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BENEDICTINEINTERNATIONALSCHOOL“Helpingchildrensucceedinallavenuesoflife.”
STUDENTHANDBOOK[SENIORHIGHSCHOOLDEPARTMENT]
SCHOOLYEAR2019-2020INTRODUCTIONEducation is a cooperative undertaking of the home and the school, which requires unity of purpose andconsistency in the pursuit of this end. As a philosophy, Benedictine International School (BIS) believes thatthroughqualityeducation,weformtotalpersonswhoarepreparedtomeetthedemandsoflifeandbemoversofsociety.FoundedinJune2000,BISwasgrantedrecognitiontooperateforKindergarten,GradeSchool,andJuniorHighSchool departments by the Department of Education. On its first year this 2016, the Senior High SchooldepartmentisgrantedprovisionalpermittooperatetheSHSProgram.Atpresent,studentsofvariedculturesconstitutethestudentbody.Thishandbookservesasaguideandasourceofinformationtoensuretheholisticformationofeverystudent.Theinformationembodiedinthehandbookisaimedatestablishingahappyfamilyatmospherethathasalwayspermeatedourschoolcommunity.Asidefromthenormscontainedinthishandbook,bulletinboardandwebpostings,manualsforspecificpurposes,letters,sms,andassemblyannouncementsaresomeoftheordinarychannelsbywhichtheschoolcommunicatestoandinformstheschoolcommunityofofficialbusiness.It is therefore important that all parents and students, who upon admission agree to abide by the schoolregulations,shouldhaveathoroughunderstandingofthecontentsofthishandbookandpracticeresponsibilityoverthesemattersinordertoensuregrowthandsuccess.
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TABLEOFCONTENTSEducationalPhilosophy……………………………………………………………………………………………….3 I. GeneralRulesonAdmission
A. Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4B. Examination……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4C. PrerequisitesforAdmission………………………………………………………………………………5 D. FeesandPayments……………………………………………………………………………………………5E. ExaminationPermit………………………………………………………………………………………….5F. PolicyonRefundsandWithdrawals…………………………………………………………………..6
II. GeneralAcademicProgramsA. SeniorHighSchoolTrackandStrands………………………………………………………………..7B. ESLProgram…………………………………………………………………………………………………….8C. OtherRequirementsforForeignStudents………………………………………………………….8D. SPEDProgram………………………………………………………………………………………………….9E. Extra/Co-CurricularActivities…………………………………………………………………………...9F. CelebrationandEvents……………………………………………………………………………………..9G. GradingSystem…………………………………………………………………………………………………9
1. Academics2. Deportment
H. QuarterlyExaminations……………………………………………………………………………………11I. ReportingofStudent’sPerformance………………………………………………………………….11J. PromotionandFailure……………………………………………………………………………………....12K. Probation……………..…………………………………………………………………………………………...12L. Graduation…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………...13
III. PoliciesonRulesandDiscipline
A. Students……………………………………………………………………………………………………………141. Uniform……………………………………………………………………………………………………...142. SchoolIDCards……………………………………………………………………………………………15
a. BISIDcardb. Fetcher’sCardc. Commuter’sCard
3. Haircut………………………………………………………………………………………………………..164. Attendance………………………………………………………………………………………………….16
a. Absencesb. Tardinessc. CuttingClassesd. Truancy
5. Passes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………176. Cheating……………………………………………………………………………………………………...187. SearchorInspection……………………………………………………………………………………188. UseofMobilePhones…………………………………………………………………………………..18
B. ParentsandGuardians………………………………………………………………………………………191. SchoolVisits……..…………………………………………………………………………………………192. Circulars/LetterstoParents………………………………………………………………………193. SafetyandSecurityMeasures………………………………………………………………………194. SuspensionofClasses…………………………………………………………………………………..20
C. School………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20D. CodeofDiscipline……………………………………………………………………………………………...21
IV. StudentServicesandFacilities……………………………………………………………..…………...26
Appendices……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………31
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EDUCATIONALPHILOSOPHYBISwasestablishedonthephilosophythatrelevanteducationisaproductofadaptationtothedemandsofthetimeandthecorrespondingnewapproachesthatcanbeappliedinthedeliveryofsucheducation.It believes in the enrichment of core competencies and values of the system of education, the utilization ofmodern trends in class management, the methodology and delivery of subject matter that often spell thesuccessofinnovativeandrelevanteducation.AsaSchoolthatLearns,BISutilizesthetoolsandhabitsofSystemsThinkingwhichisattributedtoPeterSenge,MITSeniorLecturer,Author,andFoundingChairoftheSocietyforOrganizationalLearning(SOL).Hesays“SystemsThinkingintegratesthevariouspartsofthesysteminawaythatmaximizesorganizationaleffectiveness…Thedisciplineofsystemsthinkingprovidesadifferentwayoflookingatproblemsandgoalsnotasisolatedeventsbutascomponentsoflargerstructures.”BIS,therefore,emphasizesthevalueandagencyofhumanbeings,individuallyandcollectively,andgenerallyprefersabalancebetweencriticalthinkingandemotionalstability.
VISION
BISenvisionsbeinganactiveprimemoverinthedeliveryofqualityand practical education with information technology, socialentrepreneurship,andemotionalintelligenceasitsmainthrusts.Ineffect,BISbringsout the totalpersonwho is capableofpositivechangesinthePhilippinesandintheworldcommunity.
MISSION
BIScommitstodevelop21stcenturylearnersequippedwiththe5Cs:
COMMITMENT
Dedicationtothechoicesonemakes,desiredfuture,andlife-longlearning
COMPETENCE
Understandingofthenatureofsystemsthrucriticalthinkingandtheutilizationofthenecessarytoolsandhabits
CARE
Theawarenessofselfinothers,whichtranslatestoempathyandstewardshipofnature
CONFIDENCE
Thecapacitytodeveloppersonalmasteryintermsofmanagingemotionsandinfacingchallengesandinnovations
COMMUNICATION
Theabilitytoengagewellinconstructiveandcollaborativecommunication
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I. GENERALRULESONADMISSION
TheAdmissionCommitteeofBISadmitsnewstudentsandtransfereesonthebasisoftheresultsoftheentrancetests,interviews,academicrecords,characterevaluationandtheparents’acceptanceoftheschool’smissionstatement,philosophy,objectivesandpolicies.
Everythingisonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Thenumberofapplicantstobeadmitteddependsonthenumberofvacanciestobefilledinthelevelappliedfor;hence,noentranceexaminationswillbeadministeredonceplacementiscompleted.Likewise,nointerpretationofentrancetestresultsintermsofscoresanddescriptionswillbemadefortheoneswhofailthetest.Thetestwillbeheldstrictlyconfidential.
Allnewstudentsareplacedunderstrictacademicanddeportmentprobationarystatus.
A. PROCEDURE
1. SubmitrequirementstotheAdmissionOffice.
2. SecureanapplicationformfromtheAdmissionOffice.
BasicRequirements:
•BirthCertificateoritsequivalent
•BaptismalCertificateoritsequivalent
•4pieces1x1IDpicture
•RecommendationletterfromthePrincipal/GuidanceCounselor
•Reportcard(form138)
ForForeignStudentApplicants:
•Translated/AuthenticatedStudentRecord
•Translated/AuthenticatedCertificationofGraduation
•Translated/AuthenticatedCertificationofEnrollment
•AccomplishedBISApplicationForm
•Photocopyofpassportandvisa
•SSP-StudentStudyPermit
3. PaythetestingfeeattheCashier’sofficeandpresentreceipttotheAdmissionOfficerwhowillthenissuethetestpermitandschedulethetest.
B. EXAMINATION
1. ExaminationstartsasscheduledbytheAdmissionofficer.Thistestschedulewillbestrictlyobserved.Iffor some important reason the applicant cannot come for testing on set date, the parent/guardianshouldinformtheAdmissionOfficeadaybeforethetestingsothatareschedulingcanbedone.
2. Theassessmenttestwillbecomposedof:
1. EntranceExam
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2. EnglishProficiencyExam
3. Notestresultswillbemailed.Parents/GuardianmustcalltheGuidanceOfficefortheresulttwodaysafterthetest;however,thedetailsshallbediscussedpersonally.
C. PREREQUISITESFORADMISSION
1. ApplicantswhopassthetestwillbeinterviewedbytheAdmissionOfficerorrepresentative.
2. TheapplicantmustinformtheAdmissionOfficerofhis/herchoiceofSeniorHighSchoolTrackandStrand.
3. FortheAccountancy,BusinessandManagement(ABM)Strand,previousgradesinMathematicsmaybeconsideredfortheadmissiontothesaidSeniorHighSchoolProgram.
4. UndercurrentDepEdpolicy,astudentisNOTallowedtotransfertoadifferentstrandonceachoicehasbeenmade.
5. ApplicantswhosebandscoreintheEnglishProficiencyExamdidnotreachtherequiredaveragemusttaketheESLprogramofferedbytheEnglishResourceCenter.
6. Allnew/returningstudentsareplacedunderprobationarystatusforayear.
7. ThePrincipalmakesafinaldecisionregardingadmission.
D. FEESANDPAYMENTS
1. TuitionandotherfeesarepostedattheAdministrationOfficepriortoandduringtheenrollmentperiod.
2. Theschool,throughtheFinanceofficer,devisedthefollowingmodeofpayment:
•Annual
oMiscellaneousandtuitionfeesfortheentireyeararepaiduponregistration.
