ADMISSION POLICY FOR SY 2024-2025

ST. SCHOLASTICA’S ACADEMY OF MARIKINA (SSAM) admits students who are Catholics and whose academic records indicate the ability to do quality work and possess character traits that give the promise to be active participants in the Scholastican Community. Thus, the Committee on Admissions deliberates on the academic and conduct grade requirements presented and the result of the interview with the Principal and/or Academic Coordinator (for high school applicants), Nursery and Kindergarten teachers (for nursery applicants), and Guidance Counselors (for the grade school applicants). All students seeking admission, whether coming from sister schools or others and/or returning as former students who have enrolled elsewhere during the school year, are required to undergo the interview. A diagnostic assessment will be given to the new, transferred-in, and returning students during the first quarter of the school year to evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills. The results of the assessment will help the school provide proper assistance /interventions to help the students perform better in SSAM, especially in their first year. Children and their parents who belong to other Christian Churches and are willing to be formed in the Catholic faith and Benedictine education are welcome to apply. A school culture immersion program will be provided for the enrolled students prior to the opening of classes. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Nursery

A. Four (4) years old by October 31, 2024
B. Must submit the following documents:
  • Accomplished Online Application Form via https://ssamsis.orangeapps.ph/ssam/admission
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Three (3) pieces of recent 2"x2" colored ID picture with complete nametag
  • Accomplished Student Personal Data Sheet (SPDS)
  • Accomplished Medical History Form
  • Waiver for Non-Catholics (if applicable)

KINDERGARTEN

A. 5 years old by October 31, 2024
B. Must submit the following documents:
  • Accomplished Online Application Form via https://ssamsis.orangeapps.ph/ssam/admission
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Prekindergarten progress report
  • Three (3) pieces of recent 2"x2" colored ID picture with complete nametag
  • Accomplished Student Personal Data Sheet (SPDS)
  • Accomplished Medical History For
  • Waiver for Non-Catholics (if applicable)

Grade 1

A. 6 years old by October 31, 2024
B. Must have completed the kindergarten curriculum
C. Must submit the following documents:
  • Accomplished Online Application Form via https://ssamsis.orangeapps.ph/ssam/admission
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Certificate of Enrollment
  • Certified true copy of latest Progress Report with FIRST-QUARTER ASSESSMENT or beginning of the school year - ECD Checklist/Assessment
  • Three (3) pieces of recent 2"x2" colored ID picture with complete nametag
  • Accomplished Student Personal Data Sheet (SPDS)
  • Accomplished Medical History Form
  • Waiver for Non-Catholics (if applicable)

Grades 2-6

Must submit the following documents:
  • Accomplished Online Application Form via https://ssamsis.orangeapps.ph/ssam/admission
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Latest Report Card (Form 138/SF9) with first-quarter grades
    • Academic Average of 82%
    • A conduct grade of B+ or 85%
    • No failing grade in any subject, and in any quarter
    • Numerical equivalent of letter grades
  • Three (3) pieces of recent 2"x2" colored ID picture with complete nametag
  • Accomplished Student Personal Data Sheet (SPDS)
  • Accomplished Medical History Form
  • For incoming Grades 5 and 6 applicants, accomplished SSAM Student Development Center Recommendation Form
  • Waiver for Non-Catholics (if applicable)

Grades 7-10

Must submit the following documents:
  • Accomplished Online Application Form via https://ssamsis.orangeapps.ph/ssam/admission
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Latest Report Card (Form 138/SF9) with first-quarter grades
    • Academic Average of 82%
    • A conduct grade of B+ or 85%
    • No failing grade in any subject, and in any quarter
    • Numerical equivalent of letter grades
  • Three (3) pieces of recent 2" x 2" colored ID picture with complete nametag
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Accomplished SSAM Student Development Center Recommendation Form
  • Accomplished Student Personal Data Sheet (SPDS)
  • ESC transfer-out Certificate with ESC School ID and ESC Student ID for incoming Grades 8-10 (if applicable)
  • Accomplished Medical History Form
  • Waiver for Non-Catholics (if applicable)

Requirements for a government subsidy (for entering Grade 7 only)
  • Accomplished ESC Application form
  • Accomplished ESC Contract form
  • Accomplished Medical History Form
  • Latest BIR Income Tax Return (ITR) or any proof of monthly income of both parents.
  • Letter of Disinterest (if not interested to apply)
Feel free to call 09151443430 to inquire about the other supplementary documents in lieu of the BIR ITR.

Grade 11

Must submit the following documents:
  • Accomplished Online Application Form via https://ssamsis.orangeapps.ph/ssam/admission
  • PSA Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Certified true copy of Grade 9 Report Card
  • Certified true copy of Latest Report Card (Form 138/SF9) with first quarter grades
    • A conduct grade of B+ or 85%
    • No failing grade in any subject, and in any quarter
    • Numerical equivalent of letter grades
  • Three (3) pieces of recent 2" x 2" colored ID picture with complete nametag
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Accomplished SSAM Student Development Center Recommendation Form
  • Accomplished Student Personal Data Sheet (SPDS)
  • Accomplished Medical History Form
  • Waiver for Non-Catholics (if applicable)

Requirements for DepEd voucher subsidy:
  • For Private School Grade 10 ESC Completer: ESC Certificate with ESC School ID and ESC Student ID Number
  • For Grade 10 Completer from Public Schools or State/Local Universities/Colleges: Certificate of Completion with LRN and original copy of Final Report Card
  • For Voucher Applicant: QVA Certificate


Requirements for students with dual citizenship or recognized as a Filipino citizen:

     Photocopy of Philippine Passport (biopage and latest note pages)
     Photocopy of Foreign Passport (biopage and latest note pages)
     Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino Citizen from the Bureau of Immigration
     Report of birth of child born abroad of Filipino parents

Requirements for students from schools abroad:

     Authenticated academic records from the Department of Foreign Affairs (Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines)
     English translation of documents

Requirements for foreign students:

     Photocopy of passport (data and latest note pages)
     Alien Certificate of Recognition or ACR-I Card (front and back)
     Documents for the issuance of Special Study Permit (SSP)
     Special Resident Retiree's Visa Card (front and back), if applicable

Nationality will be based on applicant's documents presented at the time of the application.
She is also expected to speak and understand English and Filipino.

ADMISSION SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday 7:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Saturday 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

APPLICATION FEE: PHP 500.00

Should the applicant meet all the requirements for admission, images of basic documents (in PDF or JPG format) for evaluation may be sent via  https://ssamsis.orangeapps.ph/ssam/admission.


These documents will be evaluated within 48 hours. The applicant will be notified of the next step to be done via SMS and/or email. See to it that the correct email address and mobile number are inputted in the Online Application Form / Student Profile via https://ssamsis.orangeapps.ph/ssam/admission.




For applicants who will submit ONSITE (over the counter), all original and photocopied documents required for submission must be arranged in the order as listed above in a legal size (8 ½ x 14 in.) folder. Note that they will still be required to register in the online application kiosk in the Registrar’s Office.

NOTE: All submitted documents become the property of St. Scholastica's Academy of Marikina - Registrar's Office.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
8941-9497 / 0915-1443430 (Globe) / 0920-6069499 (Smart)
Website: www.ssam.edu.ph
Email Address: registrar@ssam.edu.ph


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