Academics

Kinder Curriculum

The SMA-P Senior Kindergarten curriculum aims to bring out the full potential of our children through an Integrated Holistic approach as we believe in the development of the whole child. With the adoption of the Integrated Holistic approach, classroom learning is interactive, integrative, affective and constructivist in principle. Subjects are interrelated and treated as a whole. Each curricular unit features fun, objective-driven, realistic, and hands on learning activities that are infused with interesting themes.

Our children are exposed to various play-based indoor and outdoor activities in this conducive learning environment which allows them to freely explore, imagine, create and learn to connect what they have learned with their day to day experiences. Our teachers extend our young children's learning in language and numeracy skills as well as social skills through hands-on sensorial methods and creative play.

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Grade School Department Curricular Offerings

The Christian Living program seeks to promote an atmosphere in the school where the students will be able to meet Jesus Christ as brother and savior and Mary as Mother, His closest follower and model of life in the Kingdom. The Christian Living area believes that their awareness is important to the total growth and development of the students as persons gifted with new life at baptism and growing towards the fullness of life using their potentials in the service of others and their community.

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Ang asignaturang ito ay lumilinang sa mga kasanayan sa pakikinig, pagsasalita, pagbasa, pagsulat at pag-iisip. Saklaw ng mga kasanayan sa pakikinig ang masusing pagkilatis at mabisang pang-unawa. Sa pagsasalita naman, nahahasa ang wastong pagbigkas, paggamit ng mga pahayag at istrukturang panggramatiko. Sa kasanayan sa pagbasa nalilinang ang husay sa pagpapalawak ng talasalitaan, pagkilala sa mga salita, pag-unawa at kasanayan sa pag-aaral at pananaliksik. At sa pagsulat napagaganda ang ayos ng sulat-kamay, naiaangat ang kasiglahan sa antas ng pagkatha at kasiya-siyang kaayusang pansulatin.

Konsepto ng Sibika at Kultura ang nilalaman ng Filipino sa Una hanggang Ikatlong Baitang. Inaasahang ang mga batayang kasanayan sa pagbasa ay matutuhan nang lubusan sa tatlong unang baitang.

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English as a subject is concerned with developing competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listening is an information-processing act which includes skills in auditory discrimination and cognitive comprehension. Speaking includes skills in using language expression and grammatical structures correctly in oral communication. Reading includes skills for vocabulary development, comprehension skills, literary appreciation, study skills, critical analysis and application. Writing includes readiness skills, mechanics, guides in writing, functional, and creative writing.

Science and Health concepts are used in English especially for Grades I and II. Grade III is considered the threshold of reading. Thus, at the end of the third grade, every child is expected to be a functional / successful reader.

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The Mathematics program aims to discover and translate mathematical ideas and concepts into quantitative mathematical skills. It consists of a sequential development of instructional activities designed to help the students experience, understand, appreciate and apply acquired basic mathematical concepts and skills in their daily life using appropriate technologies to provide them with a sound foundation for a more complicated Math courses in high school.

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Science and Health aims to help the Filipino child acquire a functional understanding of Science concepts and principles linked with real life situations, acquire Science skills as well as scientific attitudes and values needed in solving everyday problems. These pertain to health and sanitation, food production, and the environment and its conservation.

For Grade I and II, simple Science and Health concepts, which include the child's interaction to his immediate environment, are integrated as contents of English. Process skills are developed in Makabayan subject like Sibika at Kultura. Teaching Science and Health formally starts in Grade III.

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Ang MAKABAYAN para sa Una, Ikalawa at Ikatlong Baitang ay binubuo ng Sibika at Kultura na nagsisilbing batayang aralin sa pagsasanib ng Musika, Sining at Edukasyon sa Pagpapalakas ng Katawan. Ito ay pag-aaral ng pakikipag-ugnayan ng tao sa lipunan at sa pamahalaan, ang kanyang mga karapatan at bahaging ginagampanan, tungkulin at pananagutan bilang mamamayan. Tumutukoy rin ito sa paglinang ng mga pagpapahalagang moral at ispiritwal; pagkakaroon ng kamalayan sa mga pamana ng lahi at malikhaing pagpapahayag ng sariling damdamin sa Musika, Sining at Edukasyon sa Pagpapalakas ng Katawan.

