Online Code of Discipline For NDMC-IBED
Online Code of Discipline For NDMC-IBED
Online Code of Discipline For NDMC-IBED
IV. Awards
REY D. POSTRADO, MAPD VI. Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 10175, Otherwise Known
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as the “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”
I. Policies on the Use of Communication & Information
Technology
Pupils/Students should be
responsible in using communication
and information technology,
especially when engaging in any
action that may impact on the
privacy, dignity, and/or rights of
institutions, groups or individuals,
including themselves.
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Misuse and/or abuse of information technology resources are a
serious offense and may refer to any the following acts (but are not
limited to the following:
• accessing a school computer server, workstation,
associated peripheral computer network without
proper authorization;
• disclosing passwords or similar information that allow
access to the school’s computer system;
• altering information (e.g. changing the password) of
someone else’s account;
• deliberately introducing viruses, malware, etc. that can
endanger and/or compromise the performance of the
school’s IT resources;
• using IT to harass, threaten, malign, misrepresent, or
extort from other persons or groups;
• unauthorized use of the name of the school or of others
for any purpose;
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Intervention 3 or higher.
A. Purpose of Disciplinary Interventions
Disciplinary Intervention 1 (DI-1) is a corrective measure for infractions of school rules that generally
involve pupils/students’ non-performance of their basic duties and responsibilities. It is equivalent to a demerit
of 3 points.
● Not following the online official schedule of classes (Refer to policy on Tardiness)
● Acting inappropriately or disruptively during the online classes
● Failure to perform assigned task. Neglecting to do an assigned task for the first time. Repeated
violation of the same task may already be classified as Defiance of School Authority or Rules (See
under Disciplinary Intervention 2).
● Failure to return the Report Card on time.
1st Offense (1st Chance): Verbal Warning from the Subject Teacher/Adviser/Asst. Principal/SFO
2nd Offense(2nd Chance): Written Warning through online from the SFO
3rd Offense:(3rdChance): Appearance at the SFO Office of the Parent/Guardian
4th Offense: (4th Chance): Final Warning will be given a final notice of Last Warning for Defiance of
School Rule
5th Offense: Dropped from the online class/ denied his participation in the online class
An additional DI-1 shall be given each time a pupil/student fails to serve one’s assigned DI-1 without a
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valid excuse. Should a student accumulate three counts of Failure to Serve Disciplinary Intervention 1, he/she
will be recommended to receive Disciplinary Intervention 2, on top of his or her unserved DI-1.
a. Tardiness
* Pupils/Students are required to report/appear during the online class conference time (only during synchronous).
* Pupils/Students who are not yet inside their online class conference or at the start of the Adviser/subject teacher Session
will be considered tardy. They will be registered in the tardiness log.
* The tardiness record of all students will be monitored closely by the Class Advisers/SFO. A certain number of absences
will merit the corresponding action from the school.
a. 1st instance also will receive a 1st Chance/ 1st Warning with Advices from SFO
b. 2nd and succeeding instance of tardiness will be given online notice for every lateness, for Defiance of School Rules and
Promissory.
c. 3rd instance is 3rd Chance/3rd Warning will have his or her parents called to appear at the SFO and be reminded of the
consequence of their child’s tardiness in the online class conference;
d. 4th instance is 4th and Final Warning will be given a final notice of Last Warning for Defiance of School Rules: Tardiness;
e. 5th instance will be placed on Disciplinary Probation for Defiance of School Rules.
* Exceptions to these provisions will be decided on a case–to-case basis by the SFO and other offices (Pupil/Student
Disciplinary Board) involved.
* Continued infraction of absences and tardiness after serving the “Take Time –out” shall be grounds to transfer to
another school. You will be requested to proceed to the Office of the SFO to serve his or her disciplinary interventions as
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soon as possible
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2. Disciplinary Intervention 2
Disciplinary Intervention 2 (DI-2) is a measure given by the Office of the SFO for serious violations of online school
rules and online discipline. Depending on the gravity of the infraction, DI-2 may be served by an online suspension for 1 to 5
days. It is equivalent to a demerit of 6 points.
• Conduct Unbecoming of a Notre Damean. An NDMC IBED Notre Damean should demonstrate courteous
and exemplary behavior at all times in the online classes, always reflecting the values of the school. The
intervention may be raised to dismissal depending upon the circumstances and gravity of the violation.
a. A student has refused to follow the prescribed rules in the student handbook more than once (second violation and
onward).
b. The student has refused to carry out an order or command (presumed reasonable) of a school authority more than once
(second violation and onward). School authority includes administrators, faculty members, and other persons
vested with such authority.
c. The student has been properly warned and notified of the consequences of his or her defiance and has refused to obey.
d. The intervention may be raised to dismissal depending on the circumstances and gravity of violation.
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* Disrespect for any member of the school community. Treating any member of the school community – fellow
students, teachers, administrators, custodians, office staff, parents, professionals, service personnel, etc. –
with disrespect, whether verbally or through one’s actions.
The intervention may be raised to dismissal depending on the circumstances and gravity of violation.
* Inappropriate and displays of sexual behavior online especially during online classes
* Making false statements and/or lying.
The consequence may be raised to DI-3 depending on the circumstances and gravity of the violation.
*Violation of test/exam protocol. Test/exam regulations are given to safeguard the validity and reliability of a test.
Although a violation of these regulations does not necessarily constitute academic dishonesty, it may,
however, be construed as such with sufficient evidence.
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The following are prohibited from the start up to the end of any written assessment or test:
● Academic dishonesty. The NDMC IBED regards honesty and integrity as essential to the
development of the children and adolescent’s character. Acts of academic dishonesty are
regarded as very serious offenses and are subject to academic and disciplinary
sanctions. The sanction includes an additional consequence of non-transmutable zero
for the test or examination.
● Hazing. An initiation rite or practice that serves as a prerequisite for membership in a fraternity
or organization by placing the recruit, neophyte, or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating
situations such as forcing him or her to do menial, silly, foolish, and similar tasks or activities or
otherwise subjecting him or her to physical or psychological suffering or injury. It is a serious violation of
the dignity of the human person. Hence, organizing or participating in such activities done in or out of
college premises is a cause for dismissal. (See RA 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Law of 1995.)
● Possession, trafficking/peddling, or use of any Dangerous Drugs. Any student found in the
NDMC premises, extension facilities, or school activities to be in possession of, taking or using, buying
or selling, giving or trafficking of dangerous drugs is subject to dismissal from school. The policy and
rules relating to drug use infractions are deliberately stringent and were designed to preserve the welfare
of the individual student and the student body, as well as to conform to laws of the country. The school
expects parents and students to make themselves aware of the policy, procedures, and serious
implications these infractions may have on the student’s family and his or her future academic career.
● Possession/ownership of deadly weapon(s) and/or explosive device. The possession or
ownership of any deadly weapon, materials that can be lethally dangerous to oneself or others, or an
explosive device or its components, whether these are in fact used or not, is a gravely serious offense.
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nature and foster loyalty to the fraternity or society, right or wrong, are in principle, contrary to moral
values and school order. Consequently, membership in such organization is cause for dismissal from the
school.
2. Violation of the terms of probation
In the investigation of possible dismissal cases, as in all disciplinary cases, due process is observed according to establishedschool procedures. The procedure in
processing a dismissal case is as follows:
1. An online report from the concerned person is submitted to the SFO stating the nature and the circumstances of the violation, including a narrative report
and any evidence or materials relevant to the case.
2. Parents of the student are duly notified about the case by the SFO.
3. “A pupil/student may be immediately placed under disciplinary probation (preventive suspension) during the pendency of the disciplinary proceedings against
him/her. There are two requisites that must be present to justify preventive suspension:
(a) the evidence of guilt is strong; and
(b) the school is morally convinced that the continued stay of the student pending investigation would cause sufficient distraction to the normal operations or
would pose real or imminent threat or danger to persons and property inside the school premises. This must be done to maintain an atmosphere
conducive to education in the school, preserve decorum in an online classroom, and uphold respect for administrators and teachers. Therefore, unlike
punitive suspension, preventive suspension may be imposed without first complying with academic due process in student disciplinary cases”
(Sarmiento, 2009).
