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Maria Montessori Foundation

Caimito Drive, Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City, Philippines


ADMISSIONS






GENERAL PROCEDURES

  1. The family applying for admission must understand and agree with the philosophy, policies, goals and regulations with which the school operates. It is essential that both parents attend the orientation on the Montessori educational process. The orientation is usually held at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

    NOTE:

    PARENT ORIENTATION STARTS AT EXACTLY 9:00 A.M. THOSE WHO WILL ARRIVE AFTER 9:15 A.M. WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE SESSION HALL AND WILL BE ASKED TO ATTEND THE NEXT SCHEDULED PARENT ORIENTATION SHOULD HE/SHE WANT TO PURSUE HIS/HER CHILD'S APPLICATION.

    WE ASK FOR YOUR FULL ATTENTION DURING THE ORIENTATION, SO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM GOING IN AND OUT OF THE ROOM. PLEASE ATTEND TO BUSINESS AND OTHER CALLS AFTER THE ORIENTATION.

  2. Secure and fill in an application form at the Admissions Office.

  3. Submit all admissions requirements after the orientation, before the testing date.

    a. certified true copy of birth certificate (we will honor only the name registered in the birth certificate)
    b. 4 (1x1) ID pictures
    c. 2 recommendation letters from the previous school (Principal/Guidance Counselor/Advisor)
    d. For Casa and Grade 1: school records for those with previous schooling.
    For Grade 2 to High School : report cards of the preceding and current school years. e. For foreigners: Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)
    f. Report of any and all psychological tests taken.

  4. Pay the processing fee of P1,000.00 or $25 before the testing date. Only one-half of this amount is refundable if the child doesn't take the test or if he discontinues his application.

  5. Take the entrance test as scheduled. Confirm the schedule with the Admission's Office a day or two before test day.

  6. The child together with his/her parents, shall come for a scheduled interview with the Head Directress of the level applied for.

  7. Get the results of the exams from the Admissions Office two working days after testing. For all tests before January, results of acceptance are usually given one week after the interview. Between January and May, the results will be given within three working days after the interview.

  8. Pay at least 25% of the school loan within 10 working days upon receipt of the letter of acceptance, as a commitment for enrollment. We shall interpret your non-response as a decision not to enroll at MMF.

  9. Come for enrollment within the enrollment period in May.




GRADE SCHOOL ADMISSION GUIDELINES


I. Admission/Readmission

A. Admission of a new student to MMF is dependent on his having satisfactorily met the requirements for entrance;

  1. Interview and entrance test for the level applied for

  2. Submission of pertinent documents

B. All incoming students are accepted on a PROBATIONARY STATUS. If they will have met academic and conduct requirements at the end of the school year, they can reapply for the following school year.

C. All students must indicate their intention to re-enroll for the succeeding school year before the end of the current school year. Failure to so may mean forfeiture of their space in favor of incoming applicants.

D. The admission/readmission of a student to MMF is conditioned by the parents' commitment to cooperate in helping the student, as well as by the student's academic performance and conduct during the school year.

E. Repeated failure to improve on the academic performance and/or behavior means that the system may not work for the student; therefore, it may be recommended that the student transfer to another school.




GRADE 7 TO HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION GUIDELINES


I. Admission/Readmission

A. Admission of a new student to MMF is dependent on his having satisfactorily met the requirements for entrance:

  1. A final average of at least 80% in the previous level, with no failing marks in any subject and in conduct.

  2. Cut-off scores in the entrance tests for the level applied for

  3. Submission of pertinent documents.

B. All incoming students are accepted on a PROBATIONARY STATUS. If they will have met academic and conduct requirements at the end of the school year, they can reaply for the following school year.

C. All students must indicate their intentions to re-enroll for the succeeding school year before the end of the current school year. Failure to do so mean forfeiture of their space in favor of incoming applicants.

D. Grade 6 students who have completed the Montessori curriculum at MMF must apply for acceptance into the high school.

E. The admission/readmission of a student to MMF is conditioned by his academic performance, effort, and conduct during the school year. Failing in 2 units in the final average means that the student fails the year. Unless the student has been reconsidered for readmission, (as recommended by the faculty meeting en banc and finally approved by the Academic Council), MMF may not accept repeaters.

F. The Academic Council of MMF gives the final approval with regard to the admission/readmission of students of any level in any department.


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ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE FOR NEW STUDENTS


  1. Report to the registrar and turn in your report card(Form 138) of the preceding year to secure an Admission Form (E-4) and medical CERTIFICATE FORMS (C-1 and C-2).

