PAACS is a K-8 school located in North Philadelphia. Its mission is to prepare bilingual, internationally minded inquirers. Pan American’s four pillars are all aligned with the mission and educational programming. Those pillars are dual language instruction, the International Baccalaureate (IB), inclusive classrooms, and Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS). - 2017 Peer Leader in School Climate - Authorized IB Primary & Middle Years Programme - Dual Language (English/Spanish) in grades K-8 - Global Ambassadors Travel Experience