Colegio San Calixto, La Paz

Colegio San Calixto, La Paz

In all, love and serve
Location
Calle Jenaro Sanjinés # 701
La Paz, Bolivia
Information
Type Jesuit, Catholic
Denomination All faiths
Established 1882 (1882)
Director Enrique Suarez Gobilard
Teaching staff 61
Grades 1-12
Gender Coeducational
Enrollment 2000
Website Calixto

Colegio San Calixto, La Paz, was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1882, at the instigation of Mons. Calixto Clavijo, and in his honor named for the third century martyr Pope Callixtus I. It offers primary and secondary education.

History

The school began in the residence of Marshal Andrés de Santa Cruz, now a national monument. The Jesuits began teaching with around 40 students. Over the years other works became associated with the Jesuit college including San Calixto Observatory[1] of which it is written: "A further improvement followed the installation at La Paz (Bolivia), with reports beginning 1 May 1913. La Paz at once became, and still remains, the most important single seismological station of the world. This is a consequence of its isolated location, the sensitive instruments, and the great care with which records were interpreted and reports issued under the direction of Father Descotes."[2] Also, the school's Radio Fides was a pioneer in the business, beginning broadcasting in 1939. In 1989 a Bolivian stamp was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the station.[3][4] On its centennial in 1982 the College was awarded the highest award from the Bolivian state, "Andean Condor."[5]

Varia

San Calixto has introduced various innovative educational plans for Bolivia, including an "Experimental Curriculum" (PEE) in 1963, "Experimental Alternative Plan" (EAP) in 1992, a "Modular System" since 1998, and "Educational Project of the Schools of the Society of Jesus" (ISSP) in 2000. These last two initiatives are seen as furthering the goal of the College to educate "men and women for others."[6] Other initiatives embraced by the school are involving parents more in their child's education and a community service component, which connects students with other schools and orphanages; service is also fostored through the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies and Services (CEMSE).[7]

References

Coordinates: 16°29′35.12″S 68°8′6.19″W / 16.4930889°S 68.1350528°W / -16.4930889; -68.1350528

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