Special Programs

God-Centered Curriculum

HOPE uses a curriculum that encourages learners to know God through the created order reflected in the different subject areas. The emphasis is in discovering and applying Biblical principles, knowledge, skills and attitudes resulting to personal and community transformation.

Preschool Program: Christian Integrated Core Curriculum (CICC)

Different strategies are designed to enhance meaningfulness and to support conceptual development by using themes around which the teacher integrates the different subject areas. In so doing, the child sees the connections/ linkages between different subject areas and between what they learn in school and in the real world. So too do they see how individual bits of information and skills are used in practical life. In using varied hands-on activities, learning becomes relevant (functional learning), more permanent (mastery learning), meaningful (integrated learning) and exciting (fun learning).

Grade and High School Program: K to 12 Basic Education Program

In line with the implementation of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (RA No. 10533) the school implements the K-12 Basic Education Program of the Department of Education.

Fieldtrips (forego during the pandemic)

Fieldtrips are taken in relation to class discussions to provide first-hand experiences that reinforce concepts learned. Transportation and other fees are charged only if and when necessary i.e., if there are transportation parent-volunteers, no fees will be charged.

Fieldtrips are OPTIONAL but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

A Fieldtrip Permission Slip is sent through the learner which must be duly signed by the parents/ guardian. A student is not allowed to join the trip if the reply slip is not returned. In cases when the reply slip is misplaced, a note informing the teacher of one’s consent should be submitted.

Parents who wish to join fieldtrips as parent chaperons are heartily welcome and are enjoined to promptly inform the teacher of their intent as the number of chaperons will be regulated on a first come-first serve basis.

All students are required to wear the day’s dress code (or as specified by the teacher) and ID during fieldtrips.

Pulot, Bati, Sunod Culture (PBS)

The school continually promotes three basic values relative to the environment (pulot), others (bati) and those in authority (sunod). Parents are enjoined to help reinforce these by modeling PBS at HOPE and at home.

School Break Program

a. Bridging Program

This is a month of fun, creative and varied activities to keep children ages 3 to 5 from boredom while preparing them for regular school.

b. Tutorial/ Remedial Classes

This one-on-one or small group tutorial program addresses specific needs of children in Reading, Filipino, Math or other subjects.

c. Sports Clinic

This is an intensive basketball, volleyball, badminton, taekwondo or other sports training for grade school to high school boys and girls.

d. Arts and Crafts

This is a month-long workshop to hone children’s creative gifting in arts.

e. Others—depending on the need

Monthly Get-Together (MGT)

This is a two-hour once-a-month socialization activity of preschoolers with co-preschoolers from other classes aimed at (1) widening their circle of friends and acquaintances and (2) gradually exposing them to a bigger group in preparation for school programs. Varied activities are done each MGT. Parents may come and observe though they are not expected/ required to do so.

SMART (Sports, Music, Arts, Recreation, Talents) Day

This program is a counterpart activity of the MGT of the preschoolers. Aside from the objectives stated for MGT, SMART Day also aims to provide a venue to hone one’s special ability/ talent in sports, music, arts, and others.

Character Development Program (CDP)

This program is aimed at instilling in Grades 1 to 3 children worthy values, desirable habits, and Christian character.

This is done through a checklist which the parent and child will have to fill up together everyday.

Each time a checklist is completed, one gets a “Victory Star.” A complete set of “Victory Stars” entitles one to a special award at the end of each quarter provided the child has no Character Trait rating lower than SO. Consistently accomplished checklists for the whole school year entitles a student to the CDP Award at the end of the school year.

Intramurals

The intramurals is a friendly sports competition among grades 4 to 6 learners. It aims to develop sportsmanship, physical prowess, unity among HOPE students and responsible play.

Clubs

Various extra-curricular clubs of interest are offered to learners in order to support (by affirmation), refine (through instruction and training) and use (through meaningful and helpful projects) specific interests and abilities.

A minimum amount may be separately charged for certain clubs. No overdue school fees is required for admission into paying clubs.

Boys and Girls Brigade, Philippines (BGB)

BGB is a national organization that provides activities to help boys and girls attain physical, mental, and spiritual maturity, that encourages them to express what they learn through practical service in the home, community and the world.

Some requirements may be requested as the program progresses (ex. uniforms, badges, etc.).

True Love Waits Retreat

This is an overnight camp for Grade 6 students aimed to instill among the graduates the merits of keeping themselves morally pure.

Intramurals

The intramurals is a friendly sports competition among grades 4 to 6 learners. It aims to develop sportsmanship, physical prowess, unity among HOPE students and responsible play.

Clubs

Various extra-curricular clubs of interest are offered to learners in order to support (by affirmation), refine (through instruction and training) and use (through meaningful and helpful projects) specific interests and abilities.

A minimum amount may be separately charged for certain clubs. No overdue school fees is required for admission into paying clubs.

Boys and Girls Brigade, Philippines (BGB)

BGB is a national organization that provides activities to help boys and girls attain physical, mental, and spiritual maturity, that encourages them to express what they learn through practical service in the home, community and the world.

