THE HISTORY

       Marian High School of San Manuel, Pangasinan was founded on June 28, 1948 by Rev. Fr. Jesus Chua Mendoza, the Parish  Priest of San Manuel. From this date it was administered by the parish with Fr. Jesus Chua Mendoza as the administrator assisted by a lay Principal to run the school until such time it was decided that the Parish Priest in 1995 - asked for Religious Sisters for the town of San Manuel. In 1995, the Dominican Religious Missionaries were invited and the first community which started in the school year 1956-1957 with 3 sisters - Mother Amada Sabater, O.P. RIP, as the Principal; the First Superior was mother Catalina Civit, O.P., and Sor Consolacion Ramos, O.P as the pioneers of this first foundation in the town

       A contract was made, giving the whole school to the Religious Missionaries of St. Dominic through its representatives and can stay in the lot or church owned (lot) land where the school is built as long as the Dominican Sisters are the ones running and administration and running the school.

       The purpose for which it is organized as:

       (a) to establish and maintain a Catholic School as an institution of learning dedicated to the harmonious development  of moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience, academic excellence, and vocational efficiency in their students, thereby contributing to the advancement of national socioeconomic development.

       (b) to promote the principles of a catholic education, general or vocational lay providing a basic and integral coherent and relevant education which contributes to the development of the human person in relation to his ultimate goals and likewise to the promotion of the good of the society where he/she belongs.

       It was recognized by the government on June 14, 1949.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A DOMINICAN

A young man and woman of TRUTH, STUDY AND COMPASSION

SCHOOL SEAL 

       The seal of  St. Mary's Dominican School is surrounded by a circle, which symbolizes the completeness of a holistic educational process. Inside the circle is heraldic seal of the Dominican Order in black in white . White stands for purity and clarity, which comes from the knowledge and wisdom, and black stands for dedication, effort and discipline, necessary in all human activity, but, above all, in the field of education .

       Within the Dominican  seal there is a symbolic representatives of  St. Dominic (after whom the school is named and under whose protection it is placed). A star represents St. Dominic, a man of deep prayer and study, projecting the light of truth and love. Like St. Dominic, the Dominican  graduates are called to project the light of truth and love by upholding the light of sound principles and values while being concerned with the welfare of others.

   

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

       ST. MARY'S DOMINICAN SCHOOL believes that education is a process of transforming the young into holistic person, in preparation for his eternal destiny with the Creator.

VISION STATEMENT

       We envision an integrated, competent, and morally upright young man and woman who bear witness to the TRUTH in the service of God, country and fellowmen, especially the less privileged.

MISSION STATEMENT

       We participate in the process of social transformation by committing ourselves:

As a Filipino school - to contribute to the preservation and enrichment of our cultural heritage,                            traditions, and values amidst the emerging global society.

As a Catholic school - to nurture our Christ-like attitude and devotion to the Mother of God as we                      promote peace, work for justice, offer reconciliation and preserve God's creation.

As a Dominican school - to bring the THUTH wherever we may be, and profess to live the                                  Dominican spirit of STUDY, and SHARE with others the fruits of our lanor.                                        (CONTEMPLATAALIIS TRADERE)

Our mission will be realize through:

      -     the dynamic collaboration of administrators, faculty and staff, students, parents, and                             benefactors: and

provision for:

     -     innovative curricular and co-curricular offerings

     -     well-defined research agenda and relevant outreach programs

     -     well-designed Human Resources development program

     -     adequate facilities and services

     -     up-to-date technology; and

     -     networking with other educational institutions and agencies

GOVERNANCE AND DISCIPLINE

       Students are admitted with the understanding that they would comply with all the rules of the institution. The pupils/ students are encourage to obey the rules from a principle of duty rather than from fear reproof or punishment.

       Discipline based on fear or punishment is no discipline at all. True discipline is based on self-respect for the other person, respect for the duly constituted authorities. it is doing what is right because it is one's duty and not because of a command to do so.

       Good manners are the marks of well-breed, well-educated person. violations of school regulations will be treated in accordance with our Christian Principles of Education.

RELIGIOUS TRAINING

       The concept of true Christian education implies the training of the heart as well as the mind and soul. The students are constructed in the doctrines and practices and religion. The Ctaholic way of life is fostered but non-catholics are welcome.