policy & procedures

ADMISSION GUIDELINES AND POLICIES

1. 📅 Age Requirements for Enrollment

Our school adheres to Department of Education (DepEd) standards, including the latest updates for Kindergarten eligibility:

• Kindergarten Admission (DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2025):
  Children must be 5 years old on or before October 31, 2025.

  • Children who turn 5 between November 1 and December 31, 2025 may still be admitted if they:

    • ✅ Have completed a 1-year Early Childhood Development (ECD) program from a recognized center, or

    • ✅ Pass the school’s ECD Readiness Checklist during enrollment or within the first week of classes.

  • Grade 1 Admission (DepEd Order No. 3, s. 2018):
    Children who completed Kindergarten in a recognized school may enroll in Grade 1 as long as they met the age requirement of 5 years within their Kindergarten school year.

2.  📝 Agreement to School Policies

Upon enrollment, the students and their parents expressly undertake to abide by all school rules and regulations, and such shall be a continuing undertaking and condition for the student’s continued enrollment with the school.

3.  📂 Document Submission
All submitted documents become part of the student’s permanent record and may not be withdrawn, except under conditions allowed by:

• • School policy

  • RA 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012)

  • Other applicable laws and regulations

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