Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region X – Northern Mindanao
DIVISION OF LANAO DEL NORTE
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SARIMANOK SEAL OF EXCELLENCE IN CLASSROOM

MANAGEMENT

RATIONALE

The Curriculum Implementation Division of DepEd – Lanao del Norte crafted this
Classroom Structuring Standards to serve as a tool that guides school heads and
teachers in setting up a safe, orderly and conducive classroom for the total development
of the learners.
Every classroom shall be suitably structured and decorated to make the
surroundings conducive to learning. The materials for structuring and decorating shall be
selected on the basis of their educational value providing opportunities for effective
teaching-learning process to happen. Its cleanliness and orderliness must be maintained
as vital aspect in contributing to the educational growth of the learners.
Thus, the standards set will also be the basis for giving due recognition/ awards.
This brochure is anchored to Educational Facilities Manual 2010 (Revised Edition
of the 2007 Handbook on Educational Facilities Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction in
School Construction) Chapter 4, G. Regular Classroom Facilities, # 3 provided for the
basis for Classroom Structuring. Republic Act No. 8491 "An Act Prescribing the Code of
the National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Child-Friendly School System, DepEd Order No. 47
s. 2016 “Omnibus Policy on Kindergarten Education”, Regional Memo. No. 15, 2013
“Guidelines on Classroom Structuring”

OBJECTIVES

1. To have unified standards in setting up and evaluating classroom

structuring.

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 2. To motivate teachers and school heads in following the standard classroom
structuring through reward system.
3. To provide a safe, orderly, and conducive classroom environment for the
total development of learners.

COMPOSITION OF EVALUATORS
Overall chairman - EDILBERTO L. OPLENARIA - Schools Division Superintendent
Vice chairman - ROSEMARIE T. MACESAR - Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent
Members - Maria Carmela T. Ablin - SGOD Chief Supervisor and Personnel
- Maria Eva S. Edon - CID Chief Supervisor and Personnel
MECHANICS
A. All classrooms must be evaluated.
B. Evaluation Period
 First evaluation will be conducted on the last two days of the scheduled Brigada
Eskwela in May.
 Second evaluation will be during the semestral break in October.
C. Recognition/ Award
 The average rating of the pre and post evaluation results will be the basis for the
giving of awards as indicated below:
Rating Scale Description
3.00 Excellent Classroom
2.51 – 2.99 More than Compliant
2.01 – 2.49 Compliant
2.00 – Below Needs Improvement
 Awarding will be during the Teachers’ Day Celebration on December 14.
D. Categories of Award (per classroom category)
 Exemplary Classroom Structuring Award
 Classroom with excellent rating
 School Award for exemplary classroom structuring
Percentage of Exemplary Description
Classrooms
100% Excellent Classroom
75% - 99% More than compliant
50% - 74% Compliant
1% - 49% Needs Improvement

CLASSROOM CATEGORIES
1. Kindergarten
2. Grades 1 and 2
3. Grades 3 to 6
4. Junior and Senior High School

EVALUATION CHECKLISTS
A. Classroom Structuring Evaluation Sheet for Kindergarten
B. Classroom Structuring Evaluation Sheet for Grades 1 – 2
C. Classroom Structuring Evaluation Sheet for Grades 3 - 6
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 D. Classroom Structuring Evaluation Sheet for JHS and SHS

