San Beda College Alabang

08 Don Manolo Blvd., Alabang Hills Village

Alabang, 1770 Muntinlupa City
INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT That in all things God may be glorified

Student Discipline and Character Formation Office (SDCFO)

STUDENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT IN THE REMOTE LEARNING

Discipline is an integral part of the entire teaching and learning experience. Whether in
traditional, in-person instruction or remote learning, learners must be taught to make responsible
choices and helped to understand that they have some control of the events that happen to them.

Despite the shift to distance/remote learning structure, the school’s duty to form
individual, maintain a positive, supportive and successful learning environment remain. This
means that the school’s code of conduct and discipline policies will still apply even in the present
set-up.

POLICY AND GUIDELINES ON REMOTE LEARNING

Students are expected to be responsible for proper behavior during remote learning.
Please review the following:

A. Submission of Outputs / Works

1. Online Learning
- Submission of outputs on both synchronous and asynchronous classes will
follow strictly the set deadline of the teacher. Punctuality is part of the rubrics
and late submission will have a corresponding point/s deduction.

2. Modular Learning
- Weekly modular packets are released every Monday through pick up /
preferred courier.
Example:
Module set A will be released on September 7, and has to be submitted via
drop off to school / preferred courier the next Monday, September 14.
Module set B will be released upon submission of the output of module set A
via pick up / preferred courier.

- No modular packets will be released unless the previous one has been
submitted.

3. Self-Paced Learning
- Self-paced learning packets will be released on Mondays via pick up /
preferred courier.
- Students may submit the outputs anytime within the quarter.
- There is no specific deadline for each task / output. However, students are
expected to submit all outputs a week before the end of the quarter via
drop off / preferred courier.
B. Attendance and Punctuality

Online Learning – Synchronous and Asynchronous

* The Blackboard LMS is open 15 minutes before the classes start.

1. Tardy - A student is considered late for class if he or she has not checked in the
Blackboard classroom 5 minutes after the start of the period.
 2. Attendance – A student who will be absent must give prior notice to his/her
adviser or level coordinator.

C. Bullying and Harassment

Acts of Bullying. Republic Act 10627

For purposes of this Act, "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 actually
causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage
to his 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 a school; such as, but not limited to, the
following:

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; and

d. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic
means.

D. Academic Integrity / Dishonesty

1. Plagiarism
Some examples are, but not limited to:
- stealing and passing off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own: use (another’s
production) without crediting the source.
- copying and pasting a report from the internet and presenting it as your own work

2. Cheating
Some examples are, but not limited to:
- influencing or leading by deceit, trick, or artifice
- providing questions/answers/ work to another student
- receiving questions/answers/work from another student; includes when a student copies
another student’s work and then submits it as his or her own work.

3. Misrepresentation
4. Selling outputs
5. Inappropriate use of email, discussion forums, or synchronous chat rooms

E. Cyberspace behavior
Behaviors that are disturbing the virtual learning environment including, but not limited to:

1. Forgery – is the process of manipulating documents or images for the intent of

personal, financial, social or political gain.
2. Screen saving and posting online without permission
3. Jeopardizing / hacking
4. Posting inappropriate materials (i.e. malicious comments, nudes, vulgar words etc…)
5. Sending anonymous e-mail messages or comments.
6. Engaging in any other illegal activities.
7. Refusing to follow the teacher’s instructions.
8. Online selling / distributing of inappropriate materials
9. Giving or influencing others through threats, bribery, and the like to give false
testimonies during the investigation of a case

F. Dress Code
Students should be in their prescribed school uniform while attending online classes.
White / red t-shirt and pants

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Students
Every student has the responsibility to contribute, participate and create a positive
learning environment to maintain his/her best possible level of academic achievement

