St. James College of Parañaque

Infobox_University
name = St James College of Parañaque


motto = Our Symbol is Quality Education
established = 1987
type = Private, non-sectarian
founder = First Hokage
chairman = Myrna M. Torres
president = James Kenley M. Torres
chancellor = Dr. Norma Abracia
city = Parañaque City
state = Metro Manila
country = Philippines
campus = Urban
colors = Maroon and White
free_label = Hymn
free = St. James School Hymn|

St. James College of Parañaque (S.J.C.P.) is a private, non-sectarian academic institution established by the late "Jaime T. Torres," a successful businessman involved in brokerage, real estate and agricultural development business, and "Myrna Montealegre-Torres," a former educator at the St. Jude Catholic School and Stella Maris College. Opened in 1987 as St. James School of Parañaque, it was the second branch of the St. James College System (established in 1971) which comprises other schools located in Quezon City, Metro Manila and Calamba City, Laguna. The school is located at 8408 Dr. A. Santos Avenue (more popularly known as Sucat Road) in Parañaque City. Its current Chancellor and Dean of Education is Dr. Norma M. Abracia, and its current principal is Mr. Jose Allan I. Arellano.

The Patron Saint - St. James the Greater

:"Main article, Saint James the Greater."

Being devout Catholics, school founders Jaime and Myrna Torres found themselves adhering to the path that holy St. James, their patron saint, had taken. His life became the light and inspiration to the couple. St. James the Greater is known to be one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, and is the patron saint of Spain.

In commemoration of his Feast Day every July 25, several activities are being held in the campus in coordination with the school Student Acivity Coordinator.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is the holistic development of the youth INHERENT qualtities and potentials through quality education, in order to make him a strong person ready to face the challenge of life courageously with an open mind, guided by his Christian values and is responsive to the needs of his fellowmen, thus contributing in making this world a better place to live in.

Courses Offered

*Pre-School
*Grade School (Grade 1 - Grade 6)
*High School (1st Year - 4th Year)
*College
**Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (H.R.M./Tourism)

**Bachelor in Elementary Education
**Bachelor in Secondary Education
***Majors in Math, English
**Bachelor of Arts
***Major in Psychology

Facilities

*Air-conditioned classrooms
*Audi-gymnasium
*Multi-Purpose Hall
*Quadrangle
*Computer Laboratory
*Science Laboratory
*Speech Laboratory
*Home Economics Laboratory
*Children's Activity Center
*Children's Playground
*Audio-Visual Room
*Prayer Room
*Swimming Pool
*Open Field
*Music Room
*Karate Room

St. James College Hymn

I.
O hail, hail, hail to thee
Our dearest patron saint
St. James, our Alma Mater
Life and love for you.

II.
We sing our lovely joy
Shower us your holy care
Hail to thee, our dearest saint
St. James, our Alma Mater, "(Repeat I and II)"

III.
We sing our song for you
Hail to thee our patron saint,
St. James, our Alma Mater
We sing our song divinely
Hail to thee, hail to thee
Our patron, dear St. James

"(Repeat III)"

JCP 20th Anniversary Celebration

St. James College of Parañaque celebrates their 20th anniversary from November 22, 2007 up to November 30, 2007. Activities composed of a torch parade, family day, high school and grade school field demonstrations, a float parade, and a variety show. Since it was raining last November 30th, the float parade and variety show was moved to December 6th.

Many booths were also opened inside the campus for the celebration.