  2. Submit accomplished E-4 and medical forms to the registrar.

  3. Secure and fill in the registration card (E-5) and have it signed by the registrar.

  4. Pay at the Cashier’s office. Keep the student copy of the registration card to be presented on the first day of school as proof of enrolment.


    NOTE: New students may lose their space if they do not enroll within the prescribed period.


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FEES


HIGH SCHOOL

A. School Fees

  1. Schedule of payments must be strictly observed. Non-payment on dates due means that the child may not issued the evaluation report for the quarter. A surcharge of 12% per annum will be charged for payments made seven working days after due date.

  2. A student who withdraws at any time during the year will be charged the tuition fee for the quarters or part of the quarter they have attended at Maria Montessori Foundation. There must be a written notice to the school for the withdrawal to avoid paying the balance for the rest of the school year and non-release of records.

  3. A student who registers, and then withdraws before the year begins is entitled to refund of all tuition fees. He will be assessed the P500.00 processing fee.


B. School Loan

  1. Each student (from Casa to High School) will be asked to lend a loan to the Foundation for the duration of his stay in school. The loan is meant for capital expenditures like improvement of the physical plant and of instruction such as faculty development and training.

  2. The amount is eligible for refund without interest when the student leaves the school.

  3. Refund may be obtained not earlier than May 15.

  4. Reassessment of the status of the loan may be made at the end of the preceding school year.


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SCHOLARSHIPS


Maria Montessori Foundation has the following scholarships available to deserving students.

  1. Academic scholarships are awarded to high school students with outstanding achievements, evidenced by the scholastic records.

    a. Scholarship A grants a 50% discount tuition fee. All other fees will be paid for by the scholar.

    b. Scholarship B grants 25% discount of tuition fee. All other fees will be paid for by the scholar.

  2. Foundation scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students who need financial assistance. Foundation scholar enjoys 50% of total school fees, excluding books and classroom materials and partial/full exemption from the mandatory school loan as approved by a committee on scholarships, headed by a member of the Board of Trustees.

  3. Sponsored scholarships are awarded annually to students from other schools who have shown outstanding academic achievement and are in need of financial assistance. The student should have passed the qualifying exams. They enjoy a 50% or full discount of total school fees and full exemption from the mandatory school loan as approved by a committee on scholarships, headed by a member of the Board of Trustees.


SCHOLARSHIP PROBATION

Any scholar who fails to meet two scholarship requirements at the end of the school year is put on a probationary status for the first quarter of the following school year. He must meet the scholarship requirements in the first quarter to merit the said scholarship for the whole year.

A scholar can enjoy a probationary status only once in his four years in school.

 

LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

The school can only accept a maximum of 25% of the high school population on scholarship.

 

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarship 1: Free tuition fee and waiver on school loan.

Scholarship 2: Foundation scholarship: 50% tuition fee and waiver on school loan.

This scholarship program is for Grade 7 and First Year High School .
To qualify for this grant, these initial criteria must be met:

  1. A final average of 88% from the preceding school year

  2. A final average of 88% for each of these subjects: English, Filipino, Math, Science and Social Studies. No failing marks in any other subjects.

  3. Satisfactory conduct grade (not lower that 83%) in the last 3 school years.

  4. Active membership/leadership in school, community and church organization attested to by supervising adults.

  5. Evidence of financial need


Application Procedure:

  1. Fill-up the prescribed application form for the scholarship.
  2. Submit all admission requirements. 
    
- Form 138 or Report card of the preceding and current 
  school years.
- Letter of recommendation from the Principal. 
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate. 
- 2 (1x1) ID pictures 
- Photocopy of Parent's ITR for the last 3 years
  (originals will be required before final admission).
  3. Take tests as scheduled. Only applicants who have complied with the requirements will be tested.
  4. Applicants who passed all tests will be scheduled for interview with the screening committee.
  5. Parents of applicants who have been interviewed will also be scheduled for subsequent interviews.

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PARENT ORIENTATION AND ENTRANCE TESTS SCHEDULES


OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010

Casa/Pre-school (ages 2.5 to 5 years old)

Grade School (Grades 1 to 5)

High School (Grade 7 to Second Year High School)

PARENT ORIENTATION


9:00 AM - 10:00 AM


Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month


(Please confirmed your

attendance by calling

(02) 809-48-23)

ENTRANCE TESTING


Grade 3 to High School

Grades 1 and 2 - Schedule of tests & interview will be upon completion of application requirements

Casa/Pre-school - on going/open enrollment.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL


Available for qualified students
For details please call the Admissions Office: 842-4409/
842-6352



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