Department of Education

Division of Baguio City

PINES CITY NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL
PALMA STREET, BAGUIO CITY

STUDENT HANDBOOK
Revised 2022 Edition
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 serve its stakeholders better.
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 and community are actively engaged and share responsibility for developing
life-long learners.

CORE VALUES:
(DepEd ORDER NO.36.2013)

MAKA-DIYOS
MAKATAO
MAKAKALIKASAN
MAKABANSA

DEVELOPMENT AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

• 1968 - Baguio Central Annex was established with only two (2) classrooms as one of
the annexes of Baguio City High School.

• 1973 - Pines City High School was separated from her mother school, Baguio City
High School, under a resolution sponsored by City Councilors Leonides Bautista and
Dr. Jaime Bugnosen.
• 1976 - Cognizant of the need for additional classrooms due to the increase in
enrolment, the National Government provided a Bagong Lipunan Building to the
School.
• 1978 - Another Bagong Lipunan building with 4 classrooms was added. Continuous
increase in enrolment motivated the then Councilor Jaime Bugnosen to file a city
resolution for the creation of Barangay High Schools in the city to accommodate more
students in the barangays so they do not have to crowd in PNHS and BCHS. Those
were called annexes of the two schools, in the eastern part was with BCHS and those
on the west were with PNHS.
• 1981 – Quirino Annex and Bonifacio Annex were separated from their mother school,
Baguio City High School, and became annexes of Pines City High School.
• 1984 - Quezon Hill Annex was created to serve students coming from the Quezon Hill
Barangay and its nearby barangays.
• 1987 - By Executive Order No. 189. Pines City High School was nationalized in July
and was renamed Pines City National High School.
• 1989 - Magsaysay Annex was created under City Resolution 186-68. On June 13,
1989, it only started with one (1) classroom and two (2) teachers.

• 1990 - PCNHS started with a special science class and the students are given an
incentive allowance from the City Government.

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• 1991 - Pinsao Annex came into existence according to City Resolution dated June
1991, housed in one of the Pinsao Elementary School buildings at Pinsao, Pilot
Barangay, and became a complete high school in the school year 1994-1995.

• 1992 - Pacday Quinio Annex was established and originally housed in Pacday Quinio
Elementary School at Km5, Asin Road, Baguio City. It became a complete high school
during the school year 1995-1996 and was transferred to a lot of the heirs of Mr.
Joaquin Smith. To show gratitude and benevolence to the said heirs of Mr. Joaquin
Smith in donating 12,256 sq.m, a City School Board Resolution 18, s.2001 was issued.
Thus, renaming Pacday Quinio Annex to Joaquin Smith Annex.

• 1997 - Quirino Annex, a former annex of PCNHS, was converted into a National High
School and is now known as Irisan National High School.

• 2002 - Pinget Extension was established at Pinget, Baguio City to accommodate

Pinsao's increasing populace at Pinsao Annex.

• 2008 - Dominican–Mirador Annex was established to cater to the students from the
barangay and its nearby barangay.

• 2009 - Three annexes of PCNHS were legislated to be independent schools: Pinsao Annex
was named Pinsao National High School by R.A.9843; Magsaysay Annex as Magsaysay
National High School thru R.A. 9865, and Joaquin Smith Annex became Joaquin Smith
National High School under R.A.9893. All three were realized during the leadership of the
School Head, Dr. Rachel M. Bugtong with the full support of the administration.

• 2010 - Under Republic Act No. 9918, Bonifacio Annex was separated from PCNHS
and thus converted into an independent national high school known as Guisad Valley
National High School.

• 2013 – The last three Annexes of PCNHS were legislated to be independent high
schools: R.A. 10513 for Pinget National High School, R.A. 10488 for Dominican-
Mirador National High School, and R.A. 10512 for Quezon Hill National High School.

• 2017 – Pines City National High School removed Special Science Program from its
curriculum offering as the Division Office centralized the program in Baguio City
Science High School.

• 2017 – Pines City National High School started accepting grade 11 (senior high
school) with offerings in Academic Track- ABM& HUMSS and TVL Track- Home
Economics, Industrial Arts and Information & Communications Technology

• 2018 – Pines City National High School started offering Special Program in the Arts
to grade 7 learners with 45 slots.

• 2022 – At present, Pines City National High School- Junior High School has three
curriculums to offer: the Kto12 Curriculum, Special Program in Journalism and
Special Program in the Arts while its Senior High offers Academic Track- ABM &
HUMSS and TVL Track- Home Economics, Industrial Arts and Information and
Communications Technology.

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 CURRICULUM OFFERINGS
K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
The K to 12 Curriculum is according to Section 16 of Republic Act No. 10533, entitled "An Act
Enhancing the Philippine Basic Education System by Strengthening Its Curriculum and Increasing
the Number of Years for Basic Education, Appropriating Funds Therefore and for Other
Purposes," otherwise known as the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013," approved on May 15,
2013, and which took effect on June 8, 2013.

This was implemented effective School Year 2012-2013 in all Public Elementary and Secondary
Schools. In the Secondary, it consists of four (4) years of Junior High School Education and two (2)
years of Senior High School Education. The overall design of the curriculum follows the spiral
approach across subjects by building on the same concepts developed in increasing complexity and
sophistication starting from grade school. The curriculum has been enhanced to give more focus to
allowing mastery of learning.

Schools with Special Programs will implement enriched curricula specific to their program like
arts and journalism following the K to 12 standards.

1. SPECIAL PROGRAM in JOURNALISM (SPJ)

This is open to all interested incoming Grade 7 students who possess the following
qualifications/credentials:
✓ Must have finished grade six with a general average of eighty-five percent (85%).
✓ Must have a final rating of eighty-eight percent (88%) and above in English and Filipino.
✓ Exhibit talent in Journalism and must pass the qualifying test and interview
conducted by Pines City National High School.

2. SPECIAL PROGRAM in ARTS (SPA)

This is open to all interested incoming Grade 7 students who possess the following
qualifications/credentials:
✓ Must have finished grade six with a general average of eighty-three percent (83%).
✓ Must exhibit demonstrative skills in arts, dancing, and/or singing.
✓ Must pass the qualifying test and interview conducted by Pines City National High
School

3. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

A. The Special Education (SPED) of the school involves an educational practice called
Inclusion, a method of educating children with disabilities in a regular classroom set-up. It
is premised on the idea that all students with a disability have the right to be educated in
the general education setting with appropriate support and services.

B. Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) is designed to address the learning needs of

indigenous learners who lack access to basic education services. It recognizes and protects
the rights and welfare of IPs (DepEd Order no.62, s.2011).

C. Madrasah Education Program (MEP) is a comprehensive program for Muslim learners in

Public Schools and private madaris which provides appropriate and relevant educational
opportunities within the context of their cultures, customs, traditions, and interest

3. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Pines City National High School- Senior High School is located at Magsaysay, Baguio
City. It offers the following tracks and strands:
A. Academic Track- Accountancy & Business Management (ABM) and Humanities and
Social Sciences (HUMSS)
B. Technical Vocation Livelihood (TVL) Track- Home Economics (HE), Industrial Arts
(IA) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

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 BASIC REQUIREMENTS for ENROLMENT in all Grade Levels:

✓ School Report Card (SF 9) and/ or Certificate of Accreditation (PEPT)/ ALS

Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) for those who passed their
elementary/secondary program through alternative learning or acceleration.
✓ Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)/
National Statistics Office (NSO).
✓ 2 copies of 2x2 identical ID pictures with white background and in the proper haircut.
The photo should be taken at least six (6) months upon enrolment.
✓ Male students must strictly observe the prescribed haircut.
✓ A Parent or a Guardian should accompany the enrollee. A guardian must be 21 years
old and above and stay with the enrollee in the household.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM
SCHOOL DAYS
The School Calendar for the School Year is issued through a DepEd Order which
shows the school events and activities for the said School Year (SY). The core events and
activities represent the actual teaching-learning days which are strictly observed in all
schools.

DAILY TIME SCHEDULE

The regular schedule of classes starts at 7:40 in the morning and ends at 12:00 noon
with a 20-minute health break. In the afternoon, classes begin at 1:00 P.M. and end at 4:00
P.M.

CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS
Classroom assessment would be formative wherein the students reflect on their
progress and summative occurs toward the end of the period of learning to describe the
standard reached by the learner. The components of summative assessment are written
work, performance tasks, and quarterly assessments.

QUARTERLY ASSESSMENTS
There is one quarterly assessment in a grading period which comprises twenty
percent (20%) of the quarterly grade per subject.

ASSIGNMENTS/SEATWORK
The teacher from time to time gives assignments or seatwork to enhance learning.
No homework/assignment shall be given during weekends to give learners quality time with
their families (DepEd Memo no. 592 s.2010)

TESTS/QUIZZES
Tests or quizzes fall either under formative or summative which is given as needed.
Formative tests or quizzes provide teachers with making instructional decisions that are
not recorded. The summative tests or quizzes measure the different ways learners use and
apply all relevant knowledge, understanding, and skills wherein the results are used as
bases for computing grades.

ACADEMIC PROMOTION /RETENTION

1. Final grade of at least 75 in all learning areas allows the student to be promoted to the
next grade level.

2. If a student did not meet expectations (failing marks) in not more than two learning
areas, the student must pass remedial classes for learning areas with failing marks to
be promoted to the next grade level.

3. If a student did not meet expectations (failing marks) in three or more learning areas,
he/she is retained in the same grade level.

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 ACADEMIC INTERVENTION
(Remediation, Tutoring, Enrichment, Enhancement)
Practical measures are adopted to identify the need for remedial or enrichment
opportunities for students. Remedial measures are undertaken for students who do not meet
expectations or not performing well. Enhancement measures are for students who are
performing above par.
Home visitation is conducted by teachers and/or advisers to gain information on the
situation of students. It also aims to reach out to parents and /or guardians who did not
attend scheduled card giving days, PTA meetings, and assemblies.

