King's Child Learning Center is a Christian school with the mission of providing quality education from a Biblical worldview. It aims to mold students to be God-fearing, self-disciplined, and responsible individuals through permeating the curriculum with spiritual truth. The school emphasizes strong academic performance as well as spiritual and character development in accordance with Christian values and teachings. It outlines policies for admission, grading, promotion, honors, attendance, homework, financial obligations, and communication with parents to achieve its goals.
![KING’S CHILD LEARNING CENTER<br />Vision<br />A strong community of Spirit-energized young people, stable in faith, rooted in Christian values and fired with the desire to tell others about Jesus.<br />Philosophy and Objectives<br />To disseminate Christian teachings, values and doctrine in a way of fulfilling the great commission of Christ to share the Gospel to all people.<br />To equip the child for responsible citizenry and be able to face the challenges of life. To prepare the child for responsible leadership and selfless service.<br />To discover one’s talent and to develop his potentials to the fullest of his capacity.<br />To help the child find his identity and the meaning of his existence, the purpose for life service and the necessary preparation for eternity through emphasis in Biblical relevance.<br />To teach the child to accept the truth by conviction and not by compulsion and thereafter lead him to victorious Christian living.<br />To teach the child the existence of God and let the child feel God’s presence and great love.<br />To establish a holistic method of educating him mentally, physically and most of all spiritually as total individual for the glory of God.<br />Mission Statement<br />To provide quality education from a Christian world view where Biblical truth will permeate the entire curriculum.<br />To be able to pursue and attain a level of both spiritual and academic excellence (with spiritual truth)<br />To gradually mold students into God fearing self-disciplined, self-controlled and responsible individuals.<br />To help students live a Christ centered life, that they may come to know God more fully, be responsible citizens with high spiritual moral ideals, that will lead to meaningful, productive and purposeful lives for the glory of God.<br />ACADEMIC<br />A. Admission Policy<br />Admission is open to any student who wishes to avail of the school’s services and facilities provided the applicant meets all the academic requirements of the Department of Education of the specific requirements and rules so promulgated.<br />To seek admission is an expression of one’s trust and confidence in the school and willingness on part of the parents and students to abide by the rules and regulations of the school.<br />King’s Child Learning Center reserves the right at any time to refuse admission or readmission under certain conditions like academic and behavioral problems.<br />A.1. Requirements for New Applicants<br /> a. An applicant must take and pass the entrance test given on certain dates.<br /> b. The following requirements are to be met upon applying:<br /> 1. Present original birth certificate and submit one photocopy.<br /> 2. Two recent colored 1x1 ID pictures. <br /> 3. Present original report card and submit one photocopy.<br /> 4. No failing marks and no average grade below 80%.<br /> 5. No conduct below B and with commendable behavioral comments.<br /> 6. Certificate of good moral character with the seal from the previous <br /> school. <br /> 7. For non-residential: present a photocopy of ACR-ICR, passport or visa.<br /> c. Reservation is considered official upon completion of the following <br /> requirements:<br /> 1. Secure and fill up an application form.<br /> 2. Entrance test fee.<br /> 3. Reservation fee; non-refundable after 10 days upon acceptance but <br /> refundable for non-acceptance. This is deductible upon enrolment.<br /> 4. Personal interview (by appointment) with both parents before the <br /> entrance test.<br /> d. Pre-Elementary Admission<br /> 1. Pupil for Nursery One should be 3 years old by December of the school <br /> year.<br /> 2. Kindergarten – an applicant should have English and Chinese Nursery<br /> schooling.<br /> 3. All pre-elementary pupils have to pay the full annual tuition fees upon <br /> enrolment.<br /> 4. For withdrawal, 2 weeks after classes started, whether child had attended <br /> school or not, reimbursement is 50% of the tuition fee only. It will be <br /> non-refundable after 2 weeks.<br /> <br /> A.2. For Old Students:<br /> 1. Reservation is a MUST as a guide for the school in accepting new <br /> applicants and also as a preparation for the opening of additional sections <br /> as needed.<br /> 2. Reservation fee is a must, is deductible upon enrolment, non-refundable <br /> and non-transferable except for failing transferee.<br /> 3. NO RESERVATION after the deadline means losing the priority to be <br /> accepted. Then the school has the right to replace non-reserved students<br /> with new applicants if slots are available.<br /> 4. In case a student later on decides to continue, but did not reserve, <br /> acceptance will be subject to availability of a slot. A reservation fee will be <br /> charged and will not be deductible from the tuition fee. This will be strictly <br /> implemented.