Jubilee Christian Academy
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{{Infobox K-12 School
|name = Jubilee Christian Academy
|native_name = 基立學院
|image = [[image:JCA_Logo.jpg|200px]]
|motto = ''Saved to Serve with Excellence''
|vision =
|established = February 1967
|chairman =
|director = Sally Lim Coyukiat, Ph.D
|city = [[Quezon City]]
|state = [[Metro Manila]]
|country = [[Philippines]]
|address= 4th Street cor. Doña M. Hemady Avenue, New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines (main campus) <P> 1603-1607 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines (annex building)
|campus= 4,881 sq. meters (Main), <P>2,891 sq. meters (annex)
|students= approx. 1,800
|colors= Maroon and Gold
|type = [[private school|Private]], Non-sectarian
|affiliations=
|athletics=
|mascot=
|nickname= Jubileans
|free_label = School Song
|free = Beloved Jubilee (基立學院 院歌)
|website=
|barangay=
|accreditations=
|mediums= [[English language|English]]<br> [[Chinese language|Chinese]]<br> [[Filipino language|Filipino]]
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'''Jubilee Christian Academy''' (abbreviated as '''JCA'''; Simplified Chinese Name: '''基立学院'''; Traditional Chinese Name: '''基立學院'''; Pinyin: Jī Lì Xué Yuàn) is a private school located in Quezon City, Philippines, situated along E. Rodriguez Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City and Doña M. Hemady Street, New Manila, Quezon City and established in 1967 that provides quality Christian education from pre-school to high school as the school dedicates itself to the development of Biblical values founded on faith in Jesus Christ. The school affirms the spiritual basis for living a meaningful and purposeful life. Since its founding, Jubilee Christian Academy has prepared its students for excellence in the different areas of our society.
== Mission ==
The mission of Jubilee Christian Academy is to utilize the education environment to produce Chinese-Filipinos whose lives show commitment to Jesus Christ through a Christ-centered lifestyle, responsible citizenship in the home, school and community as well as academic and non-academic excellence.
Jubilee Christian Academy accomplishes its mission through:
*Students who are trained and prepared to meet the challenges of Christian life, as well as academic and professional/vocational work.
*Faculty who demonstrate their love for students and passion for teaching by guiding the studies, sustaining the spirits and raising the aspirations of the students.
*Administrators and trustees whose vision and leadership strengthen and direct the school.
*Staff whose contributions enhance the spiritual, educational, social and physical environment of the school.
*Alumni who embrace lives of service to the school, country and mankind.
*Jubilee Evangelical Church leaders and members who support the school in its endeavors with prayer, encouragement and involvement.
==Vision==
As a Christian Institution, Jubilee Christian Academy envisions its educational community to:
*Be faithful stewards of Jesus Christ
*Provide quality education through a culture of academic excellence.
*Produce committed, responsible, productive, God-fearing members of society.
== History ==
[[Image:JCA Main.JPG|right|thumb|JCA Main Campus located at New Manila, Quezon City]]
Founded in February 1967, The Christian Gospel Truth Foundation Inc. (CGTF), a non-stock, non-profit corporation, established Jubilee Christian Elementary School (JCES) with the objective of providing children with a sound education in the Christian context. It was granted full recognition to the JCES Kindergarten department by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) in 1968. JCES graduated its first batch of elementary students in 1970. And in 1973, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) granted government recognition for complete six-year elementary course.
Jubilee Christian Elementary School moved from the 1,097 sq. meter area with a wooden building in Matienza, San Miguel, Manila to a new 4,881 sq. meter area of concrete building in New Manila, Quezon City in 1980. During this time also, JCES received a special permit for the operation of the high school department and was named Jubilee Christian High School. It produced its first batch of high school graduates in 1984.
In 1986, The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports granted government recognition to JCHS for the complete General Secondary Course. By this time, Jubilee Christian High School was renamed as Jubilee Christian Academy (JCA). JCA reinforced its pursuit for academic excellence in the Christian context.
In 1995, a 2,891 sq. meter property on E. Rodriguez Avenue and F. Manalo Street, Cubao, Quezon City was acquired. This is currently occupied by the JCA Preschool and High School Department as the JCA Annex Building.
The elementary department remained in the main campus at New Manila, Quezon City.
== The JCA Logo ==
The triangular frame indicates the 3 main thrusts in JCA’s Mission:
*Faith in Jesus Christ
*Responsible citizenship
*Academic and non-academic excellence.
The cross symbolizes [[Jesus Christ]] whose person, works and words are the very foundation of this institution.
