Bulacan Standard Academy: Poblacion, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
Bulacan Standard Academy: Poblacion, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
Bulacan Standard Academy: Poblacion, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
Manual of Operation
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4. Sign, endorse and deliver, concurrently and jointly with the General Manager, all
checks, drafts, bills of exchange, promissory notes and orders of payment of sums
of money in the name and on behalf of the corporation
5. Submit an annual report of the operations of the company to the Board of
Directors and at such other times as the latter may request, and an annual report
thereof to the stockholders at the annual meeting
b. Vice-President – The vice-president shall likewise be elected by the Board of Directors
from their own number. He shall be vested with all the powers and authorities of, and
required to perform all of the duties of the president during the absence or incapacity of
the latter for any cause, and he shall also perform such other duties as the Board of
Directors may from time to time assign to him.
c. General Manager – The general manager shall be elected by the Board of Directors, and
he may or may not be a stockholder of the company. He shall hold office at the pleasure
of the board and shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Have direct and active management of the business and operations of the
company, conducting the same according to the orders, resolutions and
instructions of the Board of Directors and the president, and according to his own
discretion whenever and wherever the same is not expressly limited by such
order, resolution and instructions;
2. With the approval of the president, to appoint and at his discretion remove or
suspend any or all of the agents, employees and other subordinate personnel of the
company, and prescribe their duties and fix or change from time to time their
respective salaries or wages, and require guarantees or bonds in such amounts as
he may determine to secure the faithful discharge by certain employees or agents
of their official trust;
3. Exercise general superintendence and direction over all the agents, employees and
other subordinate personnel of the company, and see that their respective duties
are properly performed;
4. Submit to the Board of Directors such statements, reports memoranda accounts as
the latter may require and prepare such statements and reports as may be required
according to the Philippine laws;
5. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or
which may properly pertain to his office and which in his judgement will serve
the best interest of the corporation, in conformity with the provisions of statutory
law and of the by-laws.
d. Treasurer – The treasurer shall be elected by the BOD and he may or may not be a
stockholder of the company. He shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board and he shall
have the following powers and duties:
1. Have custody of, and responsible for all the funds, securities and bonds of the
company, and keep a complete and accurate records of receipts and disbursements
and other commercial transactions in the corresponding books of account of the
corporation, and see to it that all disbursements and expenditures evidenced by the
appointment vouchers;
2. Deposit in the name and to the credit of the company in such bank or bank as may
be designated from time to time by the BOD, all the moneys, funds, securities,
bonds, and similar valuable effects belonging to the corporation which may come
under his control;
3. Render an annual statement showing the financial condition of the company on
the 31st day of December of each year and such other financial reports as the BOD
or president may from time to time require;
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4. Receive and give receipts for all moneys paid to the company from any source
whatever and generally to perform such other duties as nay be required by law or
prescribed by the BOD or the president;
5. The treasurer may delegate the routine duties of his office to one or more
employees of the school with the approval of the president and general manager.
He may be required by the BOD or the president to give bond with sufficient
sureties for the faithful performance of his duties.
e. Secretary – The secretary shall be elected by the BOD and he may or may not be a
stockholder of the company. He shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board and he shall
perform the following duties:
1. Keep full minutes of all meetings of the BOD and of the stockholders;
2. Keep the stock and transfer of book and the corporate seal which he shall stamp
on all documents requiring such seal of the corporation;
3. Fill and countersign all the certificates of stock issued making the corresponding
annotation on the margin or stub of such certificates upon issuance;
4. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the BOD and of the
stockholders and;
5. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the BOD or the president.
Section 5. Compensation – all officers shall receive such salaries or compensation as may
be fixed by the BOD.
In case of temporary absence of any officer of the school, or for any other valid
reason the BOD may delegate any officer or director for the time being provided that
majority of the board concurs such delegation and is not covered by any expressed
provisions of the by-laws.
Article IV. Regular and Special Meetings, Agenda, Venue and Quorum
Section 1. Regular meeting – The board may meet second Sunday of every month at
3:00 pm at the office of the school
Section 2. Special meetings of the BOD may be called for the president/chairman of the
board, or any of the five (5) directors of the board; provided that the directors are
properly notified within a reasonable period of time.
