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MESSAGE FROM THE

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
September 1, 2022

Dear students,

Welcome to SMTVS Family! Welcome to the new school year 2022-2023!

After being closed for two years due to the global pandemic, our school will reopen for
a new school year with in-person classes shifting from three to four to five days in
school within the first quarter.

In order to make our school safe, orderly, harmonious, and a pleasant place for our
students to learn, we need to review our school policies and guidelines and enjoin
everyone in the community to observe, follow and conform with.

It is appropriate to start the new school year with an orientation to our students about
our school rules and regulations so that they will be adequately informed of the “dos”
and “don’ts” in their day-to-day school life.

It is our goal that after this orientation our students will be properly guided and be made
aware of their responsibilities, accountabilities and obligations, as well as understand
their commitment to be a true SMTVSian in traits and values both inside and outside
the school campus.

Walk the campus, ask questions, meet faculty and staff, and learn all you can about
your school. Study hard, make new friends, get involved and have fun. These are the
best of times for you. We are here to help in any way we can. We hope you reach all
of your goals and realize all your dreams.

I’ll see you around campus.

MARTIN C. RAMIS, PhD.

School Principal

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CONTENTS
Message from the School Principal -------------------------------------------------------- 2

I. DepEd Vision, Mission, Core Values and Mandate --------------------------------- 4

II. Curricular Offerings and Learning Areas ---------------------------------------------- 5

III. Guidelines on the Prevention of COVID-19 ------------------------------------------ 11

IV. Admission & Retention Policies --------------------------------------------------------- 12

V. Assessment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

VI. School Policies on Discipline ------------------------------------------------------------- 15

VII. Parents Rights and Responsibilities --------------------------------------------------- 22

VIII. School Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

IX. School-Parent-Student Agreement ---------------------------------------------------- 26

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I.
DepEd Vision, Mission, Goal &
Core Values

THE DEPED VISION

We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country
and whose values and competencies
enable them to realize their full potential
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.

As a learner-centered public institution,

the Department of Education
continuously improves itself
to better serve its stakeholders.

THE DEPED MISSION

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based,
and complete basic education where:

Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.

Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.

Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and
supportive environment for effective learning to happen.
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share
responsibility for developing life-long learners.

OUR CORE VALUES

Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa

OUR MANDATE
The Department of Education was established through the Education Decree of 1863
as the Superior Commission of Primary Instruction under a Chairman. The Education
agency underwent many reorganization efforts in the 20th century in order to better
define its purpose vis a vis the changing administrations and charters. The present
day Department of Education was eventually mandated through Republic Act 9155,
otherwise known as the Governance of Basic Education act of 2001 which establishes
the mandate of this agency.

The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates

policies, plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic
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education. It supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including

alternative learning systems, both public and private; and provides for the
establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of
basic education relevant to the goals of national development.

II.
Curricular Offerings
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Special Program:
✅ STE (Science, Technology and Engineering) / Special Science Class
✅ TVET (Technical - Vocational Education and Training) / Regular Class

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Academic Track:
✅ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics),
✅ ABM (Accountancy, Business & Management), &
✅ HUMSS (Humanities & Social Sciences)

Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track:
TVL-ICT
✅ Illustration & Animation (Combination)
TVL - Industrial Arts
✅ Automotive Servicing
✅ Carpentry
✅ SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
TVL - Home Economics
✅ Bread and Pastry / Cookery / Food & Beverage Services
✅ Dressmaking / Tailoring
TVL - Agri-Fishery
✅ Organic Agriculture / Agri. Crop Production
TVL-Maritime

Requirements:
Transferees/New Students
*SF 9 (Learner's Report Card)
*Birth Certificate (PSA/NSO) - Photocopy
*Enrollment Form (completely filled out)

Old Students
*SF 9 (Learner's Report Card)
*Enrollment Form (completely filled out)

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Learning Areas
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
( Grade 7 to Grade 10)

BASIC SUBJECTS
* FILIPINO * ARALING PANLIPUNAN (AP)
* ENGLISH * EDUKASYON SA PAGPAPAKATAO (EsP)
* MATHEMATICS * MAPEH
* SCIENCE
TECHNICAL - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SPECIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
(TVET)
ADVANCED SUBJECTS :
* TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TVE)
* DEVELOPMENTAL READING
with specialization:
* COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 > MARITIME
* COMPUTER SCIENCE 2 > CARPENTRY
* ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE > AUTOMOTIVE
* BIOTECHNOLOGY > SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING
* RESEARCH 1 > GARMENTS
> AGRI. CROP PRODUCTION
* RESEARCH 2
> INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
* ADVANCED STATISTICS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
* CONSUMER CHEMISTRY > FOOD TRADES
* ADVANCED PHYSICS * INTERNET COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS (ICF)
* ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS * TECHNICAL DRAWING
* ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