RECOGNITION, AWARDS, AND INCENTIVES

I. WHAT AWARDS DOES THE SCHOOL GIVE?

A. GRADE-LEVEL AWARDS

1. Academic Excellence Award

At the end of the year and of every quarter, awards are given to learners who
have attained a General Average of at least 90 in all learning areas. Refer to the
table below for the Academic Excellence Award criteria.

Academic Excellence Award Average Grade per Quarter

With Highest Honors/May Pinakamataas na
98-100
Karangalan
With High Honors/May Mataas na
95-97
Karangalan
With Honors/May Karangalan 90-94

2. Leadership Award
This award is given to learners in Grade 10 & 12 who have demonstrated
exemplary skills in motivating others and organizing projects for the betterment
of the school/community.

3. Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines

These awards are given to recognize learners in Grade 10 & 12 who have
exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in specific disciplines such as
Athletics, Arts, Communication Arts, Mathematics and Science, Social Sciences,
and Technical-Vocational Education (Tech-Voc).

4. Award for Club or Organization Achievement

This award is given to a duly recognized club or organization that has created a
positive impact on the school and/or community.

B. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Learners who have represented and/or won in competition at the district, division,
regional, national, or international levels will be recognized.

II. WHAT DO AWARDEES RECEIVE?

The grade-level awardees shall receive certificates, medals, and/or plaques.
Medal and Plaque Specifications

AWARD TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Academic Excellence Award
a. With highest honors Gold
b. With high honors Silver
c. With honors Bronze

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 2. Award for Leadership Gold
3. Award for Outstanding Performance in
Gold
specific learning areas
4. Award for Club or Organization Plaque for the
Achievement (members from different grade club/organization;
levels) Certificate for each member

NOTE: For details, please refer to DepEd Order No. 36, series 2016.

III. STUDENT INCENTIVES

Students belonging to the following categories are entitled to receive a monetary

incentive from the City Government of Baguio City.

a. Special Program in the Arts

b. Special Program in Journalism
c. Staffers of the School Paper
(The Cañao and Ang Kanyaw)
d. Qualified Band Members
e. CARAA/PALARONG PAMBANSA Athletes
f. Top Two with Highest Honors of each Grade Level

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

RELEASE OF SCHOOL CREDENTIALS

1. Appropriate application forms and clearances are required in the release of school
credentials. The issuance of school credentials should be done three (3) days after
receiving the request form.

2. Transfer credentials are released immediately to students who obtained the necessary
clearances.

3. No transfer credentials or Official Transcript of Records (SF 10) shall be released unless
admission credentials – SF 10 from the former school and birth certificate – are on file
with the registrar's office. Clearance from school accountabilities shall be accomplished
before the issuance of school credentials which includes the certificate of honorable
dismissal.

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

The Parent-Teacher Association is authorized to collect fees that are needed to

augment school expenses every school year as prescribed by DepEd No. 543 s. 2009. There
are two kinds of fees being collected from each student. Said fees are subject to change
depending on the needs and unprecedented increase of commercial commodities and the
like.
Such fees are presented during the GPTA and collected by PTA officers to serve the
needs of every school club, additional maintenance operations, and other miscellaneous
expenses.

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 STUDENT AUXILIARY SERVICES

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING CENTER

The center primarily aims to help students and other members of the school in their
difficulties.

a. Information Services responds to inquiries pertinent to educational and personal-

social opportunities, information such as scholarship opportunities, seminars,
workshops, training, and other significant information that could be of help to the
learner.

b. Counseling is the heart of the guidance work and the core of the guidance program.
It aims at assisting the individual to understand himself/herself; gain a deeper
awareness of one's problem, situations, circumstances and, concerns.
c. Testing Service is available to students and other clients who want to further
explore themselves scientifically in terms of Interest, Aptitude, and Personality.
Testing service caters to walk-in clients/self-referred clients, and referrals from
teachers, administrators, parents, and peers with the limitation of available test
materials.

d. In addition, the office also refers clients with specific needs to outside agencies who
can be in a better position to respond to the peculiar needs of clients.

e. Consultation aims to assist parents/guardians, teachers, or students regarding

their concerns such as follow-up/check on the students' academic performance &
attendance.

LIBRARY SERVICES
The school library is essential in the attainment of the objectives of education. Its
primary function is to make instructional materials available and accessible to teachers and
learners to develop positive reading/study habits and develop the ability to use these
materials efficiently and effectively as tools of learning.

MEDICAL SERVICES
a. Annual Physical check-ups for learners and employees.
b. Monitoring of Nutritional Status- the basis for the list of learners to be included in
the School Feeding Program.
c. Deworming of all learners.
d. Consultation and treatment (medicines are subject to availability of supply).
e. Immunization specifically MMR and Tetanus Toxoid Vaccines, a program under the
Department of Health.

DENTAL SERVICES
a. Annual Oral Examination for learners and employees.
b. Cleaning (Prophylaxis)
c. Extraction is free for the first tooth but with a minimal fee for the succeeding teeth.
d. Temporary Restoration (Filling/ Pasta)
e. Oral Health Lecture

SCHOOL CANTEEN
Canteens are strategically located on the school premises to serve snacks and meals to
the students and school personnel.

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 DEFINITION OF TERMS
As used in this manual, the following are defined as follows:
1. Child- it includes pupils, students, or learners who may be eighteen (18) years of age
or older but are in school.
2. Learner- a child enrolled in PCNHS, and regularly attends classes at any level.

3. School Personnel- persons, singly or collectively, working in PCNHS.

4. Child Protection- refers to programs, services, procedures, and structures intended

to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, and violence.
5. Parents- refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, and the
common-law spouse or partner of the parent.

6. Guardian or Custodians- refers to legal guardians, foster parents, and other

persons, including relatives or even non-relatives, who have physical custody of the
child.
A guardian is defined as any of the following:

a) an individual authorized by the biological parent/s to whom the care and custody
of the student has been entrusted;

b) a relative of the student within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity

provided that said relative has the care and custody over the child;

c) an individual appointed by a competent court as the legal guardian of the student;

or

d) in the case of an orphan, the individual/institution who has the care and custody
of the student

7. School Visitor or Guest- refers to any person who visits the school and has any
official business with the school and any person who does not have any official
business but is found within the school premises. This may include those who are
within the school premises for specific reasons. It may also include those who are
present during authorized off-campus school activity/ies (e.g. field trips, scout
camping, immersion, contests conducted outside the school campus, seminars,
training, clean up drives, tree planting activities, and conferences)
8. Child Abuse- refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not, which
includes:

a. psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse, and emotional

maltreatment;

b. any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades, or demeans the intrinsic worth
and dignity of a child as a human being;
c. unreasonable deprivation of the child's basic needs for survival, such as food and
shelter;

d. failure to immediately give medical treatment to an injured child resulting in

serious impairment of his or her growth and development or the child's permanent
incapacity or death (RA 7610).
9. Discrimination against children- an act of exclusion, distinction, restriction, or
preference that is based on any ground such as age, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation,
and gender identity, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social
origin, property, birth, being infected or affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus
and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), being pregnant, being a child in
conflict with the law, being a child with a disability or other status or condition, and

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 which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment
or exercise by all persons, on an equal footing, of all rights and freedoms.

10. Child Exploitation- use of children for someone else's advantage, gratification, or
profit, often resulting in an unjust, cruel, and harmful treatment of the child. These
activities disrupt the child's normal physical or mental health, education, moral or
social-emotional development. It covers situations of manipulation, misuse, abuse,
victimization, oppression, or ill-treatment.

There are two (2) main forms of child exploitation that are recognized:

1. Sexual exploitation — refers to the abuse of a position of vulnerability,

differential power, or trust for sexual purposes. It includes, but is not limited
to forcing a child to participate in prostitution or the production of
pornographic materials as a result of being subjected to a threat, deception,
coercion, abduction, force, abuse of authority, debt bondage, fraud, or
through abuse of a victim's vulnerability.

2. Economic exploitation — refers to the use of the child in work or other

activities for the benefit of others. Economic exploitation involves a certain
gain or profit through the production, distribution, and consumption of goods
and services. This includes, but is not limited to, illegal child labor, as
defined in RA 9231.
11. Violence against children committed in schools and authorized off-campus
school activities- refers to a single act or a series of acts committed by school
administrators, academic and non-academic personnel against a child, which result
in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or other
abuses including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or
arbitrary deprivation of liberty.

1. Physical violence refers to acts that inflict physical harm. It includes

assigning children to perform tasks that are hazardous to their physical
well-being.

2. Sexual violence refers to acts that are sexual in nature. It includes, but is not
limited to:
a. rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making demeaning and
sexually suggestive remarks, physically attacking the sexual parts of the
victim's body;

b. forcing the child to watch obscene publications and indecent shows or

forcing the child to do indecent sexual acts and/or to engage or be involved
in, the creation or distribution of such films, indecent publication or
material; and

c. acts causing or attempting to cause the child to engage in any sexual

activity by force, the threat of force, physical or other harm or threat of
physical or other harm or coercion, or through inducements, gifts, or favors.

3. Psychological violence refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause

mental or emotional suffering to the child, such as but not limited to
intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, public ridicule or
humiliation, deduction or threat of deduction from grade or merit as a form
of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.

4. Other acts of violence of a physical, sexual, or psychological nature that are

prejudicial to the best interest of the child.

