Animated and driven by the philosophy, vision, mission and core values of the Saint Joseph’s College of Baggao, Inc., the Junior High School Department shall endeavor to achieve the following goals:

1. To provide an integral formation of the learners through relevant, robust and rigorous curriculum inspired by Gospel values and delivered by a community of professionally qualified, competent and committed school personnel.

2. To provide a carefully constructed, comprehensive program of courses, consistent with the Department of Education’s K to 12 curriculum which offers sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for senior high school;

3. To develop the students’ critical thinking abilities essential in decision making and solving problems, giving them sufficient time to master competencies as well as time for other learning opportunities beyond the classroom, thus allowing for a more holistic development

4. To equip the students with creative skills to analyze and investigate life situations and consequently to address and cope with the challenges of life;

5. To prepare the students for lifelong learning by stimulating their interests, upgrading their skills and encouraging autonomous learning;

6. To produce high school graduates who are well-prepared for higher education as well as to provide opportunities for gainful career or employment ever mindful of the Josephian core values of faith, communion and service.

7. To share knowledge, discoveries, and inventions with the people of the locality and the country in order to improve appreciation and comprehension of science and to bring the benefits of science to the society.

8. To develop ways to enable faculty to focus their time on being highly productive in their core academic activities (teaching; research; scholarship; creativity and community engagement).

9. To encourage professional growth among our faculty, including participation in local, national and international academic forums.