Notre Dame
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Cotabato
A HEART that Cares
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Humane
Excellent
Adaptive
Responsive
Transformative
ABOUT US
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Notre Dame of Cotabato (NDC) is a Catholic Secondary School owned and operated by the Marist Brothers which adheres to the tradition animated by the chrism of their founder, Saint Marcellin Champagnat; a chrism marked by the love for the youth, apostolic zeal, sense of the church, family spirit, and devotion to the blessed Virgin Mary.
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NDC affirms its fidelity to relevant education, which while rooted in the teachings of Christ through the church, appeals to men and women regardless to race, religion, or social state. NDC recognizes to the uniqueness of the FIlipino values and rich cultural heritage of our country.
OUR HISTORY
The Oblate Fathers invited Br. Maurus James Doherty, Br. Herbert Daniel Dumont, Br. Joseph Damian Teston and Br. Peter Leonard Thommen to start a mission in the country. But because of the World War, the plan was delayed for a couple of years. After the war, the said four Marist Brothers arrived here on June 21, 1948 and took over the Notre Dame Academy from the Oblates, thus become the first Marist school in the Philippines. The Religious of Virgin Mary (RVM) Sisters, who had been helping the Oblates in running the school, then took care of the girls department (now Notre Dame – RVM College of Cotabato), while the Brothers has the boys department, thus giving birth to Notre Dame of Cotabato (Boys' Department). In June 1996, the school opened an afternoon short session for boys and girls. In June 2000, the school started to admit girls to the day shift session. The Notre Dame of Cotabato or (NDC) is the only Marist School at Cotabato City.
​ADMISSIONS
Message from the Guidance Service Coordinator
Greetings of peace! As we begin the 2016-2017 school year, the Guidance Department at Notre Dame of Cotabato would like to
welcome back all our students from whatwas hopefully a healthy, restful, and productive summer.
Additionally, we would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our incoming freshmen and transfer students.
We are glad each of you has chosen Notre Dame of Cotabato and we look forward
working with all of you throughout the year.​
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The Guidance Department has undergone some slight changes, but our mission remains constant. We strive for excellence, and in doing so,
we hope to provide your student with the help and support that will ensure their educational needs are met.
The philosophy of counseling at Notre Dame of Cotabato is based on the recognition of the dignity and worth of each student.
Counseling is concerned with the individual,and his or her spiritual, educational, vocational, personal, and social needs. It is a continuous
(grades 7-12) process within the school. We view counseling as a team effort which consists of counselors, administrators, teachers,
support staff, parents and students.​
Each student at Notre Dame of Cotabato is assigned a specific counselor. This is done in order to make the transition to
high school as seamless as possible, as well as provide consistency throughout the years with any academic, social, moral, and emotional
issues a student may encounter. Our counselor assignments are as follows:​
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•Night Shift Coordinator: Mrs. Amy Ade
•Day Shift Coordinator: Mr. Roland Ade
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A student may be asked to meet with his her counselor for a variety of reasons including but not limited to the following:
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Academic progress/difficulties
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College counseling and placement Ms. Romela I. Sobrepena
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Course selection and scheduling
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Student-Athlete advice and monitoring
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Course selection and scheduling
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Tutoring services
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Social and peer issues
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Conflict resolution
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Career counseling
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Requirements for enrolling in Senior High School
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULED OF ENROLMENT FOR S.Y. 2016-2017
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Enrolment Schedule: ON-GOING Requirements for Grade 11:
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Result of the Exam Interview Result
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Original PSA/NSO Certified Birth Certificate
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2pcs. 2x2 ID Picture (white background)
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Grade 10 Report Card (with Learners Reference Number)
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Photocopy of Certificate of Senior Junior High School Completion
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Certificate of Good Moral Character
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ESC Certification Letter from Junior High School Principal (for ESC grantees only)
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OVR Certificate (Qualified Voucher Applicants only)
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NCAE Result
Message from the Principal
Greetings to all Notre Dame of Cotabato students, parents, faculty, staff,
community partners and alumni! I am so excited to officially welcome you
to the 2015-2016 school year. At NDC, we Create Academic Success Stories,
one scholar at a time. We have outstanding students that come from all
over the Cotabato City School area whose scholastic abilities have garnered
top honors.
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We have dynamic teachers with diverse portfolios, many of whom are NDC
grads, which incorporate best practices while integrating the latest
technologies into their classrooms. We have an energetic administrative
team with a wealth of experience that unwaveringly sustain and maintain
the integrity of our curriculums. We have exceptional members of our
support staff that are committed to ensuring that our school operates
smoothly and efficiently.
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We have wonderful parental support in addition to our hardworking NDC Association. We have remarkable community partners and leaders among top businesses, universities/colleges, hospitals, and governmental offices that provide our students with internships, job opportunities, scholarships and admissions.
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Ask any NDC Tech alumni what catapulted them in their careers; they will proudly say it was their education at NDC Technical High School that afforded them the wherewithal to excel in their fields of study. As a principal of this school, I’m so happy that I have a students who participating well in our activities and I am also thankful to those people who organize our programs well.
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And now, we are looking forward for outcoming events and hoping that it will become more enthusiastic. I cannot express how proud I am of our achievements and look forward to another exciting school year together. Always remember our school.
Sincerely,
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Agnes Gandulfo, Principal
SCHOOL POLICIES
1. Admission Policies 1.1 Admission to NDC is determined by the administration.
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1.2 Incoming Freshmen
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1.2.1 Elementary graduates enrolling at NDC for the first time must:
a. Take and pass the entrance/placements test.
b. Report, together with their parents/official guardian, to the Principal or Guidance Coordinator interview.
c. Submit Form 138-A (Report Card), entrance test results, photocopies of the birth certificate and baptismal certificate (for Catholics), affidavit of birth (for Muslims), upon enrollment.
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1.2.2 Applicants and their parents/official guardian should manifest willingness to abide to the policies, rules, and regulations of the school by affixing their signatures on the enrollment form.
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1.2.3 Afternoon Shift Room:
a. Take and pass the required cut-off score in the entrance examination given by the Guidance Testing and Admission Center as the basis for application.
b. The applicant must have a general average of 80% or better in his/her progress report card.
c. The family monthly gross income must not exceed to fifteen thousand (15,000.00) pesos.
d. Only one applicant at a time in the family is allowed in the program.
e. The applicant together with their parent of official guardian will proceed to the office of the PM Shift Coordination for interview.
f. Fill up the application form. All entries and data written are complete and correct. Any effort to withhold the information is enough basis for the rejection of the application.
g. Applicants and their parents or official guardian should manifest willingness to abide to the policies, rules and regulations of the school by affixing their signatures on the application and enrolment forms.
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1.3 Transferees 1.3.1 The school reseves the right to refuse admittance to any transfer students.
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1.3.2 A transferee must:
a. Take and pass the entrance/placement test;
b. Submit Form 138-A (Report Card), entrance test result, certification of good character, photocopies of the birth certification (for Catholics), affidavit for birth (for Muslims), upon enrollment.
c. Report, together with his/her parents/guardian to the Principal or Guidance Coordination for interview; and
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1.3.3 A transferee is placed under probation during his/her first year stay at NDC.