IV. JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM

STANDARDS
3 2 1 0 REMARKS
A. ENTRANCE AREA - left side of the door (facing the door)
1. Signboard: Grade and Section, Name of Class Adviser
and Class Program
To be hanged 4 feet from the ground (lower Rating:
edge part of the frame) 3 – All indicators
Indicators: are present
a. Framed presentably 2 – 2 indicators
-Glass frame are present
-A4 size (see Appendix 1) 1 – 1 indicator is
b. Complete entry present
c. Complete signatures of authorized
officials
d. Appearance and durability
B. FRONT WALL
1. Chalkboard/ White board
Indicators: Rating:
a. Framed properly 3 – All indicators
b. With curtains covering the whole board are present
c. With chalk ledge covering the whole 2 – 3 indicators
length of the board are present
d. Height as prescribed (standing height 1 – 1 or 2
of the class x 1.2) from floor to the indicators are
edge of the board present
e. Appearance and durability
2. Portrait of the President
Indicators: Rating:
a. Framed presentably with complete name 3 – All indicators
(portrait layout 1.5 feet by 2 feet) are present
b.Above the chalk board and displayed 2 – 2 indicators
prominently at the center are present
c.Official seal at the background of the 1 – 1 indicator is
present
picture.
d.Appearance and durability
3. Framed Motto with Picture
Indicators: Rating:
a. Framed presentably and readable (3- 3 – All indicators
meter distance) are present
b. Placed at the lower side portion of the 2 – 3 indicators
portrait of the president are present
c. Updated and in line with the monthly 1 – 1 or 2
theme in the particular grade level indicators are
d. Motto is communicated and understood present
by the learners
e. Appearance and durability
4. DepEd Vision & Mission Statements
Indicators: Rating:
a. Framed presentably and readable (3- 3 – All indicators
meter distance) are present
b. Vision statement placed at the left side 2 – 2 indicators
of the portrait of the president are present
c. Mission statement placed at the right 1 – 1 indicator is
side of the portrait of the president present
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 d. Appearance and durability

5. National Anthem 3 2 1 0 REMARKS

Indicators: Rating:
a. Framed presentably 3 – All indicators
b. Visible and readable within 3 meters are present
(writings are suited to the grade level) 2 – 2 indicators
c. Displayed at the upper left corner are present
1 – 1 indicator is
above the chalkboard
present
d. Appearance and durability
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag
Rating:
a. Framed presentably 3 – All indicators
b. Displayed at the right hand corner above are present
the chalkboard 2 – 2 indicators
c. Visible and readable within 3 meters are present
(writing is suited to the grade level) 1 – 1 or 2
d. Appearance and durability indicators are
present
C. BACK PORTION OF THE ROOM
1. Bulletin Boards and Tack Boards
Indicators: Rating:
a. Framed properly 3 – All indicators
b.Placed at the same height as the are present
chalkboard 2 – 3 indicators
c.Updated contents in all learning areas are present
1 – 1 or 2
(MELC- Based)
indicators are
d.Visible and readable within 3 meters present
e.Appearance and durability

2. Teacher- Made Learning Resources

Indicators: Rating:
a. Arranged properly 3 – All indicators
b. Labelled with corresponding learning are present
competencies and codes 2 – 2 indicators
c. Minimum of 5 quality assured (at least are present
school level) per learning area 1 – 1 indicator is
d. Appearance and durability present

3.Classroom – Based of Basic Education Information System (BEIS)

Indicators: Rating:
a. Creatively done and presentable 3 – All indicators
b. Complete and updated data in every module are present
c. 8 modules are present: 2 – 2 indicators
Module A - Students' EIS (Profile of Students)
Module B - Teachers (Organizational Chart of
are present
DepED Officials, School Officials, 1 – 1 indicator is
Profile of Adviser & Subject Teachers) present
Module C - Curriculum Development (K to 12
Basic Education Curriculum) / MELC
Module D - Legislative (Rights of a Child &
School & Classroom Policies)
Module E - Physical Facilities (Inventory of
Classroom Property)
Module F - Finance (HRPTA Proposed Projects)
Module G - Community Involvement (HRPTA,
SGC, Brigada Eskwela)
Module H - Research & Evaluation (Proficiency
Level per subject Area)
d. d. Appearance and durability

