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FACULTY MANUAL
SASIdA FACULW MAtlUAL / Fage I of 76
FACUTTY IVIAfiVI.'AL
S,At\ ANDRES SC|-{OOL OF MASIf{LOC uras founded and established on June 1955. The man bel-rind was a
Coiurnfian Pniest, Rev. Fn. Denis Egan, who became its first di!"ector. Through him, the drean'l of
estahllshing a cathc'lic high schoo{in tl'le paris['l hecan'le a reality'
The schoc! stanted to operate and open classes in the first two curriculum years by virtue of
Goverrrnrent Permit l\o. 227, series of 1955. After it had established its credibility and had met the
entire neciuinernent, it was issuecj Govennn'lent Recognltion No.22, series of 1958 on March 2V,1958.
finst school year began with an ennollment of l2L freshrnen and sophornone under the tutelage of
Tl"re
young amd dedicated teachens rtarrrely: Letecia Ebba, Fe Estrada, Angela Encina, Amado Valdez, and
Ran'lon Fennandez.
tVlarch 195E rnarked the finst graduation. Batch 1958, which was composed of 32 rnembers of the
gnaduatiirg class headed by Ernestirra Ebha, the Class Valedictorian proudly, received their diplomas.
ln 1964, the finst group of Benedictinre Sistens anrived in Masinloc and taught Christian Living in the
schoo!.
The scfirood directors{'llp was transferred fnom Co{urnban to the Filipino Clergy in 1988. Rev. Fn. Francisco
Minas was the First Filipirro directol" of the school. He was succeeded by Rev. Fn. James l-aquindanum,
who was in tunn sllcceeded hy Rev. Fn. Williann Mlonsalucl,
The school has been offerir-lg her pre-elementary and elementary services since June 2001 through the
initiative and effort of Fr. William Monsalud. Mrs. Antonia Villanueva Ednacot had been the principal of
the Fre-elementary and Elennentary Department. Government Permit of this department was issued by
DepEd in 2001 and the governs.nent recognition in 2002. This growth prompted the school to change her
name fronn SAt\ ANDRES HIGF{ SCl-{OOL to 5Al\ ANDRES SCHOOL OF MASINLOC SASMA)'
SASTVA is a member of the Cattrolic Ecjucational Systenn of the Diocese of lba (CESDI) and subscribes to
its vision, n'lissiorr, goals and objectives:
Ml55l0t\i: Cornnn['tted to -
L. To gnow continuously ln oul" spiritual, SrnofesslonaN and personal llfe
2. To deve{op cornpetemt and caring acaclemic and support personnel for the total Catholic
'l'ormation of ouln studerlts.
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clevelog: sefif-c1inec'ned and nesponsihle catholic students who are acadernically and
-n-s
vocationa{lv equripped ancl neady to serve others especially the poor and the underprivileged
vr;ithi n tlre service curn mtln ity;
4. T* procluce citizems and {eadens url'lo ane maka-Diyos, makd-Too, mako-Bayan, maka-Buhay and
rnskci-lfulikasan.
III. PFiILOSOPI-{Y, GOALS, AI'{D CISJECTIVES
PFiILOSOPFIY
SASMA Tneasunes [ts Cathollc tradition of hurnanistic learning based on the Gospel values
exennpllfied by
the discip$e and apost{e st. Andrew, sharing in the mission of the catholic church, to
proclairn christ as
the Good {\ews to a{1, SASMA, wit{r corrscious pneference for the deprived, in the contemporary and
principles and values
fr.lture needs of thre church, the nration and the world. lt is on the basis of these
that SASMA provicles its quatity Catholic Andrean education in a Christ-centered way. Our goal then, is
the totai formatior-l of a persr:ll who "wxlks in the truth". Thus, Truth erlcourages the search for
knowledge wl'lich innpels us to {ove"
A person who he{ieves in the dignity of self and others, who strives to
PERSON discover and develoP his/her capabilities to the full for the service of
God and n"lanl<irld.
Live and grow in values that will make the helpful, cooperative, caring,
to the needs of others
gene!"or.rs, and sensitive
SOCIAL RESPOI\5I BI LITV
Ane thanl<ful for their God-given talents and abilities by generously sharing
thenr with others
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CHRIST - Chn'ist is the of Andneanr life; Like 5t. Andrew, the disciple, Andreans follow and
CEh{"[-HR
in'litate C{'lnist, and do evenything in ref erence to l-{irn.
COfvlMllSSlOl\ Like 5t" Anc.irew, the,Apostle, the Andrean has a mission, a LIFE PURPOSE to spread
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the Good lrlews; Iike Chnist, I'le/she actively participates in the salvation of this world to make it a
betten place.
e F.{ARITY - l,.lnged on hy the LCIVE CIF CFiRlST, the Andrean is warrn, loving, hospitable and generous,
especially to t["le under6rrivrleged.
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i rr ej lvid ir a s a n d th e a c a d e nn c co t"r'l nn u r-l ity
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TF{E FACL!LTY
Vatican lB, frn frts Dea$anatfiom mf e8rn6st0an Edsieatioel, higlrlights the significant role of the faculty in a
Catholic School as fc'llows:
Catholic school teachens nnust nernen-lber that the Church depends chiefly on them in the
a'btainment of the purposes of the Cathollc School. They should therefore be prepared for
their wor[< with special care, having the appropriate qualification and adequate learning
both neligious and secular. They should a{so be skilled in the art of education in
accordance with the dlscoveries of the modern times. Possessed by the charity both
towards each other and towards tlrein pupils, and inspired by an apostolic spirit, they
shoulc{ hear testinnonv bV their lives and their teaching to the One Teacher, who is
cl-iRt5T.
Catholic sclrool teachers by vintue of their baptism participate in the three-fold mission of Christ -
teaching, serving and worst"lipping. They consider teachlng a noble personal mission within the Church
ancl not sil"nply as an opportunity to make a Iiving. Teaching is considered as integral dirnension of living
tl'rei n Ch nistiat"r identity.
Catholic Schoo{ teachers view sees teaclrlng a way of ftoddstde Catholic School forrnation of the students.
They exent all efforts to enahle the students to acquire C{rristianr principles, values, attitudes, virtues and
se{f-awareness that {eads to psvct-lo-slriritual integration; sociaN skills; knowledge and the sl<ills to
contini.loursly !earn; criticalthirni<ing s[<ills and skills for life; and skills in the effective use of technology.
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The Cathoiic schoo! teact'lers are etlrically sensitive about their obligations to students, parents, the
connmunlty, thre profession, and ttrreir colleagues including administrators. They strive not only for the
nneeting of minds with str"ider-rts but rnore so, for teacher-student relationship built on respect,
se6lsltivity, compassion, Li"L,st and c|"laruty" They positively seek the cooperation of parents in the
fonnration of the students" They reallze their role as contributing to forming Cht"ist's disciples with a
gnoviring sense of particrpation in thre Christian cornrnunity. They are also supportive of their colleagues
and administrators and joyfulNy working with them as in a tearn. To be able to contribute fully to this
thern they zealously engage in personal and profession growth activities like actively participating in
professionaN organizations, funtfirer education and training, psycho-spiritual growth and conscious
witnessirrg to faith anrd Christiarn charity ar"ld generosity.
1. Teachinrg
Conducts classes faithfuily, punctually, effectively, and efficiently in adherence to the Vision-
Misslon-Goals of 5an Andres School of Masinloc, lnc.
Pnepares syllabus and lesson plans and assessment tools.
Ensures that students exhibit high standards of classroom behavior,
Welcon'les perfornnance evaluatio{"1 as a basis for irnprovement, reinforcement, promotion, or
awands.
2. Academic Counseling
Devotes suhstantial time a day on carnpus for student academic consultation or counseling.
Refers pnobleri'ls of students, if necessary, to the appropriate school officer.
3. AcademicRequIrements
Subnlits syllabus, lesson p[atrs wifh list of subject requiremenfs at the designated time.
Subn'llts the periodic exanrinatiol'rs, grading sheets, grade book as specified in the academic
ca lenda r"
Submits aii conrected tinai test papers and answer i<ey experiments, themes, other academic
requirements to the Prinrcipai at the end of the school yean.
Attends pre-opening activities and faculty meetings to update curriculum, syllabus, lesson plans and
otl-ler functions.
Proctors penlod ic exa n"l inations.
Attends all facu{ty/cornmittee/suhjec't anea meetings and all official school functions and related
ac'trvities"
Ta{<es all necessary and neasonahle precautiol'ls to protect students, equipment, materials and
faciilties.
Assists in the selection of hool<s, equipments, and other instructional materials.
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5. ScFroo! Senvice
F{elps in tire forrnation of students hy serving as cNass adviser and or club moderator.
Serves in various facutrty anctr school comrnittees organized by the Administration for the purpose of
I r''l pnoving acadennic a nd schor:l operations.
Asslsts in the registratlon pnocec$ures of the school and other school-related activities during
summer.
Participates inr planr"ring schrooI and area activities and pnograms.
Substitutes for co-teachers vul'lo are absent in class.
Participates in and contrihutes to the con'rmunity extension projects of the School. (This implies the
need to develop a connnnunity extensiol"l servlce programloutreach program).
8. ProfessionatGrowtl'l
9. Resea rchl
The Cathoflic Scfr'loof's facul{ty's rnission reaches out to the students, the Catholic faith, good teaching,
ancl the needy.
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A !etter of aPPiicatiol"l
Blo-data
An original co6ly of Transcript of Records with Special Order and PBET/I-ET results
Llcense to teacl'l issued by the PRC
Rornan Catho{ic Baptismal Centificate
Ronrarn Catho{lc Rite Manriage Contract, if marnied
555 lrlLlrnber, Tax ldenrtificatlon Number (Tll\i, Residence certificate
l_etters of neconnrnendation fnom the references given irr the bio-data including the previous
en'lployer
Fon r"rew gnadtlates, Centificate of R.egistnation to take the LET
l{ealth Certiflcate
2" Sclscqqqlq@ffi
Ti-re folSowir"lg ane the acaclernlc and educational qLlalifications:
(BSED) or a Bachelor
For F.{igh School Teacher; i--loiden of a Bachelon degree in Secondary Education
of Arts/Science degree (AB/BS) withr a nrajor field of speciallzation. For the AB/BS degree holders, at
{east l"g units of professionaI education subjects which specifically include Principles arld
Methods of
Teaching, pripciples of Ec{ucatlon, Theories of Learning, Test and Measurement, Development
Psychology.
(BSEED).
For Grade SchoolTeacher: a l-lo|der of a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
Teaching Experience: Pneferahly a teachlng experience of at least one year or professional exposure
in the area of specialization.
personal qulalification: Baptized and practicing Catholic, a sense of mission and cornmunity,
emotional and inteiNectual maturlty.
3. Hiring Pnocedure
Contracts and appointt'ne!'tts are usually for one school year, unless otherwise specified for a shorter
or a longer peniod, and s[-lail tenrninate automatically on the date specified in the contract or
appointment papers witl'lout tfire need for a written notification to that effect.
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Tlre teachen shafil not asslgn or delegate his/her duties and responsibilities to anybody without the
pl"ior appnoval of nhe Principal. Tlrls is due to the fact that a teaching contract is made in consideration of
the personal quaiification arrd qualities of the appointee. Furthermore, a substitute teacher may not
necessarily possess the same qi.lalificatlon and qualities as those of the teacher being substituted. Any
vio{ation of the rule shall he a just cause for his/her separation from the service after due process is
properly ohsenved.
5. 0nientation Frocedune
T'he PrincipaI errgages tl"le newiy-hined with the Vision-Mission of the School.
The Fnli'lcipa{ expiain-ls the "lob Descni6ltiorr of the newly hired leading towards nrutual agreement.
The rnew teacfl"len studies tt-le Facu{ty Mamual.
The n'lew teacher attends the pt'e-operring activities for teachers which culrninates in the
con'lmissionillg, a "lVllSSl0" ol" con'lmitn'lent to one's teaching profession.
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1" Assqrdugls-5ld1ug
Pnohationany
Probationany period nefers to tfirat period of time between the initial hiring of a faculty
rnemben and the confernrent of tenure during which his work is under evaluation to
cjeternnine whether or not it meets known, predetermined, and established standards that
will warrant appoil-ltn'lent with tenure. These standards usually pertain to competence,
character, and $"lealth. (Amado Dizon, Law and .,lurisprudence on Dismissal)
By vintue of DOLE-DECS-CF{ED-TESDA Onder No.l-, series of 1.996 [07 February 1996], the
pnobationany perlod fon teaching on academic personnel shall be not be more than three (3)
consecutive SCF{OOL yeans of satisfactory service fon those in the elementary and secondary
leveis xxx (sarnnierrto: Educationr Law & the Pnivate Schools, p. 676, O 2002). A lapse of a
semestel" on a scl'locf; year will rnean the start of a new probationary peniod.
Fnobationany teachens generally enjoy security of tenure in the sense that during their
pnobationary ennpioyrnent they cannot he disrnissed except for cause. However, upon the
expiration of the conti'act of employment, academic personnel cannot clairn security of
tenure and conlpefi the school to renew thei!" employment contracts. (Sarmiento, lbid., p.
680.)
Fern'lamenty'[Xegula r
Pennnanent appolntrnent, Llpon the recommendation of the Principal, is conferred upon the
probatlonary teacher who has satisfactorily completed the probationary period. A
pernnanent teachen shall enjoy a security of tenure in the School"
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Substitute teachers are expected to attenrd all scheduled seminans, workshops, meetings,
and activities to which they are invited within the duration of their contract.
2. According t0 Load
Full-tin're
Who possess at least the nninir,nurn acadennic qualifications prescribed by the Department of
Ed ucation;
Who ane paid rnonth[y, hasecl onr the negular teaching loads as provided fon in the policies, rules and
standards of the Depantmer-lt of Education and the School. The regular teaching load of a full-time
teac|rer is 25 [roun"s fon rnajor sr"nbjects and 2V hours for MAI(ABAYAN subjects. Any teaching assignment
beyond the ahove will he considered an extra load which will be compensated accordingly;
Whose total working day of not rnore than eight (B) hours a day is devoted to the school such as
teaching the assigned loads, academic consuitation for students, academic pursuits namely teaching
preparation/planninrg, research, conrection of test pape'"s? and other similar activities such as committee
works, among otN'lers, and other official activities requiring teachers' attendance.
\rVho have no othen remunerative occupation elsewhere requiring regular hours of work that will
conflict withr the wonkrng fiours ir-l the school; and
Wl'lo are not teaching fulN-tlnne in any other educational institution.
Part-'tin-rre
Pant-tinle teachens are those who do not rneet the qualifications/requirements of a full-time
teacher. They are expected to engage ln academic consultation with students and to
participate in developnnent actlvities of the school and required faculty meetings.
Contracts of pant-trrvle teachers expire at the end of every school year. They are expected to
serve tl'le entire schoo{ yean for whrich they are contracted.
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Fart-tirne teachens rnay rxe\/e!" acquine perrnanent status, regardless of the number of years
of service neriderecl to the school.
