GENERAL INFORMATION

Bobby and Kates Academy Data Privacy Policy and Consent Form of the school contains all information gathered during registration/enrollment such as Full Name, Birth date/Birth place, Parent’s Name and Occupation, Personal Email Address/Mobile and Landline Number.

The collected information is utilized solely for documentation and will be shared with the Department of Education and the PEAC (Private Education Assistance Committee)/FAPE (Fund Assistance to Private Education)/ for ESC/ Voucher Program recipient and group insurance purposes only and authorized school personnel have access to these personal information. The personal information collected will be secured processed and stored.  

Upon signing the ENROLLMENT FORM, parents express their willingness and determination to abide by the school rules and regulations.

Parents are obliged to attend school function such as parent orientation, quarterly consultation with teacher’s meeting and in other instances where their presence is demanded for the benefit of their children.

The school reserves itself the right to dismiss, even during the school year, any student who fails to comply with its disciplinary regulations or who is involved in any serious breach of contact.

PAYMENT OF FEES

Tuition fees and other fees are payable in full (Cash), two payments, three payments, or monthly basis. Assessment of fees and other charges are given upon enrollment.

Five prevent (5%) per month will be charged for overdue accounts. Five hundred pesos ( Php 500.00 + 10% of amount) charge for return or cancelled checks. No checks will be accepted for the second time if returned or cancelled. All check payments must be payable to Bobby and Kates Academy only.

Incoming student (new Student) and outgoing (Transferring to other school) will be charged five hundred pesos (P500.00) for preschool and elementary pupils and eight hundred pesos (P800.00) for secondary student.

Statement of accounts will be issued monthly during the school year. Payments made beyond the due date will incur a penalty corresponding to the interest of the amount involved against the number of month delay (12% per annum)

EXAMINATION PERMIT

Examination permits are duly signed by the cashier one week prior to the date of examination, Notice of settled and unsettled accounts are stamped to the students handbook (CLEARED or NO PERMIT). The student who will present the permit to his/her teacher during examination. Students who were unable to take the examination on the scheduled date, with the exception of those who were allowed by the Director/s for special reason will take the special test after paying Php 400.00 (Special test charge) at the cashiers office, No student will be allowed to take the periodical test without the permit.

VISITORS

Parents and visitors should refrain from entering the classrooms or buildings without written permission of the principal. Parents, guardians, drivers, nanny, and other non-school related personnel must stay at the lounging shed for visitors (near gate) during class hours.

TYPHOON SIGNALS/SUSPENSION OF CLASSES

Typhoon signal number one (1) automatically cancels classes of the preschool level and typhoon signal number two (2) cancels classes in the elementary and secondary level. For emergency cases involving the suspension of classes, the school head has the right to cancel classes, unless otherwise specified by the DEPED or any competent authority of the city.

BULLETIN BOARDS

There are several bulletin boards located in the corridor in every department. They carry official information. Students as well as the parents are responsible for whatever notices posted on the bulletin.

ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

Athletic equipment is school property and should be treated with care. They are available for borrowing during recreation periods, P.E. and sports time.

LOST AND FOUND

The school assumes no responsibility for any student’s personal belongings. However, for the benefit of all concerned the school maintains a “LOST AND FOUND” area. Students will derive maximum benefit from the service by strictly adhering to the following reminders:

1. Leave found items at the place designated for this purpose.
2. Report losses and their circumstances promptly.
3. Claim loss and found promptly.

TELEPHONE SERVICE

The school should be informed as soon as possible of any changes/s in telephone numbers/ mobile number or residence addresses. Students are not allowed to use the other telephones if it is not an emergency call.

CELLPHONE

Cellphone are not allowed inside the school premises. Cellphone should be deposited before going to 1st subject schedule and be returned after dismissal time. If confiscated, cellphone will be returned at the end of school year (April).

LABORATORIES AND LIBRARY

Laboratories and library must be kept clean and orderly. Rules for the use of laboratories and library issued by respective departments should be strictly followed. Any loss or damage will be paid within a week’s time by the party concerned in order to retain the right to use the laboratories and library. Any student who suspiciously takes any material whatsoever out of the laboratories and library will be dismissed from the school at the first offense.

NORM OF CONDUCT

Students of Bobby and Kates Academy should behave as worthy members of the family and the community. As BKA students, whether inside or outside the campus, their conduct should be an asset to the school, to themselves, and to their parents. The administration looks upon students as guardian of school regulations and holds each one responsible for their observance.

IN THE CAMPUS

1. BKA pupils/students should be at all times courteous and respectful to the administrators, teachers, administrative personnel and visitors.
2. Greeting the administrators, teachers, personnel and visitors inside the campus speaks highly of the student’s education and upbringing.
3. Students should respect school property, including trees, flowers and plants.
4. In general, students of one department are not allowed to enter, loiter, or pass through the building of other departments. The following are “off limits” to students.
   1. Classroom during recess, noon-break, vacant periods and after class hours.
   2. Quadrangle area during class hours.
   3. Corridor or hallway
   4. Office of the Principal / Faculty lounges]
5. From the moment of arrival at school to the moment of dismissal, students are not allowed to leave the campus without written permission from the proper authority otherwise the school assumes no responsibility in case of accidents or untoward incidents.
6. From time to time, announcements are made in order to keep students abreast of school issues and policies. Students should relay to their parents all information, notices, announcements that concern them.
7. Bobby and Kates Academy is an educational institution where boys and girls grow naturally together. However, the School Administrator strongly disapproves of exclusive boy-girl pairings inside the school campus.

