SMA NEGERI 3 KUPANG

MOTTO

Today must be better than yesterday 

VISION

Optimizing Learning and Science, Excelling in Quality, and Realizing a Literate and Global Profile of Pancasila’s People. 

MISSION

The school’s mission is as follows:

1. Building students’ faith and piety through various spiritual and/or integrated activities in related subjects based on their respective religions and beliefs.

2. Fostering a work culture that arises from self-awareness to glorify God.

3. Improving the quality of documents and performance of learning documents according to the demands of process standard.

4. Improving the quality of human resources of school residents through continuous learning, education and training so that they are        skilled in solving various problems according to scientific principles

5. Develop the use of Technology, Information and Communication (ICT) in implementing and learning processes and assessments.

6. Creating school residents who excel in academic and non-academic fields.

7. Promote and preserve local NTT culture in order to strengthen national culture in facing global challenges.

8. Increasing school community awareness of the school literacy movement (GLS) through activities and references or quality reading content.

9. Develop a character education program that is integrated into school academic and non-academic activities.

10. Improve English language skills for all school members.

11. Realizing child-friendly school management through optimizing the School Health Business (UKS), Adiwiyata School and Guidance Counseling (BK) programs.

12. Carry out a detailed and complete inventory of all school assets.

13. Realizing school financial management with effective, efficient, transparent and accountable principles.

Academic Support System

SMA Negeri 3 Kupang enhances learning through academic support systems. The school uses blended learning, combining face-to-face and online instruction with multiple representations to aid comprehension. This approach allows students to engage with lessons in different formats, catering to various learning styles. By integrating technology and traditional teaching methods, the school creates a more dynamic and effective learning environment. 

Teaching System

SMA Negeri 3 Kupang follows a structured schedule to support effective learning. Classes start at 7:30 A.M. and end at 2:15 P.M., with designated breaks for students to eat and rest. Each day, students typically have 3 to 5 subjects, allowing them to focus on lessons without feeling overwhelmed. This schedule provides a balanced approach to learning while ensuring students have time to engage with their studies. 

Materials and Learning Sources

SMA Negeri 3 Kupang blends traditional and digital learning to enhance student education. The school uses a mobile app that helps students stay focused during exam prep by limiting distractions. Digital resources, especially in ICT, expand access to learning materials and build digital literacy. While embracing technology, the school still values textbooks, discussions, and hands-on experiments, ensuring a balanced approach to learning. 

Measurement and Evaluation System

SMA Negeri 3 Kupang follows a structured measurement and evaluation system to assess student learning and progress. The school utilizes both formative and summative assessments to provide a comprehensive evaluation of students' knowledge and skills. Formative assessments, such as quizzes and assignments, help track student understanding throughout the learning process, while summative assessments, including exams and projects, measure overall performance. To enhance the evaluation process, the school integrates digital tools for quizzes, making assessments more interactive and efficient.