Academics
Curriculum, Courses, and Programs
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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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.
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
Advanced Placement classes provide students with the opportunity to experience college-level courses while they are still in high school. Research indicates that students who have successfully completed these courses experience more academic success in college.
Furthermore, by scoring well on the AP exam, students can obtain college credit.
The offering of a course in a particular school year depends on demand and enrollment.
The offering of a course in a particular school year depends on demand and enrollment.
- AP 2-D Art & Design
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus
- AP Chemistry
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP English Literature
- AP Environmental Science
- AP European History
- AP French Language and Culture
- AP Human Geography
- AP Italian Language and Culture
- AP Physics
- AP Psychology
- AP Spanish Literature
- AP Statistics
- AP Studio Art: Drawing
- AP US History
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.
The offering of a course in a particular school year depends on demand and enrollment.
Discover all of our electives
- Principles of Drawing
- Principles of Design
- Drawing
- Painting
- Experimental Drawing and Painting
- AP Studio Art: Drawing
- AP 2-D Art & Design
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Human Geography
- AP Physics
- AP Psychology
- Only AP courses listed above are considered electives. For a full list of AP courses refer to the section above.
- French
- French I
- French II
- French III
- French IV
- French V
- AP French
- Italian
- Italian I
- Italian II
- Italian III
- AP Italian
- Calculus
- Culinary Arts
- Dance Techniques
- Dance and Choreography
- Hip-Hop
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Law
- Precalculus
- Public Speaking
- Sociology
- Steam
- 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.
French is offered in two programs: a four-year and a six-year program. The six-year program culminates in an Advanced Placement French Language and Culture course. Students that successfully approve the AP examination for this course can obtain college credits.
French students participate with excellent results in the annual national contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. AMR students have also been awarded DELF awards. This is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to prove the French language skills of non-French candidates.
French students participate with excellent results in the annual national contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. AMR students have also been awarded DELF awards. This is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to prove the French language skills of non-French candidates.
The Italian program at AMR is a four-year program that culminates in an Advanced Placement Italian Language and Culture course. Students that successfully approve the AP examination for this course can obtain college credits. The results of AMR students in this examination have been consistently excellent.
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.
French is offered in two programs: a four-year and a six-year program. The six-year program culminates in an Advanced Placement French Language and Culture course. Students that successfully approve the AP examination for this course can obtain college credits.
French students participate with excellent results in the annual national contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. AMR students have also been awarded DELF awards. This is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to prove the French language skills of non-French candidates.
French students participate with excellent results in the annual national contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. AMR students have also been awarded DELF awards. This is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education to prove the French language skills of non-French candidates.
The Italian program at AMR is a four-year program that culminates in an Advanced Placement Italian Language and Culture course. Students that successfully approve the AP examination for this course can obtain college credits. The results of AMR students in this examination have been consistently excellent.
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.
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In a workshop environment, the basic principles and techniques of design are studied and applied.
Using graphic representations of drawing, sculpture, and printmaking, the basic techniques of drawing are studied and applied.
Use of diverse techniques in traditional drawing and the development of the principles of composition in both dry and aqueous media.
Theoretical and technical study of painting, through projects in still life, landscape, portrait, and contemporary art using traditional painting mediums, acrylic, watercolor, and oil.
An opportunity to experiment with non-traditional media, such as coffee and wine, and non-traditional mountings, such as aluminum paper and wax paper.
Production, organization, and assembly of a personal portfolio with an emphasis on drawing techniques for submission to the College Board for college credit.
Production, organization, and assembly of a personal portfolio with an emphasis on the elements and principles of design for submission to the College Board for college credit.
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.
Upon graduation, each student must have the following:
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Religion
4 Credits
Spanish
4 Credits
English
4 Credits
History
4 Credits
Science
3 Credits
Math
3 Credits
Elective
6 Credits
Other Requirements
1.125 Credits
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