REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region III
Division of Zambales
SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Gregorio, San Antonio, Zambales
Student’s
Handbook &
Code of Conduct
“Collaborating with our Leaders, Caring for our Learners“
FOREWORD
The San Antonio National High School Student Handbook was
conceptualized for the purpose of providing guidance to the learners, their parents
and guardians of the existing school policies, programs, rules and regulations that
are being enforced by this educational institution in accordance with its mandate
from the Department of Education as a public high school in the municipality of
San Antonio in the province of Zambales.
Recognizing its significant role as an educational institution, San Antonio
National High School shall uphold its mandates as stated in Article XIV, Section 3
(2) and Article XV, Section 3 (2) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Furthermore
the school shall adhere to and implement the Child Protection Policy as stipulated
in DepEd Order No. 40 series of 2012.
San Antonio National High School affirms its commitment to ensure that the
best interest of the child/learner shall be given paramount consideration in all
decisions concerning their welfare. Towards this end this student handbook was
made possible.
SANHS strives to provide its learners:
a) A safe and secure environment conducive for learning;
b) Guidance, quality instruction, and academic and emotional support that
will help them realize their talents and full potentials
c) A place to be heard and be treated with respect;
d) Opportunities for personal, academic, social, physical, emotional and
cultural growth and development; and
e) Assistance in planning and preparing for a higher education, career in life
or any vocation they may choose to take after high school.
In turn the students are expected to:
a) Commit themselves in terms of attendance and active participation in all
the school activities;
b) Treat their fellow students and all other people with mutual respect;
c) Strive to do their best in improving their academic performances;
d) Exhibit mature behavior conducive to learning in and out of the
classroom; and
e) Abide by the rules, regulations and policies outlined in this handbook.
SANHS Administration
Brief History
of
SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
The Department of Education is the principal agency of the
Philippine Government which is responsible for the education and
manpower development of population (-1987 Constitution). The school
shall be the heart of the formal education system as well as the
Alternative Learning System Assessment and Evaluation. It is where
children learn in addition to what they have learned at home with their
parents. Schools have a single aim of providing the best possible basic
education for all learners.
In the year 2006 up to the early part of 2007, the Governor of
Zambales, Vicente P. Magsaysay constructed a two-storey building at
San Gregorio Elementary School. The said building was finished and
was named Jesus F. Magsaysay High School, San Antonio, but the
occupants were elementary grade pupils of San Gregorio Elementary
School whose buildings were demolished. Ms. Liberacion Delos Reyes,
the school principal of San Gregorio Elementary School during that time
was temporarily assigned as caretaker of the school building until it was
turned over for use as high school building.
In May 2007, parents from different nearby barangays requested
for the opening of the said high school. After a series of consultations
with Governor Vicente Magsaysay, School Division Superintendent Dr.
Perlita Cambaliza Basa, Municipal Mayor Dr. Romeo D. Lonzanida, San
Antonio District Supervisor Mr. Rolando Ocampo, and all stakeholders
concerned, the high school was opened. Mrs. Edna C. Mauricio, the
principal of San Miguel National High School during that time was
tasked to manage the school as annex/extension of San Miguel National
High School.
However during the inauguration of the Jesus F. Magsaysay
building sometime in May 2007, Luzon Technical Institute (LTI)
expressed its protest through placards on the establishment of the said
school just in front of LTI. In spite of the protest 745 students enrolled in
San Miguel National High School Extension and on June 4, 2007 classes
started. First to third year classes occupied the second floor of the
building while the fourth year and guidance office occupied the two
rooms on the first floor. Despite of the protest, teachers and students
attend to their classes regularly as the principal settled the problem with
the help of municipal and DepEd officials.
To augment the teacher need of the newly established school, ten
permanent teachers were redeployed to SMNHS Extension under the
administration and management of Mrs. Edna C. Mauricio. Six (6)
teachers came from San Miguel National High School, one (1) from La
Paz National High School, one (1) from Cawag Resettlement High
School, one (1) from Santa Cruz National High School, and one (1) from
Subic National High School. Along with this, seven (7) Provincial
Contractual teachers were assigned and one (1) PTA funded teacher was
hired to complete the required number of teachers needed to handle the
thirteen (13) classes. One guidance counselor funded by the municipal
government was also assigned to the school.
The enrolment of the school together with the number of classes
and teachers increased yearly. Acquisition of classroom facilities,
equipments and classrooms through donations, PTA contributions,
solicitations, fund raising activities and support from the Local
Government unit and benefactors became part of the school’s yearly
achievement.
On May 12, 2008 Mrs. Teresita C. Valdez, Principal of La Paz
National High School in San Narciso, Zambales, assumed her new
position as the Principal of San Miguel National High School Extension.