4. The SFO writes a formal letter to the student’s parents to schedule an online investigation conference and to request the presence of the student and his/her
parents. The investigation conference is conducted to determine if there is sufficient evidence for the student’s possible dismissal.
5. In the formal investigation conference, the student is asked to explain online his or her alleged involvement in the disciplinary case in the presence of his or her
parent/s who act as counsel. Only the student is allowed to speak, and only the SFO and present Class Adviser may ask questions. Proper
documentation of the proceedings is ensured. (If the SFO was the one who “caught” the offender, the Principal shall conduct the investigation
conference.)
6. If the SFO finds no evidence for dismissal, the case shall be put to rest until further evidence surfaces, if any. The SFO may recommend a different
disciplinary intervention for the student. This decision shall be formally communicated to the student’s parent/s.
7. If the SFO finds evidence for dismissal, a formal recommendation is made to the Principal to convene a Disciplinary Board. The SFO forwards all pertinent
materials and documentation to the Office of the Principal.
8. The Principal convenes a Disciplinary Board to review the case and informs the parents through a formal letter that such a board was convened. The letter
shall also indicate that the student will be placed on preventive suspension (if he/she has not yet been put under preventive suspension) while the
Disciplinary Board discusses the case.
9. The Disciplinary Board’s role is to review the facts of the case and to make a final recommendation to the Principal about the case. (If the Principal was the
one who “caught” the offender, the Principal appoints the AP to convene the Disciplinary Board.)
10.The Disciplinary Board reviews the facts of the case as presented by the SFO.
The Disciplinary Board is given at most 10 working days to submit a recommendation to the Principal.
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11.The Principal makes a decision on the case after a careful review of the recommendations of the Disciplinary Board.
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12.The Principal meets with the parents to inform them of the decision. If the decision is dismissal, effectivity is immediate.
13.The Principal submits a full report of the proceedings to the NDMC President.
14.The student may appeal his or her case to the NDMC President whose decision is final.
1. Disciplinary Probation
A conduct mark in each subject, homeroom period and from the Office of the SFO is given
at the end of each grading period to indicate the student’s growth in self-discipline, his or her
contribution to the order of his or her class, and his or her observance of school regulations.
Students also received advisory subject conduct marks together with his or her midterm marks.
A periodical conduct mark is given every grading period. This is used as basis for determining special
awards/honors, eligibility for summer remedial, repeating the year, re-sectioning and other similar situations
where a minimum conduct grade is required.
A student is expected to manifest self-discipline to a very high degree almost all the time. Self-discipline is
based on the following observable behaviors:
The online Subject and online Homeroom Conduct Mark are assigned using the following table:
The Office of the SFO gives an SFO Conduct Mark for each
student for every grading period to systematically and objectively
monitor students’ deportment. The basis for the SFO Conduct Mark
is the student’s disciplinary record as it is reflected in the number
and type of violations he or she has committed in violation of the
Code of Discipline contained in the Student Handbook. A demerit
point system is used to determine the SFO Conduct Mark.
The St. EUGENE Award is given every semester to a student who (a) receives a grade of
A in Conduct in all subjects including the Homeroom and the SFO Conduct Mark and (b)
does not incur any violation (or Disciplinary Intervention) during the semester. A student who
is on disciplinary probation during the grading period is disqualified from receiving the
award.
A. COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINE
The Committee on Discipline is a body constituted by the Principal at the beginning of each
school year to assist the SFO in monitoring the level of discipline in the school, in reviewing the
disciplinary policies of the school, and in finding out who among the students should be placed on
disciplinary probation. The members of the Committee on Discipline are appointed for a period
of one year. The Committee shall meet regularly.
B. DISCIPLINARY BOARD
The Disciplinary Board is an ad hoc body constituted by the Principal whenever there is a
disciplinary case involving possible serious consequences such as dismissal of a student from the
school or expulsion. The board performs the following functions:
● reviews the facts of the case as presented by the SFO;
● ensures that due process has been observed in the investigation of the case;
● affirms whether there has been a serious violation of the Code of Discipline of the school
or not; and
● recommends appropriate action to the Principal.