Preface

This Student Handbook of Cantiasay National High School, Brgy. Cantiasay, Surigao City District IV, Division of Surigao City is the initial ever regulatory document being crafted by the School Head and teachers and finally this handbook was being corrected.

It knowingly designed to provide the students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders a concrete reference material to facilitate the efficient and effective performance of those concerned of their duties and responsibilities. This will become the main reference document for policy decisions, rules and standards on various curricular and co-curricular activities as well as the right of every learner to be protected and to become safe and sound while in school. Students and teachers may find it helpful and meaningful as they discharge their duties and functions as members of the school community.

This handbook is anchored on the different DepEd Orders and Manuals to align school policies with the rules and procedures of the Central Office for the achievement of the different goals and objectives set by the department. It was reviewed by the District and Division offices to ensure reliability, validity and applicability.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword

I. INTRODUCTION

History of the School

Vision

Mission

Core Values

II. SCHOOL RULES AND PROCEDURES

a. Classification of Students

b. Voluntarily School Contributions

c. For Transferees

d. For Repeater

III.ACADEMIC POLICIES

a. Grading System

b. Computation of Grades

c. Quarterly Examinations

d. Selection of Honor Students

e. The Report Card

f. Recognition/Awards System

g. Co-Curricular Activities

h. School Programs

i. Attendance, Punctuality and Absenteeism

IV.POLICIES AND RULES ON SCHOOL DISCIPLINE

a. Policy Statement

b. Respect of Authority

c. Anti-Bullying

d. The Composition of the Child Protection Committee

1. Duties and Responsibilities of the Students

2. Duties and Responsibilities of the School Principal/Head

3. Duties and Responsibilities of the School Personnel

e. Code of Conduct

f. Policy of Complaints

g. Smoking

h. Damaged of property

i. Alcoholic Drinks

j. Littering and Spitting

k. Unnecessary Noise

l. School Uniform

m. Student Pass Slip

n. Care of School Properties

o. Proper Disposal of Waste

p. Prohibition of Fraternities

V. SCHOOL SAFETY POLICIES

a. policies On-Campus and Off Campus Activities

b. Food Safety Policy

c. Disaster Risk reduction Program (DRRM)

VI. DAILY OPERATING PROCEDURES

a. Daily Routine

b. Lining Up and Movements

c. Proper Behavior during Programs

d. Recess Time

VII. SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

a. Student Supreme Government

b. School Clubs/Organization

c. School Governing Council

d. General Parent-Teacher Association

VIII. MISCELLANEOUS

a. ID Card

b. School Paper

I. INTRODUCTION

This handbook serves as a guide to all pupils of Cantiasay Elementary School, Surigao City District IV, Division of Surigao City, in their performance of their roles and responsibilities. This contains the history of the school, the vision and mission of the Department of Education, policies on admission, academic policies, policies on discipline, daily operating procedures, school organizations and miscellaneous.

Pupils and parents as well as the teachers and stakeholders must to read this handbook upon receipt. It is expected that the teachers and parents discuss this handbook during their Homeroom PTA meetings. This will be discussed further during the General PTA Assembly to give the parents time to ask questions on the content of the handbook.

II. HISTORY

DepED VISION-MISSION and GOALS

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.

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.

CORE VALUES

Maka-Diyos

Maka-tao

Makalikasan

MakabansaIII. POLICIES ON ADMISSION

A. Classification of pupils:

1. For regular

a. Kindergarten pupils whose age is 5 by October 31 of the year.

b. Grade I pupils whose age is 6 by October 31 and those above 6 who have not entered in school.

c. Grade I First Section are those who ranked 36th to 76th in the Psycho test.

d. Grade II VI those who have promoted to the next Grade level.

First Section those who belong to the first 45 in the academic performance of the previous grade.

