INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT GOALS

In keeping with the institutional goals, San Beda College Alabang Grade School aims to develop a pupil who is a truly Catholic Christian Filipino imbued with Benedictine ideals, and intellectually, socially, and morally prepared for high school. A Grade School graduate is therefore expected to be:

1. A Catholic Christian who:
   • answers questions on the basis of his Faith within his level of understanding;
   • recites the common prayers correctly and devotedly;
   • takes part reverently in liturgical services;
   • participates in Mass on Sundays and holidays of obligation and receives Holy Communion and other sacraments;
   • shares his time, talent, and money with others;
   • accepts his faults, asks forgiveness from, and makes amends to people he has offended;
   • treats others equally well regardless of their color, beliefs, or social standing;
   • uses clean and wholesome speech;
   • respects and values his property and that of others; and radiates Christ in all aspects of his being.
2. A Benedictine who:
   • is well-mannered, refined in language and in behavior;
   • works willingly and peacefully with others and loves learning & working;
   • maintains silence whenever necessary;
   • contributes to the building of community;
   • accepts success with humility and failure with optimism;
   • talks proudly about his school, its system, and the Benedictine history;
   • seeks perfection in everything he does for the glory of God; and lives a life of prayer
     
     
3. A Filipino who:
   • possesses adequate self-confidence and self-respect;
   • practices sound Filipino values;
   • stands at attention and sings the national anthem properly whenever the Philippine flag is raised;
   • recites the Pledge of Allegiance or "Panunumpa sa Watawat" with the understanding that each line is meant to be lived by Filipinos like him;
   • asks and writes Filipino with pride;
   • relates historical events, national symbols, and heroes of his country to his own life;
   • participates actively in discussions concerning current issues within his level of understanding;
   • keeps abreast with current scientific and technological changes, discoveries, and inventions;
   • takes part in projects and activities geared toward community and national development;
   • exercises his freedom with responsibility.