St. James College of Parañaque

St James College of Parañaque
Motto	Our Symbol is Quality Education
Type	Private, non-sectarian
Active	1987–2012
Founder	Jaime T. Torres
Chairman	Myrna M. Torres
Chancellor	Dr. Norma Abracia
President	Mache Torres
Location	Dr. Santos Ave., Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Campus	Urban
Hymn	St. James School Hymn
Colors	Maroon and White

St. James College of Parañaque (S.J.C.P.) was a private, non-sectarian academic institution established by Jaime T. Torres, a successful businessman involved in brokerage, real estate and agricultural development business, and Myrna Montealegre-Torres, a former educator at the St. Jude Catholic School and Stella Maris College. Opened in 1987 as St. James School of Parañaque, it was the second branch of the St. James College System (established in 1971) which includes other schools in Quezon City, Metro Manila and Calamba City, Laguna. The school was located at 8408 Dr. A. Santos Avenue (more popularly known as Sucat Road) in Parañaque City. Its chancellor and dean of education is Dr. Norma M. Abracia, and its principal is Nilda Sergio. On March 2012, the school ordered its closure and was demolished to give way for SM City BF Parañaque, and currently the front portion was converted into an open parking space and the rear buildings of the campus are still intact. All documents such as Form 137, Transcript of Records, certification, diploma for alumni are processed/transferred at the Quezon City campus.

Founding and patron saint

Being devout Catholics, school founders Jaime and Myrna Torres found themselves adhering to the path that St. James, their patron saint, had taken. His life became the light and inspiration to the couple. St. James the Greater is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, and is the patron saint of Spain.

In commemoration of his Feast Day every July 25, several activities are held in the campus.

Academics

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Pre-School
Grade School
High School

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Bachelor in Elementary Education
Bachelor in Secondary Education majors in Math, English

COLLEGE OF ARTS

Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology

Facilities

Air-conditioned classrooms
Audi-gymnasium
Multi-purpose hall
Quadrangle
Computer Laboratory
Science Laboratory
Speech Laboratory
Home Economics Laboratory
Children's Activity Center
Children's Playground
Audio-Visual Room
Prayer Room
Swimming Pool
Open Field
Music Room
Karate Room
Cottages

College Hymn

I.
O hail, hail, hail to thee
Our dearest patron saint
St. James, our Alma Mater
Life and love for you.

II.
We sing our lovely joy
Shower us your holy care
Hail to thee, our dearest saint
St. James, our Alma Mater,
(Repeat I and II)

III.
We sing our song for you
Hail to thee our patron saint,
St. James, our Alma Mater
We sing our song divinely
Hail to thee, hail to thee
Our patron, dear St. James

(Repeat III)

SJCP 20th anniversary celebration

St. James College of Parañaque celebrated their 20th anniversary November 22–30, 2007. Activities included a torch parade, family day, high school and grade school field demonstrations, a float parade, and a variety show. Since it was raining, the float parade and variety show was moved to December 6.

Many booths were opened inside the campus for the celebration.

Universities and colleges in Metro Manila

Universities

State universities	Philippine Normal University Polytechnic University of the Philippines PUP Parañaque PUP Quezon City PUP San Juan PUP Taguig Rizal Technological University Technological University of the Philippines TUP Taguig University of the Philippines Diliman University of the Philippines Manila

Local universities	City University of Pasay Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Quezon City Polytechnic University Taguig City University Universidad de Manila University of Caloocan City University of Makati University of the City of Manila

Catholic universities	Adamson University Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle Araneta University De La Salle University Our Lady of Fatima University St. Paul University Manila St. Paul University Quezon City University of Perpetual Help System University of Santo Tomas

Other private universities	AMA Computer University Arellano University Centro Escolar University CEU Las Piñas CEU Makati Far Eastern University FEU Diliman FEATI University José Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Central University Manuel L. Quezon University National University New Era University Philippine Christian University Philippine Women's University Southville Foreign University Trinity University of Asia University of Asia and the Pacific University of the East UE Caloocan University of Manila

Colleges

State colleges	Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Philippine Public Safety College Philippine State College of Aeronautics

Local colleges	Marikina Polytechnic College Navotas Polytechnic College

Catholic colleges	Angelicum College Assumption College San Lorenzo Children of Mary Immaculate College Colegio de San Juan de Letran Colegio de San Lorenzo Colegio de Santa Rosa CSR Makati College of the Holy Spirit Concordia College De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Don Bosco Technical College Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque La Consolacion College Manila LCC Novaliches Miriam College Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College Pasig Catholic College Perpetual Help College Saint Bernadette College Saint Francis of Assisi College System Saint James College Saint Joseph's College Saint Louis College Saint Mary's College Saint Rita College St. Scholastica's College San Beda College SBC Alabang San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation San Sebastian College Santa Catalina College Santa Isabel College Siena College

Other private colleges	Access Computer College Airlink International Aviation School Asia Pacific College Asian Institute of Computer Studies Asian Institute for Distance Education Asian Institute of Maritime Studies CAP College Foundation Center for Culinary Arts Central Colleges of the Philippines Chiang Kai Shek College Chinese General Hospital Colleges CIIT College of Arts and Technology DLS-STI College Emilio Aguinaldo College Enderun Colleges Global City Innovative College Golden Link College Grace Christian College iAcademy International Academy of Management and Economics Kalayaan College Manila Adventist College Manila Business College Manila Tytana Colleges Mapúa Institute of Technology Metropolitan Hospital College MFI Foundation NAMEI Polytechnic Institute National Christian Life College National College of Business and Arts National Teachers College OB Montessori Olivarez College Open Source College PATTS College of Aeronautics Philippine College of Criminology Philippine College of Health Sciences Philippine Cultural College Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges PNTC Colleges Roosevelt College Saint Jude College South Mansfield College South SEED LPDH College Southeast Asian College Southville International School and Colleges STI College Technological Institute of the Philippines The Fisher Valley College Universal College Valenzuela City Polytechnic College

Theological colleges	Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Asian Theological Seminary Christ the King Mission Seminary Maryhill School of Theology San Agustin Center of Studies San Carlos Seminary

Postgraduate education

Graduate schools	Adamson University Graduate School Alliance Graduate School Arellano University Graduate School Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication Asian Institute of Management Asian Social Institute Ateneo Graduate School of Business Ateneo School of Government National Defense College of the Philippines San Beda College of Medicine South East Asia Graduate School of Theology University of the East Graduate School University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery University of Santo Tomas Graduate School

Law schools	Arellano University School of Law Ateneo Law School De La Salle University College of Law Far Eastern University Institute of Law Philippine Law School PLM Graduate School of Law Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Law San Beda College of Law University of the East College of Law University of the Philippines College of Law University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law

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