•Semester
oMiscellaneousandtuitionfeesforthesemesterarepaiduponregistrationandtuitionfeeforthesecondsemesterispaidonorbeforescheduleddate.
•Quarterly
oMiscellaneousandtuitionfeesforthefirstquarterarepaiduponregistrationandthequartertuitionfeeshouldbepaidonorbeforethescheduleddate.
•Monthly(ForFilipinostudentsonly)
oMiscellaneousandtuitionfeesforthefirstmontharepaiduponregistrationandthemonthlytuitionfeeshouldbepaidonorbeforethe15thofeachmonth.
E. EXAMINATIONPERMIT
ExaminationPermitsareissuedtostudentswithnoaccountabilities.Thesearedistributedatleastaweekbeforethescheduledmid-termandfinalexaminations.
The“NoPermit,NoExams”Policyisstrictlyenforced.
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F. POLICYONREFUNDANDWITHDRAWALS
TheschoolimplementstheDepartmentofEducation(DepEd)policyonrefundasstipulatedinthe1992ManualofRegulationsforPrivateSchools,8thEdition,Section66stating:
TuitionCharges.Astudentwhotransfersorotherwisewithdraws, inwriting,within twoweeksafterthebeginningofclassesandwhohasalreadypaidthepertinenttuitionandotherschoolfeesinfullorany length longer than onemonthmay be charged 10% of the total amount due for the term if hewithdrawswithinthe firstweekofclasses,regardlessofwhetherornothehasactuallyattendedtheclasses.Thestudentmaybechargedalltheschoolfeesinfullifhewithdrawsanytimeafterthesecondweekofclasses.
However, if thetransferorwithdrawal isduetoa justifiablereason, thestudentshallbechargedthepertinentfeesonlyuptothelastmonthofattendance.
Official notification from parents should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office on or before the lastexpecteddayofattendanceofstudentconcernedfortheproperfeetobecollectedfromstudent.
NoticeofwithdrawalmustbedoneinWRITING.ThereisNOrefundforreservationandtestingfee.
II.GENERALACADEMICPROGRAMS
BISiscommittedtoaneducationalprogramthatformsthehumanperson.Theacademicprogramintegratesthevariousareasofknowledgeandinformation,skillsandvalues;andensuresthatthedifferentaspectsofthelearner’sgrowth:spiritual-moral,intellectual,psycho-emotional,socio-cultural,aesthetics,andphysical-mentalhealthincommensuratewithone’smaturityanddevelopmentaregivenequalimportanceandconsideration.
ThoughBIScomplieswiththeKto12BasicEducationcurriculumoftheDepartmentofEducation, itsSeniorHighSchoolprogramisanenhancedpracticalcurriculumthatadherestointernationalstandards.Ittakesintoaccountthechild,content,competencies,socialcontextandculture,career,andchoice.
BroughtaboutbythepresentdemandsofglobalizationontheuseofEnglishforcommunication,theprimarymedium of instruction for all learning areas is English. Values Education is integrated in and across thecurriculum.
Currently, the school is recognized by theDepartment of Education to offer theAcademic Trackwith threestrands: (1) Accountancy, Business andManagement Strand, (2) General Academic Subjects Strand, and (3)HumanitiesandSocialSciencesStrand.
UndertheSeniorHighSchool(SHS)Program,therearethreetypesofsubjects,namely:CoreSubjects,AppliedTrackSubjects,andSpecializedTrackSubjects.
Thefollowinglistsidentifythedifferentcoursesundereachtype:
1. CORESUBJECTS
[AllSHSstudentsmusttakethe15coresubjects]
OralCommunicationinContext
ReadingandWritingSkills
KomunikasyonatPananaliksiksaWika
PagbasaatPagsusuringIba’t-IbangTekstotungosaPananaliksik
GeneralMathematics
StatisticsandProbability
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EarthandLifeScience
PhysicalScience
PersonalDevelopment
IntroductiontothePhilosophyoftheHumanPerson
UnderstandingCulture,Society,andPolitics
ContemporaryPhilippineArtsfromtheRegions
21stCenturyLiteraturefromthePhilippinesandtheWorld
MediaandInformationLiteracy
PhysicalEducation
2. APPLIEDTRACKSUBJECTS
[Thesearesubjectsthatdevelopthesamecompetenciesusingdifferentcontent,basedonachosentrack]
EnglishforAcademicandProfessionalPurposes
ResearchinDailyLife1
ResearchinDailyLife2
ResearchProject
PagsulatsaFilipinosaPilingLarangan(Akademik)
Entrepreneurship
EmpowermentTechnologies(E-Tech)
3. SPECIALIZATIONSUBJECTS
[Thesearesetsofsubjectsbasedonspecificspecializations.Thecontentandcompetenciestheycoverdifferbasedonthechosentrackorstrand.]
Accountancy,BusinessandManagement(ABM)Strand
FundamentalsofAccountancy,BusinessandManagement1
FundamentalsofAccountancy,BusinessandManagement2
BusinessMath
BusinessFinance
BusinessMarketing
AppliedEconomics
OrganizationandManagement
BusinessEthicsandSocialResponsibility
BusinessEnterpriseSimulation
GeneralAcademicSubject(GAS)Strand
AppliedEconomics
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OrganizationandManagement
DisasterReadinessandRiskReduction
Humanities1*
Humanities2*
SocialScience1*
Elective1*
Elective2:WorkImmersion/CareerAdvocacy/CulminatingActivity
HumanitiesandSocialSciences(HUMSS)Strand
CreativeWriting
CreativeNon-Fiction
Trends,Networks,andCriticalThinkinginthe21stCentury
IntroductiontoWorldReligionsandBeliefSystems
DisciplinesandIdeasintheSocialSciences
DisciplinesandIdeasintheAppliedSocialSciences
PhilippinePoliticsandGovernance
CommunityEngagement,SolidarityandCitizenship
WorkImmersion/CareerAdvocacy/CulminatingActivity
Notes:
1. Somesubjectshavepre-requisites/co-requisites.
2. Subjectofferingspersemesteraredecidedprimarilybasedonavailabilityofteachers.*
3. Therearenopull-outclasses;however,differentiatedinstructionisusedinclass.
B. ESLPROGRAM
BIS offers ESL Program as part of its commitment to provide equal learning opportunities to studentswithvariousculturalbeginnings.
Themainobjectiveoftheprogramistopreparethenon-Englishspeakingstudentsforentryintotheregularcurriculum of BIS. The program aims to hone the English proficiency of ESL students to help them achievemeaningfullearningexperiencesintheirsucceedingyearsofstudyhereandabroad.
EnglishtestsofvaryingdifficultyaregiventoALLnon-EnglishspeakingstudentsseekingadmissiontoBIStodeterminetheirlevelofEnglishproficiency.
Students recommended to take various ESL coursesmust undertake them to ensure better standing in theregularcurriculumoftheschool.ESLandotherspecialEnglishcoursesaregiventhroughouttheyear.
C. OTHERREQUIREMENTSFORFOREIGNSTUDENTS
ForeignstudentswhoaretakingthePhilippineeducationcurriculumforthefirsttimearerequiredtotakearetotakePhilippineHistoryandFilipinoIasmandatedbyDepEd.TheseclassesarescheduledoutsidetheregularBIS class hours. Competent teachers for Filipino and Social Science are pooled to teach basic lessons in thesubject.
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D. SPEDPROGRAM
Benedictine International School accepts childrenwith special needs under an inclusion program.Upon therecommendation of their Developmental Pediatrician, children with special needs (CWSN) take the regularcurriculumwithorwithouttheprovisionofshadowteaching.However,theschoolisonlyabletoaccommodatealimitednumberofCWSNperclassaspartofitscommitmenttoaddresstheindividualneedsofthestudents.
E. Co-/EXTRA-CURRICULARACTIVITIES(ECA)
SeniorHighSchoolstudentsmayopttojointhedifferentvarsityteams,providedthattheydonotskipregularclassesfortheirtrainingand/orcompetition.Induerecognitionoftheireffortsandalignedwiththeacademicprogram, students who train for and represent the school in inter-school competitions may be grantedinclusioninthespecialsportsprogram.
F. CELEBRATIONSANDEVENTS
To deepen and/or develop the awareness of different cultural heritage and influences, the students areencouraged to participate actively in differentmulticultural celebrations such as: Filipino LanguageMonth,FamilyDayandSportsFestival,EnglishMonth,ChristmasFund-raisingActivity,Math&ScienceWeek,etc.LearninginBISisnotconfinedwithinitsfournooks.Theschoolseestoitthatthelearners,thruthedifferentlearning areas undertake educational trips to different places like theaters, historical sites, museums,companies,etc.ThevalueofsharingisinculcatedinthemindsofalltheBISstudents.Thestudentsareencouragedtoextendassistancetoneedypeoplesuchastheindigentsandvictimsofcalamitiesthrufunddrives,solicitationofgoodsandclothing,oldnewspapercampaigns,andevenactualdistribution.FinallyBIS,highlyaffirmsthespiritualformationofthestudentthroughtheadministrationoftheSacramentsoftheHolyEucharistfortheCatholics,andotherrelatedspiritualactivities.G. GRADINGSYSTEM
ACADEMICS
Eachstudent’sperformanceismeasuredagainstawell-definedlevelofachievements.Thegradesrepresentthedegreetowhichthestudenthasunderstoodtheconcepts,hasacquiredtheskills,andhasdevelopedtheproperattitudesandvalues.