Section 3. Agenda – The president shall determine and prepare the agenda of all
meetings of the board provided that any director of the board may have any other matters
included in the agenda.
Section 4. Quorum – a simple majority of all directors constitute a quorum of the board
for transacting business.
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13. Delegate to the Subject Area Coordinators by semestral basis the observation and weekly
checking of lesson plans. However, the principal will observe twice a year, one
announced and one unannounced;
14. Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and
equipment, approving all recommendations;
15. Supervise in a fair and consistent manner, effective discipline and attendance systems
with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, vision and mission of the
school. Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility
for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. File all required reports
regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline manners;
16. Establish professional rapport with students and staff to earn mutual respect by displaying
the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with
pupils/students, parents and school personnel;
17. Notify immediately the board and appropriate personnel and agencies when there is
evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social
conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or
controlled substances;
18. Keep the board advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement;
19. Research and collect data regarding the needs of students and other pertinent information
that will help improve the instructional programs of the school;
20. Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school. Conduct
meetings, as necessary for the proper functioning of the school: e.g. monthly staff
meetings;
21. Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy,
clean and safe facilities with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature;
22. Assume responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, employees and
visitors;
23. Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and
disasters;
24. Maintain a master schedule to be posted on strategic place for all teachers to read and
implement;
25. Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas
(including before and after school);
26. Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the board;
27. Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a
cooperative relationship to support the pupils/students in the school;
28. Use effective presentation skills when addressing pupils/students, staff, parents and the
community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals and
articulate and audible speech;
29. Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with pupils/students,
parents and teachers;
30. Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the board. Maintain
accurate attendance records;
31. Crafts the faculty manual, student’s handbook and manual of operation and;
32. Perform other assigned tasks by the president and the members of the board
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a. Individual counseling
b. Group counseling
c. Information dissemination
d. Follow-up
e. Career pathing (psychological, emotional and behavioral)
2. Provides counseling services and makes referrals as needed
3. Helps in the interpretation of guidance tests of students
4. Assists the students on career choice, college choice
5. Keeps cumulative anecdotal records of students for immediate reference
6. Organize and supervise the homeroom classes and monitor its activities
7. Performs other duties as may be required by the position
Section 1. Discipline Committee – This committee takes charge of incidents involving students
or teachers or other personnel beyond the capability of the teacher concerned and need to
undergo due to process.
Section 2. Procedural Process
Step 1: An incident report to be prepared by the faculty adviser co-signed by the SAC has
to be addressed to the committee with a transmittal letter to whom the case has to be
deliberated and why they have the discipline committee conduct action on it.
Step 2: The chairman calls for a preliminary meeting of all the members of the committee
to discuss the forwarded incident report. The guidance counselor acts as the minutes’
recorder and keeps file of the erring student/faculty/employee
Step 3: When more information will be needed complaining party will be interviewed
first and gather all the facts surrounding the incident. Then the other party who is subject
for complain. Then have them both interviewed to validate the truth. Again, the recorder
of all these interviews will be the guidance counselor.
Step 4: Finally, the result of the investigation of the discipline committee will be
endorsed to the board secretary for deliberation by the board and final decision shall be
made.
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7. Recommend the acquisition and proper use of medical equipment, facilities and
medicines.
Article 9 – Duties and Responsibilities of the Maintenance and Utility
1. Maintain and repair the school’s buildings and facilities.
2. See to the proper landscaping of the grounds, cleanliness and beautification of the school.
3. Conduct regular care and watering of the plants within the school premises.
4. Conduct regular inspection of the school’s facilities and equipment, as well as its repair.
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8. Stand up and answer in a clear and firm voice. Prompting or disturbing the one reciting
should never be done during recitation.
9. Recite prayers sincerely and religiously.
10. Should not make personal visit to classrooms and must not loiter around the corridors
during class hours.
11. Not to linger in malls. Church yard, city court, computer shops, eating places and the like
after class.
12. Remember that the school is not liable for any untoward incident that he/she may incur
after dismissal of classes outside the school premises.
13. Form line/s properly during Flag Ceremony, when buying foods in the canteen, when
seeking medical assistance in the clinic, when transacting business in the office, going in
and out of the library/gym.