Teaehens ftravflmg superwfismny fumctiom. These are n'lainly the Acadernic Coordinator, Curriculum
Yean Advlser, the Student Affairs Coordinator, Moderator of Clubs and Organizations. Teachers with
sugrenvlsony responsibilities maintaln their teaching assignments. They have a terrn of office that may be
renewabIe depending on their perfonn"lance. Thereaften, they go bacl< to the rank and file. They are
given a reasonahIe hononanium im accorciance with the financial capability of the School.
Suhject-Teaehens whe are assfigned spec[fic sr"rhjects of their specialization.
hlomeo"oo$n Adw0sens are those who are nesponsible for the moral guidance and academic records
and activities of a specific class. Thie assignrnent is good for one (1) school year unless rer-lewed by the
Principal. They are givem a neasonable honorariurn in accordance with the financial capabllity of the
Schooi.
Mioderators are throse whr: act as advisers to student clubs and organizations. Their assignment is
good for one (1) school year unless renewed by the Principal. They are given reasonable honorarium in
accordance with the financiaN capability of the School.
Fuif tinne teachens ane nequined to devote eigttt (8) nonmal worl<ing hours a day, in academic
pr"lrsuits during each school yean within tl"le dates provided in the school calendar. However, this
should not hinder anyome frorn volunteer-work beyond the eight (8) hour work time for the
good of the school.
-[he residence hours rnay he neduced upon the appnoval of the Principal, for the following
ac'trvitles:
For" the pLrrposes mentioned ahove, the teacher ls expected to leave a seatwork for the students
or to hold a nral<e-up class.
Ahsences
Absences for personal reasons, sucl'l as sicl<ness on death of an inrmediate nnember of the family,
and for ofticial l"easo0-rs, sl-rcfl"l as a'[tenclar']ce in off-can'lpus seminars or professional meetings, should be
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pnopenly notec{ amd docurnemted. Fniorr notice to the Pnincipa} is required. Ahserrce of official nature
does nort affect tfrre sick leave henefit afforded hy the School.
Teachers wl-lo sfroil be unahie to report fon work should notify the Principal in writing at least three
(3i wor{<irrg days hefone the expecterj ahsence so that proper arrangements rnay be made regarding
threir classes.
lmcase of unfoneseen absences, the Principal should be informed not later than 7:30
A"M. of the sanne day when the teacher will he absent. The cause of absence and
the date t$'ley expect to retu!'rn to work must be properly indicated.
ln case whem it is
irnpossib{e to give advance notice of abser-rce, ttre teacher
concerned shouid inforrn the Principal even during the time of the said absence, if
not Lipo!'t {"eturn for work.
l\o teacher is authorizecj to cancel, shorten, disrniss on change the schedule and the location of any
class or lahoratony period without the explicit pernnission of the Principal.
Absence from class is deducted on a per hour rate basis. Absences incurred when classes are only
half-day (li{<e exanrinatior"l days) are considered a full day's absence. Hence, such absence will be subject
t0 corresponding deductiot'ls"
Accumulated absences of fifteen (L5) school days within the school year in spite of verbal and/or
written warnings constitute a caLtse for dismissa[.
A teachen wl'lo shall he absent outslde the allowable five (5) days sick-leave with pay and without
prior authorieation shal{ be c{eenned as having abandoned his/her work, and thereby be subjected to
d isci pli na ry actior-r "
A teacher wlro shall imsist on being absent despite denial of request for a specific absence shall have
been denied, sha[{ he disnrissed frr:m the service pnovided, however, that due process shall have been
ohsenved"
Ta rci Imess
Tardiness nlearls reporting to worl< past the officiai time set by the School.
Teact'ler chec{<s in and out using the Daily Tinre Record enrployed in the school.
Accurnulateri tandiness of thirty (30) times within the school year shall be considered a negative
factor against any teacher and will adversely affect his/her chances of promotion, and will be prejudicial
to his/hen continured employnnenrt with the school.
[2.2"4" onnitted]
t",lnder-Tiri're
Under-tinre shall mean the sl"lortening of class tirne and/or residence hours in the school. This
includes going honre without g:enrnission during activities held for one-half day only. lt also refers to the
time incurred when a facuity nremher reports for work late.
Unden-tinne is excused if prior penmission has been secured from the Principal.
tardiness, rtirder-tirne is ll'l vio{ation of the rules of work hours. This is therefore subject to
Lil<e
salany deduction hased on the tota{ nunrrber of rninutes or l'lours of under-time.
The following are strictly 6:nohibited and ore subiect to disciplinary action:
Reconctring tinre ear[ier thari actual check-il"l or laten than actualcheck-out tirne.
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proper{y rroted and docuffiented" Fruor notice to the Pnincipal is required. Absence of official nature
does not affect t['re srck leave hene'flit afforded by the School.
Teachers who shoil be unabte to neport fon work should notify the Principal in writing at least three
{3} worfl<ing days befone tfr"re expected absence so that proper arrangements rnay be n]ade regarding
thein classes.
ln case of unfoneseen absences, the Principal should be informed not later than 7:30
A"tVi. of the same clay when the teacher will be absent. The cause of ahsence and
tl-re date they expect to retli!'n to work must be properly indicated.
Ta rriiness
Tardiness rneai"ts reponting to wor[< past the official tin'le set by the School.
Teacher checfl<s ln and out using the Daily Tinne Record employed ln the school.
Accunnulated tarciiness of thirty (30) tirnes within the school year shali kre considened a negative
factor against any teacher and will advensely affect his/her chances of promotion, and will be prejudicial
to his/her continued employmenrt with the school.
12.2.4. onrittedl
Unden-Tinre
Unden-time sha{l mean the shortening of class tirne and/or residence hours in the school. This
lncludes going horne without perrnisslonr during activities held for one-half day only. lt also refers to the
time incunned w{renr a faculty nilenrlher reports for wonk late.
Unrder'-tinre is excusec{ if pnior penn'lission has been secured from the Principal.
Li[<e tardiness, r.lnder-tirne is in violation of the rules of work houlrs. This is therefore sr,lbject to
salany dedr:ction based on the tota$ nunnber of nninutes or fi'lours of under-time.
The foIiowing a!'e strict{y prohihited and ore subiect to disciplinary action:
lleconrlimg time earlien thnai't actual ctreck-in or laten than actual check-out tirne.
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Failing to cl'leck-in in the Daity Tinre Record shall mark the teacher as absent even though the
teacher repo1'ts fon wonk, unless such failure is properly explained to the Principal'
Absence and non-partlcipation in school graduation ceremonies, retreats and all school activities
such as convocation, parent-teacher conferences, faculty in-service seminars, workshops, orientation
activities, among otl'lers. Repeated absences and non-participation thereof are deemed as lack of
interest in aligning onese{f with the goals of the School and constitute one of the causes for possible
ternnlnation frorn service.
San Andres Schooi of tVlasinloc, lnc., cognizant of teachers' needs which can be met by material
henefits, has designed the faculty program of compensation and benefits so as to improve
faculty nnorale, to encourage greater cooperation and commitment to the teaching ministry, and
to assist thern in identifying their personal goals and interest in line with those of the school.
Facuity compensation is based on teaching load. The salary scale is periodically reviewed
and nevised; thus, it will be a regularly updated supplement to this manual.
3.l,.L Salaries are paid twice a month or once every two weeks.
3.1.2 Absences and tardiness during the year will result in corresponding deductions
fron'r the monthly salary. Deductions include absences from general faculty meetings and on-
carnpus faculty development seminars.
3.1.3 Salaries shall be paid directly to the teacher to whom they are due except in cases
wherr the said teacher requests the Treasurer in writing specifying therein that his/her salaries
be released to any rnember of the family or official representative so authorized by the said
teacher.
3.1.4 Honoraniurn pay of coordinators for non-teaching assignments is not considered
part of the basic pay.
3.1.5 Rennuneration for overload shall be based on a per hour rate computed over fifty-
two {52} weel<s on a twelve {L2) nnonth basis in the case of regular and full-time teachers and on
tl.le ten (10) month hasis in the case of probationary full-time teachers.
3.3 BEI\EFIT5
3.3.L LegislatedBenefits
Faculty mernbers are covered by all benefits as mandated by Law which are as follows:
SSS, Philippine Health lnsurance, PAG-IBlG, L3th Month Pay, Maternity/Paternity Leave,
and the Diocesan Retirement Plan.
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Regular fult-tisne teacllens are cornpensated for twelve nnonths. This includes a two-
nnonth surnrner $lay cornputed at the regular teaching ioad equivalent to the nionthly
basic n"ate, exc{tlc$ing overload and otlrer honoraria.
probationary ful!,tirne teachers enjoy a nronth summer pay after two consecutive years
of satisfactory service, and two rnonthr summer pay after three consecutive years of
satisfactory senvice, pnovided that their contracts for the succeedlng school year have
heen renewecn. T[ie sL{ry'}rner vacation pay shall be based on the regular teaching load
equivaient to the monthiy hasic rate, excluding overload and other honoraria'
Years of Service t" child 2no Child 3'd Child 4'h child
Five (5) Yns. 5A% 50% 50% 50%
Six (6) years and above IAO% xoo% too% rca%
Tuition Fee Discount covers only the following number of years of enrolment:
ln cases of re-ennolment in the same grade or year level due to failure in one or more
sgh.!ects, the privilege s{rall be suspended until the pupil/student shall have recovered
fnon'r the said failune(s).
Chlldnen of school einployees enro{led in the school shall be entitled, inclusive of the
aforementioned henefit, to an additional scholarship for each child. ln case of excess, it
has to be applied to other fees payable by the student/pupil concerned.
For single schor:l personne{lmarried hut childless who have nendered at least five (5)
years of service in tire schooi, the following benefits may apply: One siblinglfirst degree-
niece/nephew/grandchilc{ at a tirne following a sinnilar scheme for children of employee.
RA]'IO{\ilALE
The Faculty Developrnent Prograrn is designed to provide the teachers with a holistic
Christian fornnation and to upgnade their academic and professional qualifications'
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(1) Ttre SpirltuaN Development Prograrn is concerned with deepening the teacher's faith
relationship with Christ; with intensifying their becoming God-centered (MAKA-
DIYOS), people-oriented (MAKA-TAO), patriotic (MAKA-BAYAN), concerned with life
(MA|(A-B["JHAY), and concerned with the environment (MAKA-KALIKASAN); with
hanr-lessil"lg their leadership potentials in building a community of disciples in San
Andres School of Nlasinloc, lnc. and in the Parish. These are achieved through
recollectror.ls, retreats, Bible studies/ services and seminars, Catechesis, celebration
of the Fioly Eucharist and otl'ler liturgical services, faith sharing, and othen spiritual
eNercises and activities.
(2) The Enrichrnent Pnograrn covers serninars, workshops, conferences, and other
tnaining prograrns onganized by the School on outside organizations/agencies. lt also
lnclgdes ennolnner"lt irr subjects for credit on non-credit, but not a complete degree.
\31 The San Andres Schoo| of Masin{oc, lnc. ln-Service Training Program is mainly
directed towards instructior-lal methodologies and techniques, testing and
evalulation, t[re use of educational technology, lesson planning/ teaching module
wnlting, synnposia on current trends and issues concerning education, values
clanification, psycho-spirituaN integration, and special activities.
G t-IID E LIN E5
(1) The Schrool will siroulder all expenses for serninars/workshops organized/conducted by
the School itsetf on campus.
(2) For out-of-the-school faculty development activities such as seminars/workshops,
retreats, recollections, the following are to be observed:
{Z.t) One hundned {100%) percent of the total cost if the faculty member will be sent
as an officiaI representative of the Schoo|;
(2.2i Fifty (509'.) per"cent of the total, if the faculty rnember will attend on a voluntary
hasis;
(2.3) Fifty (50%) percent, however, lf the transportation cost to and frorn the venue
will he ratl'rer sr-lbstantlal.
All full-tirne teachens sl'lall enjoy five school days leave of absence with pay or sick leave
with pay. Unused sick leave with pay shall be converted into cash based on the basic
pay of concenned teacher.
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The sic{< ieave with pay rnay he applied for personal injury, illness or ernergency cases.
3.3.6.1 A maNirnunl of three (3)school days with pay will be provided to teachers in case of
death of any of the irnrnediate nrernber the fannily: husband, wife, father, mother, brother, sister,
child, nnothen-in-law and fathen-in-$aw.
3.3.6.2 The teacl'ren" concerned should notify the Principal befone taking such a leave of
a bsence.
l\o deductiol'l im pay accrues to the faculty men'lbers for all legal and special holidays,
neligious feast days and unexpected suspension of classes.
The School sl'lall pnovlde all faculty members with identification cards. This is to be
surrendered to the School upon nesignation or withdrawal from employment. At first
issue, the identification card is given for free. Subsequent issuance of identification card
due to loss is to be paid for by the cor-lcerned teacher.
[3.3.9 amitted]
The Sctroot ernploys the services of a part-time physician and a dentist wfro may be
consulted hy tlre Facu{ty rnernber free of charge.
/\ stock of finst-aici nnedicines is t<ept in the School clinic fon ernergency pltrposes.
Each teachen is provided a set of unifornn every year. The teacher shall take charge of
the sewlng expense of the said uniform.
j.. fMuft$-puro"pose !-oam fexpfained in a separate document fram the Diocese of lba provident
Fund Supplementl
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Ctassroorn managernent refers to the nnanner in which the daily routine is organized
amd conciucted.
Definlte ngutine and consistent policies and procedures tempered with appropriate
f{exibility anc! compassion ane the principles, which in the hands of a skillful teacher,
wil! resu$t in an effective classroom nnanagement.
Teachers and students may not be called out of the classroom unless authorized by the Principal.
l\o c{ass r"nay he disturbed kry neessages to students or teachers, except those coming from the
Adrninistra tion.
lnstnuctionai schedules are not to he interrupted by co-curricular or extra-curricular activities, unless
authorized by the Principal.
Teachers stloutd follow standand procedures reganding the transfer of classes, reservation for the
use of special roorfls and facilities or equipnraents.
[\o teacher sf'rall teach anything aontrary to the doctrine of the Catholic Church inside or outside the
school.
The regulan teaching loact of a full-tinne teacher shali be in accordance with the recornmendations of
the Departrnent of Education as hased on the current Basic Education Curriculunn or Curricula.
Teaching/Class assignments are prepared and scheduled by the Principal. Full-time teachers ane
expected to he free for any t!me slot. CNass assignrnents should be given priority over other
conn m itn'renrts.
3. E:tra-load
A teacher nnay be given an extra {oad of one subject provided that the total load does not exceed
eisht (8) hours a day.
'The
assignrnent of extra load will be based on perfonrnance. The extra load should not be in conflict
with the hasic fr;nctions and responsibiiities of the teacher. The following criteria apply for the
assignnrent of extra loads:
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4. 5uryn'lery\g;lmmglts
AIN negu{ar fufff-time teachers anc{ fur{l-tirne probationary teachers whose contracts have been
renewed fein thue succeeding school year are required andlon expected to render professlonal service
d u ri ng the s u rr-l n'l en witho ut extra rern Li [-te {"ation.