The grades for the academic program are computed according to the required norms of BenedictineInternationalSchoolinconsonancewiththeimplementingguidelinesoftheDepartmentofEducation
Thereare2semestersintheSeniorHighSchoolprogram.
1. Thescholasticstandardorminimumrequirementforeverylearningareais70%,whichmeansthatforevery10points,astudentmustgetatleast7pointsinordertopass.
2. Thesemestergradeinagivencourseisbasedontheaverageofthemidtermgradeandthefinalgrade.
3. Amidterm/finalgradeiscomputedbygettingthe70%fromtheoverallclassstandingmarkand30%fromthemidterm/finalexaminationmark.
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4. Foranycoursethatdoesnothaveaquarterlyexamination,seventypercent(70%)isfromtheoverallclassstandingmarkandthirtypercent(30%)isfromamajorperformanceoutput.
5. Theclassstandingmarkisbasedonthestudent’sperformanceinquizzes,longtests,seatwork,recitation&participation,homework,researchpapers,projects,experimentsandthelike.Thecomponentsaswellasthecorrespondingweightsvaryaccordingtocourses.
6. Aftertransmutationofperformance,thelowestpassinggradeinanygivencourseis75.Thelowestgradeastudentcangetis65andthehighestis100exceptforclasses/instanceswhenaceilinggradeisimposed.
7. The Non-numerical Rating Scheme or letter grades are used in the report cards in order toencouragestudents,parentsandteacherstofocusonthemeaningofagradeasqualitylearningthathasbeenachievedratherthanthenumericalvalue.Numericalgradesarenotreleasedtotheparents/guardians.
8. Themarkingcodesareasfollows
NumericalGrades LevelofProficiency Description 95-100% A+ Excellent
90-94% A Advanced 85-89% P Proficient 80-84% AP ApproachingProficiency 75-79% D Developing 74%andbelow B BeginningDEPORTMENT
WhileBISgiveshighpremiumtocompetenceinacademics,theinstitutionbelievesthateverystudentmustalsodeveloprightattitudesandvalues.Astudentisratedindeportmentthatconsistsoftheremainingfour(4)corequalitieswiththefollowingcriteria:
COMMITMENT(dedicationtoone’schoicesandlife-longlearning)
• Responsibility• Obedience• Industry• PunctualityandAttendance• PositiveAttitudetowardsLearning• InvolvementinSchoolEndeavors• PromotionofSchoolCulture
CARE (awarenessofselfinothersandtheenvironment)
• Sensitivity• HelpfulnessandCooperation• ConsiderationforOthers• CleanlinessandOrderliness
CONFIDENCE(goodsenseofselfandpersonalmastery)
• Integrity• Self-Reliance• ResourcefulnessandCreativity
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• Sportsmanship• LeadershipandFollowership
COMMUNICATION(constructiveandcollaborativeengagement)
• FriendlinessandSociability• Tactfulness• CourtesyandPoliteness• HonestyandSincerity• OpennesstoFeedback
1. Alltheteachersforthatsemesterratethestudentineachcharactertraitbasedonthecriteria.
2. TheMarkingCodesareasfollows:
(FortheKto12Curriculum) LetterGrade Description A VeryGood B Good C Fair D Poor
3.Thecomputedaverageratingforeachcharactertraitisreflectedinthereportcardinlettermark.
H. QUARTERLYEXAMINATIONS
1. QuarterlyExaminationsshouldbetakenaccordingtoschedule. If thescheduleof theexaminations isinterruptedbyunexpectedcancellationofclasses, theexaminationsscheduledon thedayclassesarecalledoff,areautomaticallyresetonthedayclassesresume.
2. Examinationpermitsandcompleteuniformarerequiredduringallquarterlyexaminations.
3. Latequarterlyexaminationsaregiventostudentsonascheduleddayandtimeonlyuponpresentationof valid excuse letters from their parents/guardians or amedical certificate if the absence is due toillness.
4. Early examinations are given to those with valid reasons. As such, necessary documents must bepresentedtoschoolauthorities.
5. Onlyastudentwithanexcuselettercertifiedasvalidwillbegivenlate/earlyexaminations.Astudentwhoseexcuseletterisnotcertifiedasvalidorwhofailstotakethesaidexaminationonthescheduleddayandtimeisgivenagradeof65.
6. Anystudentwhodoesnothaveaclassstandingmarkandexaminationmarkforagivencourseisnotqualified forhonorson thatparticularsemester,andwill receiveamarkof “incomplete” for thesaidcourse.
I. REPORTINGOFSTUDENT’SPERFORMANCE
1. Results of Midterm/Final Examinations - the examination papers cannot be brought home but areshown to the students. The parents/guardians may request to see the examination papers of theirrespective child/ward if andwhen therearequestions regarding the student’s grades.However, thismustbedoneinschool.
2. ParentNotificationReports–Afterthemidtermexamination,theparents/guardianofastudentwhoisnot performing according to standard are informed about their child’s unsatisfactory performancethroughanotificationreporttobepreparedbytheSeniorHighSchoolProgramCoordinator.
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3. Parent-TeacherConferences(PTC)–Theseconferencesareheldonceasemestertogiveallparents/guardianstheopportunitytodiscusstheacademicaswellasthebehavioralperformanceofthechild/ward.Thefirstconferenceisheldafterthemidtermexaminationsandthesecondconferencemaybescheduledbytheparentsafterthefinalexaminationsandbeforethestartofanothersemester.
4. Course Card – A course card may be given by the respective teachers to each student during themidterm and at the end of each semester. It is the primary responsibility of the student to informhis/herparents/guardiansofhisacademicstanding.
5. ProgressReportCard–AprogressreportcardidentifyingthecoursescompletedandthelettergradesisissuedONLYtotheparent/guardianofthestudentattheendofeverymidtermandsemester.Asoftcopy tobe sent thru e-mailmaybe arrangedby theParent/Guardianwith theProgramCoordinatorafterthesemester.Numericalgradesarenotgiventoparents/guardians.
*Theschoolconsiderstamperingwiththeprogressreportcardasaveryseriousoffense.
J. PROMOTIONANDFAILURE
Onlystudentswhoseperformanceisaccordingtothestandardssetforthforacademicsanddeportmentmaybepromotedtothenextlevel.
1. AstudentmustcompletealltherequiredcoursestoqualifyforSeniorHighSchoolgraduation.
2. Atransmutedfinalgradeof74.5orhigherattheendofthesemesterisrequiredinordertopassacourse.
3. Intheeventthatastudentfailsacourse,he/shemustwaituntilthesaidcourseisofferedagain.However,thisdoesnotstophim/herfromtakingtheothercourses;provided,thefailedcourseisnotapre-requisite/co-requisiteandthatthestudentsecurestheapprovaloftheProgramCoordinator.
4. Astudentmaynottaketheothercoursesunlessthepre-requisitesfortheconcernedcourseshavebeenpassed.
5. Asummerclassmaybeoffereddependingontheavailabilityoftheteacher,butthestudentmustpayfortheentireclass.
6. AGrade11studentwhofails3subjectsafterthefirstsemester,maybeaskedtoleavetheprogram.
*BenedictineInternationalSchoolreservestherightNOTtoacceptfailingorirregularstudents.
K. PROBATION
Allnewstudentsareautomaticallyplacedundertheprobationarystatusbeitunderacademicsand/ordeportment.Newstudentswhoareplacedundertheprobationarystatusareexpectedtomeettheacademicanddeportmentstandardsoftheschoolandabidebytherulesstipulatedinthestudenthandbook.
Oldstudentswhodidnotmeettheacademicand/ordeportmentstandardsmustsignanagreementwiththeschoolpriortoenrollmentandadmissiontotheseniorhighschoolprogram/nextlevel.
InordertobeadmittedtotheABMstrand,astudentmusthaveatleastanaverageof“AP”oritsequivalentforMathinhis/herlastyearinJuniorHighSchoolandnevertooksummerclassesorremediationinthesamesubject.FortheHUMSSstrand,astudentmusthaveatleastanaverageof“AP”oritsequivalentforEnglishinhis/herlastyearinJuniorHighSchoolandnevertooksummerclassesorremediationinthesamesubject.
BenedictineInternationalSchoolreservestherightNOTtoacceptfailingstudentsorthoseundertheprobationarystatusinanyofitsprograms.
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L. GRADUATION
To be eligible for graduation, a student should have completed all the requirements and obligation asprescribedbytheDepartmentofEducationandBenedictineInternationalSchool.
Studentswhohavemanifestedandgivenevidenceofsatisfactoryacademicperformance,conductandeffort,asrecommendedbythefaculty,andwhoembodytosomesignificantdegreetheprofileoftheBISgraduate,areeligibletograduateintheCommencementExercises.