14. Practice table etiquette in the canteen.
15. Act as a young lady and gentleman, hence shouting loitering, running, whistling, singing
loudly and similar acts should be avoided.
16. Adhere and live up to the mission and vision of the Academy. Read and understand the
provisions in the school manual of regulations for the students.
17. Know by heart the mission and vision of the Academy.
18. Be able to sing the BSA Hymn and Lupang Hinirang wholeheartedly.
19. Conduct himself/herself appropriately during school programs such as convocations and
other similar gatherings.
1. Read and explain to his/her child the rules and regulations of the school.
2. Show respect and courtesy to the teachers, school personnel, students and to his/her
fellow parents/guardians.
3. Does not proceed to his/her child’s classroom nor wait for him/her outside the room.
4. When sending his/her child to school, he/she stays at the gate only or at the designated
parent’s/guardian’s room.
5. Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the parent’s/guardian’s room.
6. Respond promptly to the correspondence, notices, invitations sent to him/her by the
school through the students or phone calls.
7. Come to school in decent attire when requested for meetings.
8. Be aware of his/her child’s class schedules, sections and teachers.
9. Attend consultation with teachers and other school officers when called for regarding
their children’s studies and behavior.
10. Accompany his/her child during convocations, recognition and graduation ceremonies,
culminating activities and other similar events.
11. Attend conferences, meetings and orientation programs and parent-teachers assemblies.
12. Designate a guardian to assume his/her responsibilities in case he/she does not live with
his/her child or he/she is busy with his/her work.
13. Cooperate with the school personnel in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the
students.
14. Report to the school authority any untoward incident involving students, teachers and
other school personnel whom they witnessed outside and inside the school premises.
15. Follow the following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP):
a. Payment of Tuition Fees and other Dues:
i. Settle the tuition fee on or before examination date
ii. Settle or transact payment of fees and other dues through the school’s
accounting office (cashier)
b. When Payment is Not Possible
i. Secure promisory note at the Principal’s Office before the start of the
examination
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1. All students must regularly attend all their classes and all school activities on time from
the first to the last day of classes within the school year.
2. Attendance of students is checked by the class adviser and all subject teachers monitored
by the Guidance Counselor on a weekly basis, noted by the Discipline Coordinator and
forwarded to the School Principal.
3. Every student is required to be inside the campus to join the flag ceremony at 7:15 AM
everyday
4. Every student is required to stay in class/campus from 7:15 AM to4:00 PM.
5. Curfew is at 5:00 PM. However, students may stay inside the campus beyond this time
upon teacher’s supervision. Parental Consent Slip will then be issued for such instances.
ABSENCES
1. A student can reasonably be absent in class due to illness, death of an immediate member
of the family, accidents or emergency cases only.
2. Any student who accumulates absences of more than 20% of the prescribed number of
school days regardless of reason, is subject for dropping from the enrolment list and is
considered failed in all subjects.
3. Absences do not excuse a student from doing his/her classroom responsibilities and
school requirements.
4. Any prolonged absence from school should be reported by the adviser to the Guidance
Counselor to be scheduled for home visit who in turn informs the Discipline Coordinator.
5. A student who has been absent should follow the procedures upon report to class/ school:
a. properly fill out the excuse slip at the back of the Student’s Handbook and have it
signed by the parent/ guardian (only authorized facsimile signatures in the Student’s
Handbook will be honored by the Discipline Coordinator)
b. secure medical certificate from attending physician in case of illness;
c. present the accomplished excuse slip and/or medical certificate to the Discipline
Coordinator for signature and Guidance Counselor for monitoring;
d. present the same excuse slip to his/her class adviser for signature; and
e. must be accompanied by his/her parent to the Discipline Coordinator for conference if
a student has been absent for three or more consecutive days. A student who fails to
present the required documents will be recorded as unexcused absence/s
f. A student who fails to present the required documents will be included in the
unexcused absence/s records. (Please refer to Disc. Measures, Minor Offenses, Cat.
B, No. 4 p. 20).
TARDINESS
1. A student who comes to school after 7:15 AM is considered tardy and is subject for
disciplinary action, as prescribed in the Student’s Handbook.