(Grade 11 to Garde 12)

CORE SUBJECTS APPLIED SUBJECTS

* Oral Communication * English for Academic and Professional Purposes

* Reading and Writing * Practical Research 1

* Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at * Practical Research 2

Kulturang Pilipino
* Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba't-Ibang Teksto * Pagsulat sa Filipino sa Piling Larangan (Akademik, Isports, Sining,
Tungo sa Pananaliksik at Tech-Voc)

* 21st Century Literature from the Philippines * Empowerment Technologies (E-Tech): ICT for Professional Tracks
and the World * Entrepreneurship
* Contemporary Philippine Arts from the
Regions * Research Project/Culminating Activity*
* Media and Information Literacy
* General Mathematics
* Statistics and Probability
* Earth and Life Science/ for STEM: EARTH SCIENCE
* Physical Science / for STEM: DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION

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* Personal Development / Pansariling Kaunlaran

* Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
* Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person / Pambungad sa Pilosopiya ng Tao
* PE and Health
SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS

ACADEMIC TRACK

ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS AND HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT (ABM) (HUMSS) AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)

* Applied Economics *Creative Writing * Pre - Calculus

* Introduction to World Religions and
* Business Ethics and Social Responsibility * Basic Calculus
Belief Systems
* Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and * Creative Nonfiction
Management 1 * General Biology 1
* Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and * Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking
* General Biology 2
Management 2 in the 21st Century Culture
* Business Math * Philippine Politics and Governance * General Physics 1
* Community Engagement, Solidarity and
* Business Finance * General Physics 2
Citizenship
* Disciplines and Ideas in the Social
* Organization and Management * General Chemistry 1
Sciences
* Disciplines and Ideas in the Applied
* Principles of Marketing * General Chemistry 2
Social Sciences
* Work Immersion * Work Immersion * Work Immersion
TECHNICAL - VOCATIONAL - LIVELIHOOD (TVL) TRACK

TVL- HOME ECONOMICS TVL- INDUSTRIAL ARTS TVL- AGRI- FISHERY ARTS
* Bread and Pastry Production * Carpentry (NC II) * Organic Agriculture
* Food and Beverage Services * Work Immersion * Agricultural Crop Production
* Cookery * Work Immersion
* Work Immersion * SMAW ( NC I & NC II)
* Work Immersion TVL- INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
* Dressmaking * Automotive Servicing * Illustration (NC II)
* Tailoring * Work Immersion * Animation (NC II)
* Work Immersion * Work Immersion
TVL- MARITIME
* Navigational Watch 1
* Navigational Watch 2
* Navigational Watch 3
* Safety 1
* Safety 2
* Engine Watch 1
* Engine Watch 2
* Ships's CaTERING Services NC 1
* Work Immersion

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C. Report on Enrollment
GRADE
SECTION MALE FEMALE TOTAL
LEVEL
1 DECENCY 20 15 35
2 PERSEVERANCE 6 27 33
3 REALITY 24 14 38
4 LEADERSHIP 20 16 36
GRADE 7
5 GENEROSITY 24 12 36
6 KINSHIP 14 21 35
7 SINCERITY 13 23 36
8 CHARITY 16 19 35
TOTAL 137 147 284
1 DIGNITY 15 25 40
2 FRIENDSHIP 30 15 45
3 HOPE 17 24 41
4 INTEGRITY 5 28 33
GRADE 8
5 ORIGINALITY 15 30 45
6 PURITY 10 35 45
7 SIMPLICITY 39 2 41
8 UNITY 39 2 41
TOTAL 170 161 331
1 JOY 45 1 46
2 HONESTY 30 4 34
3 KINDNESS 14 32 46
GRADE 9
4 LOVE 18 28 46
5 MODESTY 11 31 42
6 RESPONSIBILITY 24 21 45
TOTAL 142 117 259
1 ACHIEVEMENT 33 5 38
2 FAITH 12 31 43
3 JUSTICE 2 40 42
4 LOYALTY 7 33 40
GRADE 10
5 MAGNIFICENCE 30 10 40
6 PEACE 20 21 41
7 TRUTH 35 2 37
8 WISDOM 30 5 35
TOTAL 169 147 316
GRAND TOTAL FOR JHS 618 572 1190
1 ABM 7 20 27
2 AUTOMOTIVE 35 0 35
3 BPP 2 20 22
4 CARPENTRY 22 2 24
GRADE 11
5 DRESSMAKING 1 4 5
6 HUMSS 3 39 42
7 ILLUSTRATION 8 16 24
8 MARITIME 38 12 50

