Academic Processes - Regular
Academic Processes - Regular
Academic Processes - Regular
ACADEMIC PROCESSES
SCHOOL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
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FOREWORD
The administration, faculty and staff of Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento,
Inc., aware of the need to give complete information regarding the mission-vision, goals and
objectives, policies and procedures, rules and regulations on general conduct, student
activities, facilities and services, have formulated this handbook to make your years of study
in this school meaningful and help you become good Christian, a community-oriented
individual, as well as a law-abiding, useful, and productive citizen of our beloved Philippines.
As a FSUCTI student, you are expected to abide all the regulations and follow them
faithfully. You should be thoroughly familiar with them inasmuch as ignorance excuses no
one from their observance or from the penalty arising from their violation. Other rules not
included in this handbook will be made known through bulletin board posting or
announcements.
Make the best use of your time here. May the educational experiences you undergo at
Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento, Inc. contribute significantly to your total
development as a person and as a child of God.
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The former Father Urios Academy, later named as Urios College of Trento and
presently known as Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento, Inc. with SEC Reg. No.
CN200929464 was established on June 12, 1962 by Rev. Fr. William Van Ameyde, a Dutch
Missionary of the congregation of the Sacred Heart (MSC). This institution was formerly
located along the bahayan river of Trento which was the only barangay of Bunawan. It was
named in memory of Father Satunino Urios a Jesuit Priest who works hard in the
Christianization of the natives then one province off Agusan, Surigao and Northern Davao.
Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento, Inc., located in the Municipality of Trento,
province of Agusan del Sur, is a Catholic, diocesan and educational institution owned and
managed by the Diocese of Butuan through the Roman Catholic Bishop who is the Chairman
of the Board of Trustees. The school aims to establish a standard of excellence in academic
and spiritual formation in various fields. It continuously endeavors to maintain and strives to
realize its mission: for a balanced and strong foundation of human formation thru a quality
Christian, Catholic and Socio-Cultural education. As indicated in the Articles of
Incorporation, the purposes for which Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento, was
incorporated were as follows:
1. To provide education to its students in these levels: pre-school, grade school, high
school, technical – vocational and college;
2. To transmit quality education through excellent academic programs and Christian
formation imbued with Catholic and Gospel values.
3. To serve the development needs of the locality in terms of research/computer
programs, training programs on self-help projects, cooperative undertakings, and
other extension services.
This institution started with the first and the second year high school students in
school year 1962-1963. Eventually on May 19, 1965 it turned out its first batch of graduates.
As the years rolled by, its population increased since this was the only secondary in the
locality until 1971 when the barangay high school now Trento National High School opened
to cater to the needs of more secondary students.
Rev. Fr. William Van Ameyde as Director with Mr. Jaime dela Victoria as Principal.
Rev. Fr. Peter Rosenhart, MSC as Director and Mrs. Ofelia J. Ticao as Principal.
Rev. Fr. Vicente Portillo, MSC as Director
Rev. Fr. Joannes Maria Hoff, MSC as Director with Mr. Filoteo Barrios as Principal.
Mr. Santiago Cabrera, the Director from 1972-1975 with Mr. Rodolfo Valencia as Principal.
From 1975 to 1983, the administration of the school was turned-over to the Society of
the Divine Word (SVD) under the following administrators:
In 1983, the management of the school was truned-over to the Diocesan Clergy:
Rev. Fr. Voltaire Rono as Director with Mr. Zacarias Fuentes as Principal.
Rev. Fr. Achilles Ayaton as Director with Mr. Zacarias Fuentes as Principal.
Rev. Fr. Alberto D. Parajes as Director with Mr. Zacarias Fuentes as Principal.
Rev. Fr. Loven E. Tutas as Director with Mr. Zacarias Fuentes as Principal.
Rev. Fr. Roldan M. Nuñez as Director with Mrs. Delia F. Solivio as Principal.
Rev. Fr. Roldan M. Nuñez as Director with Dr. Resurreccion M. Chavez, PhD as Principal.
It was only on January, 2009 that Dr. Wilma B. Balmocena, PhD, the first woman and
lay Director was appointed by Bishop Juan de Dios M. Pueblos, DD as the School Director
with Dr. Resurreccion M. Chavez, PhD as Principal.
Because of the felt need for the school to expand its educational services, the
Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) department was opened to answer the
clamor of the parishioners to give opportunities for higher education to the young people in
the community and those from neighboring municipalities. They believed that FSUCTI has
the capability to mold students to become morally, physically and spiritually competitive in
their chosen field of endeavors. At present, Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento offers
five technical courses and modular training programs namely:
Regular Programs:
Two-Year in Information Technology
Two-Year in Computer & Electronics Technology
Two-Year in Business Administration
Two-Year in Computer Programming
Two-Year in Office and Information Management
Modular Programs:
PC Operations NC II
Computer Hardware Servicing NC II
Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II
Bookkeeping NC III
Programming NC IV.
GENERAL PHILOSOPHY
Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento, Inc. is a private, Catholic, Diocesan and co-
educational institution committed to the integral development of persons.
a. As an educational institution, it strives for academic excellence, developing in the
students a thorough integration of knowledge and faith in God.
b. FSUCTI desires to develop its members into Filipinos who live not only for
themselves but also for others, guided by the teaching and example of Jesus
Christ.
c. FSUCTI then seeks to produce graduates responsible to God, to others, and to
themselves in whatever vocational they choose.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Core Values
F – aithful – the unwavering faith in the divine creator makes everything possible, which
make every dream a reality. As the saying goes “faith can move mountains”.
S – ervice – oriented – serving actively and voluntarily in the development of the nation
specifically, Trento in outreach activities especially the Youth.
U – nity – oneness in thought and in action with confidence coupled with a prayerful life
serve a strong binding force among men.
C – ompassionate – concern for the welfare of others and always ready to empathize to ones
neighbor and open to offer a helping hand especially those who are “least”,
“low”, and “lost”, Christ for others.
I – nnovative – creativity and originality and have the inclination to introduce ideas and
practices. Relies on initiative and common sense in doing things.
VISION
MISSION
To support realized the vision FSUCTI shall:
1. Train students to become value oriented and globally competitive individual;
2. Develop graduates who are committed to help the school community;
3. Mobilize well – trained mentors in molding pupils and students to become
morally upright and academically excellent learner;
4. Involved to the parents as partners of collaborative learning; and
5. Render extension services to link the institution with the community.
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GOAL
To produced well-equipped and God-loving servant leaders of the country and of the world.
SCHOOL MOTTO
SCHOOL LOGO
The School Logo is
triangular like in shape. It
tilted at the upper center. A
bit ovoid at the upper and at
the lower portions and
pointed at the base.
The cross at the center
radiates rays into the four
compartments. The bigger
lower portion bigger bears
the cross of St. Joseph with
the lily of the valley at the
left, patron saint of the
Diocese of Butuan. At the
right is the cross of St. Francis
of Assisi, the patron saint of
Trento Parish, with a white
dove biting a laurel leaf
which signifies triumph and peace. The upper left side contains the bible
with glowing flames that exudes warmth, courage, love for fellowmen, and
pursue once aspirations. While at the opposite side are rice plants with
panicles which symbolize abundance and encompasses the livelihood of the
locality which is an agriculture-based economy.
The border of the logo is royal blue which means justice, equality, and
impartiality. The white background signifies the purity and honesty of
intentions.
The phrase, Habete Fiduciam on Domino means “Have faith and Trust
in the LORD” and 1962 is the foundation year of the institution.
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ACADEMIC REGULATION
1. Admission
1.1 In consonance with the Philippine Constitution, the laws of the Philippines, and
the philosophy and objectives of Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento, Inc.
students of any nationality or creed are welcome to the college.
1.2 Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento, Inc. reserves the right to refuse, drop, or
not to re-admit, any student who makes false statements in his application for
admission or violates blatantly school regulations.
For Transferees
2.6 1 pc. Long Brown Envelope
2.7 Certificate of Honorable Dismissal
2.8 Form 138-E or Form 138-A (Report Card)
2.9 Certificate of Good Moral Character
2.10 Certified photocopy of Authenticated Birth Certificate
2.11 4 pcs. 2x2 latest I.D picture
3. Enrolment:
3.1 For the guidance of students registering, enrolment schedule and procedures are
posted on the bulletin board.
3.2 Late enrollees will be charged an additional fee of P 10.00 per day after the last
day of enrolment. Thereafter, another additional fee of five pesos per day is
charged.
Tuition Fee for 1st Yr. Students & Transferees - Php 200.00 per unit
Tuition Fee for 2nd Yr. Students - Php 180.00 per unit
5. Changing/Dropping/Adding of Subjects
5.1 No student may change, drop or add a subject for which he/she is duly registered
without approval of the TVET department head.
