College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac

College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac
Motto	Truth in Love
Established	1939
Type	PrivateCatholic school
Affiliations	PAASCU
Principal	Sr. Ester Polo SSpS
Founder	Saint Arnold Janssen
Grades	Nursery to 4th year College.
Location	San Sebastian Village, Tarlac City, Quezon City, Tarlac, Philippines
Accreditation	PAASCU Level III
Colors	Maroon and Gold
Emblem	Dove
Yearbook	"The Shield"
Alma Mater	Alma Mater Song
Website	[1]

The College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac is one of the best schools directed by the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit in the Philippines. Founded and named Catholic Academy of Tarlac by ten prominent men of Tarlac in 1939, the school was turned over to the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit in 1940 and was thereby named Holy Ghost Institute and Holy Spirit Academy some years later. Under these successive names, the school consistently provided the youth of the province a good Catholic education. Sensing with Vatican II a dynamic world that awaits social and cultural transformation and realizing the need to provide a truly Catholic feminine education to the numerous girls who go out in search for higher education, many citizens, especially parents and students, requested the administrators of the school to open a college department. Thus, the first college courses were offered in 1968 and the school was renamed College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac. Until April 1972, all classes were held at F. Tañedo Street in Tarlac Poblacion. In July 1972, because of lack of floor space due to the school's fast growing population, a new building was constructed at the New Tarlac Heights Subdivision in San Sebastian Village for the College and High School Departments. The College Department once more occupied the building at F. Tañedo when the Grade School building at San Sebastian was constructed. Since then, the High School Department in the original building at San Sebastian. Fully Aware of the importance of developing good Christian habits, attitudes and values, the School Administration spares no effort to implant such into the hearts of its clientele. The College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac is fully recognized by the Department of Education and is an active member of the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP). On December 11, 1992, the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) awarded the Certificate of Accreditation to the College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac, Grade School Department for a period of three (3) years. After three (3) years, the school underwent another accreditation. On January 19, 1996, PAASCU awarded the Certificate of Accreditation to the department for a period of five (5) years. It was revisited on October 19 - 20, 2000 and was granted another five (5) year accredited status on January 2001. On the other hand, the High School Department exerted serious efforts of preparing its clientele for college education. Its efforts to maintain academic excellence led to its inclusion in the list of 250 best performing schools in the NCEE from 1987 to 1999. On August 31 - September 1, 1994, the High School Department underwent a self-survey which led to its Formal Accreditation by the PAASCU on October 14 - 15, 1996 and was awarded a Certificate of Accreditation for a period of three (3) years. On October 11 - 12, 1999 it was re-accredited for a period of five (5) years. On November 17 - 18, 2004, it was revisited and granted another five (5) years of accreditation. Believing that co - education provides a more natural setting, the College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac opened its doors to boys for Grade 4 in S.Y. 1999 - 2000, the High School and College in S.Y. 2002 - 2003. Thus CHST opened its doors to boys from Prep to College. For the school year 2004 - 2005, CHST opened a Nursery class. The College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac - College Department is fully recognized by the Commission on Higher Education and is an active member of CEAP. It is also an active member of the Tarlac Private Schools Association (TAPSA) since 1968. It has participated in TAPSA's academic, literary, musical and sports contest and has consistently held the Over-All Championship in the tertiary level. Seal and Logo he College Seal is a flame and a book within a triangle enclosed by a circular frame. The Motto is "Truth In Love" Light and Fire are symbols of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ, the illuminating and sanctifying power in the world. This seal serves as an expression and constant reminder of our Christian vocation to spread the Light of the Gospel and to communicate the saving love of the Triune God through the witness of Truth in Love.

Vision A discerning person who lives the Truth In Love

Mission Animated by the Charism of St. Arnold Janssen, we commit ourselves the task of evangelization in the light of the Mission of the Church and State

Goals In the light of the Rosary Province VMG and the Gospel Message, we strive to: Provide relevant and quality education rooted in the Triune God. make Christ and His values, especially simplicity of life and respect for the dignity of persons permeate our homes, school and community. make a stand for truth, justice, peace and freedom. Prepare the person for responsible leadership and selfless service. Participate in the community building mission of the church through dialogue of life with the underserved, especially the indigenous Filipinos, women, youth and children. foster love of country and promote, preserve and develop our cultural heritage. Care for Mother Earth

Related links

• Society of the Divine Word
• Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit
• College of the Holy Spirit

External links

• Official website

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