JESHUA SEPTUAGINT SCHOOL

Purok 3 Lunao, Gingoog City

Code of Student Conduct and

Handbook for Students
SY 2023-2024
 Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................... …………1

I. General Information………………………………………………………………2

II. Statements of Purposes and Objectives………………………….2

Vision ........................................................2
Mission .........................................................3
Philosophy ........................................................3
Goals ........................................................4

III. Christian Education and Spiritual Formation…………………….5

Non-Discrimination……………………………………………………………….5
Non-Christian Students Participation……………………………….5

IV. The Academic Human Resources…………………………………..6

School Founder……………………………………………………………….6
School President……………………………………………………………..6
Principal…………………………………………………………………………..6
Faculty…………………………………………………………………………….6
Registrar………………………………………………………………………….6
Planning Coordinator……………………………………………………….7
School Counselor…………………………………………………………….7
Development Officer………………………………………………………..7
Facilities and Campus Use Coordinator…………………………..7
Finance Officer………………………………………………………………..7
Spiritual Formation Coordinator……………………………………….7
Academic Coordinator……………………………………………………..7

V. Academic Requirements…………………………………………………8
Admission Requirements…………………………………………………8
Enrollment Procedures…………………………………………………….8
Disqualification of Students from Readmission………………..9
Attendance Policy……………………………………………………………9
VI. Tuition and Other Fees……………………………………...10
Late Financial Obligation Payments……………………….10

VII. Grading System……………………………………………...11

VIII. Academic Awards, Honors and Merit Awards……………12

Highest…………………………………………………………...12
Honors………………………………………………………..13
Merit Awards…………………………………………………13

IX. General School Operating Policies………………………..14

Guidelines for Students……………………………………..14
Girls…………………………………………………………...14
Boys…………………………………………………………...14
Shoes………………………………………………………....15
P.E. Uniform…………………………………………….........15
Boy/Girl Scout Uniform………………………………………15
Hosiery………………………………………………………...15
Optional Items………………………………………………...16
Identification Card………………………………………........16
Compliance……………………………………………………18
After School Activities………………………………………..19
General Campus Guidelines………………………………...20
Classroom Guidelines………………………………………..21
Classroom Rules and Regulations………………………….21

X. For the Faculty and Staff…………………………………….23

XI. Co-Curricular Activities………………………………………23

XII. Mechanisms and Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools 24

Schools ………………………………………………………24
Teachers and other School Personnel ……………….......25
Students ……………………………………………………..25
Child Protection Committee as Anti-Bullying Committee..26

XIII. Disciplinary Sanctions ................................................ …27

Minor Offenses ........................................................... …27
 Sanctions for Minor Offenses………………………………………..28

Major Offenses……………………………………………………………..29
Sanctions for Major Offenses………………………………………..32
Grave Offense……………………………………………………………….33
Corporal Punishment………………………………….........34
Sanctions for Grave Offenses………………………………………..35
XIII. Complaint Process………………………………………………………….36
Student Complaints………………………………………….36
Parent Complaints……………………………………………36

XIV. Tutors……………………………………………………………………….36
School’s Right to Amend………………………….36

Prayers………………………………………………………………….37

The sign of the Cross………………………………………..37

The Lord’s Prayer…………………………………..37
Hail Mary……………………………………………………………37
Glory Be…………………………………………………………….38
Prayer for My God and
Patron Jesus the Nazarene……………………………….38

Hymns……………………………………………………………….38
Sr. Nazareno Hymn…………………………………………..38
Jeshua Septuagint School Hymn………………………39
 InTRODUCTIon

Dear Student

Welcome to Jeshua Septuagint School!

This Handbook is for you. It is intended to help and guide you. It contains all the
clear information you must know and understand about Jeshua Septuagint School
(JSS).
Being officially enrolled as a JSS Student or Septuaginian is a sign of your willingness
and strong determination to follow all the rules, policies and regulations of the
school in line with the Vision-Mission of the BFJNEducation Ministry and the Vision-
Mission of JSS to help you grow into a holistic person. We ask you, therefore, to
internalize, obey and act in accordance with these guidelines.
We also request your parents to read and understand the contents of this Handbook
so that we will be able to work harmoniously.
We hope this Handbook helps you ensure your success – our success. We
wish you the very best this school year. God bless us all.

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 I. General Information

The monogram “AΩ” stands for “Alpha and Omega”, a phrase used in Revelation 1:8
“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and
which was”.
This is to signify God’s eternity and mankind’s ray of hope.
The olive leaves symbolizes Peace and Good News and founding of the JSS is a good
news to all Lunaonons especially the poor children who wish to be educated in a quality
education. The school also provides “good news” in the teaching of Jesus the Nazarene’s
message and love.
The lamb symbolizes Jesus as the Paschal Lamb and the book of the Ten
Commandments is the heart of the Universal Law that we must obey not only in the past
but in this current period to the future (atom symbol).

II. Statements of Purposes and Objectives

2.1 VISION

The Jeshua Septuagint School student is an individual of high integrity and

disciplined, who is passionate about life, learning and service to others.

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2.2 MISSION

Jeshua Septuagint School provides holistic education that give students the
capacity to achieve in academic, physical, moral and social goals who aspire
towards holiness and righteousness.
This cohesive and learning institutions committed to lifelong learning and
innovative teaching, a beacon for the mindset of excellence firmly built upon the
foundation of Christian Values.

2.3 PHILOSOPHY

Jeshua Septuagint School adheres to the VISION and MISSION of the Enhanced
K to 12 Curriculum and Holistic Education which aimed that every learner be
mastered the competencies; gain lifelong learning skills and equipped of
academic, moral standards, social aspirations which lead to the productive and
fullness of life in Jesus Christ.