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2. A student who comes to his/her classes five (5) minutes after the regular scheduled time
is considered tardy and is subject for disciplinary action.
3. Tardy students must comply with the following requirements before he can be admitted
to class:
a. An Admission Slip will be issued by the Discipline Coordinator through the Student’s
Handbook
b. Student will present Admission Slip to the Class Adviser/ Subject Teacher.
c. A tardy student is not excused from doing the requirements of the subject by which
tardiness is committed.
d. A student who is tardy for three times is considered absent for one day
4. A student who comes to school after 8:00 am will be sanctioned as follows:
1st time – parent/guardian has to accompany the student for him / her to be admitted in
school
2 time – will no longer be allowed to enter school premise and shall be sent home after
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CUTTING CLASSES
non-attendance of the students in any of the classes from the second period in the morning
to the last period in the afternoon.
SKIPPING CLASSES
leaving the class without permission then returning after ten or more minutes.
NOTE: A student who is found/ reported to have cut classes two or more times is required to
bring his/her parents to the Discipline Coordinator/ Guidance Counselor for conference
1. The school uniform is the official attire which allows entry to the students in the school.
2. All students are required to wear the prescribed daily uniform in school.
3. Students with improper/incomplete uniform will be apprehended by the Discipline
Coordinator and appropriately recorded in the Logbook
4. Students must wear the complete P.E. uniform during P.E. classes only.
5. The school uniform may be worn outside the school during field trips and in any gathering
where students are official delegates of the school.
6. School uniform should not be worn in malls, theatres, parks, video houses, billiard halls, and
computer shops even after school hours.
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P.E. Uniform
1. White T-shirt with School Logo
2. Violet Jogging pants
3. Rubber shoes and white socks
CAT Uniform
a. Only for COQCs, CAT Officers and Grade 10 students
b. To be worn only during CAT days
7. All students must come decently to class and must not wear or use any of the following:
a. make-up (lipstick, lip gloss, foundation, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, etc.)
b. nail polish
c. hair dye
d. expensive jewelry (silver, gold)
e. dangling earrings, bangles, more than one pair of earrings
f. hats/ caps
g. skinny (baston) pants
8. Haircut
Boys: 2 inches above the base and hair length not touching any part of the collar or 3 inches
above (No styles such as duck tails, colored hair, spike, long back, mohawk, mushroom,
decorated shave, etc.
Proper Haircut is inspected every first Monday of the month. Inspection is done by the
Discipline Coordinator.
Girls: Bangs should not touch the eyebrows. If not, use hair clips or head bands.
IDENTIFICATION CARD
a. No ID-No Entry Policy is strictly implemented.
b. Wearing of own ID at all times inside the school campus is required.
c. Putting stickers, cartoon characters, or other images not his/hers on the ID is
unacceptable.
d. A student whose ID is lost must avail of a Temporary ID issued by the School
Cashier.
STUDENT’S HANDBOOK
1. A student is required to BRING his/her own Student’s Handbook every day in the school
campus.
2. The Student’s Handbook should be submitted to the class adviser for checking every
Friday.
3. The Diary section should be written with school-related activities, thus the details entered
to it are considered a project for Values Education subject.
STUDENT’S CLEARANCE
1. Every student is required to accomplish his/her December clearance thus clearing
him/herself from all financial obligations in the school to date. **Any student who fails to
accomplish his/her clearance is not allowed to take the Comprehensive Examinations.
2. Every student is required to accomplish his/her school year-end clearance thus submitting
all the requirements duly given by all his/her subject teachers and clearing him/herself
from all financial obligations in the school.
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**Any student who fails to accomplish his/her clearance is not allowed to enroll for the
next school year or will not be issued any of his/her school records.
1. During the flag ceremony/ flag retreat, all students stand at attention with their right
hand on their chest and join the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, School
Hymn and the recitation of the Oath of Allegiance and Prayer.
2. During programs, contests, etc., classes stay with their advisers in their assigned
places.
3. They enter and leave the assembly area as quiet and orderly as possible.
4. They should refrain from eating or drinking while the assembly is on-going.
5. They show politeness to the speaker or the performer by their attention and by
avoiding and distracting movement or noise.