Thegraduatingstudentsmustmeetthefollowingrequirementsforgraduation:
1. Passedalltherequiredcourses
2. NoDisciplinaryProbationStatusbytheendofGrade12
3. Nofinancialobligationtotheschool
4. CompletedtheClearanceForm
COMMENCEMENTAWARDS
TheawardsaregiventostudentswhohavebeenperformingwellfromthestartoftheirSeniorHighSchoolprogramupuntiltheirgraduation.TheseawardsarepubliclypresentedtothedeservinggraduatingstudentsduringtheCommencementExercises.
1.TheACADEMICPERFORMANCEAWARDisgiventoagraduatingGrade12student,provided:
a. TheymusthavecompletedthecurriculumwithintwoyearsatBIS.
b. TheymustNOThaveanyfailinggradeinanycourseandaconsistentgradeofBindeportmentduringtheentireSeniorHighSchoolPrograminBIS.
c. Theymustconductthemselvesinconformitywiththestandardrules,regulationsandpoliciessetbytheschool.Astudentwhohasanyrecordofimmorality,seriousmisbehavior,etc.forSeniorHighSchoolwillnotbequalifiedforanyoftheseawards.
WithHighestHonors(Goldmedal)isgiventostudentswithafinalgeneralaverageofA+,provided:
i.Nofailinggradeinanycourse
ii.NoDeportmentgradelowerthanB
WithHighHonors(Silvermedal)isawardedtostudentswithafinalgeneralaverageofA,provided:
i.Nofailinggradeinanycourse
ii.NodeportmentgradelowerthanB
WithHonors(Bronzemedal)isawardedtoastudentwithafinalgeneralaverageofP,provided:
i.Nofailinggradeinanycourse
ii.NodeportmentgradelowerthanB
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2. TheDEPORTMENTAWARD(Goldmedal)isgiventoastudentwhogetsatleastthreelettergradesof“A”andonelettergradeof“B”ineachofthegradingperiods;provided,gradesforallcoursesarepassing.
3. TheBENEDICTINEAWARD(BenedictineMedal)isgiventoastudentwhohasdemonstratedbothAcademicandDeportmentExcellence.
III.POLICIESANDRULESONDISCIPLINE
A. STUDENTS
UNIFORM
ThetotalformationofthestudentsofBISisourforemostconcern,partofthisconcernistopromoteasense of well being through good grooming and the proper way of wearing the prescribed schooluniform.
1. Studentsmustalwayswearthecompleteuniformduringtheirentirestayintheschool.Theschooluniformmustbewornwithsimplicityanddignity.
2. Studentsareexpectedtocometoschooldailyinaclean,well-pressed/ironeduniform.
3. Ifwornwithanundershirt,aplainwhitesleevelessshirtisrequired.
4. Theschooluniformmaybeworninpublicgatheringsonlywhenthestudentsareofficiallyrepresentingtheschool.
REGULARUNIFORMFORBOYS&GIRLS
1. Officialschoolcollaredshirtwhichshouldbeproperlybuttoned
2. Anypairofpantsexceptleggings,andwithouttearsorholes
3. Closedshoes(toesshouldnotbeshowing)
P.E.UNIFORM
AnydecentsportsattiremaybewornduringtheP.E.class:
1. ShortsorJoggingpants;noshort-shortsorskirts
2. Rubbershoesandsportssocks
*changeofclothesmustconformwiththeschool’sdresscode
DRESSCODE
(ThefollowingareNOTallowedtobeworninsidetheschoolorduringofficialschoolfunctions):
1. Sleevelessshirts/sando/croppedtop/shirtswithspaghettistraps/haltertops/tanktops
2. Norevealingortightfigure-revealingclothes
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3. Offensiveorvulgarstatementteesoranyadvertisementfordrugs,alcohol,tobacco
4. Inappropriatelyrippedortornclothing/miniskirts/shorts
5. Hats/caps/sunglassesespeciallywhenworninsidetheclassrooms
6. Slippersoropen-toeshoes
SCHOOLIDCARDS
BISI.D.CARD
1. Onceissued,“NOI.D.,NOENTRY”Policyisstrictlyenforced.
2. If lost, a new BIS I.D. can only be secured at the Administration office after a writtenexplanation, duly signed by the parents/guardian is submitted to the Coordinator. Areplacementfeemustalsobepaid.
3. TamperingofBISI.D.isstrictlyprohibited.
BISFETCHER’SCARD1. Forourstudent’sprotection,allfetchersmustshowthecardtotheguard-on-dutybeforebeing
allowedtoleaveBISwiththechild.
2. Iflost,anewFetcher’sCardmustbesecuredattheRegistrar’soffice&thereplacementfeemustbepaid.
3. TamperingofBISI.D.isstrictlyprohibited.
BISCOMMUTER’SCARD
1. Allstudentspermittedbytheirparentsorlegalguardianstocommutemustpresentcommuter’scardtotheguard-on-dutybeforebeingallowedtoleaveBIS.
2. If lost,anewBIS I.D. canonlybesecuredat theRegistrar’sofficeafterawrittenexplanation,dulysignedbytheparents/guardian issubmittedtotheCoordinator.Areplacement feemustalsobepaid.
3. TamperingofBISI.D.isstrictlyprohibited.
HAIRCUT
Boysaretoobservethefollowing:
1. Hairshouldbeneatandwell-groomedandshouldretainthenaturalcolor.
2. Fancyhairstyle/dyedhairareprohibited
3. Beards/moustachesarenotallowed.
Girlsarerequiredtomaintainandobservethefollowing:
1. Well-combedhairsetinplacewithhairpin,ponytailorheadbandwhenapplicable.
2. Outlandishhairstyleandcolored/dyedhairarenotallowed.
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SCHOOLATTENDANCE
Studentsmustbepresentatleasteightypercent(80%)ofthetotalnumberofschooldaysinayeartofulfilltherequirementsof theDepartmentofEducation.Absence inexcessof20%will causea student tobedroppedfromthestudentlist.
ExceptiontothisrulemaybegrantedonlyintheopinionofthePrincipaliftheexcessabsenceswereforvalidreasonsandthat,basedontheassessmentofhis/herpastacademicperformance,thestudentisstillcapableofcopingwithwhatever lessons,quizzes, test,and/oractivitieshe/shewasunabletotakeduetoabsencesandthatitisstillpossibleforhim/hertocompleteandpassthecourse.
Hence,eveniftheexcessiveabsenceswerejustified,butitisveryclearthatthestudentwillnotbeabletocatchupwithwhatever academic exercises or test/ quizzeshe/shemissed topossiblypass the level; the studentshallbedroppedfromthestudentlist.
1. Everystudentisexpectedtocometoschoolwellpreparedforclasses.
2. Regularityandpunctualityinattendingclassesareexpectedofallstudents.
3. Allstudentsshouldbeinschoolonorbeforetheirscheduledclasseseveryday.
ABSENCES
1. Astudentwhohasbeenabsentshallpresentanexcuse lettersignedbyhis/herparentsorguardianaddressedtotherespectivecoordinatorthrutheClassAdviser.Onlythosesignaturesintheparents’orguardians’contractwillbehonored.Thelettermuststatethereasonforabsence.Incaseofprolongedabsence(morethanthreedays)duetoillness,adoctor’scertificate, indicatingthetreatmentthathasbeen administered and certifying that the student is fit to attend classes, must be presented. Anadmissionslipwillonlybeissueduponsubmissionoftheexcuseletter.
2. Studentswhohavebeenabsentwillnotbeadmittedtotheirclassesunlesstheypresentavalidexcuseletter.ThiswillbepresentedtoeveryteacheratthestartofeachperiodandwillbesubmittedtotheHomeroomAdviserattheendoftheday.
3. Studentswhoseparentswouldwant them tobe absent for theday for valid reasonsmustpresent alettertotheCoordinatorthrutherespectiveAdviserbeforethestartofthemorningsessionsothataPASSSLIPcouldbeissued.
4. Absence due to sickness and for other emergency reasons, which are beyond a person’s control, isconsideredexcused.
5. Astudentwhohasbeenabsentisresponsibleforanylesson,assignment,classworkoractivityhe/shemissed.
6. A studentwhose attendance is irregularwill be required to bring his/her parents or guardian for aconferencewiththeClassAdviseratanappointedtime.He/Shewillnotbeadmittedtoclassuntilaftertheconference.
ValidReasons:
· Sickness-anexcusedletterwithparent/guardiansignatureshouldbepresented;for3ormoredays,amedicalcertificatemustbepresented
· Deathofimmediatefamilymember
· PersonalTripAbroad–aletterofintentshouldbesubmittedatleast1monthbeforedateofdeparturetogetherwithaphotocopyoftheplanetickets
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· ProvincialTrip-aletterofintentshouldbesubmittedatleast1weekbeforedateofdeparture
· Dental,medicalcheck-upandotherpersonalmatters.
TARDINESS
1. Astudentisconsideredlateifhe/sheisnotintheclassroomatthestartofdayand/oratthestartofeachoftheclasses.He/Shewillnotbeadmittedtoclassuntilhe/shelogsinthelogbookattheguard’sstationifthestudentislatefortheday.
