About Us | HIMC - Holy Infant Montessori Center

HISTORY OF HIMC

The HIMC is a family-owned educational institution offering preschool, elementary, and secondary education. It traces its roots to a humble beginning and continues to look forward to further growth in the educational field.

It all started with a young lady's mission in life. This lady was Carmencita "Chit" Hernandez Reyes, who envisioned a progressive society wherein members traced their roots to a disciplined and structured setting, a place recognizing the uniqueness of every individual for self-discovery, appreciation, and self-application, thus forming the foundation of an individual into becoming a pillar of its society.

CARMENCITA HERNANDEZ REYES

Foundress: Holy Infant Montessori Center

Summer of 1977, the Holy Infant Montessori Center's (HIMC) flame was lighted under the tutelage of Mrs. Reyes, in a cozy residence in West Triangle. A year later, HIMC was established in B.F. Homes, Caloocan City.Consequently, the Grade School Department was founded in the year 1983.

Year 1986 was a milestone, with the HIMC with Preschool garnering Recognition Status from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS). This was followed by Complete Elementary Courses being recognized in 1988.

School year 1992, the torch of leadership was passed on to Mr. Gerard H. Reyes. After four years, school year 1996, the HIMC committed itself deeper to its vision by opening a High School Department and responding to the call of the times by integrating computer education in its offerings.

Subsequently, the management constructed a covered athletic court and initiated the renovation of the old building to suit the ever-changing needs of the educational institution.

Year 2004 marked the expansion of the main building. Also, the High School Department was awarded Recognition Status by the Department of Education.

Year 2012 marked the start of the DepEd-mandated K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum in HIMC. Senior High School was opened in school year 2016-2017 with the air-conditioning of all classrooms. Then HIMC had its first batch of Senior High School graduates in SY 2017-2018.

Tracing and continuing to look back at HIMC's humble beginnings have been very enriching to the school. Specifically, always envisioning the mission of its Foundress, that is to have profit as secondary to practicing sound business principles and quality education, has been the secret to the school's success.

Schoolyear 2020-2021 marks a new chapter in HIMC as it ventures into online learning. It is a testament that we, in HIMC adapt to any situation to ensure providing quality education to all our students.

MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

HIMC exists to bring the benefits of HIMC scholastic activities to the Filipino people via ONLINE LEARNING.

Our mission is to promote educational competence which would enhance the literacy of every Filipino thus enhancing the quality of individual lives as we produce highly competent future leaders of our country which will both satisfy client needs and optimize long-term growth as the primary means of ensuring the well-being of clients, employees and shareholders. Further, it is envisioned that this educational commitment is done in honor of the Lord Jesus who was once a child.

We aim to succeed in our mission by accepting the following basic values which are integral to the company's philosophy.

Striving for excellence: We work in HIMC not just to satisfy the basic needs but rather with the perennial mindset of striving for excellence. We aim to be the BENCHMARK in the Philippines.

Integrity: We conduct activities with uncompromising honesty and integrity with our customers, colleagues and ourselves.

Satisfied Clients: We are committed to uncompromising excellence which means meeting agreed standards. For our external clients, we meet our commitment by producing effective, reliable and competent graduates who are well-rounded, academically proficient and respondent to the call of the times.

People: The individual is trusted as responsible and accountable and is recognized for his or her work and achievement. We value loyalty to the company and encourage initiative and innovation. We are committed to develop our employees so they may have the opportunity to achieve high professional standards. We encourage people to work as a team towards a common goal in an atmosphere of openness and mutual respect.