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12. Bullying- refers to any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written,
verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof,
directed at another student that has the effect of actually causing or placing the latter
in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a
hostile environment at school for the other student; infringing on the rights of another
student at school, or materially and substantially disrupting the education process or
the orderly operation of the school; such as but not limited to, the following:

1. 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;

2. Any act that causes damage to a victim's psyche and/or emotional well-being;

3. 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 the victim's looks, clothes,
and body;

4. "Cyber-bullying" or any bullying is done through the use of technology or any

electronic means. The term shall also include any conduct resulting in
harassment, intimidation, or humiliation, through the use of other forms of
technology, such as but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging,
chatting, internet, social media, online games, or other platforms or formats as
defined in DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012; and

5. The term "bullying" shall also include:

a. "Social bullying" – refers to any deliberate, repetitive, and aggressive social
behavior intended to hurt others or belittle another individual or group.

b. "Gender-based bullying" – refers to any act that humiliates or excludes a

person based on perceived or actual sexual orientation and gender identity
(SOGI).

13. Other acts of abuse by a learner- refers to other serious acts of abuse committed
by a pupil, student, or learner upon another pupil, student, or learner of the same
school, not falling under the definition of 'bullying' in the preceding provisions,
including but not limited to acts of a physical, sexual or psychological nature.

14. Corporal Punishment- refers to a kind of punishment or penalty imposed for an

alleged or actual offense, which is carried out or inflicted, for discipline, training or
control, by a teacher, school administrator, an adult, or any other child (CAT
officers/cadets/cadettes, SSG/SPG officers, homeroom officers, club officers, and
other organizations) who has been given or has assumed authority or responsibility
for punishment or discipline. It includes physical, humiliating, or degrading
punishments including, but not limited to the following:

1. 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 cane, broom, stick, whip, wooden rifle or belt;
2. Striking of a child's face or head, such being declared as a "no contact zone";
3. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing the skin, dragging,
pushing, or throwing a child;
4. 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;
5. Deprivation of a child's physical needs as a form of punishment;

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 6. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper, alcohol, or forcing
the child to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other 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;
7. Tying up a child;
8. Confinement, imprisonment, or depriving the liberty of a child;
9. Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or threat of bodily harm,
swearing or cursing, ridiculing or denigrating the child;
10. 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;
11. Permanent confiscation of personal property of learners, except when such
pieces of property pose a danger to the child or others; and
12. Other analogous acts.

15. Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children- a way of thinking and a

holistic, constructive and pro-active approach to teaching that helps children develop
appropriate thinking and behavior in the short and long term and fosters self-
discipline. It is based on the fundamental principle that children are full human
beings with basic human rights. Positive discipline begins with setting the long-term
goals or impacts that teachers want to have on their students' adult lives and using
everyday situations and challenges as opportunities to teach lifelong skills and
values to students.

16. Gender- refers to the social attributes and opportunities associated with being male
and female and the relationships between women and men and girls and boys, and
the relations between women and between men. These attributes, opportunities, and
relationships are socially constructed and learned through socialization (UN
Women).
17. Gender equality- Refers to the principle asserting the equality of men and women
and their rights to enjoy equal conditions realizing their full human potential to
contribute to and benefit from the results of development, and with the state
recognizing that all human beings are free and equal in dignity and rights (MCW).
18. Gender expression- refers to how a person acts to communicate gender within a
given culture; for example, in terms of clothing, communication patterns and
interests. A person's gender expression may or may not be consistent with socially
prescribed gender.

19. Extra-Curricular Activity-an activity does not fall within the scope of the regular
curriculum. e.g. Batang Pinoy (PSC), Scouting, Milo Little Olympics, Provincial/City-
sponsored activities. Other government/non-government agency-sponsored activities
include DOH, PSA, DOLE, DA, LGU and the like.

20. Curricular Activities- activities prescribed and related to the curriculum. It

includes all related activities done in the teaching and learning process, such as
immersion, research, and the like.

21. Co-Curricular Activities- complements the regular curriculum. It complements

the regular curriculum. It includes sports, journalism, the Division Festival of
Talents (DFOT), Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT), National Festival of Talents
(NFOT) and the like.

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 RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
STUDENTS/LEARNERS
A. RIGHTS
1. Convention on the Rights of a Child
a. Every child has the right to be born well and to be cared for and raised well;
b. Every child has the right to live with a family who loves, cares; and teaches
good morals to him or her;
c. Every child has the right to have proper care and importance from other
people;
d. Every child has the right to have the basic needs of people such as food,
water, shelter, clothing and health care;
e. Every child has the right to everything he or she needs for a better life;
f. Every child has the right to be educated;
g. Every child has the right to play and enjoy whenever they have the
opportunity;
h. Every child has the right to be protected from abuse by adults;
i. Every child has the right to live peacefully away from bad influence;
j. Every child has the right to be cared for whenever their parents are not
available or cannot sustain their needs;
k. Every child has the right to be living in a good government that helps them
strengthen their faith and to become better citizens;
l. Every child has the right to grow up peacefully and get what they want for the
good of their lives.

2. Rights of Learners According to Batas Pambansa No. 232

a. The right to receive, primarily thorough competent instruction, relevant
quality education in line with national goals and conducive to the full
development as a person with human dignity;
b. The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curricula
and to continue their course therein up to graduation, except in cases of
academic deficiency, or violation of disciplinary regulations;
c. The right to school guidance and counseling services for decisions and
selecting the alternatives in fields of work suited to his potentialities;
d. The right to access to his school record, the confidentiality of which the
school shall maintain and preserve;
e. The rights to the issuance of the school certificates, diplomas, transcript of
records, grades, transfer credentials and other similar documents within
thirty (30) days from request;
f. The right to publish a student newspaper and student publications, as well
as the right to invite resource persons during assemblies, symposia and
other activities of similar nature;
g. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective
channels of communication of the school and institution;
h. The right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations and
societies recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural and
spiritual and physical growth and development, or to form, establish, join
and maintain organizations and societies for purposes not contrary to law;
i. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions and effective
channels of communication with appropriate academic channels and
administrative bodies of the school or institution; and
j. The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved
by their organizations and societies.

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B. PRIVILEGES
1. Free to join the curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities upon
parents/guardians' consent;
2. Avail of the programs being conducted for the learners;
3. When absences cannot be avoided because of sickness, death in the family, other
unavoidable circumstances which can be considered as excused, or for having
participated in DepEd initiated or authorized out-of-school activities, the school
must give the learner alternative methods and materials that correspond to the
topics/competencies that were or will be missed. These include modules and
materials for the Alternative Delivery Mode, and/or Alternative Learning System
as well as those that are found on the Learning Resources Management and
Development System (LRMDS).29
4. Use personal gadgets for learning purposes upon the approval and close
supervision of the concerned teacher/adviser/school head and parents/guardians.
5. Incentives and scholarships provided by LGU, NGOs, private institutions
partners or schools are subject to their respective rules, regulations and policies.

C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities of a student or learner are mostly lifted
from BP 232 (Education Act of 1982) and DO No. 40, s 2012 (Child Protection Policy).
a. Learner to Self
1. Exert his/her utmost to develop himself/herself potentialities for service,
particularly by undergoing an education suited to his/her abilities, to
become an asset to his/her family and the society;
2. Exercise his/her rights responsibly in the knowledge that he/she is
answerable for any violation of the public welfare and the rights of others;
3. Conduct himself/herself with his/her level of development, maturity, and
demonstrate capabilities with proper regard for the rights and welfare of
other persons;
4. Performs his/her work that reflects his/her effort during a test, quiz or
exam. It is his/her responsibility to avoid any form of cheating and
undesirable behaviors.

b. Learner to Learner
1. Respect another person’s right regardless of opinion, status, gender,
ethnicity, religion, as well as everyone’s moral and physical integrity;
2. Avoid engaging in fights, aggressive behavior, and all forms of bullying;
3. Avoid influencing his/her peers to perform acts contrary to existing laws
or school rules and regulations; and
4. Avoid discrimination or leading a group of learners to discriminate against
another concerning one’s physical appearance, weakness, gender or status
of any sort;

c. Learner to school
1. Accomplish curricular, co- and extra-curricular tasks and requirements
required of or needed from him/her with utmost diligence and competence
and submit the latter on or before the due date;
2. Comply with reasonable regulations of the school;
3. Wear school identification cards at chest level at all times on the school
campus and during off-campus related activities;
4. Learners shall refrain from:
a. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative;
b. Participating in activities of other learners that are illegal, unsafe
or abusive;
c. Marking or damaging any school property or facility;

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 d. Bringing into the school premises prohibited articles such as deadly
weapons, sharp objects, drugs, alcohol, toxic, and noxious
substances, cigarettes, and pornographic materials;
e. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to
another;
f. Doing acts that will destroy the reputation of the school;
g. Falsifying/forging of documents and signatures;
h. Not observing proper attire and proper haircut; and
i. Committing plagiarism.
5. Compliance with health protocols during Epidemic, Pandemic, Health
emergencies such as:
a. Wearing of a mask;
b. Observing social/physical distancing of at least 1-2 meters apart;
c. Maintaining proper hygiene such as regular washing of hands and
disinfecting of personal things and gadgets, covering mouth and
nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing,
disposal of used tissue immediately, etc.;
d. Exercising regularly and eating healthy foods;
e. Avoiding hand shaking, “beso-beso”, unnecessary movement or
loitering;
f. Staying in your own space, staying at home when sick.

d. Learner to School Personnel

1. Respect the authority of teachers, school administrators, and non-teaching
personnel and treat them courteously, respectfully, and obediently;

e. Learner to Environment
1. Keep the school surrounding safe, clean and green at all times;
2. Dispose of garbage properly;
3. Conserve water, electricity and other school resources;
4. Protect school properties;
5. Avoid using single-use plastics;
6. Follow environmental laws/ordinances, rules, and regulations; and
7. Participate in socio-civic activities in the community (eg. Tree planting,
growing and caring)

f. Learner to Parents/Guardians/Visitors
1. Relate with parents, guardians, visitors coming to school with respect and
courtesy;
2. Inform parents/guardians on meetings, conferences, clean-up drives,
Brigada Eskwela, and other school activities as required by the school
authorities or the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA).
3. Inform parents/guardians whenever problems arise between learner and
teacher and such problem is to be resolved first at the school level.

g. Learner to Society
1. Conduct himself/herself according to acceptable norms, values, customs,
culture, and traditions of the society;
2. Participate actively in school drives or school-sanctioned activities that
benefit the community; and
3. Participate in endeavors to realize full potential to contribute
meaningfully to building the nation.