5. ColNectio$_g[ Contributionrs
UnSess ar-rthorlzeci by the F,rimcipa[, nohody and no teacher panticularly, shali sell ticl<ets, articles, or
colIect corntribr-ltions frorn stulclents, parents or anyone else for any purpose whatsoever, whether
voluntany on otl-lerwise.
Fnoposed ccllections subrnitteci for appnoval by tLre Principal shall state the punposes, arnount to be
coiiected per student, the class or year, section and adviser concerned.
Alfi co[fiections fronnthe s'tudents subrnitted either to tlre Class Adviser or Club Moderator or the
Pt'incipal shatr[ be submitted In turrr to the Tneasuner's or Finance Office which shall issue the
cornesponding neceipt for the tota{ amount subnnitted.
l\o teacl'ler or studemt shall keep nnoney collections in School or at horne. Class and club expenses
shall be nequlested by the class/c$ub adviser upon the recommendation of the moderator and approval
of the Frincipal.
6. Cleanancg_
At the end of the school year, hefore saianies ane given, all teachers must be cleared
of alI responsihiNities/obligations for the immediately ending school year. This
includes the following: submission of grades, corrected final test papers with answer
key, class records, return of all borrowed instructional materials and equipments, all
property change, anc.l othen related requirements.
All teachens shoulcl be t'aml{iar with the School's rules and regulations for students as provided in the
Stuclent i-landhooSt and be respol"lsib{e for their observance.
8. Papel {Vetjt
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9. Feriociic H;lan'linrations
These ane given quarterly during the course of the school year. At the end of the
scho,ol yeai., ll comprehensive year-end examination will be given to all students in
atl st"rhjects.
-pest
qulestions with answeil" l<ey are to he subrnitted to the Principal two weeks before the scheduled
'l-he
exanllination dates. exact nr.lnnber of copies of the test papers should be indicated.
Teachers is respansible in ensuring that their printed test popers are free of error and must ensure
that any carrect!ans are relayed to the proctors.
ir1o copy of t["ae test pape!"s is to be tal<en out of t[re Principal's Office before the examinations.
CoXles o['exarnimation questions ane keprt on file at the Fninrcipal's Office.
f\o special exarrrinations ane given fo those who missed the examinations during the scheduled time
withor-lt the permission of the Frincipa{. On{y in cases of illness or death of an immediate mernber of the
family ean a stulc{enn: ava![ of special qLlarterly examinations.
10. GnadimgSys[erU
-n-[re
gu'ading systemn is connpnehenslve arid integral part of the instructiorraN prograrn
of the Schoo{. lt !s on indicatar ln detern'lining the extent to which educational,
institutlonal and departnner-ltal object[ves are attsined.
Grades pravide the administratian, teachers, ond parents feedback of the students'
leanning progress showing their strengths and weaknesses . They olso indicate the
needed cornective learning action/learning reinforcement at the given period. They
contribute to an evalulation of school instructional program by identifying the areas
causing student difficulties. They provide useful information for educational and
institutionai planning. They determine the awarding of honors, scholarships, and re-
a d rn i ss i o n / n a n - re- a d m i ss i a n of stu d e nt s.
10.1 Acadennic and conduct/deportment grades and their criteria are based on the
latest gurirJellnes of the Department of Education.
10"2 Acadernlc gnades do rrot take co- and extra-curricular activities into account
except fon gnaduating stuclents.
10"3 Teacf"lers must be abie to justlfy and support their r,"larks by keeping accurate
neconcj of assessments and other requinernents"
10.4 Grades n"lust be submitted to tlre Principal not later than seven (7) days after
the tast c$ay of scheduled exarninations.
10.5 Gnades once officially subn'ritted shall not be changed by any teacher or by any
of the sc!-lelol personnel without the prior approval of the Principal, only for reasons
of cornputatlonal ennor. Changes may be made not later than three (3) days after
the sr-rbrnission of the grading shreet.
lA"6 Late subrnission of grades is a serious offense and shall be counted against the
teache r's eff i ci e ncy/pe rfarm o nce rati ng.
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Writtem consent of parents or students' guardians is a requirement before holding a trip. No field
trips s[ror-rld be undental<en witfinout lt.
Where a majr:rity joins the fieNd tnip, there should be no punitive measures or activities such as tests
relatecl to trip that will put the student who could not join the field trip at a disadvantage. They should
he given activities in school to cornpensate for their inability to join the field trip.
The tield trip should be wel| planned ahead of time with the students, so that they know exactly
wtrat to iool< for in the field trip. Safety measures should be discussed before the field trip'
Flaces to visit should be educational places such as cultural and historical sites or science exhibits in
museunls which cornplernent or supplement classroom lessons.
Trips to rnalls and attendance at noontirne TV shows especially during class hours are strongly
discouraged.
As rnuch as possible, field trips should not put an additional burden on the parents. Other possible
sponsors or sources can be tapped for the pLlrpose.
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t" Frocedu re
Each g:r'obat{onary teacher wiil be visited by the Principal and the Acadennic
coordinator or
equivalent as pe!" agneernen[ mutually set by both parties at the beginning
of the school yean.
Evatruatiol'l of cnassnoonn 6rerfonn'lance I instrr,lctional delivery may
be announced or unannounced.
Evaluation ratings wilN be disctlssed hy the rater with the faculty memben
concerned to [relp the
teacher rea{lze hoth the strengt[-]s and weaknesses observed in accordance
with Clinical supervision
Practice.
,Afollow-uB visit will he scheduled whenever necessary.
stlpervisol"y evaluation is cornplemented by students' evaluation, whenever possible,
and by self-
evaluation"
A summative eva{uation is done by the Principal and the Academic Coordinator
or equivalent at the
end of tlre school year.
Evaluation of teacl"ler's perforn'lance will be conducted for all faculty rnernbers: regular,
pnobationary, full-time, and pa!"t-time, if any.
Teacfi'lers sha{f riraintain psychological distance when dealing with their students, especlally on
matters corlcerning the acadernic and personal welfane of the stuldents.
They shou{d set a [rlgh stancland of acadenric and scholarly excellence, personal
integrity and finer
values in life.
They shor:ld safeguard the confidentiaiity of any information they corne
across or are entrusted to
them hy tlre students.
Discipline should be fornrative rather punitive. Teacl"lers, therefore,
should avoid threats, insults on
raised voices while they impose student discipline.
Teachers shal! not solicit nor accept favons or gifts from their students,
their parents or others in
their hehaflf in exchar"lge for requested concessions, especlally if undeserved.
Teachens shotlfld alvrrays give due respect to colleagues and rnaintain confidentiality about the
rnforrnatiom they f<mow of one another.
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They shroultJ [al<e fain" shrare in the burclen of specia$ facu0ty cornmittee or nesponsibiNities like
pl-octoning, negistering, amolrg othens.
They shoufirJ stnive to a{ways nnanifest professional loyalty, nrutual confidence and faith in each
othEr, selfr sacn[fice fon the cornrrx$t"x good and cheerful cooperation.
They sl"louNd not nneddtre win:fr the pensonal affairs of their colleagues.
'1|{rey
shou[d turnoven recnrds and othen things to their successor for the continuity of a function,
e.g. as C{r-lh Moderator or any nffice which entails the confidentiality of records and things.
They should sXrend officiaI trme productively or doing things of personal interest. They shouid spend
it as specifiecl ear[ier in tl're duties of a teacl'ler.
llhey shoulld avoici inf{uene ing or"le another in grading any sturdent's performance.
Teachers are expected to surppor"t tl-re legitinnate school poiicies and activities of the administration.
Regandless of personal feelings or pnivate opinions, they should faithfully carry out these policies as long
as they rernain in the lnstitution.
When they nnake public statements ahout their Nife on political options, they should clarify tl'rat these
are thein owffi as pnivate persons, and not the administratlon's.
They should observe proper channe{s whert problenn arises by respecting the ideals and tnadition the
adrn i n istra tiorr u pfi'lcfds"
"["hey
should discharge ttneir d{-it[es efficiently and punctually at all tinnes amd lry accepting extra
assignn'lemts as needed as a sign of their cooperation with the adnrinistration.
Tt'ley ane expected to stnengthen the good public lnnage of the School by thein professional behavior.
Fromote and maintain a smooth and cordia! nelationship with the panents/guardians of students.
Motivate the parents/guandianrs to grarticipate active{y in School functions when their presence is
necessa ry"
Refraln fnom acceptlng rnaterial gifts given by parents in consideration of the student's acadenric
sta n di ng"
Upholcl tfie narrre of the School in whatever dealings they nray hrave with parents and guardians.
While tl'le lmstitution urrderstands the minor failings of its faculty rnembers as
nonnna{, it ls equally concerned when the same are committed habitually or in
gr"oss Klroportion. Thus, in the sp!rit of heiping its faculty members rnaintain a
hann"lonious nelatiomsi"tip, the adnrinistration issues the following for
r"n isc{ ern ea l"lors conr rn i'tted :
-lgrnrl @
iWrittenr warning wql![] s[d{ he imposed by the
j Suspensiori witi'iout pay for not nnoi"e than five (5) days and forfeiture of
D_ DlsnnissaI
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Offense Occurrence
1. Offenses AsaImst Fes"sotls 1t' 2nd 3'o 4th
filropefty
x.5 Taking the {ife of a schroo{ officiaN, ernployee on anybody willfully or
throug['l gross negligence wlthrin the school prernises or crn school
h
U
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SASn/tA FACULW MP,t{UAl- / Fage 25 sf 76
2.3 L.Ising hahlt-ionrning ennr:gs ol" prohIhitecl drugs ln or outside the school
D
pren'n ises
n/1 L.trsimg pnofame, vu{gar, insoler"lt or ohscene {anguage in addressing
anctf'len" perso["]r eri'lplclye*:J off" not hy the school, within the school D C D
prenn ises
2 5 lnnmonaf ity D
Offense Occurnence
5. Othen ffiftemses
5.X Givimg false testirnony riurrrng am official investigatlon authorized by the
D C D
School
5"2 lnisuhcnclination"l, i.e. disohedience reganding assignnnents or order or a
deliherate or wi{ilfuI refusafl to cnl"i'lp{y witl"l a proper reqLiest on denranc{, B C D
wil{ful drsregaro for authori;y
5.3 Delihenate and wiilfur{ failr-rre to chectr< in and or check otit ustng the n
t) C
enlpfloyee's tin'le logbook at the securrity guard's post
5.4 Tan"lpering riv'ith the enEries in the en-lployee's tlrne card, proxy n
C
recording and/on willfui nnls-neconding !n the time cand
5.5 Leaving work assignment c{u!"ir'}g wonk hours witfiout pnior pern'lission B C D
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5.8 F\ccul"l'lr.lfated umexcused absemces of fifteerl (15) days within the school n
vea n
5.12 Violatiol'l of- the schooi puh{isl-led safety rules and regulations t1 C D
third paruv
c n
5.L6 Concealnr"lent of defective work B
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6.1 Any teacher wi"lo does not s['low prf]g!'ess in his or her specific job
1st znd 3'd 4th
Notwithstanding the fonegolng table of penalties, the School may impose stiffer or lighter
penialties dependir-rg upon ti-re circurnstances attendant to the case.
F.2 lt sN-ral$ he the dLrtV of the head of the educational institution to prevent or deter the
comnnissioll of acts of sexual harassn'lent asrd to pr"ovide the procedures for the resolution,
setttennent or prosecL{tion of acts of sexua{ hanassrnent (Sec. 4, R.A. 7877 - The Anti-Sexual
l-{arassrr'lent Act of 1995).
1.,,.3 trrt slhall he the decitarec{ poiicy of the 5an Andres 5chooI of Masinloc tl"lat sexual
harassment
is r:macceptahle behavion and a violation of the Law shall not be tolerated or condoned.
S"4 Definitior-l of Sexual l-.{arassrnent. Education-related sexual harassrnent is connnnitted by an
enng:!oyen, en'lpioyee, teacher, instrLrctor, professon or any other person who, having
authority, ir-lftuence or moral ascendancy over another in an education environment,
derr.lands, requests on ot['lerwise requires any sexual favor from the other, regardless of
whethen the dennand, nequrest on" requirennent for submission is accepted by the object of
tlie said act.
S.S lm an educatio!'t or training-related envinonrnent, sexual harassment is cornmitted:
S.5.:1. Against one wtro is under the care, custody, or supervision of the offender;
S.5.2 Against one wl'lose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted
to the offerlder;
S.5.3 When the sexual favor is rnade a condition to the giving of a passing grade, or
the grantinrg of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend, aNlowance
or otf'ler henefits, privileges, or considerations; or
5"S.4 When 'the sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive
envirorrment for the sttldent, trainee or apprentice.
5.6 Fornns of SexuaN F{anassment.
Sexua{ hanassmenI can consist of any of tl"le following:
S.6.1 Penslstent, unwanted atternpts to change a professional or educational
relatlorlsi'lip to a personal one'
5.6.2 l.,tnwelconne sexuaI flirtations and inappropriate put-downs of individual persons
or ciasses of peop{e. Examples are ii'lcluded, but are not timited to the
fol$ovr:il'lg:
5"6.2.-1" L,trmwe{corne sexuaI advances;
5.6.2.2 Repeated sexually oniented kidding, teasing, jol<ing or flirting;
5.6.2.3 Verhal abuse of a sexua{ mature;
5.6.2"4. Gnaphic con1rnentary about an individual's body, sexual prowess or
sexual deficiencies;
S"6.2.5 Derogatory on derneaning cornments about wornen in general, whether
sexual or noU
5.6.2.6 Leering, whistNing, touchlng, pinching or brushing one's body against
anothen's body;
5.6"2.7 Offensive cnucle language; and
S"6.2.8 Displaying objects or pictures, which are sexual in nature that would
create hostile or offensive work or living environments.
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5.6.6.1 Ligfiit sexual harassrnent cases are those to which these rules attach the
penalty of reprimand and warning.
5.5.6.2 Less serious sexual harassment cases are those to which these rules
attach ttrte penalty of suspension.
5.6.6.3 Serious sexual harassment cases are those to whiclr these rules attach
tl-re penalty of dismissal.
5.6.7 Sanctions are not impedirnents to Court Action. Administrative sanctions shall
not he considened an impedirnent to possible prosecution in the proper civil
corirts of sexua{ hanassment cases. ln this case, the offender shall be given the
sanction of pneventive suspension.
5.6.E Cornnnissior-l of Sexual Harassrnent Outside the Campus. The School shall take
cognizamce of sexual harassment cases committed by the n'rembers of its
connnnul'lity outside the institution's campus and beyond classroom hours in any
of the following cases:
5.6.9 GnievancePnocedunes
llfre Disciptinany Boand is hereby created. The Board shall conduct meetings, as the
case !-nay he, with en'lployees, teachers, and students to increase understanding and
prevent lnciclents of sexual harassment. lt shall also conduct the investigation of
al{eged cases constituting sexual hanassment acts.