2.4 GOALS

The goal of Jeshua Septuagint School is to focus on the optimum development of

the Filipino child and educate the young learners into an active and moral Filipino
Christian citizens engaged to respond to the needs of the community.

It seeks to accomplish this goal by:

2.4.1 Relating directly to children's real life experiences and should build on
what they know.

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2.4.2 Making endeavor to create a child-friendly school community manifested
by love, truth, justice, fear of God, and peace that will advocate sound
relationship among the administration, teachers, staff, parents and learners
as well.
2.4.3 Learners / Students will be given opportunity to learn beyond academics
through a career pathways program, thus allowing for a more holistic
development with life skills.

2.4.4 Assessing and enhancing the school curriculum in terms of the

school's output in students productivity and service efficiency and
effectively.

2.4.5 Aspiring and exerting efforts to increase the students level of

awareness on various programs for intellectual involvement in
democratic process in the promotion of human rights and dignity,
social justice and equality, social responsibility and economic welfare.

2.4.6 Help the students will be better prepared for higher education.

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 III. Christian Education & Spiritual Formation

Jeshua Septuagint School exists in order to fulfill the BFJN Christian

congregation’s mission “The Word of God must be proclaimed.” Christian Education,
the most important element of the entire program of Jeshua Septuagint School, are
taught daily, using the “SOLA SCRIPTURAE” or Bible and Bible alone. Non-Christian
parents are welcome to bring their religion’s guideline to be used as topics covered
in Christian Education for non-Christians.

As a Christian and Filipino School, Jeshua Septuagint School provides an

environment in which children can grow in their faith and in wisdom to obey the
Universal Law and live the life as what Jesus the Nazarene modeled to us.

Students pray daily in classroom at the beginning and at the end of the school
day. Grace before meals is said at snack and lunchtime. The spiritual growth of
children is of the utmost importance. Daily Prayer, Scripture readings, Liturgical
celebrations and retreats are an integral part of the Spiritual Formation of students
at JSS.
The School uses Holy Bible and Bible Curriculum textbooks from United States of
America not according to the traditions.

3.1 NON-DISCRIMINATION

Jeshua Septuagint School respects the dignity of each individual and therefore
will not discriminate based on race, religion or nationality in regard to
enrollment.

3.2 NON-CHRISTIAN STUDENTS PARTICIPATION

Non-Christian students enrolled in Jeshua Septuagint School are required to

participate to the same extent in all school activities (curricular and extra-
curricular) and courses of study as students.

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IV. THE ACADEMIC HUMAN RESOURCES
4.1 School Founder

Jeshua Septuagint School was founded by Rev. Mo. Rowena P. Hallazgo, a Nazarene
Missionary in 2006 with the name Jesus of Nazareth Learning Center.

The first infrastructure that was build was a one three-room makeshift building which
housed the Nursery, Kinder I and Kinder II.

4.2 School President

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Jeshua Septuagint School and, as
such, has the general charge and control of its personnel and budget; of its educational
and development programs; of its business affairs; and of its facilities.

The President is the overall leader and facilitator of the community of faith and bears
ultimate responsibility for the integrity of the principle and practice of the spiritual life
of the Jeshua Septuagint School. The President is subject to guidance by
Director/Directress of the Blessed Family of Jesus the Nazarene (BFJN) on those
matters that affect the and achieve at the highest levels by developing staff through
related training.

Build and maintain a focus on ambitious school achievement for students; create
structures that enable students to generate activities and ideas that link school to future
aspirations and to college and career experiences.

4.3 Faculty

The Faculty develop their schemes and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives
and the school Vision – Mission. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship
with pupils and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum
development of the students. They helped in the implementation of school policies.

4.4 Registrar

He/She maintains a variety of files, documents and student records; performs

enrollment; prepares documents; processes requests from students, other schools for
the purpose of providing requested information and responds to

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 inquiries of staff and other educational institutions for the purpose of providing
information.

4.5 Planning Coordinator

The Planning Coordinator is responsible for planning, monitoring, and evaluating the
school’s program and services as an effective tool and basis for the development of the
institution.

4.6 School Counselor

To help all students develop skills in the areas of personal/social growth; establishes
the school counseling program; provides individual and group counseling
services; and consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and
community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.

4.7 Development Officer

Researching new technologies and methodologies and presenting this research

for the total development of the institution.

4.8 Facilities and Campus Use Coordinator

Assesses and coordinates facility needs.

4.9 Finance Officer

To assist with managing and controlling the school’s financial resources and
with planning, allocating and using financial resources in a manner which satisfies
the requirements of accountability and financial control.

4.10 Spiritual Formation Coordinator

The Spiritual Formation Coordinator is the responsible for developing

institutional plans and programs for the total Spiritual development of the
students.

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 V. Academic Requirements

5.1. Admission Requirements

Preschool
Nursery I Ages 2-3 years old
Nursery II Ages 3-4 years old
Kinder I Ages 4-5 years old

Elementary

Kinder II Ages 5-6 years old

Grade I Ages 6-7 years old
Grade II Ages 7-8 years old
Grade III Ages 8-9 years old
Grade IV Ages 9-10 years old
Grade V Ages 10-11 years old
Grade VI Ages 11-12 years old

Junior High School

Grade VII Ages 12-13 years old

Grade VIII Ages 13-14 years old
Grade IX Ages 14-15 years old
Grade X Ages 15-16 years old

Senior High School

Grade XI Ages 16-17 years old

Grade XII Ages 17-18 years old

At Admission, parents shall present:

 An official copy of the child’s Birth Certificate

 The Baptismal Record (if applicable)
 A child’s most recent Report Card
 All documents a specified on the registration check list
5.2. Enrollment Procedure
1. All enrollees are required to follow the
established enrolment procedures.
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5.3 Disqualification of Students from Readmission

5.3.1. Students who have violated School rules and

regulations of a grave nature.

