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Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND June 1964 Realization of Rev. Fr. Francis Kutschers dream school through the recommendation of Msgr. Hernando Antiporda, Auxiliary Bishop of Manila. August 1964 Kindergarten was opened with 83 pupils. Fr. Francis Kutscher, SVD became the first school director with Miss Martina Reyes as the first principal and teacher. February 8, 1965 ICPS applied for government recognition of Kindergarten and Grade one at the Department of Education. June 1965 Government recognition was granted to ICPS for the Pre-elementary Course and Grade One of the Elementary Course (Day). A significant increase in enrolment from 83 pupils to 120 Kindergarten and 90 grade one pupils. February 1966 Purchased property of 1000 sq meter lot to become the main school campus of ICPS. Construction took place of the first two floors of the main building. June 1966 Sr. Salutation Dolotina, S.Sp.S. became the first. religious sister school principal of ICPS. Additional third floor was constructed in the school building. June 1967 Sr. Emilia Viado, S.Sp. S. was appointed as principal. July 3, 1967 Government recognition was granted for Grade Two of the Elementary Course. Summer 1968 The fourth floor of the school building was added. July 1, 1968 Government recognition was granted for Grade Three level. Summer 1969 Additional building was constructed with three classrooms for Kindergarten. July 7, 1969 Government recognition was granted for Grade Four. Summer 1970 An annex four storey building connecting to the main building was constructed. July 6, 1970 Government recognition was granted for Grade Five level. June 1971 Sr. Esperanza Cabanos, S.Sp.S. was appointed as school principal. ICPS this time offered complete elementary course.
July 13, 1972 Government recognition was granted for Grade Six and grade seven levels. ICPS has completed its government recognition as a school offering complete elementary education. March 1972 Graduation of first batch of Grade Seven pupils. May 1972 Rev. Fr. Alfredo Reyes, SVD became the school director. March 1974 Graduation of the last batch of Grade Seven pupils. Summer 1974 The four storey building connecting to the main building was completed. June 1974 Grade Seven was closed and the Junior Kindergarten was opened. .Sr. Amparo Valerio, S.Sp.S was appointed as school principal. March 1975 Graduation of the first batch of Grade Six pupils. June 1975 Rev. Fr. George Hardwart, SVD became the school director. May 1978 Rev. Fr. Liberato Fernandez, SVD became the school director. June 1978 Sr. Elenita Frez, S.Sp.S. was appointed as school principal. June 1980 Sr. Ann Viannette, S.Sp.S. was appointed as school principal. June 1981 The High School department was established through the efforts of Fr. Francis Kutscher, Fr. Tito Fernandez and benefactors from Germany. Sr. Laurentine Baraquero, S.Sp.S. was appointed principal for both grade school and high school departments.
VISION STATEMENT Immaculate Conception Cathedral School envisions itself as a Christ-centered community of learners becoming active witnesses of Marian values.
MISSION STATEMENT Inspired by the Marian values of Charity, Purity and Humility in service, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral School commits itself to the total formation of learners becoming servant leaders and evangelizers of faith empowered through dynamic and relevant Catholic education.
ENDURING GOALS AND OBJECTIVE Towards the full realization of our Vision and Mission, ICCSians will: Become a living proof of Christian Discipleship especially by actively witnessing the Marian values: Fidelity to the Gospel values Love for the Eucharist Charity to the poor and needy Purity in ones intention, action and communication Humility in service of God and neighbour Adhere to a dynamic, relevant and life-long search for learning and wisdom guided by the principles of Catholic education by: Making Religion the core of the curriculum Upgrading academic standards by the application of innovative educational practices and technology Exercise servant leadership through: Active involvement in projects to serve the needy and the less fortunate Responsible stewardship of the environment Taking pride in ones Filipino heritage Demonstrate effective communication skills by: Manifesting competence in verbal and written communication Utilizing available resources to acquire, analyze, integrate and apply learning Listening and responding appropriately to the perspectives of others Participating in cooperative learning experiences
ICCS CREDO We believe that true education aims at the total formation of the learners and their ultimate goal is to unite themselves with their Creator. We believe in the doctrine revealed by God that the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Patroness, is free from all stain of original sin through the redeeming love of her son Jesus. We believe that as a school of the Diocese of Cubao we are a community of Christ-like disciples, empowered and sent through effective servant-leadership moving towards becoming Church of the Poor. We believe that the school is an important force in strengthening Filipino families inculcating duties of citizenship, patriotism, nationalism and stewards of creation. We believe in providing learning programs that focus on Catholic values and academic excellence that will help discover and develop the gifts that God has bestowed to every learner and prepare them to live and communicate their faith in the world.
C. Grading System The Implementing Guidelines in the Performance-Based Grading System (DepEd Order No. 33 s. 2004) states that to continuously improve the quality of learning outcomes of students in the elementary level ,the minimum performance standard for students is set at 75% for passing grade and 70% as the lowest failing grade.The AVERAGING SYSTEM is used in the computation
of grades. The final grade shall be determined by computing the average of the grades in the four (4) quarters.A student who failed in two (2) major subjects irrespective of the passing general average is considered RETAINED in the grade level.The grades in each subject area are computed based on certain criteria weighted accordingly as follows: 1. Christian Living Education (CLE) Doctrine 55% Periodical Exam (25%) Quizzes and Seatwork (15%) Assignment and Projects (5%) Recitation (10%) Moral 25% Parish Involvement (5%) Attendance of Sunday Masses Parish Service Outreach (5%) Community service (e.g. Visiting the Needy, Community Immersion) Mass Offering Behavior (15%) Aligned with the vision mission of each school
IV. INTRODUCTION OF THE GRADING SYSTEM In line with the thrust of the Department of Education to continuously improve the quality of learning outcomes, the Averaging System of grading is being implemented. Students performance is assessed every quarter by adding the sum of all the grades or scores earned on the different learning components. The grades are then computed at the end of the fourth quarter at an equal weight of 25% for the final grade. In the case of the secondary level, averaging across quarters shall be by subject only. Promotion at the secondary levels will be by subject. A student shall be retained in the year level if he/she incurs failures of three (3) units or more during the regular school year and is unable to make up for the failed subject during the summer sessions. The grade in each subject area will be based on certain criteria weighted accordingly as follows: 1. CHRISTIAN LIVING EDUCATION (CLE) Doctrine 55 %