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9"6.10 Righn. i:q Due Fnocess. No disciplinany action shall be applied upon erring
menlher of the educational cornnnunity except for cause and after due process
shai[ fi'lave beerr ohserved. ln sexual hanassnnent cases, the alleged offender
rnust he affordeel due process and as nruch confidentiality as possible duringthe
process to proteat thre good nanne of the offender as well as of the School.
S"6.1'n Fnocecjuna! Fnocess Standards. Tt-re following procedunal due process standards
mrust $:e n"let in sexual harassnrent cases:
S"6.12 Liahi0lty ot the Ernpioyer, Head of the lnstitution. The ernpNoyer or head of the
instltultion s{'rall he liable for damages ansing frorn the acts of sexual harassment
cornnr.ltttec{ ir"l the education or trainlng environment if the employer or head of the
institution is !nfornned of such acts bV the offended party but fails to nnake
innrnediate aetion on the corilplalnt flled;
b"6 L3 Wnitten Reconds and Privacy r:f Parties. Careful written neconds of cases of
sexulaI hanassment nnust he [<ept, but precautions should be taken to protect the
privacry ot a{l parties involved as n'lulch as possible.
F"5.14 Freventive Suspension of ti-le Accused inr Sexual Harassrnent Cases. Any
nnenlhe11 of the educatianal community may be placed immediately under
g:rreventive suspension during the pendency of the heaning of the charges of
serious seNual hanassrnent acts fi{ec{ against him/her if the evidence of his/her
g6itt is stt"ong and tfre School head is n'rorally convinced that the continued stay
of the accusecl during the peniod of investigation constitutes a distraction to the
norri.lal operations of the instlttition or poses a risl< or danger to the life or
propei"ty of the other men'lbers of the educational community.
5"6.15 Freventive Suspensiol'l of Student. The preventive suspension of student
exceeclir"lg twenty (20%) percent of the prescribed school days shall be reported
to tl"re Regional Office of the Depantment of Education'
5.6.16 lncpnllimating lnnocent Members of the Educational Community. Any rnernber
of the Sctroo{ wlro, hy any act not constituting perjury, shall directly incniminate
or impute to an inr-locent mennber of the sarne community the cornmission of
sexua{ harassrirent act shaNl he punished by exclusion or ter!'nination as the case
nnay bs.
5.C;"17 Intrigi".xirrg Agalmst [-{onor or Reputation. The penalty of exclusion or
tern"lination, as the case rnay be, shall be irnposed for any intrigue involving
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SASMA FACtll-W MAff{iAl- /Fage 3a af 76
sexual helrassnlemt act that has for its principal purpose to besrnirch the
honor
or nepcltation of a rnernber of tlre School con'lmunity'
Ch{ApTHR'\i$[0.ffiRIEVA$ueH[ViEcfi4Atu[s[VnAzumV0LtJINTARVARBBTRATSSh$
2. FoIlcY Statennent
It is the pci{icy of the rigfirts of al{ workers and create an atrnosphere of [iigh
CESDI Schclo0s griarantee
and professionally held conferences
nlorale hy nesolving conl6llaints and/on grievances through friendly
as possible'
fotiowil-rg sys'd-en'ratic proceciunes and pnocess settlernents as expeditiously
3. Defimition of Tennns
or implemerltation of
A ,,gnievance,, is any connplaint, suhmitted in writing, on the interpretation
The written complaint states the nature
contract, agreement, or personr'lel poNicies and other isSuances.
of the c0aim, the facts in suppoflt of the clalrn, and the relief
requested.
,.lrnri.lediate l,.lead" refers to the superior of the unit or departrr'lent where the ernployee is attached'
,,Conciliation,' is a process wlrere the disputing parties meet in a confenence to state their demands
ancl positions witl-r the airn of diplomaticatly reaching a
viable agreement facilitated by a third party
known as ttie "conciiiatof"".
,,conclliatiori comnnittee" refers to a committee whose function is to intervene via diplomatic
a meeting of the rninds between the
nregotiations of differences and reconcile the dispute by facilitating
Board (AB)'
prntl*u" This "connnnittee" is conrlposed of the n'lennbers of the Arbitration
,,Arhltration" is a process, a confidential proceeding, where a third party known as the "arbitrator"
agreement or award in a labor dispute'
reconlrnemds to the school Head a viab{e settlennent or final
,,Anhitrationr Comrnittee" refens to a cornnnittee whose function is to decide upon a viable settlement
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"[Vledi;rtior-u" is a pnocess wihene [he clisputing parties rneet in a conference to state threin dernands
and posltinns wlthr lLl"le ain'l oi' c[ipioma'tiealfly reaching a viahie agreennent as forwarded flry a tliird party
{<mowr"l a:; ih e "r-riie,.:{iatclr".
Fnefiirnimary Steps
Cori'16:flaimant (en"lp{oyee}should seel< the adv]ce of the departnnent or unit steward (an ennployee
who u;as trainerj im conciliatiom/n'rediation teehniques but is not a mennber of thre committee). When the
issue is ulnresolved at this suage, tf'le steward rl'lay sLrggest a conference with the irnnnediate head. When
tfre issue is still unreso{ved, the complaint is written and fonwarded to the Chairman of the Arbitration
Board (AB) anrd copy furnrshed the Schroo{ l-{ead.
l'f the con'lplaint is agaimst ti-le in'lrnediate head or t['le stewand, the complainrt is written and
fonwarded to the Chairnran of tlae Arhrtration Board (AB) and copy furnished the School Head.
The cannplainant fllls up a {'onrn secured frorn tl"re Chainman of the AB to officially request for a
fonn'la{ intenvention - corrciliation or arbltration. Thre complainant cites the nature and scope (facts
pertaining to) of the gnierrance"
The At3 sets a preliminarSr c,onference wit{n the cornplainant two (2) days after suhrnission of the
otlficIai reqi"test.
[-he l\B sets a con$'erence with jlhe ottler concermed panty and thereafter the concerned party
off{ciaflly wnites t{'le counten ne6lly on the conaplaint/grievance, which is submitted to the Chairrnan of AB
anei copy furnrsfl"lec{ the SchooI i-{ead.
l-he,rrB evalLla'[es the facts o1i the gnlevance fnonn the connplainant and the cou{'lter neply of the
concernecl pani"y"
llflie AB st"lhsun'les initiai[y [["le concilIation-mediation nnethodology by setting up a conference to
hoth parties"
Thre AB reviews the posltionls of both parties imrnediately after the conference and agrees on the
points clf onder fon conc[niatron.
The AB cal{s hoth parties two (2) days after the review to discuss the points of order for conciliation.
lf a settlennent is neaehed, a Covenant of Conciliation Agreement is signed by both parties. lf no
settlennent is neached, the AB cllanges level to nnediation.
Tl-le AE pnesents setttrernent proposals to both parties. T[re contesting parties are given two (2) days
to review the settlennent proposaNs suhmitted by the AB.
lf a settilennent is neacfi"led, a covenant of Mediatiol'l Agreernent is signed by both parties. lf no
settlerraen'l is neached, tlne AB changes leve{ to arhltratiori.
The,e,E neviews anc.i ne-evatuates the extent of positions of both parties and the polnts of order by
whic!-l the'two pan"ties faileci to com"lprornise"
The,AB cal{s fon the flnal huearir-lg three {3} days aften tl'le last conference.
The l\E necomnlenrds their ciecisior"l to the Fresident fon appnoval. When approved or a rnodification
fnom tfi're Fresident is in orcier the AE calis hoth parties fon the decision and/or award/settlernent. The
AB notlftes a{{ urri'rsle{e6iartnxents for t{"le in'lplementation of the decision or awands/settlement.
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When the decision or awand [s unacceptahle, tlre conrplainant rnay appeal to the School Head.
The ,4ppeal
The complarnanrt suhrnits a wnitten appeal to the Sclrool Head citing the unfavorable provisions of
the decision.
The Sctrool Head calls for the cornplainant for a conference.
When the decision of the School Head is acceptable, the complainant settles to the final action of
rhe AB.
When unacceptabte, the corr'lplalnant by virtue of democratic principles may utilize other legal
rneans as providertr hy the Constltution of the Republic of thre Philippines.
Must have con'lpleted a pnofessior"laI training or-l arbitration given by a recognized agency.
lVlust he {<nowledgeable ln areas not covered by the professional training on arbitration (i.e., human
relations, socia! and school legislations, etc.)
Must be of known prohity and integrity coupled with high sense of justice and fairness.
8. Tenulre
Sha{l servefor a terrn of one (1) year and rnay be recommended fon a re-appointment theneafter.
ln acknowledging the gravity of wori<, the remuneration (in the form of honorarium) is dependent
on the pen load equrivalent as a practlce in the CESDI schools.
The Arbrtnation Board functions accondinrg to the scope and lirnitations of the
definition c*ted above.
10. Quot"uri'l
The Arhitnation Boand rneets and decides on the recommendation to the case
when 2/3 of the nnernbers are present.
i.1". Vacancies
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The ini'rnleoliate head resolves disputes within the ambit of the functions of the
r.r l"l it/depa ntnnent.
TRAt\l5FHR nefers to the rnovernent ol' teachers from one Catholic school to another Catholic school
wlthin the Diocese of lha provicneei that the following wiil be observed:
2"1 Fifty {50%i of the tot6al numher o{'yeans of service will he considered after a year of probation.
l\leanurhile, thre teachen sha{l neceive the basic sanany of a new teacher in the institution where the
teacher transferrecn.
Tenure colrtinues
Aprl0 saiany aften one school year of service; Apnil & May salany after two (2) schoolyeans of senvice.
Senvice reconci fnonrr prevlous school should be surhnnitted
55S Pnen'rium prayable by the schooN hased on saNary rate in the school where the teacher
transfenned.
Shouid not witlrdraw tlneir retirernent prerniums fnom the Diocese
Letten of recomniendation fron'l previous Director and Principal.
TEACI-{ERS ON LEAVE;
By fonce on'circurnstance, suc['l as senious illness, serious marital problems, in'ln'lediate fanrily affains, a
teacher may he atlowecl to taice a pnolonged Ieave of abserrce without pay from the schooN. For a full-
tin.le regr.rfla!" teacl"rer taking an authorizec{ leave of absence for six months or more, he/she shall not be
entitleci to a vacation pay for Aprii and lVlay. For full-tln'le regular teacher taking an authorized leave of
absence rl'on five (5) months on less, he/she shall be entitlecl to a vacation pay for the month of April only.
Ful[-tirne regulan teachens whc sl"la{[ ta[<e a nnaternity leave fron'l the months of February to March are
entit{ec{ [o their vacation pay of April and May provided, however, that the said teacher shall render
his/her services to the schoo! ilnrnediately after thein authorized maternity leave of absence. The same
policy appf,ies to teachens who wii{ be having their nnaternity leave of absence withrin the rnonths of April
and Mair.
A teachrer, before the expiratlon of f-lis/fier authorized leave of absence for a year, should express in
writing not later tl"ran the finst {1't} day of February his/her desire to be reinstated for the foliowing
school year. On the other hand, a Leacher who fails to do so shali be considered resigned. The letter of
notification shaNI he addressed to tlre schoo{ head.
SEPARATION is the termination of the ernployen-employee relationship through resignation,
abandonrnent, retinenrent, or dismissa{.
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tEEsrGivATr0i\
A resignation is a sepanatlon fnom the service of the school at the initiative of the employee/teacher.
Any facuity n'ler,"]ben wllo shall nesign fnom tl'le School is required by law to give a written notice of
such imtentlon to the Schrool Heerci at $east thir"ty (30) days before the said resignation tal<es effect'
Uponi the titing of the writtem resignation notice, the teacher must secure and accornplish a faculty
rnennher's clearance Forrrr (see Appendix on Clearance Form) and clear himself of all accountabilities and
other oh{igatiol'ls wlth the SchoCI{. This means that any school's property, record, documents, keys, and
ott'ler asse'ts in the teacher's gtossesslom, custody or contnol rnust be submitted to the Pninclpal not later
tfi"lan one {1) day irnrnediately hefore the {etten of reslgnation ta[<es effect.
A resignation, situation and need, rnay be accepted on take effect
depenc$ir-rg $0^i ttne school
!n"nrnediate{y og1 tftne date of suhnnrission of the notice of reslgnation, regardless of whethen tlre sarne was
fi0ed withsut complrance wrth the ti'lir"ty (30) daV-notice or whether the faculty rnember has specified a
preferrecl cfate when the res{gnation takes effect. Shou{d he/she re-apply after nesignation, the said
teaclrer shrait he consiclered a rlew teact-ler.
ABA[\l D0l\lt\lElNT
Any teacf'len shratl he ternninated fnom the service fon having abandoned his/her employment when
helshe:
1 Absents hinrsetf/herself for three (3) consecutive days without prior written notice to and/or
appnoval of the Pnincipal. ln extrerne cases, text message notifying the Principal of such absence
n'lay be a{lowed.
2" Ta!<es upon hirnself/henself to leave or to ternrinate his/her ennployment without the prior
appnova{ of andlor acceptance hy the School Director; or
n
.1. Does not appear at the speci'Fied date and tirne of return after an authorized leave of absence.
SLiSPrNSi[]l\
This is a sepan"ation o'f a faculty r-nember frorn the Schoot for a definite period of time as a nesult of minor
infnactlon arf schc,o! rules and neguiatiolls.
LAY.OFI:
1. S1lbstitr,lte teacl-rers are automatically laid off upon tt-le eNpiration of their period of ernployment
as indicated in the employrnent coritl"act.
2. llhe cessatiol'l in thle operatiofrt of one or more departments or section(s) of the school
automatrcal{y lays off the teachen connected therein, unless their contract is renewed upon the
discretior-l of the Dinecton"
L. This is a cornplete sepanatlon from t[-le service of the school with the cause arising from willful
violatlons on seriouls infnaction of school policies, rules and regulations, incornpetence,
il.lsubordipation, clisf'ronesty, I-rahituai absenteeisrn, inability to rneet the school's standards of
perfornnance and otl'ler :;erious nnIsdeeds.
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v_. This is ul-l.lplen"lenterj in accol"dan-lce with the rules and regulations of tl"le School rn coi'lfornnity
wi.th existing and app[lcahle 0aws arrd imp{ernentlng regulations.
RF-f lRi:MHill!T
his/her 60'h
This is sepanaticr.l fnonl the sctloclil at the end of the schoo| year when the teacher celebrates
hinthdav.
APPEfi\JMOEH$
\lAtviE 5cl-tr001, a Catho[ic educational institution cxuly negisterectr with SEC as a non-stocl<, non-
CIF Tl-.lE
profit col"6ronation"l, owned hy the Diocese of lba and govenned by its Board of Trustees in accordance
with the Conporatiom Code of the PhiliXipines and existing under and by virtue of the Laws of the
Phllippirrres, wlth pt"it'lcipal office in of Office), represented by
nefenred to as the FIRST PARTY.
