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This Student Handbook belongs to:

Name:
Gender: Age: LRN
Contact #:

Home Address:
Father’s Name:
Mother’s Name:
Guardian’s Name:

In case of emergency please notify:

Name:
Address:
Relationship:
Contact Number:

Date of first entry in school:

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 FOREWORD

The Student Handbook provides information regarding student’s involvement in the curricular,
co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the school. It serves as a resource document of the
policies, rules, and guidelines of the school for any courses of action and decisions. This will
judiciously define and clarify the relationship among students as well as the administration, faculty,
and staff. This handbook also includes information about the school, its services, and facilities that
the students can avail. Through this, the students will be properly guided and made aware of their
responsibilities, accountabilities, and obligations, as well as understand their commitment to the
administration for their well-being.

To you dear student, welcome to Mangga Elementary School! You are all encouraged to

study hard and enjoy the opportunities offered to you by this institution.

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 Article 1
DepEd Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Mandate

Section 1. The DepEd Vision

We dream of Filipinos 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.

Section 2. The DepEd Mission

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

Section 3. Our Core Values

Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa

Section 4. Our Mandate

The Department of Education was established through the Education Decree of 1863 as
the Superior Commission of Primary Instruction under a Chairman. The Education agency
underwent many reorganization efforts in the 20th century in order to better define its purpose vis
a vis the changing administrations and charters. The present day Department of Education was
eventually mandated through Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as the Governance of Basic
Education act of 2001 which establishes the mandate of this agency.

The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies,

plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises
all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both
public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate,
and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development.

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 Article II
All About Mangga Elementary School

Section 1. General Information

Name of School: Mangga Elementary School

Address: Purok 3, Mangga, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija
Contact Number: 0999-996-1446
Email Address: [email protected]
Social Media: FB: Mangga ES
Daily Schedule of Classes: 7:30 a.m.–12:00nn. & 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 nn & 1:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Section 2. School History: Then and Now

Mangga Elementary School was established on 1966 through the help of the school
community together with the government officials. The school was gradually operated on SY 1966-
1967.
Mr. Nunilon Bernardino, who was the first teacher in Mangga Elementary School taught the
first batch of the Grade I pupils. Little by little, the school had increased its number of enrollees.
Followed by the next school year, 1967-1968, Miss Conchita Figuroa became the adviser of Grade II
pupils. On 1968-1969, Mr. Roger Buenaventura handled the grade III pupils. During the SY 1969-
1970, Mr. Virgillo Varilla was appointed as the Grade IV adviser, and last to complete the grade level
on the school year 1970-1971 was Mr. Jose Lopez Jr., Grade V pupil adviser and Miss Simeona
Samson as Grade VI pupil adviser.
On the school year 1970-1971, the first graduation was held at Tabon Elementary School
headed by Mrs. Simeona Sicat, adviser of the grade VI pupils.
On 1972, as Martial Law had been proclaimed, a bit changes were made. The school had a
Green Revolution in which they need to plant trees on the school surroundings, and because of that
revolution, the PTA president, Mr. Paquito Fernando had a project of having a deep well inside the
school. Since the budget of PTA was not enough to fund the project, Mr. David contributed their
funds from the Boy and Girl Scout investiture just to finish the said project.
Sooner, another deep well was built through the help of the diligent Head Teacher, Mrs.
Cabico and industrious teachers of the school; they solicited around the barangay area just to fund
the Artesian Well located at the back of the Lorenzo Building.
Back then, the school was composed of Marcos building with 2 classrooms, Lorenzo building
with 2 classrooms also. The comfort room located at the back of the school didn’t have a deep well
to be used. There was a small Home Economics room which was also built by the government.
It was a burden for the school to operate without walls to enclose it and to secure the safety of the
pupils. That’s why Mrs. Nelia A. Galang, the head teacher that time looked for volunteers to put
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barbed wires to put a fence around the school. Later on, the school fence was improved through the
help of the head teacher Mrs. Elesea David.
On 1985, another building was built at the left side of the school which became the office of
the principal who was Mr. Jose Lopez Jr. that time.
As Mr. Jose Lopez Jr. passed away Mr. Gervacio Garcia became the next school head followed
by Mr. Enriquez Galvez, Mrs. Eleuteria Busuego, Miss Erlinda O. Mesina, Mr. Severino M. Jocson Jr.,
Mr. Wilfredo Sigua, Mrs. Teresita Evangelista, Mr. Bernardo B. Antonino, Mrs. Remedios C. Cabrera,
Mrs. Gloria O. Abalos, Mrs. Myrna A. Bautista, Mrs. Ruby P. Empania, and Mrs. Ma. Jasmine A. Reyes.
At present, this school year 2022-2023 Mrs. Melody S. Tolentino became the principal of the
school.
Mangga Elementary School became the assets of the district on the latter years because of
the awards it received. The school was very lucky because of the hardworking school heads,
teachers, and community stakeholders that seek for the betterment of the school.

Section 3. School Logo:

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 Article III
Admission and Transfer Policy

Section 1. NO COLLECTION POLICY: Legal Basis and Implementation

1.1 This policy is in line with the constitutional mandate to make education accessible to all (Article
14, Section 1 of the 1987 Phil. Constitution) and with the corollary provision of Sec. 3, Par. 2,
Chapter 1 of Batasang Pambansa BLg.232, otherwise known as Education Act of 1982 which
maintains equality of access to education as well as the enjoyment of the benefits of education
by all citizens.

1.2 The school adheres to the DepEd No Collection Policy which means no money shall be collected
during enrollment period.
1.3 But, there will be a voluntary and authorized collection on:
1.3.1 Journalism
1.3.2 BSP/GSP
1.3.3 Redcross
1.3.4 Athletics
1.3.5 PTA Membership
1.3.6 GPTA Project
1.3.7 SSG Fund
1.3.8 Subject Supports

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Section 2. Admission Process of Elementary Learners

(DepEd Order no. 3 s 2018)

2.1 Kindergarten and Grade 1 registrants are encouraged to register as early as last Saturday of
January to the last Friday of February of each year. Incoming Grade 2 to Grade 6 are considered
pre-registered.
2.2 The following are required documents for claiming admission slip upon enrollment:
• Result of ECCD Assessment Checklist (For Grade 1)
• PSA Birth Certificate

Note: In the absence of PSA Birth Certificate, the parent or guardian must submit a Birth Certificate
(late registration) from the Local Civil Registrar or a barangay certification containing the basic
information of the child such as Name of the child, Name of Parents, Date of Birth, and Sex. If the
documents mentioned above are not submitted by the end of Early Registration, learners will be
given until August 31st of the school year they will enroll in to produce and submit the required
documents.

2.3 Incoming Kindergarten and Grade 1 shall follow the following process:
1.4.1 Secure and fill up a Brigada Eskwela Certificate and accomplish the Brigada Eskwela
requirements voluntarily
1.4.2 Fill-up Student Profile Form and undergo routine interview together with the
parent/guardian.
1.4.4 Submit the required documents to the enrollment In-charge

2.4 Old students shall follow the following process:

1.5.1 Secure the Voluntary Brigada Slip
1.5.2 Submit the required documents to the enrollment In-charge

2.5 The Permanent Records (SF 10) of all incoming learners shall be secured before the end of first
grading period (D.O. 54, s, 2016) by the class adviser.

Section 6. Process of Transfer to Other Schools

6.1 Students who wish to transfer to other schools must file the Request for Transfer
Form/Clearance from the Registrar. The transferring student and/or parent or guardian shall
accomplish the Student Exit Form from the Office of the Guidance Counselor before the issuance
of SF 9 (Report Card) and Certificate of Good Moral Character.

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Section 7. Process of Transferring-in within the School Year

7.1 A student who wishes to transfer-in must present SF 9 (Report Card) bearing the grades of the
last quarter attended or a letter certifying the last grade level the learner completed signed by
the School Registrar. Good Moral Certificate and PSA Birth Certificate are also required.
7.2 Displaced learners due to on-going war/armed conflict and very recent disasters/ calamities
must present any proof of identity or any means as directed by the Central Office.
7.3 Fill-up Student Profile Form and undergo routine interview together with the parent/guardian.
7.4 Transfer of SF10 shall be secured thirty (30) days from the first day of school attendance (D.O.
No. 54, series of 2016) by the adviser.

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 Article IV
Academic Policy & Grading System
(Deped Order No. 8 s 2015)

The school is implementing K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.

