Academic Program

Ateneo de Manila Junior High School’s Academic Program encompasses ten (10) subject areas: Araling Panlipunan, Art, Christian Life Education, Computer Education, English, Filipino, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, and Science.

Aligned with the Profile of the Ateneo de Manila Basic Education Graduate, these disciplines aim to mold completers who are not only intellectually and academically COMPETENT but also possess a well-formed CONSCIENCE. They are encouraged to demonstrate the courage to uphold righteousness and to right what is wrong, exhibit COMPASSION towards others, particularly the poor and disadvantaged, and live out their COMMITMENT to their life's purpose, to God, and to society, rooted in a CHRIST-CENTERED identity.

The academic curriculum adheres to the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, which adapts to the evolving needs of students and the world, leveraging their learning experiences to foster holistic growth and realization of their potential across various domains. Teaching strategies prioritize active learner engagement, empowering students to question, discover, reflect, and apply their learning, thereby facilitating personal growth and nurturing independence, paving the way for a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.

Curriculum

The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) is Ateneo Junior High School’s approach to education. It encompasses the way the school operates, including its teaching methods.

Araling Panlipunan

Ang Araling Panlipunan ay nakatuon sa pag-unawa sa kasalukuyang lipunan habang patuloy na nakaugat sa nakaraan. Ginagamit ng mga mag-aaral ang mga kaalamang ito upang makabuo ng mga napagnilayang desisyon tungo sa isang mas mabuting hinaharap.

Sa pagtalakay ng mga aralin, ginagabayan ang mga guro ng asignatura ng sumusunod na pananaw at paniniwala:

Nilalayon ng programa ng Araling Panlipunan ng Ateneo de Manila Junior High School na hubugin sa bawat mag-aaral ang damdamin ng pagiging mamamayan-para-sa-kapwa—mga mamamayang nagtataglay ng panlipunang kamulatan, panlipunang kamalayan, at panlipunang pakikisangkot.

Upang bigyang-buhay ang pananaw na ito, ginagamit ang mga sumusunod na silabo:

Silabo A – Batayang Aklat o Natipong Kagamitang Panturo: Pagsusuri sa mga pangyayari sa nakaraan at sa mga aral na itinuturo ng mga pangyayaring ito.
Silabo B – Balitaan:Pagtalakay sa mga kasalukuyang pangyayari kung saan magagamit ang mga aral ng nakaraan upang magkaroon ng malalim at kritikal na pag-unawa sa lipunan.
Silabo C – Pakikisangkot Pagsasabuhay ng paninindigan sa pamamagitan ng aktibong pagkilos sa lipunang kinabibilangan.

Inaasahang sa pag-aaral ng mga ito, mabibigyan ng lakas ng loob ang bawat mag-aaral na higit na mamulat, maging malay at makisangkot sa mga isyung kinahaharap ng bayan.

Gagabayan ang mga guro at mag-aaral ng sumusunod na pagpapakahulugan sa nilalayong taglay na katangian ng mga mag-aaral:

Mulat: Pagkakaroon ng kaalaman at bukas na isipan upang tumuklas at higit na palawakin ang pananaw sa lipunan.
Malay: Pagkakaroon ng paninindigang naglalayong mapaangat at mapabuti ang lipunan.
Nakikisangkot: Pagsasabuhay ng paninindigan sa pamamagitan ng aktibong pagkilos sa lipunang kinabibilangan.

Christian Life Education

Guided by the dynamic grace of God and the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Christian Life Education accompanies students on a journey of discernment—inviting them into a personal encounter with Christ, formed by the sacraments and Catholic tradition, while fostering reverence for the sacred in all faiths.

We form contemplatives in action: individuals who seek God in all things, practice cura personalis (care for the whole person), and respond with the Magis (greater love) to build a just, compassionate, and interfaith-connected world.

Grade Levels

Grade 7: Called to Celebrate Our Catholic Identity and Mission

Grade 8: Called to Discover Our Christian Roots

Grade 9: Called to Meet Christ in Scripture, Church, and Sacraments

Grade 10: Called to Follow Christ in True Freedom

Computer Education

The Computer Education Subject Area equips students with essential skills by keeping them abreast of evolving information and communications technologies, while developing their creativity and computational thinking to serve God, country, and society.

Courses

Grade 7

Block-based Programming Level 1
Robotics Level 1
Introduction to Data Analysis and Presentation

Grade 8

Robotics Level 2
Webpage Design and Scripting
Responsive Webpage Design using Bootstrap

Grade 9

Mobile App Development Level 1
Robotics: Arduino Level 1 in Daily Applications
Robotics: Arduino Level 2 in Health Sciences

Grade 10

Robotics: Arduino Level 3 in Industrial Robotics
Text-based Programming
Mobile App Development Level 2

English

The English Subject Area provides young men and women with meaningful experiences to hone their communicative, creative, and critical thinking skills in the English language, develop their eloquence and wisdom, and nurture in them a love for Christ and country, thus moving them to work for social transformation.

