Welcome to High School
CDA High School is comprised of grades 9 to 12 where students complete both the academic program proposed by the Ministry of Education of Guatemala to obtain the “Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras” diploma and an international program to receive an internationally recognized High School diploma.
Our multi-cultural staff demonstrates an authentic passion for teaching that inspires our students to utilize their developing skill sets in all arenas of our differentiated curriculum. Our course offerings include classes in Advanced Placement course work, Athletics, Fine Arts, Science, Language Arts, and Mathematics. During their high school years, our students are guided in the process of choosing appropriate university careers in accord with their academic and personal characteristics. Most of our students are accepted into prestigious local and foreign universities.
Students attending CDA High School are offered opportunities to participate actively in a variety of extracurricular associations. These associations inclusive of guitar, drama, painting, photography, community service, and student council. We at CDA believe that Athletic programs are an essential part of an active and integrated curriculum. Students may choose from soccer, volleyball, basketball, Dance as well as Track and Field.
CDA High School is associated, and recognized by AASCA (Association of American Schools of Central America); this allows teachers as well as students to share with peers from other institutions in the region in the areas of sports, leadership, and academic activities.
CDA High School students are encouraged to conduct themselves in an honest, responsible, respectful manner in an environment that is both culturally aware and internationally engaging. We earnestly strive to model the concept of lifelong learning where student directed, project based learning creates a passion for learning and living.
Paulina S. de Aycinena
HS Principal
At CDA, our High School Division embarks on a learning journey committed to our core values, which are to cultivate ethically conscious citizens. As a community, we purposefully provide our students with meaningful experiences that will help them fulfill their individual potential through academically rigorous learning experiences, and, additionally, support their social-emotional wellbeing.
We work together to create an inclusive environment in which students collaborate with one another to develop their 21st-century skills to solve real-world problems. By nurturing holistic development in our students, we continue to promote community engagement so that, as future leaders, they will positively impact our global community.
In our High School Division, we foster a learning ambiance where life-long curiosity is encouraged, student’s voices and choices are celebrated, and socio-emotional competence is nurtured. Together, we proudly embark on this journey of growth, learning, and service to our community.