Immediately she worked for the establishment of the school as San
Miguel National High School Annex and at the same time the separation
of the school from San Miguel National High School (main). With the
support of the Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Perlita Cambaliza
Basa, the school was given Government Permit (PHS) No. S-024, s.
2008 by DepEd Regional Director IV Mario L. Ramirez, CESO IV on
October 10, 2008 thereby approving the separation of San Miguel
National High School Annex from its mother school San Miguel
National High School Main effective school year 2008-2009.
On November 2008, the school principal presented the approved
establishment and separation of San Miguel National High School
Annex during the Parents-Teachers General Assembly. The PTA
officers and members under the leadership of Mr. Jovy Arlantico agreed
to draft resolution to the Sangguniang Bayan for the change of name.
They have nominated the following names: Jesus F. Magsaysay High
School, San Gregorio National High School, and San Antonio National
High School, and upon a unanimous vote, SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL was chosen by the body.
They have submitted the resolution to the Sangguniang Bayan
three times but unfortunately were not enacted due to the unstable
condition of the leadership of the municipality of San Antonio.
In the school year 2011-2012, another resolution to the
Sangguniang Bayan was submitted to our Vice Mayor Engr. Raul D.
Arcala and Mayor Efren R. Aratea. The SB conducted a special session
to change the name of the school. Last September 9, 2011, the school
has changed its name from San Miguel National High School-Annex to
San Antonio National High School with the leadership of Mrs. Valdez
and the support of the PTA officers and members.
On June 4, 2013, the school opened two (2) new special programs:
the Special Science Curriculum Program with 47 future scientists and
the Special Program for Journalism with 47 aspiring journalists. The
programs aim to encourage students who are interested both in Science
and Journalism to pursue their aspirations and to polish what they
already know in order for them to become more effective in the fields of
their choices.
On August 1, 2013, Ms. Rumley A. Yap of Castillejos
Resettlement High School assumed position as Principal of San Antonio
National High School. Facing the challenges of the school’s past
administration, she was able to request three (3) Provincial Contractual
Teachers to accommodate the needs of the 937 students of the now fast
growing population of the school.
Through the leadership of the new administration together with the
unending support of the Schools Division Superintendent Zenia G.
Mostoles, the school is already getting ready with Grade 11. It will start
to offer Home Economics strand in Commercial Cooking through the
help of the faculty members.
Presently, the school is still looking forward in achieving further
development for the benefits of the students, with the consistent support
of the administration, teaching and non-teaching personnel and in
coordination and collaboration with the local community leaders,
benefactors, sponsors who are extending their financial support and with
the cooperative effort of the Division Office for the attainment of the
school’s vision and mission.
The school logo of SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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, culturebased, 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 learner
Core Values
Maka-Diyos
Makakalikasan
Makatao
Makabansa
ADMISSION and REGISTRATION
A) Admission Requirements
For incoming Grade 7 students and transferees
 Report Card (Form 138)
 Certificate of Good Moral Character from previous school
 Birth Certificate (if possible duly authenticated by the National
Statistic Office (NSO)
 Interview by the Principal together with the parents or guardians
For returning students
 Report Card (Form 138)
 Clearance
B) Enrolment Procedures
1) Present the required documents to teacher in charge of admission for
verification and authentication.
2) Fill-up the enrolment form with the necessary information accurately. As
much as possible do not leave items unanswered.
3) After having submitted the enrolment form and pertinent credentials,
proceed to the Principal’s office for the interview. Be sure to have your parents or
guardians accompany you.
4) The school abides by the state policy –“No Filipino learner will be left
behind”. Please inform the school in cases where a learner within the community is
not enrolled.
C) Fees
SANHS abides the DepEd “NO COLLECTION Policy”. Collection of
dues and other fees is subject to the approval and existing policies of the DepEd.
Collection of duly approved dues and/or contributions will be made only by the
Treasurer of the Parents and Teachers Association.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
The school abides by the curriculum as prescribed by the
Department of Education.
The Secondary School Curriculum
A.1. The K to 12 BEC Curriculum
The K-12 Curriculum is hereby adopted by the Grade 7 of the School
starting School Year 2012-2013, as per DepEd Order No. 31, Series of 2012.
The grading system is performance based.