Themes

Grade 7: Realizing One's Identity and Role

Grade 8: Being Resilient Amidst Adversity

Grade 9: Growing as a True Atenean

Grade 10: Making a Difference in Society

Filipino

Pagkatapos ng apat na taon sa Asignaturang Filipino, inaasahan ang mag-aaral na maging Atenistang MABÍSÀ, PUKÁW, at SANGKOT sa FILIPINO.

MABISA

Nakikipagtalastasan siya sa iba’t ibang madlang kasalamuha sa paraang malinaw, maginhawa sa kausap, nakaaantig, at nakahihikayat ng paghanga sa Wikang Filipino.

PUKAW

Inaaako niya ang sariling paglago sa wika at sa pagkilala sa panitikan at kulturang Filipino. Dinaraanan niya ang proseso ng pamumuhunan, paglilinang, pagsasakatauhan, at pagsasalipunan.

SANGKOT

Naghahanap siya, nangangarap, nag-uunat, at nagpapatupad ng mga magpapabuti sa kanyang mga kapwa Filipino.

FILIPINO

Wika, Kultura, Bayan at ang mismong Tao ang mga pagpapakahulugan sa Filipino.

Math

The Mathematics Subject Area serves the Filipino nation by forming Christ-committed problem-solvers through globally competitive programs. Through the rigors and training of the Math program, students are equipped with the discipline and fundamental skills that help them make sound and responsible decisions. By emphasizing the correct application of mathematical concepts, attention to precision, speed and accuracy, and the use of creative approaches in problem-solving, students develop the will to persevere in connecting and extending their mathematical skills to not only their personal growth and learning, but also to the betterment of their immediate community while being guided by core Christian values.

Courses

Grade 7: Elementary Algebra

Grade 8: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Grade 9: Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry

Grade 10: Advanced Algebra and Statistics

Science

The Science Subject Area aims to form students who are innovative, creative & reflective thinkers, informed decision makers, effective communicators, and critical & collaborative problem solvers. They would grow to become responsible digital citizens and stewards of the environment, committed and equitable nation builders of the country, and active players in the Asia-Pacific Region in an ever-changing global society, all for the greater glory of God. It also offers a Science Research Program, a four-year developmental, integrative, bridging program that prepares the students for the rigorous, specialized, or strand-based research courses in the Senior High School. This program is anchored on projects that promote and contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Education, as part of the call for a more sustainable living under the Laudato Si.

Courses

Grade 7: Integrated Science

Grade 8: Biology

Grade 9: Chemistry

Grade 10: Physics

Physical Education

The Physical Education Subject Area aims to develop essential motor skills that will enable students to perform various physical activities and deal with the daily demands of real life. It is also geared towards helping students gain a deeper understanding of the dimensions of health, such as holistic health, personal health and basic first aid, as they seek to become men-for-others and contribute to nation building. Mens sana in corpore sano.

PE Advance Program (Grade 7 & Grade 8)

The students will be categorized based on their skill level. They will administer several fitness tests and will be categorized into three different skill levels: Basic, Regular, and Advance. Physical activities and other exercises given to them are based on their category.

Music

The Music Subject Area envisions graduates who have a deep understanding of the music around them, which will enable them to influence others to appreciate and develop a love for both local and international works of music. The Music Program, which is based on the Kodaly Method, aims to develop music literacy through understanding of fundamental music concepts and mastery of basic music skills, which include sight singing, music writing, and playing of instruments.

Courses

Grade 7: Philippine Music

Grade 8: Asian Music

Grade 9: Western Music

Grade 10: World Music

Art

The Art Subject Area envisions graduates who have aesthetic sensibility and skills in art, a conscious appreciation for art and artists, and an understanding of their cultural identity and shared experiences with society, which enable them to cultivate empathy and to be a positive transforming difference.

Students who complete the Ateneo Junior High School Art Program are expected to be critical and creative thinkers who analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to make informed judgments, while also exploring diverse concepts and techniques to produce original art. They demonstrate adaptability, resourcefulness, and foresight in their creative process. As collaborative individuals, they actively listen, share ideas, and embrace different forms of expression. Moreover, they are appreciative and responsible, showing respect for themselves, others, and the environment, and valuing both their own work and that of others in the global community.

Courses

Grade 7: Philippine Art

Grade 8: Asian Art

Grade 9: Western Art

Grade 10: Modern Art

Special Programs

AJHS recognizes the individual’s unique talents and needs in the various areas of study. For this reason, special courses for capable students are offered through the Advanced Programs in Grades 8 to 10. Anchored on the Ignatian value of magis, these programs aim to foster an environment of excellence by maximizing the potential of students with exceptional skills in the areas of English, Filipino, Mathematics, and Science, and to prepare them for more specialized tracks and courses in the higher levels (i.e., Senior High School and University).

Students who belong to these programs are "pulled out" from their regular classes to join the advanced track. These advanced classes follow a distinct curriculum that applies a higher standard in developing content knowledge and skills compared to the regular program. This means that the expected learning outcomes focus on conceptual and theoretical topics that strongly demand higher-order thinking. These programs also include more challenging individual and group requirements and assessments.

Due to the more challenging workload, students who belong to these programs are given additional points in their final subject mark at the end of each grading period. In addition, only students who belong to these programs may qualify for the highest academic award and subject excellence awards given during the Grade 10 Closing Ceremony.