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What’s Special
Good support for newly arrived Spanish-speaking students
The Downside
Large building with co-located schools may not appeal to all
Pan American International High School (PAIS) at Monroe, founded in 2008, is part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, which has over 20 years of experience with Spanish-speaking immigrants. The school helps new immigrants learn English and finish high school, offering support in language, culture, and social and emotional well-being. PAIS is known for its safe and orderly environment, enthusiastic teachers, and effective principal. Most students graduate on time.
Many students are older than the typical high school age and arrive with limited or interrupted education. English language support is integrated into every subject, with students using Spanish to aid their learning. Students also take a Spanish native language arts class to improve reading and writing. English and Spanish literacy programs are available before and after school, and on Saturdays. Parents may attend free English language classes.
The school's grading policy helps students with different education backgrounds. Teens do projects on topics they choose and are required to pass only the ELA and math Regents’ exams. To show their skills in other subjects, they complete written tasks and present them orally. Students who are on track for graduation may participate in internships.
The school partners with Hostos Community College to offer courses for 11th- and 12th graders. Courses are in-person or remote and students may earn both high school and college credit for each one they pass.
Advisory sessions, held twice a week, help students feel safe, discuss their feelings, and prepare for college and careers. In 12th grade, students take a class on college and career planning, and the full-time college counselor guides students through applications and financial aid. Students in all grades visit at least one college each year.
The school accepts students who speak Spanish as their first language, have lived in the U.S. for four years or less, and are beginner or intermediate English speakers based on the test that measures English skills for non-native speakers in New York.
The James Monroe High School Campus houses various schools, including public and charter ones. It also hosts a Young Adult Borough Center with programs for credit recovery and a Beacon Youth program with after-school and weekend activities. Facilities include two gymnasiums, a weight room, two dance rooms, a pool, a science lab, and outdoor fields. PSAL sports teams and a culinary arts program are open to high school students campus-wide. Students pass through metal detectors for security. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and responses to a questionnaire, July 2024)
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
Not offered in 2021-21Computer Science
Not offered in 2021-21Physics
Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Not offered in 2021-21Music
Not offered in 2021-21College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryPan American International High School at Monroe (Y26A)
Program Description:
Support for newly arrived Spanish-speaking, English Language Learners.
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Spanish Language and Culture, ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL teams
Badminton, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
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Contact & Location
Location
1300 Boynton Avenue
Bronx
NY
10472
Trains: to Elder Av
Buses: Bx11, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, BxM6, Q44-SBS
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This school shares the James Monroe Educational campus with four other schools
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