Section 1. Curriculum Offerings

1.1 The new curriculum was implemented starting school year 2012-2013 increasing the number of
years in the secondary education to six (6) years with the first four (4) years known as junior high
school and the last two (2) years as senior high school. Its overall curriculum design follows the
spiral approach wherein learning is a process of building upon previously learned knowledge.

1.2 The school is implementing

1.2.1 K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum

Section 2. Grading System

(DepEd Order #8 s 2015)

2.1 There shall be four grading periods in a school year, namely; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarters. For
Kindergarten, checklists and anecdotal records are used instead of numerical grades. These are
based on learning standards found in the Kindergarten curriculum guide. For Grades 1-6, each
grading period the student receives the report card reflecting his grades for the quarter. After the 4th
quarter the final rating is computed using the averaging method, that is, grades of the four quarters
are summed up then divided by four.

2.2 The K to 12 Basic Education Program uses a standards and competency-based grading system.
All grades will be based on the weighted raw score of the learners’ summative assessments. The
minimum grade needed to pass a specific learning area is 60 which is transmuted to 75 in the report
card. The lowest mark that can appear on the report card is 60 for quarterly grades and final grades.
In the case of those who are under the ESEP curriculum, grading system for K to 12 is still followed,
however, to continually qualify, a student must maintain a final rating of not below 85% in Science,
Mathematics & English and 83% in the rest of the subjects without grade lower than 80% in any
grading period. Learners are graded on Written Work, Performance Tasks and Quarterly Assessment
every quarter. These three are given specific percentage weights that vary according to the nature
of the learning area.

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2.3 The basis of the computation for K to 12 is distributed as follows:

Table 1. Area Component for Grades 7-10 and its corresponding weight
Area
Languages AP EsP Science Math MAPEH TLE
Component
Written Work 30% 40% 20%

Performance Tasks 50% 40% 60%

Quarterly
Assessment 20% 20% 20%

Source: D.O. # 8, s. 2015

2.4 The components of each computation is explained in the following manner:

3.4.1 The Written Work component ensures that students are able to express skills and
concepts in written form. Written Work, which may include long quizzes, and unit or long
tests, help strengthen test – taking skills among the learners. Other written work may
include essays, written reports, and other written output.
3.4.2 The Performance Task component allows learners to show what they know and are able
to do in diverse ways. They may create or innovate products or do performance – based
tasks. Performance-based tasks may include skills demonstration, group presentations,
oral work, multimedia presentations, and research projects. Written output may also be
considered as performance task.
3.4.3 Quarterly Assessment measures student learning at the end of the quarter. These may be
in the form of objective tests, performance-based assessment, or a combination thereof.

2.5 The Quarterly Grade for each learning area is written in the report card of the students and is
expressed in whole numbers.

2.6 The summary of learner progress is shown quarterly to parents and guardians through a parent-
teacher conference one week before the recognition program for those students with academic
deficiencies, in which the report card is discussed. Below is the grading scale with corresponding
descriptors:
Table 2. The Level of Proficiency and its Numerical Value
Descriptor Grading Scale Remarks
Outstanding 90-100 Passed
Very Satisfactory 85-89 Passed
Satisfactory 80-84 Passed
Fairly Satisfactory 75-79 Passed
Did Not Meet Expectations Below 75 Failed

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Section 3. Awards and Recognition
Source: D.O. No. 36, s. 2016

3.1 Awards and recognition bestowed on learners who have successfully attained standards set by
the school support the efforts and accomplishments of these learners and affirm their latent
potential, abilities, and dispositions. As per D.O. No. 36, s. 2016, there is no more ranking of
students in the honor roll. The awards to be given are categorized into classroom awards, grade-
level awards and special recognition.

3.2 Classroom Awards are recognition given to learners in each class or section. A simple recognition
may be given per quarter, semester, or at the end of the school year. Awardees are given merit
by the adviser and/or other subject teachers in recognition of the learners’ outstanding
performance in class.

3.2.1 Character Traits for Kindergarten to Grade 3 are given to affirm their positive traits and
attitudes or to recognize significant improvement in their behavior.
3.2.2 Conduct Awards for grades 4 to 12 in each class will be given at the end of the school year
3.2.3 The Academic Excellence Award within the quarter is given to learners from grades 1 to 6
who have attained an average of at least 90 and passed all learning areas. Table 1 shows the
specific Academic Excellence Award given to learners who meet the following cut-off grades.

Table 3. Academic Excellence Award

Award Average Grade per quarter

With Highest Honors/May Pinakamataas na Karangalan 98-100

With High Honors/May Mataas na Karangalan 95-97

With Honors/May Karangalan 90-94

3.2.4 Recognition for Perfect Attendance is given at the end of every quarter to encourage
learners to attend and actively participate in class. Perfect attendance means that a learner
must be present in all of his/her classes, and must have no absences for the entire quarter.
Learners who are representing the school for various purposes (e.g., in-school or off campus
activities) may also qualify for this award.

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3.3 Grade-level Awards are recognition given to learners in each grade-level.

3.3.1 The Academic Excellence Award is given to learners from grades 1 to 6 who have attained
an average of at least 90 and passed all learning areas at the end of the school year. The class
advisers will give to the Awards Committee the list of qualified learners to be awarded during a
school ceremony.

3.3.2 The Leadership Award is given to learners in grade 6 who have demonstrated exemplary
skills in motivating others and organizing projects that have significantly contributed to the
betterment of the school and/or community. To qualify for this award, a learner must have no
failing grades in any of the learning areas, have not committed any offense punishable by
suspension or higher sanction according to the Department’s service manual and child
protection policies in the current school year, and a class officer or an active member/officer of
any recognized school club, team, or organization.

3.3.3 Awards for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines are given to recognize
learners in grade 6 who have exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in specific disciplines.
There may be more than one category of awards under the following disciplines: Athletics, Arts,
Communication Arts, and Tech-Voc. There will be no separate awards for specialprograms.

3.3.4 The Athletics award is given to learners who have shown outstanding skills in athletics
particularly in games and sports through participation and victories in competitions, as well as
discipline in training and sportsmanlike conduct and character. The academic rating that will be
considered for this award would be the student’s final grade in Physical Education. All learner
athletes who will participate shall be excused from their classes effective from the date of their
practice/ training in preparation of the said athletic competition. Furthermore, the concerned
athletes shall be given due consideration by their subject teachers in all the quizzes, activities,
performance task on dates that they are out on training/ competition; the grades of the athlete
must be retained/increased. Coaches are likewise advised to look into the status of the athletes,
matters pertaining to their academic performances and standings.

3.3.5 Award for Club or Organization Achievement is given to a duly recognized club or
organization that has created positive impact on the school and/or community it serves through
the implementation of all its planned projects and activities, provided strong support to the
implementation of the school activities and attainment of the school’s objectives, and taken
great strides to help its members develop their potentials.

3.4 Special Recognition is given to learners who have represented and/or won in competitions at
the district, division, regional, national, or international levels will be recognized. These
awardees have demonstrated their exemplary performance in academics, athletics, and the
arts, and/or represented the school in DepEd-recognized activities.
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3.5 Cases of protest shall be filed by the candidate with his/her parent or guardian to the School
Head within three (3) working days from the announcement and shall be decided on by the
school head or principal, considering the recommendations of the Awards Committee within
three (3) working days from filing.

Section 4. Failures and Remedial

4.1 A Final Grade of 75 or higher in all learning areas allows a student to be promoted to the next
grade level.
4.2 A student who Did Not Meet Expectations in at most two learning areas must take remedial
classes.
4.3 The conduct of remedial classes depends on the issue of the DepEd Calendar.
4.4 A student who failed on 3 or more subject will be retained.
4.5 Learners who earn raw scores in Written Work and Performance Task below expectations are
given remediation by the fifth week of any quarter.
4.6 Remedial classes are conducted after the Final Grades have been computed. Summative
Assessments given during remedial classes are recorded, computed, weighted, and transmuted
in the same way as the Quarterly Grade. The Final Grade for remedial classes is the Remedial
Class Mark (RCM).
4.7 The Final Grade at the end of the school year and the Remedial Class Mark are averaged and the
result is called the Recomputed Final Grade. If the Recomputed Final grade is 75 or higher, the
learner is promoted to the next grade level, however if it is below 75, the learner is retained in
the grade level.

Section 5. Moving Up, and Graduation Ceremonies

5.1 Moving Up. Kindergarten who are promoted to the next year level shall have complied the
academic requirements shall be announced at the end of the school year during the Moving Up
Ceremony.

5.2 Graduation. A Grade 6 student is considered candidate for graduation if he/she has a final grade
of 75 or higher in all learning areas.