6. They should applaud properly and at the appropriate time.
7. They should wear appropriate clothing during assemblies and practices.
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b. Open space in front of the Pre-Elementary classrooms while classes are going
on.
c. Administrative offices, ground floor corridors, and front lobby except for
business.
d. Elementary and High School Stage, covered court and playground.
The Board of Discipline is formed to observe the level of discipline in the school,
evaluate its disciplinary guidelines and commend erring students to be placed on probation. It is
an administrative body exercising a recommendatory function headed by the Principal as Chair
of the Board of Discipline.
The Manual of Regulations published by the Department of Education for Private School
gives the school authority to impose discipline.
RULE 145 – A school shall have the authority and prerogative to promulgate such rule
and regulations as may deem necessary, effective from the date of their promulgation
unless otherwise specified.
RULE 146 – The two categories of administrative penalties, which may be imposed upon
erring students commensurate with the nature and gravity of the violation committed.
1. Suspension - a school may suspend an erring student during the academic year.
a. Preventive Suspension – An erring student which first offense will have a heavy
warning. Second offense, the student will come to school but not attend classes on certain
period of time.
b. Suspension – After three violations or depending to the gravity of the offense, an
erring student will not come to school to a certain number of days approved by the
Discipline Coordinator.
2. Dismissal – A school may drop from its enrolment list during the school year a student who
cannot comply with school rules and regulations, and/or whose behavior is undesirable.
Effectivity of dismissal requires the approval of the Board of Discipline.
When a child is accepted in this school, it is understood that he/she agrees to abide by the
rules and regulations, policies and requirements of the school. It is of prime importance for every
pupil to understand that disciplinary rules are set forth, in accordance with government
regulations to develop among students the highest standard of decency, morality and good
behavior.
Discipline which is considerate but firm, is based on self-respect, respect for the rights of
others, and submission to legitimate authority.
Any student who does not comply with the school rules and regulations is considered
undesirable and may be subject to any of the following disciplinary measures:
1. Minor Offenses and violations of the rules in the classroom are handled by the teachers
concerned and reported to the office of the Guidance Counselor and Discipline
Coordinator
a. Major and Grave Offenses and violations are reported to the office of the Guidance
Counselor and Discipline Coordinator and to be approved by the Principal for
Disciplinary measures.
MINOR OFFENSES
CATEGORY A
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SANCTIONS:
CATEGORY B
1. Bullying (As described in R.A 10627)
2. Three consecutive/ unexcused tardiness
3. Habitual absences
NOTE: Students who are under the agreement letter because of absenteeism will be closely
monitored by the Guidance Counselor, noted by the Discipline Coordinator and forwarded to the
School Principal
1st Offense: gadget shall be confiscated and to be returned to parents after signing of violation
report
2 Offense:
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gadget shall be confiscated and will be released at the end of the school
year and the student shall be subjected for suspension
7. Non-compliance with the prescriptions regarding the wearing of uniform.
8. Hiding personal belongings or school paraphernalia of students
9. Destroying schoolmates’ things such as slashing of bags inside/outside school premises
10. Hacking/using others’ social media accounts
11. Bringing of e-cigarette inside school premises
SANCTIONS:
1st Offense: Parent Conference c/o Guidance Counselor and Discipline Coordinator
2nd Offense: Suspension (number of days to be deliberated by the Guidance Counselor,
Discipline Coordinator and Principal)
Note: Dismissal is imposed to a student who has been suspended two or more times due to
repeated commission of Minor Offenses.
MAJOR OFFENSES:
1. Cheating
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2. Vandalism
3. Grave Threat (Death, Bomb Scare)
4. Use of / Possession of Pornographic materials
5. Lending, borrowing and exchanging school ID cards.
6. Gross disrespect to teachers, school officials, and other members of the academic
community.
7. Using indecent and malicious language.
8. Falsification of Parent’s signature in any letter/s and document/s.
9. Improper and scandalous behavior in public places by showing of actions of over
familiarity among students (holding hands, hugging, kissing, or any indecent act, having
selfie pictures)
10. Engaging in immoral actions with the same or opposite sex.
11. Loitering in school uniform during or after class hours in amusement centers and shopping
malls w/o parental consent.