Sa Intermedya ang pokus ay Heograpiya (Geography), Kasaysayan (History) at pagkamakabayang pag-uugali ng mga Pilipino. Pagsisikapang ilagay sa murang isipan ng mga mag-aaral sa elementarya ang tunay na pagkalinga at pagmamahal sa kapwa, sa bayan, sa tungkulin at sa sariling kultura.

Hinahangad din makalinang ng isang Pilipinong ipinagmamalaki ang kanyang pagkakakilanlan, may pagpapahalagang moral at ispiritwal at masigasig na makikiisa at makikipagtulungan sa mga gawain sa tahanan, sa paaralan at sa pamayanan.

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HELE program of the Grade School Department is a laboratory of life or a practice environment for holistic learning, a venue for learning and doing. The subject centers on the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes geared towards the development of pupils as productive and responsible citizens of the community and the country.

The subject discusses the importance of Home Management and Family Living, Basic Agriculture, Personality Development, Entrepreneurship, Foods and Nutrition, Basic Sewing, and Handicrafts. The lessons are designed to meet the needs and capabilities of the individual pupils while at the same time provide opportunities for them to appreciate the value of being a homemaker and entrepreneur regardless of gender.

HELE prepares the pupils to be better equipped to face the fast changing world being homemakers in the future whose knowledge and skills transcend in every family and society.

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The Computer Education curriculum introduces the young Marians into the language and environment of computers and develops their competence in a meaningful use of Information and Communication Technology. It offers basic knowledge and skills in computer operation such as keyboarding, word processing, desktop publishing, simple programming, drawing using paint program, electronic spreadsheet, simple slide presentation, creating e-mail and blogs.

The curriculum is designed to form the foundation for continuous learning and to be applicable to changing innovations. Pupils from Grades Three to Six are taught to apply these computer literacy skills as part of the learning process to other learning areas.

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The Music, Arts and Physical Education program in the Grade School Department aims to develop a well rounded individual: physically, emotionally, mentally, socially and culturally. It caters to the development of the multiple intelligences of the pupils and encourages interaction and cooperative learning.

The subject is of three components which are integral component of pedagogy which aim to nurture the aesthetic of pupil's unique personality, in relation to their growth and development:

Music - opens the pupil's world to the element of music such as, rhythm, melody, tempo, dynamics, texture, and harmony which are enriched with songs to develop the child's musical talents.

Arts - is expounded on its basic elements, designs, and visuals. Creative expressions in the form of painting, weaving, recycling, and printing techniques are also explored through the aid of various media.

Physical Education - this subject component covers physical and rhythmic activities and sports designed to enhance physical development, general fitness, and health and wellness of pupils. Varied activities are also aimed toward the development of good human values like respect, sportsmanship, cooperation and team play.

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High School Department Curricular Offerings

Christian Living and Values Education aims to develop skills in rational thinking and value judgment. It includes the four concepts of valuing self, valuing others, valuing one's country, and valuing God. The course further aims to inspire and motivate the students to commit themselves to Christ not only in doctrinal truths and moral principles but also to a relationship lived out in actual, concrete circumstances and nourished by a vibrant prayer life.

Ang mga aralin ay tumutuon sa mga sumusunod:

• Unang Taon
• Ikalawang taon
• Ikatlong Taon Panitikang Rehiyunal
• Ikaapat na Taon Panitikang Asyano

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Makikilala ang Filipino bilang FILIPINO SA ISKOLARLING PAKIKIPAGTALASTASAN. Ito'y kinapapalooban ng dalawang bahagi Wika at Panitikan. Ang wika ay lumilinang ng kahusayan sa mapanuring pag-iisip, pakikinig, pagsasalita, pagbabasa, at pagsulat. Ito ay tumutugon din sa pangangailangan ng mga mag-aaral na mapaunlad ang sarili tungo sa mabisang pakikipagtalastasan at magamit ng wasto ang Filipino sa lahat ng pagkakataon.

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The English program emphasizes the development of the students' critical thinking skills and communicative-interactive competence through the effective use of English as a second language. The course aims to address the communication needs (e.g. interpersonal, informative and aesthetic) and the basic communication skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) of Filipino students for English. The English curriculum adopts a communicative-interactive collaborative approach to learning as well as reflection and introspection with the aim in view of developing autonomous language learners aware of and able of coping with global trends.