-*(l\anle of tl-re Schoof head), heneinaften---(Place
AI\D
NAN/F OF TEACF{ER, DATE AI\ID PL,ACE OF EIRTF{, AGE, CITIZENSF{IP, CIVIL STATUS,
MAILII\G ADDRESS,
DEGREE-|\IAiORlN--_, csE PASSER (lF APPLICABLE), LET PASSER WITF{
GRADE,
wtTr\E55tTl-{
Ttrat the FiRSl- pARTy, in r-onsideration of the rnr-ltual covenants and agreernents rnade herein,
hereby
hires ant.[ appoinrs rhe SECOT\D PARTV as a FtiLL-TIME PROBATIONARV TEACI-{ER fon the Scl'rool year
fnom June __,Z00S to March 30, 2005 on the following agreed terms and conditions:
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3. The SECOND PARTY agrees to perform efficiently and regularly the duties and functions of
fris/hen position, including the duty to assist in the enrolment and school activities or programs
which may take place at times on Saturdays and Sundays, and to attend punctually to and for
the entire period all assigned classes, rneetings, seminars, workshops, in-service training,
retneat/recollections, and those tasl<s assigned to her from time to time by the FIRST PARTY
tl"r ro ugl-l its d u ly a uttrorized representative;
4. That the SECOND PARTY agrees and binds himself/herself to submit punctually the grade sheets,
class records anrd test papers within the prescribed period; to require the students the use of
textbool<s and manuals prescribed by the FIRST PARTY only; not to sell tickets for any thing, or
collect or solicit money or anything frorn the students for any academic project or any purpose
not approved and authorized by the FIRST PARTY, the violation of which will be prejudicialto the
continuance of the conti"aaU
5. That upon the expiration of this contract, the teacher shall cease to be the ernployee of the
Scl'lool rinNess the teacher and the School enter into another contract;
6. That in the event the SECOND PARTV desires to resign, he/she must inform the FIRST PARTY in
writing at least thirty (30) clays pnior to the end of the academic term on the intended date of
ieaving the School to ailow the School enough time to look for a replacement;
7. That the SECOND PARTV acl<nowledges that he/she has been given a copy of the Faculty/School
Manual and has been informed of the standards by which his/her performance will be
evaluated;
g. That in the event the SECOND PARTY decides to renew the contract for the succeeding school
year, the FIRST PARTY reserves its right to renew or not renew said contract, subject to the
perfornnance rating of the SECOND PARTY which should be at least SATISFACTORY;
g. That this contract shall terminate for breach of any of its terms and conditions by the SECOND
pARTy or for any cause allowed by law, or rules and regulations of the Department of Education,
as well as in the event of the dissolution of the FIRST PARTY, or the appointment of receiver or
assignee in case of insolvency, or change in the management and administration of the FIRST
PARTV, or for othen causes for dissolution in accordance with law;
10. That this contract shall also terminate automatically upon its expiry date without need of any
prior notice therefone fron'l the FIRST PARTY.
lNWlTNE5SHERECIF,thepantieshenetohavehereuntoSettheirhandsthis-dayof
in the City of Olongapo/Province of Zambales, Philippines.
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ACI(hi OWLEDGEMENT
Before n're, l\otary Fuh|ic im the Pnovrnce of Zamhales, Philippines/Olongapo City, Philippines, personally
appearec{ the fo{lowing:
l(nown to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the forgoing instrument and
acknowledged tf^rat the same Is their and voluntary act and deed.
Doc" No"
Page No.
BooN< No.
Series of
t\AME CIF Tl-.lE Catholic educational institution duly registered with the
SCHOOT-, a
5EC as a non-stock, non-profit conporation, owned and rnanaged by the Diocese of lba, and existing
under and bV vintue of the Laws of the Philippines, with principal office in
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SAS,l,tA FACULTY MANUAL / Fage 38 of 76
AI\D
NAh4E OF TEACHEiI, AGE, DATE & PI-ACE OF BIRTF{, CITIZENSI..IIP, CIVIL STATUS, MAILING ADDRESS,
DEGREE-MAJOR l\1, LET PA55ER WlTl-{.----GRADE, hereinafter referred to as the SECOND PARTY.
\AIITi\IESSETI..{
That the tIRST pARTV, in consiclenation of the nnr-rtual covenants and agneements rnade herein, hereby
l"lires and appoiirts the SECOND PARTY on the following agreed terms and conditions:
1. That ttre SECOND PARTV agrees to render his/her full-time services as a regular employee of the FIRST
PARTY as in such capacities and tasks as the FIRST PARTY may direct in
connection thenewith, diligently, efficiently and assiduously, effective for a
ren'luneration of per nronth, payable sen'li-nr, onthly;
2. That the SECOND PAR"IY agrees and binds himself/herself to faithfully comply with and abide by the
Departmenrt of Education's policies, standands, mennoranda, circulars, and all the policies, standards,
directives, nnenroranda, voluntary arhitration procedure, rules and regulations of the FIRST PARTY, as
welI as his/l-rer durties, functions and responsibilities determined and established by the FIRST PARTY,
and witlr those which rnay and shall be promulgated and issued in the future from time to time by the
FIRST PAR d-Y;
3. 1-hat the SECOT\D PARTV agrees to penforrn efficiently and regulanly the duties and functions of his/her
position, inclgding the duty to assist rn the enroNlrnent and school activities or programs which may tal(e
p{ace at tirnes on Saturdays and Sundays, and to attend punctr.lally to and fon the entire period all
assigned classes, meetings, seminars, workshops, in-servlce training, retreat/recollections, and those
tasks assigned to hlm/hren fnonn time to tlme by the FIRST PARTY througir its duly authorized
nepresentative;
4. That the SECOND PARTY agrees and hinds himself/herself to submit punctually the grade sheets, class
records and test papers within the prescribed period, to require students the use of textbooks and
manuals prescribed by ttre FIRST PARTY only; not to sell tickets or any thing, or collect or solicit money
or anytlxing frorn students for any academic project or any purpose not approved and authorized by the
FIRST PARTV, the violation of which shall be a ground for termination of this contract;
5. That upon the nesignation of the SECOND PARTY, or termination of this contract by the FIRST PARTV
for breaclr of any of tl"le terms ancl conditions of this contract, or for any valid or just cause authorized
by law, particularly by the DOLE, the FIRST PARTY shalN be under no obligation whatsoever to pay any
severance or separatiorl pay to the SECOND PARTY;
6. That in the event the SECOND PARTY desires to resign, he/she must inforrn the FIRST PARTY in writing
thinty (30) days prion to tt'le end of the acadennic term or the intended date of leaving the school ln order
to give thae FIRST PARTV enougl'r tirr"re to look for a neplacement;
7" That the teacher acknowledges that helshe has been given a copy of the Faculty/School Manual and
has been imformed of the standands, poNicies, nules and negulations by which lris/her performance will be
evaluated;
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for hneach of any of the terrns and conditions of this contract by the
B. That this contract shall termlrrate
SECOND pARTV on for any cause allowed by law, or rules and regulations of the FIRST PARTY,
Departrnent of Education, as well as in the event of the dissolution of the FIRST PARTY, or the
appointrnent of neceiver or assignee in case of insolvency, or change ln the management and
adnninistration of the FIRST PARTV or for other causes for dissolution in accordance with law.
lNl WIThIESS F{EREOF, the parties hereto hrave hereunto set their hands this of
in the Province of Zambales, Philippines/City of Olongapo, Philippines.
-day
WITI\E55 WITNESS
BEFORE ME, a Notary Publlc, for ancl in the Province of Zambales/City of Olongapo, personally appeared:
l(1lown to me and known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged tfiat the sanne is their free and voluntary act and deed'
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SASI,|A FACULW MANUAL / Page 40 of 76
Doc. fiIo.
Page \lo.
Book No.
Series of;
APPOIhITMEI\lT
To:
Depantment :
your signature wi!l signify your acceptance of this appointment, and your compliance with the above
mentioned conditions.
REMUNER,ATION; P
PRII\CIPAL DI RECTOR
COINFORIVE:
Appointee
DATE:
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SASf,tA FACTJLW MANUAL / Page 41 of 76
Date:
"fl'eachen
Narne of
Address
Dean Sir/lVladan"r:
Fon youn teacl-ring assignrrnent ([oad) and a clarification of the terms and conditions of this appointment,
you should confer witfi the Frincipat of the School'
Accepted:
Date
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SAS&IA FACULTY MANUAL I Page 42 of 76
i\lame of Teact'ler
Addness
Dear Sir/Madanra:
Vouareirenebyappointedclassroomteacherassubstittltefor--(Nameofteacher
-::',;
T: T:1
henefits nequined by law, effective
#,, lffi il lJ" ;i ffi "'ff :? il, x'J :' :lii I ll il " #; :J lr?T:i;:"l'(Name
up to or upon Mr./Ms.
;:' :
of teacN'lel being substittited) return to service, whichever comes first'
For your teacl^ting assignrnents and a ciarification of the terrns and conditions of this appointment letter,
you shou{d coirfer with the Frincipa{ of tl"le 5cl'rool.
This appointment is subject to existing laws and the School's policies, standards, and regulations
inclr,ldi6g hut pot {innited to the preparation of subject syllabus, lesson plan, the giving of examinations
on ttle dates scheduled, the connection of the exarnination papers, the submission of gnades within the
prescnibed periad and the l<eeping of regular class l-rours.
This appointrneftt sha{$ terrr"llnate on its expiration as indicated l'rereof without any written notification'
President/Directon
Accepted:
-T'eacfi'len
Nan'le of
Date:
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Date:
Narne of Teachen
Addness
Dear 5rn/Madana:
You are herehy appointerJ tull-tirne classroom teacher on a permanent/regular status with
con-lpenrsation at F a month, exclusive of the cost of living allowance, if applicable,
anci other fninge benefits requlred by law, effective June
Accepted:
Date:
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APPOI NTIU E NT COhITRACT FOR PRI hICI PAL/VI CE PRI I\CI PAL
Date:
f\lanne of Apporntee
Address
Dear 5ir/Madam:
You ane l"renehy appointed Pnincipan/Vice Principal with connpensation at P a nronth for a
This appointment will be subject to existing laws and the School's policies, standards and regulations
that have been and n'lay heneafter be pnomulgated and shall automatically terminate as of the
expiratiol.l hereof without any funthen written notification, unless nenewed by mutual consent of the
parties"
Fnesident/Directc,n
Accepteri:
Nanne of Appointee
L-r.l [e:
School personnel in each institr-ltion shall enjoy the following rights in addition to other rights provided
for under othren relevant laws:
t. '1ihe
night to have free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to avaifi of effective channels
of cornnnr-lnicatio{'l witfr the appropriate acadernic and administrative bodies of the school.
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') The rigl-rt to he provided witlr free legal servlce by the appropriate government office, in case of
purbIic schoo{ personnel, and through the school authorities concerned in the case of private
schoo{ 6:ersonnel, when charged in an adrninistrative, civil and/or criminal proceeding by a party
on panties othen tl'lam the schoo{ or regulatory government authonities concerned for" any action
c,:npmitteci cflinectly in the NawfulS discharge of professional duties and/or in defense of school
,- -.11;^;^-
titfNtr-uE)"
? "t'he night to establish or joIn, and maintain labon organizations andfor self-regulating
61,-.ofessir:nal organrzations choice to promote thelr welfare and deferld their interests.
o'f, tftrein
"l"he
4." night to be free frnn'l involuntary contrihutions except those approved or irnposed by their
ou,/n or"ganizations.
-TEACF{
SpECIAL ri NGI-.{TS p\i\ D/PRlVi LEG [5 OF I l\{G OR ACADEIVI I C 5TAFF
ln addition to tlne nigtlts of every sctroo{ personnel as provided in the preceding Section 3 hereof, each
nlennfuer of the [eaching or acaclenaic staff of a schooi shall enjoy the following rights and/or privileges:
L. The right to he free fronr any compulsory assignnnents not related to their duties as defined in
theln appoi6ltrnents on ernploynrler-lt contracts unless compensated therefore in accordance with
e:<isting {aw.
2" trhe right to inteNlectua{ propenty as pnovided by applicable laws.
3. The right to be cneenned persons in authonity, entitled to protection and due respect, when
acting the discharge of lawful duties and responsihilities.
il.'l
4. The nigl.lt to be accorded thre opportltnity to cf'roose alternative career channels either in school
ac1nninistration or c{assroorn teaching, or othen lines of endeavor in the school, for purposes of
{:a r^eer adrra mcerneu'l t.
Teachers shalt, in adc{ition to comptying with othrer duties and obligations under existing laws:
t. Ferforrn their acaden'ric c{i.lties in accordance with the philo.sophy, goals and objectives of the
school.
2. Be accountable fon the efficient and effective attainment of specified learning objectives in
$lursuance of national development goals, within the limits of available
school resources.
3. Render regular reports to the school on the performance of each pupil or student and to the
Iatter or their parents or guardians as nnay be necessary, with such necessary suggestions for
innprovepnent as calied for by the circumstances of each individual pupil or student.
A Assulrr"le 1he responsihi0ity of rnalntaining their professional growth and advancernent and
sr.istainimg professiomalism in their behavior at a!l tin'les,
rJ. llefrain fronyl nlla{<lng deductions in the scholastic ratings of pupils on students, for any act that is
clearly n'lot a nnarcifestation of poon scl'lolarship.
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'
6. panticipate as agents of constructive social, econon"lic, moral, intellectual, cultural and political
cfl'laglge in the schoo{ arrtj con'lnnunity within the context of national policies.
1,. Ensure the effectiveness of lthe teacf'rer in terrns of instructional competence and professional
performance/ suctrt as: conce{'n fon professional standards and growth, concern for the total
sctrool pflogram, effectivenress in collegial interaction and communrity building, thoughtful
contributions to the teacl"ling rninistry through constructive participation in school activities,
panish activities, connnnur-llty extension service, and academic endeavors;
Z" Deterrnlne areas for innproving teacher classroom and institutional perfonmance;
3. Reward suprerior/outstanding performance.
1. lnstnqctional PlAniliqts
2. lrr$tructionaI Assesqrraerll
3. lnstructional Assessnr'lent
in accordance with the adopted grading system of the lnstltution with sufficient
Rates studen'lts
evidence frorn written worl<, hands-on activities and transforms/projects to assess students'
per"fonmar"rce.
5uhmits grades o$1 ton'le.
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2. LeadershipActivities
Intensive positive support to colleagues in tearn work activities such as participation in programs/
fund raising activitles, etc. ( 2 p:olnts fon maxirnurn support).
4. Attei'rds and panticipates in nneetings anid officialfunctions of the lnstitution (2 points for perfect
attenda nce).
5. Farticipates lnr the conrrr"nunity eNtension projects of the lnstitution ( 3 points for rnaximum
attendance).
6. School Senvice
Renders service duning the sennester/Cl"lristmas/sumrner break or outside class hours/days. (3 points
for nnaxi n"lu n'l a ppea ra nce).
Substitutes for absenrt co-teachens in the area (2 for maximum substitutiorl).