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 Article V
School Activities

Section 1. Co – Curricular Activities

1.1 Each learning area coordinator is encouraged to initiate activities involving students to support
academic instruction.

1.2 The area coordinator who initiates the activity shall present the plan of activities to the principal
for approval.

1.3 The following are considered co-curricular activities:

• Nutrition Month Celebration
• Pride Month
• Career Guidance Week
• Buwan ng Wika
• Science Month Celebration
• Math Festival
• English Month Celebration
• Science Month
• Journalism
• Seminars and symposia in support to academic programs
• Araling Panlipunan
• Athletic
• All subject base on activity

Section 2. Extra – Curricular Activities

2.1 The school supports the desire of students to hone their talents and skills in any field of interest
through various activities they wish to conduct for as long they are in consonance with existing
school policies. Any community activities where students are involved must have approval from
the School Head.

2.2 Participation of students in extra-curricular activities although not related to academic programs
is given due recognition by the school.

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Section 3. The Supreme Student Government
Source: Standard Constitution and by-laws of SSG; DepEd Order No. 79, s. 2009)

3.1 The Supreme Student Government (SSG) shall be the highest governing body of the
students. All bonafide students of the school are members of the student body.

Section 4. Recognized Clubs and Organizations

4.1 The school recognizes the right of the students to organize into clubs or groups that are in
conformity with academic interest and aspirations.

4.2 Each student is encouraged to join organizations and clubs not exceeding three memberships.

4.3 The following organizations are recognized by the school as legitimate:

4.3.1 Youth for Environment in School Organization (YES-O)
4.3.2 Filipino Club
4.3.3 English Club
4.3.4 Mathematics Club
4.3.5 Araling Panlipunan Club
4.3.6 EPP Club
4.3.7 MAPEH Club
4.3.8 Values Education Club
4.3.9 Sports Club

4.4 The recognized clubs and organizations must have clear plan of activities, constitution and by-
laws, list of officers and members and annual achievement report submitted to the school principal.

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 Article VI
Student Services

Section 1. Health and Nutrition Services

In order to fully implement the health & nutrition programs of the school, the School Nurse keeps the
clinic functional to serve as the center of the health & nutrition services. It is open every day 8:00 am –
12:00 noon; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm offering the following services:

1.1.2 Health assessment of students that includes vision & hearing tests, weight & height taking
1.1.3 Health & nutrition counseling, follow-through and referral of cases
1.1.4 Prevention & control of communicable diseases
1.1.5 Safety, first aid emergency care and correction of remedial defects
1.1.6 Care of exceptional children
1.1.7 Promotion of health & nutrition among school population
1.1.8 School Based Immunization
1.1.9 Deworming
1.1.10 Feeding

1.1 All students shall undergo health assessment as part of the health and nutrition program's
implementation.

1.2 Monday is nail-cutting day. Every student is expected to bring his/her own nail-cutter in order
to participate in the nail-cutting activity after the flag ceremony. (depends on school)

1.3 A student who experiences discomforts and minor ailments shall be sent to the school clinic for
proper first aid treatment and care. Student-patients who wish to rest at home in view of their
discomforts shall be allowed to go home upon presentation to the Security Guard of the Health
and Nutrition pass slip issued by the School Nurse.

1.4 Students are expected to wear their footwear inside the classroom at all times for hygienic
purposes.

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Section 2. Guidance Office

2.1 The objectives of the Guidance program are oriented towards student self-realization and total
personality development. Its services are designed to equip the students with the necessary
tools for self-actualization in the context of personal, familial and societal realities. The
Guidance Counselor is available in the Guidance office during office hours from 8:00 am – 12:00
noon; 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. to take charge of the following services:

2.1.1 Counseling – This is the heart of Guidance. It aims to assist students in processing their
issues and concerns towards an acceptable resolution in an atmosphere conducive to trustand
confidentiality.

2.1.2 Individual Inventory – It refers to the process of gathering relevant data of the students
useful for teaching and counseling.

2.1.3 Information – This service pertains to the dissemination of information regarding personal
and social concerns to develop students’ adjustment and academic life through seminars, talks
and bulletin postings.

2.1.4 Follow-up and Referral – This area focuses among students who are referred by teachers
and administrators regarding varied concerns such as misconduct and failures to ensure that
they have learned appropriate behaviors. Likewise, referral to community agencies will be
facilitated for cases needing special attention.

2.1.5 Other Services – The Guidance Counselor also facilitates other significant DepEd programs
such as Child Friendly School System (CFSS), Gender and Development (GAD) Child Protection
Policy (CPP), School Dropout Reduction Program (SDORP) and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program (4Ps) school link, Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD)

2.2 R.A. 9258, otherwise known as the Guidance Counseling Act of 2004, sec. 3 defines Guidance
and Counseling as involving “…the use of an integrated approach for the development of a well-
functioning individual primary by helping him/her potentials to the fullest and plan his/her
present and future in accordance with his/her abilities, interests, and needs,” and “the very
term, “counseling’ is synonymous to a face-to-face helping relationship. It is a mission of
service.” In this sense, the task of a Guidance Counselor entails a friendly aura where
students/clients could be at ease and comfortable enough in confiding their innermost private
thoughts which might be bothering them intrinsically.

2.3 The task of implementing disciplinary measures, primarily to the Prefect of discipline, evokes
an intimidating aura which is an impediment for one to be considered an approachable
authority for student-clients. Therefore in this sense, the act of investigation, mediation,
adjudication and imposition of penalties to offender student/s are not among the
responsibilities of a GuidanceCounselor/Advocate for him/her efficient in his/her job.
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2.4 Technically, Guidance counselor deal with the emotional equilibrium of the student-clients. That
is, helping them regain or enhance their motivation to become productive learners in school
through the application of psychological processing we call counseling.

2.5 Guidance Counselor/Advocate will serve as the source of comfort for scared, humiliated and
confused students. Student-client will be encouraged to open up. The main job during
Counseling/coaching is to dig down deeper the reason behind misbehavior of a student
offender because the misconduct displayed might merely be a symptom from a bigger problem.
For example, the irritability and erratic temperature of one individual might be just a symptom
of his/her family problems.

2.6 For these reason, students who undergo disciplinary actions will likewise undergo the counseling
process upon the referral of the Prefect of discipline. For record purposes, the referred
student/s must bring the promissory/agreement form filled up and signed by the concerned
student/s and the Anecdotal Record Form (ARF) filled up the class Adviser or Subject Teacher
or any faculty member who witness the incident indicative of the misconduct of the offender-
student.

2.7 Students who are not committing misconduct or undergoing disciplinary actions but are
displaying symptoms of stress, loneliness, trauma and other personal problems affecting
his/her academic performance in school shall be referred by the Class Adviser or Subject
Teacher for counseling/coaching. The referred student must bring the Anecdotal Record (ARF)
filled up by the observer, i.e. Class Adviser, subject Teacher or any faculty member who
personally witness the unpleasant intrinsic or psychological indications displayed by the
referred student.

2.8 In other cases, the Guidance Counselor may call directly the attention of a student to the
Guidance Office for a brief Counseling session by serving the Call Slip, intended for said student,
to the Class Adviser.

2.9 Student may voluntary submit himself/herself for counseling by waking in directly, without any
call slip or referral by walking in directly, without any call slip to the Guidance Office. The
Guidance Counselor/Advocate may accommodate the walk-in student/s at once or set an
appointment for Counseling/coaching.

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Section 4. Office of the Prefect of Discipline
(Source: Division Memo No. 177, series of 2016)

4.1 The designation of a Prefect of Discipline in every school is directed by virtue of the delegated
power of the School Head to discipline students in cases of student violation of school rules and
regulations.

4.2 The responsibilities of the Prefect of Discipline:

4.2.1 handle referrals from Class Advisers in cases of repetitive minor offenses and major
offenses or grave misconduct committed by students provided that classroom-based
intervention has already been exhausted as evident in the anecdotal record of the referring
Class Adviser.

4.2.2 Conduct hearing on arbitration on disciplinary cases, makes the investigation, admonish,
reprimand and decides on implement the appropriate sanction or disciplinary measures based
on the Students’ Handbook except on serious disciplinary cases that require expulsion from
school which has be heard and decided upon by the School Head.

4.2.3 Keeps record of cases through the Promissory note relative to attendance, tardiness and
disciplinary cases of students.

4.2.4 Makes referral to the Guidance Office for counseling and follow-up of students under
disciplinary cases of students.

4.2.5 Records and reports to the Principal the disciplinary problems.

4.2.6 Confers with parents of students under suspension or with disciplinary problems.

4.2.7 Participates in the formulation of school policies regarding disciplinarymeasures.

4.2.8 Monitor the students’ tardiness and observance of the school’s uniform, wearing or
earrings among boys and make monthly report on the same to the respective Class Advisers for
follow-up.

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Section 5. School Canteen
The school canteen sells food items to the students and serves as a venue for the development of their
desirable eating habits. It is categorized as a “school-managed canteen” which is operated and managed
by the school under the general supervision of the school head throughconsignment basis.

5.1 Foods prepared in the canteen are nutritious, sanitary and affordable such as native delicacies,
fruit juices, and the like.

5.2 Selling of junk food and carbonated drinks is prohibited.

Section 6. Records

6.1 The Records Office is responsible for keeping the student forms such as SF 10, SF 9, diploma and
other documents. The students, alumni and their parents may avail of the preparation and
issuance of the above-mentioned forms on a per request basis.

6.1.1 SF 10 (Permanent Record). This is a school-to-school transaction between receiving and

originating school. Learners and/or parents or guardians are not allowed to hand-carry the Form
SF10 to the receiving school.

6.1.2 Diploma and SF 9 (Report Card). In case of loss second issuance shall be provided after
presenting an affidavit of loss.

Section 7. Security

7.1 Security Guards are part of the school staff. As such, they are directed to perform specific jobs
in order to ensure a positive and peaceful learning environment. They report any violations of
school rules or civil law to the proper agencies for appropriate action.

7.2 In order to avoid any untoward incidents, no visitors shall be allowed to enter the campus during
school hours except for valid reasons, provided that he/she shall be required to sign the logbook
for security purposes and wear the visitor's ID.

7.3 Nobody shall be allowed to stay inside the campus after 5:00 p.m. for any sessions unless
approved by the School Head.

7.4. In order to avoid accident, guards have the right and obligation to disallow students from
embarking on a motorcycle, tricycle or any public utility vehicle in manner that is excessive to
the normal capacity of the vehicle.

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 Article VII
Child Protection and Anti-Bullying Policy
Section 1. Rationale and Objectives

1.1 The development of a school-based Child Protection and Anti-Bullying Policy is a product of a
collaborative work involving a participatory process with the school administrators, selected
teachers, parents, guidance counselor and Barangay Officials. The school strongly supports the
DepEd’s zero tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination,
bullying and other forms of abuse. This policy is created as a statement of intent that
demonstrates schools’ commitment to safeguard children from all forms of violence. In
accordance with the provisions of Article XV, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution, R.A. 10627 or
the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 and the guidelines in DepEd Order No. 40 series of 2012, the school has
adopted this school-based child protection and anti-bullying policy within the framework ofthe
school’s overall code of behavior.

1.2 This policy targets the following objectives:

1.2.1 To ensure that students, school personnel, and parents know the school policy on child
protection and anti-bullying and what they should do if abuse arises.
1.2.2 To give direction and guidance to school authorities and personnel in preventing and
tackling all forms of abuse amongst the school community.
1.2.3 To provide systematic means of monitoring, recording and reporting of concerns and
cases.

Section 2. Roles and Responsibilities of School Administrators, Faculty and Non-

Teaching Personnel

2.1. School administrators, Faculty, Non-teaching personnel and others to Students

2.1.1 Establish and maintain an open and child-friendly communication with the students in a
manner in which they would be comfortable talking about their complaints, personal
problems and concerns, but should set appropriate limitations.

2.1.2 Exercise one’s duty to care by extending one’s self control and exercising patience
especially in handling challenging students.

2.1.3 If an activity, event or ceremony will be held outside the school premises (such as fieldtrips,
camping, sports activities, etc.), it is important that the school administration take into
consideration the necessity of the activity, accessibility of the venue and the safety of
students. It is also expected that parents/guardians be informed of the nature of the
activity, where it will be held, who would be the teachers and/or school staff present, and
how will the students be transported to the venue, and be asked for their consent;
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 2.1.4 Be ready to accept constructive criticisms and reprimands from higher authority if he/she
has inappropriately behaved towards any student;

2.1.5 Give equal opportunity to students to make statements, presentations and voice their
opinions in classrooms, meetings and other venues of discussions;

2.1.6 Seek representation from students (e.g. Supreme Student Government) in discussions that
can affect directly or indirectly their development in school.

2.1.7 Recognize students for their personal value or merit, commitment to school tasks or duties
and adequately praise them for their effort;

2.1.8 Treat student’s individual personal information with confidentiality if requested by them;
otherwise, if the matter would best be informed to the parents/guardians, the faculty or
staff may do so after proper deliberation of what would be appropriate for their best
interest.

2.2 School administrators, faculty, non-teaching personnel and others shall refrain from:
2.2.1 Using corporal punishment as a means of discipline, as indicated in Section 3, Letter O of
the DepEd Order No. 40, Series of 2012
2.2.2 Engaging in inappropriate remarks or gestures which could be misunderstood. Examples
of inappropriate behavior include “bear hugs”, tickling and piggyback rides, making
compliments that relate to physique and telling "green jokes".
2.2.3 Being alone with a student in a room or being in an uncompromising situation such as
meeting them in an isolated area or non-school related activities or taking them home.
Spending excessive time alone with the student away from others is inappropriate.
2.2.4 Too much familiarity with a student, including exchanging SMS messages/emails which
would create malice.
2.2.5 Having an intimate, romantic and sexual relationship with students, even if he/she is legally
an adult.
2.2.6 Permitting or participating in behavior of students that is illegal, unsafe and/or abusive;
2.2.7 Losing one’s self-control and personal civility by shouting, cursing, displaying loss of temper
such as throwing objects at students which would humiliate them.
2.2.8 Discriminating against, showing differential treatment to or favor particular students to the
exclusion of others;
2.2.9 Calling, labeling or nicknaming a student with reference to his/her physical appearance,
weakness/es, and status of any sort;
2.2.10 Letting their personal disagreements with parents, guardians, teachers and staff, in
existence of any, to prejudice or bias one’s evaluation of the student’s school performance;

2.3 School administrators, Faculty, Non-teaching personnel and others to fellow School
administrators, Faculty, Non-teaching Personnel and others.

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 2.3.1 School administrators, Faculty, Non-teaching Personnel and others must maintain
professional relations toward one another and be open-minded and accept constructive
criticisms from colleagues without ill feelings;

2.3.2 School administrators, Faculty, Non-teaching Personnel and others shall refrain from
involving students in personal arguments, or use them to induce the other by saying off-
hand comments or anything against another school administrator, faculty, non-teaching
personnel and others in the presence of the students to prevent disputes.

2.4 School administrators, Faculty, Non-teaching personnel and others to Parents/Guardians

2.3.2 School administrators, Faculty, Non-teaching personnel and others must be open-minded,
calm and ethical in dealing with aggrieved parents/guardians;
2.3.3 Have an agreement settled with parents/guardians on issues in the classroom or school
procedures that concerns the welfare of the students;
2.3.4 School administrators, Faculty, Non-teaching personnel and others shall refrain from
involving students in their personal disagreements with parents/guardians.

2.5 Parents/Guardians to School Administrators Faculty, Non-Teaching Personnel and Others

2.5.1 Parents/Guardians must be open-minded, calm and ethical in dealing with their issues
towards a school administrator, faculty member, non-teaching personnel and/orothers;
2.5.2 Have an agreement settled with school administrator, faculty, non-teaching personnel
and/or others that concerns the welfare of their children and avoid creating unnecessary
stories without confronting the person himself/herself.

2.6 Parents/Guardians/Visitors/External Stakeholders

2.6.1 Any person who visits the school and has any official business with the school, and any
person who does not have any official business but is found within the premises of the
school must also adhere to this policy. Basic safeguarding procedure includes signing in the
Guard's logbook before entering the school. Visitors should not be left alone with students.
2.6.2 The parent/guardian has to personally seek permission from the teacher for his/her child
to leave the school during class hours to attend to important appointments.

Section 3. Prohibition of Corporal Punishment

(Source: DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)

3.1 The Mangga Elementary School community prohibits and does not condone the practice of
corporal punishment as a form of student discipline.

