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DEPED VISION
We
We dream
dream of of Filipinos
Filipinos who
who passionately
passionately love
love their
their country
country
and
and whose
whose values
values and
and competencies
competencies enable
enable them
them toto realize
realize
their
their full
full potentialand
potentialand contribute
contribute meaningfully
meaningfully to
to building
building
the
the nation.
nation.
As
As aa learner-centered
learner-centered public
public institution,
institution,
the
the Department
Department of of Education
Education continuously
continuously improves
improves itself
itself
to
to better
better serve
serve its
its stakeholders.
stakeholders.
DEPED MISSION
To
To protect
protect and
and promote
promote the
the right
right of
of every
every Filipino
Filipino to
to quality,
quality,
equitable,
equitable, culture-based,
culture-based, and
and complete
complete basic
basic education
education where:
where:
·· Students
Students learn
learn in
in aa child-friendly,
child-friendly, gender-sensitive,
gender-sensitive, safe,
safe, and
and
motivating
motivating environment.
environment.
·· Teachers
Teachers facilitate
facilitate learning
learning and
and constantly
constantly nurture
nurture every
every
learner.
learner.
·· Administrators
Administrators and
and staff,
staff, as
as stewards
stewards of
of the
the institution,
institution,
ensure
ensure an
an enabling
enabling and
and supportive
supportive environment
environment for
for effective
effective
learning
learning to
to happen.
happen.
·· Family,
Family, community,
community, and
and other
other stakeholders
stakeholders are
are actively
actively
engaged
engaged and
and share
share responsibility
responsibility for
for developing
developing life-long
life-long
learners.
learners.
Maka-Diyos
Maka-Diyos Makatao
Makatao
Makakalikasan
Makakalikasan Makabansa
Makabansa
WELCOME TO
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY NATIONAL
SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Brief History
B. School Logo
C. Organizational Structure
D. The School Officials
III.ACADEMIC POLICIES
A. Service Centers
B. Extra and Co-Curricular Activities
C. Monthly Activities
D. Off-Campus Activities
E. School Rules and Regulations
VI. APPENDICES
Appendix A: Kasunduan
Appendix B: Excuse Slip
Appendix C: Tardy Slip
Appendix D: Uniform and Haircut Slip
Appendix E: Violation Slip
Appendix F: Clinic Pass
Appendix G: Permit to Leave the Classroom/School
Appendix H: Acknowledgment and Undertaking
Appendix I: Parent Acknowledgement and Receipt of Student Handbook
Committee on Handbook Revision
VII. REFERENCES
Principal's Message
Welcome to Puerto Princesa City National Science High School!
The Home of the Academic Champions.
We are delighted to have you as a member of our school family. We want every student to
succeed at City Sci, and we are committed to working with you and your parents or
guardians to ensure that you can learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment,
and we are dedicated to providing the best quality education possible despite the
challenges we face.
As a student at the Region's only Legislated Science High School and a premier institution,
you will go through many changes during your time here. There will be new friends,
teachers, and possibilities, as well as new knowledge. Get involved! This is YOUR SCHOOL.
Our students at Puerto Princesa City Science High School have various academic and
extracurricular options because we want to develop them holistically. We encourage you to
take advantage of all of the school's learning opportunities and to embrace the numerous
challenges you will meet with openness and enthusiasm. Expectations of responsibility and
leadership will develop during your stay at our school. We believe that by setting clear
expectations, implementing a quality academic program, and with the support and
collaborative efforts of your family, teachers, and other stakeholders, you will make the
most of your school experience.
This handbook is designed to provide information about PPCNSHS policies and procedures
to our students and their families. It contains vital information that will help you get a better
understanding of how your school functions. This guidebook contains information specific
only to Puerto Princesa City National Science High School. If you have any questions or
problems concerning the policies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are pleased to
work with and learn with each of you! Soar High City Sci!
ELEANOR R. ALFARO
School Principal IV
Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Atty. Alberto T. Escobarte, CESO III - Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs
Atty. Salvador C. Malana III - Assistant Secretary for Procurement and
Administration
Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
ELEANOR R. ALFARO
Principal IV
FACULTY
School Staff
GENERAL
INFORMATION
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL
The establishment of this school can be traced back to its proponent, Dr. Belen H. Magsino, the superintendent of the
Division of Palawan, whose dream was to have a school comparable with some prestigious schools in Metro Manila. Her dream
was realized with the support of former Speaker Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. and then former City Mayor Hon. Feliberto Oliveros Sr. in
1989. Due to her concern of bringing quality education and economic prosperity to Puerto Princesa City and Palawan, she
thought of spearheading this public high school that will serve as a demonstration school for teachers and students alike.
In June 1990, 28 selected, courageous, idealistic pioneering students started with their teacher, Cristina G. Buenafe, from small,
borrowed, dark rooms of Puerto Princesa Pilot Elementary School. One name used during its growing years was Pilot High
School (Sicsican Annex).
When the pioneering batch was about to graduate in 1994, the class President Arni P. Alanis, Rhondie Garobo and other
officers with Cristina G. Buenafe strongly defended before the Sangguniang Panglungsod to have its own identity. The name
Puerto Princesa City High School was on their diplomas during commencement exercises in March 1994 as proof of support
from the city government under the leadership of Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn, mayor.
Challenges and threats were posed to this institution but, due to commitment and leadership, they did not succeed. In its
humble beginning it gained popularity and prestige when it became the champion in the first Quiz Bee sponsored by the
government in 1992, the same year the government permit to operate 053 was given to the school.
From then on, its students have been bringing laurels such as in academic, K.I.D., L.I.S.T.O., arts, leadership, and other co-
curricular activities. Former Deputy Speaker Hon. Alfredo "Amor" Abueg of the House of Representatives made a remarkable
twist when he authored its conversion into a public science high school approved by the former President Fidel V. Ramos on
March 4, 1997 by virtue of E.A. 8287
This institution has lived up to the challenges of its mentors; first it pioneered programs like Conceptual Approach in teaching
reading of Dr. Aurora H. Roldan, a renowned international reading specialist (1994); Environmental Science PTFPP and DepEd
(1995); TSD-MCP Thinking Skills Development for Maximized Cognitive Performance (1998); Distance Learning (Open High School
2000); and (CBI) Content-Based Instruction (2002).
While extending the delivery of quality education, boosted the morale of its faculty. The leader teacher Cristina G. Buenafe
was awarded as one of the outstanding public secondary high school teachers in 1999 and as one of the outstanding alumni of
Holy Trinity College. It got further recognition when one of its teachers, Dr. Rolando A. Taha became an Education Supervisor in
the Division of Puerto Princesa City in 2001.
Today, this school lies on 30,000 sq. m. lot courtesy of the city government of Puerto Princesa during the administration of
Hon. Edward S. Hagedorn and the City Council, in the heart of Puerto Princesa City. It's behind the National Irrigation
Administration and New City Hall at Sta. Monica, with five buildings, 15 highly competent teachers, two industrious non-teaching
personnel, an improvised computer room with 23 computers and access to internet, supportive parents, self-directed Students
Supreme Council under the Dominican way of responsive leadership and independent students.
This institution was nominated as Regional Science High School in November 2003 to cater to the needs of the intellectually
gifted and science-inclined students of the region. Due to catchments site and in the curriculum/enrollment, it did not win.
