HFM AT A GLANCE

HOLY FAMILY MONTESSORI (HFM), is a duly Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered corporation founded in April 1993, offering the Montessori method of learning. The school offers admissions to Casa, Elementary, and High School levels. HFM is located at the heart of San Jose, Batangas, near the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish Church and across the Edgardo Ll. Umali Social Hall. It currently has 2 campuses: the Main Building along Makalintal Avenue for Casa and Elementary students and the Annex Campus along Dra. CA Aguila Street for High School students.

HFM possesses a strong commitment to developing the whole child and his/her individual needs. It grounds its approach in the Montessori philosophy and provides a foundation that cultivates a lifetime love of learning. HFM strives to create a peaceful classroom environment, offers authentic Montessori learning materials, and provides individualized guidance so that Montessorians can develop at their own pace. HFM hopes that the students grow to respect themselves and the people around them, enabling them to achieve success in their future endeavors.

Vision

A dynamic educational institution, providing a unique experience of Montessori education dedicated to cultivating holistic formation with a strong sense of harmony and responsibility to God and the community.

Mission

To glorify God, as inspired by the Holy Family, we passionately shape children in their utmost potential, through a nurturing environment, committed for excellence and meaningful developmental academic learning experience, founded on the ideals of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Goals

After the full implementation of the Enhanced Basic Education (K to 12) program vis-à-vis the Montessori Philosophy of Education, graduates of Holy Family Montessori will:

• have instilled in their character and are consistent in the practice of the Montessori Ideals as inspired by the examples of the Holy Family;

• have understood the Montessori Tree of Life and continue to live its Fruits of Normalization enhanced with the K to 12 programs;

• have acquired the 21st-century learner skills relevant to become life-long learners and globally competitive Filipino citizens; and

• have mastered and have been fully equipped with multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century and beyond with readiness in handling any given situation and effectiveness in meeting all that life will offer in humble service for God and country.

The Montessori Philosophy

The Montessori Education believes that the child in nature has the natural urge to learn. This natural urge of the child to learn must be supported by a prepared environment where the child both consciously and unconsciously absorbs knowledge. Learning with the environment must be facilitated by a trained teacher who understands the nature of the child and respects the child as a spiritual embryo constructing himself to attain perfection.

History of Holy Family Montessori of San Jose, Batangas

Holy Family Montessori, is a duly Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered corporation founded in April 1993, it started as a pre-elementary school using the Montessori system. The school is located in San Jose, Batangas, which was then a one room building, where now the 15 room main building exists. There were then 37 pre-school toddlers divided into; Junior Casa, ages 2 ½ to 3; Junior Advanced Casa, age 4; and Advance Casa, age 5.

In 1994, the clamor for elementary level prompted the school to open the grade school department, gradually opening one grade level every year.

On March 21, 1997, Holy Family Montessori had its first batch of Grade 6 graduates. During that time, the school introduced computer technology at all levels and was then granted official government recognition.

In 1999, the High School department was opened, located two blocks away from the main building with 17 students. The school was then granted accredited status by the Department of Education.

Celebrating its 10th year of operation, the first batch of fourth year students graduated in March 2003. Every year, enrollment gradually increased as additional facilities were introduced.

In 2016-2017, Holy Family Montessori admitted students for Senior High School starting first with the first batch of Grade 11 students.

As HFM celebrates its 25th year, the first batch of Grade 12 students graduated in March 2018. In the same year, the school also had more than 700 enrollees in all levels, employed 40 employees, teachers, and staff while consistently offering high quality education.