Academic Program

Southpoint School offerings are the following:

• Pre-K (Nursery & Preparatory)
• Kindergarten
• Elementary (Grades 1-6)
• Junior High School (Grades 7-10)
• Senior High School (Grade 11-12)

Academic Subjects are composed of the following:

• English
• Math
• Science
• Filipino
• Social Studies
• Values Education
• TLE
• MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, Health)

Enrichment and Advanced Academic Programs

Clubs are offered as Electives and corresponding grades have a bearing on their P.E. grades and therefore affect the General Average of the students. This is part of their co-curricular activity.

To address the different levels of learning, Wednesday schedule of classes cater to enrichment and advance classes in English and Math using the SRA (Science Research Association) materials. Wednesday afternoons are geared towards the development of the students’ other intelligences in Music, Body Kinesthetics, Nature, etc. Club time starts at 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM for elementary and 5:00 PM for High School or beyond, depending on the need to practice, especially with upcoming events.

 

PRESCHOOL

Central to the Kindergarten Curriculum is the child who is envisioned to be prepared for life. It is anchored on the developmental practices and leading early childhood education principles and approaches. There are no formal subjects in Kindergarten. Instead, there are six developmental domains, namely:

1. Character/Values Development
2. Physical and Motor Development
3. Social and Emotional Development
4. Cognitive/Intellectual Development
5. Creative/Aesthetic Development
6. Language literacy and Communication

*Based on the above domains, learning areas are identified. Teaching-learning activities are mostly play-based considering the development stage of kindergarten pupils.

 

LOWER SCHOOL (Grades 1 to 3)

In the Lower School (Grades 1-3), focus on building the foundations for academic mastery begins. A multi-sensory approach is used at each grade level to accommodate all types of learners. Students are actively involved in thinking skills, problem-solving strategies and real life applications to enable them a thorough understanding of academics and its relationship to the world. A systematic program is used for reading instruction, balancing phonics and authentic literature with explicit skills instruction.

There are six learning areas in the Lower School, namely:

1. Language Arts (Filipino, English, Mother Tongue)
2. Mathematics
3. Science (starting Grade 3)
4. Araling Panlipunan
5. Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (Values Ed.)
6. Music, Arts, PE and health (MAPEH)

The Lower School years provide a strong foundation for future academic and social growth. We are dedicated to providing an environment in which students explore and research ideas, develop higher level thinking skills, and become independent, self-directed, joyful learners.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 4-6)

The Middle School years (Grades 4-6) are focused on challenging young people, building their confidence and preparing them for the rigorous demands of high school.

The SPS Middle School curriculum presents strong academic core classes, balanced by a broad selection of high-interest elective courses. The school employs the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) in the delivery of its curriculum. Sports and Arts clubs provide balance to the strong academic bent of the Middle School Program.

There are seven learning areas in the Middle School, namely:

1. Language Arts (Filipino, English, Mother Tongue)
2. Mathematics
3. Science
4. Araling Panlipunan
5. Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (Values Ed.)
6. Music, Arts, PE and Health (MAPEH)
7. Edukasyong Pantahanan at pangkabuhayan (EPP)

The Middle School years can be challenging on many levels for both boys and girls due to the many developmental changes they experience. Our dynamic curriculum, the support of nurturing, talented teachers, and a warm spirit of friendship result in happy, confident, well-prepared young men and women who are ready for the world of high school and beyond.

 

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 7-10)

In Junior High School, the goal of academic proficiency exists side-by-side with the humane practice of mutual caring, respect for the dignity of every individual, and the nurturing of each person's self-esteem. We begin with high expectations for all of our students. We know that they are capable of excellence and together with parents, teachers, students, administrators and the community, we have created programs and policies that support and encourage students to reach higher, to try harder, and to achieve more than would otherwise be possible. There are eight learning areas in Junior High, namely:

1. English
2. Filipino
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. Araling Panlipunan
6. Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (Values Ed)
7. Music, Arts, PE and Health (MAPEH)
8. Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)

While academic achievements will vary because of differences in abilities and interests, all students are expected to work hard, complete tasks, and participate fully in the academic program. The faculty provides the guidance as each student seeks his or her own intellectual and personal maturity.

 

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 11-12)

The program for Senior High School consists of a core curriculum that prepares students for college and career pathways for employment or engaging in a profitable enterprise after high school. In Grade 11, the student will spend more time studying core subjects while in Grade 12, more time will be spent on internship or immersion.

In SHS, students will go through a core curriculum and subjects under a track of their choice. Senior High School covers eight (8) learning areas as part of its core curriculum, and adds specific tracks (similar to college courses) based on four (4) disciplines:

• Academic (which includes Business, Science & Engineering, Humanities & Social Science, and a General Academic Strand)
• Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (with highly specialized subjects with TESDA qualifications)
• Sports
• Arts & Design

SHS Students may pick a track based on how he or she will want to proceed after high school graduation. Starting in June 2016, Southpoint School will offer Senior High School Program in the following strands:

• General Academic Strand (GAS)
• Accountancy, Business and Management Strand (ABM)
• Humanities and Social Sciences Strand (HUMSS)
• ICT: Computer Programming