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A. ADMISSION

MDSN follows an Open Admission policy wherein students are accepted on the basis of :

1. entrance exam
2. academic standing
3. personal interview
4. recommendation / good moral certification from previous school

In order to regulate the student population in relation to the school’s enrolment, it requires the old students who intend to stay for another school year to pay a reservation fee during the 2nd week of January. This fee is non-refundable, non-transferable but deductible from the tuition fee, otherwise the limited slots are given to other qualified applicants.

Admission serves for the whole year. If, for any reason, a student withdraws from the school, an official clearance is required. Cancellation of registration requires a letter from the parent/guardian of the student.

 

B. TUITION FEE REFUND

The school follows the DECS policy on refund as stipulated in the 1992 Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, 8th edition as follows;

1. Tuition fees are payable in cash or installment basis by using the Tuition Payment Plan.

2. Withdrawal within the 1st week of classes: 10% of total tuition and fees withheld.

3. Withdrawal within the 2nd week of classes: 20% of total tuition and fees withheld.

4. On the Third week of classes: No refund shall be made

5. Registration and testing fees are non-transferable.

6. Reservation fee is non-refundable and non-transferable but shall be credited to tuition fee.

7. No student shall be allowed to take the third periodical test unless all financial obligations are settled.

 

C. DROPPING/TRANSFERRING

 

1. In case a student drops from enrollment, notice is given
to the adviser and the Registrar.

2. Secure drop-out form from the Principal’s office, which
must be signed by the following personnel:

• Adviser
• Subject Teachers
• Guidance Counselor
• Librarian
• Accounting/Cashier
• Registrar
• Principal
  

3. Failure to do the foregoing conditions would mean, unauthorized withdrawal and the school will charge the student the total amount of the tuition fee for the year.

 

D. EXAMINATION

 

I. Monthly Examination (High-school)

1. One – Two long tests are administered per subject area per quarter

1.1 All long tests in all subject areas are administered within the span of two(2) half-days such that a maximum of three- four 3-4 subjects are given on each half day, forty- five minutes for each subject per year level.

1.2 Printed schedule of long test is posted at least a week before the actual examination to give students ample time to study.

1.3 Long tests are departamental in nature; i.e., the same type of test is administered to the students of the same year level in each subject and at the same schedule.

II . QUARTERLY EXAMINATIONS

 

1. The schedule and guidelines set for three (3) quarterly examinations for the CASA and four (4) quarterly examinations for the elementary and high school should be strictly followed.

2. Financial obligations must be settled before the examination to enable the student to take the exam.

3. A student must secure an examination permit from the Cashier’s office and present it to the adviser on the day of the examination.

4. Quarterly examination in all subjects are administered within three (3) days such that a maximum of three (3) subjects are given in each half-day, one hour for each subject per grade/year level.

5. Printed copies of the schedule of the quarterly examination are given to all students at least one (1) week before the actual examination day to give the students ample time to study. The schedule of quarterly exam is also posted on the bulletin board.

6. Students are expected to observe all rules and procedures.

7. No special examination shall be given to students with unexcused absences during the examination week. If the student has valid reason for being absent, he will be given a different set of examination.

8. After the test papers have been checked and evaluated, parents should sign and return the papers to the adviser.

 

E. GRADING SYSTEM

 

CASA DEPARTMENT

1. The Montessori de Sto. Niño of Meycauayan adopts the averaging system
There shall be three (3) grading periods. The grades from the first up to the third quarter in each subject are added and then divided by three to get the final grade. All the final grades will then be summed up and divided by the total number of subjects.

2. Descriptive grades are also given in every Montessori skill learned and mastered per quarter.

96 - Outstanding
88 - 95 - Very Satisfactory
85 - 87 - Moderately Satisfactory
76 - 84 - Fair
75 - Needs Improvement and Mastery

ELEMENTARY- AVERAGING SYSTEM

1. There shall be four (4) grading periods using the averaging system. The grades from the first up to the fourth quarter in each subject are added and then divided by four to get the final grade. All the final grades will then be summed up and divided by the total numbers of subjects. This will be the general average.

2. The numerical system of grading shall be used and grades shall be expressed in the multiples of 0ne (1).

3. Students promotion shall be subjected and shall continue to be based on the minimum performance standard of 75%. Seventy percent (70%) shall remain the lowest grade for a failing subject that can be indicated in the student’s report card.

 

SECONDARY – CUMMULATIVE SYSTEM

1. There shall be four (4) grading periods using the cumulative system. This means that the former grade had a 30% weight and 70% of the new grade per subject, (e.g. English 1st grading grade of 30% will be added to the 70% of the 2nd grading grade that will make –up the final grade).