2. Astudentwhocomesin30minutesafterthefirstperiodhasstartedwillNOTBEALLOWEDtoenterthecampuswithoutavalidexcuseletter.
3. Frequenttardinesswillmeritwarningsandsubsequentpersistenttardinesswillresulttocorrespondingsanctionspermid-semester:
•5unexcusedtardiness
oParentswillbeinformedbytheadviserthroughanotificationslip.
•10unexcusedtardiness
oConferencewithparents/guardians
o3dayscommunityservice(2hoursadayafterclass)
•16ormoreunexpectedtardiness o3dayssuspension
CUTTINGCLASSES
Thefollowingoffensesareconsideredcuttingclasses:
1. Studentswholeavetheclassroomduringclasshourswithoutthepermissionofthesubjectteacher
2. Studentswhofailtoreporttoclassfornovalidreason
TRUANCY
Thefollowingoffensesareconsideredtruancy:
1. Absencewithouttheknowledgeofparents/guardiansorschoolauthorities
2. Gettingofftheschoolbusotherthanthedropoffareasuchasaclassmate’shouse
3. Leavingtheclassroomforanunreasonablelengthoftime
4. Leavingthecampuswithoutpermissionfromtheschoolauthorities
PASSES
1. Therearethreekindsofpasses:leavepass,clinicpassandphonepass.
2. TherespectiveCoordinatorissuesthenecessarysliptostudents
3. OnlythePrincipalandtherespectiveCoordinatorcouldissueanoff-campuspass.
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CHEATING
Anybody caught cheatingduring activities, seatworks, reports, quizzes, and long testswill be automaticallygiven65%ortheequivalentfailingmarkfortheparticularactivity,seatwork,report,quiz,orlongtestsandinself-formation under deportment for that quarter. A different sanction shall be given to cheating duringperiodicalexamsorformajoroutputs(seeOffenses-CategoryC).
Thefollowingcircumstancesareconsideredcheating:
•Possessionofcribnoteswrittenonapaper,partsofthebody,clothingandthelike
•Copyingandlookingatanotherclassmate’spaperorallowinganothertocopyone’swork
•Standingandormovingaroundintheclassroomduringtestwithoutthepermissionoftheproctor
•Makingunnecessarynoiseorcallingtheattentionofothersduringexaminations,etc.
SEARCHORINSPECTION
1. Asearchand/orinspectionisconductedtopreventthecommissionofanoffenseortodeterminethepossibilityofthecommissionofanoffenseinwhichanobject/thingisinthecustodyofthestudent,themerepossessionofwhichisconsideredasanoffense,ortoaidinthesolutionofadisciplinarycase.
2. Whenitisdeemednecessaryforthecommongoodorwhenthereisreasonablegroundtobelievethatastudentmayhaveinthelocker,deskorbaganobjectorproperty,thepossessionofwhichconstitutesaviolationoflaworexistingrulesandregulationsoftheschool,theDisciplineCommitteemayconductasearch and/ or inspection of any locker, desk or bag. Normally, this is done in the presence of theowner.
3. Studentsmaysecuretheirlockerswiththeirownpadlocks.
4. ConfiscateditemsareturnedovertotheDisciplineCommittee.
5. Parents/Guardian of students who have committed offenses as a consequence of the search orinspectionshallbeinformedimmediately.
USEOFMOBILEPHONES,GADGETSANDSCHOOLLANDLINES
1. For security reasons, students are NOT ALLOWED to bring mobile phones to school. This is inaccordancetotheDepEdregulationregardingthematter.
2. Mobilephonesownedbystudentsandbroughttoschoolwillbeconfiscatedbytheschoolauthorities.Mobilephoneswillbereturnedtothestudentsafteragivenperiodoftime:
1stOffense–warning 2ndOffense–2weeks 3rdOffense–1month
3. THESCHOOLISNOTLIABLEFORANYLOSSOFMOBILEPHONESORANYOTHERGADGET.
4. Students who wish to make valid phone calls are to obtain a PHONE PASS from the respectiveCoordinator.Validphonecallsmaybemadefromtheguard’sstation.
5. ParentswhowishtomakephonecallstostudentsmustcontacttheAdministrationOfficeat951-74-54local101;102;105.Studentswillbeinformedtotakethecall,orwillbenotifiedofthemessagethroughtheClassAdviser.
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B.PARENTS
PARENTS/GUARDIANS/VISITORS/YAYAS
The school grants certain privileges to persons who have charge over a student. In this regard, parents,guardians,visitorsoryayasareenjoined tocomplywithasetof rulesandguidelines.Anyviolationof theserulesmayresulttothewithdrawalofprivileges.
1. Parents,guardiansandvisitorswhowishtoseeanyteachershouldfirstseekanappointmentthroughthePrincipalorthroughawrittencommunicationtotheteacherconcerned.
2. Parents, guardians, visitors and yayas are not allowed to go directly to the classrooms. They shouldnotifyfirsttheprincipaloftheirintentionsandpresence.
3. OnlythosewithVISITORS’PASSshallbeallowedintheschoolcampus.
4. Authorizedyayasandguardianswhoenterthecampusmustobserveproperdecorumandmustleaveafter their purpose of entering is done. They should also follow the proper dress code at all times.Sleevelessshirts,slippersandshortsarenotallowedinschool.
CIRCULARS/LETTERSTOPARENTS
Theschoolcommunicatespertinent information toparents throughcircularsor letters.Thestudentssubmitthereplyslipdulysignedbyhis/herparentsorguardianonorbeforetheduedate.Non-submissionofreplyslipsmayaffectastudent’sdeportmentgrade.
SAFETYANDSECURITYMEASURES
1. Appropriatescreeningmeasuresareadoptedsothatonlystudents,facultymembers,schoolpersonnel,andpersonswhohavelegitimatebusinesswiththeschoolareallowedtoenterthepremises.
2. Studentsshouldberesponsiblefortheirpersonalbelongingsatalltimes.
3. Only accredited school buses and driverswill be permitted to enter the campus and are allowed tobringinandpickupriders.
4. Any informationregardingstudentsenrolledatBIS isNEVERgiven tounauthorizedpersonsandNOinformationshallbegivenviatelephone.Suchinformationmaybesecuredundercircumstancesonlywiththepermissionoftheparentsandwiththeapprovaloftheschoolhead.
5. Students are not allowed to leave the campus unless personally fetched by the parent/guardian/anauthorized person with the BIS Fetcher’s card. Commuters have to submit letter of consent fromparents/guardians to theCoordinator to secureaBIS commuter’s card, valid fora schoolyear, tobeallowedtoleaveBIS.
6. No student may leave the campus during school hours unless an off-campus pass is accomplished,endorsedbytheclassadviser,approvedbytherespectiveCoordinator,andnotedbytheprincipal.
7. Asageneralrule,onceastudentleavesthecampusafterdismissaltime,he/shemaynotre-enteronthesamedayunlessforvalidreasonsandwithpriorapprovaloftheschoolauthorities.
8. Campuscurfewisat5:00PM.Thosewhogobeyondthecurfewtimemustwaitneartheguardarea.
9. No off-campus activitymay be organized as an official school activity unless the approval of schoolauthoritieshasbeensecured.Ateachershouldalwayssupervisetheactivity.
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10. No studentmayparticipate in any outside activity as a representative of BIS unless there iswrittenauthorizationfromtheschoolauthorities.
11. Studentsmay not receive visitors or telephone calls except for emergency reasons in which case itshouldbedonethroughthePrincipalorrespectiveCoordinator.
SUSPENSIONOFCLASSES
Standingrulesinsuspensionduetotyphoon,asperfollowingDepEdOrderno.59s.2003arethefollowing:
1. BISfollowstheDepEd’sannouncementofsuspensionofclassesforanylevel.
2. ClassesintheKindergartenaresuspendedunderstormsignalNo.1.
3. ClassesintheKindergarten,ElementaryandHighSchoollevelsaresuspendedunderstormsignalNo.2.
4. Incaseofheavydownpourandthereisnoofficialannouncementovertheradioandtelevisionofanyclasssuspension,parents/guardiansmaycontacttheschoolthrutelephonenumbers951-7454,951-7154. The exercise of parental discretion is highly recommended if the safety of the child iscompromised.
C.SCHOOL
CAREANDRESPECTFORSCHOOLPROPERTY
1. Schoolpropertyandfacilitiesareprovidedtofacilitatethe learningprocess. Interestandprideintheschoolshouldpromptthestudentstoregardschoolpropertywithcareandtokeepthecampuscleanandneat.
2. Property damagedby any studentmust be replaced or paid for by the erring student. Anypropertydamage must be reported to the school authority concerned as soon as possible to avoid furtherdamage.
3. LostandfoundpropertymustbesurrenderedtotheofficeoftheCoordinatorsandmustberecordedintheLostandFoundlogbook.Founditemsmaybeclaimedfromtheofficeuponproperclearance.
4. Thesafekeepingofthestudent’spersonalpropertiesisthestudent’sresponsibility.Hence,thestudentsareadvisedtobringtoschoolonlythose itemsthatarenecessary fortheirschoolactivities.Laptops,radios, recorders,cameras,musical instruments,andthe likemaybebrought toschoolwhenneededfor the lessonuponsubmissionofa letterof requestdulynotedby the teacherconcerned.However,thesemustbekeptintheofficeoftherespectiveCoordinatorbeforeandaftertheiruse.
