St. Scholastica's Academy (Marikina City, Philippines)

St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina (SSAM, SSA Marikina or colloquially St. Scho Marikina) is a private school exclusively for girls located at Marikina. It was founded in 1961 in response to the appeal of the alumnae of St. Scholastica’s College, Manila who resided in Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, and other neighboring communities, for a Catholic School in the vicinity where their children could go.

Then owner of Marikina Heights Subdvision Mr. Jose Tuason, Sr. offered the lot to the Benedictine sisters of Tutzing at a very low and special price. The people who were given a direct hand in overseeing the construction were Sister Silvana, OSB, Mother Sub-Prioress of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing in the Philippines, Architect Imelda Borromeo Cancio and Project and Structural Engineer Ben Abastillas. Construction of the first phase of the physical plant followed immediately.

The pioneering sisters were Sister Eleonora Engelbrecht, OSB, Superior together with Sister Irmengardis Kuhn, OSB, Sister Joaquina Santos, OSB and Sister Andrea Yllana, OSB who opened classes in June, 1961 with only 63 pupils including young boys. Not to forget is Cardinal Rufino Santos who blessed the school on August 15, 1961 together with Cardinal Bishop Antiporda. Guests were Ambassador Von Fuerstenberg of Germany, Dr. Winternitz, representative of the Austrian Embassy and the priests and religious, alumnae, students and friends.

Until 1985, the school offered kindergarten which also admitted boys.

Benedictine motto

The Benedictine motto is Ora et Labora, meaning prayer and work, which was originally from St. Benedict.

Academics

SSAM is PAASCU-accredited and is also one of the prominent and top academic institution in the city of Marikina.

Affiliations

It is a member of the Association of Benedictine Schools (ABS), the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the Diocese of Antipolo Catholic Schools Association (DACSA), the Philippine Council for Peace and Global Education (PCPGE) and the Marikina Private Schools Association (MARIPRISA).

Famous/notable alumnae

* Amy Perez (actress)
* Bing Loyzaga (actress)
* Teresa Loyzaga (actress)
* Tootsie Guevarra (singer)
* Lala Roque (GMA reporter)
* Rhea Santos (GMA reporter)
* Princess Punzalan (actress)
* Agot Isidro-Sandejas (actress, singer)
* Maria Kristiane Dacanay (ABS-CBN preteen actress, "Epol Apple", "Cardcaptor Sakura")
* Lora Gahol-Fonacier (writer)
* Alma Concepcion (actress)
* Iris Lara Cruz (GMA reporter)
* Colette Reyes (commercial model)
* Lala Ilao-Dinglasan (commercial model/belly dancing instructor)
* Sheila Rosete (drummer, Juana band)
* Ginggay Joven-dela Merced (writer, Phil. Star)
* Julie Rose Tactacan-Defensor (socialite, wife of Mike Defensor)
* Casselyn Francisco (theater actress)
* Francezca Kwe (UP professor, multi-awarded writer)

General Regulations

*Flag Ceremony and Morning Praise
*Prayer before, during and after Class
*Campus Security
*Overnight Stay on Campus
*Identification Card
*Gate Pass
*Attendance
*Daily Class Schedule

Academic Policies

*Admission
*Enrollment
*Examinations
*Awards
*Academic Probation
*Graduation/
*Commencement Exercises

Facilities

*Libraries
*Audio Visual Centers
*Science Laboratories
*Clinic
*School Store/Cafeteria
*Computer Laboratories
*Sister Liguori Hall
*Sister Irmengardis Hall
*Sister Eleonora Covered Court
*Sister Irmburg Covered Court
*Dance Studio
*Tuazon Center
*Swimming Pool
*St. Cecilia's Music House

tudent Activities

*Retreats and Recollections
*Extra and Co-Curricular Activities
*School Publications
*Guidelines for Participation in Activities
*Standard Operation Procedure
*Organization or Club Activities
*Class Activity
*Activity Ban
*Social Involvement Program
*High School Dance
*Annual Variety Show(Students Organization for Social Action)
*Glee and Dance Club Concert

Publications

*Blue Star (grade school official publication)
*Blue Heights (high school official publication)
*PTA Newsletter
*The Link (Guidance Department official newsletter)