K-12 GRADING SYSTEM LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY
Equivalent
Numerical
Value
Level of
Proficiency
Description of the Level of
Proficiency Level
74%-below
Beginning
75%-79%
Developing
80%-84%
Approaching
Proficiency
Student struggles with his/her
understanding prerequisite and
fundamental knowledge and/or skills
have not been acquired or developed
adequately to aid understanding
Student possesses the minimum
knowledge and skills and core
understandings, but needs help
throughout the performance of authentic
tasks
Student has developed the fundamental
knowledge and skills and core
understanding s and, with little guidance
from the teacher and/or with some
assistance from peers, can transfer
these understandings through authentic
performance tasks
Abbreviated Level of
Proficiency to be
used in the Report
Card
B
D
AP
85%-89%
Proficient
90% and
above
Advanced
Student has developed the fundamental
knowledge and skills and core
understandings and can transfer them
independently through authentic
performance tasks
Student exceeds the core requirements
in terms of knowledge, skills and
understandings, and can transfer them
automatically and flexibly through
authentic performance tasks
P
A
A.2. The Basic Education Curriculum (BEC)
The Basic Education Curriculum implemented by the Department of Education
shall be used in the Fourth Year Level. The time allotment and corresponding unit credits for
each learning area shall be as follows:
Learning Area
English
Filipino
Mathematics
Science
Number of Mins./Wk.
Unit Credits
300 mins
240 mins
300 mins
360 mins
1.5
1.2
1.5
1.8
240 mins
240 mins
240 mins
180 mins
60 mins
1.2
1.2
1.2
0.9
0.3
10.8
MAKABAYAN:
Araling Panlipunan
T.L.E.
MAPEH
E.P.
CAT
Total Unit Credits
CODE OF CONDUCT
When a student enrolls at SANHS, he/she submits himself/herself to agree, to
comply with, and is bound by the rules and regulations of the school. The school
shall enforce its duty to see to it that students’ values are developed and morality of
the school is maintained. Upon enrolment, the student assumes all the
responsibilities proper to his/her status as student and acknowledges his/her
responsibilities towards the administration, the faculty and fellow students. The
Administration, Faculty and Staff of SANHS have their responsibilities for right
discipline, the discipline that is based on self- respect and respect for the rights of
others, so the students have their own responsibilities too.
A. CONDUCT IN THE SCHOOL
1. Respect, obey and recognize all persons in authority.
2. Respect, courtesy, honesty, justice and charity should be observed in
dealing with fellow students, friends and other people regardless of
position or social status.
3. Observe silence when passing through corridors so as not to disturb
classes.
4. Playing may be done after, not during class hours and should be done
in designated areas away from classrooms where classes are going on.
Students are strongly advised to vacate the school building and the
premises after the last class period has ended unless they are engaged in
activities supervised by faculty members.
5. Avoid littering, spitting on the floors or writing on the walls with
malice or destroying any school property.
6. Smoking is strictly prohibited.
7. Gambling is strictly prohibited. Only authorized and supervised
games are permitted as part of co-curricular activities.
8. Use school buildings and grounds with care, bearing in mind the
convenience of others who are entitled to their use. Smearing and
effacing of walls are prohibited.
9. Students are not allowed to bring toys or recreational things during
class days unless they are requested to be brought by faculty members to
be used for instructional purposes.
10. Collections, solicitation, sales of ticket and the like are not allowed
without the permission of the Principal.
11. All student-sponsored special activities that affect the school
directly/indirectly require the approval of the Principal.
12. Objectionable reading materials like pornographic materials are
banned on campus.
B. DURING FLAG CEREMONY
1. Be prompt and proceed orderly and quietly to your line at the signal of
the bell.
2. Sing the National Anthem with pride and dignity to be followed by the
Awit ng Rehiyon III, Marcha Zambaleña and Martsa ng San Antonio.
3. Students who come in late should stop while the flag ceremony is going
on.
4. Listen attentively to all announcements and reminders.
5. Proceed quietly and orderly to your classroom.
6. Pass in line and be courteous to the people who will meet.
C. INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
1) Observe silence upon entering and when leaving your room.
2) Be punctual and prompt in your subjects.
3) Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in your room. Properly put
away trash and rubbish in waste bins found in your rooms.
4) Maintain a classroom that is conducive for learning. Do not
disarrange the chairs and tables.
5) Seat properly observing proper posture. Follow the sitting
arrangement unless allowed to transfer by the teacher.
6) During classes, avoid talking with your seatmate, disturbing the
class, walking around, eating and chewing gum.
7) When asked to answer a question, raise your hand and wait for
your turn to be called. Answer politely and in a moderate voice
enough to be heard. Do not shout or answer in unison.
8) When you want to ask a question raise your hand and ask questions
politely.
9) During group activities, participate and contribute to the
discussion.
10) Honesty is the best policy. Always tell the truth. Never resort to
cheating and all forms of dishonesty.
11) Be polite at all times. Listen attentively to your teachers while
they are discussing your lessons and also to your classmates when
they are reporting. It is impolite to laugh at someone who made a
mistake.
12) Respect everyone and everything in your classmate, do not
vandalize, destroy or steal school and personal properties of your
classmates. When you need to borrow them, ask for permission.