5.3.2. Students whose private and public behavior has been found manifestly
contrary to the Mission, Vision philosophy, goals, rules and regulations of
Jeshua Septuagint School.

5.4. Attendance Policy

5.4.1. Students must be in attendance in all classes to

meet the standards.

5.4.2. Vacations are discouraged during school time. If it is necessary to take a child
out of school for a prolonged period of time, please consult the school
calendar and the Principal before making arrangements. Work will be assigned
for make-up after the child returns to school. It is both parents and student’s
responsibility to request work missed during absence. Make up work should be
submitted within 2 days of return to school.

5.4.3. Parents should call the teacher to report a child’s absence or send an excuse
letter. Please state the reason for your child’s absence as it is required by the
school. If a student is absent for an extended period of five or more days,
he/she must also bring a written, dated note the next day from a Doctor which
states the reason for the absence and assures the school that the student’s
presence creates no health danger to other students, especially if the child has
had any communicable disease.

5.4.4. A student is tardy if he/she arrives in the classroom after 8:30– 8:45 A.M.
After 10:00 A.M., a student is considered absent for the morning.

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VI. Tuition and Other Fees

Should be settled Monthly.

If a promissory will be made, the family could promise only at once or twice
over the school year (except in the months of January to March).

6.1 Late Financial Obligation Payments

In the event that there are insufficient funds, the family will sign
promissory notes or send a letter indicating a due date by which the
payment must be made. Accounts should be settled monthly and by
stated due date.

If payments are more than 30 days overdue, the child could not take
the exam until the fees are paid in full.

 The school reserves the right to withhold transcripts, final report cards
and/or diplomas until negative balances are paid in full.

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 VII. Grading System

Preschool, Elementary and Junior High

7.1 The Criterias for grading every subject and the corresponding
percentages consist of the following:

Quizzes 20%
Oral 15%
Project 10%
Behavior 10%
Examinations 35%
Assignment 5%
Attendance 5%
Total 100%

1st Quarter 91% Highest Grade equal to 100%

2nd Quarter 94% Highest Grade equal to 100%
3rd Quarter 97% Highest Grade equal to 100%
4th Quarter 100% Highest Grade equal to 100%
Passing Grade – 75%

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 VIII. Academic Awards, Honors and Merit Awards

8.1Highest

These are awarded at the end of each grading.

1st Quarter / 1st Grading

1st Highest – must have earned the average of 89-91%

2nd Highest – average of 86-88%
3rd Highest – average of 84-85%

2nd Quarter / 2nd Grading

1st Highest – must have earned the average of 92-94%

2nd Highest – average of 89-91%
3rd Highest – average of 86-88%

3rd Quarter / 3rd Grading

1st Highest – must have earned the average of 95-97%

2nd Highest – average of 92-94%
3rd Highest – average of 89-91%

4th Quarter / 4th Grading

1st Highest – must have earned the average of 98-100%

2nd Highest – average of 95-97%
3rd Highest – average of 92-94%

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8.2 Honors

These are awarded at the end of the school year

With Highest Honors – Total Average of 93-95%

With High Honors – Total Average of 90-92%

With High Honors – Total Average of 86-89%

Passing Grade – Total Average of 75%

No students will be qualified in the Honor Roll if she/he can’t attain the
required average.

All students and skills of the students will be acknowledge through giving of
various awards at the end of the school year.

Special awards are not an academic award but rather one base on the
student’s good attitude toward all staff members and peers; obedience in school
and classroom rules in all situations and service applies Christian beliefs and
values.

8.3 Merit Awards

The following awards may be given:

 MOROLLA Award (Mother Rowena Laurel Leaves Award)

 Leadership Award
 JSS Ambassador
 DBC Excellence Award
 JPA Excellence Award (Jeshua Performing Arts)
 LXX Award (Septuagint Bible Award)
 “HORA Festival” Star of David Award
 Club Officer of the Year
 Loyalty Cup
 Other Awards will be given to deserving students

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 IX. General School Operating Policies

9.1. Guidelines for Students

9.1.1. School Policies in Uniform (SPU)

The school uniform is an authentic symbol of JSS identity.

It is the intent of the SPU to minimize problems which result from clothing
that is immodest, shows unchristian action that brings bad influence and
unnecessary attention to an individual.

All students are expected to dress in complete uniform in Monday, Tuesday

and Thursday.

9.1.1.a. GIRLS

Nursery I & II and K-I Pink pleated skirt and

white blouse with embroidered school logo

K-II and Grade I-VI Pink whole dress with edge

embroidered skirt and school logo at the center.
White blouse with pink bias tape.

Junior High “pink wing” collar whole dress with pink bowtie;
edge embroidered skirt; and red blazer with
embroidered school logo.

Senior High white long sleeve shirt; red tuxedo with

embroidered logo; pink bow tie; and pink pleated
skirt.
9.1.1.b. BOYS

Nursery – I & II and K – I Dull pink shorts maybe longer than just below the
knee. White polo with padded waist and
embroidered school logo.

K-II and Grade I-VI Long dull pink trousers or pants.

White polo shirt with embroidered school logo.

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 Junior High School Polo Shirt – pink s t r ip e d ; red blazer with
embroidered logo; pink tie and long dull pint trousers
or pants.

Senior High white long sleeve shirt; red tuxedo with embroidered
logo; pink ti e ; and long dull pint trousers or pants.

