University of Santo Tomas Senior High School

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University of Santo Tomas
Senior High School
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Established2016
Principal Assoc. Prof. Mary Erika N. Bolaños, PhD
RegentRev. Fr. Ermito G. de Sagon, O.P.
Students5,420 (as of 2024) [1]
Location
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building, España Blvd, UST, Sampaloc, Manila
Newspaper La Stampa
Patron saint Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Colors   Teal   Gold
Nickname UST Senior High or UST SHS

The University of Santo Tomas Senior High School popularly known as UST SHS or UST Senior High, was established on 2016 to cater upon the establishment of senior high school (grades 11-12) in the Philippines. [2] It is one of the basic education schools of the University of Santo Tomas. [3]

Contents

UST SHS offers offers a diverse range of academic pathways through its six specialized strands. Students can opt for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand (STEM), Accountancy and Business Management Strand (ABM), General Academic Strand - Health Allied (HA), Humanities and Social Sciences Strand (HUMSS), Music and Arts Strand (MAD) and lastly, Physical Education and Sports Track (PES)

Academics

The academic programs include core subjects that adhere to the curriculum guides set by the Department of Education, along with contextualized subjects that are shared among all strands but tailored to suit the specific focus of each. Additionally, each strand offers specialized subjects geared towards preparing students for their chosen tertiary programs. [4]

Facilities

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building, which houses both the Senior High School and the College of Information and Computing Sciences. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, O.P. Building.jpg
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building, which houses both the Senior High School and the College of Information and Computing Sciences.

The UST Senior High School initially resided in the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes Building before relocating to the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building in 2019. [5]

Currently, the UST Senior High School is situated on the 10th to 15th floors of the Frassati Building, positioned in the southeastern part adjacent to the UST campus and connected via a link bridge. The College of Information and Computing Sciences also shares the building, which occupies the 18th to 20th levels.

The Miguel de Benavides Library also has a branch in its sixth floor, which is exclusively for UST Senior High School students. [6] [7]

The Frassati building serves as the hub for various departments and centers within UST, including the UST Senior High School, College of Information and Computing Sciences, Educational Technology Center, Santo Tomas e-Services Providers, and TOMASInno Center. It boasts classrooms, laboratories, a two-story library, a gymnasium, an auditorium, and additional amenities. [8]

Student Organizations

The UST Senior High School is home to various student organizations. [9]

Student publication

Student-based organizations:

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Religious organizations:

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References

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  2. ↑ Antonio, Rafael L. (2015-06-29). "Big 4 admission tests to continue". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  3. ↑ "Faculties, Colleges, Institutes, and Schools". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  4. ↑ "Senior High School". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  5. ↑ Magpali, Charm Ryanne (2019-09-07). "New building welcomes 3,531 SHS students". The Varsitarian. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  6. ↑ "Branches - Miguel de Benavides Library". library.ust.edu.ph. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  7. ↑ "The Academia" (PDF). University of Santo Tomas.
  8. ↑ Malgapu, Hans (2022-02-23). "UST formally inaugurates Frassati Building; drainage system, link bridge also blessed". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  9. ↑ Retrieved from the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School student handbook school year 2021-2022.
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