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 LEARNERS’ CORE VALUES
The following behavior statements and indicators of the Core Values are mainly
lifted from Table 12 of DepEd Order No. 8, s 2015:

A. Maka-Diyos
1. Expresses one’s spiritual beliefs while respecting the spiritual beliefs of
others.
a. Engages oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities;
b. Respects sacred places;
c. Respects religious beliefs of others;
d. Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn about other ways
to express spiritual life.
2. Shows adherence to ethical principles but upholds truth.
a. Tells the truth;
b. Returns borrowed things in good condition;
c. Demonstrates intellectual honesty;
d. Expects honesty from others ;
e. Aspires to be fair and kind to all;
f. Identifies personal biases;
g. Recognizes and respects one's feelings and those of others.

B. Makatao
1. Sensitive to individual, social, and cultural differences.
a. Shows respect for all;
b. Waits for one's turn;
c. Takes good care of borrowed things;
d. Views mistakes as learning opportunities;
e. Upholds and respects the dignity and equality of all including those
with special needs;
f. Volunteers to assist others in times of need;
g. Recognizes and respects people from different gender, economic,
social, and cultural backgrounds.
2. Demonstrates contributions toward solidarity.
a. Cooperates during activities;
b. Recognizes and accepts the contribution of others toward a goal;
c. Considers diverse views;
d. Communicates respectfully;
e. Accepts defeat and celebrates others' success;
f. Enables others to succeed;
g. Speaks out against and prevents bullying.

C. Makakalikasan
1. Cares for the environment and utilizes resources wisely, judiciously, and
economically.
a. Shows a caring attitude toward the environment;
b. Practices waste management;
c. Conserves energy and resources ;
d. Takes care of school materials, facilities, and equipment;
e. Keeps work area in order during and after work;
f. Keeps one's work neat and orderly;
g. Avoid spitting within the school premises is prohibited because it is
detrimental to public health and cleanliness;
h. Avoid smoking cigarettes and vaping;
i. Avoid vandalism;
j. Participate in clean and green projects and or other community
projects.

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 D. Makabansa
1. Demonstrates pride in being a Filipino; exercises the rights and
responsibilities of a Filipino citizen.
a. Identifies oneself as a Filipino;
b. Respects the flag and national anthem;
c. Takes pride in diverse Filipino cultural expressions, practices, and
traditions;
d. Promotes the appreciation and enhancement of Filipino languages;
e. Abides by the rules of the school, community, and country;
f. Enables others to develop interest and pride in being a Filipino;
2. Demonstrates appropriate behavior in carrying out activities in the school,
community, and country.
a. Manages time and personal resources efficiently and effectively;
b. Perseveres to achieve goals despite difficult circumstances;
c. Conducts oneself appropriately in various situations;
d. Patronize locally-made products and services.

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF SCHOOL

PERSONNEL/COMMITTEE

a. School Head
The School Head shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and procedures, and
monitor compliance thereof;
2. Develop and maintain a healthy school atmosphere conducive to the promotion and
preservation of academic freedom and effective teaching and learning, and to
harmonious and progressive school-personnel relationship;
3. Observe due process, fairness, promptness, privacy, constructiveness and
consistency in disciplining his teachers and other personnel;
4. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy;
5. Ensure that all pupils, students or learners, school personnel, parents, guardians or
custodians, and visitors and guests are made aware of the child protection policy.
6. Organize and convene the Child Protection Committee of the school;
7. Conduct capacity building activities for the members of the Child Protection
Committee and Guidance Counselors/Teachers;
8. Conduct disciplinary proceedings in cases of offenses committed by pupils, students
or learners;
9. Ensure that the participation and other rights of children are respected and upheld
in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare;
10. Maintain a record of all proceedings related to bullying, Children-at-Risk (CAR),
Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL), child abuse, and submit reports through the
CPP Data Tool / Legal Services Information System (LSIS);
11. Conduct appropriate training and capability building activities on child protection
measures and protocols for all school personnel;
12. Ensure that the school adopts a Student Code of Conduct to be followed by every
pupil, student or learner while in school, or when traveling to and from school, or
during a school-sponsored activity, and during break time, whether on or off-
campus;
13. Adopt such conflict resolution mechanisms that respect the rights of indigenous
peoples, provided that they conform to this Department Order and they uphold the
rights of the child;
14. Coordinate with the appropriate offices and other agencies or instrumentalities for
appropriate assistance and intervention, as may be required in the performance of
his/her function;
15. Coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development or, the
appropriate government agencies or non-governmental organizations on a Child

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 Protection Hotline for reporting abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination,
bullying and other similar acts for counseling;
16. Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying
and other similar acts are addressed following the provisions of this Department
Order.
17. Disciplining authority for the learners.

b. Academic Personnel or Other School Officials

Article 218, 220 and 223 of the Family Code of the Philippines, Presidential Decree
No. 603 and Deped Order No. 44, s. 2012 provide the following responsibilities of school
administrators, teachers, academic, non-academic and other personnel over the children
under their supervision, instruction and custody:
1. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility for the child while under
their supervision, instruction and custody. Authority and responsibility shall apply
to all authorized activities whether inside or outside the premises of the school,
entity or institution.
2. Keep them in their company and support, educate and instruct them by right
precept and good example;
3. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and
understanding;
4. Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and mental health at all
times;
5. Furnish them with good and wholesome educational materials, supervise their
activities, recreation and association with others, protect them from bad company
and prevent them from acquiring habits detrimental to their health, studies and
morals;
6. Represent them in all matters affecting their interests;
7. Inculcate the values of respect and obedience;
8. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may be required under the
circumstances; provided, that in no case shall corporal punishment be inflicted
upon them;
9. Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as substitute parents
or guardians.
10. The School personnel shall also strictly comply with the school’s child protection
policy
11. Teachers should refrain from making deductions in students' scholastic ratings for
acts that are not manifestations of poor scholarship.
12. School personnel should refrain from employing children as house helpers or
asking students to care for teachers’ children while in school.
13. School personnel are prohibited from relating with learners in private for personal
matters like student-teacher as “text/chat mates” or Facebook friends.
14. School personnel should not go out with students after school (e.g. watch movies).
15. School personnel should not use green jokes or jokes with double meanings in class
or while talking to learners.
c. Other School Personnel
1. Guidance Counsellor/Designate – provides counseling, intervention, guidance,
referral as necessary, secure records of learner clients, updates and reports cases
and incidents required by CPP and Anti Bullying Policies through Legal Services
Information System (LSIS)
2. Department Head – assist the School Head in the instruction and discipline of
learners
3. Assistant Principal – assist the School Head in instruction and discipline of
learners
4. Non-teaching personnel- adhere and promote the child protection policy

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d. Committee

1. The Child Protection Committee (CPC)- is composed of the following:

i. School Head/Administrator – Chairperson

ii. Guidance Counselor/Teacher – Vice-Chairperson
iii. Representative of the Teachers as designated by the Faculty Club
iv. Representative of the Parents as designated by the Parents-Teachers Association
v. Representative of students, except in kindergarten, as designated by the Supreme
Student Council; and
vi. 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.

• Child Protection Committee and its Sub-Committee/s as provided under relevant

Department of Education issuances shall ensure that the children's right to be heard
is respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare.
• The Child Protection Committee shall perform the following functions:
i. Draft a school child protection policy with a code of conduct and a plan to ensure
child protection and safety, which shall be reviewed every three (3) years;
ii. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the
protection of children from abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and
bullying or peer abuse;
iii. Develop and implement a school-based referral and monitoring system;
iv. Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from significant
harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs;
v. Identify, refer and, if appropriate, report to the appropriate offices' cases involving
child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying;
vi. Assist parents or guardians, whenever necessary in securing expert guidance
counseling from the appropriate offices or institutions;
vii. Coordinate closely with the Women and Child Protection Desks of the Philippine
National Police (PNP), the Local Social Welfare and Development Office
(LSWDO), other government agencies, and non-governmental organizations
(NGOs), as may be appropriate;
viii. Monitor the implementation of positive measures and effective procedures in
providing the necessary support for the child and for those who care for the child;
and
ix. Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and upheld in all
matters and procedures affecting their welfare (Section 9.B, DepEd Order No. 40,
series of 2012).

2. Anti-Bullying Committee
The Committee has the same composition as the Child Protection Committee. In
addition to their duties and responsibilities provided by DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012, the
CPC shall perform the following tasks:

a. Conduct awareness-raising programs with school stakeholders in preventing and

addressing bullying;
b. Ensure that the anti-bullying policy adopted by the school is implemented;
c. 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
d. Make the necessary referrals to appropriate agencies, offices or persons, as may be
required by the circumstances.

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3. Office of the Prefect of Discipline/School Discipline Committee
Headed by the school head who is in charge of resolving student disputes, including
investigating complaints and providing resolutions to all student discipline-related
functions. They shall promote discipline according to core values, and guide the integral
development of students’ moral values.

i. School Head as Chair

• He/she shall serve as prefect of discipline within the curriculum year level.
• He/she shall investigate cases listed on the offenses punishable by suspension
or expulsion
ii. Head Teacher as Co-chair
• He/she shall serve as co-prefect of discipline within the year level in the
absence of the School Discipline Officer who shall investigate cases listed on
the offenses punishable by suspension or expulsion
• He/she shall secure records with confidentiality
• He/she shall serve as the mediator between the offender and the aggrieved
party.

