De Roman Montessori School

De Roman Montessori School
Paaralang De Roman Montessori
Address
119 Rosal St., De Roman Subdivision, Daang Amaya
Tanza, Cavite, 4108
 Philippines
Coordinates 14°23′26″N 120°51′14″E / 14.39056°N 120.85389°E / 14.39056; 120.85389Coordinates: 14°23′26″N 120°51′14″E / 14.39056°N 120.85389°E / 14.39056; 120.85389
Information
School type Private, Non-Sectarian
Motto Where Teaching is a Work of Heart
Religious affiliation(s) Christian
Established October 1994
Founded June 1994
Founders

Luz Del Rosario

Maribelle Del Rosario- Macam
Status Open
School district Cavite
Authority Department of Education (Philippines)[1]
President Michael Del Rosario
Principal Maribelle Del Rosario- Macam
Faculty 18
Teaching staff 13
Employees 18
Grades 1 to 10
Gender Male and Female
Age 3+
Classes 13
Classes offered Preschool, Elementary and High School
Medium of language English
Language Filipino, English
Hours in school day 8
Classrooms 13
Campus De Roman Montessori School
Campus type Urban
Color(s)              Royal Blue, Gold, White
Song Trailblazers
Fight song Trailblazers
Athletics DRMS Sports Fest
Nickname DRMS
Team name De Romanian, Trailblazers
Publication The Trailbazers
School fees Tuition
Affiliations Cavite Association of Private Schools (CAPS), Cavite Organization of Montessori Educators (COME), Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP)
Alumni Thomas Allyn P. Colina, Vic Daniel J. Dela Cruz, Edenburgh Q. Fojas, Nicanor B. Sosa, Chiara Hazelle D. Macam, Maylan N. Ocat, Angelica D. San Luis, Twinkle G. Satsatin
Website De Roman Montessori School

De Roman Montessori School (or simply DRMS) is a private school in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines.[2] It was founded in October 1994. The educational institution presently accommodates preschool,[3] elementary[4] and high school students.

History

The Little People's Montessori School was established in October 1994, having Maribelle Del Rosario Macam for its first teacher. Later, it was renamed De Roman Montessori School. At that time, the school accommodated preschool students only namely in the nursery, kindergarten and preparatory levels.

In the school year 2000–01, the school established its Grade 1 class which is the first step of the foundation of its elementary department. Also, during this school year, the construction of the new elementary building was undergoing.

During the school year 2001–02, the new elementary school building was finished and the Grade 1 class was transferred there. The Grade 2 and Grade 3 classes were started at the same time. Grade levels 4-6 was added one by one during the three next consecutive years.

The first elementary school graduates were officially commenced during the school year 2004-2005.

After two school years, De Roman Montessori School added the first year high school batch. High school year levels 2-4 were added during the three next consecutive school years. The first high school graduates were released during the school year 2009–10.

The school seals

The old seal

The school had a previous logo. It presents a golden outline of a girl and a boy in uniforms, with both of their arms extending sidewards on a golden background. It is encircled by a blue ring and the name of the school is written in uppercase letters within it.

The new seal

The school adopted a new logo during the school year 2001-2010. It presents a pair of hands holding a boy and a girl, making together a building model. There is a wreath to the left of the hand and three yellow rays of light shining on the boy and the girl. It is encircled by a yellow ring, and within it, the school's name in uppercase letters with the school's year of establishment.

Campus

The school has fully air-conditioned classrooms and also has its own library. It also equipped with its own science laboratory and computer laboratory with at least five working desktops and at least six working laptops, provided with a fast free internet connection. It also has a home economics room. The school has a covered court. During the summer of 2010, it has upgraded its canteen with a second floor. The campus is wireless internet ready.

Student life and culture

At least monthly, the school holds different extracurricular programs, each with its own themes which changes annually.[5]

Academic activities

Month Academic activity
September Science Quiz Bee
November/ January Spelling Quiz Bee
February Math Quiz Bee

The order of the quiz bees are sometimes changed, but the quiz bees are usually held during those months. The quiz bees are a part of a week-long celebration of that subject, for example, Science. The first four days of the week are spent on various activities related to that subject like a poem writing contest for the English week.

Extracurricular activities

Month Activity
July Nutrition Week
August Linggo ng Wika
October Field trip

Foundation Day

December Feeding Program

Christmas Party and Christmas Program

February Valentine's Day

Teachers' Day

March Graduation Day

Recognition Day.

The Valentine's and Teacher's Day celebration and the Math Quiz Bee are usually held in one day.

Publication

The Trailblazers is the official newsletter of De Roman Montessori School. It is made by the journalism class under the supervision of an English teacher. It contains news articles about the events in the school and features literary pieces and drawings like editorial cartoons and comic strips by the students.[6]

Affiliations

The school is affiliated with different groups namely: Cavite Association of Private Schools (CAPS), Cavite Organization of Montessori Educators (COME) and Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP).

References

  1. "Department of Education of the Philippines". DepEd. Retrieved July 28, 2010.
  2. "Philippine Schools: De Roman Montessori School - 119 Rosal St. Daang Amaya TANZA, Cavite". Iskwelako.com. Retrieved July 28, 2010.
  3. "Municipality". Pacific Ace Village. Retrieved July 28, 2010.
  4. "Elementary Schools in Tanza, Cavite : Sunrise Place". Pinoytopsites.org. February 6, 2009. Retrieved July 28, 2010.
  5. De Roman Montessori School Calendar
  6. The Trailblazers: The Official Newsletter of the De Roman Montessori School
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