The Guidance Center, a fundamental and indispensable part in the holistic development of the students, believes that every student is a unique individual whose needs must be met with individual attention and understanding. As an integral part of education, the Guidance Center provides efficient guidance services through the programs set up and implemented by the Guidance Counselors together with the class advisers and the assistance of various agencies. To assist each student to develop his capacity to the fullest, this office encourages the students to avail of its services.

Goals

As an integral part of Paco Catholic School, the Guidance Center joins and supports the school's thrust on the holistic formation of each student to be sensitive to the plight of the poor and responsive to the needs of the dynamic Philippine Society and global challenges. BACK TO TOP

Purpose of the Program

• Make the counseling program an integral part of the total education program

• Impart specific skills and learning opportunities in a pro-active, preventive manner, to ensure that the students can achieve school success through academic, career and personal/social development experiences

• Assist the students in recognizing and developing their maximum potentials

• Help individuals identify the competencies they already have and assist them to develop new competencies

• Guide the students in making decisions and changing behaviors

• Help the child develop values and attitudes according to Christian teaching and the social thrust of the school BACK TO TOP

Guidance Services

1. Admission. The admission policy used is based on a set of criteria which aims to screen students who can potentially meet the academic standard of the school. The applicants may merit admission through competitive entrance examinations and interview by Admission Committee.

2. Orientation. This service seeks to assist the students to know and understand the philosophy, goals and objectives of the school, the various services the school offers and the physical plant and facilities which they are privileged to utilize and enjoy.

3. Individual Inventory Service. This service is the process of collecting information about each student. Information relating to interests, aptitudes, experiences, family background, plans and needs of the individual student are cumulatively gathered and compiled.

4. Counseling Service. This service assists each student to make more effective adjustments to the environment in which he lives. This center provides individual interviews and assistance in emotional and psychological problems encountered by the students.

5. Testing. This service Involves the administration and test interpretation of standardized psychological tests concerning achievement, intelligence, aptitude, interest, personality, etc. which help the students understand and accept their strengths as well as their deficiencies.

6. Information Service. This service deals on the dissemination of information through seminars, talks, individuals or small group discussions, handouts and brochures regarding personal, social, emotional and career concerns.

7. Placement Service. This helps students follow through the plans they have made for the future while still in school like selection of courses and school in college.

8. Coordination. This service is the process of coordinating with school and community personnel to bring together resources of students and using an effective referral process for assisting students and others to use special programs and services. BACK TO TOP

PROGRAMS OFFERED

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

TODDLER
0900 - 1100 - 2-hour Program

NURSERY
0730 - 1000 - AM Session
1230 - 1500 - PM Session

KINDERGARTEN
0730 - 1030 - AM Session
1200 - 1500 - PM Session

PREPARATORY
0700 - 1030 - AM Session
1200 - 1530 - PM Session

GRADE SCHOOL EDUCATION

GRADES 1 AND 2
0730 - 1200 - AM Session
1200 - 1500 - PM Session

GRADES 3 TO 6
0700 - 1450

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

Daily 7:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL EVENING CLASS

Classes start at 6:00p.m. Monday to Friday and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Special Education Department of the school serves the following exceptionalities:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Down Syndrome

OTHER PROGRAMS

The school also offers programs in the performing arts like
Ballet
Theater Arts
Arts
Piano
Voice Lesson
Guitar


For inquiries, send email to admissions@pacocatholicschool.edu.ph.