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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Division of South Cotabato
LAPUZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lapuz, Norala, South Cotabato

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This Student Handbook belongs to:

Name:______________________________________________________________

Gender: __________________________ Age: _____________________________

Contact #: _________________________LRN: ____________________________

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Student Identification
Foreword

Article I DepEd Vision, Mission, Core Values and Mandate


Section 1. The DepEd Vision
Section 2. The DepEd Mission
Section 3. Our Core Values
Section 4. Our Mandate

Article II All About School


Section 1. General Information

Article III Admission and Transfer Policy


Section 1. NO COLLECTION POLICY: Legal Bases and Implementation
Section 2 Admission Process for Junior High School
Section 3. Admission Process for Senior High School
Section 4. Process of Transfer to Other Schools
Section 5: Process of Transferring in within the School Year

Article IV Academic Policy


Section 1. Curriculum Offering
Section 2. Learning Areas
Section 3. Grading System
Section 4. Awards and Recognition
Section 5. Failures and Remedial
Section 6. Moving Up and Graduation

Article V School Activities


Section 1. Co-curricular Activities
Section 2. Extra-curricular Activities

Article VI Student Services


Section 1. School Clinic
Section 2. Guidance and Student Welfare
Section 3. Office of the Prefect of Discipline
Section 4. Library
Section 5. School Canteen
Section 6. Records
Section 7. Security

Article VII Child Protection and Anti-bullying Policy


Section 1. Rationale and Objectives
Section 2. Roles and Responsibilities of School Administrators,
Faculty and Non-teaching Personnel
Section 3. Prohibition of Corporal Punishment
Section 4. Practice of Positive Discipline
Section 5: Rights of a Child
Section 6: Rights of Person with Disability students
Section 7: Privileges of the Students
Section 8. Rights of the Students
Section 9. Bullying: Its Forms and Implications
Section 10. The School's Bullying Prevention Strategies
Section 11 Intervention Procedure in Handling Bullying Incidents
Section 12 Procedures in Handling Disclosure, Referral and Assessment of Child Abuse

Article VIII School Policy and Code of Discipline


Section 1. Basis and Authority of the School to Maintain Discipline
Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities of the Students
Section 3. Norms of Conduct of Students during Class Hours
Section 4. Norms of Conduct of Students after Class Hours
Section 5. Policy on Absences, Tardiness and Cutting Classes
Section 6. Dress Code and Grooming
Section 7. Disciplinary Procedures on Minor Offenses
Section 8. Disciplinary Procedures on Major Offenses

Appendices
Certification of the Student Handbook Committee
Lupang Hinirang
Rehiyon Dose Hymn and South Cotabato Hymn
School-Student-Parent Covenant
Acknowledgement
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 Lapuz National High School! You are all encouraged to

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

Article II

Section 1. General Information

Name of School: LAPUZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Address: LAPUZ, NORALA, SOUTH COTABATO

Contact Number: 09066261173

Email Address: lapuznhs001@deped.gov.ph

Social Media: Deped tayo South Cotabato

Daily Schedule of Classes: 7:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 nn & 1:00p.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

Section 2. Admission Process for Junior High School


(DepEd Order no. 3 s 2018)
2.1 Grade 7 registrants are encouraged to register as early as last Saturday of January to the
last
Friday of February of each year. Incoming Grade 8 to Grade 10 are considered pre-
registered.
2.2 The following are required documents for claiming admission slip upon enrollment:
 SF 9 (Report Card)
 Birth Certificate
 Certificate of Good Moral Character or Anecdotal Record (for new students only)
2.3 Incoming Grade 7 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 3. Admission Process for Senior High School


(Deped Order no. 3 s 2018)
3.1Grade 11 registrants are encouraged to register as early as January of the present school
year with certification from the school principal as presently enrolled in Grade 10.
3.2 The following are required documents for claiming admission slip:
o SF 9 (ReportCard)
o PSA Birth Certificate (for new students only)
o Certificate of Good Moral Character or Anecdotal Record (for new students only)
o Photocopy of Completion Certificate (Grade 10)
Note: (Delete the word 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.
3.3Grade 11 enrollees are required to present their National Career Assessment Examination
(NCAE) Result or any equivalent tests for career coaching with the Guidance Counselor
before
choosing the SHS track and strand to take.

Section 4. Process of Transfer to Other Schools


4.1 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.