Some requirements may be requested as the program progresses (ex. uniforms, badges, etc.).

No Apologies Retreat

This is an interactive seminar-workshop to expose truths about one’s self, media, love and sex to encourage students to make wise choices and cultivate healthy relationships so that they can live a life with no apologies and no regrets.

COAL (Choice of A Lifetime) Retreat

This is a series of sessions aimed at equipping Grade 12 students with Biblical and practical tips in making wise choices regarding their career, peers, lifetime partner, choice of media, and God.

The orientation is the initial meeting of parents with the administration, faculty, and staff of HOPE. It is here where parents get to know about the school’s direction, approach, system, policies, and expectations.

Because of its crucial role in promoting a harmonious relationship between the home and the school, this orientation is COMPULSORY for BOTH PARENTS, as much as possible. Only in the event that the parents are unavailable (ex. abroad, deceased) will a guardian suffice.

Based on surveys and felt needs, seminar trainings on choice topics are conducted throughout the school year to assist parents in their parenting roles.

This is a quarterly relevant publication containing short write ups on issues of concern such as discipline, teaching reading and computer addiction.

Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) are aimed at constructively evaluating the performance of the child and at the same time cooperatively planning for greater progress, formalized through a signed Home-School Agreement. This contract will be reviewed, evaluated, and updated at each PTC.

PTCs are scheduled two weeks before the actual dates such that both father and mother can make all necessary arrangements to make time for this important conference.

For grades 5 to high school students, the conference includes them. Thus it shall be called the SPTC, Student-Parent-Teacher Conference such that the child plays an active part in planning for his progress and achieving his goals. Attendance of the student is required and thus recorded.

Intermittently, teachers schedule home visits for the following purposes:

a. observe the child in his natural home setting so as to better understand him;

b. strengthen Home and School ties; and

c. project to the child the partnership of his parents and teacher with his best interest in mind.

Accommodating the teacher ultimately benefits the child, maximizing his developmental progress.

A corner in the school campus is designated as the Parents’ Information Center where a regularly updated bulletin board showcases tips and nuggets of truth for parents.

In turn, a drop box allows parents an opportunity to bring to the school’s attention certain comments, suggestions or even prayer requests that the HOPE staff includes in their regular prayer time.

Parents’ Observation Week is an open house of sorts allowing parents to observe a typical day in school. This enables parents to relate with their child as they discuss day-to-day activities at home. This also gives parents an idea of how their child relates with others in school and how they might teach and deal with their child more effectively.

In turn, parents’ evaluation serves as basis for continuous improvement as classes are viewed from their perspective. A form is filled up for this purpose.

This is a forum among HOPE administration and parents where particular concerns are openly discussed. Constructive comments, questions, or suggestions are entertained. An Evaluation Survey may replace this.

Researches have shown that when parents get involved in their children’s education, they enjoy advantages such as better social adjustment, positive attitude toward school, improved classroom behavior, greater awareness and responsiveness, more regular homework habits, higher achievement, and positive self-concept.

HOPE, therefore, encourages parents to be directly involved in as many ways possible such as the following:

• Serve as a resource person in specific fields of expertise ex. carpentry, farming, dentistry in the classroom or during the CIP of Grade 12 students

• Participate in planning and implementing various community service Reach Out Projects (ROP)

• Volunteer as chaperon, transportation provider or host for fieldtrips (such as in home visits or in one’s place of work ex. farm, bakery, factory, etc.)

• Assume a special part in programs (ex. storyteller, give short remark, lead in song)

• Article contributor in newsletters, bulletins, or yearbook

• Lend resource materials as books and other media resources

• Join the Moms and Dads in Touch prayer support group

The Communication Notebook is required to foster communication between the home and the school. All necessary information, messages and homework are written in the Communication Notebook which should be properly signed or acknowledged. Please feel free to communicate with us through the Communication Notebook of any concern, good news, suggestion, or comments.

NOTE: Digital platforms of communication are used during the pandemic - messenger, google classroom, google meet, facebook and email.

Should you have other comments and/ or inquiries regarding the school program, policies, activities or staff, please constructively and respectfully communicate them personally/ directly to the person concerned i.e., to your child’s teacher, the department head, or the school administrator immediately.

The ROP is a community extension service project initiated by the school and implemented by parents, students and the staff of HOPE. Its aims are to:

a. help HOPE children become socially aware of the needs of others particularly of indigent children and/or the community; and

b. encourage HOPE children to respond to these needs.

HOPE students, parents and staff personally socialize, present a program, give their donations and/ or implement projects planned.

In order to extend the HOPE education advantage to deserving indigent children, a scholarship fund is pooled from HOPE parents and outside donors.

Applications are to be filed at the office for evaluation. A final grade average of at least 87% with no grade lower than 85% or its descriptive equivalent in all subjects and no discipline offense meriting a conference with the Spiritual Director should be maintained for the scholarship to be renewed the following school year as funds are available.