monitored by the Head of School. The Board, together with the Head of School, oversees all operational resources to ensure organizational and instructional effectiveness, as well as financial stability for the school. All decisions and actions carried out by the Board of Directors are in accordance with the School's vision, mission, and beliefs, and are intended to comply with U.S. Cognia standards (as set forth by Cognia) and MINERD requirements in the Dominican Republic. The Board meets three times during the school year and can be called into session for extraordinary meetings when necessary.
St. Michael's School offers an American curriculum taught in English, with Lengua Española y Estudios Sociales taught in Spanish. It serves grades 1-12 and is accredited by Cognia and MINERD. The standards-based program aligns with Common Core benchmarks and emphasizes higher-order thinking. The 180-day school year features seven periods per day, with graduates earning 29.1 credits. The campus includes a refreshed playing court, library and learning center on second floor, and Hub on first floor for dining and gatherings. A Robotics Laboratory and MakerSpace support hands-on STEM, with technology integrated across classes. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, FIRST Robotics, Debate, and the National Honor Society. The school runs Guitar and Visual Arts clubs and offers Scouts and Roblox. Community service is integral, requiring 140 hours to graduate, and SMS participates in events with Centro de Educación Inicial San Martín de Porres. The Dolphin Cup is a biannual local soccer tournament.