13) Pass quietly along pathways, keeping always to the right when
coming and in going in and out of classroom during change of
subjects or during recess time.
14) Avoid running or pushing and making unnecessary noise
15) Give way to teachers and visitors met along the corridors or
pathways.
16) The use of cellphones and other similar devices are prohibited.
DEPED Memorandum Order No. 26, Series of 2000 prohibits the
use of cellular phones in the room or campus. Students are
discouraged to bring such things to school. The school will not be
held liable for the loss of cellular phones. In cases wherein a
student is caught or reported to have been using cellular phones
during class hours within the school premises, the cellphone would
be confiscated for safekeeping until the parent or guardian of the
student concern would personally come and claim it.
17) If, for a very important reason, parents or guardians would wish to
see their child or ward during class hours, they must inform the
office of the principal first and wait for the student to be excused
from his classes. Parents are not allowed to directly proceed to
their child’s classroom during class hours.
D. ATTENDANCE
1. Regularity and punctuality in attendance are strictly required.
Attendance in all school functions plays an important part in a successful
school life. They are virtues which contribute to student’s personal and
social development.
2. Students should be on time for the Morning Prayer and the Flag
Ceremony. This should foster in them the spirit of prayer, patriotism and
nationalism.
3. Students are considered late when they fail to come on time on the
start of the flag ceremony and when they are not in the room when the
teacher has entered the classroom.
For frequent tardiness, parents and students are notified to come to the
Board of Discipline.
4. Whenever it becomes necessary for a student to be absent, the
parents/guardians are requested to do either of the following:
4.1. Notify the office or class adviser ahead of time;
4.2. Present an excuse slip signed by the parents or guardian.
4.3. Present a medical certificate if a student for three (3) or more
consecutive days because of illness.
5. Cutting class is prohibited. If students have been absent even from
one class only, they are marked absent and are requested to present an
admission slip before they may be admitted to the next class. Whenever
it is necessary for a student to leave the room the student should carry
with him/her the permission to leave the room of the teacher from whom
the student asked permission.
6. Excused and unexcused absences reaching 20% of the total school
days required by the DepEd will mean “Dropped” from the enrollment
list.
7. An absence does not excuse students from the accomplishment of
requirements or assignments given during their absence.
8. After thorough evaluation by the Year Advisers, a disciplinary action
is taken against habitual latecomers/absentees. Where other calamities as
floods, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes have occurred and have
seriously damaged the homes and families in the community probable
recurrence of such calamities is declared by proper authorities, classes in
all levels are automatically suspended.
E. PUNCTUALITY
Every student is required to participate in the flag ceremony. The
ceremony starts at 7:15 a.m.; Classes in the morning start at 7:30 and in
the afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
A student is considered late if he/she comes after the specified time. In
case of inclement weather, students who come late are given
consideration.
F. GOOD GROOMING/HAIRSTYLE
The school uniform aside from its economic aspect carries with it
symbolic dimensions since it identifies the student with the school.
Therefore, it should be worn correctly and neatly as prescribed by the
school. The school also advises students not to wear fancy accessories
and costly jewelry in school.
BOYS - Black slacks not black maong pants, white polo with school seal
with plain white undershirt; white/black socks, black leather or
leatherette shoes. Tight baggy bell bottom pants are not allowed. The
material for pants is palm bead gabardine or wool. Boys should wear the
gentlemen’s haircut (“gupit binata”) already from the enrolment period
and required to have their haircut every first Monday of the month.
Bangs are prohibited.
GIRLS - White Blouse (short sleeve, baby collar with piping of
checkered brown material same as the skirt), brown checkered skirt of
reasonable length (2 inches below the knee), black school shoes leather
or leatherette with white socks. Girls should have a decent hairstyle.
Bangs should be cut above the eyebrows. Wearing of make-up and using
lipstick are not allowed. Fingernails must be kept clean and short. Bright
color nail polish is not allowed.
With regards to hairstyle for both boys and girls lest this be mistaken
repression of one’s right to choose, the school has taken this option in
order to promote and exemplify a simple yet respectable lifestyle.
G. IDENTIFICATION CARD
The ID is an essential part of the uniform. Students are expected to hang
their ID cards on their uniform from the moment they enter the school
until they leave it. Students without ID will not be allowed to enter the
Campus.
Lost ID must be reported immediately to the Class Adviser. Students are
expected to secure a new ID within one week.
H. TYPHOON SIGNALS
In the event of typhoons and thunderstorms, stay alert for news bulletins
and advisories in your locality for announcements about possible
suspension of classes due to bad weather.
Typhoon signal no. 2 automatically cancels classes for high school.
There’s no need to call up the school for verification. Parents are given
the discretion not to send their child to school during unfavorable
weather conditions but are required to inform the school in such
instances.