The book symbolizes the [[Holy Bible]], [[God]]’s inspired and infallible Word, upon which JCA builds its faith and education.
==Jubilee Christian Academy School Hymn ==
The Jubilee Christian Academy School Song is entitled ''Beloved Jubilee (基立學院 院歌)'' composed by Cheng-Mou Huang (黄禎茂). The lyrics was constructed by Gideon Hsu (許其田) and translated in English by Gregoria G. Beltran
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!English Lyrics
!Chinese Lyrics
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| align=left|'''Beloved Jubilee'''
<P>Beloved Jubilee
<br>May we be like sunbeams,
<br>By our teachers guided,
<br>With God’s grace surrounded.
<P>Let’s bind ourselves with love,
<br>As we go forward march,
<br>Upholding God’s rich word,
<br>Without counting the cost.
<P>Prepare to serve mankind
<br>To shine for Jesus Christ
<br>And for our dear homeland.
<P>Striving hard, let’s resolve,
<br>Sowing good earnest seeds.
<br>Seeking for truth with seal.
<br>Repaying those who cared.
<P>Let’s bind ourselves with love,
<br>As we go forward march,
<br>Upholding God’s rich word,
<br>Without counting the cost.
<P>Prepare to serve mankind
<br>To shine for Jesus Christ
<br>And for our dear homeland.
| align=left|'''基立學院 院歌'''
<P>可愛基立學院
<br>宛如旭日初升
<br>良師益友啄蘑
<br>主恩意義更長
<P>我們要相親相愛
<br>肩並肩向前進
<br>我們要宏揚主道
<br>愛人犧牲自己
<P>來日置身社會
<br>為基督增光
<br>為邦家增榮
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== School Activities ==
Students are provided with excellent and effective opportunities for participation in well-balanced and properly-coordinated activities like social events, community exposures, Bible study groups, cultural, civic or athletic and other non-formal events.
===Student Organizations===
*Speech League
*Teatro Jubilano (Filipino Drama Club)
*JCA Minstrels
*Praise and Worship teams (Grades 7-10)
*JCA Central Student Council (Elementary and High School)
*Accounting
*Yearbook
*Lakbay-aral
*Jubilettes (Official Grade school Publication)
*Nouvelles (Official High school Publication)
*Good Eats
*Friendship Builders
*Barnabuzz
*Chinese Club
*Writers' Guild
*Math and Science Advanced Training
*Scouting
===Monthly Activities===
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| align=center|June
| align=center|Guidance Month
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| align=center|July
| align=center|Nutrition Month
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| align=center|August
| align=center|Filipino Month
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| align=center|September
| align=center|English Month and Teacher’s Day Celebration
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| align=center|October
| align=center|Social Studies and Physical Education Month
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| align=center|November
| align=center|Science and Mathematics Month
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| align=center|December
| align=center|Christian Education Month
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| align=center|January
| align=center|Foreign Language Month
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| align=center|February
| align=center|Foundation Day
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| align=center|March
| align=center|Commencement Exercises
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===Sports / Athletics===
JCA provides the students with activities like basketball, volleyball, table tennis, track and field and endorses their participation in outside activities like ice skating and swimming. The school is also represented by varsity teams in different inter-school tournaments. Intramural games are also held every school year.
This includes:
*Men’s Basketball Varsity
*Women’s Basketball Varsity
*Women’s Volleyball Varsity
*Badminton Varsity
*Table Tennis Varsity
===Para-military Activities===
'''Citizen’s Army Training 1 (CAT 1)'''<br>
Fourth year high school students who are Filipino citizens are required by the Department of Education to take the Citizen’s Army Training Course as a prerequisite for graduation.
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'''Cadet Officers’ Candidate Course (COCC)'''<br>
High school students who are physically and mentally fit can join the COCC for training to become officers, preparing them for effective leadership and good citizenship.
==JCA Auxiliary Groups==
===Jubilee Christian Academy Parents’ Auxiliary (JCAPA)===
The Jubilee Christian Academy Parents’ Auxiliary (JCAPA) was organized in October 1992 to render assistance and support to the school in its goal of providing quality Christian education, since then, JCAPA has undertaken various projects to realize its mission.
===Jubilee Christian Academy Alumni Association (JCAAA)===
JCA students become more evident as graduates enter the rolls of Philippine’s top universities and alumni assume key positions in the business and financial sectors. The time has also come to unite al alumni in support of the aims of its alma mater, Jubilee Alumni Homecoming on February 8, 1992, the Jubilee Christian Academy Alumni Association (JCAAA) was formally established and its set of officers was elected and inducted.
