"Embracing the New Normal" | Letter from the Executive Head | February 23, 2022

23 February 2022

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy as we continue to fight against COVID-19.

It has been such a difficult period for all of us this past two years but I am always encouraged by the incredible fortitude and unrelenting support that you continue to show throughout this pandemic. There is no question that as long as we remain united in supporting each other, follow public health directives, and as more people get vaccinated, we will be able to overcome the challenges of this pandemic.

Although the resurgence of COVID-19 remains to be a threat in our lives, we are determined to keep moving forward and embrace this new normal. Our team, together with the Department of Education and other experts, have been working tirelessly to plan and prepare for the upcoming school year 2022 - 2023. The health and well-being of your child guides every decision we make and we always work in the best interest of your child, your family, and our whole community.

With that said, I would like to make some important announcements as we head toward the end of the academic year. Please read the following carefully and be guided accordingly:

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Distance Learning will Continue

We will continue to offer Flexible Study Program (Pure Online) and Home Study Program (HSP).

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Hybrid Learning Program

We have been preparing a new program in consultation with various agencies and experts, which would involve the combination of online and face-to-face classes. We call this the Hybrid Learning Program or HLP. Note however that the implementation of this new program would depend on the directives of the government and/or the Department of Education. As of this writing, there is no clear guidelines and go-ahead signal yet on the implementation of a limited face-to-face classes from the government. We will release a comprehensive implementation plan for Hybrid Learning Program in the next coming days.

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No Tuition Fee Increase Except for Hybrid Learning Program

Tuition fees for Flexible Study Program and Home Study Program will remain the same. However, there will be adjustments on the tuition fees for Hybrid Learning Program (HLP) due to the additional tools and requirements for face-to-face classes. Adjusted tuition fees for Hybrid Learning Program will be released soon along with the Implementation Plan.

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Enrolment Period

Our enrolment is ongoing for the S.Y. 2022 to 2023. Admission of students for all levels will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will depend on the availability of slots. Enrolment process and all other transactions are done completely online.

Regular Enrollment: Ongoing until May 31, 2022 or until slots are available

Late Enrollment: June 01, 2021 onwards

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Recommitment Form

If you have not filled out the recommitment form yet, please do so to reserve a slot for your child/ren. The form is available at the last part of this letter and will accept responses until February 28, 2022 only. If you have already enrolled your child/ren for the S.Y. 2022-2023, no need to fill out the form. Please click the photo below on how to participate.

Payment of Reservation Fee

Please pay the reservation fee of P5,000 (five thousand pesos only) on or before March 15, 2022. Reservation fee is deductible from the tuition fee but non refundable.

After completing the transaction, please email Proof of Payment (image) to accounting@studentdeskims.org.

Please indicate complete name of student for reference.

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Validity of Reserved Slot/s

Please take note that reservation of slots is a privilege given only to our CURRENT students and are valid only within the Regular Enrolment Period. If a student is not officially enrolled by May 31, 2022, NEW students may vie for the unenrolled student’s slot starting June 1. The awarding of slots during the Late Enrolment Period will be on a first-enrolled, first-served basis. Please enroll by May 31, 2022 so we can secure your child’s slot in the upcoming school year.

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Family Affiliate Program

We deeply appreciate your contributions to our growth through your generous referrals. We would like to invite you to join our Family Affiliate Program so we can reward you for your referrals. As an affiliate member, you can get P1,000 e-Cash for every successful enrollee (new student) that you would refer. Please click the photo below on how to participate.

Notice to the Public

No face-to-face transaction allowed.

All transactions are done online.

Online Business Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 am - 4 pm

Mobile Number: (+639) 569 304 476 / (+63)9 234 505 600

Email Address: studentdeskims@gmail.com

Official Website: www.studentdeskims.org

Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/studentdeskims

Thank you, Studentdesk IMS families, for all that you do each and every day to give your children the best learning experience possible. Your children are our greatest source of inspiration and strength, and it is for them that we must continue to work together so they may achieve their fullest potentials despite this challenging situation.

Sincerely,

EMERSON O. FABABAER

Executive Head

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