University of Santo Tomas High School

University of Santo Tomas
High School


"Veritas"

Patron saint St. Thomas Aquinas
Established 6 June 1928
Principal Assoc. Prof. Marishirl P. Tropicales, M.A.
Asst. Principal Senior Teacher Imelda Paula S. Rosales, M.A.
Regent Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP
Location Benavides Building, UST, Sampaloc, Manila
Colors Gold, black, and white
              
Mascot Tiger Cubs
Newspaper The Aquinian
Yearbook Veritas
Hymn USTHS Hymn
Website usths.ust.edu.ph

The University of Santo Tomas High School (UST High School, USTHS, UST Pay High), established on June 6, 1928, is the high school department of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), located at Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. This school has 4 years of high school, starting from 1st to 4th year high school. Also, all Senior Students undergo a Citizenship Advancement Training and all Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors undergo BSP/GSP Training.

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Slogans

"Committed to Truth; Enkindled by Charity"

The slogan was just created in 2008 in line with the accreditation. The meaning of the slogan has supposedly been discussed by the students' respective class advisers in line with the accreditation.

Another slogan can be seen all around the halls of the school. This was taken from an unacknowledged source.

"Be honest even if others are not, cannot, and will not."

Curricular Program

The UST High School offers courses as mandated by the Department of Education on the Basic Education Curriculum. Integration and addition of certain courses are on the testing stage in line with the first ever accreditation attempt of the High School for its 80 years of existence. The courses offered per year level follow.

Courses for the First Year Level
Courses for the Second Year Level
Courses for the Third Year Level
Courses for the Fourth Year Level

Co-curricular Program

The co-curricular program of the High School covers matters regarding clubs and organizations. All the students are required to join one club of their interest and choice. Students can join two or more clubs but there has always been problems and conflicts about this matter regarding competency to multi-task in the clubs and organizations these students have joined.A scheme for grading honors students of the third and fourth year levels has been continuously used as a wayto determine the awardees for graduation. The total grade of honors students is composed of 70% on academics while 30% on co-curricular. For those who are not vying for honors, they get an equivalent letter rating from the club with which they are in. This grade is shown in their report cards. This is also done for the honor students but the scheme mentioned is being used.

There are 22 recognized clubs and organizations in the High School.

These clubs and organizations have officers from the third and fourth year levels appointed before the summer of the incoming school year. Students may join during the Club Exposition. The members of each club shall attend the monthly Club Day of their chosen club.

Parents' Association

The Parents' Association is composed of all the parents of the students of the high school headed by a group of officers and class representatives chosen by fellow parents. The association has been very active in promoting a good teacher-parent relationship through its various activities and contests. Most of which are held during selected Sundays of each quarter. The association's main thrust is for the transparency of the school regarding matters affecting the students.

Alumni Association

The Alumni Association is headed by a set of officers with the main thrust of going over through matters concerning the alumni of the school. The Alumni Association has been a laudable stakeholder of the school for their contributions for the school at present.

Athletics

The UAAP was founded in 1938 by the University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University and National University (Philippines). Now, the sports organization includes Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Adamson University, and the University of the East.

UST Host School

The University of Santo Tomas was the Host School for the UAAP Season 70. Fr. Ermito de Sagon, O.P., Director of the UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics and President of UAAP Season 70 lead the UAAP organizers, members and fans from the eight institution members in the various events which were held in various venues during the season.

General Champion

The UST Juniors Division (USTHS) held the General Championship Title last UAAP Season 70, winning various sports title in taekwondo, swimming, etc. UST Juniors division holds 10 General Championship trophy all in all since 1986. asd

Facilities

The facilities of the UST High School include:

Likewise, the school provides the students with guidance and counseling and spiritual consultation. The faculty staff is available for academic consultation to the students and parents at designated dates and hours in the Faculty/Conference Room.

Notable alumni

Ma. Krissa M. Race