Nevertheless, another milestone in public secondary education was obtained by this school when the DepEd Bureau of
Secondary Education allowed the regional science curriculum to be offered beginning SY 2004-2005. The science fair is one of
the strengths of the school. During the "Pagliawan" and "Perez" era, the school earned respect in the city because of consecutive
championships. At present, there were 92 freshmen who rigorously adjusting with the curriculum especially with the inclusion of
research 1 and Computer Education instead of Values Education & Technology & Home Economics.
This institution through its principal was selected as the only secondary school in region IV MIMAROPA for project Sterling
Silver, a peer acceleration system on November 8–11, 2004 in Baguio City. It is taking its massive to uplift physical aspects
through the support of Miguel Padon, the board of the directors presidents and his fellow officers, parents and other
authorities.
SCHOOL LOGO
The Principal
The chief administrator of the school.He/she manages and supervises all the academic and
non-academic activities, programs and projects of the school. He/she establishes school and
community networks and encourage the active involvement of school community stakeholders
in school improvement processes.
Academic Coordinator
He/she is responsible for all matters pertaining to the instruction and curriculum particularly
planning, developing, implementing and evaluating academic programs and non-academic
programs.
The person in charge of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and discipline of the
students.
The person responsible for the development and enrichment of the academic and co-curricular
programs of his/her subject area. He/she sees to it that such programs are implemented in
coordination with theteachers of his/her area and with the different programs of the school.
Grade-Level Coordinator
The person responsible for the organization, implementation, supervision and evaluation of the
school programs in his/her grade level. The GLC is under the supervision of the Academic and
Students Affairs and Services Coordinator.
The person responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the operation of the
guidance and counselling services. He/She attends to the various social, emotional and
psychological needs of the students.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS
Prefect of Discipline
The person responsible for the placement, follow-up activities and discipline of the students.
He/she conducts investigation of all disciplinary cases and acts on them in accordance with the
prescribed policies and procedures. He/she is also responsible for the planning, coordination,
implementation, supervision and evaluation of the activity of the program.
School Registrar
The Librarian
The person responsible for the operation of the Learning Resource Center. He/she coordinates
with the Principal, Academic and Students Affairs and Services Coordinator.
He/she provides leadership in form of information and planning for hardware, software and
network infrastructure. He/she is also responsible in the supervision, management and
maintenance of school’s Information and Communication Technologies. He/she works
collaboratively with the principal, teachers and technical staff in implementing ICT plans.
The teacher responsible for the students in the homeroom organization. He/she is appointed
by the Principal in consultation with the Academic and Students Affairs and Services
Coordinators.
The teacher appointed by the Principal in consultation with the Students Affairs and Services
Coordinator. He/she is responsible for the implementation of the activity of the program of
his/her club or organization.
GENERAL SCHOOL
POLICIES
ADMISSION COMMITTEE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. New Students
1. Original Report Card (Certified True Copy)
- Duly signed by the School Head/Principal
- Quarterly grade should not be lower than 85% in the subjects English,
Mathematics, and Science
- Quarterly grade should not be lower than 83% in all the remaining
subjects
- General average should not be lower than 85%
2. PSA Birth Certificate One (1) Photo Copy and One (1) Original)
3. Four (4) copies of recent 1” x 1” picture
4. Entrance Exam
5. Interview
6. Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended
B.Old Students
1. Original ReportCard from previous school year
- Duly signed by SchoolHead / Principal
2. Four (4) recent 1 x 1 pictures
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
A. New Students
1. Secure an application form and list of requirements from the Admission Office.
2. Fill-out the application form and submit it to the Admission Officer/or Enrolling
Officer together with the requirements.
3. Secure schedule of examination from the Admission Officer/or Enrolling
Officer.
4. Take the qualifying exam at the designated time and day. Wait for the
Admission Officer to communicate the official results after the examination.
5. Enroll on the specified date and time after completing and passing the
admission process.
6. Wait for the posting of the sections on the school’s bulletin board
B. Old Students
1. Secure an application form and list of requirements from the Admission Office or
Enrolling Teacher.
2. Fill out the application form and submit it to the Admission Office, Grade Level
Coordinator or Enrolling Teacher together with the requirements.
3. Wait for the posting of the sections on the school’s bulletin board.
TRANSFER POLICIES
A student from another school may transfer to Puerto Princesa City National Science
High School during the school year if he or she also attends a Science High School that
offers the same subjects as PPCNSHS. The student must submit a written request
explaining why he or she wishes to transfer. His or her parent or legal guardian must
sign the letter. The request will then be approved by the school's principal. Following
that, the transferee will go through the admissions process.
ACADEMIC
POLICIES
Basically, PPCNSHS follows the science curriculum prescribed by the Department of
Education.
A. eLearning Program
Rationale:
Research has shown that ICT has the power to increase motivation and learner
engagement and helps develop life-long learning skills. As a powerful educational
tool, ICT can facilitate the transformation of school education.
Characteristics of eLearning:
3. During online learning, the teaching and learning process is done anytime
anywhere as long as there is an internet connection. A platform is provided for
the students where lessons and other supplementary materials can be
accessed and downloaded. They can also communicate with their teacher using
facebook messenger.
B. Non-eLearning Program
In non-eLearning program, the teaching and learning process is usually done in the
classroom. The students are required to come to school every day and commonly use
traditional learning materials such as books, chalkboard and many others in the
process.
At times, the instruction is also aided by ICT. The teachers are encouraged to use new
teaching strategies that are constructivist and progressive in nature. It also aims to
maximize the full potential of the students in order for them to be productive citizens
of the country and world at large.
C. Subject Areas Offered and Criteria for Grading Per Subject both in eLearning
and Non-eLearning (Based On DepEd Order No. 8, S. 2015)
1. Across grade levels, the subject areas offered are Filipino, English, Enriched Math,
Enriched Science, AP, MAPEH, ESP, Creative Technologies, and Research. Additional
subjects offered in Grades 9 and 10 are Basic Grammar, Advanced Grammar,
Trigonometry, and Calculus.
a) Filipino
Written Work (e.g. pagusulit, reaksyong papel, etc.) – 30%
Performance Tasks (pag-uulat, dula-dulaan, etc.) – 50%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
b) English
Written Work (e.g. quizzes, theme writing, essays, etc.) – 30%
Performance Tasks (recitation, group activity, etc.) – 50%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
c) Enriched Mathematics
Written Work (e.g. quizzes, unit tests, seatwork, etc.) – 40%
Performance Tasks (drills, classroom applications, etc.) – 40%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
d) Enriched Science
Written Work (e.g. quizzes, unit tests, seatwork, etc.) – 40%
Performance Tasks (lab works, investigatory proj, etc.) – 40%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
e) Araling Panlipunan
Written Work (e.g. quizzes, reflection/stand paper, etc.) – 30%
Performance Tasks group activity, news reporting, etc.) – 50%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
f) MAPEH
Written Work (e.g. quizzes, unit tests, etc.) – 20%
Performance Tasks (practical tests, group work, etc.) – 60%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
g) ESP
Written Work (e.g. quizzes,reflection paper, etc.) – 30%
Performance Tasks (recitation, group activity, etc.) – 50%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
h) Research
Written Work (e.g. quizzes,reflection paper, etc.) – 40%
Performance Tasks (recitation, group activity, etc.) – 40%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
i) Creative Technologies
Written Work (e.g. quizzes,reflection paper, etc.) – 20%
Performance Tasks (recitation, group activity, etc.) – 60%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
j) Basic Grammar
Written Work (e.g. quizzes,reflection paper, etc.) – 30%
Performance Tasks (recitation, group activity, etc.) – 50%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
k) Advanced Grammar
Written Work (e.g. quizzes,reflection paper, etc.) – 30%
Performance Tasks (recitation, group activity, etc.) – 50%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
l) Trigonometry
Written Work (e.g. quizzes,reflection paper, etc.) – 40%
Performance Tasks (recitation, group activity, etc.) – 40%
Quarterly Assessments – 20%
A. Rationale
The Senior High School (SHS) program of the Department of Education (DepEd) with its
underlying theme; “High School to Higher School, Abot Kamay na ang trabaho
Pagka-graduate!” enables the learners to prepare for college and career path they really
want to address and pursue. It is made up of two (2) years of specialized upper secondary
education (Grade 11 and Grade 12). The learners get to choose the specialization they really
want to learn based on their interest, aptitude, and capacity of the school where they want to
enroll in.
