Specific Objectives
Instill in the minds of our students love and service to God, family, people, and country
Help children understand the relationship between themselves and the environment so that they can adapt to a changing society and community
Recognize and develop each child’s unique gifts
Develop in each child spiritual and moral values and character
Equip each child with skills in English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Prepare each child for secondary education
Programs
To realize these goals, the Department has implemented:
Enhanced English Curriculum
- Adoption of Abeka English textbooks to improve student’s exposure to literature and grammar
- An emphasis on phonics, reading, grammar, and composition
- Adoption of the Research Writing Program that improves student’s skills beginning in the first grade
- Students perform English language drills using IXL. The program gives an immediate response with each answer, congratulating the student, or urging him to try again. If the child’s answer is wrong, an explanation of the correct answer will be given.
Enhanced Math Program
- We are one of the best schools in Manila to study math. Our students win national and international competitions such as the International Mathematical Olympiad, the Mathirang Mathibay, and the Sipnayan.
- Starting in the third grade, students who excel in math can join our special math program.
- Students perform math drills using IXL. The program gives an immediate response with each answer, congratulating the student, or urging him to try again. If the child’s answer is wrong, an explanation of the correct answer will be given.
Enhanced Science Program
- Adoption of Abeka science textbooks to master the scientific method and critical thinking
- Practical computer science curriculum starting in the fourth grade
- Innovative stargazing program starting in the sixth grade
Journalism
- Beginning in the fourth grade, students with an interest in communication may choose to join our award-winning journalism program
- Opportunities in English and Filipino
- Writing, Cartoon, Broadcast, Photo-Journalism
Chinese Program
Chinese is now one of the two most influential languages in the world. Every year, more and more research, engineering, commerce, and diplomacy are being done in Mandarin. Students with these language skills will have greater opportunities in our ever-changing world.
- Because Mandarin is not commonly spoken in the streets of Manila, St. Stephen’s High School teaches Chinese as a second language. This method best meets the needs of language learners living in the Philippines.
- Our teaching methods focus on the practical acquisition of the language as opposed to rote memorization of progressively obscure vocabulary.
- Students apply their skills through extensive listening and speaking exercises.
- Students are encouraged to love the language by reading imaginative stories and through creative writing.
- Students are taught to appreciate and understand traditional Chinese culture and values.
- Because we use traditional characters, our students can read the widest variety of Chinese texts, including historical documents and literary works written before the 20th century. Students are also introduced to simplified characters.
Activities
To celebrate St. Stephen’s Chinese heritage, students participate in the following activities:
Chinese New Year Celebration
- Mid-Autumn Festival game
- Chinese Special Program
- Choral Bible Verse Recitation
- Mini Teachers
- Christmas Pageant
On Campus Contests
- Writing
- Drawing and Painting
- Solo Singing
- Declamation
- Chinese-English Translation
- Choral Singing
Chinese Musical Groups
- The Angelic Voices
- Elementary Chinese Dance Troupe
- Chinese Chamber Orchestra