IN THE CLASSROOM

1. When the teacher, administrator or visitor enters the room, all students should stand up to greet him/her.
2. Prayers should be said reverently, not hastily or in playful manner.
3. Students should always occupy the same place assigned by the teacher. Each student is responsible for his own chair and desk.
4. Students should stand straight and respectfully when called to recite or keep quiet when not called. Any student who wish to speak must first request permission by raising his/her hand and waiting till his/her name is called by the teacher.
5. Students should not write anything on the blackboard or bulletin boards without the permission of the teacher. The teacher’s desk is “private” and it will be considered a serious offense to play with, displace, or damage any of the teacher’s belongings.
6. The classroom is a second home and it is everyone’s duty to keep it clean.
7. Students should be honest. They should not copy their neighbor’s work to present as their own.
8. Teachers should always be obeyed. If any student feels unjustly treated he should first obey orders and later complain to the next higher authority.

OUTSIDE THE CAMPUS

Students should be courteous when in public places, establishments, parks, resort and other places. When the behavior of the student outside the school adversely affects its name, he will be subjected to disciplinary action. Any offense committed inside the boundary of Bobby and Kates Academy where the school is located, will be considered as if the offense were committed inside the campus. As much as possible, the school uniform should not be worn in public places such as movie houses, restaurants, shopping counters. Etc.

ATTIRE AND GROOMING

Students should give serious thought to dress and the school uniform integral part of their training for future professional life. The school considers proper wearing of school uniform is the reflection of good personality standards. Cleanliness and neatness as prescribed by the school are essential. All students are required to wear the prescribed uniform at all times during school days. Bringing of extra uniform is a must.

1. Boy’s uniform (Preschool and Grade school)

Khaki short pants for Preschool and Primary level (Grade 1-3) and khaki long pants for grade 4-6; white polo with school logo patch and nameplate on the upper left pocket; black low cut leather shoes and plain white socks.

1. Girl’s uniform (Preschool and Grade School)

White baby blouse, checkered green skirt (per official sample); black leather shoes and plain white socks.

1. Junior High School Uniform

For Boys

Moss green long pants with school patch and nameplate on the upper left pocket, white under shirt (no prints); low cut and well-shined black leather shoes; black socks.

For Girls

White blouse and checkered skirt with necktie and school patch; decent underwear (ladies underwear); black flat-heeled leather shoes and white socks.

1. Senior High School Uniform

For Boys

Moss green long pants. Short polo with blazer with logo.

For Girls

Moss green skirt or pants white blouse with sports collar with blazer with logo.

High school girls are expected to be:

1. With unpainted trimmer nails
2. Without any make up
3. No dangling earring or any unnecessary jewelry
4. No colored hair

High school boys and girls are expected to be:

1. Refraining from indecent language
2. Refraining from unnecessary show of endearments
3. Showing respect for authority
4. Respecting one another in word and actions

Boy’s haircut

The hair should not fall on the ear, not touching the collar of the shirt. Bangs should not reach the eyebrows; side burns should not go beyond the lobe of the ear. No Pineapple or Mushroom cut is allowed. Hair should be cut in gradual way at the back not abruptly.

Regulation on uniform and haircut will be considered as important as any other regulations.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is one of the most important phases of the educational program. Attendance rules and policies are necessary if academic progress is to be made. At the end of the school year recognition is given to each student for “Perfect Attendance”. Penalties and school sanction will be imposed for habitual absenteeism.

1. Any student who for any unavoidable reason is absent mush accomplish the excuse slip form at the end of this diary duty signed by parent to be presented to the adviser.
2. Absences not satisfactorily explained are considered unexcused, and the student needs written permission from the office to be readmitted to his class.
3. Students who leaves the room with permission of the teacher but remain outside for more than five minutes will be marked absent.
4. A prolonged absences caused by illness must be verified by a written statement of the parent or guardians and by a doctor’s certificate.
5. Excuse for any absences does not relieve the student from doing the work covered in class during his absence as well as assignments and homework.

ABSENCES AND TARDINESS

1. Habitual late comers will be dealt with according to departmental policies.
2. Students who absent themselves from any examination without any valid reason will be given a grade not higher than 50% for that exam.
3. Students who have accumulated fifteen or more the days of absences from school, whether excused or unexcused, whether due to tardiness or to absenteeism from particular subjects, will be dismissed from the school and barred from future enrollment at Bobby and Kates Academy. If the absence is due to prolonged illness, the principal will consider the case in the best interest of the student and in accordance with the policies of the school.
4. Keeping appointments with the doctors, dentist or lawyer, seeing relative or friends arrive or depart at the airport, etc. are not considered sufficient reasons for missing school. Parents should consult Principal before any mentioned appointment is scheduled.
5. Late comers will be deducted one point in conduct for every three instances of tardiness, unless they properly justify their case. They may be given special inside the campus after class hours.

