Should Bacolod Parents Send Their Kids To DLSU To Take Senior High?

Here is something interesting to consider.  The question goes this way : Should Bacolod Parents Send Their Kids To DLSU To Take Senior High?

 This year, 2016, will be the first year that we will ever see Grade 11 applied, under the new K12 system.  For most Bacolod-based parents, they will still let their current Grade 10 sons and daughters continue with their schooling in USLS, St. Scho, Hua Ming, or Tay Tung for the next 2 years and then, apply for 1st year college in DLSU.

Bacolod parents, you may want to consider this : you might as well let your child take senior high, Grade 11 and 12 already in DLSU.  If you wait it out two years down the line, the kids may have stiff competition with all the graduates who will then attempt to be admitted in Taft.  DLSU Senior High School Manila graduates will be guaranteed acceptance to the University (provided that the student should meet the grade requirements for his or her preferred undergraduate program).

Sure, you may say, "Te wala pa sila katapos!".  Technically, yes, wala katapos but, when you come to think of it, when they are done with Grade 10 this March, they would be "ready" for Manila life just as if they graduated from high school under the former system.  Age-wise they would be ready.

I am only making this post because maybe the parents could be blindsided given the changes under the new K-12 system.

So, "Should Bacolod Parents Send Their Kids To DLSU To Take Senior High?" .  The answer depends really on the separation tolerance of the parents.

So for those interested, here are other pertinent info :

De La Salle University Senior High School at the Manila Campus will start on AY 2016–2017 beginning June, 2016.

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1. Are DLSU Senior High School Manila graduates guaranteed entry to De La Salle University?

Yes, DLSU Senior High School Manila graduates will be guaranteed acceptance to the University. The student should meet the grade requirements for his or her preferred undergraduate program.

2. When can students apply to the Senior High School program in DLSU?

The application period is from November 23, 2015 to January 30, 2016.

Other important dates to remember:
• DLSU Senior High Admissions and Placement Exam (DLSU SHAPE):
February 21, 2016
• Release of results: March 14, 2016
• Confirmation Period: April 4 to 8, 2016
• Enrollment: April 15 to May 31, 2016

3. What are the academic strands offered?

DLSU will offer the following strands:
a. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
b. ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management)
c. HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences)

4. Are there scholarship opportunities available to Senior High School students?

Outstanding public school students will be offered scholarship grants under the Vaugirard Scholarship Program.

For inquiries, call (02) 524–4611 loc. 160 and 161 or email seniorhigh@dlsu.edu.ph. Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, from Monday to Friday, and 8:00 am - 12:00 noon, Saturday.

5. What are the grade requirements?

• A general average of 85 or AP (Approaching Proficiency)
• No grade below 80 in any subject
• No grade below 80 or equivalent in Conduct/Deportment

6. What are the application requirements?

a. Accomplished Application Form — Downloadable here.
b. Three (3) identical passport size photos
c. Copy of report cards from Grades 8 and 9
d. Copy of the most recent Grade 10 report card, when available
e. Guidance Transition Certificate — This form can be downloaded here and should be accomplished by the school’s Guidance Counselor, the student’s class adviser, or teacher.
f. Two Recommendation Forms — The Recommendation Form can be downloaded here and should be accomplished by other school personnel who can assess the student’s disposition and capabilities in school.
g. Original Birth Certificate (NSO Copy)
h. Copy of Baptismal Certificate
i. Additional requirements for international students:
• Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR or I-card) or Special Study Permit (SSP)
• Photocopy of the valid passport
• Photocopy of working visa of parent/s, if applicable
• Photocopy of parents’ passports, if applicable
j. Additional requirements for dual citizens
• Certificate of Dual Citizenship
• Photocopy of Filipino passport

7. What is the admission procedure for Senior High School applicants?

Step 1:Download the forms here (.zip file, around 1MB) and submit the accomplished forms and other requirements to the Senior High School Hub at the St. La Salle Hall of the DLSU Manila Campus.

Step 2:Pay the testing fee of P600 at the Accounting Office. For Public High School students, the testing fee is waived.

Step 3:Present the Official Receipt of Payment to the SHS Hub at DLSU Manila Campus to secure the Entrance Test Permit and Document Tracking System (DTS) number for monitoring of application status.

Only applicants who have submitted all the requirements will be given the test permit and an Admissions Kit.

Step 4:
Take the entrance exam on the scheduled date. Applicants must present their Examination Permit to the proctor and must be at the designated room at least 30 minutes ahead of time.

For walk-in applicants

Step 1:Visit the Senior High School Hub at the St. La Salle Hall of the DLSU Manila Campus to get the referral slip for the testing fee.

Step 2:Pay the testing fee of P600 at the Accounting Office. For Public High School students, the testing fee is waived.

Step 3:Present the Official Receipt of Payment to the SHS Hub at DLSU Manila Campus to receive an Admissions Kit.

Step 4:Submit the accomplished forms and other requirements to the Senior High School Hub at the St. La Salle Hall of the DLSU Manila Campus. Present the Official Receipt of Payment to secure the Entrance Test Permit and Document Tracking System (DTS) number for monitoring of application status.

Only applicants who have submitted all the requirements will be given the test permit.

Step 5:
Take the entrance exam on the scheduled date. Applicants must present their Examination Permit to the proctor and must be at the designated room at least 30 minutes ahead of time.

8. Can an applicant who has not submitted the Guidance Transition Certificate or Recommendation Form take the DLSU Senior High School Admissions and Placement Exam (DLSU SHAPE)?

Yes. Should the applicant pass the DSHAPE, all requirements must be submitted prior to enrollment.

Those who have not completed the application and admission requirements will not be considered enrolled for AY 2016–2017.

9. What are the requirements for an applicant to be able to take the DLSU SHAPE?

a. Accomplished Application Form
b. Three (3) identical passport size photos
c. Copy of report cards from Grades 8 and 9
d. Copy of the most recent Grade 10 report card, when available
e. Original Birth Certificate (NSO Copy)

10. How will applicants know the exam result?

Exam results will be released on March 14, 2016. The test result may also be checked online via the DTS facility by entering the DTS number at http://enroll.dlsu.edu.ph/dlsu/dts.

9. How much is the annual cost of tuition and fees?

Tuition and fees are estimated at P150,000 per year.
Enrollment is at the start of every trimester.

10. Will DLSU Senior High School students be required to wear uniforms?

No, there will be no school uniform.

11. What are the contact details for the Senior High School Manila campus?

For inquiries, call (02) 524–4611 loc. 160 and 161 or email seniorhigh@dlsu.edu.ph. Office hours are 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, from Monday to Friday, and 8:00 am — 12:00 noon, Saturday.

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