5. The school reserves the right to search the belongings of the students for reported lost items orprohibitedmaterials. The searchwill be conducted only in the presence of the school authorities orotherauthorizedschoolpersonnel.
6. Students are expected to help maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the canteen. They mustobservepropertablemannersatalltimes.Theyareexpectedtoshowunfailingcourtesyandrespecttotheirfellowstudentsaswellastoallcanteenpersonnel.Theymustrespectthepropertyrightsoftheconcessionaires.
7. Anybreakageordamagetotheschoolpropertymustbepaidforbythestudentsatfault.
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8. Asaresponsiblestudent,he/shemustmaintaincleanlinessinsideandoutsidetheschoolatalltimes.Trashbinsareprovidedatstrategicareasintheschool.He/Sheisexpectedtodisposeofalllitterintheappropriatetrashbin.
D. CODEOFDISCIPLINE
UponAdmissionto theBISroster, thestudentsareexpectedtoupholdandobservethehigheststandardsofmorals and discipline and esteemed regard for fellow students, teacher, school officers and the school as awhole.
The students are expected to give due recognition and complywith all rules and regulationswhich governstudentbehavioronoroffcampusandwhichwouldcreateandfosteranenvironmentconduciveto learningandpersonalgrowth.Thestudent,togetherwithhis/herparentssignifieshisintentiontoacceptandabidebytherulesandregulationsoftheschool.
PURPOSEOFDISCIPLINE
1. Toteachrespectfororder,lawandauthority
2. Toimpressonthemindofthestudentstheimportanceofrulesandregulations
3. Todeterthestudentsfromfutureviolations
4. Tocorrectandstrengthenthecharacterofthestudents
5. Toprotectthestudentbodyandthegoodnameoftheschoolfrominfluenceofthelawbreakers
6. Toteachthestudentstheideaofjustice
7. Todevelopinthestudentsahabitofself-disciplineandundertakingofmoralsandrightconduct
OFFENSES
THE FOLLOWINGARE TYPESOFOFFENSES IDENTIFIEDACCORDING TO CATEGORIES. A STUDENTWHOCOMMITSANYOFFFENSEUNDEREACHCATEGORYANDSUBSEQUENTLYCOMMITSANOTHERINFRACTION UNDER THE SAME CATEGORY, SAID OFFENSE/OFFENSES SHALL BE RECKONEDCUMULATIVELY.
THEFOLLOWINGSANCTIONSARECORRECTIVEINNATURE,RATHERTHANPUNITIVE.THEREFORE,THE PARENTS OF STUDENTSWHO ARE STILL IN THEIR CHILDHOOD YEARS ARE INVITED FOR ACONFERENCE INLIEUOFSANCTIONS.SUCHCONFERENCESAREAIMEDATPUTTINGSTRUCTURES,IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME, TO INFLUENCE A MORE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR FROM THE CHILD.STUDENTS WHO INCUR VIOLATIONS ARE PLACED UNDER COUNSELING AND COACHING, WHERECERTAINPOINTSOFACTIONAREGIVENANDAREEXPECTEDTOBEMET.
TYPESOFOFFENSESANDSANCTIONS
CATEGORYA
1. Notwearingtheprescribeduniform
2. Displayingoutlandishappearancelikefancyhairstyles,colored/dyedhair,punkattire
3. Sportingbodypiercingand/orearringsbyboys
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4. Sportingmultipleearringsbygirlsandboys
5. Havinglongnails,wearingcolorednailpolish
6. Wearingunnecessaryaccessoriesi.e.chokers,fancynecklaces,bracelets,ankletsandthelike
7. Applyingheavymake-upsuchaseyeliner,blushon,eyeshadow,lipstick
8. Spitting/improperdisposaloftrashandgarbage
9. Chewinggum/eatingduringclasshours
10. Usingofvulgar,foulorprofanelanguage
11. Misbehavingduringassemblies,masses,flagceremony,classesandotherschoolactivities
12. Failingtopresentanexcuseletterafterabsence
13. Failingtosubmitreplyslips/circularsforcommunication
14. Notperformingtheassigneddutiesortasks
15. Violatinglibraryorlaboratoryrules
16. Loiteringduringclasshours
17. Stayinginoff-limitareaswithoutpermissionfromschoolauthorities
18. Usingschoolequipmentorfacilitieswithoutauthorization
19. Leavingtheclassroomwithoutpermissionfromtheteacher
20. Buyingfromandsellinggoodstootherstudents
21. Anyactoromissionoroffenseanalogoustoanyoftheabove
CATEGORYA-SANCTIONS
TheclassAdviserhandlesroutinedisciplinarycasesinhis/hersectionandkeepstheCoordinatorinformedofthesituation.The teacherconcernedshallwritean incidentreport, signandsubmits this to theCoordinatortogether with the incident report form of the concerned student. The student concerned must explain inwritinghis/herparticipation insuch incidents tobesubmittedto theCoordinator.For theKindergartenandgradeschoolstudents,theattentionoftheirparentswillbecalledforrepeatedviolations.
1stoffense: warningbytheteacher2ndoffense: strongverbalwaningbytheteacherandawrittenincidentreport3rdoffense: conferencewithparents/guardian4thoffense: 2dayscommunityservice5thoffense: 3dayssuspension6thoffense: theoffensewillbeconstruedascategoryB
Otheroffensessimilarorrelatedtothosementionedabove,sanctionswilldependonthegravityorseriousnessoftheoffensecommitted.Suchoffensewillbetreatedonacase-to-casebasis.
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CATEGORYB
1. Showingdisrespecttofacultyandnon-teachingstaff
2. Possessing,displaying,and/ordisseminatingpornographicmaterials
3. Sportingtattooinanypartofthebody
4. Gamblinginanyformwithintheschoolpremises
5. Smokinginsidethecampuswithinthevicinityoftheschool(500mradius)especiallyinuniform;possessingcigarettes,matches,lightersandthelike
6. Bringingand/orusingitemssuchasmobilephones,laptops,radios,recorders,tablets,MP3,videocamera,digitalcameraandthelikewithouttheapprovalofschoolauthorities
7. Receiving/entertainingvisitorswithouttheapprovaloftheschoolauthorities
8. Throwingofobjectsagainstanother,instigatingfights,Cuttingclasses
9. Borrowing,lendingortamperingpassslips,ID,librarycards,e-cards;damagingbooksoranyschoolmaterials
10. Notattendingretreats,team-buildingandothersimilarfunctionswithoutvalidreasons
11. Plagiarizing
12. Cussing,heckling,jeering,sneeringorexchangingofindecentwords,vulgarinsults,(writtenororal)withschoolmateswithintheschoolgroundsoroutside;behavinginamannerthatispubliclyscandalous
13. Unauthorizedpostingorremovalofpostersandothernoticesinthepremises.
14. Anyactoromissionsimilartoanyofabove
CATEGORYB-SANCTIONS
Theteacherconcernedshallmakeanincidentreport,signitandsubmitittotheDisciplineCommitteeforproperaction.Thestudentsmustalsoaccomplishasimilarincidentreporttoexplainhis/herinvolvement,participationintheincidents.FortheGradeSchoollevel,parents/guardiansofstudentsshallbecalledforanimmediateconference.
1stoffense: strongwarningandconferencewithparents2ndoffense: 3-daysuspensionand65%underthespecificarea/sintheDeportment3rdoffense: suspensionforoneweekand65%underthespecificarea/sintheDeportment4thoffense: suspensionfor1week,anotherweekofcommunityserviceand65%underthespecific
area/sintheDeportment5thoffense: suspensionfor2weeksand65%underthespecificarea/sintheDeportment6thOffense: exclusion/expulsion
Otheroffensessimilarorrelatedtothosementionedabove,sanctionswilldependongravityorseriousnessoftheoffensecommitted.Suchoffensewillbetreatedonacase-to-casebasis.
Onceexcluded/expelled–Nocertificationofgoodmoralcharacterwillbeissued.
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CATEGORYC
1. Bullyingandthelikewithintheschoolpremises&cyberspace
2. Cheatinginanyformduringperiodicexamsand/or
3. Leakingtestquestions
4. Selling,soliciting;fund-raisingthatisnotrecognizedbytheschool
5. Threatening,intimidating,provokingorcoercinganymemberoftheschoolcommunity
6. Frequentandstubborndisregardofschoolrulesandregulations
7. Truancy
8. Usurpationofauthority
9. Vandalism,graffiti/writingonanyschoolproperty
10. Sellinganduseofpyrotechnicdevices
11. Anyactoromissionsimilartoanyoftheabove
CATEGORYC-SANCTIONS
1. TheteacherconcernedshallsubmitanincidentreporttotheDisciplineCommitteestatingthenatureandcircumstancesoftheoffense,includingtheevidenceand/ormaterialsrelevanttothecaseandthechairmanoftheDisciplineCommitteeshallinformtheparentsimmediately.
2. TheDisciplineCommitteeshallconductaninitialinvestigationofthecaseduringwhichthestudentshallbecalledintogivehis/herside;theconcernedstudentshallaccomplishanincidentreportform.
