June 12, 2000
Founded
Jarabacoa Christian School (JCS) was founded on June 12, 2000 as a ministry of New Horizons Youth Ministry (formerly Escuela Caribe).
Jarabacoa Christian School
About us
From Jarabacoa, for Jarabacoa
A Christian bilingual school rooted in the mountains—growing Familia · Fe · Futuro since 2000.
Est. June 12, 2000
Our Story
How JCS began
August 4, 2000
Incorporated
Jarabacoa Christian School (JCS) was incorporated as a private, nonprofit institution by the President of the Dominican Republic on August 4, 2000.
Today
Still growing
Today we welcome approximately 460 students from age two through twelfth grade—still family-oriented, still bilingual, still committed to academic excellence and Christian formation. We keep a maximum of 23 students per class so teachers know every child and families feel truly connected.
Memory of JCS
Our full history presentation
Explore decades of JCS moments, milestones, and memories in this scrollable presentation.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a bilingual educational program based on spiritual values, in a family-oriented environment. We encourage students to develop critical thinking with a global vision, incorporating modern teaching techniques that will enable them to achieve success and become better citizens.
Vision
Our vision is to empower students to reach their full potential as productive citizens with Christian values.
Values
Character we grow
These virtues shape daily life at JCS—in classrooms, on the field, and in community.
- Patience
- Kindness
- Humility
- Solidarity
- Perseverance
- Forgiveness
- Self-control
- Honesty
- Responsibility