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PARKVILLE CAMPUS
ADMISSIONS OFFICE

GET TO KNOW US
PARKVILLE CAMPUS, Guaynabo
Grade PPK - 6
CPS is just an excellent school…
every student feels as if he or
she is in front row. Members
of the community celebrate their
achievements and support
them in their setbacks.
I will always feel like a member
of the CPS Community.
Lcdo. Alfredo Fernández
Parent of Antonio Fernández, Class of 2017
Freshman Bentley University
| cpspr.org

CPS
Commonwealth-Parkville School
L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G B E Y O N D A C A D E M I C S
To provide students an engaging academic program within
a caring, collaborative environment that develops
leadership skills, creativity, and character.
MISSION STATEMENT
Approved by CPS Board of Directors
December 11, 2018
CPS
BELIEFS
EDUCATION
Learning is a constructive process, driven by curiosity, inquiry,
and engagement, and takes place both in and out of the classroom.
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CHARACTER
The desire to excel comes from self-confidence, integrity, and resilience.
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RESPECT
Embracing diversity is at the heart of a strong community.
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CULTURE
Happy students learn best and thrive in a family-oriented environment.
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CREATIVITY
Innovative ideas and inspired performances come from stretching the imagination.
CPS GRADUATE PROFILE
CPS Graduates are:
COLLEGE-READY
They pursue knowledge, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively.
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CONFIDENT AND WELL-ROUNDED
They embrace challenging situations, and recognize the value of participating in fine
arts, sports, organizations, and service.
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ENGAGED LEADERS
They are compassionate and collaborative, and understand that leadership
comes in many forms.
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GLOBALLY AWARE
They exhibit cultural sensitivity and connect with a variety of perspectives.
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PPK
• PPK program serves three year-olds through an educational
journey that aims to develop their full potential.
• Our curriculum is designed to respond to each child’s needs
and characteristics.
• Play is an important source of learning, promoting the integration
of the developmental domains.
L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G B E Y O N D A C A D E M I C S

PRE-KINDER
• Curriculum is based on 8 different thematic units that enrich
social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth.
• Areas developed in these units include:
> Language Arts > Music
> Dance > Math
> Science > Social Studies
• Skills developed:
> Observation > Identify
> Communication > Comparison
> Contrast > Classification
> Sequence > Predict Cause and Effect
> Explore > Gross-motor
> Fine-Motor Perception > Speaking
> Listening > Language Adquisition

KINDER
• Curriculum content is integrated through themes, projects,
play, and other learning experiences. Centers are featured
with blocks, puzzles, playhouse, and manipulatives being
the favorites.
• Students expand their phonetic appreciation of vowels and
consonants, as well as learn the systematic process of
pre-reading and pre-writing through activities, such as:
rhymes, songs, pronunciation and tracing.
• Kindergarten students are exposed to technology including
computers and early robotics.

LANGUAGE ARTS
• The Journeys series of comprehensive English Language
Arts books are incorporated into all grades (K-6).
• Our resources develop critical thinking, problem solving
and analytical skills. These skills will immerse the students
into a holistic approach to learning.
• Phonics, grammar, and the writing process are included in
the Language Arts curriculum.
• Technology integration:
> Online platform integration with all the virtual tools, including
interactive books
> Laptops (4th ,5th, and 6th)
> Touch-screen Interactive Smartboards

MATHEMATICS
• Students begin learning how to count all the way through
performing the different operations, and even introduced to
pre-algebra.
• Go Math! series is being used in all grades from K-6.
• Online platform includes features such as an interactive copy of
the book and Personal Math Trainer.
• Technology used in classrooms:
> Projectors
> Laptops
> Touch-screen Interactive Smartboards

SOCIAL STUDIES
• The Social Studies curriculum begins with the family and the
community. It covers states and regions, United States
history, and ancient civilizations.
• Geography is integrated in Social Studies throughout the
year in all grades (map skills). A Geo-Bee competition is held
every other year.
• Technology Integration:
> ED Online Platform – interactive topics and resources for students
> Interactive Smartboards
> Virtual Reality (Google Expeditions)
L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G B E Y O N D A C A D E M I C S

SCIENCE
• Our curriculum is based on spiraling, standard and inquiry
based instruction. Students use their natural curiosity to learn
about the world around them in the realm of life science,
physical science, earth and space science.
• Students are given the tools to learn how to apply the
scientific method.
• CPS stresses critical thinking skills and the mastery of
scientific knowledge, synthesis and application.
• Students use technology on a daily basis as a method of
instruction, practice and to communicate their information.

