The credit course system adopted in the Secondary Division at Saint Mary’s Orthodox College
offers an interactive instructive experience tailored to meet the various capabilities of
our learners. This system allows learners to explore their potentials in their chosen path
over the course of three years respectively known as the sophomore, junior and senior years.
With the holistic approach instilled within the educational methodology and practice of the
system, learners simultaneously explore crucial educational abilities and life skills that
enrich their learning experience and shape their personalities. Furthermore, the learners
are thoroughly prepared for the university entrance requirements like the PSAT, SAT
examinations, as well as other tests and requirements. Learners are also exposed to various
educational programs, such as the advisory sessions, cultural program, and youth stewardship
programs, that contribute to their self-growth and strengthen their sense of initiative.
Additionally, learners undergo an extensive career guidance process with experts, which
enlightens their future career decisions before going to university.
Youth Stewardship Program:
In this program, our youth is trained to enrich their civic engagement, citizenship, and
social and humanitarian commitment spirits. They also develop self-dignity. Practically,
this program invites our secondary learners to devote an assigned number of free hours for
community service in social and humanitarian organizations. Consequently, they learn more
about and interact with God’s creation in the real world around them.
Cultural Program:
This program supports the academic curriculum of cultural competencies and social skills.
Through weekly sessions, mentored by facilitators from the educational body, our secondary
learners discuss interconnected topics related to the general Theme of the Year and present
it to their classmates in creative productions. Some of the educational goals of this
program are: developing critical thinking, as well as, applying the art of communication, in
addition to enriching their self-confidence, self-discipline and respect to each other.
Rather than providing answers, the Cultural Program opens new horizons of thought and
research, thus helping learners realize concepts from different perspectives of cultural,
social, moral, and spiritual dimensions.
Career Guidance Program:
The Career Guidance Program meets the rising need for thorough professional guidance. Since
learners in the Secondary Division go through major decision-making concerning their future
career, this program helps learners relate their aptitudes and capabilities to their
interests, character traits, and aspirations. It also familiarizes them with major fields of
study in universities in Lebanon, as well as types of tasks and responsibilities required in
various jobs from practitioners in the field.