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9 ORGANIC AGRI 19 34 53
10 SMAW 43 6 49
11 STEM 5 17 22
TOTAL 183 170 353
1 ABM 9 28 37
2 AGRI CROP PROD. 15 28 43
3 ANIMATION 6 13 19
4 AUTOMOTIVE 35 3 38
5 CARPENTRY 38 2 40
GRADE 12
6 COOKERY 6 23 29
7 HUMSS 7 37 44
8 SMAW 44 3 47
9 STEM 2 31 33
10 TAILORING 0 6 6
TOTAL 162 174 336
GRAND TOTAL FOR SHS 345 344 689
OVER ALL TOTAL 963 916 1879

D. Learning Delivery Modality (LDM)

The Learning Delivery Modality adopted by SMTVS for the new school year is Blended
Learning which means, 3 days face-to-face or in-person classes and 2 days modular
distance learning in a week. This is good for the first month (September 2022) of the
new school year 2022-2023.

Should our financial resources allow and that all our 21 damaged classrooms will be
fully restored by October 2022, the number of days for in-person classes shall be
changed to four (days) with 1 day only for modular distance learning. And by
November 2022, DepEd orders the full implementation of the 5-day face-to-face
classes in a week.

E. Class Schedule – Junior & Senior High School

TIME CLASS
7:15 AM Assembly Time (Mondays Only)
7:30 AM Flag Raising Ceremony (Mondays Only)
7:45 – 8:45 AM First Subject
8:45 – 9:45 AM Second Subject
9:45 – 10:00 AM RECESS
10:00 – 11:00 AM Third Subject
11:00 – 12:00 Noon Fourth Subject
12:00 – 12:30 Noon 30-MINUTE NOON BREAK
12:30 – 1:30 PM Fifth Subject
1:30 – 2:30 PM Sixth Subject
2:30 – 3:30 PM Seventh Subject
3:30 – 4:30 PM Eighth Subject
4:45 PM Flag Lowering Ceremony (Fridays Only)

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F. School Calendar
DepEd Memo 34, s. 2022 dated July 11, 2022

The New School Year 2022-2023 shall formally start on Monday, August 22, 2022,
and end on Friday, July 7, 2O23. There shall be a total of 2O3 days or as may be
determined by further issuance/s in case of changes in the school calendar due to
unforeseen circumstances.

Schedule of the 4 Quarters

PERIOD QUARTER
August 22, 2022 – November 5, 2022 First
November 7, 2022 – February 3, 2023 Second
February 13 - April 28, 2023 Third
May 2- July 7, 2023 Fourth

Schedule of Quarter Examinations

October 27 – 28, 2022 First Quarter Examination

January 26-27, 2023 Second Quarter Examination
April 20-21, 2023 Third Quarter Examination
June 22-23, 2023 Fourth Quarter Examination – Finals
(Grades 6 and 12)
June 29-30, 2023 Fourth Quarter Examination – Finals
(Grades 1-5 & 7- 11)

December 19, 2022 – January 4, 2023 - Christmas Break

February 6-10, 2023 - Mid-year Break
July 10-14, 2023 - End of School Year Rites
July 17, 2023 – August 26 - Remedial Classes

Parent-Teacher Conference/Distribution of Report Cards will take place 2-3 weeks

after the Periodical Examinations.

Classes are immediately suspended during observances of regular and special

national holidays as stipulated by the law, as well as local holidays which have been
duly declared by law or through Presidential Proclamation.

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III.
GUIDELINES ON THE PREVENTION
OF COVID-l9 AND OTHER
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
DepEd Order No. 34, s.2022, dated July 11, 2022

1. Face masks shall be mandatory in the re-opening of classes. A face shield may be
used in lieu of a face mask for activities requiring the entire face of an individual to
be visible.

2. Physical distancing shall be observed whenever possible.

3. Classroom doors and windows shall be opened for ventilation.

4. Students, teaching, and non-teaching personnel are strictly prohibited from eating
together while facing one another. If there is a lack of space in the classroom or
school premises to allow distancing during meals, eating shall be done in a manner
where all individuals face in one direction and do not talk while their masks are off.

5. The conduct of extra-curricular activities shall be strictly prohibited. Co-curricular

activities shall be conducted after the quarter examination so as not to disrupt
classes.

6. Learners who exhibit symptoms of COVID-l9 shall be immediately excused from in-
person classes and shall shift to distance learning. This shall only be required of
those who feel well enough to answer modules or participate in online classes but
are in the home or facility isolation. This provision excludes learners who are
admitted to hospitals. To prevent learners with symptoms similar to COVID- 19 from
going to school, parents are highly encouraged to monitor and report the health
status of their children to the school, through the class adviser, and appropriate
authorities.

7. Schools shall not be held liable should any learner or personnel turn COVID19
positive. There is no need for parents or guardians to sign a waiver for this item.
Likewise, no parent's or guardian's consent shall be required for a learner to resume
5 days in-person classes.

