Welcome to Elementary
We extend a cordial welcome to the Elementary Division of Colegio Decroly Americano. While the majority of our students in grades 1-5 are Guatemalan, we also count with students of many other nationalities as well. Our teaching staff includes both national and foreign teachers, who contribute to the enriching educational experience.
Our curriculum is based on Guatemalan and American standards. The classes of Science, Social Studies, Math, Language Arts, Technology and Music are taught in English. Spanish class and other special areas – Physical Education, and Art – are offered in Spanish. We also have a variety of co-curricular activities and we provide support in Math, Language Arts, and in Spanish.
To address the individual needs of our students, we offer the Program for Attention of Individual Needs (PANI) and the English Intervention Program (EIP) which serves students who are new to the school and who need extra support in English.
Our methodology is interactive, and instruction is supported by online resources. We use a developmental approach to reading and writing which allow the students to learn and work at their own pace until mastery is achieved. Our goal is to develop skills in the areas of academics, social interaction, and emotional and physical skills. We encourage the students to find solutions and make decisions assertively and independently.
Our priority is the well-being and development of the child as a person. We adhere to the Student and Parent Manual to keep a healthy community.
Kevin Fisher
Elementary Principal
At CDA elementary school, we cultivate a culture of excellence where all students are empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that not only focuses on academic achievement, but also emphasizes the development of essential life skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
CDA elementary is a school where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and kindness is paramount. Our goal is to create a supportive and collaborative environment where students feel valued, respected, and inspired to learn.
We are dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with our families, our staff, and our community to ensure the success of every child. Together, we can create a culture of learning that is innovative, engaging, and student-centered.
I look forward to working alongside each and every one of you to achieve these goals and bring our shared vision to life. Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education.