SMC’s Milestones

1981

Purchase of 1584 square meters of real estate property bordered by Miguel Cristi and General Luna streets
Blessing of the St. Matthew’s Kiddie Center offering Pre-Elementary education

1982

Construction of the first two floors of the Grade School

1983

First Grade School Graduation

1984

Construction of the first building called Niño Mateo

1986

Government recognition given to St. Matthew’s Academy to open a high school with 62 students enrolled in the first year

1987

First High School Graduation

1988

Acquisition of the school’s first sound system

1989

Construction of a makeshift concrete stage for school programs

1991

Revision of the student handbook

1992

Drafting of the first Faculty Administrative Manual

1993

Birth of the SMC’s Employees’ Cooperative

1994

Completion of the Grade School Building
Occupancy of the Preschool Building by the GRade One
Introduction of computer education in all levels of the Grade School

1995

SMC cited as one of ten best performing schools in the NEAT regionwide
SMC figures in Caltex-DOST national level

1997

Construction of the new building in May
Covered Court for institutional activities and PE classes constructed
Relocation of the Library to the third floor of the new building
SMC declared the cleanest campus in San Mateo

1998

Creation of the Office of Student Affairs and Discipline (OSAD)
Creation of the Academic Office and appointment of the first Academic Directress
Permit to operate summer class in the high school granted
Completion of the campus landscaping and the setting up of resort umbrellas

1999

Preparation of the college curriculum to open degree programs

2000

St. Matthew Academy given permit to open a college department
Preparation of the High School Department for preliminary survey by the PAASCU

2001

Revision of the Faculty-Administration Manual
Revisit of the Mission-VIsion by the Administration, Faculty, Office and Support Personnel
Matthenian changed to Matthean
Birth of the homeroom program in Grade School and High School
Relocation of the Guidance Office, the Registrar’s Office and the Dean’s Office
St. Matthew’s Academy changed to St. Matthew College
The title Overall Directress changed to Executive Vice President
Formation of the Homeroom Parents’ Team (HPT)
Construction of the Multipurpose Hall at the basement
The Grade School second in the NEAT, Division Level
Construction of the waiting shed
Formation of the Faculty/Staff Development Task Force (FDTF)
First Medical Mission with more than ten doctors
Creation of the Office of the Alumni Association and the appointment of its moderator
Appointment of a moderator for Community Extension Program
Birth of the College Student Handbook
Addition of three college courses; AB Communication, BSIT, and BSES
Naming of the Grade School Building as Arsenio Building and the High School Building as Elisea Building
Introduction of Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI) and designation of one computer laboratory for the purpose
Construction of three computer laboratories, 3 audio-visual rooms, and 4 science laboratories in the extension of Elisea Building
Acquisition of more books and multimedia devices for instruction
Drafting of the articles of incorporation and the bylaws and constitution of the Arsenio-Elisea Foundation, Inc., and the election of its first set of officers of the board
Blessing of the new facilities
Hosting of DepEd-sponsored seminar for the schools in San Mateo, Montalban and Concepcion
Weeklong celebration of the 20th Foundation Anniversary of SMC
Launch of the AER Foundation, Inc.
Cementing of the parking space
Hosting of the MANCOM seminar
Repainting of the Arsenio Building and the provision of iron gates on the ground floor
Repainting of the Elisea Building
Implementation of stickers for vehicles servicing students

2002

Accredited status obtained from Bureau of Immigration
Formulation of a formal program for Community Extension (CEP)
Launch of the Pullout Program in English
Launch of the Fostering Program of the Guidance Office
Provision of ‘accordion’ gates/walls to secure the Elisea Building

2003

Landscaping of the school campus and construction of the Marian Garden
Launch of the SMC website during the first ITC/Cyberfest
SMC declared “School of the Future” by the NEAP Deputy Director, DepEd
Renovation of the AER Building and provision of iron fence to enclose it
Repainting of the third floor of the AER Building and installation of electrical facilities

2004

PAASCU Preliminary Survey of the HS Department
SEC Registration of the Alumni Association
First Graduation in college
First Holy Communion held at the SMC gym for the first time
First Lantern Festival, Christmas Tableau
First Christmas dance pageant for Grades 1 and 2
Putting up an airconditioned MI (Multiple Intelligences) room in the GS
Participation of the HS in the Digital LG Quiz Show, Channel 7
Additional Miguel Cristi Gate installed
Repainting of the interior of the canteen and installation of stainless steel counters and exhaust fans
Installation of trunk lines
Provision of a dining area for the HS Faculty
Draping of all classrooms in the AER and Elisea buildings
Reroofing of comfort rooms near the aviary
Installation of vinyl tiles in the basement offices: Student Activity, Consultation, Publication and CEP
Installation of stainless aluminum staircase edge and a manually operated steel roll-up window and door in the Business Office
Use of satellite disk for internet connection
Fencing of the perimiter near the gym area
Additional LCD Panasonic Projector with view tech projector screen
Acquisition of the following laboratory equipment: 1 unit of Microscopic Projector, 1 unit of Main Body Viewer, 1 set of Idea Science Interactive Devices, realia: models of the human heart, human skeleton, magified eye, human ear, and an oral hygiene set; an aquarium with aquatic species

2005

Level 1 PAASCU status granted to the HS Department
The first Family Camp sponsored by the HPT Officers titled FunPamilya
Launch of the St. Matthew Laboratory School