The Rizal Standard Academy of Nagcarlan, Laguna as an answer to the urgent need of a secondary school wherein children of parents who cannot afford to finance them in the Provincial High School, can continue their studies. It was founded in April 1939, on the initiative of nine public spiritd and civic minded persons. Plantilla, Mr. Fernandez, Mr. Jose C. Cabreira, Dr. Vicente C. Chipongian, Mr. Artemio Baizas, Mrs. Gregorio Plantilla-Lucido, Dr. Aniceto Belmonte and Mr. Dalmacio Tuico. To develop moral character, personal discipline, the major purposes which this institution was founded. It is hoped that out of the useful information and trained habits of right thinking which are bestowed upon the ambitious students of the institution, they will be able to overcome every obstruction that may impede their progress in life. The Rizal Standard Academy has reached a certain height of remarkable progress within a brief period of time. There can be no better proof of an institution acceptability to the community than its ability to maintain itself for such a length of a time. After turning seventy three the institution has remained and stood as one of the biggest and outstanding private schools in the upland town of Laguna. Its enduring service to the community is a proof of the people’s confidence in the institution. Rizal Standard Academy’s stability to recover in time of crisis. Since its foundation, the school has been able to withstand financial hardship of World War II Fires, earthquakes and other calamities on whatever was at hand in order to survive academic advantages. The latest and best methods of presenting a subject in high school courses are followed, student activity in the classroom are emphasized to the end that student may learn the most efficient study procedure. Instructors who take charge of the classes are well-trained and experienced in such work and more individual aid and instruction are followed so that a high standard of scholarship is encouraged. The building of Rizal Standard Academy consists of three stories, including the ground floor. Aside from the convocation hall, library, room, laboratory room, office of the administration and faculty room, the spacious classroom are property ventilated and lightened and can accommodate students and pupils. There are verandaz or azoteas where the students can see the scenic panoramas of the town, Laguna Lake, Banahaw and San Crisostobal mountains.
