Department of Education

Region VI - Western Visayas

ENRIQUETA MONTILLA DE ESTEBAN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Pulupandan, Negros Occidental

I. 5 YEAR DROPOUT RATE PER YEAR LEVEL
2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010
I 0 0 8 23 22
II 0 0 9 15 31
III 0 0 13 17 23
IV 0 0 3 12 13
TOTAL 0 0 33 67 46
% 0% 0% 5.5% 2.5% 3.42%

II. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Intervention Title: BRIDGING GAPS; A TRANSITION TO A BETTER
EMEMHS
Cause/s of Dropping Out Addressed Poverty, Engagement to Part-time/Full time
jobs, Early Pregnancy, Health Problems,
Dysfunctional Family & Indifference of Parents
to Education
Duration (Since when was the interventions
implemented?
S.Y 2012-2013. S.Y. 2013-2014
Number of Beneficiaries (Total number served
since the intervention was started)
65 students
Number of SARDOs actually served: 65 Students
Budget 28,770.00
Source of Fund SBM 2012

III. Brief Description of Interventions
As part of Enriqueta Montilla De Esteban Memorial High School Dropout Reduction
Program, we have intensified our E-Tracking or Attendance Monitoring. Every section has it
own class monitors to consistently check the attendance. The use of PROJECT EASE Modules for
Alternative Delivery mode of instruction to reduce or eliminate dropouts was used as one of
the major intervention implemented by the school.
In school ALS Instructional Manager have helped in the reduction of SARDOs due to
regular contact of the clientele and follow up through home visitation.
IV. Highlights of the Results of Interventions
Zero percent (0%) dropout achieved. Factors of prevalence absence were identified and
necessary interventions were given. Those students who were engaged to part-time and full
time jobs, those with health problems were enrolled to Alternative Delivery Mode of Education.
Agreements were made and improved in attendance of students were achieved.
Promotion rate increased from 98% to 100%
Completion rate increased from 76% to 96%
Retention rate increased from 93% to 98%
Graduation rate has been maintained to 98%


V. Factors Critical to the Success of the Implementation of the Interventions
Advocacy with the parents and stakeholders.
Full cooperation and involvement of the parents and the timely assessment of class
advisers
Positive attitude and commitment of Teachers and parents
Partnership with stakeholders.
E-Tracking mechanisms.
Constant engagement with the SARDOS
VI. Implementation Challenges
Schedules and assignment of teachers who will handle the intervention.
Time Constraints to conduct home visitation due to other duties and responsibilities.
Perception of students and parents to the Alternative Delivery Mode of Instruction
(ADM)
Indifferent attitudes of some parents.
Prepared by:
MARILYN N. GALVEZ
Principal III