The SHS curriculum ensures that each graduate of K-12 will be equipped and confident
to take the next path that lies after high school, whether it is higher education (College),
employment, middle level skills and entrepreneurship.
Senior High School Program prepares our learners to:
- Higher Education
- Employment
- Middle level skills
- Entrepreneurship
C. Subject Areas Offered and Criteria for Grading per Subject (Based On DepEd Order No.
8, S. 2015)
1. Subject areas offered in Senior High School vary based on the track the
students have chosen.
2. Usually, the teacher-adviser gives a copy of the curriculum guide to the students in the
beginning of the semester.
3. Every learning area is graded based on three components - written work,
performance tasks and quarterly assessments. These three are given specific
percentage weights in different subjects.
4. The table below shows the weight of the Components for Grades Senior High School.
CORE VALUES REFLECTED IN THE REPORT CARD (Based on DepEd Order No. 8, 2015)
A. The goal of the K to12 curriculum is to holistically develop Filipinos with the 21st century
skills. The development of learner’s cognitive competencies must be complemented by
formation of their values and attitudes anchored on the Vision, Mission and Core Values of
the Department of Education (DepEd Order No. 36, s.2013)
B. A non-numerical rating scale will be used to report on learner’s behavior demonstrating the
Core Values. The class adviser and other teachers shall agree to conduct these
observations. They will also discuss how each child will be rated.
CLASS ORGANIZATION
The school has a heterogeneous manner of sectioning both in eLearning and non-eLearning
classes.
A. Quarterly assessment is given every quarter. It measures student learning at the end of the
quarter. These may be a combination in the form of objective tests, performance-based
assessment, or a combination thereof.
B. Any student caught cheating will be required to retake the said exam. His/her parents
will be called for a conference. He/she may also be asked to engage in an
extra-curricular activity.
A. The students are given two major examinations every semester – semi-finals and finals. This
aims to measure student learning. These may be a combination in the form of objective
tests, performance-based assessment, or a combination thereof.
B. Any student caught cheating will be required to retake the said exam. His/her parents
will be called for a conference. He/she may also be asked to engage in an
extra-curricular activity.
SPECIAL QUIZ/QUARTER EXAMINATION (For Junior and Senior High School)
A. A student who fails to take a quiz in a particular subject maybe allowed to take a special
quiz provided that an excuse letter/slip (please see appendices) signed by a parent or
authorized person is shown to the teacher concerned.
B. A student who fails to take the major examinations on the scheduled date due to valid
reasons, such as illness, accident, serious man-made disaster, natural calamity, death of an
immediate family member may be allowed to take the special examinations upon
submission of pertinent documents to the adviser that would validate the reasons for
his/her failure, and a letter of request from the parents.
1. The student shall fill out a special exam permit from the handbook and have it endorsed by
the subject teacher/adviser and approved by the Grade Level Coordinator.
2. The student then presents the permit to the Grade Level Coordinator for the scheduling of
test.
3. On their scheduled date of the exams, the student shall bring the necessary materials
needed such as special exam permit, pencil/ball pen, eraser, etc.
4. A student who fails to come on the scheduled date must submit a letter signed by the
parent or guardian stating the reason for his absence/non-appearance immediately on
the day he reports to school. Upon approval of the GLC, the student immediately takes
the tests.
5. The subject teacher/s reserves the right to give the lowest possible score to students
who would not take the exams on the scheduled dates or if not taken within a week
after the student reports to school.
6. Administration of the special exam shall be facilitated by a GLC or an officially
designated teacher.
7. Special exam test questionnaires shall be provided by the school.
Enrichment classes are conducted once a week in all subjects. This aims to assist the students
who are having difficulty coping with the subject or to give more learning
activities to those students who are ahead of their classmates academically.
A learner will be promoted to the next level if he/she attains at least PROFICIENT level (at least
85 %) in Science, Mathematics and Research. At least APROACHING PROFICIENCY with a
minimum of 83 % in other subjects.
For Senior High School
A. Promotion shall be by subject. A student with a final grade of at least 75% in all
learning areas in a semester can proceed to the next semester.
C. A student who did not meet expectations in any subject or learning area at the
end of the semester must pass the remedial classes for failed competencies in
the subjects or learning areas to be allowed to enroll in the next semester.
Otherwise the learner must retake the subjects failed.
D. A student must pass all subjects or learning areas in Senior High School to earn
the Senior High School Certificate.
Academic Probation
A student who did not meet expectations shall be on probation for a period of one (1) year.
He/she shall be accepted automatically to a regular curricular program in the next school year
without subject deficiency if he/she fail to meet the abovementioned levels of proficiency
within the probation period.
Conduct Probation
A. A student is placed under conduct probation if he/she falls under any of the following:
1. The student has accumulated at least two (2) serious offenses/one (1) very serious
offense according to school’s policy.
2. Depending on the gravity of offense and recommendation of the Prefect of
Discipline Officer, one serious offense maybe sufficient.
3. The student who consistently receives a NO in the conduct grade.
4. Once a student is placed in conduct probation, an agreement (kasunduan) has to be
signed by the Prefect of Discipline and parent or legal guardian. (Please see
appendices)
B. Referral
A student who is on Conduct Probation List in two (2) consecutive years for Junior High School
and two (2) consecutive semesters for Senior High School will no longer be
eligible for admission in the next curriculum year.
The Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the Kto12 Basic Education Program
articulates the recognition given to learners who have shown exemplary performance in
specific areas of their school life.
This policy aims to give all learners equal opportunity to excel in relation to the standard set
by the curriculum and focus on their own performance rather than to compete with one
another. It recognizes that all students have their unique strengths that need to be
identified, strengthened and publicly acknowledged.
1. Conduct Awards
- Awardees must have consistently and dutifully carried out the core values of
the Department as indicated in the report card.
- They must have obtained a rating of at least 75% “Always Observed” (AO) at
the end of the school year (with at least 21 out of 28 AO rating in the report card).
- They also must have not been sanctioned with offenses punishable by suspension or
higher sanction within the school year according to the Department’s service manual and
child protection policies.
2. Leadership Award
- 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.
- A learner should have no failing grades in any of the learning areas.
- Has 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.
- Class officer or an active member/officer of any recognized school club, team, or
organization.
C. Special Recognition - is given by the school to the learners who have represented
and/or won in competitions at the district, division, regional, national, or international
levels. This is to publicly affirm learners who have brought honor to the school.