I. OBSERVANCE OF CLEANLINESS
Cleanliness and orderliness of a school is conducive to learning and
good health.
1. Students shall endeavor to keep the school campus and the classroom
clean and neat at all times by making use of trash container provided for.
2. Littering is strictly prohibited.
3. Empty plastic bottles or cups should not be left inside the classroom
but should be returned to the canteen, or placed in a box that may be
designated for the same.
4. The school supports the 3 Rs –Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and
everyone is encouraged to help promote a clean and green environment.
J. RESPECT FOR SCHOOL PROPERTY
Interest and pride should motivate students to regard and take care of
school properties as their own.
1. Utmost care should be taken to keep desk, chairs and other pieces of
furniture free from scratches, marks and stains.
2. Any damage done due to impertinent use of, carelessness to any part
of the school building, equipment or furniture must be paid for or
replaced by the student or students concerned.
K. BULLETIN BOARDS
Bulletin boards are channels through which the student body is informed
about official matters.
1. Students are responsible for reading the announcements and should
not write unofficial ones in the bulletin boards.
2. Students should not tamper with announcements and should not write
unofficial ones in the bulletin board.
L. PARENTS AND VISITORS
Parents are most welcome to the school. However, in order to facilitate
transactions with the school personnel and to maintain optimum learning
conditions, the following rules are promulgated:
1. Parents who wish to confer with school head or teachers are requested
to make appointment before hand, as much as possible. Parents, however
who are invited to the school are requested to show their cooperation in
molding their children by promptly responding to the invitation.
2. Parents/Guardians who wish to see their children during class hours
are requested to wait in the conference room. The student will be called
from his/her classroom. Parents/guardian may not go directly to their
sons/daughters classroom
M. CONDUCT DURING EXAMINATION
1. Come early to school on the day of the exam and don’t forget to bring
all the materials you will need in taking the test, paper, pencils, pen,
erasers, etc.
2. Take the examination with honesty.
3. Follow carefully the instruction laid down by the proctor.
4. Review examination answers.
5. Submit test papers on time.
6. Follow the rule in silence.
N. IN THE LIBRARY
1. Observe silence. Talking, eating, sleeping and littering inside the
library and in the library premises are strictly prohibited.
2. Ask politely the librarian for assistance and for the books you need.
3. Return the books on the shelf after using.
4. Arrange chairs and tables before leaving the library.
O. ASSEMBLIES AND PROGRAMS
1. Go to the hall or area promptly and orderly.
2. Enter and leave the hall quietly.
3. Speak in a low tone while waiting for the program to start.
4. Avoid whispering, discussing and talking while listening to speakers
or watching a performance.
5. Show refinement and self-discipline by giving applause promptly and
properly.
6. Refrain from yelling, booing, shouting, stamping and laughing
boisterously.
7. Go out of the hall quietly after the guests have left.
P. COMFORT ROOMS AND LAVATORIES
1. Use properly the comfort rooms and lavatories. Sit on the bowls,
never squat on them.
2. Leave the place clean and presentable to the next user.
3. Throw your trash in the garbage cans.
4. Conserve water.
Q. IN THE PLAYGROUND DURING GAMES
1. Show active interest in all campus sports or athletic activities.
2. Cheer your team with consideration and in good taste.
3. If you are a player, be considerate of the feelings of your opponents.
Be graceful in defeat and magnanimous in victory.
4. Learn the rules of the games. Practice the value of sportsmanship.
5. Show respect and courtesy to referees, umpires, teammates and
opponents.
R. CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL
1. A student is always identified with the school he/she is attending.
He/she is therefore expected to behave according to the ideals and
teaching of his/her school to give his/her due respect and justice.
2. A SANHS student has the responsibility when acting as an official
representative of the school to abide by the written or verbal instructions
of the competent school authorities.
3. He/she has the responsibility, when using the name of the school even
without being an official representative, to conduct himself/herself with
dignity and deportment.
4. He/she avoids questionable places like night clubs, drinking bars,
gambling joints and movie houses which exhibit objectionable films and
other places of similar characteristics.
5. Illicit relationship such as live-ins and other immoral ways of living
are certainly not in conformity with Christian values. The school
reserves the right to take appropriate action against students erring in
this regard.
6. Smoking is strictly prohibited in and off-campus.
7. He/she must never be inclined to the use of drugs (marijuana, shabu
and other mind-altering drugs). The school cannot condone the act since
aside from being illegal it involves a substantial psychological and
physical danger to the student himself/herself and also to others. The
student caught or reported possessing of or using such drugs, or
administering or trafficking them to others, shall be subjected to strict
disciplinary action.
8. Social functions like beach parties, picnics, etc. held outside the
school without the school authorities’ sanction are out of the school
jurisdiction. The school will therefore not answer for any untoward
incident.