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IV.
ADMISSION AND RETENTION
POLICIES
The school offers 6 years secondary education. 4 years in Junior High School and 2
years in Senior High School.

Junior High School Department offers curricular program on TVE and Special Science
Class (SSC) which is a preparatory for the STEM Strand in the Senior High School.
Grades 8-10 will take major TVE subjects that could be pursued in the Senior High
School without the need for a bridging program classes.

A. TVE Programs

B. Special Science Class – Junior High School (with 2 batches now, Grade 7 & 8)
1. A grade of 90 in Science, Mathematics and English in Grade 6.
2. Endorsed by the School Principal.
3. Must pass the Written Admission/Aptitude Test and Interview

C. STEM – Senior High School

Applicants to the STEM strand must have a general average grade of 90 and above.
Final grades in Math and Science must not be lower than 90 and have good
deportment records.

D. Bridging Programs
Students who will be enrolling in the Senior High School who has no preparatory
knowledge of the course in the Junior High School must undergo an End-of-School-
Year Bridging Program Classes prior to admission in the Senior High School.

E. End-of-School Year Remedial/Enrichment Classes

The remedial and enrichment classes for public schools shall start on JuIy 17, 2023,
Monday, and shall end on August 26,2023, Saturday.

F. Changing of Tracks/Strands
a. Students may choose their desired strand upon enrollment.
b. There will be one class with at least 45 students to be opened per strand.
c. Enrollment per strand is on a “first come, first served” basis.
d. Changing of strands once classes have started is highly discouraged.

G. Transferees from Other Schools – Grade 9 & 10

Students from other non-TVE schools who wish to enroll in Grade 9 at SMTVS may
not be admitted due to deficiency of subjects taken in the previous grade level. On
top of his/her regular subjects in Grade 9, a backlog of 2-4 TVE subjects from Grade
8 shall be added to his/her subject loads. The student may find it difficult to manage
his/her time for classes.
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V.
ASSESSMENT
A. Grading System
(DepEd Order #8 s 2015)
There shall be four grading periods in a school year, namely; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Quarters. At the end of each grading period the student receives the report card
reflecting his grades for the quarter. After the 4th quarter the final rating is computed
using the averaging method, that is, grades of the four quarters are summed up
then divided by four.

The basis of the computation for K to 12 is distributed as follows:

Table 1. Area Component for Grades 7-10 and its corresponding weight
Area
Languages AP EsP Science Math MAPEH TLE
Component

Written Work 30% 40 20%

%
Performance 50% 40 60%
Tasks %
Quarterly
Assessment 20% 20 20%
%

Table 2. Area Component for Senior High School and its corresponding
weight
Academic
Technical-Vocational Livelihood
Track
Work Immersion/
Area Core Work Immersion/
Research/Business
Component Subjects All other Enterprise/ All other Rese arch
subjects Simulation/ subjects /Exhibit/
Exhibit/ Performance
Performance
Written Work 25% 25% 35% 20%
Performance
Tasks 50% 45% 40% 60%
Quarterly
Assessment 25% 30% 25% 20%

The component of each computation is explained in the following manner:

The Written Work component ensures that students are able to express skills
and concepts in written form. Written Work, which may include long quizzes, and
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unit or long tests, help strengthen test – taking skills among the learners. Other
written work may include essays, written reports, and other written output.
The Performance Task component allows learners to show what they know and
are able to do in diverse ways. They may create or innovate products or do
performance –
The Quarterly Grade for each learning area is written in the report card of the
students and is expressed in whole numbers.
A. The Academic Excellence Award within the quarter is given to learners from
grades 7 to 12 who have attained an average of at least 90 and passed all
learning areas. Table below shows the specific Academic Excellence Award
given to learners who meet the following cut-off grades.

Academic Excellence Award

Award Average Grade per quarter
With Highest Honors 98-100
With High Honors 95-97
With Honors 90-94

C. Distribution of Student Report Cards (PTA Gen. Assembly)

A specific schedule is set by the school where parents can meet with the homeroom
advisers and subject teachers to discuss their children’s academic and behavioral
progress.

D. Moving Up, Completion and Graduation Ceremonies

Moving Up. Grades 7, 8, 9 and 11 students who are promoted to the next year
level shall have complied the academic requirements and shall have passed all
subjects with grades not less than 75%. These students shall be announced at the
end of the school year during the Moving Up Ceremony.

Completion. Grade 10 completers shall attend the Junior High School Completion
Ceremonies at the end of the school year.

Graduation. A Grade 12 student is considered candidate for graduation if he/she

completes the total number of units required for Grade 11 and Grade 12 levels in
the senior high school program.

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VI.

