The Island Academy was founded in 1995 by Sir Barry and Lady Dixie Bowen. It was created to enhance the education of the children in San Pedro. The Island Academy is a private, non-profit entity, providing the educational and social foundations necessary to allow and encourage children to develop their potential. The Island Academy continues to grow and thrive, but will never abandon its core values.
The mission of The Island Academy is to provide a quality education in an atmosphere that encourages learning and awareness of the environment, together with participation in civic and community affairs, while nurturing and developing the character of our young.
Employment Opportunities
We are constantly searching for qualified, dedicated, and passionate educators to join our community of professionals. Please email your resume and qualifications to Lady Dixie Bowen.
A Teacher's Typical Day
Morning
Teachers arrive at school before students, typically around 7:45am. They begin to prepare and set up for the day. Once students begin arriving, teachers may be available for morning tutoring and homework assistance. Some teachers are outside monitoring and checking-in with students until the bell rings. The bell rings at 8:25am, which is when students line up for flag and morning assembly.
Class time
Class time varies and changes year to year, but usually it goes as follows. Mathematics class is from 9:00am - 10:15am. Language Arts class is from 10:35am - 11:45am. After lunch, class time varies in Science, Social Studies, Health, Spanish, PE, Music, Computers, and Art. Teachers are responsible for having an engaging and rigorous plan ready for each lesson.
Break & Lunch
Break is from 10:15am - 10:35am. Lunch is from 12:00pm - 12:45pm. Teachers rotate schedules to monitor students during break and lunch. Formal Lunch is served on Wednesdays and is a time to engage in a community meal. All teachers and students participate in Formal Lunch under the palapa.
Afternoon
School ends at 3:00pm, while PE is taught Monday - Wednesday 3:00pm-4:00pm. Teachers are permitted to leave at 4:00pm each day. Most teachers provide after school tutoring during their own time.
