July 1, 2020
Dear Parents,
I pray that you are well upon receipt of this mail.
On February 24, 2020, after having obtained the unanimous approval of the parents held during the parents and teachers’ assembly on January 19, 2020, Mater Carmeli School submitted to DepEd our application for increase in tuition and other fees for SY 2020-2021. However, the economic strain brought about by the pandemic CoViD-19 compelled us to withdraw the said application in solidarity with our parents, many of whom are affected economically by the said global disease.
Furthermore, on May 18, 2020 the administration underwent a thorough review of school fees and discerned which of these fees might be suspended, decreased, retained and increased, in consideration of the delivery of learning in the New Normal. Moreover, the school decided to withdraw memoranda of agreement initially entered into by the institution with book companies, taking upon itself together with its teaching force, the task of curriculum planning and design not dependent on textbooks. Below is the result of the said review.
Please take note of the total amount decreased from each grade level for SY 2020-2021 as a result of the review done.
We have retained some fees particularly under tuition and miscellaneous fees for the procurement and upgrading of facilities and equipment to enhance online learning, subscription to learning management system (Schoology), upgrading sanitation and wellness services, and other learner development facilities. When our Carmelians are back to school, we need to be fully prepared to handle and take care of their physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual well-being; hence, the retention of other fees. We assure you, though, that when the pandemic lingers, God forbid, unused fees will be refunded as had been done in the previous school year.
Accept our sincere appreciation for your trust and confidence in the Carmelian education.