3.1 Corporal punishment refers to a kind of punishment or penalty imposed for an alleged or actual
offense, which is carried out or inflicted, for the purpose of discipline, training or control, by a
teacher, school administrator, an adult, or any other child who has been given or has assumed

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 authority or responsibility for punishment or discipline. It includes physical, humiliating or
degrading punishment, including, but not limited to the following:

3.1.1 Blows such as, but not limited to, beating, kicking, hitting, slapping, or lashing, of any part
of a child’s body, with or without the use of an instrument such as, but not limited to a
cane, broom, stick, whip or belt;
3.1.2 Striking of a child’s face or head, such being declared as a “no contactzone”;
3.1.3 Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin, dragging, pushing or throwing
of a child;
3.1.4 Forcing a child to perform physically painful or damaging acts such as, but not limited to,
holding a weight or weights for an extended period and kneeling on stones, salt, pebbles
or other objects;
3.1.5 Deprivation of a child’s physical needs as a form of punishment;
3.1.6 Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper, alcohol, or forcing
the child to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other materials that can cause
discomfort or threaten the child’s health, safety and sense of security such as, but not
limited to bleach or insecticides, excrement or urine;
3.1.7 Tying up a child;
3.1.8 Confinement, imprisonment or depriving the liberty of a child;
3.1.9 Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or threat of bodily harm, swearing or
cursing, ridiculing or denigrating the child;
3.1.10 Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or disrobe, or to put on anything that will make
a child look or feel foolish, which belittles or humiliates the child in front of others;
3.1.11 Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or learners, except when
such pieces of property pose a danger to the child or to others;

Section 4. Practice of Positive Discipline

(Source: Positive Discipline in Everyday Teaching: A Primer for Filipino Teachers)

4.1 Positive Discipline is an approach to teaching that helps learners succeed, gives them the
information they need to learn, and supports their development. It respects children’s rights to
healthy development, protection from violence, and active participation in their learning.
4.2 The employment of positive discipline is a utilization of conflict (among learners and teachers)
as an opportunity to teach students how to manage their emotions and resolve conflicts
without hurting others physically and emotionally.
4.3 There are no bad children, just good and bad behaviors. (Deped Order No. 40 s.2012)

4.2 As part of a teacher's classroom management techniques, the school adopts the use of
anecdotal logbook as a classroom-based intervention to record all student misbehaviors.

4.3 The teachers are also trained in child protection policy and mediation/conflict management
techniques for them to be equipped in handling challenging behaviors in the classroom.

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Section 5. CHILD Rights
(Source: UN Convention on Right of the Child)
5.1 Child refers to any persons below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable to
fully take care or protect themselves from abuse, neglect exploitation or discrimination because of
a physical or mental disability or condition; (RA 7610). The term also includes pupils or students who
maybe 18 years (18) of age or older but are in school (DO no. 40 s. 2012)

5.2 The Right to Life

5.3 Right to have a name/identity
5.4 Right to live with a family
5.5 Right to health care, safe water to drink, nutritious food, shelter, and safe environment.
5.6 Right of Protection from abduction
5.7 Right to education (even with disability)
5.8 Right to develop his/her talents and abilities to the fullest
5.9 Right to be free from harmful and cruel punishment
5.10 Right for protection from being hurt, mistreated both body and mind by anybody
5.11 Right to express an opinion by talking, writing, drawing, or in any other means as long as it is
not offensive to other people.
5.12 Right to play and rest
5.13 Right to choose own religion or beliefs as long as they are not harmful
5.14 Right to choose friends and groups as long as they are not harmful
5.15 Right to information as long as they are not harmful
5.16 Right to privacy as long as they are not harmful
5.17 Right to be free from sexual abuse or any kind of exploitation
5.18 Right to refuse in going to a war or joining an army (under 15 years old)
5.19 Right of protection from harmful drugs and drug trade
5.20 Right to be paid fairly if working
5.21 Right to legal held and fair treatment.

Section 6. Rights of the Person with Disability

(Source: RA 7277 Providing Rehabilitation, Self Development and Self Reliance and their Integration)

6.1 Disabled Persons are those suffering from restriction of different abilities, as a result of a mental,
physical or sensory impairment, to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered
normal for a human being.
6.2 Right to access the sufficient standards protection for the civil, cultural, economic, political, and
social rights.
6.3 Right to equality and non-discrimination environment
6.4 Right to access quality education

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Section 7. Privileges

7.1 Privilege- special favor, treat or opportunity granted to a person.

7.2 Specific example of child privileges
7.2.1 Unregulated time playing with games, e.g playing basketball, riding bike or playing with atoy
7.2.2 Unregulated time watching a television program, e.g. telenovela, show, movie, etc
7.2.3 Eating ice cream or a favorite snack during recess time
7.2.4 Going out with the family during weekends
7.2.5 Unregulated time hanging out with the barkadas or group of friends after class hours
7.2.6 Extra daily allowance for snacks during recess time
7.2.7 Unregulated time or unsupervised/ unrestricted usage of gadgets, e.g., cellphones, tablet, etc
7.2.8 Unregulated classroom seating arrangement (who sit beside whom)
7.2.9 Bonus points or grade for behaved, punctual, most favorite classmate/ student, etc.
7.2.10 Belonging to special section
7.2.11 Being a trusted student or class officer
7.2.12 Being selected as a contestant during school competitions
7.2.13 Being a member of a recognizes

Section 8. Rights of the Students

8.1 Every student has the right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality
education in line with national goals and conducive to their full development as persons with
human dignity.

8.2 The right to have access to their own school records, which shall be maintained and preserved
in a confidential manner by the school;

8.3 The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications and to invite resource persons
during assemblies, symposia, and other activities of similar nature;

8.4 The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to avail of effective channels of
communication with the appropriate academic and administrative bodies of the school;

8.5 The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their own
organizations or societies through resolutions;

8.6 The right to understand the purpose, the directions and the means of evaluation of a given
assignment;

8.7 To understand the content, structure and appearance of all written homework/assignments as
important elements in the grading process;
8.8 The right to healthy food.

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Section 9. Bullying defined
9.1 The Mangga Elementary School community prohibits and does not condone the acts ofbullying
in the school campus.

9.2 Bullying is committed when a student commits an act or a series of acts directed towards
another student, or a series of single acts directed towards several students in a school setting
or a place of learning, which results in physical and mental abuse, harassment, intimidation, or
humiliation. Such acts may consist of any one or more of the following:

9.2.1 Physical - pushing, kicking, hitting, slapping, shoving or any use of violence
9.2.2 Verbal - name-calling, teasing, giving insults, saying offensive words pertaining to one’s
appearance, disability, mental ability, sexuality or religious beliefs and economic status
9.2.3 Psychological - doing pranks as form of torment, graffiti, hiding or destroying one’s
possessions, threat and offensive gestures, stalking, humiliation, behavior leading to social
isolation including spreading gossip to damage one's reputation and encouraging others to
ignore another
9.2.4 Sexual – malicious physical contacts, sexually-suggestive jokes and cat-calling
9.2.5 Cyberbullying- using digital technology such as social media, instant messaging, texts,
blogs and other to deliberately upset and humiliates someone.

Section 10. The School's Bullying Prevention Strategies

10.1 The school shall build the capacities of school personnel, students, parents and guardians to
understand and deal with child abuse and other forms of violence by including bullying and
positive discipline in the INSET topics.

10.2 The School Head shall consistently remind the school community and emphasize the
importance of the Child Protection and Anti-bullying policy.

10.3 During the Student Orientation every start of the school year, students will be informed that
bullying will not be tolerated, both in and out of school. They will be taught how to report if
they are bullied or if they have a first-hand knowledge of a bullying incident.

10.4 Teachers shall include bullying lessons in homeroom discussions particularly in Araling
Panlipunan and Values Education subjects. The ICT Coordinator shall include internet safety
lessons and responsible use of social media in Computer subjects. Teachers shall include
personal safety activities in MAPEH subjects.

10.5 Most bullying happens when school personnel are not present. The school shall ensure that
there is teacher supervision in all activities in the school.

10.6 Develop student-led initiatives against bullying to raise awareness on children’s right, bullying,
and positive discipline. Conduct Bullying Prevention Activities such as recitation of anti-bullying
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 oath, school assemblies, advocacy campaigns or creative arts contests highlighting desirable
values to bring the community together and reinforce the message that bullying is wrong.

10.7 This policy shall be made available to all school personnel, published on the school webpage
and provided to the Parents’ and Teachers Association.
10.8 Actual Recitation of Anti-bullying oath at least once a week every Monday during the flag
ceremony.
10.9 Implementation of Operation DALI (Dislike Attitude Love Individual) Search for Most Favorite
Classmate ( Division Memo No. 073, s. 2018)

Section 11. Intervention Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents

11.1 If bullying is suspected or reported, the incident will be dealt with immediately by the school
personnel who has been informed. If the personnel is a subject teacher or non-teaching staff,
he/she must immediately report the incident to the Class Adviser of the concerned student.