Section 5. Process of Transferring-in within the School Year

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

Section 2. Grading System (DepEd Order #8 s 2015)


2.1 There shall be four grading periods in a school year, namely; 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th
Quarters. At the end of 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.
2.3 The basis of the computation for K to 12 is distributed as follows:
Table 1. Area Component for Grade 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 20% 20% 20%
Assessment

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

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

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 Conduct Awards for grades 4 to 12 in each class will be given at the end of the school
year
3.2.2 The Academic Excellence Award within the quarter is given to learners from grades 7
to 12 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.
3.2.3 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.
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 7 to 12 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 grades 10 and 12 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 grades 10 and 12 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
special programs.
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 Work Immersion is specific to Senior High School (SHS) tracks. This award
may be given to grade 12 graduating students who have exemplified outstanding
performance based on the terms of reference or engagement set by the school and
evaluation of the direct supervisor and subject teacher. This rating in the report card consists
of the learner’s performance and/or output during the Work Immersion.
3.3.6 Award for Research or Innovation is specific to the SHS tracks. Grade 12 graduating
students—individuals, pairs, or groups of not more than four members—must have led the
planning and execution of a research or innovation to advance the potential applications of
technology, or research whose findings can be used to drive better efficiency and
productivity as well as to improve the lives of the people in the school and/or community.
3.3.7 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.
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 during summer shall start every 2nd Monday of April
and shall end after the completion of the six-week period that may include Saturdays.
(Deped Order no. 13 s 2018)
4.3 A student who failed on 3 or more subject will be retained.
4.3 Learners who earn raw scores in Written Work and Performance Task below
expectations are given remediation by the fifth week of any quarter.
4.4 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).
4.5 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, Completion and Graduation Ceremonies
5.1 Moving Up. Grades 7, 8, 9 and 11 students who are promoted to the next year level shall
have complied the academic requirements and shall have passed all subjects with grades not
less than 75%. These students shall be announced at the end of the school year during the
Moving Up Ceremony.
5.2 Completion. Grade 10 completers shall attend the Junior High School Completion
Ceremonies at the end of the school year.
5.3Graduation. A Grade 12 student is considered candidate for graduation if he/she
completes the total number of units required for Grade 11 and Grade 12 levels in the senior
high school
program.

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
 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 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 Earth Savers Club
4.3.2 Youth for Environment in School Organization (YES-O)
4.3.3 Communication Arts
4.3.4 Math Wizards Society
4.3.5 Kapisanan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Filipino (KAMFIL)
4.3.6 Values Education Club
4.3.7 Arts Guild
4.3.8 Performing Arts Club
4.3.9 Sports Club
4.4 The recognized clubs and organizations must have clear plan of activities, constitution
and bylaws, list of officers and members and annual achievement report submitted to the
school principal.

Article VI Student Services

Section 1. Health and Nutrition Services


1.1 In order to fully implement the health & nutrition programs of the school, the
School Clinic-In-Charge 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 Promotion of health & nutrition among school population
1.1.7 School Based Immunization
1.1.8 Deworming
1.1.9 Feeding
1.2 All students shall undergo health assessment as part of the health and nutrition
program's implementation.
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.

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 3. Guidance Office


3.1 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:
3.1.1 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 trust and confidentiality.
3.1.2 Individual Inventory – It refers to the process of gathering relevant data of the
students useful for teaching and counseling.
3.1.3 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.
3.1.4 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.
3.1.5 Career – This service takes care of assisting students in their career decision-
making from knowing their potential and providing them information regarding
college course offerings and requirements.
3.1.6 Testing – It refers to the administration and interpretation of school-based and
standardized test for purposes of self-awareness and career planning (NCAE, NAT,
PEPT).
3.1.7 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).

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 disciplinary
measures.
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

Section 5. School Canteen


5.1 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 through consignment basis.
5.2 Foods prepared in the canteen are nutritious, sanitary and affordable such as
native delicacies, fruit juices, and the like.
5.3 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'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.

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;
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;

Section 3. Prohibition of Corporal Punishment


(Source: DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)
3.1 The Lapuz National High 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 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;

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.

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. 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 7. Rights of the Students


7.1 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.
7.2 The right to have access to their own school records, which shall be maintained and
preserved in a confidential manner by the school;
7.3 The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications and to invite resource
persons during assemblies, symposia, and other activities of similar nature;
7.4 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;
7.5 The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their own
organizations or societies through resolutions;
7.6 The right to understand the purpose, the directions and the means of evaluation of a
given
assignment;
7.7 To understand the content, structure and appearance of all written
homework/assignments as important elements in the grading process;
7.8 The right to healthy food.

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 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;

Section 3. Policy on Absences, Tardiness and Cutting Classes


3.1 The school gate is temporarily closed from 7:25 a.m. - 4:25 p.m. ( NO MORE NOONBREAK
- ADAPTED BY THE PTA) 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.

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.
5.2 The prescribed uniform for Junior High School is white blouse and violet pleated skirt,
black closed shoes and white socks (girls) and white polo and black pants, black shoes and
white socks (boys)
5.3 The prescribed uniform for Senior High Students is illustrated below.
5.4 The school ID card is provided by the school to the new students (Grade 7 and 12) at no
cost to them. The students then are expected to wear their I.D. before entering and while
inside the
campus, at all times.
5.5 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 there
placement.
5.6 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)
7.1DepEd 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.
7.2No 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.

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. Provided the legal owner/driver has a driver’s license and the vehicle has a
certificate of Registration and Updated OR as a registered vehicle.

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.

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 HazingAct)
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.
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


19.1The 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.

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-based intervention.
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.
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 orstudents;
 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;
 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
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.