9. Not to use the name of the school without prior permission from the
school’s authorities in any tickets, invitations, programs, announcements
or similar printed matter.
DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
Discipline is a form of guidance and can help greatly in the development
of responsible and mature individuals. It is not equaled with punishment
although certain disciplinary procedures carry with them sanctions. Such
disciplinary measures are corrective in nature and are imposed to reform
erring students.
PARENTS MAY BE CALLED FOR CONFERENCE WITH REGARD
TO THESE OFFENSES
The following are considered MINOR OFFENSES which merit the
teacher’s attention and concern but which nevertheless deserve
disciplinary action.
A.1 Irregularities
A.1.1 Frequent Tardiness
A.1.2 Absenteeism
A.1.3 Littering
A.1.4 Loitering
A.1.5 Loud conversation and
boisterous laughter in areas
designated for silence
A.1.6 Quarrels among classmates
like shouting, taunting/extreme
teasing, etc.
A.2 Improper Use of ID and
Promotion of Good Grooming
Advise, reprimand, and
warning
Advise, reprimand, and
warning
Advise, reprimand, and
warning
Advise, reprimand, and
warning
Advise, reprimand, and
warning
Advise, reprimand, and
warning
A.2.1 Improper or non-use of ID
Advise, reprimand, warning &
confiscation
A.2.2 Using another’s ID
Advise, reprimand, warning &
confiscation
A.2.3 Tampering ID card
Advise, reprimand, warning &
confiscation
A.3 Excessive use of hair gel and
hair spray
A.4 Wearing of earrings,
piercings, ring with spikes and belt
with big buckles (boys)
A.5 Wearing of dangling or more
than one earring and piercing (for
girls)
A.5.1 Wearing of makeup, using
lipstick
A.6 Sitting, squatting on the tables
or along stairways
A.7 Improper decorum during the
flag ceremony
A.8 Unruly conduct during school
assemblies in the Computer room,
school ground, Library, Corridors,
Canteen, etc.
A.9 Eating, giggling, screaming,
boisterous laughter, etc. during
class hours or during assemblies
A.10 Bringing to school
unnecessary items not needed for
learning like toys, gadgets,
cellphones etc.
Advise, reprimand and
warning
Advise, reprimand, warning &
confiscation
*Major offenses when committed repeatedly.
Advise, reprimand, warning &
confiscation
Advise, reprimand, warning &
confiscation
Advise, reprimand and
warning
Advise, reprimand and
warning
Advise, reprimand and
warning
Advise, reprimand and
warning
Advise, reprimand, warning &
confiscation
B. The following are considered MAJOR OFFENSES and therefore merit the
administration’s reserved disciplinary actions. Disciplinary measures are subject to
existing DEPED orders and memorandum. Decisions on extreme disciplinary cases
rendered by the Committee of Discipline/ Child Protection Committee are subject
to the approval of the Secretary of the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
B.1 Bringing of/Selling/Purchasing
deadly weapons, explosives and
prohibited drugs inside and outside
the school
B.1.1 Buying/Drinking any form of
intoxicating liquor and or coming to
school drunk
B.2 Causing injury to othersphysical and/or emotional/personal
in writing, in print, social network
(Facebook, twitter), cyber
defamation
B.2.1 Fighting in the classroom,
inside/outside the school campus
B.2.2 Inciting others to harm a
student
B.3 Vandalism or damage to school,
canteen and other property
B.3.1 Failure to return/replace
borrowed material after repeated
reminders
Dismissal
B.3.2 Tampering with
announcements written or posted on
bulletin boards
B.4 Stealing and theft
Suspension
B.5 Insubordination
B.5.1 Use of vulgar, abusive
behavior/language or discourtesy
towards the teacher, any school
Suspension/Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Replacement/payment of
destroyed property/ Suspension
Suspension
Replacement/Suspension/
Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
authority, his representative, student
or any member of the staff
B.5.2 Often defiance of school rules
and regulations and school
authorities
B.6 Falsification of school
document such as report cards and
transcript of records. Forgery of
signature of a person in authority or
parents in official communication.
B.7 Immoral Behavior
B.7.1 Participating in public shows of ill
repute and committing acts that lead to
public scandal
B.7.2 Illicit relationships such as live-in,
same sex relationship and other immoral
conduct (pre-marital sex, abortion and
the accomplice/s)
B.7.3 Displaying of sexually offensive
materials, wearing of indecent attire,
kissing, voyeurism, touching, pinching,
brushing one’s body, hugging, petting,
necking, making offensive gestures,
exhibitionism, leering, malicious staring.
B.7.4 Sexual assault, sort of act of
lasciviousness or attempted rape
(Provision in R.A. 7877)
B.7.5 Creating, posting uncompromising
act and watching digital pornography
B.8 Cyber-Bullying
It is the use of communication
technologies by an individual to
intentionally harm others.
