Centro Escolar San Francisco
Ciudad Arce, El Salvador
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School details
Population
539 students
Grades
First through ninth grade
Year founded
1969
About the school’s needs
San Francisco, Ciudad Arce is a community full of people working in the informal sector. It is located approximately 45 kilometers northwest of San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador.
It is known for its industrial park, which is home to several companies from different sectors.
Agriculture also plays an important role in the local economy. Products such as sugar cane, corn, beans, and vegetables are grown in the surrounding rural areas.
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What your sponsorship does at this school
- Improvement of classrooms (lighting, cleaning, new desks, classroom ceiling renovations, improved ventilation, projectors and screens, new classroom dividers)
- Construction of computer center and teachers’ lounge
- Improvement of the drainage system
- New tech equipment
- Improvement of bathrooms (completion of the bathroom ceiling, lighting, cleaning, and maintenance)
- Cleaning and classroom supplies for teachers and students
- Family socialization days at the School Center
- Improvement of bleachers
- New musical instruments
- Sports equipment
- Economic support for low-income families
- Continuation of extracurricular programs, Glee clubs, Sports, Art, Discovery, Storytelling, English, and Academic reinforcement
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Meet the students
Dayana
“My name is Dayana and I am 13 years old. My dream is to finish my studies, get a university degree, and travel to different parts of the world. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, drawing, and making crafts.
I believe that young people in the community face challenges such as depression and low self-esteem, sometimes we feel less than others because of social pressure and bullying.
My dream is for younger generations to be taught not to participate in bullying and to accept themselves as they are.
As for my school, I would like to see it bigger, cleaner, and tidier, to create a beautiful environment for learning”.
—Dayana, 13
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Jonathan
“My name is Jonathan, I am 14 years old, and my biggest dream is to become a professional in both the field of physical education and soccer.
I dream of getting my bachelor’s degree in physical education and following in the footsteps of my idols in soccer to become a professional soccer player. I believe that youth in my community face significant challenges, such as limited access to education and the negative influence of social media.
My dream is for our community to become a safe place for young people to go out, play, and have fun freely.
As for my school, I would love to see it larger, with better-equipped classrooms and higher quality education, with more sports clubs and spaces to play. I think these changes would help all students reach their full potential”.
—Jonathan, 14
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Meet the principal
“My name is Alex, principal of Centro Escolar San Francisco. Our school’s biggest challenge lies in the need to improve our infrastructure and quality of education. Although we are in a good geographical location for students from the community to attend, unfortunately, our facilities are limited. We lack a computer room and teachers’ lounge, in addition to facing challenges with the cleanliness and maintenance of the restrooms.
Additionally, the community faces the challenge of fostering family life and supporting those mothers and fathers who work in the informal sector. Our students face personal challenges at home, which makes it difficult for them to overcome fears and build their identity.
Also, the pandemic has generated an academic lag that still affects students. For us, the school represents hope for the community, being fundamental in the integral formation of girls, boys, and young people.
Our greatest dream as a school is that after improvements in infrastructure and resources, we can become an educational center that can serve the entire community. Our school is a pleasant and excellent place, where joy is present in every day.”
—Principal Alex
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