Saint Francis of Assisi College System Calamba

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motto = Success Begins From Innocence
established = 1991
type = Private, Non-Sectarian, Catholic-Oriented
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head_label = Directress-Principal
head = Mrs. Evelyn O. Oliveros
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city = Calamba
state = Laguna
country = Philippines
campus = Part of the Saint Francis of Assisi College System of schools in Mega Manila
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colors = Red and White
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mascot = The Dove
nickname = Franciscans
affiliations = Laguna Private Schools Association
website = [http://www.stfrancis.edu.ph The Official Website of SFACS] The Saint Francis of Assisi College System Calamba Campus (SFACS-Calamba) is one of the schools of the Saint Francis of Assisi College System, a multi-campus, non-sectarian but Catholic Oriented, private institution of learning. The system is a sister school of the Seattle Central Community College, Time Magazine's Community College of the Year 2001. The school is also one of the two campuses of the system in the Province of Laguna, the other one being in Los Baños. The Calamba Campus is situated at Milan Street, Calamba Hills Village Phase II, Barandal, Calamba City, Philippines.

History

Saint Francis of Assisi College System was founded in 1981 by Mr. and Mrs. Evangeline Orosco in Las Piñas City. Since then, it has grown into a network of campuses in and around Metro Manila. SFACS-Calamba was established in 1991, a decade after the Las Piñas campus was opened. Today, the campus is headed by the Directress-Principal, Mrs. Evelyn O. Oliveros. In 1996, the school inaugurated the Saint Francis of Assisi Building, a four-storey facility that houses classrooms, a cafeteria, the computer room, the learning resource center, a speech lab, gymnasium and the offices of the administration and finance.

Culture, sports and tradition

SFACS-Calamba is one of the most respected and progressive learning institutions in the City of Calamba. Franciscans are known throughout the community for their Performance arts. The school has reaped several awards for dance and, its dance troupe, "Tribong Fransiskano" was even selected to be featured in the Digital LG Challenge. Aside from performance arts, the school is known for producing high caliber graduates, studying and graduating from various Universities. Every year, the school celebrates its Foundation Day on the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, October 4. It is usually a week-long event highlighted by an evening programme. It is also the time for various organizations to set up activities for its members. In 2006, the school celebrated its 15th Foundation Year. Other annual celebrations include the Living Rosary, Recognition Day and Faculty Day. Mass is held every first Wednesday of every month of the school year, and a Baccalaureate Mass is celebrated preceding the Recognition and Graduation Ceremonies. In 2002, SFACS-Calamba produced its largest production in terms of participating students and costs, which was based on the Walt Disney animations. Students went through workshops and the school had to renovate the stage and acquire state-of-the-art multimedia equipment for the production. Another, smaller scale production was set by the school in 2005 to celebrate the Christmas holiday. The school is involved in various outreach programs to help the less fortunate in the school's community. In 2004, the graduating senior students of the school initiated an outreach program to the pre-school students of the Barandal Elementary School.

Organizations

* Student Body Organization - Consists of student-elected officials that oversee various projects for the school.
* Franciscan Young Communicators Organization - Official organization for the communication arts. Organizes the Language Week.
* Franciscan Young Scientists and Mathematicians Organization - Official organization for the natural, physical, technological and mathematical sciences. Organizes the Science Camp.
* Franciscan Young Sociologists Organization - Official organization for the social sciences.
* Tribong Fransiskano - Official Dance Troupe
* Franciscan Herald - Official Newspaper
* SF Club Philippines - One of the first unofficial organizations that still exist today. It is involved with promoting the interests and extra-curricular education of its members.

Mission and vision

Mission statement

Vision statement

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* "Provide affordable, comprehensive, dignified, quality education through effective instruction;"
* "Promote a culture of excellence and professionalism in all sectors of the academic community;"
* "Instill love and fear of God, love for nature and patriotism to one's country;"
* "Promote the love for personal integrity and family solidarity;"
* "Develop and enhance skills in sports and leadership; and"
* "Keep abreast with global trends and developments in information technology."

Curriculum and course offerings

SFACS-Calamba offers courses in Pre-School, Elementary and High School. The school also offered a Home Study Program for students who are not able to attend normal classes. During summer, it offers free workshops that range from cooking classes to sports clinics, specifically Basketball and Badminton. Since the school is officially recognized by the Department of Education, it uses an approved education curricula supplemented by the faculty and administration. Also important is the computer and speech education being offered in all levels of the curriculum.

*Pre-School
** Nursery
** Kinder 1
** Kinder 2

*Elementary
** Basic (Grades 1-3)
** Intermediate (Grades 4-6)

*High School
** First - Fourth Year

See also

* Saint Francis of Assisi College System
* Saint Francis of Assisi
* Calamba City
* Laguna Province

External links

* [http://www.stfrancis.edu.ph The Official Website of SFACS]