Other Sections pupils are grouped heterogeneously. 2. For transferees:

Pupils who were enrolled in other schools in the previous school year must present the Form 138, a good moral certificate and a Birth Certificate for admission.3. Repeaters:

Pupils whose average is below 75%.V. ACADEMIC POLICIES

A. Grading System

The grading system is averaging based on DepED Order 39 s. 2004 which is the Implementing Guidelines on the Performance-Based Grading System and the Corrigendum of DepED Order 33, s. 2004. Pupil who obtained a final grade of below 75% is considered failed. This Grading System is applicable to only Grades IV-VI implementing the RBEC. However, this grading system will be replaced as soon as the Grades IV to VI will be implementing the K-12 Curriculum. Whereas, the Grades I III, will be using the new rating system based on the K-12 Curriculum.B. Computation of Grades

To obtain the rating for each learning area in a grading period, the following distribution of weights must be followed.

The final grade shall be determined by averaging the marks for the four quarters.

For the Grade I - III, it is based on the K-12 Curriculum; the performance of the pupils shall be described in the report card at the end of the quarter based on the following levels of proficiency:

Computation of Grades for Grades I III K-12 CurriculumLevel of AssessmentPercentage Weight

Knowledge15%

Process or Skills25%

Understanding(s)30%

Products/Performances30%

Total100%

Level of ProficiencyEquivalent Numerical Value

Beginning74% and below

Developing75 79%

Approaching Proficiency80 84%

Proficient85 89%

Advanced90% and above

Computation of Grades for Grade IV VI (RBEC)Distribution of WeightsEng & FilSci & HealthMathMakabayan IV - VI

HKSEPPMusicArtP.E

IV - VIIV- VIIV - VIIV - VIIV - VIIV - VIIV - VIIV - VI

Periodical Test25%25%25%25%25%25%25%25%

Quizzes/Unit Test15%15%15%15%15%15%15%15%

Class Participation20%20%25%30%15%15%15%15%

Assignment5%5%5%5%5%5%5%5%

Projects10%10%15%10%25%10%20%10%

Formal and informal themes 10%

Experiments15%

Other Performance Outputs15%10%15%15%15%30%20%30%

TOTAL100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%

C. Quarterly Examination

The school year is divided into four quarters. At the end of the quarter, periodical examinations are scheduled. The examination schedules are based on the DepEd Order stated on the Calendar of Activities for every School Year.

D. Selection of Honor Pupils

The selection of honor pupils is based on the DepEd Order No. 92, s. 2009, DepED Order No. 23 s. 2012 and DepED Order 74 s. 2012, Guidelines on the Selection of Honor Pupils and Students of Grades 1 to 10 of the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum.1. Candidates for honors in Grade 1 to 10 shall be drawn from the top ten (10) pupils of the school who performed at the Advanced Level. They must not have a final grade lower than 85% in any subject and should have no grade at Developing Level in any quarter.

2. To determine the top ten, pupils shall be ranked using 7 3 point scheme (7 points for academic performance and 3 points for co-curricular activities. (Co-curricular Performance, refer to DepED 23, s. 2012).3. Only grades in the current curriculum year shall be considered in the ranking of honor pupils. Transferees shall be considered in the ranking provided they were enrolled not later than the second week of classes of the current School Year.

4. Final rating shall be computed to the three decimal places. In case of tie, candidates shall both be declared the same honor ranking.

5. All candidates for honors must be of good moral character.

6. Schools with special curriculum programs shall select their own set of honor pupils.

E. Report Card

Report Card or Form 138 is the Official Report of the school to the parents/guardians regarding their childs performance for the particular Grading period. It is issued quarterly before the Recognition Day of every quarter. Each pupil must return the Report Card to the teacher within three (3) days after its issuance.

Parents/Guardians are required to sign the Report Card before it is returned to the teacher. The school considers it responsibility of all parents to check/follow up the performance of their children in academic.

F. Recognition/Awards System

Recognition day is conducted three weeks after the periodical test. This is to give recognition to the top ten in a particular quarter/grading period. This is one way to encourage the SWCES pupils to study harder and harder.

