About SMIS

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Core values

Excellence
Compassion
Integrity

Mission Statement

To provide a safe and nurturing environment and quality education that is progressive, existentialist, and social reconstructionist.

Vision Statements

St. Mark graduates shall be life-long learners, disciplined, and holistically developed.

St. Mark graduates shall understand and apply the lessons and skills instilled in them to make the community, country, and the world a better place.

School slogan

"Each child is capable, competent, and unique."

The beginning

In 1995, two passionate educators Dr. Rizalina C. Calderon, DELM, DHum and Dr. Leoncio M. Calderon, DSLM, DCD decided to establish an inclusive preparatory school where we accept students from all backgrounds such as religion, etc, the Norizt Learning Center & Theater Academy. Programs offered are only for the Kindergarten Level.

Progression

It was in 2004 that the School changed its name to St. Mark's Child Development Center, Inc. as the reply to the parents request for continuity of their children's education with the implementation of the Elementary Education Program (Grades 1 to 6).

In 2010, the school launched its Junior High School Program (Grades 7-10).

Expansion

In 2020, the school after passing again the rigorous DepEd reaccreditation changed its name to St. Mark Integrated School, which suits its inclusive, affordable, seam-less, flexible, pro-active, and relevant programs.

Response to current education context

In March 2020, the Blended Learning and Homeschooling programs with full online, limited face-to-face, full modular, and a combination of two or more were born in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovation and Quality

In February 2022, our President and Principal, Ma'am Rizalina Calderon, received an international award from Igniting Dreams of Young Minds (IDYM) as the Best Strategic Directress because of her innovative school mechanisms and programs.

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Quality Onsite and Online Learning

In February 2023, SMIS attained the DepEd Homeschooling Permit allowing the School to provide uninterrupted Distance Learning (Modular and Online Classes). This Permit together with our Onsite Learning Recognition is a reminder of SMIS commitment to flexible, relevant, and pro-active education for Filipinos worldwide.

Newer Normal

In 2023, from two programs last school year, the school launched a total of three programs to further cater the needs of our learners namely: HOME, HOME plus, and SCHOOL.

We offer 5 times a week:
1. Online classes
2. Onsite (face-to-face) classes
3. Homeschooling / Modular learning

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2023 and 2024 Recognition

On February 2023, Dr. Leoncio (Noli) M. Calderon, SMIS Vice-Principal/Owner, received the Distinguished Private School Leader Recognition from the Federation of Associations of Private School Administrators (FAPSA).

On April 4, 2024, in Cebu City, our esteemed school owners-educators, Dr. Rizalina Calderon and Dr. Leoncio (Noli) Calderon, received the prestigious HALIGI NG KARUNUNGAN (Pillar of Knowledge) Award from the same renowned organization.

Under the Calderon's guidance, St. Mark Integrated School has made significant strides in enhancing instructional methods and services and fostering a transformative education community that champions personal and communal growth. This honor reaffirms our school's commitment to nurturing our students to become lifelong learners and disciplined individuals.

Dr. Noli and Dr. Riza's educational leadership skills, honed by decades of experience and credentials in the academe, are continually felt by our stakeholders within our school and recognized by the academic community worldwide.

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We passed PEAC!

On May 2024, we have successfully passed the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) Accreditation for the period 2024 to 2028, achieving the exemplary rating of 3 in all evaluated areas!

Having the 3 rating per the 2018 PEAC Certification Assessment Instrument (CAI) means we complied above the minimum standards of DepEd!

Passing this accreditation is special because this is our FIRST attempt.

ALL Areas (we got 3 to all!):
1. Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
2. Instructional Leadership
3. Faculty
4. Administration and Governance
5. Academic Support and Student Development Services
6. Physical Plant and Instructional Support Facilities
7. School Budget and Finances
8. Institutional Planning and Development

This remarkable achievement is a proof of our unwavering commitment to excellence, compassion, and integrity in education.

SMIS is Bully-Free

St. Mark Integrated School (SMIS) upholds a safe and respectful environment where bullying in any form, whether online or onsite, is addressed promptly and decisively. Through clear policies, proactive monitoring, and immediate intervention, the school ensures that every student feels secure and valued. By fostering a culture of kindness and accountability, SMIS remains committed to maintaining a bully-free community.

Safe and Supportive School

St. Mark believes each student deserves the right to be educated in a safe, supportive environment regardless of age, race, gender, ability, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), or physical attributes.