APPENDIX I
Certification of the Student Handbook Committee

Republic of the Philippines


Department of Education
Region XII
Division of South Cotabato
LAPUZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lapuz, Norala, South Cotabato

CERTIFICATION

To Whom It May Concern:

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.

MELODY C. PABA NIMROD T. PALOMA GRACE D. ATUEL


SSG Adviser SHS Coordinator Prefect of Discipline (Grade 7,8 &
9)

JETHER O. LLORITO RONNIE S. ESCUCHA NESTLE L. SIBAG


Des. Guidance Counselor Prefect of Discipline (Grade 10, 11 & 12) GAD/PEACE Coordinator

ALLAN P. LASAPIN JERRY L. CATEDRILLA PHILIP ANDREI L. GUMABONG


PTA President SGC President SSG President

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

Alab ng puso sa dibdib mo'y buhay

Lupang Hinirang, duyan ka ng magiting

Sa manlulupig, di ka pasisiil

Sa dagat at bundok na simoy

At sa langit mong bughaw

Tagumpay na nagnininging

Ang bituin at araw niyan

Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim

Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati't pagsinta

Buhay ay langit sa piling mo

Aming ligaya nang pag may mang-aapi

Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo


REHIYON DOSE HYMN
. Hinubog mo kami mula sa kawalan.
Binigyan mo ng buhay at karangalan
Dati ay sinakop ka ng iba’t ibang dayuhan
Ngunit sa taglay mong lakas,
Hindi patatalo kahit kanino man
Mga Muslim, mga Kristiyano,
At mga iba pang tribu
Kami’y nagkakaisa
Sa pang-angat ng ngalan mo
Dugo’t laman iaalay,
Puma-ilanlang sa paggabay.
Patuloy kang bigyang puri,
Kami sa yo’y nawiwili.
Mabuhay ka Rehiyon Dose.
Malawak, masagana ang iyong lupain
Pati buong bansa’y umaasa sa ‘yong mahahain.
Sa pag sikat ng araw kay ganda ng iyong tanawin.
Pinagpala ng Maykapal.
Mabuhay ka Soccsksargen.
Ako, ikaw, tayo tungo sa kaunlaran.
Talino at lakas ihahandog sa bayan.
Mga Muslim, mga Kristiyano,
At mga iba pang tribu
Kami’y nagkakaisa
Sa pang-angat ng ngalan mo
Dugo’t laman iaalay,
Puma-ilanlang sa paggabay.
Patuloy kang bigyang puri,
Kami sa yo’y nawiwili.
Mabuhay ka! O Rehiyon Dose
SOUTH COTABATO HYMN
Kami’y anak ng South Cotabato

Taglay ang iisang dugo ng Pilipino

Iba’ ibang tribung pinanggalingan

Di hadlang sa pagtaguyod ng matibay na mamamayan

Mula Bundok Matutum na nagsisilbing gabay

At ang mga lawa na siyang kinang ng buhay

Hanggang sa lupaing taglay ating kaunlaran

Tayo na’t harapin ang tagumpay

Sama-sama sa pagtaguyod ng bayan

Ating abutin and magandang kinabukasan

Lahat tayo’y magkaisa

Sa himig at sa diwa

Para sa ating bayang South Cotabato.


MORNING PRAYER

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

bless us so that we may passionately love this country and be a blessing to

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

hardship we encounter are but meant to prepare ourselves become resilient

enough someday to resolve far significant perennial challenges in life.

Lord God, in You we entrust ourselves. May this day end-up peacefully and

productively with Your abundant presence to help us grow in knowledge

and wisdom. Amen.


EDUCATION IS OUR PASSPORT
TO THE FUTURE, FOR TOMORROW
BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE WHO PREPARE
FOR IT TODAY.
— Malcolm X —

Reading is to the mind


What

Exercise is to the body.


— Joseph Addison —

Please embrace LEARNING

for it will EMBRACE YOU BACK.


— Efren Peñaflorida —

Teachers open the door, but you


must enter by yourself.
— Chinese Proverb
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

DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT HANDBOOK


SY 2022-2023

Name of Adviser Signature

1. Grade 7 Daisy ____________________________________________


2. Grade 7 Dahlia ____________________________________________
3. Grade 7 Rose ____________________________________________
4. Grade 8 Rizal ____________________________________________
5. Grade 8 Mabini ____________________________________________
6. Grade 8 Bonifacio ____________________________________________
7. Grade 9 Narra ____________________________________________
8. Grade 9 Molave ____________________________________________
9. Grade 9 Mahogany ____________________________________________
10. Grade 10 Apple ____________________________________________
11. Grade 10 Strawberry ____________________________________________
12. Grade 10 Cherry ____________________________________________
13. Grade 11 TVL ____________________________________________
14. Grade 11 HUMSS ____________________________________________
15. Grade 11 ABM ____________________________________________
16. Grade 12 TVL ____________________________________________
17. Grade 12 HUMSS ____________________________________________
18. Grade 12 ABM ____________________________________________
19. Principal’s Office ____________________________________________
20. Guidance Office ____________________________________________
21. Prefect of Discipline ____________________________________________

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