Addendum to DepEd Order No. 1, s. 2015
DEPED Order No. 016-15 serves as an addendum to the earlier order regarding early registration for the 2015-2016 school year, specifically addressing the entrance age for Kindergarten and Grade 1. It stipulates that children turning five by June 2015 can enroll in Kindergarten, with additional requirements for those turning five by October 31, 2015, including proof of Early Childhood Education completion. For Grade 1, only Kindergarten completers who are at least six years old by October 2015 can be accepted, along with those who have completed the Kindergarten Catch-up Program and passed readiness assessments. This order aims to enhance learner-centered education and mandates compliance among educational officials.
May 13, 2015
DEPED ORDER NO. 016-15
ADDENDUM TO DEPED ORDER NO. 1, S. 2015ATION FOR SY 2015-2016)
| TO | : | Undersecretaries |
| Assistant Secretaries | ||
| Bureau Directors | ||
| Directors of Services, Centers and Heads of Units | ||
| Regional Directors | ||
| Schools Division Superintendents | ||
| Heads, Public Elementary and Secondary Schools | ||
| All Others Concerned |
1. In addition to DepEd Order No. 1, s. 2015 entitled Declaring January 24, 2015 as Commencement of Early Registration for SY 2015-2016, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues this Order to include the following provisions regarding the entrance age of Kindergarten and Grade 1 pupils:
Kindergarten
a. Children who will turn five years old by June 2015 shall be accepted in Kindergarten for School Year (SY) 2015-2016. Those who will turn five years old on or before October 31, 2015 must show proof of completion of Early Childhood Education, such as an attendance in day care/learning centers. Children shall also be accepted after the teacher/principal has assessed their readiness to take Kindergarten education using appropriate development tools, such as the Early Childhood and Care Development (ECCD) Checklist; and
b. The enrolment of children who will be five years old by June 1 of the coming SY shall be strictly implemented by SY 2016-2017 and onwards. DTAHEC
Grade 1
a. Kindergarten completers will be accepted in Grade 1. The pupils should be at least six years old by October 2015; and
b. Children who have completed the Kindergarten Catch-up Program and deemed ready for Grade 1 based on the School Readiness Assessment Tool shall also be registered.
2. The issuance of this Order aims to strengthen the effort of the DepEd in providing learner-centered education.
3. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.
(SGD.) BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSCSecretary