All Senior High Students will choose from 3 tracks:
I. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) – This track prepares students for the technical fields in which there is so much current demand. Students in this track engage with the challenging mathematical and scientific principles that will equip them to solve the material challenges of the future. Students apply theory to the physical world in specialized Biology, Chemistry, Computer, Physics, and Robotics labs. They design and build robots using 3D printers.
II. Accounting and Business Management – (ABM) – St. Stephen’s has a long history of training successful businessmen. Students learn practical skills in accounting, management, economics, and entrepreneurialism.
III. Humanities and Social Sciences – HUMSS – This track prepares students for a broad range of studies including history, languages, literature, philosophy, psychology, and theology. The overarching goal of these disciplines is the pursuit of truth and aesthetic virtue.
Advanced Placement Classes (AP) – This program allows students to take college-level courses in high school. At the end of the course, students may take the AP exam, which is administered by the College Board.
- Students who are successful in the exam can earn college credit at prestigious universities all over the world, including the US and the Philippines.
- Students engage in an in-depth exploration of subjects in which they have a special interest.
- Many colleges make admissions decisions informed by a student’s AP scores.
- We currently offer AP classes in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chinese, Computer Science, English Composition, Macro-economics, Micro-economics, Psychology, and Statistics.
- All AP classes are offered to all strands.
Specific Objectives
Instill in the minds of our students love and service to God, family, and country
Help students understand the relationship between themselves and their environment so that they are better able to live a fruitful Christian life in a rapidly changing society
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 college and a fruitful life
Programs
To realize these goals, the Department has implemented:
Enhanced English Curriculum
- An emphasis on reading, composition, and the practical application of the language
- Adoption of the Research Writing Program which improves student’s skills on all grade levels
- Students perform English language drills using IXL. This 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 is given.
Enhanced Math Program
- St. Stephen’s is one of the best schools in Manila to study math. Our students win national and international competitions such as the International Mathematical Olympiad, the Australian Mathematics Competition, the Mathirang Mathibay, and the Sipnayan.
- Gifted students can take advantage of our special math program with an accelerated curriculum. Students with standard math abilities participate in a rigorous program that maximizes mathematical mastery.
- To maximize success in academics and life, all students in all strands take challenging math classes.
- 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 is given.
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.
- All students in all strands take Business Chinese.
- 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 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 teach 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
On Campus Contests
- Writing
- Drawing and Painting
- Solo Singing
- Declamation
- Chinese-English Translation
- Choral Singing
Chinese Musical Groups
- Stephenian Chorale
- High School Chinese Dance Troupe
- Chinese Chamber Orchestra
Extra-curricular Activities
To build future leaders for our church, country, and community, we offer a wide variety of activities:
Sports: God created us to enjoy His creation in the physical realm. We take every opportunity to allow our students to excel in sports. Because of the pandemic and quarantine, not all all of our sports teams have been able to compete. However, they have all continued to meet and train on a weekly basis.
Boys and girls may participate in the following sports: badminton, basketball, chess, swimming, table tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
The Committee on Student Activities (CSA) develops and trains future leaders for our community and country and coordinates student clubs and organizations, including:
- Batch officer elections
- Intramural sports
- Annual Sportsfest
- Annual mini-fair
- Maintenance outreach
- Numerous academic and service organizations
Field trips are an important part of a holistic education. This year, in response to the pandemic and quarantine, our administrators are planning a virtual field trip.
