University of Santo Tomas Junior High School


University of Santo Tomas. The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School, established on June 6, 1928, is one of the high school departments of the University of Santo Tomas, located at Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. This school has 4 years of high school, starting from Grade 7 to 10. The remaining 2 years of high school were transferred to the recently established University of Santo Tomas Senior High School.

Academics

The UST Junior High School offers courses as mandated by the Department of Education on the Basic Education Curriculum. Integration and addition of certain courses are on the testing stage in line with the first ever accreditation attempt of the High School for its 80 years of existence. The courses offered per year level follow.
; Courses for Grade 7
; Courses for Grade 8
; Courses for Grade 9
; Courses for Grade 10
The co-curricular program of the High School covers matters regarding clubs and organizations. All the students are required to join one club of their interest and choice. Students can join two or more clubs but there has always been problems and conflicts about this matter regarding competency to multi-task in the clubs and organizations these students have joined. A scheme for grading honors students of the third and fourth year levels has been continuously used as a way to determine the awardees for graduation. The total grade of honors students is composed of 70% on academics while 30% on co-curricular. For those who are not vying for honors, they get an equivalent letter rating from the club with which they are in. This grade is shown in their report cards. This is also done for the honor students but the scheme mentioned is being used.
There are 31 recognized clubs and organizations in the High School.
These clubs and organizations have officers from the third and fourth year levels appointed before the summer of the incoming school year. Students may join during the Club Exposition. The members of each club shall attend the monthly Club Day of their chosen club.

Parents' Association

The Parents' Association is composed of all the parents of the students of the high school headed by a group of officers and class representatives chosen by fellow parents. The association has been very active in promoting a good teacher-parent relationship through its various activities and contests. Most of which are held during selected Sundays of each quarter. The association's main thrust is for the transparency of the school regarding matters
affecting the students.

Alumni Association

The Alumni Association is headed by a set of officers with the main thrust of going over through matters concerning the alumni of the school. The Alumni Association has been a laudable stakeholder of the school for their contributions for the school at present.

Athletics

The UAAP was founded in 1938 by the University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University and National University. Now, the sports organization includes Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Adamson University, and the University of the East.

UST Host School

The University of Santo Tomas was the Host School for the UAAP Season 70. Fr. Ermito de Sagon, O.P., Director of the UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics and President of UAAP Season 70 lead the UAAP organizers, members and fans from the eight institution members in the various events which were held in various venues during the season.

General Champion

The UST Juniors Division held the General Championship Title last UAAP Season 74, winning various sports titles in taekwondo, swimming, etc. UST Juniors division holds 14 General Championship trophies all in all since 1986.

Facilities

The facilities of the UST JuniorHigh School include:
Likewise, the school provides the students with guidance and counseling and spiritual consultation. The faculty staff is available for academic consultation to the students and parents at designated dates and hours in the Faculty/Conference Room.

Notable alumni