Curriculum Guides for: Kindergarten, Araling Panlipunan, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao, English, Filipino, MTB Mother-Tongue-Based, Mathematics, Science, MAPEH Art, MAPEH P.E. Physical Education, MAPEH Health, MAPEH Music, Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP), Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE).

After much debate and resistance, K-12 has finally been embraced by the Philippine government as a new method for the education system. Although some sectors think this system would be costly and disadvantageous, it is in fact a necessity for the country to gain an edge on global competitiveness.

K-12 is the recognized standard for students and professionals all over the world, and is believed to be the best period for learning under basic education. Before the Philippines jumped in to the K-12 system, we were one of the three countries still implementing the 10-year system.

Now, DepEd has completed the curriculum based on the K-12 System. It is also made available on the internet for faster accessibility and dissemination for both teachers and students.

June 1, 2018
June 4 - Start of classes (can vary in private schools)
June 12 - Holiday: Independence day
June 15 - Holiday: Eid'l Fitr
With Tentative schedule:
Early Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
Special Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT)
July 1, 2018
June 2-31 - Deworming of school children
August 1, 2018
August 9-10 - First quarter exams
August 18 - Distribution of report cards and parent-teacher conference
August 21 - Holiday: Ninoy Aquino Day
August 22 - Holiday: Eid'l Adha
August 27 - Holiday: National Heroes Day
With Tentative schedule:
National Career Assessment Examination for Grade 9
October 1, 2018
October 5 - World Teacher's Day
October 18-19 - Second quarter exams
October 22 - Start of sembreak
October 27 - Distribution of report cards and parent-teacher conference
October 29 - End of sembreak/Classes resume
With Tentative schedule:
Accreditation and Equivalency Test 
November 1, 2018
November 1 - Holiday: All Saints Day
November 2 - Holiday: All Souls Day
November 30 - Holiday: Bonifacio Day
With Tentative schedule:
Administration of PEPT
December 1, 2018
December 22 - Start of Christmas break
December 30 - Holiday: Rizal Day
With Tentative schedule:
National Musabaqah
January 1, 2019
January 2 - End of Christmas break/Classes resume
January 10-11 - Third quarter exams
January 19 - Distribution of report cards and parent-teacher conference
January 26-Feb. 27 - Early registration for Kindergarten to Grade 12
January 28-Feb. 1 - National Festival of Talents
February 1, 2019
February 5 - Holiday: Chinese Lunar New Year's Day 
March 1, 2019
March 14-15 - Fourth quarter exams for Grades 6 and 12 
March 21-22 - Fourth quarter exams for Grades 1-5 and 7-11
With Tentative schedule:
National Achievement Test for Grade 6 and 10 
April 1, 2019
April 1 to 5 - End of school year rites (graduation and moving up ceremonies)
April 5 - Last day of classes
April 9 - Holiday: Araw ng Kagitingan
April 11-12 - Distribution of report cards and parent-teacher conference
April 15 - Start of summer classes
April 18 - Holiday: Maundy Thursday
April 19 - Holiday: Good Friday
With Tentative schedule:
Palarong Pambansa
May 1, 2019
May 1 - Holiday: Labor Day
May 24 - End of summer classes

These curriculum guides further explain the standards, goals and class flow of each subject. Keep in mind that these teaching resources are free and are allowed to be downloaded and printed for the use and advantage of both students and teachers.

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