3. ThedisciplineCommitteeshallcalltheparentsforaconferenceonthecaseanditsinitialfindings.
4. Thestudents/parentshavetherighttoproduceevidenceonthestudent’sbehalfandormakeanappealinthisregard.
5. ThedecisionoftheDisciplinaryCommitteeshallbeFINAL.
1stoffense: suspensionfor1week,anotherweekofcommunityserviceand65%underthespecificarea/sintheDeportment
2ndoffense: suspensionfor2weeksand65%underthespecificarea/sinthedeportment
3rdoffense: exclusion/expulsion
Otheroffensessimilartoorrelatedtothosementionedabove,sanctionswilldependonthegravityorseriousnessoftheoffensecommitted.Suchoffensewillbetreatedonacase-to-casebasis.
Onceexcludedorexpelled–Nocertificationofgoodmoralcharacterwillbeissued.
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CATEGORYD
1. Committinggrossmisconduct
2. Hooliganism
3. Assaultingastudentorpersonnel
4. Instigatingorleadingillegalstrike
5. Forging/Falsifyingreceiptsand/oralteringofficialdocuments(reportcards,clearance,lettersto/ofparents,etc);givingfalseorfabricatedormisleadinginformationonanyofficialrecord/report.
6. Committingmalversationofclassorschoolfunds,notreturningfoundarticles
7. Possessing,usingorbeingundertheinfluenceofdrugs
8. Possessingliquorand/orcomingtoschoolundertheinfluenceofintoxicatingbeverage/drinkingliquorinthecampusorwithin500mradius
9. Joining,participatingand/orinvolvinginfraternityorsororitynotsanctionedbytheschool
10. Hazing
11. Committingharassmentinanyform
12. Committingextortion
13. Stealingandshopliftinginandoffthecampus
14. Possessing,usingorsellingdeadlyweaponorexplosivesincludingfirecrackersandpillbox
15. Committingimmorality
16. Committingwillfuldestructionofanyschoolproperty
CATEGORYD-SANCTIONS
Anyoneof the saidaboveoffenses committedby the studentwill automaticallymerit expulsion/exclusionfromtheschool.
1. TheteacherconcernedshallsubmitanincidentreporttotheDisciplineCommitteestatingthenatureandcircumstancesoftheoffense,includingtheevidenceand/ormaterialsrelevanttothecaseandthechairmanoftheDisciplineCommitteeshallinformtheparentsimmediately.
2. TheDiscipline Committee shall conduct an initial investigation of the case duringwhich the studentshall be called in to givehis/her side.An incident report form shall be accomplishedby the studentconcerned.
3. TheDisciplineCommitteeshallcalltheparentsforaconferenceonthecaseanditsinitialfindings.
4. The students/parents have the right to produce evidence on the student’s behalf and/or make anappealinthisregard.
5. ThedecisionoftheDisciplinaryCommitteeshallbeFINAL.
Onceexcluded/expelled–NocertificationofGoodMoralCharacterwillbeissued.
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IV.STUDENTSERVICESANDFACILITIES
THEENGLISHRESOURCECENTER
TheEnglishResourceCenter,betterknownas theERC, isanautonomous in-househub thatgroups thebestEnglishteachersandmentorstoserveitsprimarypurposeofdevelopingstrategiesandprogramsinteachingEnglish,primarilyEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL).
In its desire to give the best and most appropriate learning experience of English language, the ERC hasgeneratedandsourcedup-to-datematerialsandresourcestooffertoanyonewhoseekstohaveamemorableandenrichingexperienceoflearningtheEnglishlanguage.ItnowcontainsmostoftheEnglishliterarybooksBIShasdiscriminatinglyacquiredovertheyears. Ithasmorethan2000Englishliterarytitles-rangingfrompopulartoclassic,andcoveringfivedifferentgenres-tomeetthedifferentneedsandinterestsofthegrowingBenedictinepopulation.Agoodnumberoftheseareworksofawardwinningauthorsforchildrenandyoungadultliterature.
AllmaterialsintheERCareaninvaluablepartoftheassessmentandenrichmentprogramofBIS.WithastrongpartnershipwithScholastic,Inc.,ERCisinstrumentalindeliveringapracticalandsoundapproachinteachingandlearningEnglish.
GUIDANCEOFFICE
TheGuidanceOfficeoffersservices,whichhelpthestudentknowandunderstandhimself/herselfbetter.TheGuidanceProgramisnotmerelyaspecializedservicebutisanintegralpartofthetotalschoolprogram.
Thus, its goals involve a multi-faceted development of the person in the areas of personality, leadership,citizenshipandcareer.
Intermsofwaysandmeansofdevelopingthetotalperson,thefollowingprocessesareutilizedsimultaneously:classroom teaching-learning situations, homeroom activities, Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities andguidanceservices.Suchservicesincludeindividualcounseling,groupguidance,therapeuticplaypsychologicaltesting,personalityinventoryservice,informationservicethroughorientationandcareerprogramandparent-teacher-counselorconsultations.
LIBRARY
The Library is a service center, teaching agency, andmaterials center. It participates actively in the schoolprogramasitstrivestomeettheacademicneedsofstudents,teachersandothermembersofthecommunitybyprovidinglibrarymaterialsandservicesmostappropriateandmeaningfulintheirgrowthanddevelopmentasindividuals.
SCIENCELABORATORY
Thislaboratoryisaplacewherediscoveryleadstoknowledge,understanding,andappreciationofthescienceconcepts.
LIVELIHOODEDUCATIONROOM
TheL.E.roomiswherethestudentslearnanddeveloptheirpracticalskills.
COMPUTERLABORATORY
Thisup-to-date laboratoryequips the studentswith thenecessary computerand robotic skills andconceptsthatarepracticalandnecessaryforsuccessinacademics.
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CLINIC
Theschoolmaintainsamedicalanddentalclinic,whichisprimarilyresponsibleforsafeguardingthehealthofthestudentsandschoolpersonneloncampus.
CANTEEN
Theschoolcanteenservesbreakfastandsnacksfrom7:00amto4:00pmandregularmealsatlunchtime.
ADMINISTRATIONOFFICE
TheAdminOfficehousesbothrecordsofficeandcashier’soffice.TherecordofficemakesavailabletostudentstheirTranscriptofRecordsuponrequest.Italsopreparesforthemuponrequesttheletterofrecommendation,college application forms, diploma, certificate of enrollment, graduation, etc.While the cashier’s office takescareofallpaymentstobemade.
BUSSERVICE
OnlyaccreditedbusoperatorsareallowedtooperateinBIS.
SECURITY
The security provides and implements security measures on campus for the protection of the schoolcommunity.Toacertainextent,theyareinvolvedinthedisciplineformationofthestudents.
GUIDELINESFORTHEUSEOFFACILITIES
A.COMPUTERLABORATORYPOLICIES&GUIDELINES
1. Studentsareallowedtousethecomputerlaboratory(outsideoftheirclassschedule)onlyafterthedismissal.Thelaboratoryisopentostudentsuntil3:00PM.
2. Everyoneisrequiredtosigninbeforeusinganycomputersinthelaboratory.
3. Studentsarenotallowedtosavefilesintheharddisk.
4. DownloadingofsoftwarefromtheInternetisprohibitedunlesshe/sheisallowedbythecustodian.
5. USBsandotherportablesavingdevicesmustfirstbesurrenderedtothecustodianforcheckingpriortotheiruse.
6. Accessingorviewingpornographicpicturesand/orwebsitesisstrictlyprohibited.
7. Playingonlinegamesarealsoprohibited.
8. Usersareexpectedtoproperlyshutdownthecomputerbeforeleavingthelaboratory.
9. Everyoneisexpectedtoobservesilencewhileinsidethelaboratory.
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10. Allconcernsandproblemsregardingcomputersshallbeaddressedonlytothecustodian.
11. EveryoneisexpectedtofollowtheCLAYGO“CleanAsYouGo”RULE.
B.SCIENCELABORATORY
1. StudentsareallowedentrytotheScienceLaboratoryonlyduringthelaboratoryactivity.
2. Bagsandotherpersonalbelongingswillbeleftintheclassroom.Onlymaterialsneededfortheconductofthelaboratoryproceduresareallowedinsidethelaboratory.
3. Eatinganddrinkinginsidethelaboratoryarenotallowed.
4. Everystudentisrequiredtowearhis/herlaboratorygownduringtheactivity.
5. Onlytheteacher/custodianassignedduringthelaboratoryperiodisauthorizedtogetequipment/materialsfromthecabinet.
6. Silencemustbeobserved.Conversation,ifunavoidable,mustbekeptlow.
7. Astudentwhocausesanybreakage/damagetoequipmentshallberequiredtoreplaceit.
C.LIVELIHOODEDUCATIONROOM
1. TheL.E.roomshouldbekeptcleanandorderlyatalltimes.Usedmaterialsandutensilsshouldbecleanedthoroughlyandstoredproperly.
2. Allstudentactivitiesmustbesupervisedbytheteacher.
3. Nostudentisallowedtostay/workintheL.E.roomoutsidethestudent’sofficialL.E.time.
4. RequestfortheuseofL.E.materialsmustbeproperlycoursedthroughtheteacher.
5. BagsandotherpersonalbelongingsarenotallowedinsidetheL.E.room.
D.SPEECHLABORATORY
1. StudentsareremindedthattheSpeechLaboratoryisaplaceforlisteningandspeakingactivities.Itisthereforeimportanttohaveanatmosphereconducivetostudyingmaintainedhereatalltimes.