5.2 No request to withdraw or change a subject will be entertained or approved after
the second week of classes every semester unless reasonable cause shall be shown
thereof.
6. Examinations
6.1 There are four general examinations: Preliminary, Midterm, Semi-Finals, and the
Final Examinations.
6.2 A clearance must first be obtained before taking the periodic examinations.
6.3 Special examinations may be given to students who have valid reasons. Dates of
the special examinations will be done a week after the periodic examinations and
will be arranged by the faculty concerned.
6.2 Examination schedules are posted on the bulletin board. Only those students who
present valid permits will be admitted to any periodic examination. Payment of
the required installment due on the student’s account is a pre-requisite for the
issuance of the Examination Permit duly signed by the cashier.
7. Grading system
7.1 Grades of the students are computed at the middle and at the end of the semester.
These grades are based on periodic examinations, quizzes, oral recitations,
projects, term papers, etc.
7.2 Instructors have the right to fail students if they deserve to fail, provided the
instructor has exerted efforts to warn the student after the mid-term and the semi-
final examination. The lowest failing grade for the mid-term and the finals is 4.0
(Conditional) and 5.0 (Failed), respectively.
7.3 INC (Incomplete) may be given to students in the following cases:
a. Students who failed to accomplish the subject requirements;
b. Students who fail to take the final examinations for serious reasons;
c. Student who took the final examination but with very low grades and the
instructor would like to give him a chance to remove such mark.
7.4 Incomplete (INC) grades should be completed within one year only. Non-removal
of INC grades within one year will mean an automatic grade of 5.0 or failed.
7.4.1 In cases where the instructor is separated from Father Saturnino
Urios College of Trento, Inc., the TVET Dept. Head shall compute the
grade based on the available records.
7.5 The form for completion of grades can be secured from the TVET Dept. Office.
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GRADING SYSTEM
A.) For non-lab Subjects:
50 %
8. Honor System
8.1 Special Academic Honors for Two-Year Course
1.25 and above General Average
No Failing Grades
9. Scholarships
9.1 Academic Scholarship Grant
Beneficiary
This study grant is given to students who show excellence in the field of
academics.
Student in the tertiary level currently enrolled at Father Satrunino
Urios College of Trento, Inc. who garnered General Weighted Average
(GWA) of 1.0 to 1.25 with no failing grades or its equivalent;
Valedictorians and salutatorians in secondary schools.
9.2 Student Assistantship Grant-in-Aid Program
Beneficiary
This grant-in-aid program for student assistantship is given to poor but
deserving children of the members of the Catholic community who are willing and
committed to study and work at the same time in the college.
The internal social order of the college must be maintained that each member’s rights
and responsibilities within the academic community shall be respected and protected. For this
reason, social discipline is needed to keep the balance between the free exercise of one’s
rights and acceptance of his/her responsibilities towards himself/herself as a person and
toward other person within the school.
1.18 On Dating
Students should refrain from any scandalous display of romantic
behavior inside the campus. Any student found or caught shall be dealt with
accordingly.
1.20 On Cleanliness
Observe cleanliness always. Throw your garbage properly. Littering
inside the classroom and within the school campus should be avoided.
3.1.4 Exclusion
A school may include from its roll during the school year term
a student who is found, after due process, to violate the rules and
regulations of the school, TESDA and the laws of the land. The student
who is dropped should be issued his transfer credentials immediately.
3.1.5 Expulsion
The penalty is an extreme form of administrative sanction which
debars student from all public and private schools. To be valid and
effective, the penalty of expulsion requires the approval of the CHED
or TESDA.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The following guidelines will be implemented concerning the policies and supervision
of student organizations and activities.
1. General Rules
Students are encouraged to engage in co-curricular activities since they are excellent means
of fostering cooperation, responsibility, leadership, and creativity among students.
Furthermore, those activities are needed in their total development.
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Any bonafide student of Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento may qualify to join any
recognized student organizations provided that his membership in such organizations does
not hamper his academic duties. Co-curricular activities are intended to supplement and not
to interfere with the student’s academic activities.
Father Saturnino Urios College of Trento believes that the total formation of students can be
attained through the development of the body, the mind, and the spirit. The organizations a
student may join are:
Supreme Student Government (SSG)
The Crusader (School Paper)
Drum and Bugle Corps
School Varsity
Performing Arts Guild (Dancing, Singing, and Acting)
IT (Junior Philippines Computer Society)
Peer Counselor