ESPAÑOL
• Fomentar el desarrollo de destrezas del lenguaje
• Aprecio y disfrute de la lectura
• Enriquecimiento del vocabulario
• El estudio de la gramática y ortografía
• Trabajar en la redacción creativa

THE ARTS
• The classes are designed to stimulate the individual growth
of the students in their physical and cognitive skills.
• Students encounter their surrounding world and talents
through critical thinking, social interactions and art
performance.
• Pre-school
> Music & Movement
• First to Sixth Grade
> Music & Movement
> Art
> Dance
L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G B E Y O N D A C A D E M I C S

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECESS
• Our Physical Education Program offers a variety of activities
for our students from grades PPK- 6, including free play.
• CPS recognizes the value of physical activity for health,
enjoyment, challenges, self-expression and social interaction.
• Pre-school: fun classes are our priority as “happy children
learn better.”
• 1st - 6th Grade: While fun is still important, we dedicate
more time to integrating movements that will help in the
development of life skills

PATRICIA CLARE LIBRARY
• PPK-6th grade students will:
> de velop listening skills and nurture their imagination and vocabulary
through storytelling and reading aloud
> be independent users of information and become familiar with
databases
> learn how to identify their information needs, search, evaluate and use
information ethically and fairly
> identify appropriate and relevant reading and research materials
> become lifelong readers and learners
> develop into creative thinkers, expanding their learning possibilities
and reading choices

TECH-ED
• Technology offers students a new way of learning at an
incredible pace.
• CPS incorporates technology across all subject areas.
• Students are provided with the opportunities to engage in
trending and emerging technologies as part of their education.
Some of these include:
> Computer Labs
> Laptops 4th-6th grades
> Bee-Bots (robotics for young children)
> Coding Class
> 3D Printer
> Interactive Imagers
> Virtual Reality
> “Parrot” drones
> Microbits
> Robotics Team

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
• Map Testing
• Travel
• Coding
• Compu-Writing
• Fine Arts
• English and Math Enhancement Programs
• SEL (Social Emotional Learning)

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Mind Up! Curriculum
• The latest in neuroscience about how the brain works and
how it affects learning
• Mindful awareness instruction to help your child develop:
> self-awareness skills
> self-management skills
• 15 grade-specific lessons from PK-6th grade
• Instructional insights, teaching strategies
• Classroom demonstrations conducted by experienced
consultants
L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G B E Y O N D A C A D E M I C S

• Dance Classes |
Hip Hop I Ii Iii • Tap I • Ballet I Ii
• Basketball Clinics
• Cheerleading
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Flag Football
• Table Tennis
• Bricks 4 Kidz
• Fine Motor Fun Activities
• Art Classes
• Voice Classes
• European Languages
• Music Lessons |
Guitar • Drums • Keyboard
• Las Chulerias De Tata
(Knitting And Crafts)
• Etiquette
• Polymer Clay
• Karate
• Robotics
• Tutoring

CPS
Commonwealth-Parkville School
L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G B E Y O N D A C A D E M I C S
ADMISSIONS
PROCESS
CPS
Inquire Online
cpspr.org
School Tour
On Location
Comet for a Day
For the Student
Entrance Exam
& Interviews
Submit
Application &
Forms
4 5
Have your child spend a day.
Contact Ginny Owens, Director of Admissions
gowens@cpspr.org

INQUIRY
PROCESS
Go to www.cpspr.org
homepage and click on
the orange icon, Online
Inquiry.
Complete with the
student's information.
You will receive your login
information to your e-mail.
Follow the instructions
to access your new
SIS account and begin
the application process.
Using your email & password,
log in to your Admissions Portal
and complete the
application process
by filling out and uploading
the necessary documents.

PARKVILLE CAMPUS
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
We hope your child will join us and
become a COMET and Light Up the Sky!