ENROLLMENT

Enrollment in the Preschool, Grade School and High School is by school year. Once registered a student is considered enrolled for the whole school year. No student is deemed properly enrolled unless he has satisfactorily complied with Accounting Office and general requirements.

Credential submitted for enrollment become part of the School records and cannot be withdrawn after registration.

WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER

A student may withdraw from the school at time during the school by observing the following procedures:

1. Inform the office of the intent to withdraw from the school.
2. Secure clearance from the same office duly signed by the Principal and class adviser.
3. Settle all property and financial obligations in the school.
4. Present receipt of payment at the office, which will upon request forward the F-137 to the next school.

A student will not be issued the certificate of eligibility to transfer if he has not settled the property and financial obligation with the school.

REFUND OF FEES

In cases of refunds on tuition payments, the ruling of the Department of Education, as embodied in the Manual of Information for Private Schools (1970 edition), section VII article 137 is followed:

When a student registers in a school, it is understood that he is enrolling for the entire school year. A student who transfers or otherwise withdraws in writing, within two weeks after the beginning of classes and who has already paid the pertinent tuition and other school fees in full or for any length longer than one month will be charged ten percent (10%) of the total amount due for the term if he withdraws within first week of classes, or twenty (20%) percent it within the second week of classes, regardless of whether or not he has actually attended classes. The student will be charged all the school fees in full if he withdraws anytime after second week of classes. By school policy, the basic fees representing registration and miscellaneous paid by a student upon registration are nonrefundable if the student withdraws from the school.

In cases of overpayments, such are refunded at the Office of the Treasurer by signing pertinent vouchers acknowledging receipt after verification of control book entries and receipt number issued.

PROMISSORY NOTES

In cases when an account is expected to be yet unsettled by its due date, the parent or guardian should personally apply for a promissory note at the Accounting Office. Promised date should not be more than fifteen (15) days from the date of application. No student is allowed to apply for another promissory has not been settled. Extension is not allowed expect in highly meritorious cases subject to approval of the School Directors.

FINAL ASSISTANCE

Academic Scholarship

–       100% discount on tuition fees for 1st honors for 3 consecutive years.

–       50% discount on tuition fees for 2nd honors for 3 consecutive years.

Siblings

• 1 month free for 2nd child
• 2 months free for 3rd child
• 3 months free for 4th child
• 4 months free for 5th child

FAPE/ Educational Service Contracting (ESC)/ Education Voucher System (EVS)

Under this scheme the government agency – Department of Education pays the school fees equivalent to the per student cost as assigned by the FAPE (Fund for Assistance to Private Education). The school collects from the contract student an additional amount equivalent to the balance.

Financially-handicapped but deserving students are the preference of the Program. For details, please contact the Office of the Principal/ School Registrar.

EXAMINATION AND PROGRESS REPORT CARD

General Policies:

1. There will four (4) Periodic tests in all subject in one academic school year.
2. The official quiz booklet should be used during the scheduled quiz and long test if possible. Xeroxed test papers for unit or long test can be used.
3. Mimeographed / Xeroxed test papers are prepared for the periodic examination.
4. Test permits are issued by the Accounting Office to each student before the scheduled examination. THE NO TEST PERMIT – NO TEST policy is strictly implemented.
5. All students should take the unit and periodic examination according to the regular schedule. Only those who are confirmed with illness and meritorious cases are allowed to take a special examination provided they present valid documents such as a medical certificate and should secure a special permit from the Principal. The special examination will be supervised by the assigned teacher/s.

REPORT CARD

The report card which is an appraisal of the student’s progress in school is issued every grading period.

All report cards are carefully inspected and signed by the parents/guardians, and are returned to the teacher adviser within two (2) days. Once signed, the administration will not entertain any further clarifications and/or complains regarding grades, conduct, absences, etc. Alteration of grades or signature warrants disciplinary actions. The administration feels that the periodic card is sufficient to keep parents informed of their child’s progress in school. No other notices or letters need officially be issued.

At the end of every quarter, however, a day is designated as Parent- Teachers Conference Day wherein parents are obliged to come to get the report card of their child and avail of the opportunity to discuss pertinent matters with the teacher. On the other hand, parents are free to come should the wish to have a conference with the teachers anytime during this school year. An appointment through the diary/student’s handbook should be set for this matter.

BOBBY AND KATES ACADEMY, INC.

5A L. San Diego Street, Canumay West, Valenzuela City

STUDENT MANUAL

STUDENT/ PARENT COMMITMENT FORM

I _________________________carefully read and understood. The policy of BOBBY AND KATES ACADEMY and I accept with full knowledge and observance all the school rules and regulations contained therein.

I understand that any breach on my part with any rules and regulations may mean my suspension, dismissal or any disciplinary action that the school authorities may deem proper depending on the gravity of my offense.

____________________________________                                                     _________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature over printed name                                               Student’s Signature

Attested by:

______________________________                                                    _________________________

Guidance Counselor/Principal                                                                           Homeroom Adviser

(School’s copy)