9.1.1.c. SHOES

Girls

Preschool, K-II – Grade VI,

Junior High and Senior High solid black closed toe and must be clean and
comfortable

NOT ALLOWED: Boots, high heels, pump shoes, sandals

Boys
Preschool, K-II – Grade VI,
Junior High and Senior High solid black closed toe and must be clean and
comfortable

9.1.1.d. P.E. UNIFORM (every Wednesday)

Preschool, K-II – Grade VI , Junior High and Senior High

Shoes: pump shoes, tennis shoes, sneakers with lace

9.1.1.e. Boy/Girl Scout Uniform (every Friday)

Preschool, Elementary , Junior High and Senior High

9.1.1.f. HOSIERY

Girls:
Nursery I & II and K-I white knee sock
K-II and Grade I-VI plain white or navy sock; plain, footed tights
only
Junior High and Senior High White Stocking

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Boys:
Nursery I & II and K-I white knee sock
K-II, Grade I-VI, Junior High plain white or navy sock
and Senior High

9.2. Optional Items (to be purchased from school office only)

9.2.1. Hosiery
· Ankle sock with embroidered “JSS”

9.2.2. Sweat Shirts

· Navy with school logo

9.2.3. Accessories (not required)

· Padded headband w/ embroidered “JSS”
· Sport sock with embroidered “JSS”
· Jeshua bags, button pins, handkerchief and towel

9.3. Identification Card

All students must wear their ID card properly with the prescribed sling color and
design.

9.4. Other g u i de l i n e s t o f o l l o w i n de te rmi ning Dress Co de a n d

G e n e r a l Appearance as follows:

9.4.1. No bandanas may be worn on school grounds

9.4.2. No tattoos – temporary or permanent

9.4.3. No writings or markings on the skin

9.4.4. No cut off or ripped jeans

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 9.4.5. Hats should be worn for P.E. and are encouraged for any outdoor
activities. However, no hats are to be worn inside. Makeup and nail
polish are not to be worn.

9.4.6. Students may wear a watch and a cross on a simple necklace or ring
or bracelet. Girls may wear one pair of stud earrings (NOT dangling
earrings)

9.4.7. Any jewelry beyond the items mentioned above will be turned in to the
School Office to be collected by the parents.

9.4.8. Hair accessories must match uniform (optional)

9.4.9. No hair wraps

9.4.10. No make-up, nail polish or fake nails are permitted

9.4.11. Short – shorts are not permitted at anytime

9.4.12. Clothing that exposes the entire shoulder, tube tops, spaghetti
straps, or similar type of clothing may not be worn

9.4.13. Closed toe shoes must be worn (sandals are not allowed) when
wearing School and P.E. Uniform.

9.4.14. All male students must observe proper hair cut (crew cut) at all
times.

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9.5 . COMPLIANCE
9.5.1. Uniforms are required from the first day of school.

9.5.2. Uniforms maybe worn on casual dress days.

9.5.3. Dress up attire is always acceptable on a casual day.

9.5.4. All casual dress must be modest and consistent with the standards and
principles of a Christian school.

9.5.5. The principal/School President has the final decision regarding matters
of dress and grooming.

9.6. After School Activities

9.6.1. If a uniform change is required, the P.E. Uniform must be worn.

9.6.2. Free Dress Day

Students may wear the following:

Long jeans or pants. Knee length shorts – skirts must be to the knee. The top
must be modest. Jewelry and make up restrictions apply. No flip flops and
high hell shoes.

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9.7.General Campus Guidelines

9.7.1. Students should speak English at all times.

9.7.2. If performances will be held, JSS Students must follow proper exit and entrance
and should show their BEST performance with focus, formality and
concentration.
9.7.3. Building Facilities and Grounds
Proper utilization and maintenance of all classroom furniture, laboratory
equipment, comfort rooms, gadgets, books in the library and other building
appurtenances should be everyone’s primary concern. Vandalism of any
school property and tampering of any school signage/records or notices on
bulletin boards are likewise strictly prohibited.
9.7.4. Alley Decorum
When changing classes, students are allowed to speak quietly in the
alley. Shouting, running, and jumping in the alley are prohibited.
9.7.5. Receptacles are made available to prevent littering in all places.
9.7.6. Posting, erasing, altering written notices without permission are not allowed.
9.7.7. Students are expected to observe proper decorum during flag ceremony.
9.7.8. Students shall form a line in going to the classrooms, laboratories and library
and in transacting business in any offices.
9.7.9. Students are strictly prohibited from using cell phones inside the
classroom and during class hour. They are not allowed to receive visitors,
unless approved by the Prefect of Discipline or the Principal.

9.7.10. Canteen
The Canteen should have a relaxed atmosphere and must be clean at all time
where all students and teachers can enjoy their lunch together.

9.7.10.a. Students are to dispose their trash properly.

9.7.10.b. Students are to speak in moderate tones. Shouting and yelling are prohibited.
9.7.10.c. Students are not allowed to consume juice and soft drinks in the canteen during
lunch and snack time.
9.7.10.d. Yakult, chocolate drinks and milk are available for all students.

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 9.7.11. School Gate must be closed after the flag ceremony.

9.7.12. Late students are not allowed to enter the classroom without admission slip form
the Principal’s Office.

9.7.13. Smoking is not allowed in all places inside the school campus.

9.6. Classroom Guidelines

Learning takes place in the classroom, and in order for this to happen, the
following rules and regulation must be followed:

9.7. Classroom Rules and Regulations

9.9.1.a. Classroom must be clean all times. The student assigned should sweep
the floor and clean the blackboard using the eraser not a cloth in
every period/change of classes. Before the afternoon dismissal,
students should clean the entire classroom, wipe the windows,
including every chart, books, flash cards and posters. They should also
clean the ground and alleys and dispose the garbage properly.

