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Conduct Probation

A. A pupil is placed under conduct probation if he/she falls under any of the following:
1. The pupil has accumulated at least two (2) serious offenses/one (1) very serious offense
according to school’s policy.
2. Depending on the gravity of offense and recommendation of the Guidance Coordinator,
one serious offense maybe sufficient.
3. The pupil who consistently receives a NO in the conduct grade.
4. Once a student is placed in conduct probation, an agreement (kasunduan) has to be signed
by the Guidance Coordinator and parent or legal guardian. (Please see appendices)

RETENTION

A. A pupil who did not meet expectations in three or more learning areas is retained in the same
grade level.
B. A pupil who is on Conduct Probation List in two (2) consecutive years for Junior High School and
two (2) consecutive semesters for Senior High School will no longer be eligible for admission in
the next curriculum year.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (Based on DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016)

The Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the Kto12 Basic Education Program articulates
the recognition given to learners who have shown exemplary performance in specific areas of their
school life.

This policy aims to give all learners equal opportunity to excel in relation to the standard set by the
curriculum and focus on their own performance rather than to compete with one another. It
recognizes that all students have their unique strengths that need to be identified, strengthened and
publicly acknowledged.

A. Classroom Awards - are given to the learners in each class or section. A simple recognition may
be given per quarter, semester, or at the end of the school year. Awardees are given merit by
the adviser and/or other subject teachers in recognition of the learners’ outstanding
performance in class.

1. Conduct Awards

Awardees must have consistently and dutifully carried out the core values of the
Department as indicated in the report card.

They must have obtained a rating of at least 75% “Always Observed” (AO) at the end
of the school year (with at least 21 out of 28 AO rating in the report card).

They also must have not been sanctioned with offenses punishable by suspension or
higher sanction within the school year according to the Department’s service manual
and child protection policies.

2. Academic Excellence Awards

Given to learners who have obtained a quarter average of 90% and above.

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