2. At the end of the 4th quarter, final grade in each subject shall be added up divided by the number of subjects per level. Whatever is the result is its general average.

3. The numerical system of grading shall be used and grades shall be expressed in the multiple of one (1).

4. Students promotion shall be subjected and shall continue to be based on the minimum performance standers of 75%. Seventy percent (70%) shall remain the lowest grade for a failing subject that can be indicated on the student’s report card.

5. A student shall be retained in the level if he/she incurs failure of three units or more during the regular school year and unable to make up for the failed subjects during the summer sessions. Retained students need to repeat only those subjects in the next curriculum level.

F. REPORT CARDS

1. The report card is issued on the third week after periodical tests, the card should be returned on the following day after it has been signed by the parents/ guardians to show that they are aware of the progress their son/daughter made both in the academics subject as well as the behavioral aspects of his/her school life.

2. It is important that the parent/s should come to get his/her child’s report card and attend the Parent – Teacher’s Conference every quarter.

3. Report card must be kept clean and neat at all times.

4. In case of loss, an affidavit of loss should be presented to the adviser and Guidance Counselor and minimal amount shall be charged.

 

G. DETERMINING HONORS

MDSN recognizes exemplary performance and achievements of outstanding Montessorians in the fields of academics, co–curricular activities, athletics, discipline, deportment, general excellence and responsible school life.

To the deserving Montessorians, the following honors and awards are conferred during the school year.

Top “5” in Academics
Valedictorian medal
Salutatorian medal
Honorable Mention medals

Deportment Awardee
Leadership Awardee
Loyalty Awardee
Dr. Maria Montessori Most Independent Child Awardee

Outstanding Boy Scout Awardee
Outstanding Girl Scout Awardee

CASA and ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT

1. Top honor pupils graduating from the Advanced Casa and Elementary school (Grade VI) shall be declared First Honors and Second Honors respectively.

2. All the deserving pupils graduating from the regular classes shall be considered in the selection of honor pupils.

3. Selection of honor pupils shall be based on the following criteria:

Academic 80%
Co-curricular 10%
Deportment 10%
Total 100%

4. Co-curricular activities shall be based on the quality of the candidates participation and leadership in the activities in school government, development projects in the community, civic activities, dramatics and others.

5. In case of a tie, the rank of each student shall be the average of the places which they occupy.

HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

1. The designations Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Honorable Mentions shall apply to graduating honor students in all levels of the secondary schools.

2. The number of honor students to be declared honorable mention shall be more than one percent (1%) of the total number of graduating students.

3. Any member of a graduating class is eligible to be candidate for honors if he/she meets the following requirements:

• He must not have a grade lower than 83% in any subjects during the fourth year in any grading period, as recorded in the student’s forms 137 and 138-A.
• He must have completed the curriculum years within the prescribed length of years, meaning four consecutive years. However, consideration for students who spent more than four years of schooling may be given, due to unavoidable circumstances such as serious ailments, calamities and peace and order situations, as the case may be. Documentary proof should be presented to registrar /principal.
• He must be an active member of at least two authorized organizations or clubs (duly approved and sanctioned by the school) during the fourth year in the school where he is graduating.
• He must have conducted himself in conformity with the school rules and regulations.
• Any student running for honors who has been suspended twice within the school year shall be given one rank lower than his/her attained rank.

4. In case of a tie, the rank of each student shall be the average of the places they occupy.

The following criteria and corresponding weights shall be used in determining the honor students.

Quality -------------------- Weight
Academic Excellence ---- 8 pts.
Co –curricular ------------ 1 pt.
Deportment -------------- 1 pt.
Total ---------------------- 10 points

With the goal of giving our students the chance to join different co- curricular activities which are suited to their talents and capabilities in order to achieve the highest degree of developing themselves in all aspects (physical, moral, spiritual, aesthetics and intellectual) and the community where they belong, the following organizations were created:

• Student Government Organization – SGO
• Cadet/CadetteCandidateCourse- COCC
• SciMath Club
• Boy and Girl Scouts
• Dulaang MDSN
• MDSN Dance Troupe and Glee Club
• Computer Club
• Drum and Lyre Band
  

 

H. PROMOTION AND FAILURE

 

CASA DEPARTMENT

 

a.  A general final grade of 80% is required for promotion, to the next CASA grade level.- that is, provided the pupil passes all the basic subjects namely : Reading both in English and Filipino, Mathematics and Writing. If he fails to pass the above subjects, he is barred from advancing to the next level even if he earns final general average of 75%.

 

b.  A pupil with a final rating of 75 to 77 on any of the subjects written above which manifest that he didn’t master them fully will be recommended to take enrichment classes during summer.

