Academic Enhancements
Whole Brain Learning System Curriculum is implemented through DDPS endstates namely; Academic Mastery, Moral and Ethical Formation and Social Responsiveness/Global Awareness by developing the 7 Mastery skills; Learning to Think, Learning to Do, Learning to Feel, Learning to Communicate, Learning to Intuit, Learning to Lead and Learning to Be.
- Intensified Implementation of Singaporean Math/Science in all grade levels
- Separation of Language & Reading
- ePIP Integration in Language subject
- Robotics lessons (from ECE) are integrated in Math, Science and Computer lessons
- Focus on Investigatory Project and holding of Science Congress for Grade 5 and Grade 6
- UbD (understanding by Design) Reading Program
- Differentiated Instruction for maximum student growth and individual success to increase academic learning and promote self-directed learning behaviors
- Enhancement of the Program for Honor Class
- Advanced Computer lessons from Nursery to Grade 6
- Adoption of a new system of awarding and recognition of students’ performance
- Acquisition and Use of Multimedia Instructional Materials
- Both teachers and students utilize high-impact computer-based instructional and presentation materials for classroom project and reports presentation
- Administration of standardized tests by Center for Educational Measurement (CEM)
- Diagnostic and achievement tests for Prep up to Grade 6 are given to students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of students. The strong skills are further enhanced while the weak skills are strengthened so students can cope with the rest of the class. It also serves to compare our students’ academic performance vis-à-vis students of other schools.
- Civics, Music, Arts and PE subjects are taught separately
- Speed Math is introduced in Grade School
- Provision for Tutorial Programs in partnership with a tutorial center.
- Provision for after class Enrichment Programs in Math, Science, English
- Filipino classes are also available for foreign students
- Mandarin Classes
- Swimming lessons as part of PE program