BEDANS RISE
B – Be prepared.
 Attend to your personal needs before class starts.
 Check on your camera, microphone, and a space conducive for learning.
 Place your school materials within reach.
E- Engage yourself positively.
 Do your task enthusiastically.
 Be honest in your dealings.
 Attentively listen to your teachers.
 Treat online remote learning as classroom learning.
 Communicate and collaborate with your teachers and classmates.
D – Discipline and order are keys to successful learning.
 Attend classes on time and regularly.
 Submit your work on time.
 Follow school rules and policies.
A – Appreciate what you have.
 Count your blessings, big or small.
 Be grateful.
N - Netiquettes (Internet Etiquette)
 Safeguard your personal information and password.
 Communicate only through official school portals and platforms.
S - Set a good example
 Live a life guided by the teachings of St. Benedict and the examples of St. Bede.

R – Respect.
 Raise your hand when asking permission to speak.
 Mute your microphone until it’s your turn to talk.
 Say goodbye after the class.
I – Imbibe Bedan values
 Prayer
 Work
 Peace
 Excellence
 Service
 Community Life
S – Set your goals and expectations.
 Know your priorities.
 Acquire good grades this school year.
E – Exercise sound judgment.
 Discern what is good and what is right.
 Approach trusted adults if you are bullied online.

B. Parents
Parents are expected to supervise and monitor your child’s progress throughout the
duration of the course, just as you would in a regular learning setting. This can be
accomplished by accessing the parental account periodically to monitor student progress.
 Parents should support Academic Integrity. Academic Integrity is one of our core
values and one of the most important areas of focus as a learning organization. Students
with Academic Integrity make decisions based on ethics and values that will prepare
them to be productive and ethical citizens.
Parents must engage in participatory decision with teachers and students about
discipline and character formation

C. Teachers / Advisers
Teachers and advisers need to effectively manage their classroom so that all children
will be able to learn. Recognize and respond to misbehavior while at the same time
reinforce when a student behaves positively. Teachers are required by law to maintain a
safe and orderly learning environment.

APPROACH TO STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Role of Persons in Authority in the discipline and character formation

Persons in authority. All school officials, teachers, special services personnel, and pupil/student leaders
are persons in authority who are duty bound to enforce school policies and rules governing discipline.

1. Encourage – everyone is encouraged to support another in building positive school climate and
culture where individual’s potential is recognized, appreciated and affirmed. Acknowledging
individual and concerted efforts help create a positive atmosphere in the school. Encourage students
to exercise their rights responsibly by making them aware that they are answerable for any
infringement of the public welfare.

2. Educate – Discipline is a tool for character formation that helps in achieving moral growth
characterized by self-discipline, self-control and self-respect. The emphasis on the logical and
moral reasoning behind rules, regulations and guidelines will help individuals see the value of
adhering to them. Inculcate in the minds and hearts of the pupils the love of God as shown by their
concern and responsibility toward all members of the community.
3. Empower – Individuals learn to take responsibility to his/her actions and make positive decisions
that could provide positive long-term change in the lives of others.

4. Enforce – Discipline plans provide students with acknowledged consequences for misbehavior.
Enforcing discipline standards should be done timely, appropriately, consistently and fairly.

EXPECTATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES OF MISCONDUCT

Minor Offense

First Offense - Reprimand by Verbal warning (Parents are Informed)

Second Offense - Reprimand by Written Warning (addressed and signed by parents/guardian)

Third Offense - Deduction of two points in Conduct Grade

Any minor offense repeated for the fourth time will be elevated to major offense.