Supervises stuclent/class activities (2 points for maxirnum supervision)
SUMMARY:
FACTORs POINTS
(Teachen) (Principal)
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'Ihis is an instnulrr.lent ulsed for ohservation of classnoorn perforrnance, "on the spot", ol" scheduled.
Encirc{e t{"re nunnkren of those iterns observed to he implemented by the teacher under each category. (
30 points)
Z. tlses appropriate de|iverv strategy - ways of providing information for students to acquire the
{earning.
Frovides specifrc feedback on responses tlrat are correct/incorrect and why they are so.
Frovides feedfuack to stlldents hy repeating, panapl'lrasing, applying, or extending their correct
responses.
V. Cfloses lessot'l by usil'lg an appropniate strategy.
lnvolves stt"ldents il'l sunnnnanizlng the Iesson.
5urnnnarizes the nnain points of the lesson'
Pt"ovides an intenestir-lg "clincher" to bring the lessotl to an effective close and leave the students
with sonxething to think abourt"
Tel{s t[.le stuclents what they will be studying the next day and how it relates to what they have been
studying duning tlre day's lessol'1.
B" provides summative evaluation t[xat nneasures students' achievernent at any point during the
Nessol.r "
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F0l[\lT5:
REMARi(5;
Signed:
Tfuis eva{uation inrstrunrent is c{esigned to rneasure the present instructional system in terms of:
pART L:
Piease encircle the nurnber of the itern(s) you observed to have been implernented or
demonstrated by the teacfi'rer. (L4 points]
NAME OF FACULTV
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t. The teachen presents appnopniate learning conditions to facilitate development and attainment
of ohjectives.
StinluBates stucle6ts'invoivernent and interest in leannring by organizing activities and the classroom
to faci{itate {ea rning.
{Vlaintains an orderly systern for housekeeping duties suclr as attendance, checkinrg, prayer/
distributing or col{ecting papers.
Maintains student behavion conducive to learning-
The follgvrring iterns will lEaoi you into the cornpetencies expected of workers in the system,
to Nook
Enrcircle tire numhen of those ltems observed to be demonstrated by the teacher under each category.
(30 point)
1". FersonalGnowth
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3. Fenfonnrrance Accotrt-ltahitity
4. Corporate Citlzenship
Dedicates one's life in tf'le onganization as a journey towards the Vision, Mission and Goals of the
orga n izatiot'l "
Mafires sulre that one's petrsonal values continually get aligned with the core values of the
organizatiol"l.
Upholds/Defends the sctroo{'s pollcies, nules and/on regulations and stands by the onganization on
particulan issures.
Gives fu[[ cornrr"litment to achieven'lent of goals.
Displays personal integnity and professional behavion.
Rating:
Teachen Evaluaton
(Signatune oven Pninted hlarne) (Signature over Pninted Narne)
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EODE OF HT'FONCs
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RHSffiLUTOON flSffi.435
5ERBH5 OF 1997
pu$RsuA[sT Tffi Tff{H pROVISSONS ffiF PARAGRAPH (E], ARTgetH gl, oF R"A. N0. 7836, ST${ERWISE
*p$4[10-Up0$NE5"rHAeHffiRs pROFESS!CINALIaATI0IN ACT OF 1994" AhlD PARAGRApFI (A],
D(NOWN AS TS4H
SHCTSShI ffi, P"M. Nffi" 223, AS AIVIHh$DEM, T[-iH tsCIARD FOR PROFESSIOIVAL TEACI'IERs I'IEREtsV ADOPTS
ANM PROrV!LB[.GAT'85 T'h!E FMI.LOWNN6 'CODE CIF FT[.{[C5 FOR PROFESS!CIhiA[. TEAChIERS""
PREA[MMLH
Teachers are dully llcensed pnofessionals who possess dignity and reputation with high n'loral values as
weiI as technicaI and pno{'esslona{ connpetemce. lrr the practlce of their noble profession, they strictly
adhere to, ohserve, and pracfic* this set of ethlcal and nnonai principles, standard, and values'
SFClltOi{ :t.. The philippime ConstItult!on pnovides tha'[ all educational institutions shall offen quality
educatir:1'1 fon a[0 FiNipiuo cirlizel"ls, a visior.l that nequllres professionally competent teachers cornmitted to
its fg$[ reaIizatlon. The provisi,::nrs of thls CocNe shra{l appiy, therefore, to aliteachers in all scl"lools in the
Ptnilippin es.
SECTNOi\ This Code covei"s a{i public and pnivate schoo! teachers in all educational irlstitutions at the
Z.
preschoo!, pninnany, eler,lentary, and seconrdany ievels wt-lether academic, vocational, special, technical,
or non-fonn-lal. The tenrn "TEACHfR" sl"lall include indr-lstrial art or vocational teachers and all other
persons prerforming supervlsary and/on adrninistrative functions in all school at the aforesaid levels
whethen on full-tirme on part-tin"le basis"
SECT|Ot{ t.The schroo{s are the nunsenies of the citizens of the State. Each teacher is a tnustee of the
cultuna! arlrj eclucational Lieni'tage of the nation and is under obiigation to transmit to learners such
heritage as wel! as to elevate national rnorality, prornote nrational pride cultivate love of country, instill
allegiance to t["le Constitution anc{ nesirect for all duly constituted authorities, and pnornote obedierlce to
the Iaws oli'the 5tatel.
SECTTOI\i ;t.Eveny [eachen on scfrrool official shall actively help carry out the declared policies of the
State, amr,{ shall tat<e an oatt"l 1rr: il["lis effect,
sECTIO[\l 3. ln the interest of the State of the Filipino people as nnuch as of hls own, everv teachen shall
he physlcaily mem[a8ly and nnonatly tfit.
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SECl"l0{r,! ;i" Every teachen shalll ioossess and actulailize fu{lcori'lrnitrnent and devotion to duty.
SECTIOhI 5. Even,teacLier shall not e0rgage Ini the prcnvlotian of any political, religlotls, or other partisan
intenest. anci shrali mot, clinect[y or rnclirectiy, so{icit, nequire, collec't, or neceive any money, senvice, othen
vatuab{e nlatenial tronn any person or e!'}tity fon such purposes.
SECl-lCIhl 6" Every teact"ler shati vo'[e and sl-rall exercise all other constitLltiona{ rights and
respol.lsikr;{ities
SECT|Ol\! 7. A teacher sha[{ n{rU use his positiori on official authority of influence to coerce any other
pei"so!") to fo!low any political counse of action.
SECTIOi11 E. Eveny teachrer shafit em.ioy academic freeclom anc{ shall have the privilege of sharing the
pnoclgcI of his reseanc{res amd investigations, pnovided that, if the results are irrinrlical to tt-le declared
policies q}f the State, [l-ley sl.la{t be dnawn to the proper authorities for appropriate remedia{ actlon.
SECTNON :n.. A teacher is a rlaciiitator o'f {earnlng and of the development of the youth; he shall,
thlerefope, remden the hest. senvi,r:es by pnoviding an enviromnnent conducive to such leanning and growth'
SECTtOi\x Every teacher s{ra[[ pnovide {eadei"ship and initiative to actively ioarticipate irr cornmunity
;1.
nnolierylemts for monai, Socia[, ec{ucatiOnat, econ6nnic and civiC betterment.
SFCTIOi! 3. Eveny teacher shall rnenit neasor-rab{e social recognition for which purpose he shall behave
with l'lonron and clignity at a{{ tirnes and refrain fron'l such activities as gambling, smoking, drunkenness
and other excesses, rnucl'l Iess ii{icit relations"
SECT1OF,j 4. Every teacher shal! heip the schcol keep the people in the community, and shal[, therefore,
stucly and undenstanci {ocal custorns and traditions in order to have a sympathetic attitude, therefore,
refnaln frorn dispanaging the community.
SECTION 5.
Every teacher shall help the school l<eep the people in the comrnunity informed about the
school's work anci acconrp{ishnneints as well as its needs and problems.
SECT1Ol\ 6.
Eveny teacher [s an tntellectua{ $eaden in t['le connnlunity, especially in the barangay, and
shal! we{conne the opportunity tr: provicne such leadership when needed, to extend counseling services,
as appnopria'te, ancl to actively [:e involvec.l iy-r rnatters affecting the welfare of the people.
SEC'l-lOl\ l.
Every teacher sl'lall nrlaintain harrnonious and pleasant personal and official relations with
6ther prcifessior"lals, with governrnent officials, and with the people, individual{y or collectively.
SECTlOi! 8.A'aeacher possesses fneec{orn to attend church and worship, as appropniate, but shall not
use his Slositlon anoi lnfluence 1lo prose{Vte othlen
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SECTICIhJ jl" Eveny teacl-len shalfl active0y help [nsune that teaching is the nob{est profession, and shall
rnamifest genulne enthgsiasrn and pride ira teaching as a noble calling.
SLCTIOf\{ ,.r. teac['ren shal! uphofid thne highest posslble standards of quality education, shall rnake
EvenXr
tfre hest pnepanatiol'l fon the career of teaching, anc.{ shall he at his best at all tinnes in the pnactice of his
pnofessio,n.
SECTIO5{ 4. if duly authonized, to seek support for the school, btjt shall not
Every teachen shall ftieflp,
nlal<e irnpnopel"rnisrepresentatlort througli personal advertisements and other questionable means.
SECI-IO|\I 5. Every'i:eachen sha[{ use the teaching pnofession !n a rnanner that rnaN(es it a dignified N"neans
-X-eachens
SECTIC.)Nl '1. alt tin'les, he imbuec{ with the spirit of professional ioyalty, rnutual
slia[tr, a1
confidence, anc.i faith in one angthen, se{f-sacniflce for the connmorl good, and full cooperation with
colgeagues" \Alhen the hest lntes"es't of the learners, the school, or the profession is at stal<e in any
controversy, teac['lers sha!l stlpglol"t one another"
SECTIOI! 2. A teacfier is not en'{,itled to c{airn for work not of his own, and shall give due credit for the
won[< of othens whicl"l he rnay use.
SECTIOir3 Eefore leaving lris position, a teacher shail organize and leave to his successor such necords
3"
and other data as are necessary to carry on the worl<.
SEC-n-lOl\ 4. A teacl-ler shall hold inviolate all confidential inforrnation concerning associates and the
school, and s|ia|l not divu{ge to anyone docunrents whictr have not yet been officially released, or
trefflove records frorn the files iruitltotlt ofticial perrnission"
SECTIOhj lt shall he the nesg:cmsibllity fon every teachen to seel< conrectives for what rnay appear to be
5.
an ur"lpnntessigmaI anci unethrical conduct of any assoclate" This may he done only if there is
i ncontrerrrertIb!e evldence fon si;ch conrd uct.
SECTION {6. A teachuer rnay suhrnit to the proper authorities any justifiable criticisrn againrst arl associate,
preferabfiy In wnitimg, without vlolating any night of the individual concerned.
SECTIO1\ 7" ,4 teachen nnay ag:pfiy fon a vacant position for which he is qualified, provided that he
respects the svs"Lem of selection on the hasis of nnerit and competence, provided, funther, that all
qualifiecl carirdlc{ates are given t[ne opportl.lnrity to be consldered'
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SECT;Ol\ A teacher s[ea{{ n'lake it hris durty to rnalqe an honest effort to understand and support the
1.
legltinlate policies of the schooI and t!'le adn'linistnation regardless of professional feeling or private
opinlon and shaNlfaithft"t!try canrv ffr"lern out.
SECTION 2
A teacher shafft nof, rnal<e any faNse accusation or charge against superiors, especially under
anonymity. Fiowever, if tl"lene are valid changes, he shouNd present such under oath to competent
a uthonit'v
SFCTIOI\ 3. A ffeacher shall firansact a[[ officiai business through channels except special condition
warrant ; diffenent proceolune, such as wtren reforms ane advocate but are opposed by the immediate
superion, inr whlcl'l case the teachens shrai! appean' dinectly to the appropriate higher authority.
SFClilCll'{rjt" /\ teactler, irrdivic.lr-laily or as part of a gnoup, has a right to seek redress against injustice anrd
discg,irnlmatlon and to tt"le extemt possihle, shail raise his grievances within democratic processes. ln
dging so, he sha[{ avold jeopanc{izingthe irrterest and welfare of learners whose night to learn rnust be
respectndl "
SETlOt11 A teacher has a night to lnvoke the pninciple that appolntrnents, promotions, and transfer of
5"
teacl'lens ane mad om{y on t{'le hasis of rnerit and need in the interest of the service.
SECTIOI\J 6" A teacl-ler wtro accepts a position assuffres a contractual obligation to live up to his contract,
assun"ling fuNl l<nowledge of tl"le employrnent terrns and conditions.
SECTIOt\t 1.
School officials shalN at all tirnes show pnofessional courtesy, helpfulness and synnpathy
towards teachers and othen personnel, such pnactices being standards of effective school supervision,
dignifieciacli.ninistnatiot'1, resporlsible Neac{enship and enlighten direction.
SECTIOI\{ School official, teaehers, and otl'ler school personnel shall consider it thein coopenative
2.
nesponslhiIity to formufiate poiicies or intnoduce lmportarrt ct-langes in the system at aNI levels.
SECTIOhI 4. l\o school official shall disn'liss o{" recornrnend for dismissal a teacher on other subordinates
except fon cause.
SECT1O1\ 5" Sc{"rool aLlthorities concenned sha{l ensur"e that public school teachers ane ennployed in
accondance with pertinent civi{ service nules and private school teachers are issued contracts specifying
the terms and conditions of thein wort<, pnovided that they are given, if qualified, subsequent permanent
tenutre, in accordance with existing laws, and, provided, further that they are duly registered and
llcensed pno'fesslonal teachers.
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SECT|ON1. "A teachen has the right and duty to deternrine tl"re academic marlcs and the promotlon of
{earners n the suhject they $'lancllle. Such detenmination shall be in accordance with generally accepted
f
pnoducens of eva$uation and irleasurernent. ln case of any complaint, teachers concerned shal{
rrrn'nediate{y ta[<e appnopriate action, ohserving the process.
SEeTlOlN ?.
A teachrer shall recognize that tl'le interest and weifare of learners are his first and fonernost
concern ane[ shaIi handle each !earnen justly and irnpantially.
SECTlOhi :1. L-!r-re{er rno clneurnnstrrr"lce slea{l a teaclher be pnejudiced non discrirninatory agair-lst any learner.
SECTI0l\.! li.. ,A teachen s{hall mo't acceloi favons or gifts fron'r leai"ners, their pare!'lts or others in tl'leir
hehaf,f in *ilc{nange 1'cn requlestedl concessions, especially if ulnderserved.
SECT|Ol\ 5. A teachen shaNl mot ae cept, direct{y or indinectly, any remuneration fronn tutorials other than
what is authorized for suchr service.
SECT|Oh! 6. /\ ceacher shal! hrase the evaluation of the leanner's work on merit and quality of academic
performar"lce.
