A change in climate, racial differences, geographical surroundings, mode of transportation, diet, friends, daily routines, coinage, and language all tend to make adolescents remarkably more dependent upon others for direction and emotional support. This also renders them more malleable and capable of new perspectives. This condition greatly enhances meaningful communication, offering young people extraordinary occasions for making enriching discoveries that inspire personal growth. Time apart for a family can be very beneficial. Although it can be a painful decision, parents soon realize this time was needed in order to recoup and heal.
Students begin to share their parents' dream of being a united family again.
The majority of the teaching at Escuela Caribe follows the tutorial method of small stimulating classes which allows for close student supervision and individual instruction. This intensive program not only gives fulfilling success experiences that lift self-esteem, but also greatly enhances the prognosis for future academic achievement. Social development naturally occurs as students begin to share their lives in daily house-group interaction and personal counseling sessions. Regular training in social graces and personal grooming are also provided for students. Their solid moral character and caring attitudes make them positive role models for our students.