Grade School

Religious Education Program – A religious education program has been laid out to help the students become living witness of Christ. As a Benedictine Catholic Institution, SSC tries to provide you with a community in which a unique fusion of Christian living and academic goals are realized.

Prayers – Morning Praise is monastic in origin and sets the mood for prayer and work. Benedictine prayers are marked by simplicity and openness to the Spirit.

Celebrations – The Benedictines celebrate life in liturgy and prayers.

Season of Advent – Advent is the time of preparation we prepare for the coming of our Lord. Liturgical Activities such as the making of the Advent wreath and the lighting of the Advent candles are held for all classes.

Bible Services – Bible Services precede the rituals pertaining to particular liturgical seasons of the year to further deepen awareness of God’s utmost concern for all His children.

Special Celebrations – Days like First Confession Day, First Communion Day are special days of celebration and rejoicing.

Vocation Week – Vocation Week is held every year to make one aware of the beauty of the religious life.

Visits to the Chapel – Visits to the chapel are highly encouraged among students and member of the community.

Mission Consciousness – World Mission Sunday is the last Sunday of October. This is the time of the year when the Church asks for help from the missionaries through prayers and cash donations. Mission envelopes are distributed in the classroom. Everyone is encouraged to solicit donations from other people.

Outreach Program – The school provides opportunities that would enhance awareness of the suffering of others. The students are called to respond to their needs through the outreach program.

Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning

The Grade School believes that student learning is maximized if the content and processes of different disciplines are integrated.  This approach depends on the ability of the teacher to design a unit or module focused on the concepts, events, themes, problems or issues which put together the content, skills and values from the different disciplines in unified whole. A unique faculty development program that makes teachers go through the same experiences as the children insures the continuous honing of this ability among the teachers. This approach allows the students and their teachers to appreciate the interconnectedness of various subjects and to understand that a concept or an idea can be seen from different perspective.

Studying in SSC’s Grade School is a rich and exciting learning experience. The dedicated and committed administrators, competent teachers, well-equipped laboratory and library facilities, innovative approaches to learning and varied student activities ensure an academic atmosphere conducive to the delivery of quality education. Through the years, the Grade School curriculum has remained relevant to the changing needs of students as well as to paradigm shifts and new trends in education. To date, the following innovations highlight the school’s commitment to academic excellence. Under the SGIIP are:

Gifted Program St. Scholastica’s College’s Grade School pioneered gifted education in the country way back in the 1980’s. With the Small Group Prescribed Instruction with Individual Pacing (SGIIP) gifted and talented children are given legitimate venues for expressing their own unique gifts and talents through projects and programs that are task-oriented, and address both group and individual needs.
Drama and Theater in Education (DTIE) The drama and theater-in-education (DTIE) was an innovation introduced in the late ‘80s to serve as a tool for classroom learning.  DTIE uses an interdisciplinary approach to learning Literature, Social Studies, leadership, human relations management and a sense of community through theater. A yearly theater season and a “staple” repertory of grade level productions give students memorable hands-on experiences in production work and yearly opportunities to showcase their talents in performance.
Computer Program In support of the thrust towards excellence and relevance, the Computer Program has been designed to assist students in becoming computer literate and equipped with the skills in software application.  Lectures and hands-on activities are provided to enhance children’s skills and to enrich learning beyond textbooks and lectures.

Instruction at St. Scholastica’s College focuses on developing the student’s full potential and her becoming a lifelong learner.  Aside from the student’s spiritual development, curricular and instructional programs emphasize the development of communication, higher order thinking, decision-making skills and the love for literature and the arts.

• Instruction is carried out in small groups most of the time;
  
• Within the small groups, each student works to attain previously set goals at her own pace;
  
• Academic work is prescribed by the teacher, or with other children, and is mutually agreed upon by teacher and pupil; and
• Achievement is measured in terms of individual abilities and pace.

Interdisciplinary Approach

This Interdisciplinary Approach combines meaningful and memorable student activity with paper-and-pencil approaches to learning.  Most of all, it brings to the fore the wealth of content and processes of various disciplines on a single topic, theme or issue. It also makes use of the Infusion Technique, which is done through direct and indirect teaching methods.

