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ADMISSION POLICY
Recruitment, Admission, and Placement Policy and ProcedureA. RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSION POLICY STATEMENTMother of Divine Providence School (MDPS) is a Catholic institution that provides a comprehensive three-level basic education. This includes early education (nursery and kindergarten), elementary education (grades 1-6), and secondary education (junior high school and senior high school).The school initiates its promotion through word of mouth among stakeholders and distribution of brochures/flyers. It also employs social media as a key component of its recruitment strategy. The school maintains an informative website, Mother of Divine Providence School, as well as a Facebook page, and some uploads on YouTube. School-to-school promotion and open-house are also held as part of recruitment and promotion. MDPS welcomes Filipino Catholic students aged 4 to 18 who have successfully completed the admission screening process. Students are accepted based on the school’s capacity to fulfill their educational needs. Admission and retention are contingent upon each student’s ability to meet the academic, moral, and behavioral standards set by the school. THE MDPS Admission Screening Process includes the following: • Filing of Application Forms • Testing • Interview B. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS1. Old MDPS Students: The MDPS Form 138 (Report Card) is a requirement for enrolment. The report card verifies that a student is free of any obligation in the previous school year, and therefore is qualified to enroll for the current school year. 2. New Students: A new student who wants to apply at MDPS should meet the following requirements in accordance with the Department of Education. • Age Requirement: Nursery – 4 years old Kinder – 5 years old Grade 1 – 6 years old Grade 11 – 17-18 years old • Report Card/Certified copy of the latest grades with a general average of 80% or above and no grades below 80% or failing grades in any subjects. • Conduct grade not lower than S (85-89%) and has no disciplinary case. • Copy of PSA Birth Certificate • Copy of Baptismal Certificate • Certification of Good Moral Character/Letter of Recommendation form the Principal/Guidance Counselor of previous school • Medical Certificate (if the child has any medical issues) • Two (2) recent 1x1 photos with name written at the back • Accomplished MDPS Student Information Sheet • Must pass the Entrance Examination (written and oral) • Reservation fee of P 3,000.00 (for qualified applicants only- non-refundable) • All documents must be placed in a big brown envelope. C. PROCEDURES1. Application Period Application period starts November of the current school year. 2. TESTING PERIOD After submission of the required documents and payments of Application and Testing Fee, the entrance exam is scheduled. 3. APPLICATION PROCEDURES All application forms are secured from the Registrar’s Office. The following procedures must be observed: 1. Present the admission requirements to the registrar’s office, which include the current report card (Form 138), Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate and ID pictures. 2. Fill out the Application Form for Admission. 3. If the admission requirements are met, the applicant will be scheduled for entrance exam and will be advised to pay the Testing fee of P575 at the Cashier’s office. 4. After payment, the applicant must present the O.R. to the registrar’s office. 5. The Registrar will confirm the applicant’s schedule for entrance exam by issuing a test permit. 6. The test permit must be presented to the guidance office on the interview and testing date. The guidance The Counselor will conduct an interview with the applicant before administering the entrance exam. |