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The Mathematics program aims to help students develop different mathematical competencies, namely: problem solving, communicating mathematical ideas, making reasons and proofs, alertness to the reasonableness of results, appropriate computational skills, communicating mathematically algebraic, making representation, geometric thinking, and applying mathematics to everyday situations.

The areas of study covers the following: Mathematics 1 is Elementary Algebra; Mathematics 2, Intermediate Algebra; Mathematics 3, Geometry; and Mathematics 4 is Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry.

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The Science and Technology program is designed to promote students' awareness of the relevance of Science in life and develop critical and creative thinking as well as skills in problem solving through the teaching of Science in an outdoor environment and cooperative learning. The Science program at the secondary level is designed more than the understanding of Science concepts; emphasis is given on the application of these concepts to improve the environment and the quality of life.

The areas of study cover the following: Science 1, General Science; Science 2, Biology; Science 3, Chemistry; Science 4, Physics.

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Ang MAKABAYAN ay ikalimang saklaw na aralin (learning area) sa antas sekundarya na binubuo ng Araling Panlipunan, Technology, Livelihood Education (TLE) & Computer (dating Technology and Home Economics o THE), at Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (dating Musika, Sining at Edukasyong Pangkatawan at Pangkalusugan MAPEH) at Christian Living and Values Education.

Ang Makabayan ay magsisilbing laboratoryo ng buhay. Layunin nito ang malinang ang isang mayaman at mayabong na pagkakakilanlang pansarili at pambansa na ang ugat ay isang malawak at malalim na pag-unawa at pagtingin sa kasaysayan, sistemang politiko-ekonomiko, kultura, sining, musika at larong Pilipino.

Ang iba't ibang asignatura sa ilalim ng MAKABAYAN ay ituturo ng magkakahiwalay na asignatura. Ang huling dalawang linggo ay iikot sa iisang tema bawat markahan o quarter.

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Ang Araling Panlipunan ay naglalayon na pagyamanin ang kaisipan at kakayahan ng mga mag-aaral bilang Kristiyanong Filipino at kasapi ng pandaigdigang pamayanan.

Inihahain ng kagawaran ang mga sumusunod na asignatura sa apat na magkasunod na taon: Kasaysayan at Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas, Kasaysayan at Kultura ng Asya, Kasaysayan ng Mundo, at Economics.

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Technology & Livelihood Education program focuses on providing students with theoretical background, useful classroom and laboratory experiences that lead to the development of work skills, work ethics, love of work, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility that will surely help them to become productive and responsible members of the family, community and society where they belong.

The subject covers areas on Home Economics, Agriculture, Sewing and Entrepreneurship. Specialization is offered for the Third (Drafting) and Fourth Year Levels (Food Service & Management).

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Computer Education program covers courses on specific topics ranging from the basics of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and office productivity, to the fundamentals of Web page design and programming. These are all presented at a level that will meet the abilities, interests and needs of the learners. The specially designed courses provide functional and relevant applications of ICT skills. At the end of each course, the students are expected to perform practical skills such as word processing, using spreadsheets, desktop publishing, creating Web pages, conducting Internet researches and making Computer programs. Computer 1 focuses on the Introduction to Information Technology and Office Productivity; Computer 2 covers Desktop Publishing and Video Production; Computer 3 offers Fundamentals of Programming and Web Design and Computer 4 deals with and Java Programming and Visual Basics.

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The Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health program of the HS Department encompasses a balanced and well-directed program that promotes the total formation of the individuals.

Music covers basic concepts and knowledge on the elements of music. Varied classroom activities are provided to encourage the learners to demonstrate their appreciation to Philippine music, the style and form of music in other countries, and the musical styles of different historical periods.

In Arts, the following concepts are used as springboards for interactive classroom discussion and instruments for self-expression: elements of various forms of principles of design, different art forms in the Philippines and in other countries, arts and culture in various eras.

Physical Education deals with the practical application of fundamental skills in physical fitness activities, sports, dance and worthwhile recreational activities.

Health Education program highlights relevant information about health and health practices. It offers various approaches that promote wellness and healthy lifestyle.

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