Saint Mary's Academy of Capiz

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Saint Mary's Academy of Capiz
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Saint Mary's Academy of Capiz
2537 P. Burgos St., Roxas City
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Coordinates 11°35′10″N122°44′59″E / 11.586057°N 122.749839°E / 11.586057; 122.749839
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Former nameImmaculate Conception Academy (1947-)[ citation needed ]
Type Private Roman Catholic Coeducational Basic education institution
Motto Latin: Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini
(The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom)
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
(RVM Sisters)
Established1947;77 years ago (1947)
PrincipalRemy M. Villaraiz
Campus Urban
Color(s)Blue   and   White
Nickname Marians
Affiliation PAASCU FAAP CPSA
Alma Mater songThy Banner Blue and White
sporting_affiliationCapiz Private Schools Athletic Association
Website www.smacapiz.edu.ph/home

Saint Mary's Academy of Capiz, also known by its acronym SMAC or St. Mary's, is a private, Catholic basic education institution run by the Religious of the Virgin Mary in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines. It was founded in 1947. [1]

Academic offerings

From 1947–2015, the school used the 1945-2011 basic education curriculum which consisted of levels from kindergarten to fourth year high school. Starting in 2012–2013 onward, SMAC applied the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013", to which Filipinos refer to as K–12 law. The K–12 basic education program took full effect and shape at the start of academic year 2016-2017 when it opened its senior high school department.

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OFFERINGS: (With Government Permit SHS 105, s.o. 2016)

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References

  1. "SMACAPIZ". www.smacapiz.edu.ph. Retrieved 11 September 2022.