Objectives

To provide the learners with opportunities for the development of spiritual values, citizenship training, national consciousness, basic knowledge, attitudes, habits, skills and leadership abilities and experience that enrich their level of performance.

To provide the learners with sound learning programs wherein their learning needs are met in order that they will be challenged to develop to the fullest their intellectual capacities and creative potentials to afford their full personal development as individuals according to their God-given talents and capabilities.

To equip the learners with the fundamental and necessary tools in learning which are needed in the search for truth and knowledge in the years to come.

IDEAL OLACSIANS

An OLACS graduate can express himself/herself and is ready to face life in the Secondary/College level with sound mind and body, pure heart and soul. He/She had also acquired the love and respect of God and human persons.

The Ideal Graduate is one who:

possesses the basic knowledge of moral and religious truths that he/she may develop into a well-integrated Christian;

considers God as the center and goal of his/her life

realizes the value of service to others;

shows refinement in bearing, language and manners befitting a young lady or gentleman;

manifests self-discipline and endurance in day-to-day living and is diligent and persevering in his/her work and studies;

demonstrates productivity & effective leadership in the community;

acquires the basic skills and academic preparation that will help him/her gain employment for an honest living;

develops the art of research and scientific skill through inquiry, experiments and open-mindedness;

translates into reality the option for the poor and the option for peace by working for charity; equality and justice in all sectors of society;

contributes the best of what they can do for God and country.

CORE VALUES

Integrity (Annunciation)Lk 1:26-30

I am MARIAN: I am TRUSTWORTHY and OBEDIENT.

Humility (Magnificat) Lk 1:46-56
I am MARIAN: I am HUMBLE.
Joy in Service (Visitation) Lk 1:39-45;56
I am MARIAN: I am COMMITTED.
Sensitivity (Wedding at Cana) Jn 2:1-12
I am MARIAN: I am CONCERNED.
Simplicity (Visit of the Magi) Mt 2:1-12
I am MARIAN: I am SIMPLE and MODEST.
Love of the Poor (Birth of Jesus) Lk 2:1-20
I am MARIAN: I am CHARITABLE.
Prayerful (Finding Jesus in the Temple) Lk 2:41-52
I am MARIAN: I am SILENT in PRAYER.

Core Comptencies

Spiritual and morally mature individuals

Academically excellent student / graduate
Responsible and productive citizen [Responsible stewardship]
Lifelong learner [Independent learner]
Critical thinker
Ethical user of technology

Mission

As a Parochial school in the Diocese of Paranaque and in the City of Muntinlupa and nearby places, we commit ourselves to be:

a. an arm of the parish in its work of evangelization;

b. an authentic witness of the gospel values, like Mary, in her love and concern for the poor and the marginalized;

c. an agent of transformation touching its base in the community; and

d. a learner-centered institution with its curriculum and instruction.

Vision

The Our Lady of the Abandoned Catholic School is a premier center of 21st Century learning inspired by the Christian faith of Mary with a holistic perspective of transforming a just and Humane Filipino society.