History

1985 Makati Hope Christian School started operation with 25 preschool pupils and 5 teachers
1986 Granting of government recognition to Nursery and Kindergarten
1989

Granting of government recognition to complete Elementary course

Construction of 3rd and 4th Floor AnnexGraduation of first batch of Grade VI students

1990

Construction of 14 new classrooms, mess hall and walkway with canopy

Construction of the Science Laboratory

1991 Appointment of Ms Ruby Yao as Principal
1992 Construction of a new Physics/Chemistry Laboratory
1993 Granting of government recognition to First to Fourth Years of General Secondary Course
1994

Construction of 4th Floor classrooms

Appointment of the Preschool Academic Head, Chinese Academic Head, Prescribed Subjects Academic Head, Registrar, Prefect of Discipline, and Physical Plant Head

1996

Acquisition of FAPE software for the computerization of grades

Upgrading of Math curriculum by adding the following required Math electives in addition to regular Math subjects: High 1 Statistics High 3 Trigonometry High 2 Geometry High 4 Calculus

Installation of air-conditioning units, venetian blinds and whiteboard in each classroom

Appointment of six subject area coordinators (English, Math, Social Studies, Filipino, Science, and Computer) for closer and effective supervision of teachers

1997

First Spring Concert production

Renovation of Science Laboratories

Appointment of Mrs Lydia Lao-Chan as Student Center Head

1998

Launching of the Face of the Year (FOTY) pageant, a charity fundraising event involving students

Publication of the maiden issue of Candle Pen, the school’s official newsletter

Founding of the Young Christian Scientists’ Society

Appointment of Mrs Lydia Lao-Chan as Vice Principal

2000 Holding of a field demonstration, exhibit and Thanksgiving Service in celebration of the school’s 15th Founding Anniversary
2001

Establishment of the Personnel Medical Welfare Fund Upgrading of Science curriculum as follows:

High 1 Biology

High 2 General Chemistry

High 3 1st Sem Organic Chemistry 2nd Sem Introductory Physics

High 4 Physics

2002 Acquisition of SoftMind software for the computerization of registration, accounting and grading system
2004

Appointment of Dr. Wilfred U. Tiu as School Director

Creation of the Parents - Teachers Consultative Council (PTCC)

Acquisition of licensed Dyned computer software and new computers for the Speech Laboratory

Inclusion of Basic Accounting course in High 4 curriculum

Establishment of the Student Council

Founding of the Christian Club, Chinese Club, and Speech and Drama Club

2005

Construction of covered court

Construction of the Chinese Computer Laboratory

Staging of musical play “First Name” and Spring Concert in celebration of the school’s 20th Founding Anniversary

Inclusion of Basic Accounting course in High 3 curriculum

Start of Extreme Fellowship for students

2006

Implementation of Developmental Appropriate Practices (DAP) in Preschool

Installation of computer and multimedia LCD projector in every classroom

2007

Construction of split-level Library

Implementation of Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design (UbD) framework in elementary and high school classes

2008 Chinese curricular changes: adoption of simplified characters, Hanyu Pinyin, and more emphasis on listening and speaking skills
2009

Appointment of Dr Leonides T. Son as Vice Principal

Adoption of Scholastic Assessment and Enrichment Program

Acquisition of Tell Me More® software for the Speech Laboratory

2010

Appointment of Dr Leonides T. Son as Principal

Staging of the musical play “Star Child” by Oscar Wilde in celebration of the school’ silver anniversary

2011 Appointment of Ptr. Philemon Tie as School Officer-in-Charge