believes in the dignity, goodness and giftedness of each person who is called to live a well-integrated Christian life and to share his/her unique gifts and talents in building up God’s Kingdom. believes in the value of preserving the culture and heritage. Furthermore, the school believes that forming in its students the sense of patriotism and providing them with integral formation will enable them to actively respond to social challenges of the country. John Bosco’s pedagogy of the Preventive System which is based on the three pillars of Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness. believes in the participative involvement of the Educative Pastoral Community or EPC (Salesians, faculty and staff, parents, students, alumni and lay mission partners), who are bonded together by the mission of Don Bosco through a strong family spirit and active presence with young people. VISION-MISSION STATEMENT (Present)
Vision
We, the Educative Pastoral Community, envision St. Louis School of Don Bosco as a Christ-centered, academically-excellent and culturally-responsive Catholic institution; proactively living as agents of formation and witnesses to the Gospel toward Integral Transformation. Mission
Anchored on the Preventive System of St. John Bosco, the school commits itself to:
-Create and develop a Gospel-inspired and technology-enhanced curriculum towards academic excellence;
-Advocate responsible stewardship programs and activities for sustainable environment, strong family spirit and care for the poor and the marginalized;
-Respond and provide formative opportunities for the young to become good Christians and honest citizens;
-Establish and sustain development programs for administrators, teaching and non-teaching personnel;
-Strengthen the total development of the young through St. John Bosco’s pedagogy on Reason, Religion and Loving kindness. Goal 1: Cultivate a Christ-centered, academically excellent institution
Objectives:
a). Establish a comprehensive Christ-centered ethos by developing and implementing programs that integrate Christian values into all aspects of school life. Enhance academic excellence through innovative teaching and learning by implementing pedagogical approaches that promote critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Integrate emerging new technology into curriculum development to create dynamic, personalized learning experiences. Align Student Services within the curriculum to address lacunas in instruction and assessment, keeping with PAASCU, PACUCOA, and PEAC standards. e). Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by fostering a growth mindset among all members of the school community. Goal 2: Foster cultural responsiveness and integral transformation
Objectives:
a). Promote cultural responsiveness and inclusivity by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and respects all cultural backgrounds. Embed proactive living into the school culture by cultivating mindfulness, compassion, and social responsibility. Strengthen partnerships with families and communities to support holistic development of students and promote shared values. Empower students as agents of positive change through service-learning, leadership development, and advocacy activities. Measure progress and ensure accountability by establishing clear metrics and assessment tools to monitor progress towards achieving the school's vision and mission. CORE VALUES
1. GOD-CENTEREDNESS
As a Salesian institution, ST. LOUIS SCHOOL OF DON BOSCO, INC. emphasizes God-centeredness in its pedagogy through the Preventive System of Education characterized by Reason, Religion, and Loving Kindness thereby promoting the spiritual dimension of its members.
2. COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
SLSDB strives to pursue excellence in all aspects of human dimension for the holistic development of its members, making them pro-active agents.
3. FAMILY SPIRIT
SLSDB strengthens the Educative Pastoral Community through a culture of respect among its members therefore fostering a strong family spirit.
4. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
SLSDB aims to gain consciousness on social responsibility focusing on environmental concerns, social issues and the marginalized.
