Green Life Academy - Private School - Playas Del Coco

Congratulations 2011 Graduates!

greenlifeacademy — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:58:58 +0000

Green Life Academy honored its 2011 Kindergarten and 6th grade graduates on December 9, 2011. Great work this year!

School Administrator - Mr. Arce

2011 Graduates

Congratulations! Keep up the hard work!

Jacky and the Chili Stalk – Dec 2011 Drama Presentation

greenlifeacademy — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:56:05 +0000

The Green Life Academy student body all had a hand in performing this years final presentation on Friday, December 9, 2011. They had been rehearsing and practicing for several months for this one night’s performance. It was definitely a night to remember. Well done actors!

Thank you teachers for all your extremely hard work; parents, for your continued support; and a very special “thank you” to Facundo Poj for creating all our props.

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Green Life Academy 2012 Updates

greenlifeacademy — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:50:06 +0000

Starting in 2012, we will have a new textbook system. GLA will supply all books to each student, for a yearly rental fee. Once the (non-consumable) books are returned in proper condition at the end of the school year, there will be no other charges. Current parents will notice the drastic price difference, lowered by 50%-75%; and, as an added bonus, in most grades the overall monthly fee has been reduced as well.

We will continue to follow the same curriculum that we have been using for years which offers a challenging, gifted program to prepare an international student body to excel in a variety of the world’s finest schools and universities. In addition, our curriculum is enhanced with GLA workbooks which include teacher-recommended, state approved course materials and supplements. Each GLA teacher gains more flexibility with each lesson by creating and designing appropriate lessons that cater to each academic subject. Often times when a child changes grades, he/she will have gaps in the content of their learning. Thus, GLA’s curriculum will stay continuous and build and grow throughout the grade levels so that your child’s education remains consistent.

Our curriculum is all aligned with the U.S. and Costa Rican academic standards. Even though the study program at GLA includes the topics for each core subject recommended by MEP (Ministerio de Educacion), all students will follow a US accredited curriculum and, at the end of the school’s year, your child will receive an official graduation diploma from GLA and (if you choose) a certified transcript of your child’s grades. GLA keeps academic records for all of its students; at the same time, all records will be sent to the head offices of our accrediting body. Keep in mind, a school year with us is equivalent to a school year in the US and is US accredited by Washington Board of Education; therefore, the transcripts can be used in case your child would join a different school in Costa Rica, the US or any other country, as well as apply to scholarships, grants, and financial aid when applying for universities and colleges.

To receive more information about tuition rates, enrollment and/or to set up an appointment, send an email to greenlifeacademycr@gmail.com. Also, you may view our contact page for more contact options.

Semana Civicas – 2011 Values Presentation

greenlifeacademy — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:48:43 +0000

The week before Costa Rica’s independence day (September 15th) is called “Semana Civica“. During this week, students from schools in local districts perform “Actas Civicas“. Each day of of the week there is an event hosted by a local school at an important community gathering place. On Wednesday, Green Life Academy students presented speeches on various values in front of cultural icon Doña Lia Bonilla’s house on the futbal field. Lia Bonilla Chavarría, a dance choreographer and long-time cultural preservationist, was given the “Premio Nacional de Cultura Popular Tradicional” award last year and in 2005. Premio Nacional de Cultura Popular Tradicional is an esteemed Costa Rican cultural designation that has been awarded to females, specifically females from the western province of Guanacaste.

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GLA students gave speeches on the values of democracy, peace, liberty, equality, tolerance, and respect, as well as a thank you to Doña Bonilla’s cultural contributions to the world of Costarican Dance and music. The event was finalized with with the anthems of the Guanacaste and Costa Rica.

Carillo Track and Field Competiton

greenlifeacademy — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:36:57 +0000

On August 31st, 2011, Green Life Academy students made their first Track and Field appearance at the Carrillo Track and Field competition. Green Life students from 9 to 12 years old competed in the 60m dash, 80m dash, long jump and the 800 meter relay.

All of our students put forth excellent effort and exemplified great sportsmanlike attitudes. Congrats to the girls relay team on taking FIRST PLACE in the 800 meter race. Regionals here we come!

Kindergarten Adventures 2011

greenlifeacademy — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:53:57 +0000

Pre-Kinder and Kinder classes at Green Life Academy are a blast thanks our hard working and dedicated teachers, Ms. Mowry and Ms. Torres. The children really seem to love the hands-on approach to learning, the outdoors, and exercise (not to mention, getting a little dirty!). See the full post to view the gallery.

Kinder Field Day 2011 Slideshow

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Planting Pineapples And Picking Squash

greenlifeacademy — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:26:55 +0000

Ms. Elaine, our gardening wiz, works with all grade levels and introduces fun, unique, and educational gardening classes. This past month, the students planted their own manicured pineapple tops and picked some of our new squash. They were ecstatic about the new squash crop.

The students sprouted these squash in pots, then transplanted them into the garden and built cages around them to keep predators at bay. Success! The squash seeds were obtained earlier this year from squash purchased from the Super Luperon in downtown Coco. We should have more of this resilient squash coming as long as the Iguanas leave those tasty flowers alone.

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Recycling Fun with the 1st and 2nd Graders

greenlifeacademy — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 08:19:36 +0000

The first and second graders decided to make good use of some garbage in and near the school. Check out the the results of some of our creative and gifted Green Life Students. Nice fortress-building kids!

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Corobici River Field Trip

greenlifeacademy — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:19:41 +0000

Last week, we took the 3rd-9th graders on a field trip down the Corobici River. Once we boarded the rafts, we traveled down the gentle course for approximately 2 hours, where we saw a great variety of exotic birds, tropical wildlife, monkeys, and several crocodiles that live and thrive around the rivers edge. We also enjoyed tropical fruits and a typical lunch at the restaurant.

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Thank you Lupita Corrales with (Vargas Tours)for arranging the tour and Rios Tropicales for an excellent trip with outstanding nature guides!

Spring 2010 Drama Presentation

greenlifeacademy — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:14:06 +0000

Thank you all for coming out and supporting our drama presentation, The Gingerbread Man. It was a wonderful turnout and the kids were stellar! We are all eager and excited to start rehearsing the next one!