General Orientation 2023

GENERAL ORIENTATION
OF PARENTS AND
STUDENTS
AUGUST 8, 2023
ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
Order of the Meeting
PART I (General Orientation )
I. Opening Prayer & Reading
II. Words of Welcome & Presentation Mr. Raffy A. Acosta
of Faculty Members
III. Roll Call Mrs. Mylane B. Acosta
IV. Vision-Mission & Core Values Mr. Raffy A. Acosta
V. Code of Discipline Mr. Romel R. Nievera Jr
VI. Tuition Fees & Other Fees / Mr. Rafael
Scholarships
vii. Clubs and Organizations Advisers
VIII. Other Matters Mr. Raffy A. Acosta
Dismissal of Classes in Case of Storms
Earlier Dismissal of Students
Others

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
OPENING
PRAYER

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
Vision-Mission
Mr. Raffy A. Acosta
SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

VISION
“The Santa Catalina Academy is a
Community of Competent Educators,
Receptive Learners, Responsive
Disciples and Living Witnesses of
Jesus through Mary.”
MISSION
“Grounded in the Persons of Jesus and Mary
and in Communion with the Diocese of San
Fernando of La Union, We commit to be
Agents of the New Evangelization through
Innovative Catholic Education and
Transformative Spiritual Formation towards
Integrative Community Involvement.”
CORE
VALUES
Christian Leadership
Committed to lead following the
ways and examples of Jesus Christ.
CORE
VALUES
Dedicated Stewardship
We work together to share God-given talents,
Knowledge, ideas and resources for personal
growth and institutional sustainability.

CORE
VALUES
Selfless Service
We willingly give love-inspired service to the
least, the last and the lost as a living testament
of Christ’s pure love.

Learning Modality
Mr. Raffy A. Acosta

Learning Modality: PROGRESSIVE
Subjects with 4 hours per week:

• 3 hours: Face-to face Class
• 1 hour: Online Class

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY
Mr. Raffy A. Acosta
CODE OF
DISCIPLINE
Mr. Romel R. Nievera Jr.
Conduct Inside the School
1. Wear the school uniform on days as
specified and wear their identification card
at all times within the school campus.
2. Take good care of school property and
facilities and use them properly

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
3. Keep the school and campus clean and tidy.
4. Obtain permission from the School
Principal on the use of school facilities and
school properties
5. Refrain from the use of words that are
offensive, vulgar and indecent or
blasphemous in nature.
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
6. Refrain from bringing to school
pornographic materials.
7. Refrain from smoking inside the campus.
8. Refrain from bringing, carrying and/or
using any deadly weapon.

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
9. Refrain from stealing, mulcting, extorting
money and/or property or making
authorized collection or solicitation.
10. Refrain from using, pushing and possessing
any prohibited drugs.
11. Avoid gambling in the campus.
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
12. Avoid forging, tampering, altering,
misrepresenting and misusing document or
records.
13. Avoid bullying in all forms at all times.

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
14. Observe silence in the library, conference
halls, and during assemblies.
15. Cellphones and any electronic gadgets are
prohibited in the school.

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
Conduct Outside the School
1. Uphold the integrity of the school
2. Conduct himself with dignity and honor when representing the
school in any authorized activity
3. Participate in religious, civic and other activities or programs
approved by the school.
4. To keep away from computer shops during school days,
establishments of ill repute

