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Makati Hope Christian School, a private and non-sectarian educational institution, was established in 1985. In addition to the curriculum prescribed by the Department of Education, it offers Chinese Language Arts, Computer Courses, Accounting and Bible subjects. English is used as the medium of instruction except in Filipino and Chinese Language Arts classes. As a Christian school, it aims to instill Christian values among the young minds. Its curriculum aims to develop a well-rounded personality. Each student is provided with learning experiences that enable him to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially.
The school started operation with 25 kindergarten pupils and five school personnel in 1985. As of school year 2006-2007, the student population has increased to more than 900 and the highly competent and dedicated school personnel has reached 140. Preschool Department has 268 pupils and 25 teachers. We have 377 Elementary students and 261 High School students. We have 21 faculty members in the elementary level while 23 teachers in the secondary level. We even have 118 foreign students from 11 different nationalities.
In 1986, the Preschool Department was granted recognition by DECS permit No. P-0066 series 1986. In 1989, the Elementary Department was granted recognition permit No. E-0001 series 1989. In 1993, government recognition was granted to the High School Department by DECS permit No. S-103 series 1993. The school has graduated 13 batches of high school students since. Our average graduate finds no difficulty in getting accepted by the prestigious universities in Metro-Manila. Many of them graduated with honors, some even became topnotchers in their respective board examinations. In general, our elementary and high school graduates have been getting a percentile rank of 90 or above in the annual national tests administered by both local and international institutions.
The school aims to produce high school graduates who are assets not only to their families but also to their community. They are individuals with technical and social skills, God-fearing hearts, social responsibility, good mental and physical health. The direction of the continued development of the school is guided by its missions, visions and goals.
MHCS History in a capsule:
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Makati Hope Christian School started operation with 25 preschool pupils and 5 teachers.
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1986
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Granting of government recognition to Nursery and Kindergarten
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1989
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Granting of government recognition to complete Elementary course
Construction of 3rd and 4th Floor Annex
Graduation of first batch of Grade VI students
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1990
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Construction of 14 new classrooms, mess hall and walkway with canopy
Construction of the Science Laboratory
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1991
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Appointment of new Principal
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1992
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Construction of a new Physics/Chemistry Laboratory
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1993
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Granting of government recognition to First to Fourth Years of General Secondary Course
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1994
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Construction of 4th Floor classrooms
Appointment of the Preschool Head, Chinese Head, DepEd-Prescribed Subjects Head, Registrar, Prefect of Discipline, and Physical Plant Head
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1996
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Acquisition of FAPE software for the computerization of grades
Upgrading of Math curriculum by adding the following required Math electives in addition to regular Math subjects:
High 1 Statistics
High 2 Geometry
High 3 Trigonometry
High 4 Calculus
Installation of air-conditioning units, Venetian blinds and whiteboard in each classroom
Appointment of six subject area coordinators (English, Math, Social Studies, Filipino, Science, and Computer) for closer and effective supervision of teachers
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1997
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First Spring Concert production
Renovation of Science Laboratories
Appointment of Vice Principal
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1998
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Launching of the Face of the Year (FOTY) pageant
Publication of the maiden issue of Candle Pen, the school’s official newsletter
Founding of the Young Christian Scientists’ Society
Construction of the Student Center
Appointment of Student Center Head
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2000
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Holding of a field demonstration, exhibit and Thanksgiving Service in celebration of the school’s 15th Founding Anniversary
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2001
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Upgrading of Science curriculum as follows:
High 1 Biology
High 2 General Chemistry
High 3 1st Sem Organic Chemistry
2nd Sem Introductory Physics
High 4 Physics
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2002
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Acquisition of SoftMind software for the computerization of registration, accounting and grading system
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2004
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Creation of the Parents - Teachers Consultative Council (PTCC)
Acquisition of licensed Dyned computer software and new computers for the Speech Laboratory
Inclusion of Basic Accounting course in High 4 curriculum
Establishment of the Student Council
Founding of the Christian Club, Chinese Club, and Speech and Drama Club
Appointment of a School Director
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2005
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Construction of covered court
Construction of the Chinese Computer Laboratory
Staging of musical play “First Name” and Spring Concert in celebration of the school’s 20th
Founding Anniversary
Inclusion of Basic Accounting course in High 3 curriculum
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2006
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Installation of computer and multimedia LCD projector in every elementary and high school classroom
Renovation of school façade
Creation of the Office of CDAO
Inclusion of alternative music course thru PMC
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2007
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Expansion and renovation of the Library
Renovation of the Chemistry/Physics Laboratory
Changing of new ergonomic chairs for the elementary department
Repainting /Renovating the ground floor lobby
Construction of new offices for the Director’s Office, Business Office, Admin Office, Registrar, Guidance Office, Records Room, Clinic, Faculty room,
Renovation/Rebuilding of the school Library
Creation of the Office of Student Affairs under Prefect of the Discipline
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Creation of the office of Prefect of Discipline
Implementation of color coding scheme
Change of canteen concessionaire –VinVins, sy 2005-til 2006
Change of school bus operator – sy 2007-08
Launching of Pamaskong Handog outreaches
Additional of new section in k1,k2,gr1
Appointment of new presch. Head, consultants in Presch/Chinese, coaches
Introduction of varsities; joining competitions
Introduction of PMCs – alternative music classes – sy 2006-07
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