11.2 The Class Adviser shall deal with the incident privately and interview students concerned on
separate occasions ensuring that each side is heard and respected. It must be emphasized that
this kind of behavior will not be tolerated. A clear account of the incident will be recorded in
the Anecdotal Record of the Class Advisers of the student/s involved indicating the date and
time and the detailed description of the incident. The Class Adviser shall communicate with the
parents or guardians about the case during the quarterly Recognition Program or parents
meetings. This accounts for the classroom-based intervention for simple cases of bullying.

11.3 If the bullying incident or retaliation of the situation required immediate action shall be taken
by the school within twenty- four hour from the time of the incident.

11.4 In cases of repeated and severe cases of bullying and if it occurs even after the initial classroom
intervention, the case must be referred to the Prefect of Discipline who shall arrange for an
investigation through a face-to-face conference with the parents of the victim and the
offending child. The case shall then be endorsed to the Child Protection Committee (CPC) for
intervention. The treatment of sanctions may be imposed in the presence of the parents or
guardians. The penalty of in-school suspension for one day to not more than one week may be
imposed by the School Head through the Prefect of Discipline, depending on the gravity of the
offense as determined by the CPC. After the period of suspension, the Guidance Counselor shall
conduct a separate and group counseling/coaching sessions with the offending student, the
victim and the bystanders. Parents or guardians may be required to attend further counseling
by the Guidance Counselor. The Guidance Counselor shall then prepare a counseling note for
future reference.

11.5 In cases of bullying that results in serious physical injuries or death, the case shall be referred
to the PNP Women and Children Protection Desk and Local Social Welfare Department.

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11.6 In all cases, there shall be consistent recording, investigation and follow up of bullying incidents.

Section 12. Procedures in Handling Disclosure, Referral and Assessment of Child

Abuse

12.1 If a student has disclosed any forms of child abuse to school personnel, realize that this is a rare
moment and the student is among the courageous. As the important adult the child has chosen
to tell, the school personnel’s response is therefore extremely important.

12.2 All school personnel shall undergo training in handling disclosures.

12.3 The school personnel shall listen closely but not ask specific questions. It is NOT the personnel's
duty to determine if the student is telling the truth or not. Personnel’s duty is to report not to
investigate.

12.4 The school personnel shall coordinate with the Guidance Counselor for immediate response on
the matter and accomplish Intake Sheet (Annex B).

12.5 The vow of confidentiality shall be observed unless there is a perceived clear and imminent
danger. The Guidance Counselor shall inform the parents/guardians or the non-offending
parent or closest relative (if the offender is a family member). If the victim has an immediate
medical need, the Guidance Counselor shall facilitate in providing the victim medical attention.
At all times, the vow of confidentiality shall be observed unless there is a perceived clear and
imminent danger.

12.6 The case shall be referred to the Local Social Welfare Development Office or to the Women and
Children Protection Desk (WCPD) of the local police station for assessment and appropriate
intervention. If in case of no action taken by MSWD, elevate the matter to provincial SWD.

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 Article VIII
School Policy and Code of Discipline

Section 1. Basis and Authority of the School to Maintain Discipline

(Source: D.O. No. 92, s 1992 page 22-23)

1.1 The Department of Education states that every school is required to maintain school discipline
at a level consistent with the accomplishment of good schoolwork and that a public school is
entitled to drop a student who is considered undesirable. The Department of Education also
provides the principal and the teachers with a special authority.

1.2 Every school shall maintain discipline inside the school campus as well as outside the school
premises when pupils or students are engaged in activities authorized by the school. School
officials and teachers shall have the right to impose appropriate and reasonable disciplinary
measures in case of offenses or infractions of good discipline. However, no cruel or physical
harmful punishment shall be imposed or applied against any student.

8.2 A student should be the pride of the school, the home and the community where he lives. The
school relies on each individual student as the guardian of the rules and regulations of the
school. Discipline measures are employed to correct erring students and for them not to repeat
their mistakes, to safeguard the name of the school and to help in the progressive development
of the whole studentry.

8.3 The basic rule: Love your school and be a responsible student your parents can be proud of.

Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities of Students

2.1 The school recognizes that students have their own duties to perform to contribute to the
betterment of their education. The following norms of conduct are expected from students:

2.1.1 Students must be respectful of another’s opinions, status of any sort, ethnicity, and
religion;
2.1.2 Must comply with the school’s regulations, as long as they are congruent to their best
interests;
2.1.3 Must participate in and contribute to an adequate school environment;
2.1.4 Express themselves appropriately at all times;
2.1.5 Must participate in school activities;
2.1.6 Must respect moral and physical integrity of everyone at all times;
2.1.7 Must ensure school facilities are clean and preserved, as well as any school articles, other
devices, furniture or landscape, and to use them properly;

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 2.1.8 Must respect property rights of any goods or objects belonging to anyone;
2.1.9 Must know and follow the rules and procedures of school services;

2.2 Students must refrain from:

2.2.1 Discriminating, or leading a group of students to discriminate another, with regards to

one’s physical appearance, gender or sexual orientation, disability, economic status,
religious beliefs or affiliation and status of any sort;
2.2.2 Behaving physically in a manner that is inappropriate or sexually provocative;
2.2.3 Participating in behavior of other students that is illegal, unsafe and/or abusive;
2.2.4 Abusing and over-asserting their rights on a manner that would evade the school
administration from protecting them;
2.2.5 Marking or damaging school property and equipment, including books, in any way
2.2.6 Being aggressive or engaging in a fight.
2.2.7 Inviting visitors or guests inside the school without passing through the Security Guard on
duty.

Section 3. Policy on Absences, Tardiness and Cutting Classes

3.1 The school gate is temporarily closed from 7:30-12:00nn and 1:00- 4:45 pm to ensure student’s
safety inside the campus.

3.2 Attendance shall be checked by the subject teachers.

3.3 A student who incurs absences of more than twenty percent (20%) of the prescribed number of
class or laboratory periods during the school year should be given a failing grade and given no
credit for the course or subject. (DECS Service Manual, 2000)

3.4 A student who has been absent is required to present to the Class Adviser a written explanation
stating the valid reason of absence signed by the parents immediately after the day the student
was absent. Failure to do so will result to truancy. Truancy is an unexcused absence from school
without the knowledge and permission both of the student’s parents/guardian and of the
teacher.

3.5 Extended absence of at least five days caused by illness must be certified with a written
statement from a doctor (Medical Certificate).

3.6 Students who are absent for any reason will be required to make up work missed in each class.
It is the student’s responsibility to make all necessary arrangement for missed assignments,
lessons and projects with the teacher upon return to school.

3.7 Students are expected to report to class on time. A student is considered tardy if he comes to
class 10 minutes after the bell has rung.

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3.8 The individual teacher will handle class tardiness. An accumulation of three such tardiness will
equal one absence.

3.9 A student cut classes if he/she willfully does not attend in one or more subjects but present in
some subjects.

3.10 Habitual unexcused absence, tardiness and cutting classes shall be recorded in the Anecdotal
Logbook and warrants immediate classroom intervention of the Class Adviser. Subject Teachers
must likewise report to the Class Adviser any cases of tardiness and cutting classes incurred in
their subject.

Section 4. Norm of Conduct during Class Hours

4.1 Regular and punctual attendance is absolutely necessary. Students are expected to be in school
before or at exactly 7:15 a.m. for the flag ceremony and 1:00 pm. The school gate is closed from
7:30-11:45 am and 1:30- 4:45 pm to ensure student’s safety inside the campus.
(Deped Order no. 50 s. 2015 for Flag Raising and Lowering)

4.2 Students should stand at attention during flag ceremony and announcements.

4.3 Loitering in corridors and lingering inside the comfort rooms and canteens should be avoided at
all times.

4.4 Students should wait quietly for their teachers. If a teacher is late for 15 minutes, the class
president or its proxy, in case of the latter’s absence, should notify the concerned teacher or the
principal.

4.5 Students should be careful not to leave their things like books, bags, etc. They should refrain
from bringing expensive gadgets and school supplies to prevent losses and accidents. Students
are responsible for their personal belongings. The school assumes no responsibility for any lost
articles.