9.9.1.b. Students will respect teachers and other students in the room as well as
other teachers, secretaries, teacher aid, substitute teachers, Seminarian
volunteers, etc.

9.9.1.c. Students will be courteous at all times.

9.9.1.d. Students are to only eat during lunch and recess or at the teacher’s
discretion.
9.9.1.e. Students are not to chew gum at school.

9.9.1.f. Students will place umbrella, hats, coats, snacks, lunches, etc. in areas
designated by the teacher.
9.9.1.g. Students may use the comfort room in the morning, during recess, lunch
and after school, or with the teacher’s permission.

9.9.1.h. Teachers will enforce safety precautions in labs and P.E. classes.

9.9.1.i. Students may use calculators at the discretion of the teacher.

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9.9.1.j. Students may not possess or use alcohol, tobacco products or drugs.

9.9.1.k. Students may not possess dangerous materials such as ice pick, knives, needles
etc. or any weapon.

9.9.1.l. Students will wear appropriate clothing as described in the uniform policy.
shirts with advertising, over-sized or baggy clothing, shirts permitting the
stomach to show and any gang- related or gang- reference clothing are not
permitted.

9.9.1.m. Students will conduct themselves as young Christian ladies and

gentlemen.

9.9.1.n. Students will demonstrate good manners in speech and action.

9.9.1.o. Students will refrain from public display of affection.

9.9.1.p. Students should not use profane obscene, pornographic or suggestive

language / gestures / pictures.

9.9.1.q. Students should not act that jeopardize the health, safety, learning, or
welfare of others.

9.9.1.r. Students should not be involved in fighting,

bullying, lying, cheating and stealing.

9.9.1.s. Students should not bring toys, expensive

games, cellphones, beepers, digital cameras and video equipment
(except as allowed for
administrative or school project), headphones,
portable CD players, iPods, MP3 players, video
games, PDA’s or any other electronic device.

9.9.1.t. Students are advised to inform their visitors, parents to proceed to the
Principal’s Office for appropriate accommodation and referrals

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9.9.2. Respect

9.9.2.a. Avoid unnecessary noise while waiting for the teacher.

9.9.2.b. Sits properly while listening to the teacher.

9.9.2.c. Avoid disrupting classes by habitually coming in late, going out without
permission and transferring from one seat to another.

9.9.2.d. Refrain from answering without being recognized by the teacher or

making unnecessary statements.

9.9.2.e. Avoid the use of cell phones to any outlet within the school campus is
not allowed.

9.9.2.f. Greet visitors politely.

9.9.2.g. Teacher’s cubicle is private. Students are not allowed to enter unless
requested by the teacher.

9.9.3. Responsibility

9.9.3.a. Equips himself/herself with all the necessary work materials before
coming to his/her classes.

9.9.3.b. Diligently studies and performs all given tasks or assignments.

9.9.3.c. Refrains from all forms of littering, vandalism, and truancy.

9.9.3.d. No Student shall be sent out of class without an official slip from
duly designated authorities.

9.9.3.e. Keeps the classroom neat and orderly.

9.9.3.f. Turns off electric lights, fans, appliances and faucets before leaving
the classroom.

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9.9.4. Honesty

9.9.4.a. Avoids all forms of cheating particularly during quizzes, long tests, or
periodical examinations.

9.9.4.b. Reports to the teacher or to any authority any lost and found items in the
classroom or in the campus.

9.9.4.c. Avoids all forms of stealing from anybody.

X. For the Faculty and Staff:

10.1. Manicure, smoking, drinking liquor, cellphone charging, texts, calls and
any form of gambling is NOT ALLOWED during classes.

XI. Co-Curricular Activities

Co-curricular activities are aimed at enriching the learning experiences of the

students. The school, therefore, reserves the right to withdraw a students’
membership in organizations and participations in school activities on grounds of
poor academic standing.

11.1. Class/Clubs Contributions

Class/clubs contributions are allowed only for classroom/club
maintenance and special occasions with the approval of the school principal
and students.

11.2. Student Representation

A student or group of students may represent the school in any outside activity
only after due permission has been obtained from the school principal.

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 11.1. Field Trips and Off-Campus Activities
Field trips and off-campus activities are conducted to enrich the classroom
instruction. Permission shall be granted upon approval of the school
principal.

11.2. Inviting Resource Persons

Any class who desires to invite resource persons for academic and co-
curricular activities shall inform the school principal before contacting the
person/s concerned.

XII. Mechanisms and Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools

12. Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of education stakeholders enumerated

in Sections 4 to 9 of DepED order No. 40, s. 2012, the following offices and persons
shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

12.1. Schools

Public and private kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools, through

their administrators, principals and school heads, shall:

12.1.1. Adopt and implement a child protection or anti-bullying policy in

accordance with this IRR and submit the same to the Division Office. The
anti-bullying policy may be a part of the school’s child protection policy;

12.1.2. Provide students and their parents or guardians a copy of the child
protection or anti-bullying policy adopted by the school. Such policy shall
likewise be included in the school’s student and/or employee handbook and
shall be conspicuously posted on the school walls and website, if there is any;

12.1.3. Educate students on the dynamics of bullying, the anti-bullying policies of

the school as well as the mechanisms for the anonymous reporting of acts of
bullying or retaliation;

12.1.4. Educate parents and guardians about the dynamics of bullying, the child
protection or anti-bullying policy of the school and how parents and
guardians can provide support and reinforce the said policy at home;

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 12.1.5. Devise prevention, intervention, protective and remedial measures to
address bullying;
12.1.6. Conduct the capacity building activities for guidance
counselors/teachers and the members of the Child Protection Committees;
12.1.7. Ensure effective implementation of the anti-bullying policy and
monitor compliance therewith;

12.1.8. Ensure the safety of the victim of bullying, the bully and the bystander

and determine the students’ needs for protection

12.1.9. Accomplish the intake sheet prescribed in Annex “B”, whenever there is
an incident of bullying. Maintain a record of all proceedings related to
bullying, and submit reports prescribed in “Annex A,” of DepED order No. 40,
s. 2012, to the Division Office;

12.1.10. Maintain a public record or statistics of incidents of bullying and

retaliation;

12.1.11. Coordinate with appropriate offices and other agencies or

instrumentalities for appropriate assistance and intervention, as required by
the circumstances.