1. Any infraction against good grooming such as:

1.1 Improper haircut such as mohawk, devil's cut, skin head, swaggy hair, hair tattoo, spike head,
Mohawk / tomahawk and the like
1.2 Accessories: Use of make-up (eyeliner, eye shadow, lipstick, liptint, blush on, colored contact
lenses, and the like.)
 1.3 Any infraction against wearing the prescribed school

2. Any infraction against the compliance to basic rules and regulations such as:
2.1 Loud, destructive or disruptive noise either in classes, corridors or anywhere in the campus
2.2 Tardiness in between periods (at least 3x)
2.3 Eating during synchronous class

Moderately Grave Offense

Frequency GRADES 7 TO 10
First Offense  Reprimand
 65% in Conduct
 Strict Disciplinary Probation
Second Offense  Reprimand
 65% in conduct for the particular quarter
 disbarment from holding any elective position in class or club
 Very Strict Disciplinary Probation
Third Offense  Non-readmission
 exclusion or dropping from the enrolment list
 Expulsion

1. Dishonesty such as:

1.1. Copying and submitting someone else’s assignment or work claiming it as his/her
own
1.2. Allowing a classmate or another person copy his/her own work/project or
assignment
1.3. Giving/stating or offering false testimony during investigation
1.4. Withholding evidence in any infraction of the school’s rules and regulations
1.5. Influencing others to give false testimony either by bribery, threat, intimidation and
the like
1.6. Cheating in any examinations; quizzes, long tests, mastery tests

Note: For the offenses enumerated in 1.1, 1.2 and 1.6 the school will impose accessory
penalty such as grade reduction or a grade of 65% in the particular test.

2. Gross Misconduct such as:

2.1. Possession, reading/viewing and distribution/sharing of pornographic/adult materials
and other indecent publication
2.2. Jeering, sneering or exchanging verbal insults (indecent vulgar words)
2.3. Threatening a fellow student or a class officer from performing his/her duties and
responsibilities
2.4. Bullying
- verbal/ written bullying: threatening, assaulting, cursing, humiliating, making
rude, remarks etc.
- relational/social bullying: spreading malicious rumors or lies, destroying
reputation, and the like
- cyberbullying: creating website designed to humiliate and embarrass
someone, sending or posting defamatory or embarrassing photographs and
video recordings, insulting or threatening emails, malicious code,
pornography and other junk emails and instant messages, cruel jokes, etc.
- physical bullying: beating, kicking, hitting, slapping, elbowing, punching,
pushing, pulling hair, head locking, shoving, and the like
2.5. Instigating or engaging in a fight inside and outside of the school
2.6. Creating or promoting incidents/issues that would cast aspersion to
the good image of the school
 2.7. Any act of defiance or disrespect or influencing others to any act of
defiance or disrespect towards school authorities (administrators,
faculty, student-leaders)

GUIDELINES ON FILING DISCIPLINE COMPLAINT

The following guidelines in filing of a formal complaint against student/s for violating any
provision in our IBED-MGS/JHS Student Code of Conduct in the Remote Learning.
1. Any complaint against a student should be filed through google forms and submitted to the
the Grade Level Coordinator. All messages/communications and their content are
considered confidential following the Electronic Commerce Act, RA no.8792.
2. Once the complaint is verified, the Level Coordinator will conduct an initial investigation.
The report will be forwarded to the Vice Principal MGS/JHS.
3. The Level Coordinator will inform the student and parents/guardians of his/her alleged
violation. A charge letter will be issued by the SDCFO and concerned parents/guardians
are given (5) five working days to respond to the letter.
4. Upon receiving the response from the parents/guardians, the Level Coordinator and the
Vice Principal MGS/JHS will deliberate on the merit of the case.
5. After thorough evaluation, a decision letter will be sent informing the parents/guardians as
to the sanction or dismissal of the case.
6. Should the act in question require a more serious investigation, an online Board of
Discipline will be convened as an administrative committee to deliberate over the matter.
7. The Board’s recommendation shall be forwarded to the IBED Principal.
8. All concerned parties are to be notified of the decision by e-mail.

That in all things God may be glorified

REPLY SLIP
This is to acknowledge that I/we, have read and discussed the Student’s Code of Conduct in the
Remote Learning to our child.
Name of Student : ________________________________________

Grade and Section : ________________________________________

_________________ ________________________________
Date Parent’s signature over printed name