1. Learners who have represented and/or won in competitions at the district, division,
regional, national, or international levels will be recognized.
3. In addition to the above awards, the schools may give due recognition to learners
who have brought honor to the school.
4. The actual certificates, medals, trophies and/or plaques received by the learners
from the various activities or competitions shall be used to publicly affirm and
acknowledge the contribution of the awardees in giving honor to the school. This
will be done during a flag ceremony or in a school-awarding ceremony.
5. In case external sponsors, partners, and donors opt to give awards, they shall be
regulated by the school, subject to compliance with the policy guidelines.
6. These awards should be consistent with the DepEd’s Vision, Mission, and Core
Values, and must be named after the trait, value, or achievement recognized, or an
esteemed person who is deceased.
SELECTION OF HONOR STUDENTS (Please refer to DepEd order no. 36 s.2016, DepEd
Order 74 s 2012)
A. Policies
1. All learners including transferees, who have met the standards, criteria and guidelines set
by the DepEd.
2. All candidates for honors must be of good moral character and have not been subjected to
any disciplinary action within the current school year.
3. Any member of the School Selection Committee must not be related within the second
degree of consanguinity of affinity to any of the candidates for honors.
4. The School Head shall be the chairman of the Awards Committee composed of at least
three (3) members from the teaching staff, guidance counselor or designated teacher.
5. The AC shall use the report cards and permanent records as the main reference for
Academic Excellence Awards. For other awards, a portfolio of copies of all
documents such as DepEd Advisories, written authorization from the school head or
principal, certificates, medals, trophies, plaques, accomplishment reports (verified
through certifications by proper authorities), and others shall be presented.
6. In case of protest, it shall be filed by the candidate with his/her parent or legal
guardian to the School Head within five (3) working days from the announcement
and shall be decided on by the school head or principal, considering the
recommendations of the AC within three (3) working days.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
AND SERVICES
The school maintains its student services and programs to the purposes of responding to the needs of
our students and academic teaching personnel.
SERVICE CENTERS
Service hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
A. Guidance Center
1. The Guidance is committed in the holistic development of students. It serves as a home-grown
where they feel belong for them to discover their prospective to acquire skills and values that will
enable them to become socially responsible, faith driven and well-rounded leaders in a society
where they can contribute in its development.
2. Basic Guidance services include:
a. Information Service
b. Individual Inventory Service
c. Follow-up Service
d. Career Guidance and Placement
e. Information Services
f. Counseling Service
3. The Guidance also supports the discipline officers in the implementation of the school’s discipline.
They serve as torch in the realization of learned values aspart of the disciplinary actions of the team
that is under the DepEd rules on Child Protection Policies.
Note: The school will adopt the Implementing Guidelines of All Guidance Services indicated in the Division
Guidance Manual
B. School Clinic
1.The school clinic’s primary purpose is to promote the physical and emotional well-being of the
students and staff in order to maximize the educational process and work functionality.
2.Any student/faculty or staff who suffers from any sickness are accommodated at the clinic. Basic
first aid treatment and pharmacological management is given.
3. Parents and/or adviser are notified regarding the student’s health status.
4.The students/faculty and staff should follow all the clinic rules and procedures.
1. Students may also use the computer laboratory to make researches relevant to their school
lessons, study online modules and answer online activities based on their given schedule assisted
by the teacher or supervised by a teacher-monitor.
2. All users should follow all the rules and procedures in the computer laboratory.
C. Science Laboratory
1. Science laboratories aim to provide students first-hand experience on the concepts and theories in
science that they encounter. They are also given opportunity to manipulate the lab equipment and
supplies in order to learn and understand easily scientific theories.
2. All activities that will be conducted inside the science lab are supervised by the assigned
science teacher.
3. The students should follow all the rules and procedures in the science laboratory.
E. School Canteen
1. The school canteen aims to complement classroom programs and learning by providing an avenue
to the students to eat and enjoy healthy and nutritious food.
2. The canteen personnel are of service within its service hours.
3. The students should follow all the rules and procedures in the canteen.
CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
General Policies
1. The school created different academic and non-academic clubs and organizations. This is to cater
the varied interests and needs of the students and provide them with learning opportunities that
will develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the community. Below is the list of
academic and non-academic clubs/organizations in the school.
• Academic Clubs – Sipnayan Club, English Club ( Young Journalist & Peacock) , Filipino Club
(Tandikan), AP Club, Young Scientist Club
• Non-Academic Organization – City Scie. Dance Company
• Organizations - YES-O, BSP, GSP and SSG
2. Each club has a club Officers who will plan, prepare and execute various activities that will meet
the objectives of the club.
3.The club recruitment day is held (one month after the opening of classes) to orient the students
with the existing clubs and allow them to choose among these. Each club has to prepare a short
presentation promoting their club/organization.
4. All students must be an active member of one club (maybe academic or non-academic) in a given
school year. A member of an organization can also be a member of an academic or
non-academic club.
5. The class advisers should make sure that all students in his/her advisory class are members of a
club.
6. Students who do not attend the club regularly must be reported to the Adviser. Excessive
absences in the club might incur a particular disciplinary action.
7. The club should only have a maximum of 100 members. This is to ensure that all students are
given enough attention.
8. The clubs and organizations should meet once a month (every last Friday). However, if the need
arises, they can meet anytime provided that no classes will be disrupted and students are officially
excused from their classes. If the meeting will be conducted outside the school premises, the
students shall secure permit from their parents.
Students who missed their classes due to club meetings are expected to catch up with the missed
activities.
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Annually, the Department of Education issues a school calendar in the form of DepEd order. Enclosed
here are the national and local celebrations/activities that the school has to observe. Other than those
indicated in the enclosure will not be allowed unless it is beneficial to the teaching and learning
process and that the total number of class days shall not be compromised. Some of the monthly
activities included in the enclosure are:
The implementation of K to 12 by the Department of Education (DepEd) is geared towards the holistic
development of the learner. As such, the DepEd recognizes the value of experiential learning as a
holistic learning model through which the learner develops mastery of target competencies by first
obtaining conceptual understanding, followed by its application to authentic situations, and finally
reflection on the experience gained. In support of this learning process, relevant off-campus activities
are being implemented by the DepEd at the different governance levels to supplement and enhance
classroom based theories and concepts with immersive activity based learning experiences. (DepEd
Order No. 66 s. 2017, p. 2)
To ensure that these off-campus activities such as field trips and other activities mandated and/or
initiated by DepEd or external stakeholders attain the intended purpose, the
Department of Education formulated a comprehensive policy known as DepEd Order No. 66 s. 2017
(Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities). It also hopes to guarantee safety
and security of all participants including learners, parents, DepEd personnel as the activity is
conducted.
SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The school has the same rules and regulations for from Junior High to Senior High School both
eLearners and non-eLearners. The Committee on Discipline is composed of the Principal, Assistant to
the Principal, Prefect of Discipline, Guidance Advocates and Advisers. It aims to solve reported cases of
violations of the students from minor to serious and very serious offense.
All students are required to wear the prescribed school uniform. A student who is caught in improper
uniform will be given Improper Uniform Slip (please see appendices) by his/her adviser and might be
reprimanded if habitually done.
2. Grooming Policies
· Haircut
- The hair around the ears of the boys must be cut so that the whole ears are visible. The hair at the
back must not touch the collar nor cover the eyebrows when pulled down.