SCHOOL POLICIES ON
DISCIPLINE
Students’ Duties and Responsibilities

A. IN THE CLASSROOM

1. We are still in the middle of the fight against COVID-19. To minimize contact with
others while inside the classroom, the students are expected to:
A. Just remain seated in their classroom. Only subject teachers would switch
classrooms.
B. Once class has begun, no one is permitted to leave the room unless it is for
urgent reasons or to use the comfort room.
C. Use the entrance and exit doors/pathways. Observe signages.
2. Wear always your facemask and observe physical distancing while inside the
classroom.
3. Eating together is prohibited.
4. Should your class has a seating arrangement, occupy the seat assigned to you by
your teacher. If for any valid reason, you need to change seats, ask permission
from your subject teacher or homeroom adviser.
5. Observe silence always.
6. Greet or acknowledge school authorities, teachers and personnel as well as
guests and fellow students.
7. Actively participate in the class. Listen attentively to the teacher/reporter.
8. Refrain from doing unnecessary things while classes are going on.
9. Rise promptly and answer audibly when questioned during class discussion. If
you do not know the answer, tell the teacher politely.
10. Be polite in your manner and speech.
11. Keep your classroom clean and orderly at all times. Dispose trash in the
garbage cans. Take the initiative to pick up litter and dispose them properly.
12. Take care of equipment, furniture and other school properties. Turn off all lights
and fans when leaving the room.

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13. Bring your valuables wherever you go. Bags and other school things must not be
left unattended. The school assumes no responsibility for any lost articles.

B. MINOR OFFENSES
Students shall comply with the school’s regulations, as long as they are in harmony
with their best interests.
1. Attendance in Flag Ceremonies. Attend the flag raising and flag lowering
ceremonies every Monday morning and Friday afternoon, respectively. The
school gate is closed from 7:45-12noon and 12:30- 4:30 PM to ensure student’s
safety inside the campus. (Deped Order no. 50 s. 2015 on Flag Raising and
Lowering)
2. School Uniform & Dresscode. Wearing of our school uniform is optional.
Students with existing school uniform may wear them in school. But for those
who have none, they may wear white tshirt and decent jeans.
A. Wearing of inappropriate campus attire or any items of clothing or manner of
wearing that disturbs student’s productive learning is highly prohibited.
B. Male students are not allowed to wear ripped jeans, shorts, and sando. They
are also discouraged to wear earrings.
C. Female students are not allowed to wear shorts, ripped jeans, mini-skirts,
sleeveless, see-through blouses, backless, “spaghetti” tops, lack of
undergarments, and heavy makeup.
D. Athletic uniforms shall only be allowed during sports activities or PE subject.
E. The acceptable haircut for boys shall be at least one (1) inch above the ear
and three (3) inches above the collar line (DECS Manual 2000). Fancy
haircuts, highlighted or dyed hair, tattoos, long/colored nails are discouraged
for both male and female students.

3. Absences, Tardiness and Cutting Classes

A. The school gate is temporarily closed from 7:45-12 noon and 12:30- 4:30 pm to
ensure students’ safety inside the campus.
B. Attendance shall be checked by the respective subject teachers.
C. A student who incurs absences of more than twenty percent (20%) of the
prescribed number of class or laboratory periods during the school year should
be given a failing grade and given no credit for the course or subject. (DECS
Service Manual, 2000)
D. A student who has been absent is required to present to the Homeroom Adviser
a written explanation stating the valid reason of absence signed by the parents
immediately after the day the student was absent. Failure to do so will result to
truancy. Truancy is an unexcused absence from school without the knowledge
and permission both of the student’s parents/guardians and of the teacher.
E. Extended absence of at least five days caused by illness must be certified with
a written statement from a doctor (Medical Certificate).
F. Students who are absent for any reason will be required to make up work
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missed in each class. It is the student’s responsibility to make all necessary

arrangement for missed assignments, lessons and projects with the teacher
upon return to school.
G. Students are expected to report to class on time. A student is considered tardy
if he comes to class 10 minutes after the bell has rung. An accumulation of
three such tardiness will equal one absence.
H. A student cut classes if he/she willfully does not attend in one or more subjects
but present in some subjects.
I. Habitual unexcused absence, tardiness and cutting classes shall be recorded in
the Anecdotal Logbook and warrants immediate classroom intervention of the
Homeroom Adviser. Subject Teacher must likewise report to the Homeroom
Adviser any cases of tardiness and cutting classes incurred in their subject.

4. Students are prohibited from going to computer cafes and other recreational
facilities and the like during class hours. (D.0. 83, s.2000)

5. School ID

A. The school ID card is provided by the school at no cost to them. The students
then are expected to wear their I.D. before entering and while inside the
campus, at all times.
B. The school ID should be presented to the School Registrar and validated every
year upon enrolment. However, in case of lost ID card the student will shoulder
the cost of replacement.
C. For transfer to another school or graduating students, the school ID must be
surrendered to school.

