Colegio San Conrado

Colegio San Conrado is a private Catholic school in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was founded in 1948[1] by the Capuchin Friars, under the direction of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York. Currently the School is owned by the Diocese of Ponce and administered by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

Colegio San Conrado
Portico of Colegio San Conrado
Address
3167 Ave. Roosevelt

Ponce

Puerto Rico
Coordinates18°0′30.71″N 66°37′28.42″W
Information
TypeCatholic Private school
Established1 March 1948 (1948-03-01)
DirectorP. Rafael Alvarado
PrincipalSister Nildred Rodriguez CSJ (High School)
GradesPre-K–12
EnrollmentTotal: 630 (PreK-12)
320 (Grades 9-12)
Color(s)brown and white
MascotThe Tiger
AccreditationPuerto Rico Department of Education, General Council of Education of Puerto Rico & Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
YearbookLa Portalada
Main HolidaysFeast of Saint Conrad of Parzham (OFM Cap), and of Saint Joseph

History

The Colegio San Conrado, founded in 1948 by the Capuchin Franciscans and Sisters of St. Joseph from Brentwood, New York, is operated by the Catholic Church of the Diocese of Ponce. Currently, it is led by the Diocesan priests, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood with the cooperation and dedication of lay teachers. The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, founded in 1948, held its first classes on the second floor of the Colegio San Conrado, during its early years, while its current facilities were completed.

Statue of San Conrado at the school

Academics

Its enrollment consists of students of both sexes from Pre Kinder through twelve grade. It is composed by two major divisions: one serving students from Pre K through 8 (elementary school) levels, and the other serving students from grades 9 through 12 (high school). Its purpose is the development of students making them Christians aware, members of a community based on the Gospel spirit of freedom and charity, and to ensure a better world.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The schools participates in the "Liga de Escuelas Católicas" (League of Catholic Schools) in the following sports: Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball. It has different extra-curricular programs, such as Science Club, National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society, Students Council, Yearbook, English Club, History Club, Math Club, Music Club and Altar Servers Group. The school has also been known for its campaign to help children with cancer.[3]

Miscellaneous information

The school's patron saint is Conrad of Parzham and their mascot is the Tiger.

Notable alumni

References
  1. Universia: Agenda: Reunión: 60 aniversario Colegio San Conrado. Archived 2011-08-11 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Reglamento del Colegio San Conrado. Colegio San Conrado. Ponce, Puerto Rico. Agosto 2011.
  3. Jóvenes se desbordan en generosidad. Sandra Torres Guzmán. La Perla del Sur. Ponce, Puerto Rico. 26 June 2012.
  4. "Religion / Davis, D. D. James P. The Puerto Rico (Online) Encyclopedia. Fundación Puertorriqueña para las Humanidades. (Puerto Rican Foundation for the Humanities.)". Archived from the original on 22 November 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2010.
  5. "Rinunce e nomine, 18.09.2018". Bolletino. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  6. Conferenciantes: Sr. Rafael Rodríguez Mercado, MD, FAANS, FACS, Rector Recinto de Ciencias Médicas de la UPR, 2009-2013 y Stroke Center Director. Cumbre Empresa Privada, Gobierno y Academia. Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico. 2013. Accessed 21 October 2018.
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