2. Studentsareexpectedtoobservethelaboratoryrulesandpoliciesatalltimes.ViolationsoftheseruleswillmeansanctionandpossiblelossofLaboratoryprivileges.
3. Studentsareexpectedtomaintainorderandcleanlinessinthisarea.Bringinginoffoodanddrinksisstrictlyprohibited.
E.THEENGLISHRESOURCECENTER(ERC)
1. StudentsareNOTallowedtostayinsidetheERCduringclasshoursunlessgivenpermissionbytheERCpersonnel.
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2. TheERCisopenuntil3:00pm.StudentswhowishtostaybeyondthesaidtimemustwritealetterofrequestandseektheapprovaloftheERCDirector.
3. ClassvisitsmustbescheduledatleastadaybeforewiththeERCpersonnel.Allstudentsmustlog-inbeforetheyentertheERC.
4. StudentsareremindedthattheERCisgenerallyaplaceforreading.Itisthereforeimportanttohaveanatmosphereconduciveforreadingandstudyingmaintainedhereatalltimes.
5. StudentsareexpectedtomaintainorderandcleanlinessintheCenter.Bringinginoffoodanddrinksisstrictlyprohibited.
6. StudentsareexpectedtoobservetheERCrulesandpoliciesatalltimes,especiallywithregardtotheuseandborrowingofERCmaterials.ViolationsoftheseruleswillmeansanctionandpossiblelossofERCprivileges.
F.LIBRARY
1. Astudentisissuedalibrarycarddulysignedbythelibrarian.Incaseacardislost,asecondcardcanbeobtainedforaminimalfee.
2. Librarycardsarenon-transferable.Lendingand/orborrowingoflibrarycardaresubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
3. Eachstudentisrequestedtopresenthis/herlibrarycardeverytimehe/sheentersthelibrary.
G.CLINIC
1. Studentsareallowedtostayintheclinicaftersecuringthepassfromtheschoolnurse.
2. Studentsarenotpermittedtostayintheclinicduringsnacksandlunchbreaks,orwhilewaitingforthetimeofthenextsubject.
3. Onlythestudentwhoisadvisedtorestintheclinicisallowed.Noclassmatesorfriendsmaystaywithhim/herunlessthepresenceofsuchisrecommendedbytheschoolnurse.
4. Thesickstudentmaystayintheclinicfor60minutesdependinguponone’scondition.Theschoolnursemaysendhim/herhomeorsendhim/herbacktohis/herclass.
5. Thefollowingstepsaretakenwhenevertheschoolnurseadvisesthechildtogohome:
a.Parents/Guardiansareinformedandareadvisedtofetchthestudent,orifthestudentisaschoolbusrider,thebusdriverwilltakehim/herhome.
b. Theclassadviserandthesubjectteachersareinformed.
c. TherespectiveCoordinatorupontherecommendationoftheschoolnursewillissueandsignPASSSLIPthatwillbenotedbytheprincipal.
d. Astudentwhoisadvisedtoreportbacktohisclassshallattendhisremainingsubjectsforthedayandwillonlygototheclinicintimeforthenextmedication.
6. Foodanddrinksarenotallowedinsidetheclinic.
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H.CANTEEN
1. Schoolcanteenprioritizesthestudentswhenserving.
2. Thecanteenservesbreakfast,snacksandregularmeals.
3. Studentsshouldstandinlinewhenbuyingfood.First-come,first-servedpolicyisstrictlyenforced.
4. Theyshouldobservethebasictablemannerswheneating.
5. Servingtraysandutensilsaretobereturnedtotheconcessionaire(s).
6. Plasticcupsandpaperplatesshouldbedisposedaccordingtothelabeledtrashbins.
OFF-LIMITAREAS
ThefollowingplacesorareasareOFF-LIMITStoallstudentsandexceptionhereinspecified:
1. Facultyrooms
2. Clinicexceptwithpermissionoftheschoolnurse
3. Allofficesexceptonofficialbusiness
4. Laboratoryroomsexceptduringlaboratoryclassandundersupervisionofthesubjectteacher
5. FireExitsandMaintenancearea
TRAFFICANDPARKING
1. Vehiclesofschoolpersonnelaregivenpriorityintheparkingarea.
2. StudentswhobringtheirowncarsmustfirstsecurepermissionfromtheschoolAdministration.Onceallowed,theyaretoparktheircarsatthedesignatedareas.
3. Onlyauthorizedschoolbusdrivercanenterthecampusandbeallowedtobringandpickupstudentriders.
4. Theschooldoesnotassumeanyresponsibilityandcannotbeheldliableforanylossordamagetoanyvehiclesparkedattheparkingarea.
5. Thevehicleownerisadvisedtotakeextracaretoavoidanylossordamagetothevehicle.Theschoolisnotaninsureroflosses.
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APPENDICES
EXCERPTSFROMTHEMANUALOFREGULATIONSFORPRIVATESCHOOLS
Authoritytopromulgatedisciplinaryrule.Everyprivateschoolshallhavetherighttopromulgatereasonablenorms,rulesandregulationsitmaydeemnecessaryandconsistentwiththeprovisionofthismanualforthemaintenanceofgoodschooldisciplineandclassattendance,suchrulesandregulationsshallbeeffectiveasofdateofpromulgationandnotificationtostudentsinanappropriateschoolissuanceorpublication.
Absences.A student inaprivate schoolwho incursabsencesofmore than twentypercentof theprescribednumberof class or laboratoryperiodsduring the school yearor term shouldbe given the failing grade andgiven no credit for the course or subject., However, the school may adapt an attendance policy to governabsences for the studentswho belong to the upper half of their respective classes. Furthermore, the schoolheadmayathisdiscretionandintheindividualcaseexemptastudentwhoexceedsthetwentypercentlimitforreasonsconsideredvalidandacceptabletotheschool.
Suspension. Suspension is a penalty in which the school is allowed to deny or deprive an erring studentattendanceinclassesforaperiodnotexceedingtwentypercentoftheprescribedclassdaysfortheschoolyearor term.Thedecisionof theschooloneverycase involving thepenaltyof suspensionwhichexceeds twentypercent of the prescribed school days of the school year or term shall be forwarded to the regional officeconcernedwithintendaysfromtheterminationoftheinvestigationofeachcaseforitsinformation.
Preventive Suspension. Preventive suspension is not a penalty but a deterrent to the disruption to normalschooloperations(orthethreattolife&property)thatmaybecausedbythecontinuedpresenceofthestudent–offenderoncampus.
A student may be immediately placed under preventive suspension during the tendency of disciplinaryproceedingsagainsthim.Thismustbedonetomaintaintheatmosphereconducivetoeducationintheschool,preservedecorumintheclassroom,andupholdrespectforadministratorsandteachers.
Exclusion. Exclusion is a penalty inwhich the school is allowed to drop or exclude the name of the erringstudent from the school rolls forbeingundesirableand transfer credentials immediately issued.A summaryinvestigationshallhavebeenconducted,andnopriorapprovalbythedepartmentisrequiredintheimpositionofthepenalty.
Expulsion.ExpulsionisanextremepenaltyonerringstudentconsistingofhisexclusionfromadmissiontoanypublicorprivateschoolinthePhilippinesandwhichrequirespriorapprovaloftheSecretary.Thepenaltymaybeimprovedforactsoroffensesconstitutinggrossmisconduct,dishonesty,hazing,carryingdeadlyweapons,immorality,sellingand/orpossessionofmarijuana,drugdependency,drunkenness,hooliganism,vandalism&other serious school offenses such as assaulting a student or school personnel, instigating or leading illegalstrikesorsimilarconcertedactivitiesresultinginthestoppageofclassespreventingorthreateninganystudentorschoolpersonnelfromenteringtheschoolpremisesorattendingclassesordischargingtheirduties,forgingor tamperingwith school records or school forms, and securing or using forged school records, forms anddocuments.
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THECOMPREHENSIVEDANGEROUSDRUGACTOF2002
RepublicActNo.9165;Section44Heads,Supervisors&TeachersofSchoolSection44.Heads,Supervisors,andTeachers of Schools. – For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of Article II of thisAct, all school heads,supervisors and teachers shall be deemed persons in authority and, as such, are hereby empowered toapprehend, arrest or cause the apprehension or arrest of any person who shall violate any of the saidprovisions,pursuanttoSection5,Rule113oftheRulesofCourt.Theyshallbedeemedpersonsinauthorityiftheyare intheschoolorwithin its immediatevicinity,orevenbeyondsuchimmediatevicinity if theyare inattendanceatanyschoolorclassfunctionintheirofficialcapacityasschoolheads,supervisors,andteachers.
Anyteacherorschoolemployee,whodiscoversorfindsthatanypersonintheschoolorwithinitsimmediatevicinityisliableforviolatinganyofsaidprovisions,shallhavethedutytoreportthesametotheschoolheadorimmediatesuperiorwhoshall,inturn,reportthemattertotheproperauthorities.
Failuretodosoineithercase,withinareasonableperiodfromthetimeofdiscoveryoftheviolationshall,afterduehearing,constitutesufficientcausefordisciplinaryactionbytheschoolauthorities.