JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Why study Junior High in Stonyhurst?
The Junior High School (JHS) Department of SSIS is comprised of the HS students from Grades 7-10.
In this stage, the demand for academic rigor is great. The Maths and Sciences branch out into different specialization. Business subjects are also introduced and enriched through out the program. Students are more challenged; thus, they delve into critical thinking and complex problem solving.
The Junior High School (JHS) Department of SSIS is comprised of the HS students from Grades 7-10.
In this stage, the demand for academic rigor is great. The Maths and Sciences branch out into different specialization. Business subjects are also introduced and enriched through out the program. Students are more challenged; thus, they delve into critical thinking and complex problem solving.
SSIS High School Department is patterned after the Common Core State Standards for English, UK Standards for Mathematics and Science, and NCTM (National Council of Teacher of Math). It applies WASC Focus on Learning called Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs).
For teaching methodologies, High School Department of SSIS uses innovative learning technology and effective approaches in teaching such as Brain-based Learning, Differentiated Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (D.C.I.A.), Positive Learning Environment through Discipline (P.L.E.D.), and Understanding By Design (U.B.D.).
Aside from the courses in Mathematics, English, Science, Social Living and Global Education, Filipino, Home Economics and Technological Arts, Computer/Robotics, Music, Arts, Physical Education and Foreign Language (which are also offered in the Grade School Department), the High School Department also offers courses on Economics, Accounting, Investment Management & Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy.