School Year 2025-2026

Dear Learners,
Welcome to Pampanga High School! We would like that your stay with us
will be as pleasant and comfortable as you want it to be. You are joining a Child
Friendly School System where your education, welfare and protection are our
utmost concern. We will assure you that when you leave the school, you will
be a truly pride of the Filipino people – a responsible and accountable citizen of
the World. After your stay with us, you may opt to be an entrepreneur, or
pursue a higher degree of education or find a job that fits your qualifications.
We’re here to assist you to pursue your aspirations and we will surely bring you
there!

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for choosing Pampanga High School to be your child’s next
school for her JHS/SHS education. We are looking forward to an outstanding
school year of continued collaboration with you in the education of your
children. We ask that you join us in our endeavor of ensuring our learners are
ready for the challenges this school year.
Your feedback is important to us in achieving our goals. Communication
between the parent and the school is one of the most important tools that
enable learners to be successful. If you have questions, issues or concerns
please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Pampanga High School

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 FOREWORD

This handbook containing all pertinent rules and

regulations serves as the primary source of guidance and
reference to all learners.
The rules and regulations contained herein apply to all
bonafide high school learners who, upon admission, agree to
abide by them.
Besides this handbook, the learner is expected to consult
other sources of information such as bulletin board postings,
handouts, newsletter, announcement, Facebook pages and
others.

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 Table of Contents

Message to Parents & Learners

Foreword
A. Rationale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C. Objectives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
D. Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
E. Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of Learners. .5
F. Roles and Obligations of Parents. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
G. Code of Conduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Daily School Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Offenses and Interventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3. Right to Due Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. Kinds of Disciplinary Sanctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DepEd Mission and Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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 CONTENT

A. RATIONALE
Over the years, it has been an aspiration of the Department of Education (DepEd) to
institutionalize a Learners’ Handbook informing the parents and learners on rights, duties,
and responsibilities as recipient of the public basic education system. Guided by the UN
Declaration on the Rights of the Child, (define UN declaration), and other DepEd policies,
rules, and regulations, this Handbook serves as reference for the learners as well as the
parents on the expected conduct of the learner in school.

B. PURPOSE
This Handbook shall provide a clear guide to the learners and their parents a general
understanding of the rules and regulations for attending and receiving the education
services provided by the public schools in a child-friendly learning environment.
It informs the learners on their rights, duties, and responsibilities anchored on the
core values of DepEd for their holistic development. While it empowers on their rights, this
Handbook provides directions and accountabilities expected from each learner as the center
of the basic education system.

C. OBJECTIVES
This Handbook aims to:
1. Articulate to the learner his/her rights, duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities;
2. Guide the learner in his/her proper conduct in school;
3. Inform the learners on the appropriate intervention based on the principle of Positive
Discipline; and
4. Inculcate among the learners the core values of DepEd.

D. COVERAGE
This Handbook applies to all the learners in the public basic education system in
respect of all actions and activities relative to the school or the learning community.
It must be read and interpreted in light of existing DepEd issuances, rules, and
regulations.

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E. RIGHTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEARNERS
1. RIGHTS OF LEARNERS IN SCHOOL
As learners in public school, you shall enjoy the following rights, in addition
to those rights provided for under relevant laws, subject to limitations prescribed by
laws and regulations as stipulated in the DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2016:
1. Every learner has the right to learn in an inclusive, child-friendly, gender-sensitive,
safe, and motivating environment;
2. Every learner has the right to enjoy responsible freedom of speech and expression;
3. Every learner has the right to avail of all the services offered by the SPG/SSG which
includes but not limited to organizing, joining, and actively participating in clubs,
organizations, groups, and other associations for purposes not contrary to existing
policies;
4. Every student has the right to conduct and to actively participate in all school
activities and programs;
5. Every learner has the right to information of the programs, rules, policies,
regulations, and other matters concerning them;
6. Every learner has the right to suffrage, to apply for a position, to nominate, and to
be elected into office, and to exercise other electoral practices;
7. Every learner has the right to responsible and independent operation of the
student elections and learner/student publication;
8. Every learner has the right to proper representation and participation in different
meetings and assemblies to the school on issues affecting the welfare of the
learner/student body;
9. Every learner has the right to recall their SPG/ SSG representatives;
10. Every learner has the right to due process;
11. Every learner has the right to professional competence from the teachers and
school administration;
12. Every learner has the right to be academically evaluated based on equal and
objective criteria;
13. Every learner has the right to an open and regular student-teacher and student-
school administration dialogue;
14. Every learner has the right to freely and responsibly express their concerns, views,
and grievances;
15. Every learner has the right to equal, legitimate, and responsible use of adequate,
safe, clean, and efficient school facilities;
16. All other rights as specified in DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 entitled DepEd Child
Protection Policy but are not specified herein are included as rights of the learners.
17. All other right as specified in Education Act of 1982 (Batas Pambansa Blg. 232)

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 2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEARNERS
As learners in public school, you have the following duties and obligations, in
addition to those provided for under relevant laws, subject to limitations prescribed
by laws and regulations as stipulated in the DepEd Order No. 11, s. 2016:
1. Every learner has the responsibility to observe and to uphold the laws of the
Republic of the Philippines, the rules and regulations of the school and the
Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme Pupil Governments (SPG) /Supreme Student
Government (SSG);
2. Every learner shall exercise his/her rights responsibly and in good faith;
3. Every learner shall support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and
objectives of the SPG/SSG, the School, and the Department of Education;
4. Every learner shall uphold the values of honesty and integrity;
5. Every learner shall endeavor to achieve academic excellence and shall abide by the
rules and regulations governing his/her academic responsibilities;
6. Every learner shall pursue to nurture an inclusive, service-oriented, gender-sensitive,
and environment conscious community;
7. Every learner shall abide by the SPG/SGG Constitution and By-Laws;
8. Every learner shall support the activities and programs of the SPG/SSG and the
Department of Education as approved by the appropriate DepEd issuances; and
9. Every learner shall strive to become a proactive member of the society and to
contribute in the development of his/her community;
F. ROLES AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARENTS
1. RIGHTS OF PARENTS
In addition to other rights under existing laws, all parents who have children
enrolled in a school have the following rights:
a. The right to organize by themselves and/or with teachers for the purpose of
providing a forum for the discussion of matters relating to the total school
program, and for ensuring the full cooperation of parents and teachers in the
formulation and efficient implementation of such programs;
b. The right to access to any official record directly relating to the children who are
under their parental responsibility.

2. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF PARENTS

Your parents or guardians are our partners in school. They play a major role in
achieving the success of your educational pursuits. They have the following duties and
obligations individually or collectively, through the school system in addition to other
duties and obligations under existing laws, all parents who have children enrolled in a
school have the following rights as stated in Education Act of 1982 (Batas Pambansa Blg.
232), Chapter 3. They shall:
a) Help carry out the educational objectives in accordance with national goals;

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 b) Be 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;
c) Cooperate with the school in the implementation of the school programs,
curricular and co-curricular projects and activities.

G. CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Daily School Mechanism

Your school experience is very important for us. One of our utmost considerations is to
make your stay in the school a fruitful academic undertaking and at the same time safe and
secure. Here is what you need to know regarding the daily school mechanisms that you will
experience.
a) Protocols while in School and After School Hours
Ideally, you should be in the school 15 minutes before the start of classes. This is to
give ample time for you to prepare for the class activities. Make it a habit to be time
conscious. Avoid cramming. Remember the saying, “early to bed, early to rise, makes a
man healthy, wealthy and wise.”
Flag Ceremony is done every Monday or as prescribed in your school. Be part of the
solemnity of the ceremony. Sing with fervor the National Anthem. Recite the
panunumpa by heart. When assigned to lead, do it with a sense of nationalism.
For your safety, ensure your timely arrival and departure to and from school. Our
school may designate specific areas where you can stay before class. Stay there until the
time you mobilize to your rooms. If you are allowed to go to your rooms directly, you
may do so, but keep in mind to be on your best behavior even when no teachers are
around. We appreciate it if you exercise the value of integrity; that you do good even
when nobody is watching you.
After a long day at school, you would want to take a rest from your school work and
head home. Even at this point, our school would want to ensure that you reach home
safe and sound.
You are highly encouraged to go home directly after your school. Your parents would
breathe easier if you are home immediately after your classes.
If you have other school-related activities that you need to do or perform after class
like doing research or doing group work, it is highly encouraged for you to notify your
parents or guardians of where you would be heading and what you will be doing. In this
way they will be informed of where you are and they will not be worried on your
whereabouts.
If our school have additional mechanisms that you need to follow, adhere to them
dutifully. Remember that these rules were crafted with your safety in mind.

b) Physical Appearance
Your physical appearance says so much about you. Your first impression may last but
your daily impression will reflect much on your upbringing. It is in this light that our
school would want you to be of your best appearance at all times.

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1. School Uniform (DepEd Order No. 46, s.2008)
Wearing of school uniform is preferred but not required among public school
learners. However, for the safety and security of all students, effective School Year
2025-2026 all students are required to wear the prescribed school uniform.
Identification (ID) card will be provided to you free of charge (D.O. # 41, s. 2012).
In case you lost your ID, you may request for replacement at the Supply Office for
P50.00.
To ensure your good performance during Physical Education classes, our
school encourage you to wear P.E. attire during these classes. You may sport the
P.E. attire prescribed by our school. These are available at the school’s cooperative
store at affordable prices. The P.E. uniform can also be used as an alternative to the
prescribed school uniform.
For learners involved in scouting organizations, you are encouraged to have
the minimum prescribed Boy Scout or Girl Scout uniform. Your Unit Leaders may
prescribe the days in which you will don these uniforms. These uniforms, however,
is not a substitute to the prescribed school attire nor the scouting uniform is a
requirement for you to join in the said organizations. You may talk with your school’s
Unit Leader for more details.
Club Officers/Class Officers are highly discouraged from producing or having
their own club/organization shirts even if it is at their own expense.
LGBTQ+ members have the option to choose on what to wear between the
male and female uniform with the signed consent of their parent/guardian.
You may refer to Appendix A and B for the Prescribed School Uniform and
the alternative appropriate attire for students and visitors (page 16 & 17).

2. Grooming and physical hygiene

As learners, your hygiene and grooming are essential parts of the teaching-
learning process in schools. Your attire and physical appearance should be a
manifestation of your education in school. (DepEd Order No. 46, s.2008)
It is expected of you to don a haircut suited for learners going to school.
Though there are no definite haircut specification for both boys and girls, it is
highly encouraged that you sport a haircut that would make you look clean,
presentable and dignified.
Jewelries and accessories of sorts are also highly discouraged since they may
cause discrimination among learners and at the same time be a danger to you
especially when you are outside. As much as possible, simple jewelry/accessory is
enough for boys and girls.
As school children, wearing of makeup for both boys and girls is highly
discouraged except in relation to school subjects and activities with permission of
the teacher.
c) On Proper Conduct Inside the Classroom
1. Silence and order is a must in entering and leaving the classroom especially during
class hours whether the teacher is present or not.

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 2. If a teacher is late for class, you should wait quietly in the classroom. After 15
minutes and no one comes to take charge of the class, your class president or any of
the class officers should report the matter to the department heads, principal or
guidance office.
3. Students are not allowed to leave the classroom without permission except in
emergency cases.
4. During vacant periods or instances when the teacher is absent, students are not
allowed to leave the school campus until the official class dismissal
5. Seating arrangement made by the teacher should be followed
6. The classroom is a place for studying. Hence boisterous conduct such as sitting
on the teacher’s table, laying, and moving around are prohibited.

d) On Cleanliness and Orderliness

Training in orderliness and cleanliness is important for developing in the
students a sense of pride and responsibility for their community. Students should:
1. dispose of trash properly in trash cans;
2. take care of plants and room decors and chairs;
3. keep feet off when leaning on walls especially along the corridors;
4. maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the classrooms.

e) On Proper Use of School Facilities

As a student you are considered a member of the PHS community and
therefore responsible for the proper and economical use of facilities. You should
therefore:
1. practice energy conservation measures by turning off lights, electric fans, and
faucets when not needed; charging of cellphones or any electrical gadget in
school is prohibited.
2. exert utmost care and concern in handling and using school equipment and
facilities: any accidental or willful breakages, losses or willful damage to school
property shall be charged to the students concerned.

f) On Vehicle Parking Policy

Effective School Year 2025-2026, students will no longer be allowed to park
their vehicles inside the school premises. This policy has been adopted to ensure the
safety, order, and efficient use of school grounds.
Only bicycles will be permitted to be parked inside the school, in designated
bicycle parking areas. Students coming from nearby barangays are encouraged to use
bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation and must ensure that their bikes are
properly secured with locks.
Students who commute via private vehicles must make alternative parking
arrangements outside the school campus. The school shall not be held liable for any
incidents, damages, or losses that may occur to vehicles parked outside the school
grounds.

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 We encourage all students to utilize public transportation or designated drop-
off and pick-up zones provided by the school. Your cooperation and adherence to this
policy are expected and appreciated as we strive to maintain a safe and orderly
learning environment.

g) On Concern for Others

Concern and consideration for others are marks of educated person. Every
student of Pampanga High School is expected to:
1. be mindful of the interest of his fellow students either in class or outside class;
thus loitering, standing by, and talking aloud along corridors during class
sessions must be avoided because these create disturbances detrimental to
others;
2. keep absolute silence inside the libraries or any of the class rooms where silence
is required; and
3. return all lost and found items to the Records Office.
4. due respect should be given to class officers who take over in preserving class
decorum in the absence of teacher
h) On Decency
Conduct and behavior appropriate to young women and men is expected of
PHS students. As such, you are expected to:
1. dress in manner and style becoming a Christian, mature and responsible
individuals; sando, sleeveless, mid-rib blouses, shirts, mini-skirts, walking shorts
and too much jewelries/accessories are definitely not allowed in school even
during school activities (for both boys & girls).
2. refrain from using vulgar/obscene words and showing roughness in all aspects
of behavior; and
3. refrain from public display of intimacy particularly inside the school campus.

i) Special Circumstances
Sometimes, there are special circumstances that occur in school. Our school
has prepared mechanisms in case you experience these circumstances.
1. Attending your personal needs
Your teachers will allow you to go out from the classroom to attend to
your personal needs. As much as possible, learners will be allowed to go out one
at a time. This is to ensure that not many learners are out of the room at a given
time.
2. School activities and programs
We value the importance of school programs, projects, and activities
which are fun, enjoyable and holistic to supplement the learning that occur inside
the classroom.
You are expected to attend all school programs and activities. For your
security, you are to wear the prescribed attire set by our school. You must also
wear your ID at all times.

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 Sometimes, school activities can be so much fun that some might forget
how to behave properly. You as a learner is expected to be of best behavior during
these activities. For your security, additional mechanisms may be adopted like
tapping the help of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and SPG/SSG Officers. You are
therefore expected to give them due respect.
3. Suspension of Classes (DepEd Order No. 22, s.2024)
The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the Revised Guidelines on Class
and Work Suspension of classes in Schools during Disasters and Emergencies.

This Order outlines guidelines for suspending in-person classes during

disasters or emergencies. The goal is to safeguard learners, teachers and non-
teaching personnel from potential harm while ensuring uninterrupted learning
The following are possible reasons for the suspension of classes and/or work
in schools:
a. Typhoons and Tropical Cyclones
The suspension of classes due to typhoons and tropical cyclones will follow
PAGASA's Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) and Executive Order No. 66, s.
2012.

PAGASA TCWS Suspension

TCWS 1 Classes for Kindergarten in the affected area shall

be automatically suspended

TCWS 2 Face to face Classes for Kindergarten and

Elementary to Junior High School (JHS) or Grade 10
in the affected area shall be automatically
suspended; provided that Elementary and JHS will
shift to modular distance learning, performance
tasks, projects, or make-up classes based on their
Learning and Service Continuity Plan (LSCP) to
ensure that learning competencies are met.

TCWS 3 or above Classes and work in all levels in the affected area
shall be automatically suspended.

If the TCWS is issued at a time when classes have already begun, the school
shall immediately suspend the classes and work and send everyone home, if it is safe
to do so. However, schools are obligated to keep the students and personnel safe in
school if traveling has become unsafe.

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b. Heavy Rainfall and Flood
Suspension of classes for heavy rainfall will depend on the Rainfall Warning by
the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA).

PAGASA Rainfall or Flooding Suspension

Warning

Yellow Warning (Rainfall) For areas in the province/ city/municipality with

Alarm Water Level (Flooding) torrential rains/ flooding and based on the
assessment of the school, the learners and
personnel are still exposed to various risks, the
SDS shall coordinate with the local government
unit (LGU) for localized school suspensions.
The LCE shall decide on the suspension of face to
face classes, and work in schools, provided that
schools will shift to modular distance learning,
performance tasks, projects, or make-up classes
based on their LSCP to ensure that learning
competencies are met.

Orange or Red Warning The school head shall immediately suspend

(Rainfall) and Critical Water classes and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12
Level (Flooding) at a time and ALS and send everyone home if it is safe to
when classes have already do so. However, schools are obligated to keep
begun for the day the learners and personnel safely in school if
traveling has become unsafe.

Orange or Red Warning and Classes and work from Kindergarten to Grade 12
Critical Water Level and ALS are automatically suspended in schools.
(Flooding) at a time when
classes have not yet started
for the day

c. Earthquakes Suspension
Suspension of classes and work due to earthquakes will depend on the
earthquake intensity as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

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 PHIVOLCS Intensity Suspension

V and below The LCE shall decide on the suspension of face-to-face

classes and work. For localized school suspensions, the
SDS shall coordinate with the LGUS, provided that
schools will shift to modular distance learning,
performance tasks, projects, or make-up classes based
on their LSCP to ensure that learning competencies are
met.

VI and above Classes and work in all levels are automatically

suspended in all public schools, including ALS. In cases
where an earthquake happens while learners are in
school, safety procedures shall initially be undertaken,
before sending everyone home. However, schools are
obligated to 3 keep the learners and personnel safely in
school if traveling has become unsafe.

If an earthquake of Intensity VI or higher occurs, the school head shall

request from competent authorities (Department of Public Works and Highways
[DPWH], local building officials, division engineers, and other competent
professionals) to assess the school buildings before allowing students and
personnel to return.
d. Power Outages/Power Interruptions/Brownouts
There will be no automatic suspension of classes in the event that there are
power outages, interruptions, or brownouts.
e. Extreme Heat Condition
There will be no automatic suspension of classes due to Extreme Heat
Conditions. However, in case of unbearable heat, the LCE may still exercise its
authority to facilitate localized class suspension based on the situation in their
localities. The SDS shall coordinate with the LGUs for localized school suspensions,
provided that schools will shift to modular distance learning, performance tasks,
projects, or make-up classes to ensure that learning competencies are met.
f. Low Air Quality / Vog (Volcanic Fog)
Suspension of classes for Low Air Quality and Volcanic Fog will depend on
the Particle Matter 2.5 Air Quality Index as reported by the Environment
Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR).

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 Air Quality Index Levels Suspension

Acutely Unhealthy (Purple) The LCE shall decide on the suspension of face-to-
PM 2.5 between 55.1 - 90 face classes. The SDS shall coordinate with the
LGUs for localized school suspensions, provided
that schools will shift to modular distance learning,
performance tasks, projects, or make-up classes
based on their LSCP to ensure that learning
competencies are met.

Emergency (Maroon) PM 2.5 Classes and work shall be automatically

>91 suspended.

g. Other Emergencies and Hazards

In cases of other calamities, emergencies, and hazards not enumerated above
that may threaten the welfare and safety of learners and school personnel, the school
heads, or the district or division ALS coordinator may suspend classes, and work as
may be appropriate, provided that there is the necessary coordination with the LCE
and SDS.
h. Localized/Granular Suspensions
In case there is no automatic suspension of classes and in the absence of a
declaration from the LGU, the school heads, or the district or division ALS
coordinator, may suspend classes and work in the cases listed below, provided that
there is the necessary coordination with the LCE and SDS, and when applicable,
schools will shift to modular distance learning, performance tasks, projects, or make-
up classes based on their LSCP to ensure that learning competencies are met:
i. In case of torrential rain, flooding, and risk of landslides and storm surges;
ii. In case of localized and specific flooding in the area of the school premises;
or when flooding affects a large part of the student and personnel
population of the school;
iii. In case of earthquake, at any intensity if in their assessment, the buildings
and other structures within their facilities are deemed to be in danger of
collapsing or are found to have major damage. The school head shall request
from competent authorities (DPWH, local building officials, division
engineers, and other competent professionals) to assess the school buildings
before allowing students and personnel to return;
iv. In case power outages or interruptions last more than half a school day,
making classrooms uncomfortable or unsafe for students and teachers;

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v. In case the temperature in classrooms or learning spaces is not conducive to
learning and affects the health and safety of the learners and teachers;
vi. In case the air quality or fog levels in the area are poor and could harm
students' health or hinder learning; and
vii. In case other calamities, emergencies, and hazards not enumerated above
threaten the safety of students and school personnel.
School heads shall immediately notify their respective SDS of the suspension
of classes and/or work, including the reason for such suspension. They shall also
submit a report (Annex A) to the SDS through the School Governance and Operations
Division (SGOD) on a quarterly basis.
6. Adjustments to Learning Delivery Due to Suspension of Classes
In the event of suspended face-to-face classes, schools shall implement
modular distance learning, online distance learning, or blended learning, where
feasible.
In case of suspension of face-to-face classes due to calamities and
emergencies, and in areas where circumstances and resources permit, school heads
have the discretion to choose any of the Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs) below
to support continued learning:
a. Online Learning: If face-to-face classes are suspended but online access is
available, online classes may continue. School heads may adjust class schedules
to accommodate internet connectivity issues. Schools should also provide
guidance on accessing digital resources.
b. Modular Learning: In case of suspension of face-to-face person classes or if online
learning is not possible, school heads, in consultation with teachers, may arrange
for modular learning. They may select or develop alternative learning materials,
such as but not limited to, modules, worksheets, or Learner Activity Sheets, and
coordinate their distribution to ensure timely access for learners.

School heads must inform their respective SDS if they decide to implement
ADMs. In accordance with DepEd Order (DO) No. 014, s. 2021 (Guidelines on the
Cancellation or Suspension of Classes and Work in Government Offices Due to
Typhoons, Flooding, Other Weather Disturbances, and Calamities), learners who miss
learning activities due to class suspensions caused by disruptions such as disasters or
emergencies resulting from natural or human-induced hazards, shall be given due
consideration regarding their attendance and the completion of their learning tasks.

*You may refer to DepEd Order No. 22, s 2024 for the complete details.
4. Emergency Cases
If you have to attend an important matter outside the school, your
parent/guardian may write to your class adviser in advance of the affair that you
need to attend to. They may indicate the day, time and day in which you need to

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 leave so that your adviser would be fully informed. On that day, your parent or
guardian can fetch you from school.
In the event that something occurred which would require you to go home
immediately, you must ask your parent or guardian to fetch you from school. The
authorized school personnel will issue a gate pass informing the security
personnel that your class adviser had been informed of this.
For your own safety, we would not be allowing you to go home on your
own. Likewise, we would only be allowing your parents or known guardian older
than you to fetch you.
Students who are 18 years old and above are still required to be fetched by
their parent/guardian older than them in case of emergency.

5. School-initiated activities done outside the School Premises

As a general rule, the school highly discourages activities outside the school
premises. This is to ensure your security and overall well-being.
In the event that activities outside is inevitable, you may ask your teacher in-
charge of the activity to produce a parent’s permit allowing you to have the said
activity. There are special cases where your teacher in-charge will even
accompany you and your classmates during these activities.
It is also important that you inform your parents about the activities for
parental consent. Also, make sure that your parents can contact you while you are
in these activities.

2. Offenses and Interventions

It is the desire of our school that you as a learner will reach your potentials through
proper guidance and discipline as you develop in becoming responsible, dynamic member of
society. In any event that you will face a concern or problem the following interventions
shall be used to direct your path into a more favorable condition which will be beneficial for
your welfare. Based on 2000 DECS Service Manual every school shall maintain discipline
inside the school campus as well as the school premises when students are engaged in
activities authorized by the school. As reiterated also in DepEd Order No. 44, s. 2005 creating
the school as zone of peace, a school must provide the special environment for the formal,
physical, mental, emotional and moral growth of the young.

A. Minor Infractions
A minor offense is any violation of school rules that is less serious than a
major offense but still warrants some form of disciplinary action. It is the homeroom
adviser to impose the sanctions on any learner who has committed an offense
under this category.
a) Going to computer shops, malls, theatres and the like during class hours (Legal
Basis - DO No. 86, s. 2010)
b) Improper use of electronic devices (Legal Basis - DO No. 83, s. 2003)
c) Littering (Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000)
d) Dishonesty to a person vested with authority (Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000)

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 e) Absences, Tardiness and cutting classes (Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000, DO No. 11 s.
2011, DO No. 8 s. 2015)
Note: A learner who incurs absences of 20% of the prescribed number of class or
laboratory periods during the school year or term should be given a failing grade
and given no credits on the course or subject.
f) Non-observance of school policy on uniform.
g) All offenses not falling within the category of major offenses.

B. Major Infractions
A major offense typically refers to a serious violation of the school's code of
conduct that can result in more severe consequences, such as suspension or
expulsion. It is the duty of the Student Formation Center Coordinator to impose the
sanctions on any learner who has committed an offense under this category.
a) Smoking or bringing tobacco/E-cigarette/vape inside the school premises
(Legal Basis - EO 26, 2017, DO 48, s. 2016, DO 73, s. 2010, DO No. 18, s. 2015)
b) Violation of the Dangerous Drugs Law and other related laws
(RA 9165)
c) Vandalism, writing or drawing of graffiti, leave remarks or notations on the walls of
the rooms, floor and furniture (chairs, tables, windows, books, laboratory
equipment and other) or any willful and deliberate destruction of school property.
(Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000)
d) Gambling of any sort inside the school premises
(Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000, DO No. 18, s. 2015)
e) Gross disrespect to persons in authority of the school
(Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000)
f) Stealing, directly or indirectly the property of fellow students, faculty members or
the school property (Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000, DO No. 18, s. 2015)
g) Cheating during examination or dishonesty in any form
(Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000)
h) Assaulting any students, teachers, schools’ staff or school official
(Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000, DO No. 40, s. 2012, RA 10627, DO No. 18, s. 2015)
i) Committing defamation through verbal or online against students, teachers and
school officials (Legal Basis - DO No. 55, s. 2013)
j) Operation/Membership on Fraternities/Sororities/or any club/organization not
recognized by the school and participating in hazing or any activities that injures,
degrades, or disgraces a fellow student inside or outside the school (Legal Basis - DO No.
55, s. 2013)
k) Drunkenness, carrying of intoxicating liquors within the school campus, entering and
attending classes in a state of intoxication (Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000, DO No. 40, s.
2012)
l) Extortion or taking/asking money from others or blackmail
(Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000, DO No. 40, s. 2012)
m) Instigating, provoking, leading or taking part in activities which cause disturbance of
classes or adversely affecting class attendance of other students . (Legal Basis - DECS
Service Manual 2000, DO No. 40, s. 2012)
n) Taking part in brawls, fighting or causing injury to others
(Legal Basis - RA 10627, DO No. 40, s. 2012, DO No. 18, s. 2015)

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 o) Engaging in lewd, indecent, obscene or immoral conduct, and bringing pornographic
materials through any form of media while within the school premises (Legal Basis - DECS
Service Manual 2000, DO No. 40, s. 2012)
p) Preventing, threatening students or faculty members or school authorities from
discharging their duties or from attending classes and entering school premises (Legal
Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000, DO No. 40, s. 2012)
q) Forging or tampering with school record or transfer forms
(Legal Basis - DECS Service Manual 2000)
r) Bullying / Cyberbullying (Legal Basis - RA 10627, DO No. 40, s. 2012, DO No. 55, s. 2013)
s) Causing outsiders to assault any students, faculty member and employee of the
school (Legal Basis - DO No. 18, s. 2015, DO No. 40, s. 2012)
t) Trespassing and committing unlawful act with force or violence in the person,
property or rights of others (Legal Basis - DO No. 18, s. 2015, DO No. 40, s. 2012)
u) Carrying of firearms, explosives, knives, plastic toy guns or deadly weapons of any
kinds or making bomb jokes within and outside the school premises.
v) Acts that bring the name of the school into bad reputation or circumstances which
tend to cause dishonor or discredit to the name of the school.
w) Tampering announcement whether printed or electronic
x) Commission of three (3) minor offenses

PROCEDURAL INTERVENTION
You as a child is unique and has your individual differences, DO No. 40, s. 2012 task
you to comply with the school’s regulations, as long as it is in harmony with your best interest
as a learner. You may refer to Appendix B for the Flow Chart of Handling Student Cases in
School.
A. FOR MINOR INFRACTIONS:
1st Offense & 2nd Offense – (Warming Slip with Parent Conference)
Parent -Learner –Teacher/Adviser Conference - Class Adviser/Subject Teacher will call for
the Learner and Parent for a conference
3rd Offense & 4th Offense
Refer the learner to the Student Formation Office – The Student Formation coordinator
on duty will call for the learner and parent/guardian for a conference
5th Offense – Referral to the Principal / Child Protection Committee
Referral to the Principal for action and CPC for Monitoring – The case of the learner will
be referred to the Principal for appropriate action and monitoring of the Child
Protection Committee.
Note: The Student Formation Coordinator or Principal may refer the learner to the Guidance
Counselor for intervention if needed.

B. FOR MAJOR INFRACTIONS

1st and 2nd Offense – (Referral to Student Formation Office)
The Student Formation Coordinator on duty will call for the parent /guardian, learner
and class adviser for a conference.

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 3rdOffense – Referral to the Principal or Child Protection Committee
The case of the learner will be referred to the Principal / Child Protection Committee for
evaluation and appropriate action by the SFC Coordinator.
If Needed:
• Referral to the Guidance Counselor/Designate for Intervention
• Referral to other government agency for possible action
Definition of Terms:
Parent-Learner-Teacher Conference – A dialogue or conference between the parents/
guardian, learner and teacher to discuss a child’s case in school and find solutions to
academic or behavioral problem. DO No. 40, s. 2012
Referral of the learner to the Student Formation Center - A process where the student
is referred to the Student Formation Coordinator for intervention and appropriate
sanction. DO No. 40, s. 2012
Referral of the learner to the Guidance Counselor/Designate – A process where the
student is referred to the guidance counselor or designate for intervention. DO No. 40,
s. 2012
Referral to the Principal for action and CPC for Monitoring – If a problem persists or
continuous upon review of the Discipline Coordinator the learner is referred to the
Principal or CPC for possible intervention and action. Referral and assessment shall
follow the procedure per section 22 of DO No. 40 s, 2012
Referral to other government agency for possible action – Referral and assessment
shall follow the procedure per section 22 of DO No. 40 s, 2012, DO 18, s. 2015, Section 13
Chapter 1, RA 9344
3. Right to Due Process
In all cases where a penalty/sanction is imposed on a certain 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 given the opportunity to answer the complaint in writing, with
the assistance of the parents or guardian or attend the scheduled conference.
c. The procedure for the conduct of an investigation and all other related incidents, shall
be in accordance with the Child Protection Policy.
d. The decision of the Student Formation Center with the approval of the school head
shall be in writing, stating the facts and the reasons for the decision; and
e. The decision may be appealed to the Division Office, as provided in existing rules of
the Department.
4. Disciplinary Sanctions and Intervention
The range of sanctions available include the following:
a. Oral reprimand / Verbal Warning
b. Warning Slip with Parent Conference

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c. Written / public apology by the offender
d. Confiscation of gadgets (to be returned to the parent/guardian)
e. 1st Major Offense - Community service in school
(The learner who violated any major offense will report to the SFC and shall be assigned a
task as a form of community service, before or after class hours.)
f. 2nd Major Offense – Preventive or In-House Suspension
(The learner who accumulated a second major offense is disallowed to enter the school
premises and/or prohibited to attending school related activities. A suspended learner shall
be marked absent and not allowed to attend regular classes. he or she is responsible for the
lessons missed during the during the suspension. The SFC recommends the length of the
disciplinary sanction and activities depending on the gravity of the offense.)
g. 3rd Major Offense – Suspension and On-Probation within the Quarter
(The learner will be on probation within the quarter. Any offense during his/her
probationary period would mean exclusion from the school)
h. 4th Major Offense – Exclusion
i. Exclusion
• Exclusion A (Voluntary Withdrawal) – Parent/guardian drop his/her child from the
list. Re-admission for future enrollment depends upon the offense committed
• Exclusion B – The student is allowed to finished the school year but is not allowed
to re-enroll in the succeeding school year.
• Exclusion C – The student’s enrollment with the school is terminated immediately
after the decision of the School Head and the Discipline Committee and is not
allowed to re-enroll.
*In case the parent/guardian did not agree with the said sanction he/she is required to
accompany and monitor his/her child while inside the school.
j. Expulsion – debarring a student from enrolling in any school whether public or private
upon order of the DepEd Secretary.

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 Appendix A

Prescribed School Uniform / PE Uniform

GIRLS

BOYS GIRLS

BOYS

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 Appendix B
PROCEDURES IN HANDLING DISCIPLINARY CASES IN SCHOOL

REPORT / COMPLAINT

MINOR OFFENSE MAJOR OFFENSE

1st Offense & 1st and succeeding

2nd Offense offenses

Class Adviser/Subject Teacher Student Formation Coordinator

will call for the Learner and Parent will conduct intake interview / fact
for a conference finding and investigation

Class Adviser / Subject Teacher Student Formation Coordinator will

concerned shall accomplished the call for the Learner and Parent for
Intake Sheet with Agreement a conference

3rd and succeeding Found

Innocent
offenses Liable

Refer the case to the Student Student No Case

Formation
Formation Center with proper
Coordinator
report/documentation of previous
will implement
cases appropriate
sanction
approved by
the Principal.

Does the student concern needs

further intervention such as counseling
or psychosocial support service?

YES NO

Refer the Student to the CARE Center Student will follow the recommended & Case Closed
for appropriate intervention appropriate sanction

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 We, the parent/guardian and students of ________________________ S.Y. 2025-2026, have
fully understood what is embodied in this handbook and therefore affix our signatures below.

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 THE DEPED VISION
We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country
and whose values and competencies
enable them to realize their full potential
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
As a learner-centered public institution,
the Department of Education
continuously improves itself
to better serve its stakeholders.

THE DEPED MISSION

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality,
equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education where:
Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe,
and motivating environment.
Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution,
ensure an enabling and supportive environment for
effective learning to happen.
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged
and share responsibility for developing life-long learners

OUR CORE VALUES

Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa

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