Plans for School Year 2025-2026 (AGS Headmaster letter)

Memo #2025-031
30 May 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Greetings from Ateneo de Manila Grade School!

As the month of May draws to a close, we celebrate the successful completion of another academic year. This milestone also marks the beginning of our preparations for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Building upon the positive outcomes and valuable experiences from this past year, we are pleased to announce that we will continue with full onsite classes for the new academic year.

Pre-Academic Year Preparations

As we enjoy our well-deserved two-month break and anticipate the opening of the new school year, please note the following important preparations and considerations:

ONSITE Parent Orientations will be conducted by grade level during the month of July. A separate memorandum will be released detailing the specific times and venues for these orientations.

First Day of Classes

All students are expected to report to school onsite on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the official first day of classes.

Academic Schedule Overview

The first week of classes, known as Schola Brevis, will feature a lighter academic load to facilitate a smooth transition. Beginning with the second week, we will implement our regular academic schedule. Please note that certain grade levels will have extended school days compared to others. A sample weekly schedule is available here. 

Some grade level schedules include provisions for Activity Periods, which may be utilized for formation activities and other educational programs as needed. Additionally, certain levels will have designated PLAY periods and INTRAMS incorporated into their schedules.

Technology Requirements

Google Workspace for Education will continue to serve as our primary Learning Management System (LMS). To ensure optimal performance and learning experience, we recommend the following minimum computer specifications for student use:

• Processor: Intel i5 (10th generation or newer) or equivalent
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 256 GB
• Operating System: Windows 11
• Webcam: 720p resolution
• Internet Bandwidth: 5 Mbps per device

Health and Safety Protocols

In faithful compliance with relevant Department of Education (DepEd) Orders, the Grade School remains committed to ensuring the strict implementation of and compliance with health and safety protocols during the conduct of face-to-face classes. You can be assured that the University will maintain rigorous adherence to these standards.

Important Updates and Communications

In the coming weeks and months, we will continuously monitor government directives that may affect our school operations policies, particularly regarding onsite classes. We encourage you to regularly check our official media platforms for important updates and announcements:

• Official Website: https://www.ateneo.edu/grade-school
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AteneodeManilaGradeSchool

For the school year 2025-2026, Ateneo de Manila has applied for the following fee adjustments:

• Tuition: 6% increase
• Basic/Other Fees: 6% increase (for most categories)

Exceptions with different increase rates:

• Athletics Fee: 10% increase
• Energy Fee: 10% increase
• Health and Wellness Fee: 15% increase
• Graduation Fee: 15% increase

Tuition and Fees for Academic Year 2025-2026

Textbooks and Mandatory Fees SY 2025-2026

Additional Information

This memorandum is part of a series of communications designed to keep you informed about our plans and help you make important decisions regarding your child's education. Information regarding school uniforms, school IDs, and school bus services will be shared in due course.

Contact Information

Should you have any questions or concerns, please direct your inquiries to the appropriate department:

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership in your child's educational journey.

Mr. Jervy M. Robles
Headmaster