4. School Health and Safety Committee

Duties and Functions of the Safety and Health Committee. The Safety and Health
Committee is the policy-making body on matters about safety and health. The Committee
is tasked to:
a. Develop OSH policy and standards internal to the agency which should be in
accordance with the herein rule;
b. Plan and develop health-related training/seminars for the furtherance of promotion
and accident prevention programs in the workplace;
c. Initiate and implement improvement of working conditions relative to a safe and
healthy working environment;
d. Ensure the health promotion and accident prevention efforts of the agency in
compliance with the government safety programs to maintain healthy work habits
and safety practices in the workplace;
e. Conduct periodic safety meetings;
f. Submit reports on its meetings and other activities to the head of the agency;
g. Review reports of inspection, accident investigations and implementation of
programs;
h. Provide the necessary support to government inspection authorities in the proper
conduct of the said activities;
i. Initiate safety training on OSH for the agency by coordinating with appropriate
training institutions;
j. Develop and maintain contingency plans and provide training/seminars in handling
disaster situations; and
k. Submit to the head of the agency an Annual Work and Financial Plan and budget
needed to support the OSH programs.

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 BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
A. GOOD MANNERS

Courtesy, politeness or good manners is defined as kindness and thoughtful

consideration for others. As such:

1. Proper deportment is expected from all students at all times. Members of the
administration, faculty, staff and fellow students are to be treated with respect.
2. Students are expected to conduct themselves in the educational setting in such a way
that teachers can teach, and other students can learn. Disruption of this important
process will not be tolerated.
Consistent with exercising proper decorum and good manners.
B. SCHOOL UNIFORMS. Upon approval of the General Assembly, the following are the
prescribed uniforms from Monday to Friday:

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MALES
Mondays to Wednesdays: Maroon t-shirt with school logo and black pants (slacks)
and black shoes.
Thursdays and Fridays: White t-shirt with school logo and PCNHS jogging pants.
Optional: PCNHS maroon jacket
FEMALES
Mondays to Wednesdays: White short-sleeved baby collared blouse with PCNHS
logo and pleated skirt
Thursdays and Fridays: White t-shirt with school logo and PCNHS jogging pants.
Optional: PCNHS maroon jacket
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Type A Uniform

Thursdays and Fridays: Fuchsia polo shirt with black slacks
Students who availed of the prescribed uniform should wear it at all times. No
long-sleeved or polo shirt should be worn over the maroon T-shirt.

C. HAIRCUT.
For males, at least 1 inch above the ear and 3 inches above the collar line subject to
cultural/indigenous practice duly coordinated with the school head.
D. USE OF SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION CARDS
All students are required to wear the current official school I.D. upon entering the
school campus and during out campus activities should be worn inside at all times. The
I.D must be pinned at chest level.

E. STUDENT ATTENDANCE (TARDINESS AND ABSENCES) Regular attendance

and punctuality are required in all classes.
✓ A student who has been absent or has cut classes is required to present a letter of
explanation from his/her parent or to bring them to school for a short conference
with the class adviser or subject teacher concerned if the violation is habitual.
✓ In case of prolonged absences due to illness, he/she should present a medical
certificate.
✓ A student is not allowed to cut classes or leave the school premises during class
hours. In case of illness, the parent/guardian will fetch the student and secure the
gate pass from the Clinic/ Adviser/ Subject Teacher.

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 ✓ During Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, activities and practices are not allowed
unless done in the presence of a teacher and with a parent's waiver and permit duly
signed and approved by the school official.

ATTENDANCE. Students' attendance in church-related activities, special holidays

or activities on school days shall be allowed provided they have a duly signed permit
from the school Principal together with the parent's waiver.

ABSENCES. A student who incurs absences of more than twenty percent (20%) of the
prescribed number of classes or laboratory periods in a year without any valid reason
will be given a failing grade and given no credit for the course or subject. (DepEd Order
No. 8, series of 2015)

HABITUAL TARDINESS. Habitual tardiness, especially during the first period in

the morning and the afternoon, is highly discouraged.

ATTENDANCE TO FLAG CEREMONIES AND FLAG RETREATS.

Before 7:15 in the morning, all students of the assigned grade level should be at the
quadrangle for the flag ceremony.
Flag retreat is made every Friday at 3:15 P.M.

INTERVENTIONS
I. ON ATTENDANCE
1 day (unexcused)
- Inform parents/ guardians
- Adviser-learner conference
- Letter of Explanation duly signed by parent/s or guardian/s
2 days or more
- Inform parents
- Letter of Explanation duly signed by parent/s or guardian/s
- Adviser-learner conference

II. TARDINESS
5 consecutive days of tardiness or less
- Inform parents/ guardians
- Adviser-Learner conference
Occasional- intermittent tardiness for more than five tardiness in a month
- Inform parents/ guardians
- Promissory note duly signed by learners, parent/s or guardian/s
- Adviser-Learner conference
Habitual- five continuous tardiness committed twice in a month or for two
consecutive months
- Promissory note duly signed by learners
- Parent-Adviser/Teacher conference

III. CUTTING-CLASS
Occasional-not more than twice a month
- Inform parents
- Promissory note duly signed by learner/s, parent/s or guardian/s
- Adviser-Learner conference
Habitual – more than twice in a month and/ or twice a month for two consecutive
months
- Home visitation
- Parent-Adviser/Teacher conference

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 • Notes:
- Absence is different from tardiness, but cutting class is the absence in a particular
subject
- Those who incurred justified/reasonable absences may have make-up activities/
requirement
- Parents have to submit a letter of explanation for non-attendance due to religious
obligation

IV. ON WEARING OF INAPPROPRIATE SCHOOL ATTIRE, NON-WEARING OF

ID, AND IMPROPER HAIRCUT
- Inform parents
- Promissory/Explanatory note duly signed by learner/s, parent/s or guardian/s
- Adviser-Learner conference
- Parent-Adviser/Teacher conference, if necessary

V. OTHER NON-DISCIPLINARY MISBEHAVIORS IN THE

CLASSROOM/CAMPUS
- Inform parents
- Promissory/ Explanatory note duly signed by learner/s, parent/s or guardian/s
- Adviser-Learner conference
- Parent-Adviser/Teacher conference, if necessary

• A learner who violates the above guidelines is required to present a letter of

explanation or promissory note from his/her parents or guardians or to bring
them to school for a short conference with the section adviser or guidance
counselor as the case may be.
• The learner is to submit a written reflection.
• The teacher-adviser shall inform the parent or guardian of the misbehavior of
the learner or issue a notice to the parent for a conference thru any available
means of communication.
❖ Referral to the Guidance and Counseling Center can be made anytime, especially
when the teacher/adviser deems it necessary.

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 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
Imposition of Disciplinary Action:
School officials and teachers 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 student per DepEd Order No. 40, series of 2012 on Child Protection Policy.

A. CODE OF DISCIPLINE
The code shall apply to all student body members for offenses committed within and
outside the school premises.
Disciplinary measures are meant to affect better interpersonal relationships in the
academic community. However, to have a standard guide that shall govern the acts of the
PCNHS, the following acts or omissions are deemed improper student conduct for which a
student may be subjected accordingly to disciplinary action.
❖ Referral to the Guidance and Counseling Center may be made anytime as part of
prevention or intervention, following the process flow.
❖ Offenses resulting in damage to property would automatically include
changing/fixing the damaged item.
❖ Sanction of suspension would require the following:
✓ Written reflection of the student.
✓ Academic homework
✓ Parent/guardian's constant communication with the adviser as to the
progress of the learner's homework
✓ Progress report to be accomplished by parents

1. LIGHT OFFENSES
a. Uttering profanities/swearwords inside the school campus and its immediate
premises
b. Going to restricted places as determined by the school
c. Tampering with the school ID card such as placing stickers and other objects
on the school ID card
d. GRAFFITI- it is the act of scratching, etching, painting, or other forms of
writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without
permission and within public view.
e. Violation of local ordinances on littering or spitting, etc.

SANCTION FOR LIGHT OFFENSES

FIRST OFFENSE - Conference with adviser
- Written Reflection
SECOND - Written Reprimand
OFFENSE - Parent-Teacher conference
THIRD OFFENSE - Suspension of one (1) day

2. LESS GRAVE OFFENSES

a. Cheating such as but is not limited to copying the works of others for their
benefit
b. Drinking intoxicants and liquor or entering the school premises under the
influence of liquor, or bringing alcoholic beverages
c. Gambling inside the school campus or possession of gambling paraphernalia
d. Immorality, disgraceful and immoral conduct such as but not limited to
kissing, necking.

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 e. Instigating, leading or participating in concerted activities leading to
stoppage of classes; formation of gangs
f. Intentional display of Private parts
g. Posting disrespectful/unacceptable entries/comments, unverified statements
on the Social Media platforms (cyber-libel)
h. Smoking inside the school premises and bringing tobacco products, vapes,
etc.
i. Vandalism (destruction of school property).
j. Hooliganism-violent or rowdy behavior by young troublemakers, typically in a
gang.