The Interdisciplinary Approach ensures the wholistic and integrated development of students and thus gives meaning to the so-called Living Curriculum of the Grade School Unit.

The Scholastican Award is given to the graduating student who has shown the qualities of a true Scholastican ideal of excellence and service through prayer and work. It considers the student’s academics, habits and attitudes, and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Since the total scheme of elementary education in St. Scholastican’s Grade School and the approach to instruction it has adapted, i.e., SGPIIP, aim at the total development of the child, the Scholastican Award covers her growth and development in the following areas:

Academics
Growth in Habits and Attitudes     
Involvement in Extra-Curricular Activities    

To qualify for the award, the student should meet the following:

 Students who are able to meet the criteria in academics but who, for valid reasons could not meet the other criteria, may graduate with distinction.

Daily Uniform

The Blouse

• White with RUFFLES (NOT PLEATS) along the collar and sleeves
• It has a STRING SEWN at the back of the blouse which is to be tied snugly and not loosely around the waist to hold the blouse in place so as to keep sides tucked neatly  into the skirt waistband and NOT HANGING OUT LOOSELY.
• All buttons from neck down should be done up and the automatic snap under the left collar should always be snapped on.

The Jumper Skirt

• Dark navy blue (material:  PONTE DE ROMA)
• The straps should fit well on the torso.

How to test if the strap is loose:  Take each strap at the point of the shoulders and pull up. If the strap comes up by more than 1 inch over the shoulders, then it is too loose.

• Grade level badge is sewn onto the left strap and must be visible below the left collar (2 fingers above the chest strap).
• Chest strap must have 3 white buttons on each side.
• The waistband of the skirt should not be loose and should be at the waistline and not at hipline.
• Skirt line should be hanging well with nothing heavy in the pocket to cause the skirt line to lose its symmetry.
• The hemline should be no more or less than 2 inches after the kneecap (from the lowest point of the knee).

(See detailed description of the Grade School Daily Uniform)

Socks

• Plain white socks with no logos, raffles/laces  or embroidery designs of any kind.
• Socks which are more than 2 inches from the ankle bone should be folded and not rolled down; and those which are 2 inches from the ankle bone (from the highest point of the ankle bone) or shorter should be left unfolded.
• The following socks are not allowed – SPORTS SOCKS, TUBE SOCKS, and KNEE HIGHS.

Shoes

• Closed, low heeled (no more than 1 inch high), plain and black (including heels and thread) shoes.
• The following are not allowed – shoes with large buckles, suede shoes, nubuck, and bulldog shoes.

Gala Uniform
is worn on official special occasions.  It should follow the official pattern:

• Hemline must be no longer than mid-calf (between the knee and ankle bone).  
• Must be worn with white, cream or beige undergarments, 
• Skin-toned stockings 
• Ecru pumps with at least 1” heels.  
• Shoes must be closed; no open-toed or open-heeled shoes. 

(See detailed description of the Grade School Gala Uniform: Gala Uniform (Grades 1 to 4) | Gala Uniform (Grades 5 to 6)

• For students wearing short sleeves gala uniform flat shoes with white socks should be worn. 
• Only when in long sleeves gala can a student wear shoes with at least 1” heels and nylon stockings.

Wearing of Sunday Attire / Theater Clothes

• Dressy but not too frilly and appropriate for the occasion.
• NO sleeveless and haltered dresses / blouses spaghetti straps / strapless (tube) mini and tight fitting skirts/dressesmaong pants/capri pants
• NO wearing of step-ins / slip-ons clogs, sandals

Filipiniana Dress

Please see the links: (Filipiniana Costume for Grades 1, 2, 6, Filipiniana Costume for Grades 3, 4)

Grade 5 Filipiniana Dress – TBA

1. Attendance – Regular attendance is important if you are to profit from the daily instruction in class. Make the necessary time allowance so as to arrive on time for class. You may not leave the classroom during class hours without justifiable reasons. Your parents or guardian may withdraw you from class only upon presentation of a pass issued by the Coordinator for Students’ Services.

