Adopt-a-School Program

Program Description
The Adopt-a-School Program is a SIHS initiative launched in ___ 2019 by the School Partnerships Division (SPD) in the
Department of Education City Division Office . This program provides a structured pathway for partnership between
Deped schools and our community of supporters. This program is intended for corporate and community organizations
interested in building relationships with schools that support student success for a minimum of one academic year.
During this collaboration, partners and schools will work together to determine how to best connect partner resources
and interests with the school’s unique needs. This relationship is a joint effort led by the school and partner, and
supported by the SPD.

Program Requirements
Designate 2 people from the school and partner to serve as the Program Liaison to lead efforts throughout the year.

Jointly submit a year-long partnership plan.

The partner supports or hosts at least 3 school-based activities.

The partner contributes at least one donation to support the school community.

The school and partner attend three meetings. The Adopt-a-School Proposal Agreement, the Launch Kickoff Event and
End of Year Celebration.

Matching
Participating schools and partners are matched on an annual basis and receive supports throughout the school year to
keep the relationship on track. Interested schools and partners are required to complete an application process which is
then used to match partnerships based on shared interests and goals. Once matched, schools and partners are
expected to work together to complete the program requirements outlined below.

Timeline
Application Period: July - August

Partnership Finalized: September - March

Partnership Kickoff Event: end of September

Submit you Partnership Plan: early- August

Begin your activities/donations: September – December

Complete your activities/donations: January – March

Mid-Year Check-in: mid- January through mid-February

End of the Year Celebration: March

Program Benefits
The entire school community, in particular the students, gain from the additional resources and experience offered by
corporate and community partners. Partners can have a direct impact on the school community and have an
opportunity to form quality relationships with one school. Engagement activities between the school and partner are
tailored toward the school and partner's needs, and go beyond a one-time, transactional experience.

Adopt-a-School Partner Activities

There are endless ways for partners to support students and schools. We strongly encourage partners start with their
strengths and organizational philanthropic priorities, and then work collaboratively with the school to develop a shared
vision grounded in serving students and the school community.

Below is a list of possible activities:

Serve as judge for fairs and competitions

Support school events including career fairs, field days or teacher appreciation week

Donate Used Books

Volunteer for school beautification projects

Get Started
Interested schools and partners must complete an application by the designated deadline and the School Partnerships
Division will contact you regarding next steps. Applications submitted after July 2019 will be reviewed and matched
again in the 2019-2020 school year.

Prepared by : Checked by:

Jeffrey Nabo Lozada Raquel Bacuyag

Adopt – A – School Coordinator Planning Head

Signed by:

Ma. Cristina C. Pegollo

Principal II