<br /> 5. Brothers and sisters of old students are considered new applicants. <br /> Requirements for new applicants must be followed and reservation made <br /> early.<br />B. Grading System<br />Under the Philippine education system, schools have the inherent power to impose the standards of scholastic achievement for the student and to eliminate any one who fails to meet the desired norm.<br />Standards of scholastic achievement, as set by school rules, policies and regulations, make it a duty upon every student to exert his utmost in his education in every way possible. <br />There are four periodical ratings in one school year.<br />The averaging system is used in computing final grades.<br />92% is the highest grade given and the lowest is 70% after its equivalent is taken from the transmutation table. This is used in the English department only.<br />Pre-elementary and Elementary level of performance is 65% while High School is 70% which is equivalent to a grade of 75.<br />The report card grade is made up of the daily work grade (quizzes, recitation, homework, project) which count as 60% and Periodical examinations which count as 40%.<br />To arrive at the grade for a subject, the score equivalent as reflected in the transmutation table is taken. Its corresponding standard weight 60% class standing (40% quizzes, 10% seatwork, 5% homework/project, 5% recitation) and 40% periodical test are computed. Weights for every item are added to produce the grade for the subject.<br />10% deduction from the score of the Periodical Examination taken after the regular schedule.<br />C. Promotion Guidelines<br />1. Pre-elementary – Final average of 78% is required provided there are no <br /> failing marks in 2 subjects.<br />2. Grade 1-2 – Final average of 78% is required provided there are no failing <br /> marks in 2 subjects.<br />3. Grade 3-6 – Passing mark is 80% with no 4 subjects below 78% and no red <br /> marks in 2 subjects. <br />4. High School – passing ark is 80% with no 3 subjects below 78% and no red <br /> marks in any subject.<br />For all levels – Students failing twice in either English or Chinese may not be admitted for the next year.<br />D. Honors<br />,[object Object],1. Grade must be based on actual grade, not rounded off grades.<br />2. 88% is the cut off grade for the consideration of honors.<br />3. First, Second and Third honors are chosen from 88% and above.<br />Honors and class ranking will be taken from two or more sections combined and done every quarter and yearend.<br />,[object Object],1. For Kindergarten 2 honors<br /> Average of K-1 and K-2 grades in KCLC<br />2. For Grade 6 honors<br /> Average of Grade 5 and Grade 6 final grades in KCLC <br />3. For fourth Year High School<br /> Average of Third and Fourth Year final grades in KCLC<br />4. For Fourth Year High School <br /> Average of First to Fourth Year final grades in KCLC<br />E. Bible Grade and Good Manners and Right Conduct (GRC) <br />Since Behavior or character is the result of application of Bible principles or Values Education, character grades will be integrated in the Bible grade. The class adviser and the other subject teachers handling the class shall give the rating for behavior based on observation. Conduct counts 40% plus Bible grade counts 60% to come up with the Bible grade which is considered a major subject in computation. However, letter ratings will continue to be given as a separate conduct grade in the report card.<br />F. Rules on Report Cards<br />The report card which is an appraisal of the progress of the child in school is issued every quarter or after the periodical examination.<br />1. Parents or guardians is requested to sign and make sure it is returned the <br /> following day to the adviser.<br />2. Forging or unwarranted alterations in the grades or other entries are serious <br /> offenses and are subject to disciplinary action.<br />3. Lost report card, mutilated or destroyed may be replaced after a valid written<br /> explanation and acknowledgement submitted by parents. A new card will be <br /> issued upon payment of a fee.<br />G. Attendance<br />Regularity of attendance and punctuality are required in all classes and should be treated as a matter of discipline that will affect the Bible and conduct grade.<br />STRICT-OBSERANCE of school hour is necessary, following the school office clock as the standard time.<br />G.1. Tardiness<br /> 1. A student is considered late when he is not in the line when flag<br /> ceremony begins.<br /> 2. Habitual tardiness even in the first period in the afternoon shall not be <br /> allowed.<br /> 3. One is considered tardy if one goes out of the classroom between periods <br /> and is late for the next period without permission from the teacher in the <br /> succeeding period. <br /> 4. An admission slip is issued by the office before tardy students is admitted<br /> to the class.<br /> 5. Three tardiness is considered one day unexcused absence. One day <br /> unexcused absence will reduce the conduct grade by 0.5 point affecting <br /> the Bible grade in general.<br />G.2. Excused Absences<br /> Excused absences will be granted to the student for reasons of illness <br /> or other unavoidable situations like death and funeral of an immediate<br /> family member or representing the school for outside activities.<br /> 1. Submit an excuse slip duly signed by parents or guardian and a medical <br /> certificate upon returning to secure an admission slip from the office.