Paco Catholic SchoolStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Paco Catholic School. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · Academic Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Paco Catholic School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Academic Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
8
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jun 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

1 entries
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Campus language

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8 terms

B

Blue and White
The official school colors, often used as a shorthand for school pride or identifying school uniforms.

C

CAT-1
Citizens Army Training, a leadership and discipline program for high school students.

N

Noblesse Oblige
The official school motto ('Nobility Obligates'), frequently used as a touchstone for student behavior and school identity.

P

Paconian
The traditional term for a student, faculty member, or graduate of Paco Catholic School.
PCS
The most common abbreviation used by students and the community for Paco Catholic School.

S

SPG
Supreme Pupil Government, the student representative body for the elementary department.
SSG
Supreme Student Government, the representative body for the high school student population.

T

The Canteen
The general term for the dining facilities serving the elementary and high school departments.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
Aldenhuijsen Heritage Center
Formerly the Sacred Heart Building, this structure is named in honor of the school's founder.
ESC Grants
Educational Service Contracting, a government-provided financial subsidy for eligible Junior High School students.
Jaime Cardinal Sin Building
The secondary building housing the high school department and a 1,000-seat auditorium.
Karel Hall
The campus covered court and gymnasium used for sports events and school-wide assemblies.
LRN
Learner Reference Number, the permanent twelve-digit number used by students for all official academic records.
Pope John Paul II Building
A five-story academic building located on the Trece de Agosto side of the campus.
Practical Arts Building
A facility dedicated to vocational and technical education classes.
San Lorenzo Ruiz Building
A five-story academic building constructed in the 1990s to accommodate growing enrollment.
School Aide
The official web portal (schoolaide.pcs.edu.ph) used for student enrollment, registration, and account viewing.
school_canteen
School Canteen
St. Joseph Building
One of the primary multi-story academic buildings on campus containing classrooms and offices.
Student Number
The unique internal identification number required for various school transactions, such as Metrobank tuition payments.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Jun 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Manila for Paco Catholic School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Manila.

Timezone

Asia/Manila

Median Rent

$340

Cost of Living Index

45

Student Population

650,000

City Transportation

Walkability

70

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Jeepney network, Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Rail Transit (MRT)

Nearest Airports

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical monsoon

Avg Annual Temp

85.5°F

Avg Snowfall

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Campus News

Latest updates from Paco Catholic School

Induction of the Grade School Class and Club Officers 2026

Paco Catholic School held its formal induction ceremony for the newly elected student leaders of the Grade School department for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Jul 31, 2026

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Paco Catholic School Main Building Partially Affected by Fire

A large fire in a commercial area along Pedro Gil Avenue partially affected the 10-story SPC building of the school, leading to a temporary shift to online classes.

Apr 20, 2024

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School advisory regarding the April 2024 fire incident; the school clarified that no official solicitation for donations was released by the administration.

School advisory regarding the April 2024 fire incident; the school clarified that no official solicitation for donations was released by the administration.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Paco Catholic School

114th Foundation Day Celebration

November 8, 2026

Paco Catholic School Campus

Annual celebration marking the founding anniversary of Paco Catholic School, traditionally featuring religious services, field demonstrations, and student activities.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@pacocatholicschool.edu.ph

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