High School Jaime Cortesão

High School Jaime Cortesão

Type: Intercultural School
Established: 2012
Initiative By: Direção-Geral da Educação (DGE) and Alto Comissariado para a Imigração e o Diálogo Intercultural (ACIDI, I.P.)

Distinction

• Selo Escola Intercultural: Awarded for promoting diversity and intercultural dialogue.

Values Promoted

• Dialogue
• Tolerance
• Respect for Different Cultures
• Culture of Peace and Security

Student Demographics

• Students from all continents
• Representing over 25 different nationalities

Educational Offerings

• Jardim de Infância (Kindergarten)
• Courses for Portuguese speakers of other languages (PFOL)

Affiliated Schools

• Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão
• EB Poeta Manuel Silva Gaio
• EB N.º2 de São Silvestre
• Various 1st cycle schools and kindergartens

Additional Programs

• Bilingual Education (EREB)
• Psychology and Guidance
• Qualifying Center (Centro Qualifica)
• UAARE

Operating Hours

1. Direction Service (Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão):
   • Tuesday and Thursday: 15h00 to 18h00
2. Reception (Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão):
   • Monday to Friday: 07h30 to 23h00
3. Administrative Services (Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão):
   • Monday to Friday: 10h00 to 15h00
   • Phone: Monday to Friday: 10h00 to 15h00
4. Administrative Services (EB N.º 2 de São Silvestre):
   • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 09h30 to 16h30
5. Reprography and Stationery (Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão):
   • Monday to Friday: 08h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 23h00
6. Bar (Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão):
   • Monday to Friday: 08h00 to 18h00 and 18h30 to 21h30
7. Cafeteria (Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão):
   • Monday to Friday: 12h10 to 13h30
8. School Library (Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão):
   • Monday to Friday: 08h30 to 23h00
9. School Library (EB N.º 2 de São Silvestre):
   • Monday to Friday: 09h00 to 17h00
10. School Library (EB Poeta Manuel da Silva Gaio):
    • Monday to Friday: 09h00 to 17h00
11. Psychology and School Guidance Service (SPO):
    • Monday to Friday: 09h00 to 17h00

Highlights

• Schools included:
  • Escola Secundária Jaime Cortesão
  • EB Poeta Manuel Silva Gaio
  • EB N.º2 de São Silvestre
  • 1st Cycle Schools
  • Kindergartens
• Educational offerings include:
  • Bilingual Education - EREB
  • Vision Domain
  • Psychology and Guidance
  • Qualification Center
  • UAARE

Psychology and Orientation Services

The Psychology and Orientation Services (SPO) support educational development and psychological well-being. These services include:

• Psychopedagogical support for students and teachers
• School and professional guidance
• Support for community relationships

One psychologist is funded through projects supported by POCH. The services are available at various educational institutions, including preschools and primary schools.