6. Disrupting or disturbing classes by making excessive noise within the premises of

the School.
7. Loitering in corridors during class sessions.
8. Disruptive use of mobile phones, or other similar communication devices during
classes and or examination.
9. Improper use of lavatories and washrooms.
10. Violation of parking regulations. (Students below 15 years of age are not allowed
to drive)
11. Deliver immediately letter or communication to parents as soon as they arrive
home. Return slips, if any, should be brought back to school the following day.
12. Disrespect for national symbols.
13. Forcible entry to school.

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MAJOR OFFENSES
1. Accumulation of any four (4) or more minor offenses of any nature within one
(1) School Year.
2. Any act of dishonesty such as but not limited to the following:
A.Cheating in examinations, unauthorized possession/use of notes or any
materials relevant to the examination during the exam;
B. Copying or allowing another student to copy from one’s examination papers,
thesis, and similar materials;
C.Communicating (through any medium) with another student/any other person
(inside or outside examination room) during examination, without permission
from the teacher or proctor;
D.Plagiarism, or submitting another person’s work as one’s own;
E. Other forms of cheating during examination, or any other academic work;
F. Falsification of documents, forgery and or any similar acts of alteration.
3. Regulation on the Use of Electronic Gadgets in School. (DO 83 s. 2003, 26 s.
2000 and 70, s. 1999) DepEd strictly imposes a ban on the use of cell phones
by students during class hours. Students are directed to turn off their cell phones
during class hours and switch them back on after class. Wearing
headset/earphones or playing loud music inside the classroom is also prohibited
unless allowed by the teacher for academic purposes. This cell phone ban is
ordered so students will remain focused in their lessons and learning distractions
are minimized.

4. Unauthorized possession and/or drinking of alcoholic beverages within the

premises of the School; drinking outside the premises of the School (during school
days) or entering the campus under the influence of alcohol.
5. Illegal possession, use, sale, disposal, or distribution of prohibited/controlled
drugs or chemicals and or other banned substances but not limited to: LSD,
marijuana, heroin, shabu, amphetamines, rugby, solvent, vulcaseal, barbiturates
or opiates in any form within the premises or immediate vicinity of the School.
6. Smoking at any time within the school premises.
7. Engaging in any form of gambling within the premises of the School.
8. Illegal possession of deadly weapon of any kind and or use of explosives,
incendiary/flammable devices, and/or any other similar devices.
9. Discourtesy in any form (physical/ oral, written) by means of any medium of
communication, such as, but not limited to:
A.Bullying, defamation, inciting to fight, and/or any abusive behavior committed
against any student.
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Bullying is perpetrated by a student against another student which may be:

1. Physical - unwanted physical contact (punching, shoving, pushing, kicking,
slapping, holding, headlocks, etc.).
2. Social - refers to any deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social behavior
intended
to hurt or belittle an individual (name calling, labeling, etc).
3. Gender-Based - refers to any act that humiliates or excludes a person on the
basis of perceived or actual sexual orientation gender identity.
4. Cyber-Bullying - any bullying done through the use of technology or any
electronic means (texting, email, chatting, online games, etc.).

B. Disrespect toward any faculty member, staff or any official of the School or his
authorized representative.

10. Physical injury/assault upon any member of the faculty, administration, staff; or
any student, personnel, or visitor of the School.
11. Any acts of threat either physical or by means of any medium of
communications including but not limited to: oral, through social media, and using
any electronic gadgets against any school officials, faculty member, employee,
student and or any visitor of the School.
12. Any other conduct which threatens, endangers, or adversely affects the health
or safety of any person inside the School premises.
13. Stealing, attempting and/or facilitating to steal.
14. Vandalism, or the willful or negligent destruction of any property of the School
which includes, but is not limited to such acts of defacing any library book,
magazine or periodical; writing, drawing, or posting unauthorized notices on walls
or pieces of furniture, breakage of glass, windows, showcases, cabinet doors,
electrical and mechanical devices or contrivances; unauthorized removal of official
notices and posters from bulletin boards and other similar acts, or causing other
damage to any property of the School.
15. Public display of Affection (PDA), which offends or tends to offend the
sensibilities of the Academic Community or inappropriate intimate physical contact
including, but not limited to: intimate touching, kissing, hugging, lying / leaning on
another person, etc. within the school premises or at any school-sponsored
activity.
16.Possession/Engaging in lewd, obscene, pornographic materials or immoral
conduct within the campus premises.
17. All forms of student protests whose distinctive characteristics are physical
force, violence, threat and intimidation.
18. Posting and/or distributing literature, pamphlets, pictures, news items or any
announcement whatsoever without any written permit from the School Head.
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19. Organizing, participating in and/or supporting any activity inside or outside the
school campus, without approval from the School Principal.
20. Instigating or leading an illegal strike or similar activities resulting in disruption
or stoppage of classes
21. Unauthorized collection or extortion of money, or other instruments of
monetary equivalent from any student, faculty member, or employee, whether or
not in connection with matters pertaining to the School.
22. Embezzlement of funds of a student organization or student council.
23. Hazing or the infliction of any physical or mental harm or ordeal on any person,
which injures, degrades, or disgraces or that tends to injure, degrade, or disgrace
any fellow student or any person in the School.
24. Forming, recruiting, and/or joining any surreptitious or clandestine organization
like fraternities and sororities, or other associations formed for illegal, immoral,
unethical purposes, or those not officially recognized by the Office of Student
Activities or not listed in the official list of organizations