<br /> 2. Failure to secure an excuse slip 2 days after returning will cause the<br /> absence o be considered unexcused whereby he, then, cannot take make-up <br /> quizzes.<br /> 3. Cutting classes inside or outside the school is considered an excused <br /> absence with corresponding penalty.<br /> 4. Taking the makeup quizzes both in English and Chinese should be taken <br /> within 3 days after returning upon the approval of the office.<br /> 5. A student is held responsible for any lessons and assignment given during <br /> his office. <br /> 6. Unexcused absences incurred for family outing, reunions, homecoming, <br /> going abroad and the like will not entitle anyone to do make up quizzes.<br /> 7. Between 8:00 a.m – 4:20 p.m any student leaving the campus for valid <br /> reasons needs a letter or a call from parents before a gate pass is issued.<br /> 8. Students are advised not to schedule regular medical/dental check up <br /> during school hours or days.<br /> 9. Any student who for any reason has to go out his classes must present a <br /> call slip from the office.<br /> 10. A student will be considered dropped when he incurs absences arising from <br /> any reason corresponding to 20% of the number of days required for the <br /> school year. However, for justification reasons decision depends on the <br /> discretion of the administration.<br />H. Homework<br />One of the purposes of homework is to develop good study habits. This can be enhanced if the student is made responsible for completing homework activities on his own. Parents may assist and guide only if needed. It is also used to follow-up what has been learned from school during that day.<br />Project assigned at home actually is a partnership with the parents. The students should do most of the work, but with the assistance and help of the parents if necessary. This can promote and reinforce better child-parental bonding.<br />Project will be assigned before or on Friday to give students time to secure all needed materials and be given enough time to work.<br />Assignment will be given, Monday to Thursday, as much as possible to give free a weekend to enjoy and rest with the family. Assignment notebooks have to be inspected for assignments and must be duly signed after they are done.<br />Test notebook and report card have to be signed too.<br />Parents may ask for homework assignment when the student is absent.<br />Detailed quizzes schedule as guide will be issued in the early part of the school year.<br />FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS<br />A. Pre-elementary<br />Pre-elementary pupils have to pay the full annual tuition fees upon enrolment. For withdrawal 2 weeks after classes had started, reimbursement is 50% of tuition only excluding miscellaneous. Tuition refund is not given after the second week of classes.<br />No credentials will e released at the end of the school year unless all financial and proper obligations are satisfied.<br />B. Tuition Fee Discounts<br />1. A 15% discount is given to a family’s 4th child and so forth.<br />2. Full payment on enrolment will merit a 5% deduction for the tuition only <br /> exclusive for elementary – high school.<br />3. First honors in English will enjoy 5% deduction of tuition only.<br /> <br />SCIENCE LABORATORY/COMPUTER/MUSIC ROOM<br />These areas are to be use exclusively for that pertinent subject under the guidance and supervision o a teacher.<br />Equipment and instruments should be handled with care. Any damages by a student should be charged to him. In case an individual or group needs to use the place, approval from the office should be secured.<br />PARENTS’ AND TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION<br />In order to establish and maintain an atmosphere of relationship and mutual understanding and valuable cooperation of the parents and the school, the King’s Child Learning Center strives to be solid, fair and peaceful community to support the school program.<br />Parents and family members are respectfully advised to approach the teacher adviser or guidance teacher or principal or any school authority for any problem with their children’s education or school policy for clarification.<br />Parents are ask to express concerns over school matters maintaining routine procedures such as home works, class work, behavior or students problems, the parents should first contact the teacher adviser. If the problem is more serious in nature, please inform the guidance counselor or the principal either through telephone or writing and make an appointment for a meeting, a time convenient for all parties.<br />Prompt attention to problems and privacy, professional courtesy and respect, sincere efforts to and resolve problems in order to maintain a Christian community at all times. The association is governed by the constitution and By-Laws of the Parents-Teachers’ Association.<br />COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS<br />When necessary from time to time notices will be sent out. These could be announcements, reminders or requests or conference with parents. Acknowledgement slip must be signed by parents or guardians, to be returned right away to the teacher adviser or to the office.<br />Regularly, during card distribution certain students may receive a notice or parents to have an appointment in claiming of cards.<br /> <br />](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/cherry-110226180033-phpapp01/85/cherry-1-320.jpg)