Winners of the academic and co curricular activities at the district, division, regional, national are recognized after the flag raising ceremony, a day after the receipt of the official results or the memorandum. Regional level/national level winners will be displayed thru tarpaulin.

a. Academic Awards

1a. For Graduating Pupils:

First Honors to Tenth Honors - given to the top ten ranking pupils based on the DepED No. 92, s. 2009, DepED Order No. 23 s. 2012 and DepED Order 74 s. 2012 during the Graduation Rites.

2a. For Grades I-V- the Top Ten or the First to Tenth Honors will be awarded during the Recognition Day.

b. Special Awards

At the end of the School Year, Special Awards will be given to pupils who have garnered awards during Division/Regional/National competitions.For Graduating Pupils, the major awards such as winners in regional and national levels will be awarded during the graduation rites; whereas, the minor awards, will be awarded separately during the recognition day for the Grade VI pupils.

G. Co-curricular Activities

Pupil who represents the school for academic or non-academic competition deserves incentives for the time and efforts rendered. He/She will be given the points for the class recitation. If test is conducted by the teacher during the contest time, the highest possible score will be given to the contestants if the said contest is academic.

The academic contests are: Quiz Bee in Makabayan and Mathematics, Science Quiz, MTAP Division Elimination and Orals, Journalism, Literary Arts, Timpalak, Read A-Thon, STEP.

For non-academic contest, the highest score of the previous test got by the contestant is considered. The non academic contest are: Poster Slogan, Cheer Dance, Athletics/ Sports and Drum and Lyre.1. GSP/BSP/Star Revel/Kab Scouts

Pupil who is registered in BSP/GSP can participate in the BSP/GSP activities in and off the school with the proper guidance of the school BSP/GSP Coordinators.

2. Sports

The school participates actively in sports sponsored by the LGU and DepED. Before selecting the players, the school may conduct elimination in order to produce valuable players to represent the school. Those players who are chosen must present their parents consent and medical examination.H. Programs:

1. MTAP Saturday Class

MTAP Saturday class is conducted in six (6) Saturdays/sessions on the first semester of the school year from Grades I VI. The session will last for four hours. Each class is limited to 35 pupils only. A registration fee of Php200.00 is charged to each pupil participant for the honorarium of the teachers and the materials to be used during the sessions.

MTAP aims to develop mathematical skills and accuracy in a stress-free manner.

2. NAT Enhancement Class

The school aims to perform satisfactory results in the national Achievement Test (NAT). To get this objective, the school conducts the National Achievement Test (NAT) Enhancement classes to Grade III and Grade VI pupils. It is expected that all Grade III pupils and graduating pupils will attend this enhancement classes. This is one way to prepare all the examinees for the said test. 3. Essential Health Care Program (EHCP)

The school implements the EHCP from Grades I VI, where pupils perform their daily hand washing and tooth brushing activity using the hand washing and tooth brushing facilities every day before and after recess time. This is to establish a good oral/dental habit and cleanliness to all pupils. Each pupil will provide his/her own toothbrush and toothpaste.

4. Feeding Program

On the second week of the opening of classes in June, the school determines the nutritional status of all pupils. Pupils who are considered wasted and severely wasted are recipient to the feeding program. The feeding is given every day, with the support from the stakeholders, and from the proceeds of the canteen. This is one way to improve the nutritional status of the severely wasted pupils.

IV. POLICIES AND RULES ON DISCIPLINE

A. Policy Statement

It is the vision of the Department of Education to produce God-loving, competent, patriotic, value-oriented and productive citizens who are responsive to the needs of the community. The Vision of the Department of Education will be realized if the pupils obey the rules of conduct, develop self-discipline and show respect the rights of other pupils.When a pupil is caught of minor/major offense, he/she will be brought to the guidance office for coaching and his/her parents will be informed by the Guidance Support Staff of the school. It is expected that the parents will help the school concerning the misbehavior of their children.

