Pan American Academy Charter School is an independent, free, public K-8 charter school. In the 2011-2012 school year, we will serve grades Kindergarten through 7th. We will add a grade level each year growing with our students, until the school has reached 8th grade in the 2012-2013 school year.

We have the highest academic expectations for students. All Pan American teachers are dedicated, caring, skilled professionals. They help all students achieve by bringing culture and hands-on learning into the classroom every day. Through our focus on inquiry -based learning, Pan American is creating the next generation of strong, internationally-minded, bilingual leaders in our community.

A unique feature of Pan American Academy is our implementation of a dual language program. During the 2011-2012 school year the dual language program will run in the kindergarten thru third grade classes. Our students will learn to speak, read and write in English and Spanish. Our mission is to provide a bilingual, bicultural, academically enriched program in English and Spanish that enables students to make the most of their individual talents.

During our third year we will actively implement the International Baccalaurate Organization (IBO) curriculum in grades K through 5. This curriculum aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. In addition to implementing the IBO curriculum, we will emphasize the attitudes that nurture active, thoughtful, and internationally- minded citizens of the world through a learner-centered and positive behavioral program.

Pan American Academy Charter School is a candidate school for the IBO Primary Years Program (PYP). We are pursuing authorization as an IBO World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy-a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Pan American Academy Charter School believes is important for our students.

Parents at Pan American Academy Charter School are encouraged and expected to be a part of their children's schooling. We want you to feel comfortable at the school, and help us to help your child learn, grow, and gain a global perspective that teaches them to interact and learn effectively throughout their lives.