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no discriminatory remarks and practices shall be allowed particularly with respect to the child’s class or ethnic origin
THE
DepEd Vision
DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 Section 3, paragraph P. “Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children” –is a way of thinking and holistic, constructive and pro-active approach to teaching that helps children develop appropriate thinking and behavior in the short and long term and foster self-discipline. It is based on the fundamental principle that children are full human beings with basic human rights. Positive discipline begins with setting the long-term goals or impacts that teachers want to have on their students’ adult lives, and using everyday situations and challenges as opportunities to teach life-long skills and values to students.
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.
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 15 Prohibited Acts. The following acts, as defined in Section 3 of this Order, are hereby prohibited and shall be penalized in administrative proceedings as Grave or Simple Misconduct depending on the gravity of the act and its consequences, under existing laws, rules and regulations: 1. Child Abuse 2. Discrimination against children 3. Child Exploitation 4. Violence against children in schools 5. Corporal Punishment 6. Any analogous or similar acts
Prepared by: GISELLE H. VILLAR Master Teacher I
is due to some valid cause.” (Paragraph 1.1.2, Section 1, Chapter I, Part IV of 2000 DECS Service Manual). Due to some valid cause means that the circumstances for such failures may be attributed to reasons beyond the students’ control such as illness, family instability or environmental disturbances (DECS Order No. 44, s. 1988). Under Paragraph b, Section 3 of RA 7877, known as “The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995” declared that any person who directs or induces another to commit any act of sexual harassment or who cooperates in the commission thereof by another without which it would not have been committed, shall also be held liable. Enrollees are advised to attend orientation and shall be signed to an agreement during enrolment (See Appendix E).
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Core Values Maka-Diyos Maka-tao Makakalikasan Makabansa
Section 10 Separability Clause. The School Discipline Rules of Procedure shall be subjected for revisions depending on the need arise. Future amendments shall be circularized to all concerned. Any previous rules and regulations in conflict with this School Discipline Rules of Procedure are hereby rescinded. It shall take effect starting school year 2009-2010 and years thereafter. Other Laws Republic Act No. 9344 Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 SEC. 13. The Educational System. - Educational institutions shall work together with families, community organizations and agencies in the prevention of juvenile delinquency and in the rehabilitation and reintegration of child in conflict with the law. Schools shall provide adequate, necessary and individualized educational schemes for children manifesting difficult behavior and children in conflict with the law. In cases where children in conflict with the law are taken into custody or detained in rehabilitation centers, they should be provided the opportunity to continue learning under an alternative learning system with basic literacy program or non- formal education accreditation equivalency system. SEC. 60. Prohibition Against Labeling and Shaming. - In the conduct of the proceedings beginning from the initial contact with the child, the competent authorities must refrain from branding or labeling children as young criminals, juvenile delinquents, prostitutes or attaching to them in any manner any other derogatory names. Likewise,
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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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School Policies
Section 9 Miscellaneous Provisions.
DO 48, s. 2009
The use of corporal punishment by teachers (slapping, jerking or pushing student about) imposing manual work or degrading task as penalty; meting out cruel and unusual punishment of any nature; holding up a student to unnecessary ridicule; the use of epithets and expressions tending to destroy the student self-respect and the permanent confiscation of the personal property of students are forbidden. (Paragraph 1.1.2, Section 1, Chapter III, Part IV of 2000 DECS Service Manual)
Pupils/Students who are promoted to the next grade or year level are considered automatically enrolled for the coming schoolyear in the same school. Only pupils entering first grade, students entering first year high school, and transferees from another public school or a private school need to enroll during the enrolment period.
Under Section 10, RA 9211 known as “The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003,” the sale or distribution of tobacco products is prohibited within one hundred (100) meters from the point of the perimeter of a school, public playground or any other facility frequented particularly by minors.
DO 16, s. 2015
The organization of fraternities and sororities is strictly prohibited. Penalty for non-compliance is expulsion of student. (Paragraph 4.3.3, Section 4, Part III of 2000 DECS Service Manual; DECS Order No. 20, s. 1991; DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2006).
