SANTA CRUZ INSTITUTE HISTORY
Sixty years (60) ago, SANTA CRUZ INSTITUTE traced her beginning as QUEZON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (her former name). Since then, she has been a landmark of excellence in quality education in molding and shaping the minds and consciousness of the youth. She has survived and overcome the antagonisms of economic problems and political upheavals. Truly SANTA CRUZ INSTITUTE has lived on. She is now 60 years of service to the nation particularly to the people of Santa Cruz and its surrounding municipalities.
Be it remembered that in founding, establishing and operating the SANTA CRUZ INSTITUTE, the founder the late ATTY. POLICARPIO FIGUEROA RETARDO has nothing more in mind than serve the community which 60 years ago was in dire need of another institution motivated by honest intention and good faith, although they were put to a severe test and blocked by too many hurdles, yet they successfully passed and survived the ordeal over and above all efforts to pin her down.
The original course established was the four-year high school course. Then in 1965, a four-year college degree course was operated up to 1968, but the college course was phased out owing to some economic reasons, but due to the public clamor, it was reopened in 1980. In the same year, Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree course and Night High School (Five-Year Curriculum) were offered.
Then five months special vocational courses in Typing and Stenography were offered. Due to popular demand from the parents, the following courses were offered:
In 1981: One-Year General Clerical Course
1982: Two-Year Junior Secretarial Course
1983: Four-Year Degree Course, Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE)
From 1990 to the present, Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) major in Management and Computer Data Management is being offered. With the advent of computer, the school also opened a Two-Year Computer Secretarial course and other courses in Computer Technology such as Two-Year Computer Technician course and a Two-Year Computer Programming course.
As the first semester 1999-2000 ushered in, the school offered additional course in computer sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS). Tertiary level courses are all recognized by the government. With this innovation in the college level, SCI is really doing a great step to a greater achievement.
As the 20th century closes to give way to the third millennium, SCI keeps abreast to the times. It has progressed a quantum leap so as to speak. Features of which are as follows:
1. Modernized a fully concrete structure which houses the Administration. State of the art air-conditioned computer laboratories and several spacious classrooms.
2. Computer laboratories, with dozen of colored computer units, Y2K compliance and with internet.
3. The heat is on as any interrupting power failure will be offset by 70 KVA Standby generator set.
4. Fully equipped computer technician laboratory with complete electrical and electronic kits.
5. Audio-Visual equipment and facilities that enhance the student-centered learning and interaction.
6. In 2008, fully air-conditioned Student Computer Center was added. It was equipped with high quality computers connected to Internet intended for research, chatting and email purposes. This facility was realized through the effort of Batch ’68 known as JASTEEEE Club headed by Mr. Alfredo P. Palmiery.
7. In 2009, the latest electronic library with five complete sets of computer units intended for research and browsing through the internet. It was realized through the initiative of Engr. Ferdinand Balcueva, the president of SCI Alumni Association 2007-2009 and Batch ’82. Those facilities were now available to be used by the whole school population.
8. TESDA accredited assessment center for: Data Encoder NC II, Computer Programming NC IV, Computer Technician NC II and PC Operations NC II.
The list goes on and on.
Graduates with a mind, heart and conscience. With this premise on last June of 2003, Nursery, Kindergarten and Preparatory Programs in the Early Child Education plus complete program from Grade 1 to Grade 6. No one can contest as SCI now boasts of new government recognitions. For the Pre-School, Nursery, Kindergarten and Preparatory: the Government Recognition is K-001 series of 2004 and for the Elementary, the Government Recognition is E-001 series of 2004. With fully equipped air-conditioned classrooms, state-of-the-art facilities and versatile mentors.
• November 2004, SCI/PCU TIE UP, MASTERAL DEGREE PROGRAM MOA SIGN.
1. Master in Business Administration
2. Master in Management
a. Major in Public Administration
b. Major in Education Management
At the first quarter of 2007, the school added a number of Computer Technology Courses: the Animation (2D Digital) NC III, Animation (3D Digital) NC III, Computer Hardware Servicing NC II and the two of the most wanted short-term courses here and abroad, the Care Giving NC II and Massage Therapy NC II.
A testimony is completed, high rise created state-of-the-art building. A new face of our dear SCI.
Thanks to the founder ATTY. POLICARPIO FIGUEROA RETARDO and those who helped put up SANTA CRUZ INSTITUTE laying a strong foundation to the young who are searching for knowledge and those who are eager to pursue a higher education has always been worthy of the trust and these students bestowed upon her. The late ATTY. POLICARPIO FIGUEROA RETARDO, who is the sole initiator and the founder of the institution since its existence in 1951. He was the President of the Institution until its untimely demise in January 27, 1989 but his daughter MRS. RACHEL RETARDO PEDRO who succeeded him as President of SCI and MR. JOEL RETARDO PEDRO, his grandson continued what he had left for his great achievement. Despite bitter experiences brought about by hardships and untold sacrifices, keen competition and complex problems he was able to withstand trials and survived them all.
To the great founder of SCI, ATTY. POLICARPIO FIGUEROA RETARDO, you are the greatest man we ever loved and known.
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