Norm of Conduct after Class Hours

1. The student is bringing the name of the school even after class hours. It is
therefore right that the student should behave consistently in a manner which
upholds the moral integrity of the school.

2. Students should bear in mind that in all places, they are responsible for their
conduct, especially when in school uniform; thus their conduct should be dignified
and proper. Students who are in their uniform should not go to disco pubs, beer
houses, videoke establishment, billiard halls, internet café, and the like. The name
of the school should not be used for an activity or function unless approved by the
principal.

3. Students who are requested to stay in school or outside the school beyond class
hours and during weekends and holidays for academic and valid reasons should
ask written permission of the latter’s parents or guardians and approve by the
school head. They should likewise be supervised by the concerned teacher to
avoid any untoward incidents.

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PENALTIES
Minor Offenses
Minor offenses are committed against the provisions of the School Policies on
Discipline & Child Protection. A minor offense warrants a penalty of warning, school
service (Elementary – 30 minutes, High School – 1 hour).
School officials shall have the right to impose appropriate and reasonable disciplinary
measures in case of minor offenses or infractions of good discipline. However, no
cruel or physically harmful punishment shall be imposed or applied against any
pupil, student or learner.

Except for the Minor Offense particularly (a) (Left/lost ID (without Notice of Loss),
the following are the sanctions for violation of minor offenses:

1st Offense - Warning with written notice. (Oral notice for Grades 1 to 3, written
notice and promise for good conduct for Grades 4-12)
2ndOffense - Parent Teacher Conference
3rdOffense - School Service for 1 to 2 hours (specify the kind/nature of service)

Major Offenses
Major offenses are serious infractions committed against any provisions of the
School Policies on Discipline & Child Protection. Such offenses warrant a more
severe penalty of suspension.

MAJOR OFFENSES AND ITS SANCTIONS

A School may suspend an erring student during the school year or term for a maximum
period not exceeding 20% of the prescribed school days. For first and other offenses
which are not very serious in nature, a suspension from school not to exceed three (3)
days may be authorized by the principal without the prior approval of the Division
Superintendent. However, parents

must be informed by the teacher or the school principal of any misconduct on the part
of their children for which disciplinary action is necessary.

For a persistent offender or one guilty of a serious offense, a suspension for more than
three (3) days but not longer than one (1) year may be imposed subject to the approval
of the Division Superintendent. An order of suspension for a period of one (1) school
year or more, or expulsion from school can be ordered only by the Secretary upon the
recommendation of the school through its findings.

In all cases of suspension, a written promise of future exemplary conduct signed by

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the pupil/student and countersigned by his parents or guardian shall be required as a

condition for readmission and must be required in the case of suspension for more
than three (3) days.

Expulsion/Exclusion

The penalty of expulsion or exclusion are extreme forms of administrative sanctions

which debars a student from all public and private schools. To be valid and effective
the penalty of expulsion requires the approval of the Secretary of Education. Expulsion
is usually considered proper punishment for gross misconduct or serious offenses.

VII.
PARENTS’ RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Every parent/guardian has to support the child’s education through the following:
1. Attend Parents-Teachers Association Meeting either in Homeroom, Grade Level
or School & other school activities;
2. Visit school when presence is required;
3. Ask queries of matters unclear to them related to child’s school performance;

4. Provide support to child’s learning activities at home and in school.

In order to maintain an orderly, respectful, and secure educational environment for the
learners, it is essential that all parents and guardians must be aware of their
responsibilities and adhere to the expected conduct as set forth by the School.

Parents and Guardians are expected to:

1. Recognize that the education of children is a joint responsibility of the parents

and the school community.
2. Ensure that children bring only items appropriate and related to the
instructional program at school.
3. Build good relationships with teachers, other parents and their children's
friends.
4. Communicate to School Officials of changes in the home situation that may
affect student conduct or performance.
5. Active participation in all activities, programs, project and parents-teachers
conferences initiated by the school.
6. Prohibit their children/minor students to drive motorcycles and vehicles in going
to school without driver’s license.