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
OFFENCES AND
CORRESPONDING
SANCTIONS
1. MINOR OFFENCE
2. MAJOR OFFENCE
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
SANCTIONS (Minor Offence)
Legends:
1. VR = VERBAL REPRIMAND
2. WR= WRITTEN REPRIMAND
3. POD = CONFERENCE WITH THE PREFECT
OF DISCIPLINE
4. PA = CONFERENCE WITH PARENTS WITH
PROMISSORY NOTES (Memorandum of Agreement)
5. MO = BECOMES A MAJOR OFFENSE
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MINOR OFFENCES
1.1. Wearing of improper uniforms
VR VR WR POD PA MO
1.2. Tardiness
VR VR WR POD PA MO
1.3. Improper haircut/styles
VR WR PA MO
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MINOR OFFENCES
1.4. Littering, loitering, eating during class hours
VR WR POD PA MO
1.5. Unruly conduct inside the school campus
WR POD PA MO
1.6. Colorful undergarments of uniforms
VR WR POD PA MO
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MINOR OFFENCES
1.7. Cutting classes
WR PA MO
1.8. Unauthorized entry in offices
VR WR POD PA
1.9. Lying to person in authority
WR MO
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MINOR OFFENCES
1.10. Staying in classrooms after class hours
VR WR POD PA
1.11. Bringing cellphones and other electronic gadgets.
PA MO
1.12. Sporting hair dye / unnatural color
VR WR PA MO
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
Note: When offense is considered major, the penalty is
deliberated by the Committee on Discipline. Major
offense merits penalty of either any of the following:
1. SUSPENSION
2. EXCLUSION
3. EXPULSION
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.1. Posting, distributing, or disseminating
notices, posters or leaflets without the approval
of the Principal
2.2. Smoking inside and outside the school
campus.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.3. Extorting (obtain by threat or force), mulching or
making unauthorized collections or solicitations of
money or property from any student or personnel.
2.4. Use of words that are offensive, vulgar, indecent or
blasphemous in nature.
2.5. Abusive or discourteous behavior towards school
authorities and fellow students.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.6. Cheating
2.7. Defaming (insulting, offending, degrading,
belittle) a co-student or any school personnel.
2.8. Bribery of any kind to a faculty member or
any school personnel with the end in view of
getting favor in return.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.9. Threatening, coercing (bullying), intimidating,
or compelling a student to be absent from his
classes.
2.10. Forging, altering or falsifying documents,
credentials, furnishing or using false or forged
information in connection with official transaction
such as excuse letters.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.11. Using any school facility for activities
without the permission from the proper authority
2.12. Carrying or possessing any deadly weapon or
explosive of any kind such as but not limited to
gun, knife, ice pick, darts and the like.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.13. Physically or verbally assaulting any person
within the campus, participating in any melee such
us but not limited to brawl, fighting, stabbing,
slapping, punching, quarreling, hazing, or any act
that injures, degrades or tends to injure or disgrace a
student or personnel of the school.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.14. Entering the campus under the influence
of liquor or bringing in or dispensing liquor or
any intoxicating beverage.
2.15. Preventing personnel from discharging
their duties
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.16. Possessing, distributing, publishing,
exhibiting, disseminating any literature, film,
print play, show or any similar form which are
offensive to morals, law, public order, good
custom and school policies.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.17. Engaging in lewd (vulgar), indecent,
obscene, immoral or provocative conduct
such as kissing, necking, petting and similar
acts while in the campus and as
proven outside the campus.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.18. Immoral activities such as engaging in
pre-marital sex and homosexual activities
2.19. Engaging in any form of gambling.
2.20.Using, possessing or distributing narcotics or
dangerous drugs or their derivatives.
2.21. Habitual tardiness/absenteeism
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.22. Violating computer and internet

surfing rules.
2.23. Stealing
2.24. Vandalism in any form.
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
2.25. Membership and participation in

fraternity / sorority activities
2.26. Repeated acts of bullying
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
MAJOR OFFENCES
Note: When offense is considered major, the penalty is
deliberated by the Committee on Discipline. Major
offense merits penalty of either any of the following:
1. SUSPENSION
2. EXCLUSION
3. EXPULSION
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
TUITION FEE AND
OTHER FEES /
SCHOLARSHIPS
Mr. Rafael

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
TUITION AND OTHER FEES SY
2022
2023
Purposes:
 For the improvement of salaries as mandated by the Regional Tripartite
Wages.
 To improve school facilities
 To give better services to the students
 To improve instruction and facilities.
 To extend our services to the community outside the school.
 To help faculty in their growth academically, spiritually through seminars,
trainings and retreats.

TUITION AND OTHER FEES
GRADE 7 SY
2022
2023
ITEMS AMOUNT
Tuition Fee 15,291.74
Miscellaneous & Other Fees 3,655.01
Book Rentals
Schoology Subscription 1,500.00
Total 20456.75
ESC Scholarship Grant 9,000.00
TOTAL 11,456.75
GRADE 8 SY
2022
2023
ITEMS AMOUNT
Book Rentals
Total 20,327.85
TOTAL 11,327.85
GRADE 9 SY
2022
2023
ITEMS AMOUNT
Book Rentals
Total 18,981.35
TOTAL 9,981.35
GRADE 10 SY
2022
2023
ITEMS AMOUNT
Book Rentals
Total 19,368.46
TOTAL 10,368.46
GRADE 11 SY
2022
2023
ITEMS AMOUNT
Book Rentals
Total 25,577.83
EVS Scholarship Grant 14,000.00
TOTAL 11,577.83
GRADE 12 SY
2022
2023
ITEMS AMOUNT
Book Rentals
Total 24,122,53
EVS Scholarship Grant 14,000.00
TOTAL 10,122.53
ESC / EVS
ORIENTATION
Mr. Romel R. Nievera Jr.