 

ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT

 

a.  A general final grade of 75% is required for promotion to the next grade level – that is, provided the student passes all the basic subjects, namely: English, Mathematics, Filipino, History and Science. If he fails to pass the above-named subjects, he is barred from advancing to the next level even if earns a final general average of 75%.

 

b.  A  student who fails two times in the same grade level will be recommended for transfer to another school.

 

c.  A student with a final rating of 75% to 77% on any of the subjects written below will be recommended to take enrichment classes during summer.

English                 Science
Mathematics        Civics

Filipino

 

HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

 

a. The passing grade in any given subject shall be 75%.

b. Promotion shall be by subjects and numbers of units. A student who fails in one of the two units has to take summer classes for the failed subjects.

c. A student who fails in these or more units is retained in the same year level.

d. If a fourth year student has a failing mark of one or two units at the end of the school year, he is required to attend summer classes and pass the subject/s to fulfill/ comply with the requirements for graduation.

e. A student with a final rating of 75% to 77% on any of the subjects written below will be recommended to take enrichment classes during summer.

English                         Science
Mathematics               History
Filipino

The school reserves the right to refuse admission of any student who:

• Has incurred academic deficiencies for the immediately preceding school year e.g. failure in any subject.
• Has violated the school’s code of conduct which may be sanctioned by expulsion or exclusion, or dropping from the rolls as prescribed by the DEPED or the Manual of Regulations for  Private School or MDSN Student Handbook

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

 Uniform and Proper Grooming

         

A Montessorian wears his/her uniform with dignity and pride.  He observes proper grooming, hygiene and simplicity at all times.

 

1. All students must report to class during school days in the prescribed (right shade and color) uniform. The uniform must be clean and well- pressed. During instances when they are allowed to report in casual wear, their attire should always be simple, modest, and appropriate for the occasion.

 

2. The official uniform prescribed for all students consist of the following:

 

BOYS

CASA

1. Plain white polo jacket with maroon MDSN embroidered logo at the left breast.
2. Two pleats with button at the back
3. Maroon short pants, palm beach cloth, above the knee
4. Black shiny leather shoes and plain white socks.

ELEMENTARY

1. Plain white polo jacket with maroon MDSN embroidered logo at the left breast pocket.
2. Two pleats with button at the back
3. Maroon shorts, palm beach cloth above the knee for Grades  1 – III.
4. Maroon long pants, palm beach cloth for Grade IV –VI
5. Black shiny leather shoes and plain white socks.

HIGH SCHOOL

1. Tetoron white cloth polo with MDSN pin at the left collar.

2. Maroon slacks.

3. Black shinny leather shoes and plain white socks

                                                                                                                                                                     
GIRLS

CASA

1. Plain white blouse with baby collar and puff sleeves.
2. MDSN embroidered logo on the left collar of the blouse
3. Checkered cloth Empire cut.
4. String size ribbon tied around the collar of the blouse completes the MDSN uniform.
5. Black shiny leather shoes and white plain socks (boots are not allowed)

ELEMENTARY

1. Plain white blouse with navy collar and MDSN logo on the left collar.
2. Straight checkered vest.
3. Checkered skirt with back pleats (2 inches below the knee)
4. String size ribbon tied around the collar of the blouse completes the MDSN uniform.
5. Black shiny leather shoes and white plain socks (boots are not allowed)

HIGH SCHOOL

1. Tetoron white long sleeves blouse with baby collar.
2. Checkered skirt with black pants (2 inches below the knee)
3. I inch crist cross tie with MDSN pin on its center completes the uniform.
4. Black shiny leather shoes and white plain socks (boots are not allowed)

P.E. UNIFORM

The prescribed P.E. uniform should be worn only during P.E. day only with inexpensive white rubber shoes and white socks.

 

CASA/PRIMARY GRADE I-III

GIRLS
MDSN P.E. Uniform with cullotes maroon skirt.

 

BOYS
MDSN P.E. T-shirt with maroon jogging pants with embroidered MDSN name and logo

 

INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL

MDSN P.E. T shirt with maroon jogging pants with embroidered MDSN name and logo.

 

3. An ID with latest student’s photo should be worn at all times during school hours.

 

GROOMING

BOYS

1. Hair care is a part of grooming. It must be decent and manly and well-trimmed boy’s cut, commonly known as barber’s cut. Hair must not cover the nape or touch the eyebrows. The use of gel, pomade, oil hair spray or dye is not allowed. It is presumed that proper and decent haircut would not warrant the use of such.