4.6 Inside the campus, students should respect signage (e.g. off limits, danger, warning, silence, no
entry, no loitering, this way, no littering, etc.) They are for safety and consideration for others.
Students should keep their classrooms clean, green and orderly to make it conducive for
learning. They should abide by the set of rules and follow their leaders in the spirit of teamwork
and team building.

4.7 Students are required to take good care of the school properties like chairs and tables. They
should report damages done on a school property to school authorities as a sign of concern.

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4.8 School Curfew: Students should not stay within the school campus after 5:00 pm on class days,
except during officially sanctioned school activities with sanctions from parents or guardian. On
weekends (Saturdays & Sundays), office permit and waivers of parents/guardians are required
for school related activities. (The school gate is always expected to be close during weekends
and only authorized personnel and students are allowed to get in).

4.9 School activities sponsored by any student organization requiring collection of money or raising
of funds from the students like sale of tickets, solicitation, etc. affecting the school directly or
indirectly should be duly approved by the School Governing Council.

4.10 Parent/guardian’s informed consent/waiver is required for official seminars or activities

requiring the participation of the students. Students who are allowed by their parents or
guardians to join these activities are required to be in the prescribed vicinity, as stated by school
authorities.

4.11 Announcements/posters/letters circularized which are to be posted on the bulletin boards

must be approved by the principal or any of his/her authorized representatives for posting.

4.12 Students should deliver immediately circulars or letter to parents as soon as they arrive home.
Return slips, if any, should be brought back to school the following day.

4.13 Students are prohibited from going to computer cafes’ and other recreational facilities and the
likes during class hours. (D.0. 83, s.2000)

4.14 No student may leave the campus during school hours unless there are valid reasons such as
emergencies, etc. In this case, the student must secure Gate Pass from the Adviser/Subject
Teacher. The student must sign in and out of the guard’s logbook. Failure to follow the above
procedures regarding signing in and signing out may result in disciplinary actions.

4.15 No group actions like boycotting of classes or demonstrations against any issue which leads to
stoppage of classes shall be allowed. Student grievances shall be in a written form and will be
entertained in a proper avenue and in a diplomatic process.

Section 5. Prescribed School Uniform & School ID

5.1 Wearing of complete and prescribed uniform, although voluntary, is strongly encouraged for
the purpose of identification and safety of the students. Students shall wear complete uniform on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays except during special occasions such as sports events.
(depends on school)

5.2 The prescribed uniform is white blouse and green pleated skirt, black closed shoes and white
socks (girls) and white polo and khaki shorts, black shoes andwhite socks (boys)

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5.3 The school ID card is provided by the school to the new students at no cost tothem. The students
then are expected to wear their I.D. before entering and while inside the campus, at all times.

5.4 The school ID should be presented to the Registrar and validated every year upon enrolment.
However, in case of lost ID card the student will shoulder the cost of thereplacement.

5.5 For transfer to another school or graduating students, the school ID must be surrendered to
school.

Section 6. Dress Code and Grooming

6.1 Female students are not allowed to wear shorts, ripped jeans, tight pedals, mini-skirts, sleeveless
and see-through blouses, backless and “spaghetti” tops, multiple earrings, and heavy makeup.

6.2 Male students are not allowed to wear ripped jeans, shorts, sando, and T-shirts with offensive
printed words. They are also discouraged to wear earrings and eyeliners.

6.3 Athletic uniforms shall only be allowed during sports activities or PE subject.

6.4 The acceptable haircut for boys shall be at least one (1) inch above the ear and three (3) inches
above the collar line (DECS Manual 2000). Fancy haircuts, highlighted or dyed hair, tattoos,
long/colored nails are discouraged for both male and female students.

Section 7. Regulation on the Use of Electronic Gadgets in School

(DO 83 s. 2003, 26 s. 2000 and 70, s. 1999)

7.1 DepEd strictly imposes a ban on the use of cell phones by students during class hours. Students
are directed to turn off their cell phones during class hours and switch them back on after class.
Wearing headset/earphones or playing loud music inside the classroom is also prohibited unless
allowed by the teacher for academic purposes. This cell phone ban is ordered so students will
remain focused in their lessons and learning distractions are minimized. Students repeatedly
caught violating this provision shall be subjected to disciplinary actions.

7.2 No student may charge his/her gadgets on the outlet on their classroom or anywhere within
campus unless permitted by their class advisers due to some requirement that they need to
accomplish like project, term papers, research projects etc.

7.3. On cases where a class may be distracted because of the persistent use of gadgets by the certain
student in spite or having been warned by the teacher, the said gadget must be turned over to

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 the concerned teachers who would eventually return the said gadget to the student/owner at
the end of the same class or period.

Section 8. Guidelines on Bringing of Vehicle/Motorcycle to School

8.1 Students who own these aforementioned vehicles shall log the plate numbers of all vehicles
entering the campus as part of the school's security measures by the security personnel.

Section 9. Cheating, Stealing, Forging of Signature, Falsification of School Documents

and other Forms of Grave Dishonesty

9.1 The school adheres to "Honesty is the Best Policy". Therefore, cheating in examinations and
quizzes is not tolerated. This includes copying of answers or allowing others to copy one’s
answer/opening of notes/unauthorized use of codes and signals during tests, possession of
“kodigo” and changing answers and scores while checking.

9.2 A student who has been suspended for serious disciplinary infractions, including cheating and
stealing, shall be disqualified for honors for the curriculum grade during which the suspension is
imposed (DO 6, s. 2005).

9.3 Forging of signature of the school personnel and other documents are not allowed and subject
for serious disciplinary action.

Section 10. Gambling in School Premises

10.1 All forms of gambling which involves betting of money such as in spider fights, basketball
games, "taksi" inside the school campus are not allowed. Any personnel who personally
witnessed the incident shall confiscate the money and report to the Class Advisers. The
confiscated must money must be forwarded to Supreme Student Government (SSG) as fund.

Section 11. Vandalism and Deliberate Destruction of School Property

11.1 At all times, students should not write anything on the board without the permission of the
teacher. The teacher's desk is exclusively for teacher's use only. Any deliberate damage or loss
of school properties such as the chairs, jalousies, electric bulb, doors, athletic equipment, etc. is
the responsibility of the students and shall be fixed and replaced by them.

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Section 12. Immoral Conduct and Indecency

12.1 Public display of affections inside the campus is not tolerated. Students caught involved in
sexual misconduct and immoral behavior will be dealt with immediately.

Section 13. Risky Social Media Behavior

13.1 Students must be responsible in the use of social media and the internet. Online risky behaviors
such as disrespecting fellow students and/or school personnel using media/ ICT tools (internet,
cellphones, etc.) to injure one’s character or reputation (e.g. publicly posting slanderous
comments or images/pictures with lewd or obscene graphics or funny illustrations will be dealt
with accordingly.

13.2 any grievances should be addressed to the proper authority

Section 14. Fist Fights, Riots and Other Destructive Behavior

14.1 Students who engage in fistfight or injure another student shall be brought to the prefect of
discipline for mediation to patch up misunderstanding. School personnel who personally
witnessed the squabble should immediately pacify the situation or call the Security Guard. The
class adviser will send invitation letter to the Parent/s or guardian/s of conflicting students. The
parents should be informed to the sensitivity of the case.

14.2 In case of grave injury, the parents of the offending students will be liable for the medical
expenses. Case is advised to be forwarded to CPP.

Section 15. Fraternities, Sororities and Gangs

(D.O. 6, s. 1954; D.O. 20, s. 1991; RA 8049-Anti Hazing Act)

15. DepEd prohibits the operation of fraternities and sororities in public secondary schools. Conduct
of hazing and other initiation rites may result to expulsion.

Section 16. Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Use

16.1 The use of tobacco substances is not permitted to students, teachers, staff, parents and visitors
within vicinity of the school campus.

16.2 Students who are intoxicated are not allowed to enter the school campus to prevent
aggressions due to drunkenness. Any student who is caught intoxicated will be dealt with
accordingly.

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16.3 Possession and use of prohibited drugs is a criminal offense. Any student caught in possession
of illegal drugs will be referred to the Municipal Police Station.

16.4 Once the student is already in class intoxicated, student is advised to report to the guidance
office to rest and parents will be called to fetch the student.

Section 17. Possession of Deadly Weapons

17.1 Students are not allowed to bring deadly weapons such as knives, icepicks, other sharp bladed
instruments, guns, matches/lighters, firecrackers and other explosives.

17.2 Reported and suspected student who bring possession of deadly weapons is subject for
inspection/ frisking)

Section 18. Threats and Assault on School Personnel

18.2 Students who, without provocation, would physically or verbally disrespect or assault a teacher
or any of the school authorities or bringing of “barkadas”/gangs/outsiders for the purpose of
retaliating against school personnel is an offense subject to disciplinary action.