- Haircut measurement for boys shall be 2 x 3 inches unless prescribed by a military training. Girls
are expected to have well-combed, and properly kept hair. In case girls have bangs, it should
always be above the eyelashes. Colored or highlighted hair will not be allowed.
- Highlighted/dyed or bleached hair is not allowed.
- Haircut shall be inspected every first Monday of the month or the following day in case Monday is a
non-class day. A student who is not in proper hair- cut will be given an Improper Haircut Slip
(please see appendices) by his/her adviser and might be reprimanded if habitually done.
· Accessories
- Unauthorized patches, scarves, jewelries (dangling earring and necklaces and brooches) are not
allowed.
- Earrings are for girls only. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
- Tattoo for boys and girls are strictly prohibited
- Putting on cosmetics is prohibited. Proper grooming shall be observed at all times.Painted nails are
not allowed.
- Body piercing is strictly prohibited especially in males.
3. Identification Cards
- The school shall provide I.D. Cards with their official learner reference number.Students shall wear
their I.D cards at all times inside the school during class days, as well as in important activities
where their attendance is required or even out of school campus.
- Tampering ID card is considered a serious offense.
- Lost ID can be replaced with the payment of pertinent fees. Temporary ID cards should be secured
from the Principal’s Office.
- It is a grave offense to use the ID card of another person as this would constitute
misrepresentation. Both the owner of the card and the person responsible for misusing it will be
strongly sanctioned.
- Students shall only use the prescribed ID lace of the school. Non-compliance may lead to
confiscation.
B. Attendance Policies
1. Tardiness
- Regular classes start at 7:00 AM however, the eLearners are required to be in school at 6:30am
every Monday and Tuesday for the flag ceremonies while for non-eLearners is 6:30 am during
Mondays only. Late comers will be given a Tardy Slip by the guard and shall proceed to a
designated area and follow the last queue when entering the school. Students are given 10-
minute grace period before being considered late.
- Furthermore, a student is considered late also for other classes once the subject period is in
progress. It will also be marked on the tardy slip to be given to them.
- Three tardy marks whether consecutive or not will constitute an absence. A Parent-Teacher
Conference will be conducted if the student has already incurred five consecutive days of
tardiness.
2. Absences
- In case of an absence, a student must present an excuse slip (please see appendices) signed by
the parent/guardian, stating the reason/s for the absence immediately when he/she reports to
school.
- The excuse slip is subject for the approval of the adviser.
- Once an excuse slip is approved, the student may attend the class and may complete the
requirements completion form to schedule the taking of class activities he/she missed.
- If the student is not granted an excuse, he/she may attend the class but forfeits the chance for
make-up activities he/she missed during his/her absence.
- The student shall be held responsible for all the assignments and related classroom work missed
during his/her absence.
- After three (3) consecutive absences, the Class Adviser will call the attention of the parents/
guardian.
- Any student who incurs absences equivalent or beyond 20% of the total number of the class days
shall be automatically dropped from the school roll and will be given a failing grade, unless find
justifiable reasons, the school head decides otherwise.
- For the eLearners, the basis of their attendance during computer lab days is the time of their
access to the platform.
- In case a student (eLearner and non-eLearner) is not able to go school due to a serious health
problem, he/she may study online with the help of the teacher. His/her online performance may
also serve his/her attendance.
3. Truancy
- A student is considered truant if his/her absence is NOT justified by his/her parents or legal
guardian.
4. Leaving the Classroom/School PremisesDuring Class Time
The school is responsible for the student’s whereabouts during school hours. Thus, he is expected to
remain in the school from the time of arrival until dismissal without permission from the teacher. The
school provided different kinds of pass slips to ensure that students’ whereabouts are monitored.
C. Clinic Pass
- Clinic Pass is issued to the student upon his/ her visit to the school clinic. (Please see appendices)
- It is indicated in the clinic pass whether the student is advised to go home or back to the class.
- If the student is advised to return to the class, he/she should present the clinic pass. If a student is
advised to go home, the clinic teacher will notify the parent/guardian to fetch him from the
school.The student will not be allowed to go home without a fetcher.
- The clinic pass should be presented to the guard to be allowed to leave the school.
Absences
In case of an absence, a student must present an excuse slip (please see appendices) signed by the
parent/guardian, stating the reason/s for the absence immediately when he/she reports to school.
Minor Offenses
a) Three incidents of unjustified tardiness in class day (flag ceremonies or any subject class in a day)
b) Two consecutive unjustifiable absences.
c) Bringing of mobile or any electronic devices or gadgets without the consent or approval of the
authorities.
d) Violation of school dress code and grooming
e) Improper wearing and using of SchoolID and uniform.
f) Failure to perform assigned academic tasks (homework, project, report, etc.)
e) Negligent or improper use of school rooms, facilities, supplies or equipment (Non-serious
vandalism, etc.)
g) Playing, shouting and loitering in corridors or hallways or in any off-limit area.
h) Littering, eating or spitting in the classroom, lobbies or hallways.
i). Disrespect/ridicule to the teachers and non-teacher personnel, students, his/her family.(Bullying,
practical joking,etc.)
j) Note: The school has adopted the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 in preventing and addressing the acts of
bullying in the school)
k) Disturbance, obstruction or interference with the normal functioning of classes, offices or any
recognized school activities.
l) Use of obscene or foul languages.
m) Unauthorized posting of bulletins or announcements.
n) Bringing of pets or endangered species unless unauthorized.
o) Failure to comply in using the prescribed slips/forms.
p) Leaving the classroom without permission from the teacher.
q) Any other causes analogous to the foregoing provisions.
Sanctions:
a) Truancy
b) Leaving the campus without any permit.
c) Bringing, possessing, exhibiting and/or displaying pornographic materials or acts in
school.
d) Possession of firecrackers, weapons or any destructive material.
e) Cutting of classes or any official school function.
f) Public display of affection.
g) Insubordination or instigating others to insubordination to school authorities.
h) Giving misleading informations about parents/guardians to school authorities.
i) Unbecoming (non-major offense) behavior during assemblies and similar
activities.
j) Gambling in any from within the school premises.
k) Fighting and inciting of fights.
l) Depending on the gravity of the category depending on the injury inflicted.
m) Unbecoming behavior inside and outside the classroom resulted to physical injury.
Sanctions:
First Offense: - Incident Report written in the logbook Parent-Teacher Conference
- Conference with Guidance Designate
Second Offense: - Incident Report written in the logbook
-Parent-Teacher Conference
- Violation slip
-Extra-CurricularEngagement
Third Offense: -Incident Report written in the logbook
-Parent-Teacher Conference
- Violation slip
` - Extra-Curricular Engagement
*Two to three times of serious offenses (depending on the gravity of the case) are equivalent
to one very serious offense punishable with equivalent sanctions.
Cheating/Academic Dishonesty
Sanction:
First offense: -Incident Report written in the logbook
- Conference with Guidance Designate
-Violation slip (Please see appendices)
-Parent-Teacher Conference
-Extra-Curricular Engagement
*Incase a very serious is committed for the second or third time, the student might be
dismissed from the school.
Grievances
· Definition of Grievance
A grievance is any question or complaint by a student or his/her parent arising from
disagreement or difference of opinion between him/her, his/ her parent and the school
authorities as to the meaning interpretation, and application of the school manual or any
regulation/policy of the school.
· Grievance Procedures
- The complaining party must submit a written complain address to the SchoolHead.
