Lord of Zion Divine School

About Us

The Lord of Zion Divine School (LZDS) is a non-sectarian school duly recognized by the Department of Education to offer quality education to serve the public interest. It exists to serve the educational needs of the citizens of Bacnotan and its neighboring towns in La Union. The governance and leadership ensure the integrity, effectiveness, and reputation of the school through the establishment of policy, provision of resources, and assurance of a quality education program.

The school’s organizational structure and climate facilitate the achievement of its core values. The school and its Board of Trustees promote a collaborative and result-oriented culture dedicated to a continuous and sustainable work environment for students, parents, and the community. The school officials adopt policies and procedures that provide for an effective operation of the school. It permits a democratic atmosphere for the administrative team to implement policies and procedures without interference.

Government Recognition:

Pre-Elem: PE-006, S. 1997
Elementary: E- 013, s. 2000
JHS: SE- 002, s. 2011
SHS: Permit No. 029, s. 201

Bureau of Immigration Recognition to accept foreign students:

BI: AAFS No. SBM-2013-036

Recognized for academic excellence
Academic & athletic achievement
Good curriculum for students
Modern Technology oriented
Results-oriented
Special program offers to meet student’s needs
Courteous staffs
Above-average skillful teachers
Location & safe neighborhood convenience
Open & warm atmosphere conducive for students

LZDS is a certified FAPE (Fund for Assistance to Private Education) – ESC (Educational Service Contracting) school and is qualified for financial assistance to students who will enroll in Grade 7 until he/she reaches Grade 10 in High School. The school has been granted by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students worldwide who wanted to study in the Philippines particularly in the province of La Union. This institution is also an active member of APSCU (Association of Private School, Colleges and Universities) and LUPRISA (La Union Private School Association).

VISION

A school builds with Foundational Literacy, Academic Competency, Character Integrity, and Equality.

MISSION

To build every learner’s future through 21st Century Heuristic Education Approach.

GOAL

LORD OF ZION DIVINE SCHOOL, INC. aims for its learners to:

Manifest great love and faith in God in their daily lives. A sense of personal worth and respect for others with preferential love for the less fortunate that will enable them to relate harmoniously and effectively with their families, school, church, and the country as a whole.
Develop and enlighten commitment to national ideals by developing, cherishing, and preserving moral, spiritual, and socio-cultural values as well as other desirable aspects of Filipino heritage.
Obtain knowledge and form desirable attitudes for understanding to the nature and purpose of man, therefore of one’s self, one’s own people, and other races, places and time, thereby promoting a keen sense of self, of family, and of international communities.
Develop skills in executing higher intellectual operations and think intelligently, critically, and creatively in real life situations.
Acquire work skill, knowledge, information, and a set of work ethics essential for making an intelligent choice of an occupation or career and for specialized training in specific occupation and;
Enhance and increase one’s abilities and appreciation of the arts, science, and technology as a means of maximizing one’s potentials for self- fulfillment and for promoting the welfare of others

Philosophy

In pursuit towards quality education geared toward the total development of learners, the LORD OF ZION DIVINE SCHOOL, INC. adapts a set of philosophical beliefs basic to modern teaching expressed in the following concepts:

Teaching must be based on democratic principles; hence teachers should provide situations where free creative spirit of learners can operate.
The learner is the center of the educative
Education is a continuous process of growth and development, teaching must be a continuous process and innovative.
Education in a democracy is a social process, hence teaching must be
Education is life; hence teaching must be related to real-life
Learners differ from each other; hence, teaching must have provisions for individual differences.
Education is inclusive; hence, the school is open to any learners regardless of race, color, and origin.

Objectives

at LORD OF ZION DIVINE SCHOOL, INC., the primary objective is to foster a nurturing and academically enriching environment where each student can thrive. Our core objectives encompass:

1. Provides learners with fundamental communication and work skills that will make them productive members of society.
2. Provides learners with quality instruction through varied learning approaches and strategies supported by improved and modern facilities/technologies.
3. Provides a learning environment that encourages the development of a positive self-concept through individual achievement.
4. Builds a curriculum that provides significant learning experiences in order for learners to respond to the changing needs and conditions of the
5. Creates opportunities for the growth of all learners in the areas of leadership, creativity, initiative, responsibility, and moral values.
6. Provides adequate guidance counseling program for learners based on the collaborative efforts of guidance coordinator, administrators, teachers, and parents.