B. Respect of Authority

CES pupil is expected to show respect to the authorities. These are the DepED Officials, District Supervisor, Principal, Teachers, Security Guards, Utility Man, PTA Officers SPG Officers and Guests.C. Anti-Bullying

One of the roles of the school is to provide a safety learning environment where every individual (pupil) in the school community feels being valued and secured, a healthy climate that is welcoming of difference and diversity and is based on inclusivity and respect.

Bullying is defined as unwanted negative behaviour, verbal, psychological or physical, conducted by an individual or group against another person (or persons) and which is repeated over time (www.education.ie). It can be face-to-face such as fighting, pushing, taunting, insulting, embarrassing, intimidating and invading personal space, and behind-the-back such as writing threatening or offensive messages, sending distressing emails and writing anonymous notes that are hurtful (www.kings.edu.au).

The CES is committed to advocate the anti-bullying practices among pupils, raise awareness among the entire school community that bullying is not acceptable behavior and to discourage the practice of bullying.

The CES deals firmly with the bullies based on the DepED Policy on School Discipline or DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012, DepED Child Protection Policy and DepED Order No. 55, s. 2013, IRR of R.A. 10627. However, the school also recognizes its responsibility to provide guidance to bullies in the form of coaching and counseling by the Guidance Support Staff at the Guidance Office for reform and inform the parents on the bullying behavior of his/her child.The school absolutely extends support to the victims of bullying and performs recording and investigation of such cases.The school will also seek assistance/help from the stakeholders (PTA, LGU and religious sector) in order to prevent and address school-based bullying behavior.The composition of the Child Protection Committee:Chairperson School Head

Vice-Chair - Guidance Support Staff

Representative Teachers Club President

PTA President

SPG President

Barangay BCPC

Duties and Responsibilities of the School Principal1. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies

and procedures, and monitor compliance thereof.

2. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy.

3. Ensure that all pupils or learners, school personnel, parents,

guardians and visitors and guests are made aware of child

protection policy.

4. Organize and convene the Child protection Committee for the

school.

5. Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of

the Child Protection Committee and Guidance Support

Staff/Teachers.6. Conduct disciplinary proceedings in cases of offenses

committed by pupils or learners.

7. Ensure that the participatory and other rights of children are

respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting

their welfare.

8. Maintain a record of all proceedings related to bullying or

peer abuse and submit after each school year to the Division

Office the report.

9. Conduct the appropriate training and capability-building

activities on child protection measures and protocols.

10. Ensure that the school adopts a pupil Code of Conduct to be

followed by every pupil, while on school grounds or when

traveling to and from school, or during school activities,

during class hours and free time.11. Coordinate with the DSWD or the appropriate government

agencies or NGOs for reporting abuse, violence,

exploitation, discrimination, bullying and other similar acts

and for counseling.

12. Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and other similar acts addressed in accordance with the provisions of this Department Order.Duties and Responsibilities of School Personnel

1. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child while under supervision, instruction and custody.

2. Keep them in their company and support, educate and instruct them by right precept and understanding.

3. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and understanding.

4. Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and

mental health at all times.

5. Furnish them with good and wholesome educational

materials, supervise their activities, recreation and association with others, protect them from bad company and prevent them from acquiring habits detrimental to their health, studies and morals.

6. Represent them in all matters affecting their interests.

7. Inculcate the value of respect and obedience.

8. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may be required under the circumstances; provided, that in no case shall corporal punishment be inflicted upon them.

9. School personnel shall also strictly comply with the schools

child protection policy.

Duties and Responsibilities of Pupils

1. Comply with the schools regulations, as long as they are in

harmony with their best interests.

2. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of

development, maturity, and demonstrated capabilities, with

proper regard for the rights and welfare of other persons.

3. Respect another persons rights regardless of opinion, status,

gender, ethnicity, religion, as well as everyones moral and

physical integrity.

4. Observe the Code of Conduct for pupils.

D. Code of Conduct

CES pupils shall promote and maintain peace and order of the school by observing the rules and discipline stipulated in this Pupil Handbook and exerting efforts to attain harmonious relationship with fellow pupils, teachers and other school personnel.1. All pupils are expected to show respect and politeness to the School Principal, Teachers, DepED personnel, parents and classmates/schoolmates.