12. Influencing/bringing and/or drinking liquor to/in school and other school-related activities.
13. Provoking other students into fighting inside/outside school premises (starting a fight)
14. Serious fighting in the school premises and within its vicinity.
15. Extortion, gambling and other related acts.
16. Smoking cigarette/ possession or influencing others to smoke in and out of school.
17. Physical injury to others.
18. Deliberately destroying/ causing destruction to school property. (see classroom regulation)
19. Posting indecent or malicious pictures or videos, comments on mobile phones or social
media such as Facebook, twitter, etc.
20. Gossiping
21. Slandering
22. Going in and out of school using a motorized vehicle without proper approval by the
Discipline Coordinator
SANCTION:
1st Offense: Parent Conference with the Class Adviser and Guidance Counselor with
probable suspension upon the deliberation of the Discipline Coordinator and
Principal.
2 Offense: Expulsion / Withdrawal
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SUSPENSION POLICIES:
1. A suspended student is withdrawn from the regular classes but should be present in
school. He / she will have to report to the Guidance Office during the duration of his
suspension.
2. The student may be asked to do community service such as cleaning the corridors,
watering the plants, filing of forms, typing and the like.
3. A suspended student is not excused from any quizzes, graded recitations or performance
tasks during the suspension period.
GRAVE OFFENSES
a. Using of/influencing others to use/peddling or Giving Dangerous Drugs
b. Carrying of dangerous or deadly weapon or explosives within the school premise
c. Involvement to premarital relationships that results in pregnancy
d. Organizing, joining, recruiting for any unrecognized organizations such as fraternity,
sorority or gang.
e. Stealing
SANCTION:
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Dismissal / Withdrawal
Article 21. Student’s Academic Directives
ACADEMIC POLICIES
*** Only Honor Pupils/ Students from a class size of 50 and above can
avail of the discount.
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D.Withdrawal
A student who wishes to withdraw from school for any reason must:
1. inform his class adviser and write a formal letter of request to the Principal;
2. accomplish the Clearance Form.
3. settle all financial obligations with the Cashier; and
F. Sectioning
The Star Section is composed of students who ranked 1 st to 40th of the previous academic
year batch. Other sections are grouped heterogeneously.
Transferred-in students who are in the honor roll in their previous institutions must
undergo a 1- year residential period to qualify in star section granting that he / she meets
the average grade (85%).
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
A. Examination
To ascertain the extent of learning that has taken place, pupil’s/ student’s performance
is evaluated through the following:
1. Quizzes- announced or unannounced quizzes are given whenever necessary to
diagnose difficulties and to determine the progress of each pupil/ student.
2. Preliminary Examinations- announced and are given once every grading period.
3. Periodic Examinations- scheduled and are given four times during the school year.
Special Examination
A student who failed to take the scheduled exams is required to:
1. present an excuse letter/ medical certificate (signed by a physician) to the adviser.
The letter should be signed by the guardian or parent and adviser;
2. submit the excuse letter to the Discipline Coordinator for approval;
3. secure Permit from the Cashier for checking of tuition;
4. present the permit signed by the Principal to the guidance counsellor as proctor; and
5. take the Special Examination as scheduled.
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1. All financial obligations should be settled before the examination. No student shall be
allowed to take the test without the Examination Permit.
2. Temporary Permits will not be issued after previous non-compliance of promised
dates.
B. Report Card
1. Report cards serve as the official communication and information for students and
parents regarding academic progress in the school. Parents of students with failing
marks are requested to visit the school for a conference with the adviser and subject
teacher/s.
2. Report Cards are issued every quarter directly to the parents.
3. Report Cards should be signed by parents/ guardian and be returned to the Class
Adviser every quarter.
C. Grading System
1. There shall be four grading periods.
2. Numerical system of grading shall be used and grades shall be expressed in multiples
of one.
3. The passing mark in any given subject shall be a grade of 75% and 74% and below is
a failing mark.
4. The Averaging Method is used in the Senior High School level.
5. Below are three of the components of Summative assessment which will be the bases
for grading:
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1. Grades from all student work are added up. These results in the total score for each
component shall be converted to a percentage score.
