• Source: University of Santo Tomas Junior High School

The University of Santo Tomas - Junior High School (UST - JHS), formerly called University of Santo Tomas High School, was established on June 6, 1928, and is one of the junior high school departments of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), located at Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines.
UST - JHS offers four years of high school, starting from Grade 7 to 10. The remaining two years of high school (Grade 11 and Grade 12) are available at the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School.




Academics


AN OVERVIEW
The UST Junior 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. Currently, the UST Junior High School holds a Level II - Re-Accredited status by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).




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. As of 2023, 31 clubs and organizations are recognized.




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.




= General Champion

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The UST Juniors Division (USTHS) held the General Championship Title last UAAP Season 74, winning various sports titles in taekwondo, swimming, etc. UST Juniors division holds 14 General Championship trophies all in all since 1986.




Notable alumni


Jose Wendell Capili - writer and academic, Professor, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Director of Alumni Relations, University of the Philippines
Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan - volleyball player
Kevin Ferrer - basketball player
J. Neil Garcia - writer and academic, professor and University of the Philippines press director
Jun Lana - prizewinning playwright, screenwriter, and head writer
Tetchie Agbayani - actress
Angel Locsin - actress
Bino Realuyo - New York-based poet and novelist
Alfredo E. Pascual - Secretary of Trade and Industry
Jamie Rivera - singer
Aleona Denise Santiago - volleyball player
Antonio Trillanes - Philippine senator
Alyssa Valdez - volleyball player
Eula Valdez - actress
Bentong - Comedian




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Daftar Seminari Katolik
• University of Santo Tomas Junior High School
• University of Santo Tomas Senior High School
• University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi
• University of Santo Tomas
• Colleges of the University of Santo Tomas
• List of University of Santo Tomas alumni
• List of University of Santo Tomas buildings
• Evelyn Songco
• University of San Carlos
• University Athletic Association of the Philippines