2. All pupils are expected to observe good manners inside and outside the campus.

3. All pupils must refrain from quarrelling, bullying, teasing, fighting or being accomplices of misconduct inside the school campus.

4. No pupil is allowed to leave the class without asking permission from the teacher/subject teacher.

5. When asked to answer the question during class recitation, he/she must stand properly and answer the question clearly and respectfully.

6. Loud voice, shouting and boisterous laughter and other sources of disturbances are not allowed in the campus.

7. Pupils are forbidden to write on the walls of the building, desks, tables and other school property, nor destroy or deform the school property.

8. Pupils are not allowed to play ballgames during recess and lunch break.

9. Pupils shall not bring any form of sharp objects that will serve as a weapon.

10. Pupils are strictly prohibited from climbing the fence, roof, fruit trees and other tall structures.

C. Policy on Complaints

Any untoward incident that may happen in the school, the child has the right to file a complaint. This is addressed to the school head or to the Guidance Support staff for an investigation.D. Attendance and Punctuality

Pupils are required to attend class every day except when he/she is sick or for any valid reasons. A letter of excuse signed by the mother or father or guardian must be sent to the teacher on the day of his absence or upon resumes to his/her class. Only letters signed by the parents will be honored and accepted.

The time for the flag raising ceremony is 7:20 7:40 in the morning from Monday to Friday. The school gate is closed the time the prayer is recited and the Philippine National Anthem is sung. This is to avoid disruption while the group sings the Lupang Hinirang. It is expected that every pupil shows respect to the Philippine Flag, sings the Lupang Hinirang properly and recites the Panatang Makabayan wholeheartedly. This is to develop his/her love for the country.

BSP/GSP in uniform may raise the flag every day.

The gate will be opened after the activity is finished.

The Secretary of the class is tasked to check the attendance during the flag raising ceremony.

E. School Uniform

The wearing of school uniform is required as agreed by the parents during the General Assembly.

Uniform from Monday to ThursdayBoys: White Polo shirt and khaki pants/ black shoes

Girls: White blouse and prescribed CES skirt / black shoes

Friday Attire

Grade I VI P. E. UniformF. Pupil Pass Slip

No pupil is allowed to go out from the school premise during class hours unless for valid reasons. A pass slip from the teacher must be given to the pupil so that he /she will be allowed to go out by the security guard.

G. Care of School Properties

All pupils are expected to extend extra care to school properties such as equipment, furniture, and other materials inside the classrooms and in the school premise. Books must be covered for the entire school year.

H. Proper Disposal of Waste

Pupils must observe proper disposal of waste materials; that is segregating of solid waste as degradable, non-degradable and recyclable. Waste materials from the classrooms shall be disposed only as soon as the barangay garbage collector collects.

V. DAILY OPERATING PROCEDURES

A. Daily Routine

Before class in the morning

1. The music is played at 7:10 A.M. serves as the warning sound to signal the lining up for the Flag Raising Ceremony.

2. When lining up, pupils must maintain silence and order.3. Pupils must stand at attention for reciting the Morning Prayer, the singing of the National Anthem and the reciting the Panatang Makabayan and the singing of the Marsta Surigao.

B. Lining Up and Movements

a. After the Flag Raising Ceremony, pupils should walk quietly and in two lines when moving to their respective classrooms. Running is absolutely prohibited.

b. After classes, pupils shall leave classroom and walk silently in going out of the gate.

C. Proper Behavior During Programs

All pupils shall observe the acceptable behavior during programs:

a. Stand at attention for prayer and the National Anthem.

b. Silence and proper behavior shall be observed at all times.

c. Listen attentively to the speaker.