Admission:
Kindergarten: Children who will turn five years old by June 2015 shall be accepted in Kindergarten for School Year (SY) 2015-2016. Those who will turn five years old on or before October 31, 2015 must show proof of completion of Early Childhood Education, such as an attendance in day care/learning centers. Children shall also be accepted after the teacher/principal has assessed their readiness to take Kindergarten education using appropriate development tools, such as the Early Childhood and Care Development (ECCD) Checklist. The enrolment of children who will be five years old by June 1 of the coming SY shall be strictly implemented by SY 2016-2017 and onwards. Grade 1: Kindergarten completers will be accepted in Grade 1. The pupils should be at least six years old by October 2015; and children who have completed the Kindergarten Catch-up Program and deemed ready for Grade 1 based on the School Readiness Assessment Tool shall also be registered. DO 37, s. 2011 Certificate of Live Birth issued by the Local Registry Office/Baptismal Certificate shall be required for submission. *also applies for transferees
The following policies regarding the prohibition on the use of cell phones as stated in DepEd Order No. 83, s. 2003 shall be implemented. Ban on the use of cell phones by the students during class hour. Educate students on the responsible use of cell phones to prevent them from engaging in misguided and immoral activities. Article IV Section 44 of RA 9165 otherwise known as “The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” provides for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of Article II of this Act, all school heads, supervisors and teachers shall be deemed persons in authority and as such are hereby vested with the power to apprehend, arrest or cause the apprehension or arrest of any person who shall violate any of the said provisions. The School Security shall be in-charged for the monitoring of violators to school rules and regulations. They shall advise to report any untoward incidence and irregularities to the proper authority. Protocol should be observed. Section 6, RA 6655, known as “Free Public Secondary Education Act of 1988.” provides that “The right of any student to avail of free public high school shall terminate if he fails for two (2) consecutive school years in the majority of the academic subjects in which he/she is enrolled during the course of the study unless such failure
Section 8 Penal Provisions. The school head have mandated of authority, accountability and responsibility for creating an environment conducive to teaching and learning within the school that is he/she be the only deemed person in authority. The principal as the school head is therefore in power to determine and execute the necessary sanction mandated by the school rules and regulations. In the exercise of discretion given to the principal, all submitted reports and recommendations by the various levels of officers (guidance counselor, school discipline officer, curriculum chairman and class advisers) shall be considered supportive and guidelines for proper basis of judgment, fair and just decision. In case of irresponsible and undesirable behavior, the following sanctions may be imposed: Oral warning and written reprimand. The violator shall be reminded on his/ her misbehavior and shall sign on the behavior contract (See Appendix D) together with his/her parent/guardian. The case should be recorded in the confidential log book. Probationary. The violator shall be required to undergo therapy. There are two types of therapy: the school therapy and home therapy. In school therapy, the student shall be given school tasks that aim to develop his/her sense of responsibility, moral character and personal discipline under the supervision of guidance counselor, school discipline officer and class adviser. On the other hand, home therapy shall be given to student who needs parental guidance. He/she shall be given tasks that aim to develop his/her intra personal skills under the supervision of guidance counselor, school discipline officer, class adviser and parents/guardians. Suspension. The violator may be suspended for a fixed period. It will be recorded in the student’s anecdotal record (See Appendix G). Expulsion. The violator shall be banned on enrolment. His/her right to avail free public education shall be terminated. NOTE: For first and other offenses, which are not very serious in nature, a suspension from school not to exceed three (3) days may be authorized by the principal without the approval of the Division Superintendent. However, parents must be informed by the teacher or the school principal of any misconduct on the part of their children for which disciplinary action is necessary (Paragraph 1.1.2, Section 1, Chapter III, Part IV of 2000 DECS Service Manual).
DO 21, s. 2006 Pupils/students who wish to transfer to a public school from another public school or from a private school should bring the Form 138 (Report Card) to the school where they intend to transfer. If this document is not available, the child can be admitted on condition that the Report Card shall be submitted not later than the end of the First Grading Period. No Collection Policy DO 65, s. 2010 No fees shall be collected from schoolchildren enrolling in preschool up to Grade 4 during the enrolment period and at any time during the school year. This prohibition shall cover the authorized but voluntary contributions such as Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), Red Cross, AntiTuberculosis (TB) Fund and Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), among others; For grade and year levels beyond Grade 4, no collection of any type should be undertaken during the enrolment period and the first month of classes. Starting on the second month of every school year, contributions may be collected, but only on a voluntary basis. Please see table below for the corresponding amount and reference of the following authorized contributions: Suspension of Classes DO No. 28, series of 2005 When Signal No. 1 is raised by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), classes at the preschool level shall be automatically suspended in all public and private schools. When Signal No. 2 is raised, classes at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels shall be automatically suspended in all public and private schools. When Signal No. 3 is raised, classes in all levels are automatically suspended.