For MAPEH, individual grades are given to each area (Music, Arts, PE and Health).
The Quarterly Grade for MAPEH is the average quarterly grades of the four areas.
QG for MAPEH = QG(Music) + QG(Arts) + QG(PE) + QG(Health)
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The average of the Quarterly Grades (QG) produces the Final Grade
Final Grade by learning area = First QG + Second QG + Third QG + Fourth QG
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The General Average is computed by dividing the sum of all Final Grades by the total
number of learning areas. Each learning area has equal weight.
General Average = ___Sum of Final Grades of All Learning Areas___
Total Number of Learning Areas in a grade level
The Final Grade in each learning area and the General Average are reported as whole
numbers.
D. Deferred Grades
A student who failed to submit the necessary requirements in any subject within the
prescribed time will receive the lowest possible grade in that particular subject and
component.
Requirements Decision
Grades Final Grade of at least Promoted to the next grade level
1 to 3 75 in all learning areas
Did not meet Must pass remedial classes for
expectations in not learning areas with failing mark to
more than two be promoted to the next grade level.
learning areas Otherwise learner is retained in the
same grade level
Did not meet Retained in the same grade level
expectations in three
or more learning areas
Final Grade of at least Promoted to the next grade level
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ACADEMIC HONORS
The school’s policy guidelines on awards and recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education
Program is consistent with DepEd Order No. 36 s. 2016.
1. Classroom Awards
1. Conduct Awards for Grades 4 to 10 will be given at the end of the school year. This will
be based on the evaluation of the adviser and subject teachers, using the guidelines in
DepEd Order No. 8 s. 2015. Awardees must have obtained a rating of at least 75% “Always
Observed” (AO) at the end of the school year (with at least 21 out of 28 AO rating in the
report card). They also must have not been sanctioned with offenses punishable by
suspension or higher sanction within the school year.
2. Academic Excellence Award
2. Grade-level Awards
Academic Excellence Award
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Qualifications:
1. Have no failing grades in any of the learning areas.
2. Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction in
the current school year.
3. Be aclass officer or an active member of any recognized school club, team or
organization.
The table below shows the criteria and weights that will be used by advisers and peers in
the evaluation and deliberation process. Schools may opt to add more indicators based on the
decision of the AC. Candidates will be evaluated by at least 30% of their peers (group, team,
class, or club mates) as well as their class or club advisers. Only learners who have met at least
90% of the criteria on the next page shall be awarded.
CRITERIA WEIGHT
1. Academic Rating
Final grade in the learning area or average of the 20%
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Note: Peer evaluation is only applicable to disciplines that involve collaborative work.
Candidates will be evaluated by at least 30% of their peers (group, team, class, or club mates) as
well as their class or club advisers.
CRITERIA WEIGHT
A. Club/Organization Performance
1. Plans and develops club/organization’s objectives,
projects, and activities
50%
2. Implements projects and activities, and delivers
services based on the club/organization’s
objectives and plans
3. Manages and/or uses resources wisely
4. Shows teamwork and collaboration among its
members
B. Exemplary Output
Delivers a concrete output related to the objectives 30%
and purpose of the organization and the school
C. Contribution to the School or Community
Benefits the members of the club/organization and 20%
the greater majority of the school population and/or
community
C. Special Recognition
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Leaners 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. In addition, the school may give due
recognition to learners who have brought honor to the school.
The actual certificates, medals, trophies and/or plaques received by learners from the
various activities or competitions shall be used to publicly affirm and acknowledge the
contribution of the awardees in giving honor to the school. This will be done during a flag
ceremony or in a school-awarding ceremony.
Award Specification
1. Academic Excellence Gold Medal
Award
1. With Highest Honors
2. With High Honors Silver Medal
3. With Honors Bronze Medal
2. Award for Leadership Gold Medal
3. Award for Work Immersion Gold Medal
4. Award for Gold Medal
Research/Innovation
5. Award for Outstanding Gold Medal
Performance in the specific
learning areas
6. Award for Plaque for the
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*Awards must have specific rubrics prepared or adapted by the Awards Committee at the school
level, based on the given qualifications and indicators stated in DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016
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