Student Services

a comprehensive range of student services

At The Palmas Academy, we prioritize the holistic development of our students, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of student services. Our modern library provides a comprehensive collection of resources to support academic excellence. The registrar ensures a seamless enrollment process while our counseling services offer guidance and support. Our on-site, full-time school nurse and a dedicated psychologist, safeguard the well-being of our students. Our vibrant student life program is overseen by our Dean of Students and Student Life, along with our Student Life Coordinator work together to create a series of offerings that foster community and offer our students diverse extracurricular opportunities.

Library & Media Center

Our mission is to be the central nervous system of the school, a dynamic center for all learners that supports the work of our faculty. Our PK-12 collection includes English, Spanish, and French books, divided into sections such as Reference, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Specialized Collections, Puerto Rico, Biographies, Classics, Magazines, Newspapers, and others.

Students have online access to databases for research and assignments. Media and technology equipment is provided to students during library sessions. Software and research methods are tailored based on the student's age and technology skills. 

As of August 2023, our media center will include different areas of interest and innovative learning strategies like:

  • Board Game Room
  • White Boards Room
  • Lego Room
  • Podcast Room
  • Faculty room


Some of the activities offered are:

  • Read Aloud Time
  • Thematic and Cultural Events
  • Reading Extravaganza (Once a month, after school reading events)
  • Blind Date with a Book
  • Library Club
  • Workshops


Our library exemplifies our commitment to improving resources for quality education for all our Palmas Academy Community.

For more information, please contact tpapr@palmasacademy.org

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Registrar's Office

The registrar's office is responsible for all the personal and academic records of the active, inactive, and graduate students of The Palmas Academy. Among the student services provided by the Registrar’s Office is the Document Request and processing for:

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Certifications of Studies
  • Certifications of Graduation
  • Report Card Duplicate
  • Student File Copy


To obtain any documents, they must be requested in writing, all corresponding fees must be paid, and the student account must be up to date. You can place your online request below:

Place Order

Orders can be placed by submitting the PDF Request online or by bringing the request form in person. Other payment options include cash or personal checks written out to The Palmas Academy.


For more information, please contact: registrar@palmasacademy.org

college Placement Counseling

The College Counseling Services at The Palmas Academy have two highly regarded and very experienced college admissions advisors. They have decades of experience in Puerto Rico's working in Puerto Rico's best private schools, attaining an extraordinary record of helping students gain admissions to the top colleges and universities in the U.S., including Ivy League universities and the most competitive post-secondary institutions. 


Our counselors focus on working with our seniors each year, but they also devote time to our high school students starting in ninth grade. They work on offering basic guidance to start thinking strategically for the future.  As students reach the tenth and eleventh grades, they continue to meet with our college counselors and begin to work more frequently and deliberately by the spring semester of their junior year.


Additional academic advising is offered to underclassmen by our other senior administrators, including the Head of School, the Associate Head of School, and the Secondary School Principal.

For more information, please contact: tpapr@palmasacademy.org

School Psychologist

Our licensed School Psychologist offers support to students as an accessible and reliable resource in their academic journey. An integration of socio-emotional learning techniques is applied to enhance the educational voyage.


School Psychologist Policy


For more information, please contact:

psychologist@palmasacademy.org

School NURSE

The Palmas Academy has a full-time registered nurse,  who is responsible for all matters pertaining to school health services and education. Other functions include coordinating referrals to in-home or clinical care provider services, monitoring vaccination records, responding to medical emergencies on campus, as well as acting as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers to maintain a healthy school environment.


For more information, please contact: nurse@palmasacademy.org

Student Life Coordinator

Our Student Life Coordinator is responsible for enriching the experiences, activities, and social interactions in the student's educational journey. As a guidance resource, the coordinator can serve as a liaison between the students and the administration. To create a sense of community at The Palmas Academy, the Student Life Coordinator can create campus activities, practice student advocacy, and support student organizations. The goal is to contribute to the overall development and well-being of students.


For more information, please contact: studentlife@palmasacademy.org

Dean of Students life

The Dean of Students oversees all aspects of student life and the students' well-being.  The Dean provides leadership, support, and guidance to students, promoting a positive campus environment and ensuring students' overall success and development. Some of the areas of involvement for the Dean of Students are:


  • Student Advocacy
  • Student Conduct
  • Engagement
  • Orientations and Transitions
  • Policies and Compliance


For more information, please contact: deanofstudents@palmasacademy.org

Cafeteria

The Palmas Academy has a full-service cafeteria serving daily breakfast and lunch.


We're thrilled to present Palmas Food Services, our latest collaborator in delivering wholesome meals. Palmas Food Services is an extension of Chef Jayson López Casillas' culinary excellence, celebrated in the Palmas Del Mar community. Being a local establishment, they eagerly bring their dedication to nourishing and delightful cuisine to all members of our community.


See Full Letter from Chef Jayson López Casillas


For more information, please contact: tpa@palmasfoodservices.com

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