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
TERMS OF ESC GRANT SY
2022
2023
 Covers four years of junior high school starting

from Grade 7
 The grant remains in force for the next school
year if the grantee is promoted to the next grade
level and enrolled in an ESC-participating JHS.
THE GRANT IS TERMINATED IF A SY
GRANTEE DOES ANY ONE OF THE 2022
2023
FOLLOWING:
 Fails to be promoted to the next grade level
 Drops out in the middle of the school year
 Does not reenroll the following school year
 Transfers to a non-ESC-participating school
 Is suspended for more than two (2) weeks, dismissed or
expelled by the ESC-participating JHS for disciplinary
reasons
FAQ: What if there is a valid reason for
dropping out?
SY
2022
2023
 Grantees who drop out due to prolonged illness, accident,

force majeure, or death of a parent or guardian may be
reinstated in the ESC program, provided they submit
relevant documents to the PEAC NS.
 The documents to be submitted are to support their claim
e.g. for illness, a medical certificate issued by a licensed

medical doctor.
FAQ: Can a grantee transfer to another
school?
SY
2022
2023
 Only transfers to another ESC- participating JHS are

allowed.
 In cases when the applicable subsidy amount of the
releasing JHS is different from that of the accepting JHS,

the accepting JHS will be paid the lower of the two
applicable subsidy amounts.
 The accepting school is responsible for reporting transfer
details in the ESC Information Management System.

FAQ: Can a grantee transfer to another
school?
SY
2022
2023
 Involuntary transfers, such as when a school closes or

is terminated from further participation in the ESC
program, are allowed and considered special cases.
 Such cases shall be dealt with individually.
 ESC-participating JHSs that close shall promptly
inform PEAC and DepEd.

FAQ: Can an ESC slot be given to others?SY
2022
2023
 No, the ESC grant is not a legal tender and cannot be

transferred from one student to another.
AMOUNT OF GRANT SY
2022
2023
GRADE LEVEL AMOUNT

GRADE 7 9,000.00
GRADE 8 9,000.00
GRADE 9 9,000.00
GRADE 10 9,000.00
GRADE 11 14,000.00 / 17,500.00
ESC GRANTEE FOLDER SY
2022
2023
Esc Application Form

Photocopy of the PSA Certified Birth Certificate
Photocopy of the Grade 6 Report Card
Recent 2X2 Photo of the ESC Grantee
Proof of Income (Certificate of Employment /
Indigency, Income Tax Return)

Other Matters:
 Dismissal of Classes in Case of Storms:
 Signal # 1 – Pre-Elem
 Signal # 2 – High School
 Signal # 3 – College
 Or as mandated by MDRMMC (Local
Government)

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
Other Matters:
 Earlier Dismissal of Classes:
 Grade 7: TWThF = 4:00 / M = 5:00
 Grade 8: MWThF = 4:00 / T = 5:00
 Grade 9: TWThF = 4:00 / M = 5:00
 Grade 10: TWThF = 4:00 / M = 5:00
 Grade 11: TThF = 4:00 / MW = 5:00
 Grade 12: TTh = 4:00 / MWF = 5:00
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
Other Matters
 Orders:
 Jogging Pants
 XS/S = P
 M/L = P
 Kinder/Nursery = P
 Type B T-Shirt
 XS/S = P
 M/L = P
 XL = P
 Patch (A SHS/B JHS) = P 50.00
 Bible = P 60.00

PARENTS OF STUDENTS
CONTACT NUMBERS:
SCA LANDLINE: 607-3746
MRS. ACOSTA: 09632394476
MR. NIEVERA: 09686785220
ORIENTATION OF
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
PART II - HOMEROOM
I. Checking of Attendance
II. PTA Fee
III.Classroom Election
IV. Wish List per Classroom
V. House Rules
VI. Other Matters
PARENTS OF STUDENTS
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
TIME!
PARENTS OF STUDENTS

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GENERAL ORIENTATION

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

Subjects with 4 hours per week:

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

2.22. Violating computer and internet

2.25. Membership and participation in

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

 To give better services to the students

 To improve instruction and facilities.

 To extend our services to the community outside the school.

 To help faculty in their growth academically, spiritually through seminars,

trainings and retreats.

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

 Covers four years of junior high school starting

 Grantees who drop out due to prolonged illness, accident,

e.g. for illness, a medical certificate issued by a licensed

 Only transfers to another ESC- participating JHS are

releasing JHS is different from that of the accepting JHS,

details in the ESC Information Management System.

 Involuntary transfers, such as when a school closes or

 ESC-participating JHSs that close shall promptly

inform PEAC and DepEd.

 No, the ESC grant is not a legal tender and cannot be

GRADE LEVEL AMOUNT

Esc Application Form

Photocopy of the Grade 6 Report Card

Recent 2X2 Photo of the ESC Grantee

Proof of Income (Certificate of Employment /

Indigency, Income Tax Return)

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

ORIENTATION OF SANTA CATALINA ACADEMY

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