Jesus Good Shepherd School

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Location
Jesus Good Shepherd School

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Palico II, Imus, Cavite Philippines
Information
Principal	Sr. Ma. Veronica M. Gungon , sjbp.
Students	About 1,000
Type	Private, Roman Catholic
Grades	Kindergarten - High School
Sports	Basketball, volleyball, badminton, chess, athletics
Color(s)	White █, Gold █, and Green █
Publication	The Little Pastorine (Grade School Department) Ang Pastorino (High School Department)
Established	1965
Hymn	Alma Mater Song
Homepage	www.jgss.edu.ph

Jesus Good Shepherd School (JGSS or simply Shepherd) was founded in 1965. It is a private Catholic school located at Palico II, Imus, Cavite in the Philippines. JGSS is owned and administered by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd or the "Pastorelle Sisters".

1 Brief History
2 Vision
3 Mission
4 Campuses
5 Notable Alumni
6 References
7 External Links

[edit] Brief History

Jesus Good Shepherd School had a humble beginning. In 1965, in response to the clamor of parents to have their children educated in a catholic school, the Pastorelle Sisters inaugurated the first Kindergarten and Grade One classes in Imus in the two rooms in the Bishop's residence. The first regular schoolday was on July 7, 1965 when it welcomed 132 boys and girls. Since then, a new grade had been added each year.

There was a need for more classrooms. The old garage had to be transformed into another classroom. The school population grew and the possibility to transfer to a more suitable place was considered. The dream was made possible when in 1969, the new school building was inaugurated in Palico, Imus, Cavite. Over few years, from a secluded hall and garage, Jesus Good Shepherd School grew into a progressive catholic school for boys and girls.

Today, the physical plant has grown at an amazing pace. Its curricular offerings constantly undergo modifications and updating. It has been the school's policy to prepare the pupils in facing the demands of the modern world.

Jesus Good Shepherd School has maintained her simplicity and friendliness. Her family spirit continue to bring to each pupil the joy of growing not only in the intellect but above all in the image and likeness of Jesus Good Shepherd. ^[1]

[edit] Vision

Person integrally formed and developed commit himseff/herself to the service of the Church and the society. ^[2]

[edit] Mission

Guided by the Holy Spirit and inspired by Jesus Good Shepherd and His Mother Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd... JGSS commits herself in:

Creating a catholic school community practicing the Gospel values (maka-Diyos)
Servicing as arm of the Church by being responsive to the needs of the poor and the less privileged (maka-tao)
Fostering the value of nationalism and preservation of the Filipino cultural heritage (maka-bayan)
Promoting the culture of life (maka-buhay) and care for the environment (maka-kalikasan)
Providing quality catholic education geared to the total development of the person and the needs of the times.^[3]