Uniform DO 46, s. 2008 The suggested attire for elementary and secondary students may be: For Boys - Polo shirt/T-shirt with sleeves - any plain color, with a minimum of prints. Pants (long or short) - any color Footwear - any For Girls - Dress, skirt and blouse, blouse and pants - any color, any print Footwear-any For students with existing uniforms, they can still continue wearing them, if they so desire. Students are discouraged from wearing expensive (signature or designer brands) or flashy clothes, tight-fitting pants/blouses/dresses, mini-skirts, short shorts, blouses with plunging necklines, hip-hop pants for boys, and sleepwear. * To ensure identification from outsiders, it is suggested that boys wear white polo and blue/black pants/shorts while girls wear white blouse and blue skirts. For proper hygiene, it is also suggested that pupils wear socks and shoes. * Long hair and hair dye among boys are being discouraged. Meanwhile, girls’ hair is expected to be properly trimmed and without hair dye as well. Cosmetics are discouraged. Loss of Textbooks DepEd Order No. 25, s. 2003 1. For causes due to natural cause or force majeure A student who has lost his/her textbook due to natural causes (i.e., typhoon, flood, earthquake), fire, theft, casualty or force majeure must write a letter informing his/her Teacher-Adviser about the loss and explaining the circumstances regarding the loss within 15 days from the occurrence of loss. The letter must be duly signed by the student’s parent or guardian. The Teacher-Adviser should furnish the School Property Custodian a copy of the student’s letter immediately to give the Custodian time to assess the validity of the cause of loss and advise the Teacher of any additional requirements to relieve him/her from accountability. 2. Losses arising from transfer or dropping out of students In cases where loss of textbooks is caused by transfer or dropping out of students without returning the books and the whereabouts of said students are unknown, the
Failure to wear prescribed uniform Wearing of cap and the like inside the school building specially inside the classroom Wearing of earrings for the boys and more than a pair of earrings for the girls, outlandish hairstyles, painting of tattoo, over accessories and body piercing Patronizing suspected prostitution den, gambling and pornographic places Using profane language to insult another Littering (plastic cups, bottles, candy wrappers or any waste) inside the school campus specially inside the classroom and corridors Loitering and staying inside or outside the school during class hour Bringing, using and selling of pornographic materials Using different gadgets like cellular phones , i-pad, psp, etc. during class hour Public display of affection (PDA) like holding hands, hugging, kissing, necking, petting and fondling Unruly behavior during assemblies, religious services, etc. Going to restricted places Selling stolen goods in school Refusal to display school ID prominently and placing stickers and other objects on school ID Sitting on tables, standing on benches as sitting with feet up and legs wide apart Writing or drawing on a fellow student’s books and notebooks. Borrowing without returning Spending for personal use of funds entrusted to him/her Refusing to obey a student leader when the latter is discharging his/her duty or representing an authority Irresponsibly playful like pulling chair away when one is about to sit; hiding another’s property; blocking another’s path, etc Jumping over the fence Disrespectful to the national flag and singing of national anthem Spitting elsewhere Chewing of bubble gum inside the school during class hour and placing of bubble gum on chairs, walls, etc. Putting make-up and face powder during class hour Urinating elsewhere or in inappropriate places Voyeurism Not giving letter to parents Bullying including physical, emotional, mental and cyber-bullying
Habitual tardiness especially during the first period in the morning and in the afternoon shall not be allowed. Teachers concerned shall call for the parents of the student concerned (See Appendix A) or visit him/her at home (See Appendix B). Section 6 Guidelines for the School Uniform *As stated Section 7 Categories of Offenses to the School Rules and Regulations. The following offenses shall be categorized as: 7.1 Grave Offense. The offenses punishable by suspension or expulsion depending on the seriousness of the offense stated in Paragraph 1.1.2, Section 1, Chapter III, Part IV of 2000 DECS Service Manual are considered grave offenses. Gross misconduct Cheating and stealing Assaulting a teacher or any other school authority or his agents or students Smoking inside the school premises Vandalism, writing on or destroying school property like chairs, tables, windows, books, laboratory equipment and others Gambling of any sort Drinking intoxicants and liquor Carrying and concealing deadly weapons Extortion or asking money from others Fighting causing injury to others Using, possessing, and selling of prohibited drugs Hazing in any form or manner whether inside or outside the school premises Immorality or sexual harassment Instigating, leading or participating in concerned activities leading to stoppage of classes Preventing, threatening students or faculty members or school authorities from discharging their duties or from attending classes or entering school premises Forging or tampering with school records or transfer forms 7.2 Minor Offense. The minor offenses or infractions of good discipline to school rules and regulations are the following: Absenteeism, cutting of classes and tardiness
