General Information about the School

Part 1B: Student-Parent Handbook: General Information about our School

History

Holy Trinity Academy of Calamba had its humble beginnings in the subdivision of Villa de Calamba, Calamba City. It was started and founded by a teacher who desired to share the Gospel and God’s Word to the residents of Villa de Calamba. As a Christian, she strongly believed that the firm foundation for life was a life obedient and committed to Jesus Christ and a life of nurturing devotion and intimacy with Him. It is from this foundation that individuals will conquer obstacles and pressures in life and to live a fruitful and excellent life pleasing and honoring to God. In 2006, the school started with 1 teacher and 17 preschool pupils in a rented unit. Due to the suggestions and encouragement of parents to start thinking about providing elementary education and prayer from families and friends, the Lord provided a place to expand the school in Barandal, Calamba City. Before the pandemic last SY 2019-2020, we had 24 teachers and a population of more than 500 pupils and students from preschool to Grade 12.

For school years of 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, due to the pandemic, we created a distance education program to meet the needs of students from the comfort and safety of his/her home. We continued to reach out to our students in a very personal way ensuring that teachers and students meet in the "virtual" classroom. For SY 2022-2023, we adopted a 100% face-to-face instruction.

Despite the uncertainty of tomorrow, we remain strongly committed to partner with parents to raise up kids who are "maka-Diyos, makatao, makakalikasan, at makabansa." As a school, we believe that education is the key to change the plights of many families and ultimately, to transform our beloved nation inside and out. We strongly believe it is our responsibility to pass the baton to our students the strong sense of nationalism and nation-building through the formation of godly character and passion for God. We proclaim that we will do our part to be a beacon of light to the community, to send the message of hope of the Gospel to all the families who enter our school, and to the rest of the world. We continue our commitment to serve God in this ministry in equipping our pupils and students to be God-fearing and responsible adults who will devote their lives to honoring God. We continue to trust Him and to entrust everything and everyone concerned with the school in His care. To God be all the glory, honor and praise!

Philosophy

Holy Trinity Academy of Calamba entrusts and dedicates this school to the Lord. In doing this, we, including the parents, students, faculty and staff, want to give our best service, because it is He who will set our feet upon a rock and establish our steps.

Vision

We envision the community of Holy Trinity Academy of Calamba to be lifelong learners who will strive to use and develop our God-given talents towards a life of excellence and worship to Him.

Mission

Our mission is to partner with parents to commit ourselves to the development of the whole person, by providing a solid spiritual and educational foundation to shepherd him to love and serve God by his very life through obedience to the Father and excellence of service in his God-given field of endeavor.

School Seal

The school seal is the symbol of the school to:

1. 1. Honor Him as Lord and King(signifies the cross and the purple robe)
2. 2. Acknowledge Jesus Christ as our Shepherd who guides us in all our activities and trains us to be in His image(signifies staff)
3. 3. Asserts that the Bible is the foundation for living and our manual in the management of the school, in our business dealings, and in life.

On our part, the community of Holy Trinity Academy of Calamba seeks to:

1. 1. Be teachable.(Heart partially outlined by red.)
2. 2. Grow and be fruitful in all our endeavors(Green background)

Motto

Shepherding the hearts and training the minds

Curriculum

The heart of our school is that Jesus is our model Teacher, who taught others by example applying gentleness, self-control, compassion, wisdom and love and all this done through obedience to our Father in heaven. While this is a hard act to follow, we live in faith that He will be the one to teach and train our students to be the best they can be for Him. Our curriculum emphasizes on the 3 aspects:

I. Spiritual Development

Their spiritual development will be their foundation for living in this world. In this school, our curriculum and activities involve teaching them God’s Word. God’s word will be their manual for life. God’s word will be their protection, encouragement, and the ultimate source of wisdom. It is through teaching them God’s word that they know God intimately and trust God for their lives.

II. Solid Education foundation

We aim to provide learning experiences that will equip them for life. These are composed of researched-based and time tested materials, activities and strategies that will equip them with a solid educational foundation as they go on to higher learning. In choosing these materials and activities, our aim is for our students to be active participants in the learning process. Most importantly, we aim to base our curricula as set forth in Article XIV Section 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, BP Blg. 232 also known as Education Act of 1982, and other statutes.

Section 21: Objectives of Elementary Education- The objectives of elementary Education are:

1. 1. To provide the knowledge and develop the skills, attitudes and values essential to personal development and necessary for living in and contributing to a developing and changing social milieu;
2. 2. To provide learning experiences which increase the child’s awareness of and responsiveness to the changes in and just demands of society and to prepare him for constructive and effective involvement;
3. 3. To promote and intensify the child’s knowledge of, identification with, and love for the nation and the people to which he belongs; and
4. 4. To promote work experiences which develop the child’s orientation to the world of work and creativity and prepare himself to engage in honest and gainful work.

Section 22: Objectives of Secondary Education- The objectives of secondary education are:

1. 1. To continue to promote the objectives of elementary education; and
2. 2. To discover and enhance the different aptitudes and interests of the student so as to equip him with the skills for productive endeavor and /or prepare him for tertiary schooling.

III. Discipline

We believe that a solid foundation requires developing discipline and love for learning. Homework, study habits and equipping them with the strategies to become effective learners play a significant role in their educational success. Parents and teachers partner in imparting these to our children as they become responsible and committed learners and citizens in the local, national and global scenario.