SANCTION FOR LESS GRAVE OFFENSES

FIRST OFFENSE - Parent-Teacher conference
- Written Reprimand
SECOND - Suspension of one (1) day
OFFENSE
THIRD OFFENSE - Suspension of two (2) days

3. GRAVE OFFENSES
a. Assaulting school personnel or other learners, or any other school authority
or his agents;
b. Bullying;
c. Carrying and concealing dangerous or deadly weapons or instruments such
as "knuckles, ice pick, knife, firecrackers, etc.;
d. Corporal punishment committed by a learner/student who has been given or
has assumed authority or responsibility for punishment or discipline;
e. Dependency of prohibited drugs or drug use, possession, and sale of
prohibited drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy, shabu, etc., subject to the
Guidelines prescribed by DO 40 s. 2012 (Guidelines for the Conduct of
Random Drug Testing in Public and Private Secondary Schools, and RA
9165 and its IRR);
f. Engaging in prostitution activities;
g. Extortion of money or in-kind from others;
h. False testimonies during an investigation;
i. Fighting, causing injury to others;
j. Forging or tampering with school records/forms, securing or using forged
school documents;
k. Hazing in any form or manner, whether inside or outside the school premises
as per DO No. 7, s. 2006 (Reiterating the prohibition of the practice of hazing
and the operation of fraternities and sororities in Schools);
l. Identity theft such as using someone's pictures and name (e.g. social media);
m. Gross misconduct, serious dishonesty
n. Patronizing prostitution dens, gambling, establishment/building of ill repute
and pornographic places;
o. Possession, bringing in, using, selling, and circulating of pornographic
materials;
p. Preventing, threatening learners or faculty members or school authorities
from discharging their duties or from attending classes or entering school
premises;
q. Selling stolen goods in school;
r. Sexual assault/harassment/abuse;
s. Stealing;
t. Voyeurism;

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 SANCTION FOR GRAVE OFFENSES
FIRST - Suspension of not more than two (2) days,
OFFENSE depending on the School's Discipline
Committee
SECOND - Suspension of not more than five (5) days,
OFFENSE depending on the School's Discipline
Committee
THIRD - Suspension of not more than twenty (20) days,
OFFENSE depending on the School's Discipline
Committee

B. PROCEDURES IN FILING A COMPLAINT

1. Receipt of a complaint. Any complaint may be reported verbally, electronically, or
written by any person with personal knowledge regarding the situation/incident.
2. The accomplishment of the complaint sheet immediately after the filing of a
complaint
3. Receipt of a complaint.
4. Submission of the complaint sheet to the Discipline Committee within 24 hrs.
5. Meeting of committee members within two (2) days from the receipt of the complaint
report
6. The School Head shall issue a Notice of Complaint in writing to the learner through
the Parent/Guardian by personal service or any other means of service within three
(3) working days from the date of incident/report.
7. The Answer in writing of the learner with the assistance of the parents/guardian
must be submitted within three (3) working days from receipt on Notice.
8. A. Notice of Conference with parents/guardian shall be issued within three (3)
working days from receipt of Answer. The conference shall be before the School Head
if it is a first light offense; otherwise, before the Child Protection Committee/Office
of the Prefect of Discipline/School Discipline Committee
a. The parties shall be given a chance to be heard. The conferences shall be
terminated within 7-working days and a report together with the records of
the case shall be submitted to the School Head within three (3) working days
from the termination of the conferences.
b. The conferences must be recorded through the minutes of the conference duly
signed by all the parties and members present.
9. The Decision in writing shall be issued within 3 working days by the School
Head/Administrator from termination of the Conferences upon receipt of the
conference report, which contains the relevant facts, pieces of evidence, basis of the
decision, and the appropriate penalty in case of conviction as follows:
a. Reprimand shall be final and executory.
b. The Decision imposing a penalty of suspension is appealable to the Schools
Division Superintendent. The appeal must be made within seven (7) working
days from receipt of the Decision. The Schools Division Superintendent must
resolve the appeal within seven (7) working days. The Decision of the Schools
Division Superintendent is executory.
c. Pending the case, the learners and parents/guardians shall undergo
counseling and appropriate interventions.
d. Disqualification of the candidate for honor or award as an accessory sanction
for the student who has been administratively disciplined within the current
school year and sanctioned with offenses/violations punishable by suspension
or higher sanction pursuant to DO No. 92, s. 2009, DO No. 74, s. 2012 and DO
36, s. 2016.

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Note: The right to privacy of a learner shall be respected at all stages of the proceedings. As
such, all records and processes shall be considered privileged and strictly confidential. All
concerned duty-bearers shall undertake all measures to protect the identity of the learner and
to uphold the confidentiality of all the proceedings, including non-disclosure to the media.

CODE OF CONDUCT UPON ENTERING THE SCHOOL

PREMISES
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS
A parent code of conduct helps to maintain an environment of respect throughout the
school. All members of the school community have a right to an environment free from
harassment and to converse comfortably positively and cooperatively.

Duties of Parents: All parents shall have the following duties and obligations:
1. Parents, individually or collectively, through the school system shall help carry out
the educational objectives following national goals.
2. Parents are obliged to enable their children to obtain elementary education and
shall strive to enable them to obtain secondary and higher education in the
pursuance of the right formation of the youth.
3. Parents shall cooperate with the school in the implementation of the school
program curricular and co-curricular of students' activities.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR VISITORS

A school is a place of work and learning. Certain limits must be set for parents and
other people who visit the school and classrooms. All persons on school property or
attending a school function shall conduct themselves in a respectful and orderly manner.
The building principal or his/her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and
on the grounds. The following rules apply to visitors to the school:
➢ Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be
considered a visitor.
➢ All visitors to the school must report to the office of the principal upon arrival at
the school. They will be required to sign the visitor's register and will be issued a
visitor's badge, which must be worn at all times while on the school grounds. The
visitor must return the badge to the principal's office and sign out before leaving
the building.
➢ Visitors attending school functions that are open to the public, such as public
gatherings or program, is not required to register.
➢ Parents or citizens who wish to observe a classroom while school is in session are
required to arrange such visits with the classroom teacher(s), so that classroom
disruption is kept to a minimum.
➢ Teachers are expected not to take class time to discuss individual matters with
visitors.
➢ Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal or
his/her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be
called if the situation warrants it.
➢ All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property
contained in the Code of Conduct.

Conduct Prohibited on School Property

No person shall:
➢ Intentionally injure any other person or threaten to do so.
➢ Intentionally damage or destroy school property or the property of a teacher,
administrator, other district employee or any other person lawfully on school
property, including graffiti or arson.

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 ➢ Disrupt the orderly conduct of classes, school programs or other school activities.
➢ Distribute or wear materials on school grounds or at school grounds that are
obscene, advocate illegal action, appear libelous, obstruct the rights of others, or are
disruptive to the school program.
➢ Intimidate, harass or discriminate against any person based on race, color, creed,
national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
➢ Enter any portion of the school premises without authorization or remain in any
building or facility after it is normally closed.
➢ Obstruct the free movement of any person in any place to which this code applies.
➢ Possess, consume, sell, distribute or exchange alcoholic beverages, controlled
substances, or be under the influence of either on school property or at a school
function.
➢ Possess or use weapons in or on school property or at a school function, except in
the case of law enforcement officers. Loiter on or about school functions.
➢ Gamble on school property or at a school function.
➢ Refuse to comply with any reasonable order of identifiable school district officials
performing their duties.
➢ Willfully incite others to commit any of the acts prohibited by this code.
➢ Violate any rules and regulations while on school property or while at a school
function.

Policy And Guidelines on Protecting Children in School from Abuse, Violence,

Exploitation, Discrimination, Bullying and Other Forms of Abuse:

Section 10: Procedures in handling bullying in school

A. Immediate Response

1. The victim or anyone who witnesses or has personal knowledge of a bullying incident
or retaliation shall immediately call the attention of any school personnel.

2. The school personnel who was notified of a bullying incident or retaliation shall
intervene, by:
i. Stopping the bullying or retaliation immediately;
ii. Separating the students involved;
iii. Removing the victim or, in appropriate cases, the bully or offending student,
from the site;
iv. Ensuring the victim's safety, by:
➢ Determining and addressing the victim's immediate safety needs;
➢ Ensuring medical attention, if needed, and securing a medical certificate, in
cases of physical injury.
➢ Bringing the bully to the Guidance Office or the designated school personnel.
v. Bringing the bully to the Guidance Office or the designated school personnel.

B. Reporting the Bullying Incident or Retaliation

1. A victim or a bystander, or some school personnel who receives information of a

bullying incident or retaliation, or any person, who witnesses or has personal
knowledge of any incident of bullying or retaliation, shall report the same to the
teacher, guidance coordinator or counselor or any person designated to handle bullying
incidents.

2. The bullying incident or retaliation shall be immediately reported to the school head.
The designated school personnel shall fill up the Intake Sheet as provided in DepED
Order No. 40, s. 2012. The school head or the designated school personnel shall inform
the parents or guardian of the victim and the bully about the incident.

3. If an incident of bullying or retaliation involves students from more than one school,

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 the school that was first informed of the bullying or retaliation shall promptly notify
the appropriate administrator or school head of the other school so that both schools
may take appropriate action.

4. Reports of incidents of bullying or retaliation initiated by persons who prefer

anonymity shall be entertained, and the person who reported the incident shall be
afforded protection from possible retaliation; provided, however, that no disciplinary
administrative action shall be taken against an alleged bully or offending student
solely based on an anonymous report and without any other evidence.

C. Fact-Finding and Documentation

The school administrator, principal or school head, guidance counselor/teacher, or

school personnel or person designated to handle bullying incidents shall:

1. Separately interview in private the bully or offending student and the victim.

2. Determine the levels of threats and develop intervention strategies. If the bullying
incident or retaliation or the situation requires immediate attention or intervention,
or the level of threat is high, appropriate action shall be taken by the school within
twenty-four hours (24) from the time of the incident.

3. Inform the victim and the parents or guardian of the steps to be taken to prevent any
further acts of bullying or retaliation; and

4. Make appropriate recommendations to the Child Protection Committee on proper

interventions, referrals and monitoring.

D. Intervention

The CPC shall determine the appropriate intervention programs for the victim, the
bully and bystanders. The School Head shall ensure that these are provided to them.

E. Referral

The school head or the Child Protection Committee may refer the victims and the bully
to trained professionals outside the school, such as social workers, guidance counselors,
psychologists, or child protection specialists, for further assessment and appropriate
intervention measures, as may be necessary. The school head or the designated school
personnel shall notify the Women and Children's Protection Desk (WPCD) of the local
Philippine National Police if he believes that appropriate criminal charges may be
pursued against the bully or offending student.

