Abstract
This study explores the awareness and engagement of senior high school students with the Vision, Mission, and Goals (VMG) of a private Catholic school in Davao City, examining how these elements impact academic motivation and student involvement. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, the study surveys 136 students through a structured questionnaire to evaluate their familiarity with and application of the institution’s VMG. The results indicate that students generally possess a high level of awareness of the VMG, facilitated by substantial exposure through school activities and communications. However, their understanding remains limited, as many students are unable to fully articulate the principles in their own words. Although students demonstrate a high degree of alignment with the VMG in terms of personal values, the consistent application of these principles in daily life is less evident. Additionally, the study finds no significant differences in awareness or engagement based on gender, grade level, or academic strand, suggesting that current dissemination strategies effectively reach a broad student population. The analysis reveals a moderate positive correlation between awareness and engagement, underscoring that while awareness serves as a foundation for engagement, it alone is insufficient to drive meaningful participation. The study concludes that to enhance student engagement, the integration of VMG into both academic and extracurricular activities should be strengthened, with a focus on interactive and reflective methods. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on values-based education, offering practical recommendations for improving the internalization and application of institutional values in students' academic and personal development.