12.2. Teachers and other School Personnel

12.2.1. Participate and cooperate in all prevention, intervention and other

measure related to bullying implemented by the school;

12.2.2. Report to school authorities any incident of bullying; and

12.2.3. Perform the duties as specified in this IRR.

12.3. Students

12.3.1. Participate and cooperate in all prevention, intervention and other

measure related to bullying implemented by the school;

12.3.2. Avoid or refrain from any act of bullying;

12.3.3. Intervene to protect the victim. Unless it will jeopardize his safety and

security; and

12.3.4. Report to school authorities any incident of bullying

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12.4. Child Protection Committee as Anti-Bullying Committee

12.4.1. School Head/Administrator – Chairperson

12.4.2. Guidance Counselor/Teacher – Vice Chairperson

12.4.3. Representative of the Teachers as designated by the Faculty Club

12.4.4. Representative of the Parents as designated by the Parents-Teachers

Association

12.4.5. Representative of students, except in kindergarten, as designated by

the Supreme Student Council; and

12.4.5.a. Representative from the Community as designated by the Punong

Barangay. Preferably a member of the Barangay Council for the
Protection of Children (BCPC). For private schools, a representative
from the community provided in the preceding number shall be
optional.

In addition to their duties and responsibilities provided by DepEd Order No. 40, s.
2012, the CPC shall perform the following tasks:

12.4.5.b. Conduct awareness-raising programs with school stakeholders in

preventing and addressing bullying;

12.4.5.c. Ensure that the anti-bullying policy adopted by the school is

implemented;

12.4.5.d.Monitor all cases or incidents related to bullying reported or referred

by the teacher, guidance counselor or coordinator or any person
designated to handle prevention and intervention measures
mentioned by the preceding sections of this IRR; and

12.4.5.e. Make the necessary referrals to appropriate agencies, offices or

persons, as may be required by the circumstances.

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XIII. Disciplinary Sanctions
The school expects satisfactory standards of behavior, conduct from all its
students. The disciplinary procedure provides a framework for dealing with
instances where students are alleged not to have met the required standards of
conduct. The aim is to teach the ideas of justices, respect for law and authority
and the importance of obedience.

A. Warning
The class adviser may notify the student that repetition of specified conduct
may/be cause for other disciplinary action.

B. Demerit System

C. Suspension
Suspension is the separation of a student from the school for a specified period
of time. Suspension may be accompanied by special conditions for
readmission.

13.1 Minor Offenses

13.1.1 Acts that disturb classes such as excessive

noise, boisterous laughter and loud chatting.

13.1.2. Unauthorized entry into classrooms or breaking

into school function wi th out permission o f sc h ool
authorities or those concerned.

13.1.3. Improper disposal of chewing gum inside the school premises.

13.1.4. Improper behavior during flag ceremony and other school functions.

13.1.5. Littering, spitting in and out of the classroom, corridors, lobby,

stairways, windows, leaving or throwing all kinds of trash anywhere
in the school campus.

13.1.6. Loitering in corridors during class sessions.

13.1.7. Eating in libraries and laboratories.

13.1.8. Entering the school campus with improper uniform and without valid
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 Identification Card (ID).

13.1.9. Using of cellphones, Walkman, I-Pads and other similar g a d g e t s

during class hours, Mass, programs, and other school
activities.

13.1.10. Bringing, playing and/or reading unrelated literature (i.e. comics,

magazines, pocketbooks, tabloids, and the like.) during class hours.
13.1.11 Female or male students: wearing of make-up, earrings, headgear and/or
other accessories inappropriate for school wear unless authorized for
specific functions/activities.

13.1.12 Male or Female students: wearing of make-up, more than one (1) set of
earrings and/or other accessories inappropriate for school wear.

13.1.12 Inappropriate haircut, hairstyle and/or hair color

including excessive use of jewelry, body piercing, tongue piercing,
pulling theeyebrow, nail polish and tattoos.

13.1.13 Leaving the classroom without permission

during class hours.

13.1.14 Improper use of school facilities, including

toilets, laboratories, function halls and others.

13.1.15 Truancy and cutting classes.

13.2 Sanctions for Minor Offenses

13.2.1 First offense: Reprimand by the

concerned school authority/adviser.

13.2.2 Second offense: Parents attention shall be

called by the adviser.

13.2.3 Third offense: Signing of Yellow Student Manners & Conduct

Agreement by the offending student, parents/guardian and members of
the discipline committee. Commission of any three minor offenses
whether of a similar nature or otherwise may be elevated as a major
offense depending on the nature and the culpability of the offender.
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13.3 Major Offenses

13.3.1 Brawls/fights in and out of campus and during school functions and other
acts that may inflict physical injuries or moral harm and adversely affect
the honor of the school leading to unfavorable or defamatory comments by
others.
13.3.2 Simple gambling of any sort.

