Catherine of Siena - Philippines since 1950. History
*Founded in 1950 by then Parish Priest Msgr. Honorio Resurrection.
*Administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena with FULL and DIRECT control using the old Parish Convent as the school building, the “Old Campus,” located in Barangay Poblacion.
*In 1980, the Catholic School-System Development Program (CS-SD) coined by Mr. Felic
iano Jimenez the Congregation’s School Consultant, was adopted in St. The program is now called the Dominican St. Catherine of Siena Schools Systems Development (OPS-SSD). The Program adopts and uses the systems and development concepts in the total operation of the school. It is attempt at a radical living of the Gospel by all the personnel and students with the end in view of emulating the life of Christ and of participating in the building of God’s kingdom through the Catholic School apostolate. In March 1984, the school went through the first Congregational Visit (CEV-1). The visit assessed the school’s instructional program and operations if these were in consonance with the Congregational mission and vision. Other CEV’s were made in 1988, 1993 and 1997-2003 to ensure a continuous improvement for a better, more effective and more efficient delivery of services.
*In 1994, a NEW SITE was acquired in Sta. Ines, Plaridel housing the Grade School Department and some administrative offices.
*Celebrated its Golden Jubilee in the SY 1999-2000 – 50 years of existences and service in Plaridel and other neighboring towns, offering basic Christian formation and quality education.
*Underwent a fifth Congregational Evaluation Visit (CEV-5) in January 20 and 21, 2003 in preparation for PAASCU Accreditation.
*Applied for PAASCU Visit in February 2003.
*In a letter, dated March 20, 2003, a response from PAASCU Executive Director was received informing that the GRADE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT of St. James Academy, Plaridel has been accepted to the RANKS OF PAASCU APPLICANT INSTITUTIONS which paved the way for the PAASCU Preliminary Visit on October 18-19, 2004.
*On June 20, 2003, SY 2003-2004, construction of the ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING started which gave way to the transfer of the High School Department to the New Campus last March 15, 2004.
*May 30, 2004, Sunday, the Feast of the Pentecost, the complete ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, housing the different office including the LIBRARY, AVR, Science Laboratory, Kinder Room, Guidance Office and the Prayer Room, was inaugurated and blessed at 9:00 in the morning.
*June 2004, with God's outpouring graces our beloved St. James Academy formally operates and serves its clientele under one room at Sta. Ines, Plaridel, Bulacan, SY 2004-2005.
*In October 18-19, 2004, St. James Academy realized its long-time dream of being a PAASCU accredited school and underwent rigid PAASCU Preliminary Visit which the school has passed with flying colors and which paved the way for a Formal PAASCU Survey in February 2006. In February 9-10, 2009, after three years, St. James Academy underwent a PAASCU Resurvey Visit which made the School a Level 2 PAASCU-Accredited school.
