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San Jose Adventist Academy Inc. (SJAA) is a private non-sectarian institution in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. It was founded in 1996 under the Adventist Education. Also its partner school, The San Jose Adventist Elementary School (SJAES), formerly known as San Jose Adventist School (SJAS). It is part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's worldwide educational system. All students are called "Academians".
| San Jose Adventist Academy Inc. | |
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 12°21′34″N 121°03′26″E / 12.35957°N 121.05736°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | "The school that trains for service." |
| Established | 1996 |
| Principal | Gedion F. Fameronag |
| Staff | 10+ |
| Grades | Grades 7-10 (Academy), Kinder and Grades 1-6 (Elementary) |
| Number of students | 300+ |
| Color(s) | Blue, White, Yellow, Green |
| Athletics | Basketball and Volleyball |
| Athletics conference | South Central Luzon Conference |
| Affiliation | Seventh-day Adventist |
Spiritual aspects
editAll students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together for an hour-long chapel service. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually oriented programming that relies on student involvement. Every Friday afternoon, no classes can be attended for the preparation of the sabbath day.
Activities
editEvery year, the academy's Pathfinder Club host a Pathfinder camping outside the campus. The camporee lasts 4 days with several activities like camp cookery, obstacle race, hiking, treasure hunting, swimming lesson, etc. that engages the preparation on God's second coming. The said Pathfinder camping is exclusive for Grades 7-8 and 9 (optional for Grade 9). Also the Citizenship Advancement Training Officers and Trainees. The camping includes the Sabbath day that all campers we're having a worship service on the camp and a potluck.