- The letter must contain detailed and specific items being complained.
- The School Head upon receipt of the letter will appoint members of the investigating
committee who will conduct the investigation and will submit recommendations.
- After the investigation, the investigating committee shall submit in writing all acquired
data and evidences to the School Head together with the appropriate recommendation
and resolutions.
- Upon approval on the submitted recommendation. The School Head will call for a
conference together with the concerned parties to discuss implementation of the
approved resolutions. In cases where the complainant is not satisfied with the action of
the administration, a letter of appeal shall be submitted to the School Director who may
consider another investigation or may set the prior decision to be final.
OTHER POLICIES
AND REGULATIONS
PPCNSHS CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
(In compliance with DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)
I.DEFINITIONS
As provided in DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 otherwise known as DepEd Child Protection
Policy:
A. “Child Abuse” refers to the maltreatment of a child whether habitual or not, which includes
the following:
1. psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse and emotional maltreatment;
2. any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or demeans the intrinsic worth and
dignity of a child as a human being;
3. unreasonable deprivation of the child’s basic needs for survival, such as food and shelter; or
B. "Violence against children committed in schools" refers to a single act or a series of acts
committed by school administrators and/or personnel against a child, which result in or is
likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or other abuses including
threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. It
includes, but is not limited to, the following acts:
1.Physical violence refers to acts that inflict bodily or physical harm. It includes assigning
children to perform tasks which are hazardous to their physical well-being.
2.Sexual violence refers to acts that are sexual in nature. It includes, but is not limited to:
b)forcing the child to watch obscene publications and indecent shows or forcing the child to
do indecent sexual acts and/or to rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making
demeaning and sexually suggestive remarks, physically attacking the engage or be involved in,
the creation or distribution of such films, indecent publication or material; and
c)acts causing or attempting to cause the child to engage in any sexual activity by force, threat
of force, physical or other harm or threat of physical or other harm or coercion, or through
inducements, gifts or favors.
1.Psychological violence refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or
emotional suffering of the child, such as but not limited to intimidation, harassment, stalking,
damage to property, public ridicule or humiliation, deduction or threat of deduction from
grade or merit as a form of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.
2.Other acts of violence of a physical, sexual or psychological nature that are prejudicial to the
best interest of the child.
A. "Bullying" refers to willful aggressive behavior that is directed, towards a particular victim
who may be out-numbered, younger, weak, with disability, less confident, or otherwise
vulnerable. Itis 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:
1. Threats to inflict a wrong upon the person, honor or property of the person or on his or
her family;
2. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or her daily activities, with
unwanted and obsessive attention;
3.Taking of property;
6. Physical violence committed upon a student, which may or may not result to harm or
injury, with or without the aid of a weapon. Such violence may be in the form of mauling,
hitting, punching, kicking, throwing things at the student, pinching, spanking, or other similar
acts;
"Other acts of abuse by a student” refers to other serious acts of abuse committed
A.by a pupil, student or learner upon another pupil, student or learner of the same school, not
falling under the definition of `bullying' in the preceding provisions, including but not limited
to acts of a physical, sexual or psychological nature.
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;
2. Striking of a child’s face or head, such being declared as a “no contact zone”;
3. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin, dragging, pushing or throwing
of a child;
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;
6. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper, alcohol, or forcing the
child to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other materials that can cause
discomfort or threaten the child’s health, safety and sense of security such as, but not limited
to insecticides, excrement or urine;
7.Tying up a child;
10. Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or disrobe, or put on anything that will make a
child look or feel foolish, which belittles or humiliates the child in front of others;
11. Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or learners, except when
such pieces of property pose a danger to the child or to others; and
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;
2. Striking of a child’s face or head, such being declared as a “no contact zone”;
3. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin, dragging, pushing or throwing
of a child;
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;
6. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper, alcohol, or forcing the
child to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other materials that can cause
discomfort or threaten the child’s health, safety and sense of security such as, but not limited
to insecticides, excrement or urine;
7.Tying up a child;
10. Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or disrobe, or put on anything that will make a
child look or feel foolish, which belittles or humiliates the child in front of others;
11. Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or learners, except when
such pieces of property pose a danger to the child or to others; and
Article 218 of the Family Code of the Philippines provides the following responsibilities of
school administrators, teachers, academic and non-academic and other personnel:
A. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child while under their
supervision, instruction and custody. Authority and responsibility shall apply to all authorized
activities whether inside or outside the premises of the school, entity or institution.
Articles 220 and 233 of the Family Code of the Philippines, Presidential Decree No. 603, and
other related laws further provide that persons and personnel have the following
responsibility over the children under their supervision, instruction and custody.
B.Keep them in their company and support, educate and instruct them by right precept and
good example.
C.Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and understanding.
D.Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and mental health at all times.
E.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.
H.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.
I.Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as substitute parents or
guardians.
J.School personnel shall also strictly comply with the school's child protection policy.
A.Comply with the school's regulations, as long as they are in harmony with their best
interests. Pupils, students and learners shall refrain from:
An allegation that any of these acts has been committed shall not be used to curtail the child's
basic rights, or interpreted to defeat the objectives of this Department Order.
B.Respect another person's rights regardless of opinion, status, gender, ethnicity, religion, as
well as everyone's moral and physical integrity;
C.Observe the Code of Conduct for pupils, students and learners as stated in the Student
Handbook.
1. Objective
Puerto Princesa City National Science High School (PPCNSHS) supports and adopts the zero
tolerance policy of the Department of Education against any act of child abuse, exploitation,
violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.
1. Principles
1.PPCNSHS shall be conducive to learning where children shall have the right to education
free from fear;
2.All children shall be protected from all forms of abuse and bullying to develop self-esteem
and self-confidence;
3.PPCNSHS shall advocate a positive and non-violent mode of disciplining children to foster
self-discipline and to improve self-esteem;
4.Corporal punishment shall not be imposed on any child in school for the purpose of
discipline, training or control;
5.The Principal shall take steps to prevent bullying and ensure that the appropriate
interventions, counseling, and other services are provided for the victims of abuse, violence,
exploitation, discrimination and bullying;
6.Students and learners shall respect the rights of others and refrain from committing acts of
bullying and peer violence;
7.Parents shall be actively involved in all school activities or events that raise awareness on
children’s rights, positive discipline, and the prevention of bullying; and
1.Visitors and guests shall be oriented on the Child Protection Policy.
1.Draft a school child protection policy with a code of conduct and a plan to ensure child
protection and safety, which shall be reviewed every three (3) years;
2.Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the protection of
children from abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying or peer abuse;
3.Develop and implement a school-based referral and monitoring system;
4.Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from significant harm
based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs;
5.Identify, refer and, if appropriate, report to the appropriate offices cases involving child
abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying;
A complaint for bullying or peer abuse shall be acted upon by the School Principal/Discipline
Officer in accordance with the following procedures:
1. Upon the filing of a complaint or upon notice by a school personnel or official of any
bullying or peer abuse incident, the same shall be immediately reported to the
Principal/Discipline Officer, who shall inform the parents or guardian of the victim and the
offending child, in a meeting called for the purpose. Both the victim and the offending
child shall be referred to the Child Protection Committee for counseling and other
interventions. The penalty of reprimand, if warranted, may be imposed by the School
Principal/Discipline Officer in the presence of the parents or guardians.