13.3.3. Refusing without just and/or valid reasons to appear before any duly
constituted school body when duly summoned to do so;

13.3.4. Forcible entry into the campus of JSS.

13.3.5. Physical bullying, use of foul, abusive or offensive language; attacking the
morality and integrity of a person.

13.3.5.a. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim
like punching, pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks,
inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and the use of available
objects as weapons;

13.3.5.b. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional
well- being;

13.3.5.c. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim

undue emotional distress like directing foul language or profanity at
the target, name- calling, tormenting and commenting negatively on
victim’s looks, clothes and body;

13.3.5.d. Treats to inflict a wrong upon the person, honor or property of the
person or on his or her family;

13.3.5.e. stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or her

daily activities, with unwanted and obsessive attention;

13.3.5.f. Taking of Property

13.3.5.g Public humiliation, or public and malicious imputation of a crime or

of a vice or defect, whether real or imaginary, or any act, omission,
condition, status, or circumstances tending to cause dishonor,

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 discredit or expose a person to contempt;

13.3.5.h Deliberate destruction or defacement of, or damage to the child’s

property.

13.3.5.i Physical violence committed upon a student, which may or may not
result to harm or injury, with or without the aid of weapon. Such
violence may be in the form of mauling, hitting, punching, kicking,
throwing things at the student, pinching, spanking, or other similar
acts;

13.3.5.j Demanding or requiring sexual or monetary favors, or exacting

money or property, from a pupil or student; and

13.3.5.k Restraining the liberty and freedom of a pupil or student.

13.3.6 Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through

the use of technology or any electronic
means.

Prohibit the following acts:

(1) Bullying on school grounds; property

immediately adjacent to school grounds; at school-
sponsored or school-related activities, functions or programs
whether on or off school grounds; at school bus stops; on school
buses or other vehicles owned, leased or used by a school; or
through the use of technology or an electronic device owned, leased
or used by a school;

(2) Bullying at a location, activity, function or

program that is not school related and through the use of technology
or an electronic device that is not owned, leased or used by a school
if the act or acts in question create a hostile environment at school
for the victim, infringe on the rights of the victim at school, or
materially and substantially disrupt the education process or the
orderly operation of a school; and

(3) Retaliation against a person who reports

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 bullying, who provides information during an investigation of
bullying, or who is a witness to or has reliable information about
bullying;

13.3.7. Inappropriate acts done on or off campus such as public display of

affection.

13.3.8. Possessing, displaying, distributing pornographic pictures, posters,

slides, CD’s, VCD’s, DVD’s, or similar materials, writing
pornographic literature, accessing pornographic materials through
school facilities (i.e. internet access in the library or computer
room) including personal devices such as cell phones, i-Pods,
laptop, Android Tablets, gaming gadgets, etc;

13.3.9. Tampering of official notices on blackboards and bulletin boards.

13.3.10. Theft (individual or in groups) of school or personal property or

attempts to do such criminal acts.

13.3.11. Marking, tearing, mutilating and/or defacing a book or library

materials in any way and in such case the offender is obliged to
replace the material.

13.3.12. Defacing or writing on walls, desks, tables, and the like.

13.3.13. Vandalism or any willful and deliberate destruction of personal

and/or school property.

13.3.14. Bringing/drinking any alcoholic beverage inside the school

premises or during activities authorized/sponsored by the school.

13.3.15. Caught in the act using school fences as entry and exit point.

13.3.16. Entering the campus under the influence of alcohol o r prohibited

substances.

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13.3.17 Smoking inside the campus.

13.3.18. Involvement in Fraternities/Sororities/Gangs.

13.3.19. Cheating or any form of dishonesty during any examination, test, quiz, including
written requirements for submission.

The following acts shall constitute cheating:

13.3.19.a. Unauthorized possession of notes or any material during an

examination, test or quiz whether the student uses it or not.

13.3.19.b. Buying and/or selling of test papers or any portion thereto.

13.3.19.c. Leaking examinations, test and or quizzes.

13.3.19.d. Copying from or allowing another to copy from one’s examination/test

papers. In the latter case, both parties are liable;

13.3.19.e. Communicating with another student without permission from the

teacher or the proctor during examination/test;

13.3.19.f. Making unnecessary noise or calling the attention of others during

examination, test, quiz;

13.3.20. Malicious dissemination of information including its entry on the internet/e-

mail/facebook/twitter and other means;

13.3.21. Sanctions for Major Offense

13.3.21.a. First Offense: Three (3) days community service inside the campus.

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13.3.20.b. Second Offense: Five (5) days community service inside the campus.

13.3.20.c. Third Offense: Advise to transfer. After investigation is conducted by the

concerned persons.

13.3.22. Grave Offense

13.3.22.a Carrying or possession of firearms, deadly weapons, explosives, including

firecrackers and the like, within the premises of the school;

13.3.22.b. Organizing groups using coercive and covert recruitment; maintaining

secrecy of existence and/or activities, and requiring members/applicants
to act in any manner that is personally degrading and not directly related to
the aims/goals of the school;

13.3.22.c. Possession, use or pushing of prohibited drugs or possession of any

regulated drug without proper prescription;

13.3.22.d. Direct assault upon any member of the school community;

13.3.22.e. Students that present, coerce, force or intimidate others from entering
the campus, attending classes or other school functions;

13.3.22.f. Instigating or participating in concerted activities leading to the stoppage

of classes, preventing or threatening any member of the academic
community from discharging their duties and from attending classes or
entering school premises;

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 13.3.22.g. Sexual harassment/misconduct and the like;

13.3.22.h. Grave threats to inflict harm on another person’s honor or integrity such
as blackmail, threats and the like;

13.3.22.i. Hazing initiation of any kind either inside or outside the school premises
and/or recruitment of another student to join any unrecognized association,
organization, fraternity/sorority and the like;

13.3.22.j. Commission of any acts of lewdness or acts of sexual immorality;

13.3.22.k. Pregnancy and prostitution shall be dealt with appropriate corrective

measure.