2. Absences – Following an absence, you should present a letter of excuse written and signed by your parents or guardian. This excuse letter should be duly noted by all your subject teachers. A long absence due to communicable disease needs a medical certificate from your family doctor or a clearance from the school clinic.  If an excuse letter is not given the class Adviser will call your parents to a conference.

3. Tardiness – A student is late when she comes after the first period prayers. Latecomers must secure a tardy slip from the Grade School Office before proceeding to class.  Three late marks in the attendance record will mean one day’s absence. Five consecutive latecomers will give your class adviser a reason to call your parents. During rainy season, students who live far away have a reasonable excuse for being late due to traffic and flooded streets.

4. School Materials – You must come to school equipped with the complete materials prescribed by your teachers such as books, pen, notebooks, pad paper, rulers, etc. Pencils should be sharpened. Unnecessary materials or expensive/valuable things are not allowed in consonance with the school’s thrust on SIMPLICITY. Otherwise, these things will be confiscated and returned at the end of the year unless your parent will claim them during a Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC).

5. Care of Classroom and Corridors – It is your responsibility to keep your classroom and corridor clean and orderly.

6. Staying in the Classroom – You are not allowed inside the room during recess, or before and after classes unless the teacher is inside the room or you have permission to enter.

 7. Proper Behavior in the Classroom

 8. Respect for Teachers and Elders 

9. Prohibition on Contribution and Selling – The Department of Education has prohibited “the sale of tickets and/or collection of contributions in any form, by any person or any projects, or purpose, whether voluntary or otherwise” in school. Exempted from this prohibition are contributions to the Red Cross and Girl Scout Movement. Whenever contributions to the Mission Drive, Christmas Drive and Alay-Kapwa projects are solicited and fees for field trips and excursions are required, your parents will be notified.

10. Circular Letters to Parents – Close communication between the school and your parent is essential. The moment circular letters are distributed by your Class Adviser, write your name, class and section on the reply slips. Present the letter to your parents when you reach home. The reply slips must be returned with your parent’s signature within 2 days.

Grade School Student Activity Program

The Grade School Student Activity Program consists of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. These activities are under the general supervision and coordination of the Student Activity Coordinator.

General Objectives

The Student Activity Program aims:

1. To supplement and enrich classroom activities.

2. To provide chances and opportunities to develop to the fullest students’ unique gifts and talents.

3. To reinforce elements of judgment, decision-making, critical thinking found in the instructional program.

4. To develop leadership, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and the desire to be of service of others.

I. Co-curricular Activities 

are those still within the scope of the regular curriculum, but are held outside the classroom. These activities are under the supervision of the subject area coordinator or her designated representative. These activities are held within class hours, usually involving either a whole grade level or several grade levels at a time.

II. Extra-curricular activities

serve as enrichment to the regular academic curriculum. These activities are generally held after class hours and each activity is under the guidance and supervision of the activity moderator.

The activities that fall under this category are offered in the following clubs:

Every school year, the students elect their class leaders-officers. The following are the leaders/officers of the class:

The GS Student Council is officially known as the Munting Barangay. It is the governing body of the GS and is an extension of the Social Studies class. It develops the students’ leadership skills as it gives potential leaders the actual experience of governance and democracy in the school.

All the other clubs aim to help develop the total person. They all provide opportunities for the members to develop, improve and/or discover their innate talents and potentials. There are about forty five (45) clubs in the GS falling under the religious, service, academic, performing arts and sports clubs. This means that, there is a club for every kind of child.

MUNTING BARANGAY OFFICIALS

The Munting Barangay (MB) is the governing body of the SSC Grade School Association. The officials initiate projects or activities that will be of interest to the members. They shall promulgate, adopt and prescribe rules and regulations which are sanctioned by the school. Munting Barangay officials represent the Grade School in institutional functions or meetings. They must set good examples.

CLUB OFFICERS

The elected officers for the different clubs assist the moderators in carrying out the objectives and activities of the club.