== Subjects ==
*'''Christian Education''' - deals with [[Christianity]], mainly on [[Evangelism]]. It includes the study of the Holy Bible ([[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]]) and other Christian Doctrines. It also deals with various beliefs and religions in the Philippines and around the world.
*'''[[English language|English]]''' - this subject helps students learn the English language which includes communication skills and correct grammar usage. It also help students to develop their vocabulary knowledge and literary appreciation through the study of a wide variety of books written by various authors.
*'''[[Filipino language|Filipino]]''' - this subject deals with [[Filipino]], the national language of the [[Philippines]]. It includes the study of Philippine literature, grammar and research.
*'''[[Mathematics]]''' - includes [[Algebra]] (basic, intermediate and advanced), [[Geometry]], [[Trigonometry]] and introduction to [[Calculus]] in advanced training.
*'''[[Chinese language|Chinese]]''' - referred to as "Foreign Language," the [[Mandarin Chinese|Mandarin]] Curriculum has Undergone changes with the introduction of the [[Pinyin|Hanyu Pinyin]] romanization system and the [[Simplified Chinese]] system.
*'''[[Science]]''' - includes Integrated General Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
*'''MAKABAYAN''' - under the compliance of the ''Basic Education Curriculum'' of the [[Department of Education (Philippines)|Department of Education]] Order No. 43 s.2002<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deped.gov.ph/cpanel/uploads/issuanceImg/DO%2043_08-29-02_00001.pdf|title=THE 2002 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM |accessdate=2007-11-28|date=[[2007-11-28]]}}</ref>, this is the combined subjects of:
**'''Social Studies''' - deals with the basic concepts of Economics, Geography, History of the Philippines which includes biographies of Filipino heroes, Philippine Government and Constitution, Asian and World History which includes detailed information about different countries and cultures in the world.
**'''PEHM (Physical, Health and Music Education)''' in high school / '''MAPE (Music, Arts and Physical Education)''' for grade school
**'''Practical Arts''' - includes Technology and Home Economics (THE) for high school and Home Economics and Livelihood Education (HELE) for grade school.
**'''Computer Education''' - introduction to computer programming and application.
**'''Values Education''' (high school) / '''Character Education''' (pre-school and grade school)
*Elective subjects are included in the 3rd and 4th year secondary education.
== Student Services ==
*Registrar – attends to all requests for official student records.
*Science Learning Center – offers hands-on experience with laboratory equipment for further application of scientific concepts.
*Instructional Technology Center (Computer rooms) and Educational Resource Center (Library) – offers print and non-print section including audio-visual materials and equipments like tape recorder, cassette tapes, overhead projectors, VHS tapes and players and CD-ROM. Internet services are also available.
*Guidance and Counseling Center – offers the following:
**Guidance Period
**Counseling
**Test and Evaluation
**Individual Inventory
**Career Placement
**Information Services
**Research and follow-up
**Network with counseling services outside JCA
[[Image:JEC.JPG|right|thumb|Jubilee Evangelical Church]]
*Jubilee Evangelical Church (JEC) – provides spiritual enhancement for all students through Chapel hours and other church-related activities.
*Finance – provides information and services on tuition rate, special fees and enrollment schedules.
*Dining Services – offers dependable and efficient service in serving snacks and regular meals.
*School Bookstore – provides official textbooks and other school materials necessary in regular academic life.
*Medical and Dental Services – takes care of medical and dental examinations, referrals, first aid treatment and prevention and control of communicable diseases.
*Security Services – maintains peace and order within school premises.
*Maintenance Services – assures cleanliness of the school grounds and classrooms.
*Lost and Found Section of Administrative Office – collects and disposes unclaimed items.
<P><br><br>Other facilities include:
*Speech Laboratory
*Community Hall
*Badminton, volleyball and basketball courts
*Weightlifting room
*Technology Shack
*Kitchen
*Music room
*Activity room
*Automated Lifts
*Air-conditioned faculty rooms
*Multimedia center
*Indoor playground
*Board room
*Homerooms
*Telephone Booth
*Lockers for Rent
*Lavatories
==References==
*{{cite book|author=|title=JCA 30th Founding Anniversary Souvenir Program||date=1996}}
*{{cite book|author=|title=JCA Yearbook MCMXCIX||date=1999}}
*{{cite book|author=|title=JCA High School Student's Handbook||date=2001}}
*{{cite book|author=|title=In the Name of the Lord: JCA 35th Founding Anniversary Souvenir Program||date=2001}}
==Notes==
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[[Category:Christian education]]
[[Category:Schools in the Philippines]]