SECI-ION 7.
ln a situation wftlene nrutual attnaction and suhseqilent love develop between teacher and
Iearn"len, rihe teac['ler sha{[ exencise utrvlost professional discretion to avoid scandal, gossip, and
preferential treatrner'!t of t8'le learnen.
SECT|Ohl E. A teacl'ler shal0 mot inflict corponal punlshnrent on offending learners nor rnake deductions
frorn tl-leir scfio|astic natlngs as a punishment fon acts which are clearly not manifestations of poor
schoianship.
sECTiOi\j 9. /A iieachen s['la!$ insune that conditions contnrhutive to the maxinlunn developrnent of
leanners er"e aelequate, and shralltr extencn needed assistance in preventing or solving {earner's pr"oblems
anc{ cliff iE:ulties.
SECT|Ol\ 1" A i:eactren sha0[ establis{r and rrraintain cordiai relations with parents, and shall conduct
hlmself to merit thein con"lfidemce and nespect.
SECT|Ot\ 2. A teacher shaln !nfonrrl panents, through proper authorities, of tl-le progress or deficiencies
of iearners urnc{en hinn, exercising utrnost candor and tact in pointing out learners'deficiencies and in
seei<ing panent's coopenatlon for the proper gr"ridance and improvement of learners.
SECTION! 3. A teacher shal! f'lean parent's cornplaints with syrnpathy and understanding, and shall
discounage unfain cnticism.
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SECTIOi\ 2.A teacher s[ra{{ rnaintain a good reputation with respect to financial matters such as in the
settlen'lent of [ris just debts, loans and othen financial affairs.
SECT|Ol\ 3" No teacher shall act, dinectly or indlrectly, as agent of, or be financially interested in, any
commercla{ ventlire which funt'l{sh teNthooks and other school commodities in the purchase and disposal
of whichr ['le cam exercise officia! unfluemce, except only when his assignment is inherently related to such
purchase and dispcsal, provided that such shal! he in accondance with existing regulations.
5EC"l-lOh! L A Ieactren sha$f Nive iliith digniti/ in ail places at all times"
SECT1O|\ 2.
A teacher shalf piace prenniun'r upon self-respect and self-discipline as the principle of
personaI hehavion in ail relationships witl'l othens and in allsituatiot'ls'
SECT;O1\ 3.A teachen shalI r"naintain at all tirnes a dignlfied personality which could serve as model
wortl'ly of ennulation hy leani'lers, pee{"s, and others.
SECTION 4.. A teacher shaiN a{ways recognize the Almighty God or Being as guide of his own destiny and
of the destinies of nren and natiot'ls.
SECTIOI\ i.. Any violatiol'l of any pnovision of this Code shall be sufficient ground for the imposition
against the enring teachrer of disciplinary action consisting of revocation of his Certificate of Registration
and License as Frofessional Teacl'len, suspension fronr the practice of the teaching profession,
reprirnamcl, on cance!latlon of his tennporary/special penn'lit under causes specified in Section 23, Article
lll of R.A. l\o.7836, and under Rule 31, Article Vlll, of the Rules anrd Regulations lrnplementing R.A. No.
7836.
SECTIONn 1.
Thls Code sha{l he appnoved by the Professional Regulation Commission and shall take
effect sixty (60) days following its publication in the official Gazette or any newspaper of general
circulation, whic|'lever is earlier.
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L Teacher nequlrement
(1) Requine educational qualification for the existing vacant teaching position;
(2) lnfornnationr about the senvlce cornrnunity of the school; and
(3) Fentlnent data on the school its rnission, goals and objectives, its curricular
prograrn and availabtre facilities and services.
2. Selectiol"l of teachers
3. Require docurnent/credesrtials
Tnanscript of records.
Certificate of rating in the licensure exarns for teacher (L.E.T);
Certificate of iicense t0 teach
Baptisnnal centificate
Marriage contract, if nnarriage
Certificate of previous enrployment, if any; and
Certifications of good nnoral character and Ietter of the recommendation by:
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Medical centificate
5.5.5 r'lurnben/ T.l.N nurnber
N.B.:
{1) -feachrens in the catho|lc educationral System of the Diocese of lba shall be
practicil"lg Catholic and shouid remain so throughout the service, if not their
lifetin're. Contnary to this will pnejudice heir continued service in the school.
The dinectot" upot't the necornmendation of the vprincipa{ shall appoint new faculty
n'lennbers. A Contract shall eventua{ly be signed by the new teacher and the
Director, stipuiating therein terms and conditions of employment.
l.,Activitiesand/onOpportunities
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V. Teaching Load
Teaching ioad of faculty rnemhers refers to the total nurmber of subject and the
cornesponding time allotnnent assigned to a teacher, which is deterrnined as follow:
NI. B.:
One rnajor co-curricuiar activity assigned to a teacher shall be equivalent to one regular subject
load. Teachers shall have a rnaximunr of two co-curricular activities only.
Teaching Noads beyond those specified above shall be considered as extra load and
conrespondingly paid in accordance with DOLE/DECS/CHED/TESDA policies governing extra loads.
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ful{-time acadernic personnel is or-le who meets all the following requirements:
A
Who possesses at least the rninimunn acadernic qualifications prescribed by the department under
this manualfor ail acadenric pensonnel;
Who frs paiel nnonthly on hourly based on the regular teaching load as provided for in the policies,
nules and standards of tlre department and the school;
Whose totaI working rJay of not more than eight(B) hours a day is devoted to the school;
Wl"ro has no otfrrer remunenative occupation requiring regulars hours of work outside the school;
and
Who is not teachi!'rg full-tirne in any other educational institution'
Any schooi teaching personnel who does not meet the foregoing qualifications is
considered pa rt-ti rne.
3. Secr.,lrity of Tenure
Fulll-tirne faculty nnembers onr pnobationary status are covered by a yearly contract and therefore do
not enjoy a security of tenune. They cannot, however, be arbitrarily terminated from services during the
period of contract coverage except for just cause or causes and after due process.
4" Designat!on
5. Compensation
-peachers'
salaries shali be consistent with the most recent wage order promulgated by the DOLE
and if possible, shall be cornparahle to the salaries of teachers in the public Schools.
BEI\ E FITs
(L) SSS/h/ledicarelEC
(2) Retirernent Pay under the diocesan netirement program
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g. Tuitiol't fees discounts for children of teachers on permanent status enrolled in the
schoo{ and/on depending on pnevailing institutional practices along this rnatter.
10. Sympathy {eave witf'l pay (applicable only in case of death of immediate members of
the family.)
ln ac{dition to otl'ler rights provided for by law, teachers and other school personnel shall
enjoy t["re fol{owit'rg nights:
(1) T[re rights to fnee expression of ideas ttrrough proper channels of communications.
(2) Free legal servlces granted by the school head when charged with an administnative,
civll and/on crimina{ case parties other than by the school or by regulatory
authorities concerned fon actions cornmitted directly in the lawful discharge of
professional duties and/or n defense of school policies.
(3) The right to organize/join/maintain unions and/or professional and self-regulating
organization of their choice to promote their welfare and interests.
i4) Freedorn fnorn involuntary contribution except those imposed by their respective
organ izatir;n.
{5} The night to he free from cornpulsory assignments no related to their duties as
defined in tlrein contract, unless conformably compensated therefore, according to
existing laws.
{6) The rlght to intellectual property consistent of applicable laws.
{7} The right to be deemed persons in authority when in the discharge of lawful duties
and responsibilities and tl'rus be accorded due respect and protection.
{S) The n{g to pursue altennative career lines for purposes of professional advancement.
'tr'eacl"rers
have the folXowing duties and obligations:
Ferfonm dulties and responsibilities consistent with the philosophy, vision, mission, goals and
objectives of the schoo{.
Be accountable for the efficient and effective attainrnent of specific instructional objectives within
the limits of available resoui'ces.
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Renden periodlc reports olr the perforrnance of students to the latter and their parents/guardians,
with specific suggestion for Innpnovennent, if necessary.
Assurne the responsibility of sustained personal and professional growth and advancement and
exen'l p{ ify profess iona is r''l at a I ti n'l es
I I
Refnain fron'l nnaking deductions in student's scholastic ratings for acts that are clearly not
nnanifesta'tions of poor scholans['ti p.
Farticipate as arx agent of constructive social economic, morai, spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and
poiitica{ change im his schoo! anc{ in the connnnunity within the context of national policies, the teachings
of ttie catholic chunch in genenal and PCP ll in particular.
E. Fact"r{tyDeve{opment:
[ach sc{"lool shatl provide arr'lple opportunities for the personal and professional
growtfir and c$eveloprnent of teachers.
Spirituality shaff[, however, he given due ernphasis in all development prograrns.
Study leave:
Scholarship gl"ants to qualified and desenving teaclrers
lntenest-free educatlonal loans for further stLidies
Regr-l{ar facLrlty nneetings intended for deve{opment purposes
lnservice education through seminars,workshop,conferences,symposia,among others
Provisions of books, rnagazines, educationaljournals, and other professional books
f eriodic il-rterschool visitation
Encouragenner'tt to conduct research in their respective fields of specialization and interest
Educationan fleld trips and tours
Monthly recoilectioll and annual retreat for their spiritual growth and developnnent
L Transfen
Teacl'lens may vo{urrtarity transfer frorn one catholic school to another catholic
schooI in he dioceses pnovicled, however, that the following are properly observed:
9.2 Teacher-transferee slrall start as a new teacher in the school where he/she is
transferring. He/She sha[[ undergo therefore the probationary period of at least one
year here consecutive school years in the said school prior to the acquisition of
security of tenure and/on pernranent/regular status.
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10. T'errn!nation
Gross inefficiency arrd !ncornpetence in the performance of his/her duties such as, but no
necessa6ny lirnited to, hrabitual and inexcusable absences and tardiness from his classes, willful
a b a n d o n n'l e nt of e n'l p oy m e int o n a ss g n rn e nt;
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Negligence in [<eeping school or student records, or tampering with or falsification of the same;
Conviction of a crirne, or an atternpt on, or a crinninal act against the life of any school official,
personne{, or student, or upon the property or interest of he school.
Notoniously r-lndesirable.
Disgnaceful or innnroral conduct;
The sale of ticl(ets or the collectior-l of any contributions in any form or for any purpose or project
whatsoever, whether voluntary on otherwise, fi"om pupils, students and school personnel, except
nlen'lhership fees of pupils anci students in the Red Cnoss, BSP/GSP, arnong others, duly
necogi'rized/aliowed hy the Schroolheac[.
ln the everit of phasing out, c|osure or cessation of the educational prograrn or course or the school
itself; anctr
Leading, instigating, particlpatir"lg in rnass actions, illegal strikes, amortg others, which lead to
deNiberate disruption of classes or any atten'rpt to de-estabilize the school;
Othen causes analogouls to the foregoing as i-nay be provided for in the regulations prescribed by the
DECS Secretary/Cl-{ED/TESDA or in the schooi nules or in a collective bargaining agreernent,
TF'IE STUDEI\ITRV
1. l\ew StudentsfTransfenees
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The rating systemr hat to tre used in the Catholic secondary schools of he Diocese of lba
stla[[ be the cunluiative systern, in accondance with the SEDP'
The followitrg [teff-]s ane comsidered in the computation of students'periodic/final
gracies:
I l. Pnornotion Syster"n
At the secondary level, pnon'lotlon of students shall be by subject and not by currlcullurn year. To
pass a parttcu{a!" suhject, a studer-lt st-rould get a final ratinrg of 75% or its equivalent. A student who gets
a final nang of less than 75% shall he considered failed and should repeat the subject. A student,
howeven, wlao faiNs ln subjects with a total of 3 unit-credits will be retained in the cunriculum year where
Lre/she failec{.
N6 stucleylt, however, shatl he given any school credit toward the completion of or graduation
frorn a program or" cor.trse, un!ess l'le has enrolled in the satisfactorily fulfiiled adrnission requirements
faithfully, neguIarly attended classes, and acquired reasonable proficiency in each subject of the
approved curnicu{um.
The neconds of attendance and subject proficiency of students for each school year, for
reference or examination punposes in case of any grievance or complaint filled.
II l. Quizzes/Exarninations
tr. Besides the quizzes administered to the students by their respective teachers, whenever
needed, to track individua! student's progress, students are required to take the following written
examinations:
1"1 The monthfiy written exarnination which is administered for evaluation and
collectionr rposes.
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Z. Stuldents nnay he hanred fnon'r attendinrg the Gnadiration Ceremonies for gross rnlsconduct or
senious vioiations of schoo! nules and regulations. Due process, however, shall be properly
obsenveri.
1. Registnatlon
The enro{n'lent of pupils or students in every Catholic sci'tool in he Diocese of lba shall be conducted
duning the !'egistration days indicated on the approved calendar and the pertinent procedures of the
l-.1" Whien a student registers in a school, it is urnderstood that he is enrolling for the entire school
year fon elennentary and secondary courses, ancl for'the errtire sernester for collegiate courses.
1.2 Aslc{e fnon'r the specified registration period, a pupil/student may enroll and be admitted in
accordance with the reasonable nules of the school for late enrolrnent but which in no case shall exceed
two weeks after the openinrg of ctasses.
1.3 After the two-wee{< period abovernentioned, no further enrolment will be allowed, without
prejudice, however, to subsequent transfer hy an enrolled student from one school to another during
the schrool year, provided the consent of both schools is obtained. As a general rule, inter-school
trai.lsfers after the enrolmerit period are discounaged, especially in the case of students who are
expected to graduate fror,,l a course of study during the school year at the secondary or tertiary levels of
forrnal education.
1.4 l\o pupil/student [s deemecl officially enrolled unless he presents the proper school
credentials on or before the end of the enrolment period for the school term.
1.5 A pgpil/student is deemed officially enrolled after he has submitted his appropriate
adnnission on tnansfer credentials, has nrade an initial payment of his school fees which has been
acceptecl by he school, ancl l"las heen authorized to attend classes in the school.
1.6 No foreign student on pupit shall be enrolled without the prior approval of the Secretary of
Education on his duty aulthorized nepresentative.
1.7 Fon purposes of enrolrnent, the narne and other personal data or circurnstances of each pupil or
student as indicated onr his [rirth certificate or alien certificate or registration, where applicable, shall
pnevai{.
Fon a va$ld cause arrd with the prion writ'ten authority of the school in which he has enrolled, a student
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3.Tnansfen of Students
l\ pgpil or student ennolied in one school is entitled o tnansfer to another school, provided he
has no unsettled ob{igatlons with the sct'loo{ he was ennolled in.
livery pupifi or stuclenI who applies fon and is eligible to transfer should be provided by the
school he is enrolled in with t['le appropriate tnansfen credentials which will entitle him to admission in
anottrer sct'loo! r:f his choice, suhject to t['le latter's policies and regulations on he admlssion of transfer
students" Such credentia{s to he issued are as fol{ows:
ffi Tt're uncanceiled repont card {Form 138} with the certificate of eligibility to transfer duly
accomplis{red and signed by he school head which shall be issued to the pupil or student within two
weeks filing of the application on after l'le close of the school year, as the case may be.
