The academic program provides students with a broad and solid base of knowledge within a highly disciplined and structured environment. We seek to sharpen skills in problem solving, critical thinking and research to ensure each student's success in college. This is made possible by the student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average class of 20 students.

Presbyterian Pan American School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Currently, a four-year student who graduates from Pan American School, must have a minimum of 27 credits.

Following the revisions of the Texas State Graduation Requirements by the State Board of Education, Pan American School adopted the Recommended High School Program which calls for 24 credits. In addition, three credits of Bible study is required. Students who wish to challenge themselves further may choose to graduate under the Distinguished Achievement Program. These graduation requirements have been approved by the Board of Trustees and have gone into effect with the Freshman and Sophomore class of 1996-97.

Requirements for Graduation
Courses Offered
Distinguished Achievement Program
Advanced Placement Programs
Code of Conduct

Our guidance counselor takes an active role in assisting students in selecting a college, providing scholarship information, and clarifying the application process.  Almost all of our graduates go on to colleges and universities of their choice in the United States.

Since 1982, our graduates have attended many colleges and universities in the United States. Click here to see a list.

Terra Nova--Achievement Test
The Terra Nova tests the achievement levels of our freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior students each academic year (Spring) for comparison to national norms.

TOEFL--Test of English as a Foreign Language
The TOEFL is a requirement of all nonnative English speaking students during their junior year. Other opportunities for taking the exam are presented during the student's senior year.
     
ACT--American College Testing Program
The ACT is a national college admission examination that consists of tests in: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science and Reasoning. The ACT is administered on five national test dates, in October, December, February, April, and June. In selected states, the ACT is also offered in late September.

SAT--Scholastic Aptitude Test
Seniors take the SAT and the TOEFL in the fall as announced by the academic calendar. In addition, juniors (and seniors) are encouraged to take the SAT during the latter part of the year should they so desire.

Materials for preparing for some of these exams are available in the school library or from the guidance counselor.

Application Deadlines
Students are encouraged to check with the guidance counselor as to the dates and times of these exams.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
This three week program will help new students adjust to campus life while they are being tutored in English by teachers and by returning students. This program takes place every summer from July to August.