Point School Puerto Rico
Vitals
- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
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- Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide an exclusive and dynamic gap year program that promotes wellness through an experiential and adventure-based curriculum.
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Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
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Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
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W e e k 1 |
Morning: Groceries/ House Clean Afternoon: Free time/ Activity varies Evening: Group dinner and plan for coming week | Morning: Scuba Diving Afternoon: Spanish Lessons Evening: Group dinner and free time | Morning: Service Learning Afternoon: Spanish Lessons Evening: Group dinner and Cultural Lessons | Morning: Life Coaching with Director of Well-Being Afternoon: Camping Evening: Group dinner and free time | Morning: Camping Afternoon: Camping and return home Evening: Group dinner and game/movie night | Morning and Afternoon: Cultural/Adventure Trip Evening: Group dinner and Cultural experience | Morning and afternoon: Community service project as a group Evening: Group dinner and fun activity |
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W e e k 2 |
Morning: Groceries/ House Clean Afternoon: Free time/ Activity varies Evening: Group dinner and plan for coming week | Morning: Scuba Diving Afternoon: Spanish Lessons Evening: Group dinner and free time | Morning: Service learning Afternoon: Deep sea fishing trip Evening: Group dinner and Salsa lesson | Morning: Life Coaching with Director of Well-Being Afternoon: Surfing Evening: Group dinner and free time | Morning: Service Learning Afternoon: Spanish Lessons Evening: Group dinner and Cultural Lessons | Morning and afternoon: Cultural/Adventure Trip Evening: Group dinner and Cultural experience | Morning and afternoon: Community service project as a group Evening: Group dinner and fun activity |
With a small population of 6-8 young men at a time, Point School Puerto Rico can individual weekly scheduled based on the interested and needs of the current cohort.
PSPR splits time each week into five categories: Cultural immersion experiences, Experiential learning opportunities, Service learning projects, Wellness and strength development, and Life skills.
Please see our website or student policies for more information about the activities within each of these five categories.
Program Outcomes
- Self-Efficacy Development

- Intrinsic Motivation Development
- Career and Professional Interest Exploration
- Resume and Professional Skill Building
- Personal Interest Exploration
- Increased Life Skills and Executive Functioning
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Conversational Spanish
- Strength Development and Goal Setting
- Positive Self-Identity Development
Point School Puerto Rico is a one-of-a- kind, exclusive Hybrid Gap Year Program that supports young adult males, 18-22 years old, who are searching for self-discovery through an experiential and adventure-based curriculum.
Point School Puerto Rico will challenge young men’s self-perceived limitations while providing them with a broader understanding of their personal capabilities and their ability to succeed. Through this broadened perspective of life opportunities, this cultural immersion experience helps young adults develop an increased sense of self-competence and confidence.
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
- Typical Program Cost: $7900
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
- Other Financial Aid Details:
Program Scholarships per availability
Staff Training and Certification
Sean Rose: Director of Operations- Master of Education and School Administration
Tracey Bachrach: Director of Business Development- Master of Applied Positive Psychology, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Jonathan Little: Program Director- 20+ year experience working with adolescents and young adults. Leader and participant in volunteer and service trips in 21 countries.
Chris Mays: Founder- Founded three experiential learning and wellness programs for adolescents and young adults.
Tina Cottone: Director of Well-Being- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kathy Hall: Spanish Immersion Instructor and Surf Instructor- Master of Marie Biology and Master of Environmental Science Education. Teaching Certificates in Biology, Environmental Science, and Elementary Education. President of nonprofit environment group in Isabela, PR.