Fon acirnissiol'l into second year and subsequent years of any collegiate program or
coLlrse, the prescribed transfer credential, norrnally a Certificate of Transfer, from the
college on univenslty last attended.
Where a puplt on student is unable to present the required school record or credential
indicated ir"l subparagraph 3.tr" and 3.2, a certificate of eligibility issued by the Secretary
or his duly aLlthorized repnesentative will be required.
4. Tuition Cl'larges
A student who transfens or otherwise withdnaws, in wniting, within two weeks after the beginning of
classes and whuo l"las already paid the pertinent tuition and other school fees in full or for any length
longer than one nnonth naay he cl'larged ten per cent on the total amount due for the term if he
witl'ldraws within he finst week of classes, or twenty per cent if within he second week of classes,
regand{ess of whether or not he has actually attended classes" The student may be charged all the
school fees in fu[! it he withdralrrrs anytime after thle second week of classes. However, if he transfer or
witi'rdnawai is due to a justifiable reason, he studenrt shall be charged the pertinent fees only up o and
Tlre subject load and tfl"le sequence of subjects of pupils or students shall be in accordance with he
approvecn currlcululnr fon each program or course of study. Reasonable exemptions may be permitted in
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individua! cases taking into account the best interest of the pupil or student and the objectives of the
As a genenatr nule, a student shall not he permitted to take any advanced subject untiN he has
l-'{owever, im the case of students in the secondary level, the following rules shall apply:
6.1A student who failed in any subject nrust enroll in the subject again, either during summer or
in a succeeding school yean. A student who passed a subject need not repeat the subject'
6.2 A student rnay enrolN in not rnore than two subjects during he summer, either for the purpose of
rnaklng up for subjects previously failed, or for earning advanced credits in other subjects.
6.3 A student shall not be allowed to take any new subject unless he takes at the same time the
subjects in which he failed.
6.4 A student wil! he penrnitted an overload of not more than two subjects during the regular
school yean, inclusive of subjects previously failed.
Tlre ahove restrictions will not apply where the student concerned has reduced or eliminated his
back suhjects during tJ"le surnrner terml.
Gifted on hongn students in all ievels may be permitted to take such additional advanced subjects or
overload, including the sunnmer sessiol'r, as the appropriate school official may deterrnine, based
upon the pnevious acadernic performance of he student and other evidence of educational
rneasii rernent.
Agraduating student, both secondary and tertiary, rnay hre permitted, upon the discretion of the school,
an additional subject load of no more than one unit and six academic units, respectively, in excess of the
nornnal load specified by the school for the school year or term.
8. School Attendance
8.1 Attendance of a student of the total requined number of school days in a school year shall be
properly necorded and rnonitored fon purposes of cornpleting he counse.
8.2 A students who incurrs ahsences of more than twenty (20%\ percent of the prescribed
nunrher of classes clr"lring the school year should be dropped frorn the school nolls.
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5 l(inds of Offenses
lrnn-norality
lnstigating on leading and participating in disruptive mass actions, illegai strikes or
similar concerted activities nesullting in the stoppage of classes
Gross nnisconduct
Hazing
Drug adc{iction (ei'ther as a pushen on user)
Carnying deadiY weaPons
DishonesXy
Drunkenness
Vandalisin
Hooliganism
Serious assault of student, school personnel, and school authorities
Fneventing or threatening any student or school personnel from entering the school
prernises or attendi ng/clischa rging thei r duties'
Forging or tannpering school records or school forms.
L.lsing forged scliool records, forms and documents'
[Vlaintenance of student discipline involves measures and actions consisting of the following:
6.1.1 Every school official or teachen, while acting with special parental authority, has the
authorrty to regulate student conduct tflrrough the enforcement of reasonable rules, and to administer
acts of discipline nonnrally apptied by parents for nninor offenses or infractions committed in her
presence" No cruel or physicaliy l'rarrnful punishrnent shall be imposed or applied against any student'
6.1.2 Corrective rneasures to remedy less serious disciplinary problems are as follows:
6.1.2.1 Persona{colloqium with and appealto the student to do what is right.
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t. Rationale
L. Elenres'lts im DisciPline
Z.t lihe stuc{ent,ternper,ance, physiological and psychological disturbances, adoiescence, sex
dlfferences, degree of intelItgence.
2.2 The circunnstance-!nfluer-rce of tlre home, school and the social nnilieu.
2"3 The teachen-personality and competer-lce
2.4 Thre classnoorn * physical aspects, management and learning atmosphere.
2.5 The rmethodology - pedagogical skill of the teacher'
2. 6 The ad n'l i nistratiol'l- su ppontiveness a nd leadershi p'
3. DiscipNinarY Problems
There are instances when discipllnany problems are caused by the role models set by teachers
and Frincipals. The exernplary and professional qualities of these individuals are preventive and curative
problerns'
ln terms of dlsciplirie. Their negative qualities, on the other hand, can bring about disciplinary
preventive rneasures by the teacher instead of penalizing
Many discipiinany problems ai"e soived through
the studei"lt. Constructive disclg:line is easien to pu!"sue when students are treated by the teacher as
persons, and thein dignity as hurnan beings is respected. "Teachers should realize that what is needed is
rnore finnl and eagen hands om tl-ie wheels, not stronger feet on the brakes." Thus, the better the
teacher
is in relatiom to personanity, tnaining and experience, teaching competence, and inrterpersonal
relationsinips, tt'le Iess likeiy witi disciplinany problems arise"
Lack of hreedlng
Lack of exposr-ire to PeoPle
lnability to acijust to ado{escerlce
Undesirable c0rtnpanY
Lack of interest in studies
Physica{ effects
Poor school organ izatiot"l
Lacl< of dialogLle between teacl"ler and students; students and adrninistrator
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6.2.1 Serious offenses such as gross violation of school policies, nules and regulations is
dealt witfi'l thnough administrative actiorr against the erring students.
6.2"2 The schoo{ head shall cause the fonnna{ investigation of the charges against the
student hy comstituting an lnrvestigating connmittee which shall observe dmue process of law in all stages
of t[-le case.
6"2.3 A studerit under investigation for a serious offense may be placed under preventive
suspensi6n ar"ld barned frona entering school pnernises, if evidence of guilt is strong and the school head
is morally convineed that contlmued stay of the student in he school campus/premises may disrupt the
nonrnaI apenatlons of the schoo[ or destroy school prope!"ty.
6.2.4 Upon the completion of he fonmal investigation, a report of its findings and
recori.lmendations shatI be suhnnttted to the school head for proper action or decision or-l the case. lf the
respol"ldent student is exonerated, a neport on this exonenation shall be entened in his school record; if
found guli[ty, the appnopriate sanction shall be imposed on the student by he school head.
Any of the foliowinrg adnninistr"ative sanctions may be imposed on serious offenses such
as gross violation of schoo{ poiicies, ruies and regulations, nanrely:
6"3.L SUSPENISlCItN, as a penalty, shall deny an erring student the right of attendance to his
classes fon a perloc1 not exceeding twenty (20%) percent or forty-onre {41) days of the prescribed class
days for the school year. Susper-lsion involving the loss of the entire school year requires he prior
approval of the DECS Secnetal'y, pl'ovided that pending action of the DEC5, the student shall serve the
tern'l of sirspension for the allowable peniod.
The decision of tlre schoo{ on every case involving the penalty of suspension
which exceeds twemty (20%) percent of the prescribed school days for a school year or term shall be
forwarded to he RegIonal Office concerned within ten days fronr ttre termination of he investigation of
eacfl'l case fon its inforrratiot'1.
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6.3.2 FXCLtiSIOI\ as a penalty results n the schooI excluding or dropping the ilame of the
enring student from the school rolls as an undeslrable'
6.3.3 EXPIiLSIOI\, as a pena{ty nesults in the exclusion of an erring student from the school
wl-rere he is presentiy enrolled, and his disqualification from admission to any public or private school in
the Philippines whrich shall requil"e the pnior approval of the DECS Secretary. The penaNty rnay be
irnposed for acts of offenses constitriting gnoss rnisconduct, dishonesty, hazing, carrying deadly weapon,
irnnr.lorality, seiiil'lg anci/or possessior-r of pnohibited drugs such as marijuana, drug dependency,
drunkenness, vandaiisrn, hooliganism, and other serious school offenses sucl'l as assaulting the student
or school authorities, instigating or leading and/or particlpating in disruptive mass action, illegal strikes,
or sirnilar concerted activities resulting to the stoppage of classes, preventing or threatening the
students or schools personnel frorn entering the school pnemises or attending classes or discharging
thein duties, forging or tampering with school records or school forms, and securing or using forged
school records, forms and docurnen'ts.
The decision of the school on every case involving the penalty of expulsion, together
with the supponting papers shall he forwarded to the Regional Office concerned within ten days from
the terrnination of the investigation of each case"
[Manua{ of Regulatlons for Pnivate Schools, Art. XlV, Sec77, a, b, & c]
Fii i ng of Adrninistrative Actios"l
When the offense coni'lmitted is senious and circumstances so warrar-lt, the school head
shall cause the fling of the col"nesponding administrative action against the erring ptlpil or student. No
disclplinary sanction shalI be appNied upon ar]y pupil or student except for cause as defined n the rules
and regulations of the schoot on in this Manua{, and after due process shall have been observed. The
punishnrent shall be commensi;t"ate with the nature and gravity of the offense. [Manual of Regulations
for Private Schools, Ant. XlV, Sec. 76]
ABpeallReview
Anry studenrt adversely affected by a decision of the school adrninistration imposing any
of the forgoing penalties, rnay file an appeal/review with the school within fifteen (l-5) days frorn receipt
of the decision.
6.5.1 LJpon recelpt of the appeal, schoolauthorities shallforward its paper on action taken
on the appeai, together with the appealed decision of the school to the Regional Office concerned
within terr (10) days from recelpt hereof.
6.5.2 ln any case involving the penalties of suspension for the entire schoolyear, expulsion
fronn the school or exclusion fnonn the school rolls, and no appeal has been filled, school authorities shall
sti!l fonward to t|'re Regional Off[ce concernecl within thinty (30) days from the formal receipt by the
respondent-student of ti-le deciEiol'1"
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6.5"3 ln tfr'le case of exclusion frorn the school rolls, the decision with all the pertinent
papers shall he kept on file with the school for a period of one year to be made available to the student
or the DECS.
The co-clll"l"lculan pnogrann lm the Catholic schools of the Diocese of lba consists of activities
intendecl [o help s'tudents Iear[1 to do things together, wor[< together towands a corrrnon goa{, and to
tJeveNop sr:cial conscience. T[rese activitles ane [il<ewise nreant to tap and develop potentia{ leaders as
well as tg onganize a body of we{{-fornned, seif-dinected fol{owers. These activities also aim to develop
wise use nf the lelsure time, an aesthetic sense and versatility. These activities should contribute to the
integration of the student's totan pensonality. Every student should be encourage to partlcipate in one or
more activities provided these do not affect his scholastic standing.
ll. Activitles
The nurnher and type of activities to be organized in any school should be determined by
the size of the ennol{rnent and the needs of the students and connmunity'
These groups ai"e cofnl]osed of students with common special interests such as Music,
Dance, Dran'la, Science, Matl'l and Engiish, among othens. Besides developing individual talent, these
gl.oups are expected to enhance self-discovery and self-fulfillment in students.
3. Car-npus iourr-raIisnn
This activity pron'xotes student's writing/literary skllls. lt also serves as a vehicle for self-
expression as well as an instrument for the dissernination of vital issues and other information about the
school and the cornrnunity. lt shrould ernphasize truth and responsibility in writing, ever mindful of the
provisions of Cannpus iournalisrn Act and Vision/Mission, Goals and Objectives of CESDI.
Tl'lese ta{ent grou6ls ane intencled to deve{op the special inclinations of students in the
expnessive arts, such as Inr public spea!<ing, drarna and rnusic.
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5. Ath{etic 0rganizations
These groups pror-note the ideat of a sound n-rind in a sound body. All students should be
encouragecl to participate in athletic intnamurals apartfrom the required P.E. Athletic activities develop
good spor'llsrnanship, body-rnincl integnation, and wise use of leisure.
6. Religiotis Organlzations
Since the scl'lools in the Diocese of lba are Catholic, formation of religious groups or
organ"lizatiol"ls is stroi"lgly encouraged. These organizations are intended to develop apostolic zeal and
service to the Christian community, panticulanly to the poor and the oppressed; to strengthen students'
falth and cornmitnnent as children of God; to enhance spiritual growth, partlcularly in their sacramental
!ife, l.e, that of the Eucharist and Penance; to develop sense of lnvolvement in their religious activities
and programs of the parish of which the school is pant; to develop in students a sense of leadership as
future active Church leaders.
STUDENT SERVICES
Followinrg are the educational services available to students of the Catholic schools in the
Diocese of iba:
1. Librany Services
1"1 To traln studemts ln Lhe effective use of library as a vital means for developing
indepenrJent study s$<ills anrd hahits;
1.2 To enhance students' nead!ng skills and abilities;
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-[o pnovide
1.3 students with updated neference books and other n"elevant r^naterials and to
supp$ennent {eanning fron'l the textboo[<s.
These senvices ane intended for individual growth and development in the following areasl
:; F{ealthnServlces
These services are ir"ltended to inculcate in students good eating habits, hence
cornn'lercialisnn should be avolded. Ernphasis is on nutritiously balanced foods prepared under sanitary
conditions and wfrich are affondahle to students.
scholans{'lips and campus employnnent. The services stress the work ethic, particularly
conscient[ousness, and exennplany acadernic performance to deserve assistance.
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Catholic Schools in the Diocese of lba shall maintain an adequate and efficient information
service to the various sectors of the educational comrnunity.
Foilowing ane pertinent inforrnatlon which the MIS of the Catholic Schools of lba takes charge of:
L. Every school shall rnaintain a systematic filing system of information on students, teachers
and othen sclrool personnel;
2" Policies, standards, nules and regulations ane disseminated through rneetings, bulletin boards,
cinculars and inernonanda.
3" ReguIar faculty meetings are held to discuss with teachers educational thrusts and
developments.
4. Meetir.lgs with parents are hetd to discuss rnatters pertaining to tuition fees, discipline and
scl'lolastir: standing of str-ldents, ar-nong others.
5" Eveny school is encounaged to put up a school organ to infonm all school sectors as well as
parents on matters pertaining to the scfi'lool and the community.
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T6e school should have/provide an organized program intended to develop students social
awareness and concern, consistent with the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. Optimum
participation of both the students and teachers is encouraged in activities intended to in'lprove the
quality of {ife in the community, including drives on environmental health and sanitation, conservation
of natunal resoLtrces, anti-drug abuse, nutrition and functional literacy, among others' Activities in the
outneach prograrn should be linrited to nelevant lessons in the various subject areas, particularly Araling
Panlipunam"
Along this trne, thelefore, students and teachen"s ar"e strongly encouraged to study or get familiar
with the Sociai teachings of the Cathoiic Church and finrd ways and rneans for their practical applications.
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