Rizal Province directory, Volume I.

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THE MALABON NORMAL AND HIGH SCHOOL
Malabon, Rizal
The first Catholic Normal School in the Philippine
Islands for the training of young ladies in the profession
of teaching was founded at Malabon, Rizal in 1926 by His
Grace, Most Reverend Michael J. O'Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The Foreign Mission Sisters of Saint
Dominic of Maryknoll, New York, were placed in charge of
the school and thus today The Malabon Normal and High
School (a boarding and day school for girls) exists under
the Archbishop's distinguished patronage.
The school is recognized by the Government and offers
every advantage to parents desirous of giving their children
an up-to-date, refined, complete education.
Boys are accepted in the Primary and Intermediate
Departments.
All classes are conducted in English by American Sisters.
CURRICULUM IN THE SECONDARY AND NORMAL
DEPARTMENTS
The curriculum consists of four years high school at the
end of which time diplomas are awarded to those who satisfactorily complete the course. Then follows a two-year
Normal College course with approved courses in academic
and professional subjects, and in Methods and Principles
of Teaching. The Normal School students find adequate opportunity for practice teaching in the Practice School.
Applicants for admission to the first year Normal must
have successfully completed the four-year General High School
course.
Classes in Religion are held daily through out the school.
All pupils, regardless of creed, are required to take the course
in Religion,
A special course in Latin is offered to boys.

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