FORMS OF CYBER-BULLYING
Flaming – is an online fight using
profane and vulgar language through
electronic message
Suspension/Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
Harassment – is the act of repeatedly
sending offensive and insulting
messages.
Cyber stalking – is a form of harassment
wherein the person is followed and
pursued online. The victim’s privacy is
invaded and his or her moves are being
watched, leaving them very scared and
threatened.
Denigration – is attacking someone’s
reputation by speaking ill for her or him,
or by posting malicious rumors for that
person.
Trolling - is to provoke the online reader
into an emotional response by purposely
posting insulting messages about
sensitive subjects. Doing such action
creates conflicts and fight.
Impersonator – happens when someone
creates a fake profile, posing as the other
person to harass, intimidate, threaten or
defraud another person
B.9 Smoking is strictly prohibited in and
off campus. Mere possession of
cigarettes, matches or lighters on campus
is not allowed. Such items are subject to
confiscation.
B.10 Gambling on and off campus. Mere
possession of gambling paraphernalia is
not allowed.
B.11 Improper haircut, BALD, semi bald
haircut, punkish/layered hairstyle, fish
cut, Mohawk style (boys & girls)
B.12 Tattooing or placing unnecessary
markings in the body
B.13 Fraternity/Sorority
B.13.1 Hazing (physical and emotional)
B.13.2 Being a member of fraternity or
Suspension
Suspension
Suspension
Removal and suspension
Dismissal
Suspension/Dismissal
sorority
B.14 Cutting classes/jumping over the
fence
B.14.1 Leaving the school premises
without permission
B.15 Cheating and other forms of
dishonesty
B.16 Boycotting Classes, Instigating,
threatening, coercing, intimidating
another student from attending classes or
participating in any unauthorized
activity.
B.17 Facing charges of a crime in court
B.18 Extortion, coercing or threatening
other students to give a certain amount of
money or anything of value within the
premises or within the vicinity of the
school
B.19 Using the name and the seal of the
school for self-vested interest
B.20 Frequent tardiness/absences without
justifiable reason
B.21 Frequent violation of school Rules
and Regulations.
B.22 Bullying is an act of violence
against a child. It is therefore the policy
of the school to ensure that the provisions
of the Anti-Bullying Act are strictly
implemented.
Suspension
Suspension
Invalidation of quiz or
examination/Suspension/Dismi
ssal
Suspension/Dismissal
Dismissal
Suspension
Suspension
Suspension
Suspension
ADMINISTRATION OF STUDENT DISCIPLINE
The following are the disciplinary proceedings and actions employed by
the School on the offenses committed by the student:
Disciplinary Procedure
A. Conducting an intensive disciplinary interview:
A.1. Initial disciplinary interview is conducted by the Homeroom
Adviser. Referral to the Guidance Counselor is made after careful
evaluation. Parents or legal guardian are informed and called for a
conference regarding their child’s or ward’s situation or status in school.
A.2. The student concerned submits a narrative report to the Year Level
Coordinator for possible appropriate action.
A.3 The Year Level Coordinator makes a follow-up investigation studies
and analyzes the case. The coordinator then submits copy of a narrative
report regarding the case to the COD.
A.4 The COD eventually conducts final interview of the student,
presents his/her findings and recommendations to the Board of
Discipline and recommends to the Principal for appropriate disciplinary
sanctions on the offender.
A.5 Upon completion of disciplinary action, the student concerned is
referred to the guidance counselor for further counseling.
B. Appropriate disciplinary actions will be determined on the following
basis:
1. Circumstantial facts pertaining to the offense.
2. Degree of violation
3. Cumulative record of student’s conduct
4. Implementation of the appropriate disciplinary action after due
process.
5. The letter of notice shall be served by the chairman of the Board of
Discipline, properly noted by the principal.
C. Composition of the Committee of Discipline
The following is the composition of the Committee of Discipline (COD)
C.1 Class Adviser
C.2 Year Level Coordinator
C.3 Faculty Representative
C.4 Guidance Counselor
Upon receipt of the case for referral purposes, the Committee on
Discipline shall immediately convene to recommend what disciplinary
action to take on the case, after due process is properly observed.
Suspension of students for one (1) to three (3) days will be decided by
the Principal; suspension of more than three days and other serious
disciplinary actions will be forwarded to and to be decided upon by the
Schools Division Superintendent.
For Extreme Disciplinary sanctions requiring Dismissal/Expulsion
of the student from the school, such cases would be forwarded to the
DEPED Central office for the evaluation, confirmation and decision of
the Secretary of Education.