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VIII.
SCHOOL SERVICES

A. Guidance & Counselling Services

1. Individual Inventory Services.
• Filling in the Student’s Personal Data
2. Information Services.
• Homeroom Guidance
• Seminars on self-awareness/values enhancement and the like
• Seminars on mental health, teenage pregnancy and drug awareness
• Psychosocial Activities
• Career Guidance
• Scholarship
• Exit Interview
3. Coaching/Mentoring Services.
• Peer Facilitators

4. Follow-up/Placement Services.
• Academic follow-up
• Follow-up on students’ absences
• Follow-up students with back subject and transferees

B. Student Supreme Government (SSG)

The SSG is founded on the principles of participatory democracy, responsible
servant leadership, collaboration, unity, accountability, and efficiency in serving the
student body. The SPG/SSG is committed to put these values, principles, and ideals
into action through academic, socio-civic, leadership programs, and activities.

All bona fide students enrolled are considered as members of the SSG as stated in
Article IV, Section 1 of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Student
Government in Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Student Representation
• To serve as representative of the students in voicing their opinions,
suggestions, and grievances.
• To make recommendations to school authorities regarding student matters,
affairs, and activities.
• To act as Coordinating Council of all co-curricular organizations in the School.
• To participate in the crafting and formulation of the School Improvement Plan
(SIP).
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• To recommend to the School Head the granting, renewal or revocation of

accreditation of campus student organizations.

C. Library
a. Handle the books/equipment with care.
b. Refrain from hiding, damaging and intentionally misshelving the books.
c. Return chairs back to their proper places after use.
d. Maintain conversations at a minimum level.
e. Dispose of garbage properly.
f. Respect other users (and behave properly inside the library)
g. Avoid damaging of shelves, tables and chairs.
h. Return books on time.

D. Laboratories
Science
For now, our science laboratory is used temporarily as classroom. Hence, no lab
experiment.
1. Borrow science tools and equipment through your science subject teacher. Sign
a borrower’s receipt with the signature of your teacher.
2. Follow all written and verbal instructions of the teacher before proceeding with any
activity.
3. Handle materials and equipment with care.
4. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
5. Follow proper disposal procedures.
6. Laboratory materials (including chemicals and reagents) are not to be brought
outside the laboratory for safety purposes.
7. In the event of any accident, immediately inform the teacher or the laboratory
technician.

Organic Agriculture
1. Borrow garden tools in advance 1st hour in the morning and make a receipt.
2. Clean first the tools before you return.
3. Throw your waste properly. Segregate the waste. Gulayan sa Paaralan will
accept the biodegradable waste for fertilizer.
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4. Burning of garbage is not allowed.

5. Do not pick flowers, vegetables or fruits if you are not told.

E. Home Economics
1. Never run or play in the Home Economics Building.
2. Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene in food preparation.
3. Report immediately all accidents and breakage to the teacher-in-charge.
4. Keep it in clean, hygienic and orderly working conditions.
5. Wash dirty dishes with detergent and then rinse thoroughly.
6. Mop up spills on the floor immediately to prevent any risks of slips or falls.
7. Return materials, equipment and utensils to their proper places after use.
8. Form the habit to turn off all water taps and electrical switches before leaving the
building.
9. Daily empty all waste bins.

F. School Clinic
The school clinic provides the basic health needs of the community members:
students, teachers and staff. It should be used for the purpose of receiving first aid
treatment for injuries or for sudden illness. Our school nurse will provide the
necessary medical services.
Important Reminder:
If you are not feeling well, please don’t come to school.

G. School Publication
Students are invited to join in our Student Publication especially our DSPC Winners
& RSPC Participants. Our School Publication also accepts write-ups or articles for
publication in our SM Venturer.

H. Canteen
Starting this school year, our school canteen shall be operated by our TVE teachers.
As much as possible, it should to the needs of students, teachers and staff for food,
snacks and even school supplies.

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Please observe social distancing and “first come, first served” policy in buying snack
and food during recess and noon break.

I. Administrative Office
1. Observe office notices.
2. Be respectful, polite and courteous.
3. Always say “thank you” and “please”.

SCHOOL-STUDENT-PARENT
AGREEMENT

I have fully understood the policies and guidelines of San Miguel Technical
Vocational School as discussed during the Orientation for:
Students on ______________________________________
Parents on _______________________________________
Together with our child, _______________________________________,I am willing
to have my child (ren) educated in accordance with these rules and regulations.
Moreover, I understand and I agree that I have a responsibility to actively support the
authority, regulations and discipline policies of the school.

______________________________________
Signature over printed name of Student
Date signed:

______________________________________
Signature over printed name of Parent/Guardian
Date signed: _____________

MARTIN C. RAMIS, PhD.

School Principal
Date: __________________

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