Teacher-Adviser must write a letter to the School Property Custodian applying for relief from accountability citing specific reasons and providing justifications. The letter must be duty noted by the School Head. 3. Losses due to negligence of the student Monetary payment shall be made by the student for textbooks lost due to negligence while in his/her custody. For lost textbooks procured under the Social Expenditure Management Project (SEMP), Third Elementary Education Project (TEEP), or Secondary Education Development and Improvement Project (SEDIP), the amount to be paid by the student will be based on the Price List of Textbooks under Different Procurement Initiatives (Annex 1). If the textbook/s was/were procured outside of SEMP/TEEP/SEDIP, the amount to be paid shall be based on the price ceiling in DECS Order No. 35, s. 2000. Use of Cellular Phones/Mobile Phones DO No. 83, s. 2003, DO No. 26 s. 2000, DO No. 70 s. 1999
Imposes a ban on the use of cellular phones by students during class hours
ACADEMIC STANDARDS Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment DO No. 8 s. 2015 The K to 12 Basic Education uses a standards-based and competency-based grading system. These are found in the curriculum guides. All grades will be based on the weighted score of the learners’ summative assessments. The minimum grade needed to pass a specific 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.
For Kindergarten Guidelines specific to the assessment of kindergarten learners will be issued in a different memorandum or order. However, for Kindergarten , checklists and anecdotal records are used instead of numerical grades. These are based on the learning standards found in the Kindergarten Curriculum guide. It is important for teachers to keep portfolio, which is a record of compilation of the learner’s output, such as writing samples , accomplished activity sheets, and artwork. The portfolio can provide concrete evidence of how much or how well the learner is able tomaccomplish the skills and competencies. Through checklists, the teacher will be ab;le to indicate wheter or not the child is able to demonstrate knowledge and/or perform the tasks expected of Kindegarten learners. Through anecdotal records or narrative reports, teachers will be able describe learner’s behavior, attitude and effort in school work. Report Cards Report cards are issued quarterly to parents during PTA Conference. Examination/Assessment Diagnostic Test, Periodic Exam, summative tests, and formative tests are being administered every grading period. Photocopying of examination materials is prohibited. However, should a Memorandum of Agreement signed by the Homeroom PTA, iterating that it is the parents’ who want to have the summative test materials be photocopied and that they are willing to pay for the cost, kindly submit a Copy of such to the School Head’s Office. More so, only those who signed in agreement may be covered by the said MOA. Dropping/Transferring Submit a letter to inform the adviser in cases the learner needs to drop or transfer to other schools. Accomplish the form for Registry of Learners who have Dropped Out or Registry of Learners who have Transferred Out Books are needed to be returned since this is a public property. Promotion and Failure Passing rate for learners is 75% while pupils who obtain a 60% rating shall be retained at the same grade level,
Section 4 Jurisprudence. All minor offenses or infractions of good discipline shall be handled first by class advisers. However, if the case is a grave offense, the class adviser is expected to refer the case to the School Discipline Committee. They shall call the attention of parents or guardians for a short conference (See Appendix A) and prepare the anecdotal report (See Appendix F). When the parties involved are between and/or among different year levels, the jurisdiction of school discipline officer shall be based on the year level of the primary offender. The School Grievances and Complaints Committee (SGCC) shall handle all sensitive cases and when the parties involved are between or among students and teaching and/or non-teaching staff. Section 5 Guidelines in Attendance and Punctuality The following guidelines in attendance and punctuality as stated in the Paragraph 1.2, Section 1, Chapter III, Part IV of 2000 DECS Service Manual shall be observed. Regularity of attendance and punctuality are required in all classes. A student who has been absent or has cut classes is required to present a letter of explanation from his/her parents or guardians or to bring them to school for a short conference with the section adviser or guidance counselor as the case may be. Attendance of students in special holidays, activities relative to their religions shall be allowed provided permission of the school head is sought. A student who incurs absences of more than twenty percent (20%) of the prescribed number of class or laboratory periods during the school year or term should be given a failing grade and given no credits for the course or subject. Furthermore, the school head may at his/her discretion and in the individual case exempt, a student who exceeds the twenty percent limit for reasons considered valid and acceptable to the school. Such discretion shall not excuse the student concerned from responsibility in keeping up with lesson assignments and taking examinations where indicated. The discretionary authority is vested in the school head, and may not be availed of by a student nor granted by a faculty member without the consent of the school head.