Section 19. Norm of Conduct after Class Hours

19.1 The student is bringing the name of the school even after class hours. It is therefore right that
the student should behave consistently in a manner which upholds the moral integrity of the
school.

19.2 Students should bear in mind that in all places, they are responsible for their conduct, especially
when in school uniform; thus their conduct should be dignified and proper. Students who are in
their uniform should not go to disco pubs, beer houses, videoke establishment, billiard halls,
internet café, and the like. The name of the school should not be used for an activity or function
unless approved by the principal.

19.3 Students who are requested to stay in school or outside the school beyond class hours and
during weekends and holidays for academic and valid reasons should ask written permission of
the latter’s parents or guardians and approve by the school head. They should likewise be
supervised by the concerned teacher to avoid any untoward incidents.

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Section 20. Disciplinary Procedure for Minor Offenses

20.1 The following are considered minor offenses:

• Deliberate disturbance and/or improper behavior within school premises;

• Littering and loitering;
• Disregard of signs and markers;
• Use of vulgar languages/unacceptable words (written or oral);
• Improper use of classroom/school facility & supplies;
• Unnecessary absences and/or cutting classes;
• Habitual tardiness (5x and above);
• Possession/use of cigarette (smoking inside school premises);
• Possession/reading or passing of pornographic materials;
• Possession of gambling paraphernalia in any form within the school premises or its
immediate vicinity;
• Using cell phones, Ipod, mp3, game cards, video games, computer games during class
hours or charging of cell phones inside the classroom/ within the campus;
• Cheating (copying of answers or allowing others to copy one’s answer/opening of
notes/unauthorized use of codes and signals during tests, possession of “kodigo” during
quizzes and other examinations) and dishonesty (changing answers and scores while
checking);
• Writing and/or drawing obscenities;
• Other similar offenses (Division Memo 177,s. 2016)

20.2 The disciplinary procedure for committing minor offenses is explained below:

20.2.1 First Offense: After hearing the side of the student, the Class Adviser shall give an oral
reprimand or warning to the offending student. He/she will document the misconduct in
his/her Anecdotal Record logbook, indicating the date, time and the detailed description
of the incident, the agreement to stop the misbehavior. If the witnessing personnel is
subject teacher or a non-teaching staff, the incident shall be made known to the Class
Adviser/s of the offending student/s. This accounts for the classroom-basedintervention.

20.2.2 Second Offense: If succeeding misbehavior occurs even after the reprimand, the Class
Adviser shall communicate with the parents or guardians about the case during the
quarterly Recognition Program or parents meetings and come up with a solution to the
student’s misbehavior. If parents or guardians don’t respond to the invitation, the Class
Adviser shall conduct Home Visitation as another form of intervention in strengthening
school-family connection. The student shall then write a written apology in the presence
of the parent or guardian.

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 20.2.3 Third Offense: If all initial interventions are already exhausted and the student commits
the same misconduct, the teacher shall refer the case to the Prefect of Discipline by filling
up the Referral for Discipline Intervention Form. The parent/guardian shall be summoned
by the Prefect of Discipline through the Class Adviser for the treatment of sanction. The
students and parents/guardian shall come up with a mutual contract or written apology
duly stated in the Student-School Agreement which the offending student shall accomplish
and will render special tasks as agreed upon by the student, parents and Prefect of
Discipline commensurate to the committed offense. The Class Adviser will bring the
student to the Guidance Office for counseling intervention.

20.2.4. Repeated offenses will be elevated to major offense.

Section 21. Disciplinary Procedure for Major Offenses

21.1 Committing a major offense shall not be used to curtail the student's basic rights and due
process shall be followed. The following cases are considered as major offenses:

• Bullying acts;
• Possession/use of deadly weapon or harmful objects (bladed objects of any kind, guns
and/or ammunitions of any kind, explosives of any kind, biological or chemical weapons
of any kind, etc.);
• Instigating, leading or participating in concerted activities leading to stoppage of
classes;
• Truancy (Staying away/not entering the campus or classes for the purpose of
gallivanting, playing, etc.);
• Fighting/inciting fights or acts of violence resulting to injury on oneself or other
students;
• Assaulting teacher or any other school authority or his agents or students;
• Possession/use of alcoholic beverages/drunkenness/disorderly behavior caused by
liquor or drugs;
• Bringing of “barkadas”/gangs/outsiders for the purpose of harassing any student or
school personnel;
• Organizing/recruiting/hazing of any form of unauthorized groups whether in or out of
school premises;
• Trespassing in off-limits/restricted areas/other classrooms;
• Forging/defacing/tampering school records and documents (ID cards, report card,
letters, quizzes, etc.);
• Unauthorized use of school name and seal for public function;
• Sexual harassment/acts of lasciviousness;
• Vandalism (destroying or writing on school property like chairs, table, windows, books,
laboratory equipment and others/deliberate destruction of other people’s property);
• Extortion or asking money from others under threat;

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 • Embezzlement of student funds;
• Theft/stealing
• Collection/soliciting money for any activity or outside project not duly sanctioned by
school authorities;
• Possession/use/pushing of prohibited drugs;
• Discrediting/ disrespecting fellow students/school personnel using media/ ICT tools
(internet, cellphones, etc.) to injure one’s character or reputation (e.g. publicly posting
slanderous comments or images/pictures with lewd or obscene graphics or funny
illustrations, cyber bullying, etc.);
• Other similar offenses.(Division Memo 177, S. 2016)

21.2 The disciplinary procedure for committing major offenses is explained below:

21.2.1 The school personnel present during the incident shall immediately intervene with the
situation and conduct an on-the-spot intervention. In cases of violence or there is
imminent and present danger, the witnessing school personnel shall call the Security Guard
or the Police Personnel depending on the gravity of the situation. If the witnessing
personnel is a subject teacher or a non-teaching staff, the incident shall be made known
to the Class Adviser of the offending student/s. Class Advisers must coordinate with each
other if the incident involves students from different sections or year levels. The Class
Adviser/s shall document this misconduct in the Anecdotal Record logbook, indicating the
date and time and the detailed description of the incident and the agreement to stop the
misbehavior as a result of the interview. This accounts for the classroom based
intervention.

21.2.2 Consequently, the Class Adviser shall communicate with the student/s’ parents or
guardians about the incident and shall arrange a case conference through writing
regarding their child’s misconduct together with the Prefect of Discipline and the Child
Protection Committee. If parents or guardians do not respond to the invitation, the Class
Adviser shall conduct Home Visitation to ensure that they are present during the
conference.

21.2.3 The Class Adviser shall accomplish the Referral Form for Discipline Intervention together
with the incident report reflected in the Anecdotal Record. The Prefect of Discipline with
the Child Protection Committee shall assess the situation and determine, sometimes with
input from the offending student, what will help fix the problem for the purpose of
amending the misconduct. Non-punitive form of discipline is encouraged to help the
offending student correct his/her mistakes. Likewise, logical consequences of his/her
action shall also serve as a form of discipline (e.g. a student who destroys a school property
shall be directed to replace or repair the damage, a student who is caught smoking or
intoxicated will be referred to the School Nurse to undergo a lecture on the ill effects of
smoking and alcohol). The disciplinary sanctions shall be determined by the Child
Protection Committee through the Prefect of Discipline. The penalty of in-school

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 suspension for not more than one (1) week maybe imposed by the School Head through
the Prefect of Discipline, depending on the gravity of the offense as determined by the
CPC. The offending student shall visit the Guidance Counselor to assess the outcome of the
intervention. The Guidance Counselor shall then prepare a counseling note for future
reference.

21.2.4 In case of repeated offender, the school has the prerogative to not issue a Good Moral
Certification to the student.

21.2.5 Other acts of violence or abuse committed by a student to another student in school
which is not remedied using mediation and non-punitive intervention shall be dealt with in
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9344 and DepEd Order No. 18, series of
2015 or the Guidelines and Procedures on the Management of Children at-risk (CAR) and
Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL).

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 SCHOOL-STUDENT-PARENT
COVENANT

I have read and understood the information contained within the Student
Handbook. I agree with the Mission Vision Statement, Philosophy and Core Values of the
school and I am willing to have my child(ren) educated in accordance with them.
I understand and I agree that I have a responsibility to actively support the
authority, regulations and discipline policies of the school.

Signature over printed name of Student Date

signed:

Signature over printed name of Parent/Guardian Date

signed:

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