1. If bullying is committed for a second or subsequent time, after the offending child has
received counseling or other interventions, the penalty of alternative learning activity for
not more than one (1) week may be imposed by the School Principal, if such is warranted.
C. During the period of alternative learning activity, the offending child and the parents or
guardians may be required to attend further seminars and counseling. The Principal shall
likewise ensure that the appropriate interventions, counseling and other services, are
provided for the victim or victims of bullying.
D. If the bullying or peer abuse resulted in serious physical injuries or death, whenever
appropriate, the case shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act
9344 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
1. In all cases where the imposable penalty on the offending child is suspension, exclusion or
expulsion, the following minimum requirements of due process shall be complied with:
1.The child and the parents or guardian must be informed of the complaint in writing;
2.The child shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint in writing, with the
assistance of the parents or guardian;
3.The decision must be in writing, stating the facts and the reasons for the decision;
4. The decision of the school head may be appealed, as provided in existing rules of the
Department.
I.OTHER ACTS OF VIOLENCE OR ABUSE
Other serious acts of violence or abuse committed by a pupil, student, or learner upon
another pupil, student or learner of the same school, shall and whenever appropriate, be
dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9344 and its Implementing Rules
and Regulations. The conduct of investigation and reporting of cases of child abuse,
exploitation, violence or discrimination, shall be done expeditiously, as herein provided.
A complaint for child abuse, violence, exploitation or discrimination shall be filed with the
School Principal and shall be acted upon pursuant to the school's rules of procedures on
administrative cases. The penalty shall be that which is provided by the rules of the school,
subject to the requirements of due process.
The administrative case shall be without prejudice to any civil or criminal case that may be
filed.
The School Principal/Discipline Officer, with the aid of the Guidance Staff/Teacher, and in
coordination with the DSWD, shall immediately remove the victim, or in appropriate cases the
offender, from the place of the incident, if the victim is determined to be at risk. The child’s
family shall be informed of any action taken.
The Principal may also refer to the DSWD other pupils, students or learners who are victims
of abuse at home, children at risk, children in especially difficult circumstances, children with
special needs or at risk, children facing difficult situations, or those who are exhibiting signs of
aggressive behavior, with a view of obtaining professional assessment, appropriate
interventions and assistance from competent service providers.
Aside from imposing a disciplinary measure commensurate to the action of the student, a
necessary counseling shall be accorded to the students since the school’s purpose is not to
convict the students but to assist him/her to realize his/her misbehavior. The parent or
guardian may be invited to take part in counseling process or session if necessary, depending
on the determination or discretion of the Guidance Staff.
PPCNSHS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
I. Rationale:
The school is considered an institution that provides learning and training for students. It is
a venue where students develop their social skills on dealing with others in an acceptable and
rightful manner. Because of this, Puerto Princesa City National Science High School (PPCNSHS)
assures that the welfare of the students is considered as its top priority. However, it is a fact
that there are instances that students encounter problem when they relate with other
students. It is a reality in the present time that students also experience bullying which is
being inflicted by other students.
Being, an institution that is aware of the repercussions or effects of bullying towards the
students, PPCNSHS drafted this policy to address the present and future concerns of the
school related to bullying.
II. Definitions:
“Bullying” shall refer to any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written,
verbal, or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof,
directed at another student that has the effect of causing or placing the latter in reasonable
fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to his/her property; creating a hostile
environment at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of the other student at
school; or materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly
operation of the school. (Reference: Anti-Bullying Act of 2012)
III. Types:
A.Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching, pushing,
shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and the
use of available objects as weapons;
B.Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being;
C.Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue emotional distress
like directing foul language or profanity at the target, name-calling, tormenting and
commenting negatively on victim’s looks, clothes and body;
D.Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means
or other technology, such as, but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging, chatting,
internet, social networking websites, or other platforms or formats.(Reference: Sec.2 Anti-
Bullying Act of 2012);
E. Threats to inflict a wrong upon the person, honor or property of the person or on his or
her family;
A. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or her daily activities, with
unwanted and obsessive attention;
B. Taking property;
C. Public humiliation, or public malicious imputation of a crime or of a vice or defect, whether
real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstance tending to cause
dishonor, discredit, or expose a person to contempt;
D. Deliberate destruction or defacement of or damage to the child’s property;
E. Physical violence committed upon a student without the aid of a weapon. Such violence
may be in the form of mauling, hitting, punching, kicking, throwing things at the student,
pinching, spanking, or other similar acts;
F. Demanding or requiring monetary favor or extracting money or property from a pupil or
student; and
G. Restraining the liberty and freedom of a pupil or student.(Reference:Anti-Bullying Act of
2002)
IV. Adaptation of Anti-Bullying Policies
All elementary and secondary schools are hereby directed to adopt policies to address the
existence of bullying in respective institutions. Such policies shall be regularly updated and, at
a minimum, shall include provisions which:
A.PROHIBIT THE FOLLOWING ACTS:
1.Bullying on school grounds; property immediately adjacent to school grounds; at school-
sponsored or school-related activities, functions or programs whether on or off school
grounds; or through the use of technology or an electronic device owned or used by a school.
2.Bullying at the location, activity, function or program that is not school related and through
the use of technology or an electronic device that is not owned, leased or used by the school
if the act or acts in question create a hostile environment at school for the victim, infringe on
the rights of the victim at school, or materially and substantially disrupt the education process
or the orderly operation of a school.
3.Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, who provides information during an
investigation of bullying, or who is witness to or has reliable information about bullying.
B.EDUCATE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ABOUT THE DYNAMICS OF BULLYING, THE ANTI-
BULLYING POLICIES OF THE SCHOOL AND HOW PARENTS AND GUARDIANS CAN PROVIDE
SUPPORT AND REINFORCE SUCH POLICIES AT HOME. (Sec. 3 of Anti-Bullying Act of 2012)
A. The parents whose child violated the policy against bullying will be called for a conference
by the adviser.
B. The parent of the student must be informed in writing of the nature and cause of any
accusation against the student.
A. If there is no admission on the part of the student that an offense was committed, the
Discipline Officer shall inform the Principal about the case within 48 hours after the meeting
with the class adviser, the Discipline Officer and the parents.
B. The Principal shall convene the Discipline Board which shall investigate on the case. The
schedules of the meeting should be given to the parents to give them opportunity to attend
the meeting on behalf of their child.
The proceedings of the hearing should be taped-recorded and the minutes of the
meeting should be taken and distributed to all parties concerned, including the Principal, and
a representative from the Division Office DepEd.
The recommendation of the Discipline Board should be submitted to the Principal for
appropriate action.
A. The Principal acts on the recommendation of the Discipline Board and informs the parent
of his/her action.
B. The parent may appeal in writing to the Executive Director within 48 hours after the
receipt of the decision.
C. The Executive Director acts on the appeal within 72 hours after the receipt of the letter.
The decision of the Executive Director is final and executory.
VIII. Disciplinary Action
Under the provision stated in the Student Handbook, disciplinary actions which may be taken
against the perpetrator shall be commensurate with the nature and gravity of the offense. If
the disciplinary action warrants a suspension, the student should be assisted by the
parents/guardians in coping with the lessons. If there is a scheduled examination during the
suspension the school is obliged to give him/her a make-up test.
Aside from imposing a disciplinary measure commensurate to the action of the student, a
necessary counseling shall be accorded to the students since the purpose is not to convict the
students but to assist him/her to realize his/her misbehavior. The referral shall be coming
from the Discipline Officer before and after the students is subjected to disciplinary action.