Attendance and Punctuality DECS Service Manual 2000 Chap. 3 Sec. I 1.2. Attendance & Punctuality A student who incurs absences of more than twenty percent (20%) of the prescribed number of class or laboratory periods during the school year or term should be given a failing grade and given no credits for the course or subject. Furthermore, the school head may at his/her discretion and in the individual case exempt, a student who exceeds the twenty percent limit for reasons considered valid and acceptable to the school. Such discretion shall not excuse the student concerned from responsibility in keeping up with lesson assignments and taking examinations where indicated. The discretionary authority is vested in the school head, and may not be availed of by a student nor granted by a faculty member without the consent of the school head. IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION DECS Service Manual 2000, Pursuant to Section I, Chapter III, Part IV of 2000 DECS Service Manual, every school shall maintain discipline inside the school campus as well as the school premises when students are engaged in activities authorized by the school. As stated in paragraph 2, Section 6.2, Rule VI from Rules and Regulations of RA 9155 as mentioned in DepEd Order No. 1, s. 2003, the school head shall have authority, accountability and responsibility for creating an environment within the school that is conducive to teaching and learning. Thus, school officials and teachers shall have the right to impose appropriate and reasonable disciplinary measures in case of minor offenses or infractions of good discipline. Section 1 Creation of School Discipline Committee. There shall be a committee, which will handle grave/major offenses as stated in the 2000 DECS Service Manual. They shall be composed of chair, co-chair and member. The school principal shall designate school disciplinary officer per curriculum year level. He/she shall also designate curriculum chairman and class adviser per curriculum year level. Section 2 Duties and Responsibilities of School Discipline Committee The committee shall have the following specific duties and responsibilities.
2.1 School Discipline Officer as Chair He/she shall serve as prefect of discipline within the curriculum year level. He/she shall investigate cases listed on the offenses punishable by suspension or expulsion depending on the seriousness of the offense as stated in Paragraph 1.1.2, Section 1, Chapter III, Part IV of 2000 DECS Service Manual. He/she shall secure records with confidentiality. He/she shall serve as mediator between the offender and the aggrieved party. 2.2 Curriculum Chairman He/she shall serve as co-prefect of discipline within the year level in the absence of School Discipline Officer who shall investigate cases listed on the offenses punishable by suspension or expulsion depending on the seriousness of the offense as stated in Paragraph 1.1.2, Section 1, Chapter III, Part IV of 2000 DECS Service Manual. He/she shall secure records with confidentiality. He/she shall serve as mediator between the offender and the aggrieved party. 2.3 Class Adviser as member He/she shall serve as liaison between the school and the parents or guardians. He/she shall write letters (See Appendix A) to call the attention of parents or guardians to invite for a conference. Prepare the anecdotal report (See Appendix F) and safeguard confidentiality. Section 3 Referral. All cases beyond the control and expertise of School Discipline Committee shall be referred to the following offices and furnish copy of referral form (See Appendix C) attached with anecdotal report (See Appendix F) and other supporting documents for more extensive supervision and control. 3.1 Office of the Principal The case needs administrative action. The case needs for referral to other government agency and private institutions. 3.2 Office of Guidance and Counseling The client manifests deviant and maladjustment behaviors. The client violates the school rules and regulations in spite of signing the behavior contract (See Appendix D). The client needs to seek professional help.