B. Early Childhood Care Enrollment

Starting School Year 2025-2026, SLSDB will implement the updated DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2025, which extends Kindergarten eligibility to children who turn five on or before October 31, instead of the previous June 1 cut-off by DepEd Order No. 20, s. 2018.

To enroll in Kindergarten, a child must have completed an Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program from a DepEd-recognized institution. Those with birthdays between November 1 and December 31 may still qualify, with conditions based on DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2025, which includes presenting a Completion Certificate. This policy aims to broaden access to formal education and ensure smoother progression to Grade 1.

D. Enrollment Procedure For New Learners / Transferees (Outside of Scheduled Dates of Enrollment)

Prior to any enrollment procedures all incoming new students are required to take the Entrance Test in the Guidance Center. After the Entrance Test, an interview with the Principal follows. If he/she passes, the following procedures shall be followed:

1. Go to the Office of the Registrar and fill in all the Enrollment Forms. Submit required admission credentials (School Form 9, Certificate of Good Moral Character, Photocopy of NSO/PSA Birth Certificate, Transcript of Records, Photocopy of Parents’ Marriage Certificate, Photocopy of Baptismal Certificate).
   Note: Requirements for Foreign Students or Aliens are all of the above plus Special Study Permit (SSP) in Appendix B.
2. Submit the Enrollment Data Sheet to any Registrar Personnel for encoding, advising, and confirmation of enrollment status.
3. Proceed to the Accounting Office for payment of school fees.
4. Go to the Library for book claiming and school ID pictorial.
5. Proceed to the P.E. stockroom to claim P.E. uniforms.

F. ESC and SHS Voucher Program Application

ESC (Educational Service Contracting)

The ESC Grant helps eligible Grade 7 Filipino learners attend private junior high schools by providing tuition subsidies until Grade 10.

Applicants must submit:

• Completed ESC Application Form
• Two recent 2×2 colored ID photos with name tag and white background
• PSA Birth Certificate (photocopy)
• Latest Grade 6 Report Card (photocopy)
• Proof of family income (any of the following):
  • Latest BIR Income Tax Return (ITR)
  • Certificate of Tax Exemption
  • Affidavit of Source of Income
  • Business Tax Return
  • Certificate of Employment with net income (for OFWs)

SHS Voucher Program

The SHS-VP provides financial aid for Senior High School education in private schools. Applications open yearly through the PEAC portal.

Automatically Qualified Applicants:

• Grade 10 completers from public junior high schools
• Grade 10 completers from SUCs and LUCs
• ESC grantees from private junior high schools

Applicants Who Must Apply:

• Grade 10 completers from private junior high schools who are not ESC grantees
• ALS A&E Test passers (2018 onward) not yet enrolled in Grade 11
• PEPT passers for Grade 10 (2016 onward) not yet enrolled in Grade 11