The parent can also be invited to take part in counseling process or session if necessary,
depending on the determination or discretion of the Guidance Staff/Counselor.
After the series of sessions, follow-ups shall still be done by the Guidance Office. Consistent
communication and coordination by the Guidance Staff/ Counselor with the adviser and
parent shall also be made to get feedback based on the result of observation about the child’s
behavior.
A. The student through his/her parents must be given sufficient time to answer the charge
against him/her with assistance of a counsel, if needed.
B. The student through his/her parents must be informed of the evidence against him/her.
C. The student, his/her parents, must be given sufficient time to adduce the evidence on
his/her behalf.
D. The evidence must be considered by the investigating committee or official designated by
the school authorities to hear and decide the cause.
In observance of the procedural due process, the Principal convenes a Grievance Committee
chaired by the individual designated by the Principal and composed of one faculty member
acceptable to two parties, and the representative of the complaint and the defendant.
F. Should the parent not accept the sanction given to their child, a meeting between the
Principal and the parent is arranged for the parents to make verbal/written appeal in the case.
The Principal informs the parent in writing about his/her decision on the appeal within 72
hours after a meeting is convened. The decision of the Principal is final and executor.
PARENT-TEACHER/COUNSELOR CONFERENCE PROCEDURE
VISITOR/S POLICIES
A.The school grants certain privileges to persons who have charge over a student. In this
regard, parents, guardians, visitors are enjoined to comply to the set of visitation rules the
school has.
B.Parents, guardians and visitors who wish to see any teacher should seek first
anappointment through the Office of the Principal or through a written communication to the
teacherconcerned.
C.Parents, guardians, visitors are not allowed to go directly to the classrooms. They should
notifyfirst the Office of the Principal of their intentions and presence.
D. Only those with Visitor’s Pass/ID shall be allowedin the school campus. Visitor’s Pass/ID
can be obtainedfrom the schoolguard lobby.
E.Parents, guardians, visitors who wish to stay in the campus for the duration of their ward’s
school time must wear the Visitor’s Pass/ID at all times.
F.Parents, authorized guardians, visitors who stay in the campus must observe the proper
decorum and must stay in the designated areas only. They should also follow the proper
dress code at all times. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, slippersare not allowed in the school.
A.As per DepEd Memorandum No. 143, s. 2016, Reiteration of the No Collection Policyfrom
Parents and Teachers Association. The DepEd Order No. 41. S. 2012 entitled Revised
Guidelines on the Opening of Classes, is reiterated which underscores the urgent need to
minimize, if not eliminate, financial constraints among parents/guardians during the opening
of classes.
B. This orderexplicitly restates the following policies:
1. No collection of fees shall be made for Grade 5 to High School learners from June
to July
2.Starting August until the end of the SY, the followingmembership fees and contributions may
be collectedon a voluntary basis:
PARENT-TEACHER/COUNSELOR CONFERENCE PROCEDURE
VISITOR/S POLICIES
A.The school grants certain privileges to persons who have charge over a student. In this
regard, parents, guardians, visitors are enjoined to comply to the set of visitation rules the
school has.
B.Parents, guardians and visitors who wish to see any teacher should seek first
anappointment through the Office of the Principal or through a written communication to the
teacherconcerned.
C.Parents, guardians, visitors are not allowed to go directly to the classrooms. They should
notifyfirst the Office of the Principal of their intentions and presence.
D. Only those with Visitor’s Pass/ID shall be allowedin the school campus. Visitor’s Pass/ID
can be obtainedfrom the schoolguard lobby.
E.Parents, guardians, visitors who wish to stay in the campus for the duration of their ward’s
school time must wear the Visitor’s Pass/ID at all times.
F.Parents, authorized guardians, visitors who stay in the campus must observe the proper
decorum and must stay in the designated areas only. They should also follow the proper
dress code at all times. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, slippersare not allowed in the school.
A.As per DepEd Memorandum No. 143, s. 2016, Reiteration of the No Collection Policyfrom
Parents and Teachers Association. The DepEd Order No. 41. S. 2012 entitled Revised
Guidelines on the Opening of Classes, is reiterated which underscores the urgent need to
minimize, if not eliminate, financial constraints among parents/guardians during the opening
of classes.
B. This orderexplicitly restates the following policies:
1. No collection of fees shall be made for Grade 5 to High School learners from June
to July
2.Starting August until the end of the SY, the followingmembership fees and contributions may
be collectedon a voluntary basis:
PPCNSHS Learning Continuity Plan
SY 2021-2022
·Based from the Modified Learner's Enrollment and Survey Form, PPCNSHS adopts the Blednded
Distance Learning Modality of Learning.
Procedures:
1. Teachers are advised to make these instructional materials available to students in digital format.
2. CLAS modules and DREAM lessons are supplementary learning materials. Teachers are urged to
use screen to screen teaching using the teacher made video lessons if the said materials are not
available.
3. These resources are uploaded on Sunday evening before the start of the next class week.
4. The learners' outputs must be collected every Friday.
5. All learning resources must be uploaded on Sunday evening before the start of the next class week
6. All students’ outputs are encouraged to be submitted on Friday in order to minimize scheduling
conflicts and to allow ample time for the next week's classes.
·
PPCNSHS Learning Continuity Plan
SY 2021-2022
1. A maximum of four (4) performance tasks and four (4) validation tests are assigned each quarter.
2. Students will be given performance tasks and validation tests via the official online platform.
3. Following the completion of the scheduled learning competencies, learners are given performance
tasks and validation tests every two weeks.
INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT AND GRADING IN LIGHT OF THE BASIC EDUCATION
LEARNING CONTINUITY PLAN
(DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2020)
1. The challenges brought to light by the coronavirus pandemic, specifically the implementation of
different distance learning delivery modalities, have sparked
a larger conversation about the role grades play in student learning, prompting education sectors to
rethink traditional grading schemes. The grading system implemented in this interim policy provides
reasonable leniency to learners who are put to a larger disadvantage by the pandemic, but at the same
does not compromise the integrity and principles of assessment and grading.
2. Written works and performance tasks shall be administered to assess the content and
performance standards that describe the knowledge, abilities and skills that learners are expected to
demonstrate. These tasks could be designed to include the following:
a.Student's Learning Portfolio that documents all the evidence of learning within the grading period
including self-reflections, self-evaluations of performance tasks guided by rubrics, and self-selected
best outputs in learning modules.
b.Minimum of four (4) written works and four (4) performance tasks within the quarter, preferably one
in two weeks integrating two or more competencies.
c.All competencies should be covered by the performance tasks (e.g. A performance task can be
used to assess Science, Math, and English altogether for certain topics).
PPCNSHS Learning Continuity Plan
SY 2021-2022
1. For the current school year, quarterly assessments shall not be administered. However, days
allotted for quarterly assessments in DepEd Order 7, s. 2020 or the School Calendar and Activities for
School Year 2020-2021, may be used for the presentation of major performance for the quarterthat
addresses the performance standard.
2. Quarterly Examinations were given a weight of 20% constantly in DO No. 8, s. 2015. Since it will no
longerbe a part of the grading system for this school year, its previously determined weight was
distributed equally into Written Works and Performance Tasks, allotting an additional 10% to each
component. This maintains an emphasis on Performance Tasks for some learning areas.
APPENDICES
Parent-Teachers Association
Board of Directors
Members: