About Us

Who We Are

Historical Background

Makati Elementary School through the years

Makati Elementary School was established in the early 1920’s and is usually alluded to as a “bundok” because it is nestled on a high place. Its total land area was 7,157 sq. m.. It was then acquired by the government for a total cost of P2,058,600.00. The school used to be the only elementary school as per account of Makati residents who belonged to the first batch of graduates.

During the Second World War, the surrounding towns - including Makati - were devasted from the war time. The school and surrounding towns were collateral damage in the process. Soon after, through the concerted efforts of its government officials, the town and Makati Elementary School rose again. During the MId-50s, a big building made of semi-permanent material was erected. This housed grades III, IV, and V classes. In addition, Mayo Maximo Estrella constructed the I shaped to accommodate grades I, II, IV pupils.

Today, Makati Elementary School has evolved as one of the best public schools in the City. It is a non-central school offering complete elementary education. It follows and implements the Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) as prescribed by the Department of Education (DepED). To ensure effective and efficient delivery of basic education services, it is complemented with modern facilities and ancillary services manned by competent and committed staff.

This also gave birth to the Division of Makati which opened its doors to the public on June 1, 1994. Dr. Corazon D. Santiago became its first Division Superintendent. In 1998, after Dr. Santiago was promoted as Regional Director of the National Capital Region, Ms. Elena R. Ruiz has assumed the Office of Schools Division Superintendent in 1999.

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The Schools Division of Makati

The School Division of Makati

The School Division Office in current day

On June 16, 2017, Ms. Rita E Riddle, CESO V, was installed as schools division superintendent. Ms. Riddle vowed to champion quality and relevant programs for the school division specifically those that will best promote the interest of learners. Mrs Riddle's strategic direction is centered on making the DepEd-Makati SHINE!

On October 16, 2018, the SDO-Makati received from the TUV Rheinland, Inc., the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Quality Management System (QMS) QMS ISO 9001:2015 certification after meeting the requirements in the provision of management, administration, and supervision of basic education services in accordance with the national education policies of the country.

Vision & Mission

MAKATI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Vision

We envision Makati Elementary School as the model of excellence in education in the National Capital Region in 2018, where children have access to quality basic education to develop their full potential, armed with basic life skill and values to become productive citizen of modern society.

Mission

To enable our learners to access progressive and relevant education to attain quality life, we resolve to achieve the mission through delivery of induction utilizing modern technologies and upgrading teaching and management capabilities in coordination with government and non-government organization.

SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE - DEPED

Vision

We dream of Filipino who passionately love their country and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.

As a learner-centered public institution, the Department of Education continuously improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.

Mission

The City Government Makati will be the model for world-class local governance: providing for the well-being of its citizenry through delivery of the highest level of basic, social, and economic services with breakthrough technologie, sustainable financing, and competent, responsible, and professional civil servants.

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education where:

Learners learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to happen.
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for developing life-long learners.

School Core Values

Makati Elementary School Core Values

At our school, we cultivate character and empower our students to become leaders of tomorrow through our strong commitment to our core values of the following:

Maka-Diyos

Maka-Tao

Makakalikasan

Makabansa

Faculties

Principal

Juan Dela Cruz

Principal

Administrative

Nyrine Wendy N. Pascua

Administrative Officer

Olivia M. Ganaban

Master Teacher III

Grade Consultant of SPED, Grades 5 and 6

Ma. Janine G. Hibañez

Master Teacher III

Grade Consultant of SPED, Grades 5 and 6

Neziel P. Catalan

Master Teacher III

Grade Consultant of SPED, Grades 1 and 4

Sylvia A. Abad

Guidance Teacher

Teaching Staff

SPED

Gary Lester Geremia

Grade Leader

GOLD adviser

Gulayan sa Paaralan Coor.

BAC Secretarial

Marcnea B. Villanea

SILVER adviser

Brigada Eskwela Vice Chairman

SADAC NDEP Coor.

Jeffrey P. Piliin

TITANIUM adviser

DRRM Coor.

BAC member

Careers

The School Academic Curriculum

At Makati Elementary School, we offer a variety of programs:

Curricular Programs

Special Programs

Other Programs

Alternatively, we offer extensive programs:

Open High School (OHS)

An alternative delivery mode of formal secondary education program that caters to learners who are unable to attend regular class program because of work, early marriage, early pregnancy, physical impairment, and other justifiable and legitimate reasons.

Special Education (SPED)

A program designed to meet the needs of exceptional children. SpEd curriculum was prepared to bring these children to the highest level of their potential and capabilities.

Abot-Alam Program

A national strategy to locate the out-of-school youth (OSY) nationwide who are 15-30 years old and who have not completed basic or higher education or who are unemployed.

Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE)

Alive education is offeren in the Rizal Elementary School, La Paz Elementary School, San Jose Elementary School, and the Hen. Pio del Pilar Elementary School I.

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and Organizations that are not recognized or accredited by the school shall be subject to disciplinary action.

Learners with potential in sports are given due training and participate in different levels of competitions, such as school-based, community, divisions, regional and national.