School Profile for 2024-2025School Code: 910-675School and Community
Pan American Christian Academy, commonly known as PACA, is a nondenominational, college-preparatory, Christian, American school located in São Paulo, Brazil - a city with a metropolitan population of about 22 million (São Paulo is the largest business, industrial, and cultural center of South America). PACA students reflect the multinational community from which they come. Today the school serves the children of mission organizations, diplomatic, business and professional families with a dual curriculum program (American and Brazilian). PACA’s enrollment averages 340 students: 170 in grades Pre K-5, and 170 in grades 6-12. Our student body is approximately 30% North American, 30% Brazilian, 29% Korean, and 11% other nationalities. Our 8.9 acres of campus and facilities, place PACA in a class with the best international schools in South America. Our maintenance and service crew provide excellent care to our 22 classrooms, science laboratory, library, media center, computer center, learning lab, gymnasium, regulation-size athletic field, outside courts, cafeteria, playgrounds and a 25-meter swimming pool. English is the language of instruction. All students follow an American Curriculum and receive an American high school diploma. Students may concurrently take course work taught in Portuguese to earn a Brazilian diploma. The current faculty of 48 are all degreed and certified with 60% holding a Post-Graduate or Master’s Degree. The student-faculty ratio is approximately 10:1. School routine begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:25 pm. The school calendar follows two semesters: August to December, and January to June. PACA provides a minimum of 200 school days in its calendar year. School Administrators: Stephen Meier - Superintendent Josh Stockment - Secondary Principal (6-12) Brenda Stockment - Elementary Principal (K-5) Clara Bettiol - Preschool Director (PK 1 & PK 2) Luana Sousa - Director of Member Care Kevin Flurry - Director of Advancement Ricardo Silva - Director of Finance & Operations Renata Santos - Diretora Susana Okada - Executive Secretary Accredited by: Cognia Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Ministério da Educação (MEC) Member of: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Association of American Schools in Brazil (AASB) American International School in the Americas (AMISA) CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION Preschool and Kindergarten: Students enjoy an all-day curriculum designed to develop reading, writing, oral language, math, music, and art skills. Our early childhood students have opportunities for social interaction to help promote personal responsibility and growth. Elementary and Middle School: Our emphasis is on essential skills in reading, language, mathematics, social studies, science, computers, and physical education. Students will have special activities in sports, music, and drama. We offer a learning lab to assist students with learning disabilities. High School: The academic program is college preparatory, designed to prepare students for entry into colleges and universities in the United States, Brazil, and worldwide. Advanced Placement and Honors courses challenge students even further. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of interscholastic sports and co-curricular activities. Brazilian High School Diploma: Under the name Escola Cristã Pan Americana, students who enroll in the Brazilian curriculum receive an additional secondary school diploma. Brazilian courses include Química, Artes, Matématica Unificada, Redação, Geografia do Brasil, História do Brasil, Geografia Mundial, Filosofia, e Sociologia. For the Class of 2024, 14 students out of 15 graduated with a Brazilian High School Diploma. Advanced Placement Programs: PACA offers Advanced Placement courses to qualified students to enhance and expand their educational experience. The courses offered regularly are: English Language, English Literature, US History, World History, Spanish, Chemistry, Biology, and Calculus. Honors Program: Core courses may become honors courses with permission from the instructor and approval of an in-depth additional assignment. Three Honors Courses is the maximum a student may take within a school year. Extra-Curricular Activities: National Honor Society / Knowledge Bowl Tournament / Drama Performance/ Choir Concert / Musicals / Community Service Activities / Student Government / Varsity & JV Sports Programs: Softball (M, W), Volleyball (M, W), Cheerleading (W), Basketball (M, W), Soccer (M, W), Indoor Soccer (M, W) HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS American Diploma: Twenty-five credits are required to receive the American diploma. American and Brazilian diplomas (Dual): Required to complete twenty-eight credits. The rigor of meeting requirements for both diplomas limits the choice of electives from which a student can choose. Department American (Need a total of 25 credits) Dual (Need a total of 28 credits) English 4 4 General English 9, English 10-World Literature, English 11-American Literature; English 12-British Literature, AP English Language, AP English Literature Math 3 4 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math/Trigonometry, AP Calculus, Unified Math Science 2 4 Physical Science, Biology or AP Biology, AP Chemistry or Quimica, Physics Social Studies 2 4.5 Ancient World History I, Modern World History II, US History or AP US History, US Government, Brazilian Geography, Brazilian History, Philosophy, Sociology Portuguese* 4 4.5 Portuguese Language is taught in 4 levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Special Portuguese, Advanced Portuguese & Composition Bible* 4 4 Life of Christ (9), Old Testament Survey (10), Church History / Theology (11), and Worldview (12) P.E. 2 2 Physical Education or Sports Credit Fine Arts 1 3D Art, Performing Arts, Art, Advanced Art, Yearbook Electives 4 3D Art, Speech, Knowledge Bowl, College Prep Writing, Forensics, Yearbook, World Geography, Music, College Applications, Drama Other: Teacher Aide, Study Hall (no credit) * 1.0 credit for each year of study at PACA GRADING SYSTEM AND CLASS RANK The GPA is computed from final grades in all courses. GPA is calculated by converting grades to total points and dividing by total credits. Grades earned at other schools are not included in the PACA GPA. AP classes receive 1.0 extra grade point and Honors classes receive an extra 0.3. PACA does not rank students, except for valedictorian and salutatorian. One unit of credit is granted for satisfactory completion of courses that meet five days a week for 45 minute periods for 200 days. One half unit of credit is granted for successful completion of semester courses that meet for the same amount of time per day and per week for 90 days. PACA has an eight period day. Numeric Grade Letter Grade GPA 98 - 100 = A+ = 4.3 93 - 97 = A = 4.0 90 - 92 = A- = 3.7 87 - 89 = B+ = 3.3 83 - 86 = B = 3.0 80 - 82 = B- = 2.7 77 - 79 = C+ = 2.3 73 - 76 = C = 2.0 70 - 72 = C- = 1.7 69 - 71 = D+ = 1.3 66 - 68 = D = 1.0 65 = D- = 0.7 SCHOOL STATISTICS Class of 2024
SAT Scores ERW Math Avg Total: 1202 620 592 GPA Distribution 4.00+ 33% 3.5 - 3.99 33% 3.0 - 3.49 20% 2.5 - 2.99 7% 2.0 - 2.49 0% Below 1.99 7% Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations 2024 (score of 3 or above/total) Students took 73 AP exams across 14 subjects, of which 67% scored a 3 or higher and the average passing rate was 3.65. Biology Calculus AB Chemistry Computer Science Principles English Language English Literature Environmental Science French Lang. & Culture Italian Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Psychology US History WHERE OUR GRADUATES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED The following is a list of some of the colleges and universities to which PACA students have received acceptances from 2020-2023. United States: Asbury University Azusa Pacific University Baylor University Bentley University Biola University Boston University California Polytechnic University Carleton University Cedarville University Clemson University Cornell University Duke University Duquesne University Florida State University Fordham University Grinnell College Gordon College Grand Canyon University Hillsdale College Hult International Business School John Cabot University Johns Hopkins University Liberty University LeTourneau University Master’s College New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Notre Dame Ohio State University Penn State University Pepperdine University Point Loma University Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Rutgers University Savannah College of Art and Design Southern Methodist University Syracuse University Taylor University Texas A&M Trinity University Tufts University University of California Berkeley University of California Irvine University of California Los Angeles University of California San Diego University of Illinois (Chicago) University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of South Carolina University of Southern California Vanderbilt University Wentworth Institute of Tech. Westmont College Wheaton College (IL) Brazilian Universities: Einstein Medicina ESPM FAAP Fundação Getúlio Vargas INSPER Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia UNICAMP UNIFESP Univ. Presbiteriana Mackenzie Universidade de São Paulo International Universities: Europe École Hôtelière de Lausanne Glion Institute Swiss Hotel Management School University of Essex (UK) University of Sussex (UK) Canada University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of Toronto York University Australia University of Western Australia Korea Handong Global University |
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Since 1960, PACA has been a Christian school serving São Paulo’s local and international community with an American and Brazilian curriculum. Our education integrates Biblical truth into all areas of learning, shaping students’ hearts and minds. Upon graduation, students earn both American and Brazilian diplomas, opening doors to top universities in the USA, Brazil, and around the world.
Pan American Christian Academy
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Rua Cassio de Campos Nogueira, 393 - São Paulo, SP - Brazil 04829-310
Brazil Tel: +55-11-5929-9500 | USA Tel: +1-480-471-5339 | General Inquiry Email: [email protected] | Admission's Email: [email protected]
Brazil Tel: +55-11-5929-9500 | USA Tel: +1-480-471-5339 | General Inquiry Email: [email protected] | Admission's Email: [email protected]