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D. OTHERS 3 2 1 0 REMARKS
1. Attendance Chart
Indicators: Rating:
a. Displayed near the door 3 – All indicators
b. Updated and correct entry are present
c. Learner’s Profile (by learning 2 – 2 indicators
modality) posted near the attendance are present
1 – 1 indicator is
chart
present
d. Neat and clean
e. Appearance and durability
2. Teacher’s Table and Chair
Indicators: Rating:
a. In good condition 3 – All indicators
b. Placed at the rear of the room are present
2 – 3-4 indicators
c. Table with glass pad are present
d. With table top live plant 1 – 1-2 indicators
e. With approved class program are present

3. Cabinet or shelf
Indicators: Rating:
a. Placed at the rear of the room near 3 – All indicators
the teacher’s table and chair with the are present
following: 2 – 3-4 indicators
are present
 Books and references properly
1 – 1-2 indicators
arranged are present
 Updated school forms
 Updated WHLP/ ILMP
 SAT, Dev. Plan, COT Rubrics,
TGs, and CGs
 Test Item Bank with TOS and Item
Analysis
 Teacher’s portfolio
 Learners’ portfolio

4.Seating Arrangement
Indicators: Rating:
a. Classroom desk/armchairs and other 3 – All indicators
furniture are sized to the age of the are present
learners. In case of shared desk, each 2 – 2 indicators
learner has enough space to do are present
seatwork 1 – 1 indicator is
b. Classroom layout and furniture allow present
learners to sit observing social
distancing
c. Seating facilities are in good condition.
d. Appearance and durability

5. Reading Corner

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 Indicators: Rating:
a. Reading progress chart 3 – All indicators are
present
b. Reader’s log book 2 – 3 indicators are
c. Varied reading materials present
1 – 1 or 2 indicators
d. Hard copy of Phil-IRI pre and post test are present
results
e. Appearance and durability
6. Personality and Health Corner 3 2 1 0 REMARKS

Indicators: Rating:
a. With full sized mirror 3 – 5 or 6
b. With medicine kit (with first aid indicators are
medicines) present
c. With drinking facilities 2 – 3 or 4
d. With hand washing facilities (faucet, indicators are
basin, soap in a soap dish and hand present
towel) 1 – 1 or 2
e. Neat, clean, and presentable indicators are
f. Functionality present

7. NDEP/ Peace/ Child Friendly Corner

Indicators: Rating:
a. Basic rights of the child 3 – All indicators
b. School policies on anti-bullying are present
2 – 3 indicators
c. Organizational chart of Child
are present
Protection Committee
1 – 1 or 2
d. Summary report on incidents of
indicators are
bullying/child abuse (if any)
present
e. School based activities on Barkada
Kontra Druga
8. Cleanliness and Beautification
Indicators: Rating:
a. Presence of ornamental plants in and 3 – All indicators
outside the classroom are present
b. Presence of properly segregated 2 – 3-5
garbage bins with garbage bags indicators are
c. Cleaning facilities are kept and present
arranged in proper place 1 – 1 or 2
d. Well lighted classroom indicators are
e. Well ventilated classroom present
f. Classroom is hazard free
g. Appearance and durability

9. Healthy and Safety-COVID Health Facilities

Indicators:
a. Presence of COVID Health Signage at the entrance of the
building/room.
b. Presence of table for signing of attendance with alcohol /
hand sanitizer and (temperature scanner – optional)
c. Presence of floor markers at the lobby and walkways for
the observation of social distancing
d. Presence of foot bath for disinfecting

GRAND TOTAL RATING

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Grand Total Rating : _______________
Descriptive Rating : _______________
Key to Rating Scale: 1.00 – 1.49 – Many Improvements Needed
1.50 – 2.00 – Several Improvements Needed
2.01 – 2.49 – Some Improvements Needed
2.50 – Few Improvements Needed
3.00 – Perfect

Rater : ____________________________ Ratee : ____________________________

(Signature overprinted name) (Signature overprinted name)

Date : ____________________________ Date : ____________________________