Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

Mission

We commit ourselves to:

1. promote a culture of appreciation, support and harmony for our school to be leaven for social transformation;

2. grow in self-awareness, develop one’s prayer life and become personally and communally responsible individuals upholding moral principles;

3. pursue constantly innovative programs, approaches and educational strategies to develop highly creative and productive graduates;

4. form Ignacian-Marian leaders who witness to faith, excellence and service in varied socio-cultural settings;

5. assist in building up resources and capabilities to sustain the institution;

6. support and strengthen the educational program for the poor;

7. administer the school following Catholic doctrine.

Goals

St. Mary’s Academy of San Nicolas is a Catholic School that is an instrumentality of the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary that aims to provide within its community of students and personnel Catholic values. Its goal is to provide an educational program and environment animated by Catholic doctrine, beliefs, teachings, traditions and practices, the exercise of which is protected by, among others, Article III, Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

I order for us to approximate our vision and live our mission, we dedicate all our efforts and resources to transform the members of the SMASN family into becoming discerning, proficient and skilled Ignacian Marians with unwavering faith in God (FAITH), passion in giving the best of who and what they are (EXCELLENCE) and genuine humility to serve society in varied socio-cultural settings (SERVICE).

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES

St. Mary’s Academy of San Nicolas adheres to the Department of Education’s K to 12 Program which covers Kindergarten and 12 years of Basic Education six (6) years of Primary Education, four (4) years of Junior High School [JHS], and two years of Senior High School [SHS]) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.

The K to 12 Program aims to

1. strengthen Early Childhood Education (Universal Kindergarten)

2. make the curriculum relevant to learners (Contextualization and Enhancement)

3. ensure integrated and seamless learning (Spiral Progression)

4. build proficiency through language (Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education)

5. gear up for the future (Senior High School)

6. nurture the holistically developed Filipino (College and livelihood readiness, 21^st century skills)

In addition to the K to 12 Program Objectives, as an institution, St. Mary’s Academy of San Nicolas is committed to:

1. uphold and proclaim a Christ-centered and Ignacian Marian spirituality;

2. provide the basic knowledge and develop the foundation skills, attitudes and values including the moral and spiritual dimensions essential to development and necessary for living in and contributing to a developing and changing social milieu;

3. appreciate and develop one’s identity, talents and giftedness to promote the good of others;

4. instill the real essence of respect of one’s history, culture, traditions and differences in dealing with people;

5. promote and intensify the knowledge of and identification with the love for the nation and the people to which one belongs;

6. promote work experience which develops and enhances one’s orientation to the world of work and creativity in preparation for life; and

7. discover and enhance the different attitudes and interests of the individual student so as to equip him/her with skills for productive endeavor in the real world.

SUBJECT AREA OBJECTIVES

CHRISTIAN LIVING (CL)

Develop a personal knowledge and intimacy with the Triune God, love and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mother Ignacia, and commitment to the mission of the Church.

English:

Access varied information and critically and creatively use language conventions, principles, strategies and skills in (1) interacting with others, (2) understanding and learning other content areas, and (3) fending for themselves in whatever field of endeavour they may engage in both oral and written forms to enhance their life of faith, excellence and service.

Math:

Exhibit competence and appreciation of the fundamentals of Mathematics and judicious application of skills and processes towards formation of critical thinking and sound judgment in solving mathematical problems and as applied in real life context.

Science:

Demonstrate understanding of basic science concepts, apply science process skills, exhibit scientific attitudes and values to solve problems critically, innovate beneficial products, protect the environment and conserve resources, protect life and enhance its integrity and promote wellness of people. Make informed and unbiased decisions about social issues that involve each of the diverse aspects of science and technology, appreciate and preserve the beauty of the natural environment by fulfilling one’s responsibility as a steward of God’s creation.

Filipino

Nalilinang ang kakayahang komunikatibo, replektibo at kritikal na pag-iisip at pagpapahalagang pampanitikan gamit ang iba’t ibang teksto at media tungo sa pambansang pagkakakilanlan, kultural na literasi at patuloy na pagkatuto upang makaagapay sa mabilis na pagbabagong nagaganap sa daigdig tungo sa katarungan, kapayapaan at pangangalaga sa buhay at kalikasan.

Araling Panlipunan

Naipamamalas ang malalim na pag-unawa sa kaugnayan ng kasaysayan, heograpiya, lipunan, kultura, pamahalaan at ekonomiya tungo sa pambansang pagkakakilanlan, pag-iingat at pangangalaga sa mga likas na yaman, paggalang at pagpapanatili sa iba’t ibang kultura, pagganap sa mga tungkulin at responsibilidad bilang isang mabuting mamamayan na nagpapanatili ng isang demokratikong pamahalaan at pagtataguyod ng pambansang ekonomiya at kaunlaran tungo sa kapayapaan ng bansa at ng buong daigdig.

MAPEH

Demonstrate understanding of the visual and aural domains of arts and music towards creative self-expression, perform the fundamental exercises, dances, sports and promote physical fitness and lifelong wellness.

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

Manifest work skills and ethics essential for making an intelligent choice of a vocation or career, acquire specialized training in computer literacy, scientific and technical occupations enabling him/her to be a responsible member of the family and the community where he/she belongs.