OUR HISTORY
united school of panama
United School of Panama was born from a need to give academic continuity to the students who graduated from our early childhood education centers. Motivated by the positive comments regarding the high academic and developmental level of the students who leave our pre-schools, we set out to develop a project that encapsulates the teaching philosophy and our shared values.
Our goal became to offer a first-class education with modern facilities and open spaces for sports, located just minutes from the city center. Planning the project not only as educators, but also as parents, we strive to be a teaching and support center for families creating a positive impact in the community.
As the project matured, our team grew with important contributions from each new member highlighting our inclusive, international, entrepreneurial and professional spirit.
United School of Panama opened its doors in August 2021 with PK4, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade; progressively growing one grade per year until providing a complete PK4-12th grade education.
The founders of United School of Panama are a multidisciplinary team with international experience and proven track record in: education, construction, business administration, finance, project management and logistics, who are committed to the future of education.
USP First Blueprint
OUR MISSION, VISION
AND GOLDEN RULES
USP is a high-achieving multicultural community offering a trilingual curriculum, academic excellence, and a healthy lifestyle.
Mission
United School of Panama is a multicultural family oriented international school offering a world class trilingual education grounded in literacy, critical analysis and problem solving. We promote an integral lifestyle built on values, knowledge, innovation, and sports. We inspire our students to become well-rounded individuals, achieve their full potential, and contribute to the community.
Vision
United School of Panama will be revered as a prestigious school with distinguished preparatory curricula that will challenge young minds in a multilinguistic and diverse multicultural environment. We pledge to all USP students a commitment towards personal development through discipline, merit, respect, individual growth and teamwork.
Golden Rules
Camaraderie
Camaraderie is the spirit of developing lasting friendships from shared experience.
Responsibility
We have free will and practice responsibility for our thoughts and actions.
Diversity
We are creatively different. We are creatively similar. Embrace diversity.
Tomorrow
We plant the seeds for a better tomorrow.
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking fosters independence.
Communication
Communication is the key to understanding.
Compassionate
We are compassionate to the needs of others.
Courage
We have the courage to stand for what is right.
FACULTY
& STAFF
#TeamUSP
Our Teachers
#UNITEDGAMEON
Leadership Team
Nicole Lee
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Amanda Oliveira
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Stephanie Diaz
Pre-School/Special Ed. Coordinator
Alexander Carrion
it coordinator
Jania Jacobs
Administrative Manager
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
School Year
2022 - 2023
OUR
campus
SPIRIT
AND SCHOOL CULTURE
Latin phrase meaning “Dare to know”; and also, loosely translated as “Dare to know things”, or even more loosely as “Dare to be wise”.
Originally used in the First Book of Letters (20 BC), by the Roman poet Horace, the phrase Sapere aude became associated with the Age of Enlightenment. The Enlightenment was a European cultural and intellectual movement (especially in France and England) that developed from the late seventeenth century until the beginning of the French Revolution.
Enlightenment thinkers held that human reason could combat ignorance, superstition, and tyranny to build a better world. The Enlightenment had a great influence on the economic, political, and social aspects of the time.
WELCOME
TO THE HOME OF THE GRIZZLIES
ALPHA is our school mascot!
He is strong, caring, courageous and a natural leader. Fun-loving, charismatic, and somewhat of a jokester, he reminds us all to work hard and play hard with enthusiasm and a “never give up” attitude.
ALPHA is a team player, compassionate and graceful in both victory and defeat. We win as a team. We learn as a team. He is fair, honest and attentive to the needs of others, like a loving older brother.
We are thrilled to have him as the embodiment of our school’s values and principles.