 

2. Students are not permitted to wear body accessories except a simple and inexpensive wrist watch.

 

3. Moustache and beard must be shaved.

 

4. Fingernails must properly cut. Nail polish is not allowed in the school.

 

5. Tattoos and body piercing are strictly banned.

 

6. Plain white undershirt must be always be tucked.

 

7. Wearing cap is prohibited in the school.

 

GIRLS

 

1. Hair must always be neatly combed, well-clipped or tied when needed.

 

2. Sporting faddish haircut, hairstyles and ribbon is not allowed.

 

3. Wearing ostentations bracelets, necklaces, and chokers, earrings, rings is not allowed.

 

4. Fingernails must be properly cut. Nail polish is not allowed. Wearing make-up, likewise, is not allowed, except during special occasions.

 

5. Wearing hat/cap is prohibited

 

I.  ATTENDANCE

 

1. ATTENDANCE

a. Regular attendance is required to all students.

 

b. A student must present an excuse letter signed by his parents to the adviser. The adviser will sign the letter and the student will present it to all subject teachers. Without such, the absence will be considered unexcused.

 

c. The guidance counselor shall be informed of the student’s reason/s for absence through the handbook.

 

d. In case of absence due to hospitalization, the student must present a doctor’s certificate.

 

e. Absences do not excuse a student from doing his assignments, experiments, theme writing, book report, term paper or any school requirements.

f. No make-up test/special exam will be given to students with unexcused absence/s.

 

g. Request for early dismissal of a student must be submitted in writing to the adviser (signed by the parent/guardian), noted by the Guidance Counselor.

2. TARDINESS

1. The flag ceremony will start at 6:45 a.m.
2. Classes start at 7:00 a.m
3. Habitual tardiness shall be dealt with accordingly and should be reported to the Guidance Counselor by the subject teacher and/or adviser.
4. A student is late when he arrives school during or after the flag ceremony.

3. CUTTING CLASSES

1. A student must attend all his subjects on time. He must comply fully with the number of hours required for each subject.
2. Being present in some classes and absent in another is considered cutting classes.
3. A student who fails to attend his morning classes is required to present an excuse letter with parents’ signature to the Guidance Counselor.

J. TUTORIAL CLASSES

1. Students are not allowed to be tutored by their subject teacher and adviser.
2. Tutorial classes shall be under the supervision of the school under certain terms and conditions.

K. LETTER TO PARENTS

 

         Letters are sent to parents as the need arises. Attached to the letter is a Reply Slip which parents must sign and return to the class adviser.

 

L. PARENTS’/GUESTS’/GUARDIANS’ VISIT

 

CASA

After the opening of classes, parents/guardians are allowed only five (5) days to stay outside the room.

 

PRE-ELEMENTARY/ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL

1. Parents are not allowed to go directly to the classroom during class hours except on emergency cases. Those who wish to see the teachers or vice versa must set an appointment for a conference in a place designated by the school during their free time only.
2. Parents are not allowed to bring packed lunch to the rooms or stay in assisting the children in taking their meals. Packed lunches may be deposited to the packed lunch counter near the guard’s post. All lunch boxes shall be properly labeled. The school is not liable for any losses
3. A permit to leave the campus must be secured from the Guidance Counselor if a parent wishes to bring along the child with him.
4. Any problem regarding the students should be referred to the adviser. Likewise, any problem regarding the teacher should be referred to the principal.

M. MONTESSORIAN CONDUCT

 

A. FLAG CEREMONY

 

Student must attend all academic classes regularly from:

CASA
1st Session
7:00 a.m. – 10: 00 a.m.
2nd Session
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
3rd Session
1:00 pm – 4:00 p.m.

PRIMARY GRADE I –III

7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE GRADE IV – VI
7:00 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Practical foresight on the traffic should be made to make sure they report to school promptly.

1. Flag Ceremony starts at 6:45 a.m.
2. A Montessorian should be punctual in the formation.
3. He should participate in the singing of the national anthem.
4. He should listen attentively to the announcement that might be made and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. He should proceed to the classroom quietly after the flag ceremony.

B. BEFORE ENTERING THE SCHOOL CAMPUS

1. Wear complete uniform and I.D. everyday.
2. Respect should be accorded to the school guard.
3. Present the letter of excuse to the teachers for an absence incurred the previous day/s.

                                                                                              
C. IDENTIFICATION CARDS

1. A student must pin the I.D.  before entering the school.
2. A student must wear the I.D. in the school at all times.
3. I.D. card is not transferable. Lending and borrowing I.D. will mean confiscation.
4. A student who loses his I.D. must inform his adviser immediately. Replacement will only be given upon request and application approved by the Principal.

   for first loss of I.D., a fee of P 100,000 will be paid for a new I.D.

   for second loss of I.D., a fee of P 200.00 will paid and an “Affidavit of Loss’ should be presented.

5. A student who is found guilty of tampering and/or maliciously keeping other student’s I.D. will undergo disciplinary measures.