Note: Not acceptable behavior during programs: running, playing, walking, eating and talking

D. Recess Time

No pupil is allowed to go out from the classroom during recess time. They shall wait for the canteen food handlers to deliver the food items. Pupils must not buy food sold outside the school remise. The school is concerned on the health of the school children.VI. SCHOOL SAFETY POLICIES

A. Policies on On-Campus and Off- Campus Activities

All school co-curricular and extracurricular activities whether on campus and off-campus shall be subject to prior approval of the school principal. The activities shall be held in the presence and knowledge of the school principal, teachers, Guidance Support Staff or teacher-coach. Nobody is allowed to join any activity without presenting or submitting the parents permit. The said activities are stated under co-curricular activities of Academic Policies.B. Food Safety Policy

To address problems regarding food poisoning incident and to ensure nutritious and safe foods are served in the school canteen, the school observes the DepED Order No. 8, s. 2007 entitled Revised Implementing Guidelines on the Operation and Management of School Canteens and DepED Order No. 14, s. 2005 on Instructions to Ensure Consumption of Nutritious and Safe Foods in School.

The following are being imposed by the school:

a. Food suppliers must have business and sanitary permits.

b. School requires a health certificate for the food handlers.

c. Food should be nutritious, safe and affordable.

d. Inspection of the consigned foods shall be made before

serving/vending them at the canteen.

e. Sharing of the proceeds must be based on the guidelines set.

C. DRRM

The school looks into the safety of the school children during school hours. It implements the DepED Order No. 84 s. 2012 that is the quarterly conduct of earthquake and fire drills in school. This is to remind the children that natural and man-made calamities may occur anytime, so they can prepare themselves on what to do during those incidents.

The school may invite authorities in the quarterly conduct of the drills. VII. SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS

A. Supreme Pupil Government

DepEd Order No. 45, s. 2007 institutionalizes the Supreme Pupil Government in all Elementary Schools Nationwide. The election of SPG Officers shall be administered on the 3rd week of February. They are the Officers for the incoming school year.

Only Grades III V pupils can participate in the election.

The positions for the SPG are:

a. Presidentb. Vice-Presidentc. Secretary

d. Treasurer

e. Auditor

f. P.I.O

g. Peace Officers

h. Representative Grade III, IV, VThe newly elected SPG Officers will undergo a Leadership Training Seminar.

B. Clubs

The school encourages the organization of clubs such as English Club, Mathematics Club, EPP Club, Makabayan Club, Cultural Arts to provide them the venues to develop their talent and skills and hone their interest in their field.

C. Prohibition on the Practice of Hazing and the Operation of

Fraternities

The school adheres to the policy issued by the Department of Education, DO No. 6 s. 1954 and DO No. 20. s 1991 for preventing the practice of hazing and prohibit fraternities in school and prohibits the operation of fraternities and sororities. However, the school encourages and promotes co-curricular and extra curricular activities that can serve as more wholesome and productive alternatives to fraternities, sororities and like organizations.VIII. MISCELLANEOUS

A. ID Card

Pupil is required to wear his/her ID as agreed by the parents during the General Assembly.

B. School Paper

R.A 7079 known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991 authorizes the school to publish printed materials that meets the needs and interests of the pupil organization. The Editorial Board of the school publication shall be composed of a Paper Adviser and Staff members of the pupil concerned. The school publishes one issue every year.

The school conducts seminars and trainings related to journalism to the Editorial Staff and members. This is to prepare the Staff members for the different levels of competitions in the field of journalism.

Trainer/Coach conducts school level elimination in all events preparation for the DSPC. The winners shall represent the school for the journalism competition.

The policies stated in this handbook will be used and implemented beginning this School Year 2015 2016.

THIS STUDENT HANDBOOK BELONGS TO:

Name: _____________________________________________

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Person to be notified in case of emergency:

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Crafted by:

EDWIN E. GIBERTAS, MIESchool HeadReviewed by:

LUZVIMINDA Q. EDILLOR

ES I Social StudiesRecommending Approval:

ELIZABETH S. LARASE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

Approved:

FIDELA M. ROSAS, PhD

Schools Division Superintendent

Surigao City District IVDivision of Surigao City

School ID No. 132248