Handbook
Handbook
Handbook
Department of Education
Region XII
Division of South Cotabato
LAPUZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lapuz, Norala, South Cotabato
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Student Identification
Foreword
Appendices
Certification of the Student Handbook Committee
Lupang Hinirang
Rehiyon Dose Hymn and South Cotabato Hymn
School-Student-Parent Covenant
Acknowledgement
FOREWORD
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
To you dear student, welcome to Lapuz National High School! You are all encouraged to
study hard and enjoy the opportunities offered to you by this institution.
Article 1
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.
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.
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.
Article II
Daily Schedule of Classes: 7:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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 Batasa ng 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 RCY
1.3.4 Athletics
1.3.5 PTA Membership
1.3.6 HRPTA Project
1.3.7 SSG Fund
1.3.8 Subject Supports
5.1 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.
5. 2 Birth Certificate or the local civil registrar, or barangay certification.
5.3 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.
5.4 Fill-up Student Profile Form and undergo routine interview together with the
parent/guardian.
5.5 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.
Article IV
Academic Policy & Grading System
(Deped Order No. 8 s 2015)
The school is implementing K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum
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 In the Senior High School Program, the school offers the following strands:
1.3.1 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
1.3.2 Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM)
`1.3.3 TVL Home Economics with Cookery NC II, Bread and Pastry Production and Food an
Beverage and Electronics
Table 1. Area Component for Senior High School and its corresponding weight
AREA CORE ACAD TECHNICAL VOCATI LIVELIHOOD
COMPO SUBJE EMIC ONAL
NENT CTS TRACK
ALL WORK ALL WORK
OTHE IMMERSIONS/RESEARCH/BUSI OTHER IMMERSIONS/RESEARCH
R NESS/ENTERPRISE/ SUBJEC /PERFORMANCE
SUBJE SIMULATION/EXHIBIT/ T
CT PERFORMANCE
WRITTEN
25% 25% 35% 20%
WORK
PERFORMAN
50% 45% 40% 60%
CE TASKS
QUARTERLY
25% 30% 25% 20%
ASSESSMENT
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
Career Guidance Week
Buwan ng Wika
Science Month Celebration
Math Festival
English Month Celebration
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.
2.3 The following are considered extra-curricular activities:
2.3.1 Town Fiesta Activities
2.3.2 JS Prom
2.3.3 School or Community-based Beauty/Talent/Popularity Search
2.3.4 Recollection of Grade 10 and Grade 12 Students
2.3.5 National Teachers Month and World Teachers Day
2.3.6 Family Day
2.3.7 Other seminars and symposia
Section 2. Library
2.1 The Library is open during class days from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is a place for
studying and other intellectual activities that require concentration thus, silence
must prevail. Students must sign in the Library logbook upon entry.
2.2 Student I.D must be presented to the librarian for students to be able to borrow
books in the library. Only textbooks are allowed to be taken out within 24 hours.
2.3 A student is responsible for the reading materials he/she uses in the Library. In
case of losses and damages, the student will be liable for replacing them with the
current cost.
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'sID.
7.3Nobody 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.
Article VII
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 of the 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.
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.
Section 6. Privileges
6.1 Privilege- special favor, treat or opportunity granted to a person.
6.2 Specific example of child privileges
6.2.1 Unregulated time playing with games, e.g playing basketball, riding bike or playing with
a toy
6.2.2 Unregulated time watching a television program, e.g. telenovela, show, movie, etc
6.2.3 Eating ice cream or a favorite snack during recess time
6.2.4 Going out with the family during weekends
6.2.5 Unregulated time hanging out with the barkadas or group of friends after class hours
6.2.6 Extra daily allowance for snacks during recess time
6.2.7 Unregulated time or unsupervised/ unrestricted usage of gadgets, e.g., cellphones,
tablet,
6.2.8 Unregulated classroom seating arrangement (who sit beside whom)
6.2.9 Bonus points or grade for behaved, punctual, most favorite classmate/ student, etc.
6.2.10 Belonging to special section
6.2.11 Being a trusted student or class officer
6.2.12 Being selected as a contestant during school competitions
6.2.13 Being a member of a recognizes
Section 8. Bullying
8.1 The Lapuz National High School community prohibits and does not condone the acts of
bullying in the school campus.
8.2 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:
8.2.1 Physical - pushing, kicking, hitting, slapping, shoving or any use of violence
8.2.2 Verbal - name-calling, teasing, giving insults, saying offensive words pertaining to one’s
appearance, disability, mental ability, sexuality or religious beliefs and economic status
8.2.3 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
8.2.4 Sexual – malicious physical contacts, sexually-suggestive jokes and cat-calling
8.2.5 Cyberbullying- using digital technology such as social media, instant messaging, texts,
blogs and other to deliberately upset and humiliates someone.
Article VIII
School Policy and Code of Discipline
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.
APPENDIX I
Certification of the Student Handbook Committee
CERTIFICATION
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT we, the undersigned, commissioned as the Student Handbook
Committee, have thoroughly discussed and finalized the provisions, making it sure, these are all in
line with the DepEd policies and at the same time effectively guide our students, their parents and
our teaching and non-teaching staff about the required Code of Conduct within our school, and
other school procedures and services in the different departments/offices.
SIGNED this 22nd day of June 2018 at Lapuz National High School, Lapuz, Norala, South
Cotabato.
LANI L. CORDERO
Master Teacher I/ Asst. Principal to the Academics/ Faculty Club President
JANITA D. BATOY
Master Teacher I/ Asst. Principal to the Administration
JULIANITO A. BATOY
Principal I
LUPANG HINIRANG
(Julian Felipe)
Bayang magiliw
Perlas ng silanganan
Sa manlulupig, di ka pasisiil
Tagumpay na nagnininging
Sa himig at sa diwa
Almighty loving Father God, thank You for giving us another day in our lives.
You made us wake up this morning and come to school today for more
learnings.
Bless Oh Lord our teachers and school administrators that they may
religiously fulfill their duties for the efficient delivery of the learning process.
Make us realize Lord that the intelligence, talent and skills You have given
us are not only meant for our own advantage. Make us understand that You
our fellowmen.
And also help us realize Lord that every difficulty that may come our way
are mere challenges. Grant us Lord the grace to comprehend that every
Lord God, in You we entrust ourselves. May this day end-up peacefully and
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
them.
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Signature over printed name of Student Date Signed
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Signature over printed name of Parent/Guardian Date Signed