13.3.23 “Corporal Punishment” – refers to a kind of punishment or penalty imposed for

an alleged or actual offense, which is carried out, for the purpose of discipline, training or
control, by a teacher, school administrator, and adult, or any other child who has been given
or has assumed authority or responsibility for punishment or discipline. It includes physical,
humiliating or degrading punishment, including, but not limited to the following:

13.3.23.a. Blows such as, but not limited to, beating, kicking, hitting, slapping, or
lashing, of any part of a child’s body, with or without the use of an instrument such
as, but not limited to a cane, broom, stick, whip or belt;

13.3.23.b. Striking of a child’s face or head, such being declared as a “no contact
zone”;

13.3.23.c. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin, dragging,
pushing or throwing of a child;

13.3.23.d. Forcing a child to perform physically painful or damaging acts such as,
but not limited to, holding a weight or weights for an extended period and kneeling
on stones, salt, pebbles or other objects.

13.3.23.e. Deprivation of a child’s physical needs as a form of punishment;

13.3.23.f. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper,
alcohol, or forcing the child to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other

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 materials that can cause discomfort or threaten the child’s health, safety and sense of
security such as, but not limited to bleach or insecticides, excrement or urine;

13.3.23.g Tying up a child

13.3.23.h Confinement, imprisonment or depriving the liberty of a child;

13.3.23.i Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or threat of bodily harm,

swearing or cursing, ridiculing or denigrating the child;

13.3.23.j Forcing a child to wear a sign to undress or disrobe or to put on anything

that will make a child look or feel foolish, which belittles or humiliates the child in
front of others;

13.3.23.k Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or

learners, except when such pieces of property pose a danger to the child or to others

13.3.24. Sanctions for Grave Offenses

Advise to transfer (subject to mitigating or aggravating circumstances) after

investigation is conducted with the presence of the parents/guardians together with
the committee composed of the Prefect of Discipline, Guidance Counselor, Principal,
Class Adviser concerned, SSG President and concerned subject teachers.

Transitory Condition:

In the event that the grave offender wishes to enroll in the forthcoming years, he/she
be obliged to report to the Discipline Committee for behavioral contract and to the
Guidance Counselor for counselling.

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 XIV. Complaint Process

The Jeshua Septuagint School has established procedures for student and public
complaints. The following is the chain of command that must be followed.

14.1 Student Complaints

14.1.1. Student should first make the complaint known to the staff member most
closely involved or to his/her guidance counselor in a polite manner.

14.1.2 If the situation is not resolved then the student should prepare a written
statement and submit it to the School Principal.

14.1.3 Parent Complaints

14.1.3.a If a parent has a complaint, he should first make it known to the staff
member either in writing, or in a scheduled conference. If the complaint is not
resolved at the staff member level, he should inform the School Principal. If the
complaint cannot be resolved at the School President then you are welcome to
fill out a complaint form that may be obtained from the office of the School
Founder/President. The office of the School President or designee will respond
1-2 days.

XV. Tutors

Parents may contract private tutors. JSS does not support nor recommend particular
paid tutors. Tutoring Services for profit may not take place on School premises. No JSS
teacher may accept pay for tutoring a pupil from his / her class during the academic year.

SCHOOL’S RIGHT TO AMEND

The Administration of Jeshua Septuagint School retains the right to amend the handbook,
parents will be notified in writing if changes are made during the school year. The
administration reserves the right to waive any disciplinary action.

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 Prayers

The Sign of the Cross (Mat. 28:19)

In the name of the Father

And the Son
And of the Holy Spirit , Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer (Mat. 6:9-13)

Our Father in heaven,

Holy be Your name,
Your Kingdom come,
Your will be done on earth
As it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sings as we
Forgive those who sin against us.
Do not bring us to the test
But deliver us from evil, Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace.

Our Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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 Glory Be

Glory be to the Father

And to the Son,
And to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now
And will be forever, Amen.

Prayer for My God, Jesus the Nazarene

Our Father, send the gift of peace into my heart. You know my efforts to follow the trail
that You, Holy Jesus the Nazarene has blazed before us. Forgive me for all my sins and
make me truly your child. Grant that I may understand my lesson replace my thoughts
with your thoughts and I want my thinking to be influenced by your teaching.

O good Jesus, hear my prayer. Keep me close to you and depend me & my family; my
classmate, Schoolmates and teachers and to all the Jeshua Family from all harm.

May you grant us grace, blessing, faith, hope and love that endures to the
end. Amen.

NAZARENE HYMN

Jesus the Nazarene

You’re God you’re so merciful
We pray to bestow us
Bountiful blessings
So all of your people
Be glad and delighted
We’re children in Philippines
Calling your name
We’re children in Philippines
Calling your name

(Translated by: Materna Supremo Dablo)

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 Jeshua Septuagint School Hymn
Lyrics & Music: Mr. Linoel Piencenaves

We are the children of JSS

We sing loud and clear with love
So that they’ll know that we are one united
And joyful in our goals. So let’s come and
Join with faith that broaden our wisdom
Teaches desirable traits JSS aimed to serve
With high integrity disciplined in every way

Chorus:

So now we are here for you my dear JSS

We share our lives coz we believe to achieve
What we have desired
That’s why we come to you with trust just
Like true friend true education strong
Foundation teaching God’s mission To
fulfill our vision

Bridge:

JSS provides holistic education who aspire

Towards holiness and righteousness
Institution committed to life long learning
And innovative teaching, mindset of excellence
Firmly built upon the Christian mission…. JSS

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