F. Disciplinary Measure

All public and private schools shall include in the school's child protection or anti-
bullying policy a range of disciplinary administrative actions that may be taken
against the perpetrator of bullying or retaliation.

Bullying incidents or retaliation shall be treated according to their nature, gravity or

severity and attendant circumstances.

1. The School Head, considering the nature, gravity or severity, previous incidents of
bullying or retaliation and attendant circumstances, may impose reasonable
disciplinary measures on the bully or offending student that is proportionate to the act
committed.

2. Written reprimand, community service, suspension, exclusion or expulsion,

following existing rules and regulations of the school or the Department for public
schools, maybe imposed, if the circumstances warrant the imposition of such penalty,
provided that the requirements of due process are complied with.

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 3. In addition to the disciplinary sanction, the bully shall also be required to undergo
an intervention program which shall be administered or supervised by the School's
Child Protection Committee. The parents of the bully shall be encouraged to join the
intervention program.

G. Due Process

In all cases where a penalty is imposed on the bully or offending student, the following
minimum requirements of due process shall be complied with:
a) The student and the parents or guardians shall be informed of the Complaint in
writing;
b) The student shall be allowed to answer the Complaint in writing, with the assistance
of the parents or guardian;
c) The decision of the school head shall be in writing, stating the facts and the reasons
for the decision; and
d) The decision of the school head may be appealed to the Division Office, as provided in
existing rules of the
Department.
H. Applicability of RA 9344, as amended, and other related laws

If the bullying incident or retaliation resulted in serious physical injuries or death, the
case shall be dealt with under the provisions of Republic Act 9344 or the "Juvenile
Justice and Welfare Act," as amended, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations,
in connection with other applicable laws, as may be warranted by the circumstances
attendant to the bullying incident.

I. False Accusation of Bullying

If the student, after an investigation, is found to have knowingly made a false

accusation of bullying, the said student shall be subjected to disciplinary actions or to
appropriate interventions following the existing rules and regulations of the
Department or the private school.

J. Confidentiality

Any information relating to the identity and personal circumstances of the bully,
victim, or bystander shall be treated with utmost confidentiality by the Child
Protection Committee and the school personnel, provided, that the names may only be
available to the school head or administrator, teacher or guidance counselor designated
by the school head, and parents or guardians of students who are or have been victims
of bullying or retaliation.

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 OTHER SCHOOL POLICIES AND EMERGENCY GUIDELINES
OTHER SCHOOL POLICIES:

A. Policies on leaving school premises during school hours:

Students joining any activities outside the school campus and going out of the campus:
✓ A duly signed written consent /waiver from parents/guardians should always be
secured
✓ Not allowed without a valid reason and always accompanied by a teacher
concerned/parents
✓ Students going out during class hours:
o Secure pass slip/tag at all times
o Not allowed to go to the canteen
o No photocopying
✓ Should there be any doubt or questions from the parents/guardians regarding
activities, parents/guardians are encouraged to call/contact the Principal's Office for
clarification, (Telephone Numbers: (074) 445-5937,304-1124)

B. School Publication: A student newspaper is published once a year featuring news

articles, commentaries and student literary works. One in English, The Cañao and one
in Filipino, Ang Kanyaw.

C. Parent-Teacher Association (PTA): The Pines City National High School Parent-
Teachers Association is a purely civic, non-sectarian, a non-political support
organization. Its objective is to promote cooperation between the home and the school.
PTA officers are elected at the end of the school year and renewable for two years only.
The PTA works closely and harmoniously with the administration.

Duties of Parents: All parents shall have the following duties and obligations:
1. Parents, individually or collectively, through the school systems shall help carry
out the educational objectives in accordance with national goals.

2. Parents are obliged to enable their children to finish the K to 12 Program which
covers 13 years of basic education with the following key stages:
✓ Kindergarten to Grade 3
✓ Grades 4 to 6
✓ Grades 7 to 10 (Junior High School)
✓ Grades 11 and 12 (Senior High School)

3. Parents shall cooperate with the school in the implementation of the PCNHS
School Rules and Regulations

4. Parents/Guardians are obliged to attend regular conferences/meetings set by the

school.

5. Should there be particular critical problems in the academic or behavioral

performance of the student an individual parent-teacher conference may be convened
at any time after receiving a notice. These conferences will be scheduled after regular
classes or the availability of the teacher concerned so as not to disturb the academic
operation of the school.

Parents' Visit:
Parents are most welcome in our school. If there is an urgent need for them to come
to school, they will be notified through a letter from the adviser. However, they are not
allowed to proceed directly to the classroom. Instead, they should proceed to the
Guidance and Counselling office where they will be met by the teacher concerned.
The conference is held during the teacher's vacant period only, hence the notice
indicates what time the teacher will meet the parents.

D. Student Club/Associations: A variety of Student Club/Associations duly approved by

the Division Office are offered to enable students to discover, develop, and hone their
interests and abilities. However, students are allowed to be members of two clubs only.
If elected as an officer for one club, he/she cannot occupy a higher position than the first.

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E. Textbooks Issued to Students:
✓ Student books must be covered at all times.
✓ Utmost care must be given to avoid dilapidated and mangled books.
✓ Students are not allowed to mark or deface their books.
✓ Lost, missing pages, and damaged textbooks due to negligence must be paid for by
the student. Failure to pay will result in an outstanding obligation to be settled before
the fourth grading period.
✓ Lost books must be replaced or paid according to DepEd Order No. 25, s. 2003.

F. Lost and Found Items:

✓ All misplaced articles left anywhere on the campus are turned over to the Edukasyon
sa Pagpapakatao Head Teacher immediately on the day they are found.
✓ Redemption of any lost items by the owner may be done anytime.
✓ Personal items turned in but not claimed by the rightful owner will be turned over
to the property office at the end of the school year.
✓ Property losses or missing items due to irresponsibility or negligence on the part of
the students will not be changed/reimbursed by the school. The school assumes no
responsibility for any personal property that is brought to school.
✓ Students are asked to report missing items to the Supervisory Office for proper
recording so that the school may modify security measures as needed.

G. Operation "Kap-kap":
The Discipline Committee, together with a Barangay Representative and PNP-
WCPD will conduct an operation "Kap-Kap" if deemed necessary,

EMERGENCY GUIDELINES and CANCELLATION/SUSPENSION

OF CLASSES
A. IN CASE OF TYPHOON SIGNALS
During typhoons, weather disturbances and calamities, classes are suspended
according to the guidelines established by DepEd Order No. 43 s. 2012.

Typhoon Signal Number 1: Normal Operation

All classes will proceed as scheduled.

Typhoon Signal Number 2: No Classes or Activities

Classes are automatically suspended. Faculty may not report for work.
However, the school offices will remain open for the day. Administrators, non-teaching
personnel and support staff will report as usual if it is safe to do so.

Typhoon Signal Numbers 3 and 4: No Classes

The entire school operation will be closed; no classes, office work, or activities
to take place.

Decision and subsequent announcement of cancellation/suspension of classes in

Public Schools and work in government offices in areas affected by disasters or calamities
other than typhoons shall be made by the local government executive as chairperson of the
LDRRMC in coordination with the National Disaster Reduction Risk Management Council
(NDRRMC) through all forms of mass media under such circumstance.

Responsibility of Parents during Typhoons/Calamities:

Parents have the ultimate responsibility to determine whether or not their children
should go to school even if there is no order for the cancellation/suspension of classes. The
school will honor/understand their decision.

B. IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKES
✓ Wherever you are, stay calm during the initial shock and tremors.
✓ If you are inside the building seek cover under heavy furniture such as tables, and
chairs then "DUCK, COVER AND HOLD".
✓ Stay away from the beams, glass panels such as windows, doors, falling objects from
cabinets, etc.
✓ After initial shock and tremors, carefully get out of the classroom or place where you
can keep a distance of about half the height of the tallest building.

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 ✓ Follow the school earthquake exit plan to avoid congestion on the corridors.
✓ Being alert, and having presence of mind will always help a person during a
disaster.
✓ Listen for further instructions (if there are any) from the Emergency Response Team.
Since it is not possible to predict earthquakes, appropriate knowledge and preparation
can help to minimize damage in an emergency.

Recommended preparations for teachers, parents, and students in case of

earthquakes:
✓ All students should participate seriously during earthquake drills.
✓ Parents should know the assigned place of evacuation per grade level to know
where to pick up their children.
✓ Prepare emergency food, bottled water, flashlight, whistle, medicine kit, etc. in
their bags to take during an evacuation. Always inspect for expiration date.
✓ Keep contact numbers of your parents/children, family members and friends, to
instruct them where to pick up your child after a disaster to ensure their safety.
✓ Always wear your IDs with important information such as blood type and persons
to contact in case of emergencies.

Teaching and non-teaching personnel shall perform their assigned functions

such as:
✓ Attend to the safety of the students.
✓ Direct the students to seek cover during the initial shock and tremors.
✓ Switch off the gas and electric appliances.
✓ Direct students to the designated exit.
✓ Attend an orderly evacuation of the building to the designated evacuation area
during an earthquake.

Homeroom Advisers /Teachers' Responsibility:

✓ Fix furniture to the walls to prevent it from falling.
✓ Instruct the students not to place hard/heavy objects on top of cabinets.
✓ Advisers will account for their respective students.
✓ Contact family members to advise them where to pick up their child or inform
them of mandatory change of evacuation site to guarantee student's safety.
✓ Strictly implement wearing of School ID for personal information reference.

C. IN CASE OF FIRE
Teaching and Non-Teaching personnel shall perform the following functions in case of fire:
✓ Switch off all electrical or gas appliances in use.
✓ Direct their students in the exit way.
✓ Conduct an orderly but fast-moving of students out of the fire scene.
✓ Calm the fear of students.
✓ Account for the students.
✓ All members of the Emergency Response Team and employees shall observe safety
procedures and shall perform emergency functions assigned to them.

D. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS

✓ A medical form that will be filled up upon admission will serve as the guide for the
school in the event of illness or injury to the students during school hours. Any
changes needed to keep the form up-to-date should be communicated to the school
immediately. A copy of this form will be kept by the clinic and the adviser.
✓ Parents should advise the school clinic, or adviser of a student's physical limitation
or handicap (if any), both temporary and permanent. If the student is under
continuing medication, the clinic must be notified and the proper medication must
be supplied. The school nurse will administer the prescription.
✓ If a student becomes ill during the school day, he or she will be taken first to the
clinic. If the doctor/nurse decides that the illness requires a doctor's visit or home
confinement, the parents are immediately notified and arrangements are made for
the student to be taken home.
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 and other strenuous activities. For exemption on a more permanent basis, however,
a formal request supported by a physician's letter must be submitted to the
Department Head. The student will then be given a substitute activity during P.E.
periods. The corresponding Physical Education grade or rating will be based on
compliance with the requirements of the assigned alternative activities.

Procedures for accidents having occurred outside of school campus due to school
activities:
✓ Report the incident to the School Clinic who then shall provide a form that needs to
be accomplished with the following documents to be attached:
✓ Narrative/descriptive report on the accident involving the student
✓ Medical/hospital documents indicating the type of treatment/medication
✓ Official receipts of all accident-related costs incurred.
✓ Submit all the above documents to the school nurse who shall review them and who
then shall be responsible for submission to the School Head for possible
reimbursements. This is subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

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 REFERRAL AND ASSESSMENT OF VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS
AND OTHER CHILDREN
A. Referral, Assessment and Monitoring
In all cases involving child abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and
other acts of abuse, the CPC shall accomplish the Intake Sheet. The School Head may refer
the victims and offenders in cases involving child abuse, exploitation, discrimination,
bullying or peer abuse and other acts of abuse, to the LSWDO for assessment. The LSWDO
shall determine the appropriate intervention.
The School Head, with the aid of the Guidance Counselor/Teacher, and in
coordination with the LSWDO, shall immediately remove the victim, or in appropriate cases
the offender, from the place of the incident, if the victim is determined to be at risk. The
child's family shall be informed of any action taken.
The School Head may also refer to the LSWDO other pupils, students or learners
who are victims of abuse at home, children at risk, children in especially difficult
circumstances, children with special needs or at risk, children facing difficult situations, or
those who are exhibiting signs of aggressive behavior, to obtain a professional assessment,
appropriate interventions and assistance from competent service providers.

B. PCNHS Procedure/Flow Chart for Offenses committed by Learners

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 C. DepEd Procedure/Flow Chart for Cases of Child Abuse committed by DepEd
Personnel

D. Flow Chart for Cases of Child Abuse committed by Non- DepEd Personnel

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E. DepEd Procedure/Flow Chart for Cases of Bullying in School

F. Agencies Protecting the Rights of Children

F.1 Government Agencies:

Agency
Agency/Address/ Head/Head of Agency Representative/
Telephone Numbers Office/Contact Designation Contact Number
Number
Baguio City Police Office
✓ Station 7 (Abanao)
442-7944
443-8980
✓ Women and Children's Chief of Police PSI MERCEDES BUCALEN
Protection Division City Director Women and Children's
-Burnham Park Baguio City Protection Desk
Police
304-1621;422-8600
Email Add:
bagui0_wcpdbcpo@yahoo.com
Baguio General Hospital and Chief of Hospital For Medical
Medical Center Medical Center Needs/Treatment/Medico-Legal
# 1 Governor Pack Road Chief
✓ Medical Social Services Baguio General
442-4216 local 248 Hospital

RAY P. APRIL LIPPI SUDANGO

✓ Women and Children's SUANDING Social Welfare Officer I
Protection Unit MD, FPCP, FPCCP 09493653453
442-4216 local 427 OIC, Chief Medical Email Add:
Professional Staff II lippiganda@yahoo.com
DR. ELIZABETH
BATINO
WCPU Head
0922-7394217

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 BETTY F. LIZA BULAYUNGAN
City Social Welfare and
FANGASAN Social Welfare Officer IV
Development Office
City Social Welfare 09175069197
Silungan Center, Upper Session
and Development
Road 442-3842; 446-2718; 442-7893
Officer
CFSPI-Consuelo Center for DANIEL Z. BERNADETTE YMSON
Children and Families URQUICO Program Director
Wakat Road Corner President and CEO
Terry Court Suello Subd., Marcos MARICEL M. AQUISION
Highway Officer Mobile No. Coordinator
442-1107 0918-9625574 09077183932
Email Add:
macelaq@yahoo.com
➢ For protective custody of
girls aged 7-17
City Prosecutor's Office PROS. ELMER PROS. RUTH BERNABE
Rm. 103 Hall of Justice MANUEL Prosecutor 1
442-6331; 442-5953 SAGSAGO 0920-4175098
City Prosecutor Email Add:
City Prosecutor's ruthpb0425@yahoo.com
Office
Commission on Human Rights- ATTY. ROMEL P. JOANNE PIMENTEL
CAR DAGUIMOL Special Investigator 1
3RD floor, SSS building, Regional Director 0915-7273172
Harrison Road
619-9089; Telefax: 619-9088
Email Add:chrp_car@yahoo.com.ph
Criminal Investigation And PSSUPT SPO2 MARITES NISPEROS
Detection Group FROILAN DG 0930-5260061
CAR-Criminal Investigation and PEREZ Email Add:
Detection Unit Regional Chief marnelaganon@yahoo.com
CBAO Bldg., DPS Comp., Utility
Road
304-3506;424-3450
Department of Education FEDERICO P. ATTY. ANNETTE DOYAOEN
Schools Division Office of Baguio MARTIN, Ed.D. Legal Services Office
City Schools Division
Military Cut-Off Superintendent
442-7819
Department of Interior and Local EVELYN B. AMOR LAPASTORA
Government TRINIDAD 0919-4923998
City Field Office City Director
City Hall
442-8130
Email Add
:dilg_cityfieldoffice@yahoo.com
Department of Social Welfare JANET P. ARMAS MAUELA S. ORTIZ
and Development Office-CAR OIC Regional Social Welfare Officer II
# 40 North Drive Director 0998-1986226
444-3209; 442-7917; 304-3949 Regional Haven for Girls (for
Email Add: www.car.dswd.gov.ph those outside Baguio)
Family Court of Baguio City JUDGE MIA JOY ATTY. RUTH B. BAWAYAN
442-4682 O. CAWED Court of Clerk V
Email Add: Rm. 214, RTC 4 0917-6284165
Rtc4baguio@gmail.com Justice Hall
National Bureau of ATTY. ROMULO Agent MA. ELENA
Investigation-CAR Z. ASIS PALAGANAS
Upper Session Road, Baguio City Acting Regional Investigative Agent
442-7203; 304-4074; Director 0998-9761007

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304-1224
Email Add: car@nbi.gov.ph
PNP Crime Laboratory PSUPT. JAIME
Baguio City RODRIGO LEAL
300-4994 Regional Crime
Laboratory
PRO-COR
Health Services Office ROWENA P. ➢ For simple laboratory
T. Alonzo, Baguio City GALPO tests
442-4542 City Health Officer
District Health
Centers

F.2 Non-Government Agencies

Agency Head/Head of Agency Representative/

Agency/Address/
Office/Contact Designation Contact
Telephone Numbers
Number Number
Save Our School Children DR. JOSEFINA N. NORLYN MERCOLES
Foundation DOMINGO 0912-2046140
#22 Tandang Sora St., Camdas President ➢ For educational
422-2171 assistance, livelihood of
families
Philippine Information HELEN R. TIBALDO JOSEPH ZAMBRANO
Agency Regional Director 0917-5432112
Romulo Drive, Lualhati 0917-5088534 Email Add:
Barangay joeybzambrano@yahoo.com
442-6248; 442-8240
Email Add: rcar_pia@yahoo.com
Philippine Mental Health CHRISTINE GINA D. ➢ For psychological
Association CAMSOL assessment
Baguio-Benguet Chapters Inc. Chapter Executive
Marcos Highway, Baguio City Manager
Tel./Fax: 442-2337 0917-5172083
Email Add:
pmhabbc@yahoo.com
Helping Hands, Healing CLAIRE GINA G. JOVITA M. LIU
Hearts HENDERSON 0910-9110661
Ministries 159 Milflores St., Executive Director ➢ For temporary shelter
Amparo Heights, Camp 7, for children needs-
Baguio City medical
SLU Halfway Home for FR. GERARDO
Abused Boys COSTA
SLU
SLU Sunflower Children's FR. GERARDO ➢ For therapy
Center COSTA
Home Sweet Home SLU

References:
➢ RM No, 173 s. of 2020
➢ DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012
➢ IRR of RA 10627
➢ PCNHS Student Handbook 2019 Edition

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 PCNHS Hymn

We sing this hymn, dear Alma Mater

Pines City High our school
We pledge ourselves to your ideals,
Let our oaths ring through your halls.

Our voices raised in unison

Clear through the mountain air
Let’s move to make this school as one
So its fruit we all shall share.

Chorus:

Pines City High we promise you

We’ll remain steadfast and true
Though we will be gone
Your aims be done
We’ll forever be faithful to you
Hence Pines City High
We give our brains and hearts to you.

The verdant trees, dear Alma Mater

Are signs of hope and love
The bluish tint and orange skies
Make us feel our God above.

So let us march Pines City students

To carry her name to fame
In all the lands here and beyond
Ring her name, Pines City High.

Lyrics: Cristeta F. Espino

and Philip M. Flores
Music by: Cristeta F. Espino
Notation by: Lourdes Marigza
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