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
1. Withdrawal of privileges. A student guilty of an act is deprived such
as holding a position of honor or trust, joining athletic competitions, club
membership and participation in school social gatherings
2. Candidates for honors may be deprived from such opportunity after
due process.
The following are Categories of Disciplinary Sanctions:
1. WARNING- verbal or written notice to the student that repeated
violation will bring about serious disciplinary actions.
2. REPRIMAND- formal written rebuke addressed to offending student
by the Committee on Discipline/Child Protection Committee.
3. SUSPENSION- the student is refused admission for a number of days.
During suspension, he is held responsible for all his academic
requirements.
4. DISMISSAL/EXPULSION
Dismissal is an extreme disciplinary sanction that requires the
approval of the Secretary of the Department of Education.
Such sanction is applied to protect the interest and welfare of the greater
majority of students; ex. a student caught peddling dangerous illegal
drugs like shabu, cocaine, marijuana and the like.
The penalty of expulsion is an extreme form of administrative
sanction which debars the student from being readmitted in school.
Grave offenses that endanger the lives of the people within the school
committed by any student shall be ground for expulsion, the merits of
the case and the decision of the Committee on Discipline shall be
forwarded to the Secretary of Education for a final decision.
It shall be known that the SAN ANTONIO NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL believes that the creation of the STUDENT HANDBOOK/
CODE OF CONDUCT is essential in guiding our students in the
formation of the proper virtues and values that will help them become
productive and responsible members and leaders of our society.
The implementations of the disciplinary sanctions stated in this
handbook are within the existing laws, state policies, guidelines, rules
and regulations and are subject to the approval of the Secretary of the
Department of Education.
DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
“POLICY AND GUIDELINES ON PROTECTING CHILDREN IN SCHOOL
FROM ABUSE, VIOLENCE,CHILDREN IN SCHOOL FROM ABUSE,
VIOLENCE, EXPLOITATION, DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING AND OTHER
FORMS OF ABUSE”
Through this policy the DepEd aims to provide special protection
to children who are gravely threatened or endangered by circumstances
which affect their normal development and over which they have no
control and to assist the concerned agencies in their rehabilitation.
Furthermore, the Department of Education aims to ensure such
special protection from all forms of abuse and exploitation and care as is
necessary for the child’s well being, taking into account the primary
rights and duties of parents, legal guardians, or other individuals who are
legally responsible and exercise custody over the child.
Primarily this policy seeks to ensure that the Rights of a Child as
enshrined in our Constitution are exercised, respected and defended by
the State through its agencies and institutions.
OBJECTIVE
The Department of Education promotes a zero- tolerance policy for
any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying
and other forms of abuse.
PRINCIPLES
1. Schools shall be conducive to learning and children shall have
the right to education free from fear;
2. All children shall be protected from all forms of abuse and
bullying to develop self-esteem and self-confidence;
3. Schools shall advocate a positive and non-violent mode of
disciplining children to foster self-discipline and to improve self-esteem;
4. Corporal punishment shall not be imposed on any child in
school for the purpose of discipline, training or control;
5. School Heads shall take steps to prevent bullying and ensure that
the appropriate interventions, counseling and other services, are
provided for the victims of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination
and bullying;
6. Pupils, students or learners shall respect the rights of others and
refrain from committing acts of bullying and peer violence;
7. Parents shall be actively involved in all school activities or
events that raise awareness on children’s rights, positive discipline, and
the prevention of bullying;
8. Visitors and guest shall be oriented on the Child Protection
Policy;
9. All schools shall establish a Child Protection Committee (CPC)
which shall be composed of the following members:
a) School Head/Administrator- Chairperson
b) Guidance Counselor/Teacher-Vice Chairperson
c) Teacher representative as designated by the Faculty Club
d) Parent representative as designated by the Parents and Teachers
Association.
e) Representative of pupils, students and learners as designated by the
Supreme Student Council Representative from the Community as
designated by the Punong Barangay, preferably a member of the
Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUPILS, STUDENTS AND
LEARNERS (Section 9 of DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)
Pupils, students and learners shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
A. Comply with the school’s regulations, as long as they are in harmony
with their best interests. Pupils, students and learners shall refrain from:
1) Engaging in discrimination, or leading a group of pupils or students to
discriminate another, with reference to one’s physical appearance,
weaknesses and status of any sort;
2) Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative;
3) Participating in behavior of other students that is illegal, unsafe or
abusive;
4) Marking or damaging school property, including books, in any way;
5) Engaging in fights or any aggressive behavior;
6) Introducing into the school premises or otherwise possessing
prohibited articles, such as deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic and
noxious substances, cigarettes and pornographic material; and
7) Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to another.
An allegation that any of these acts has been committed shall not
be used to curtail the basic rights, or interpreted to defeat the objectives
of this Department Order.
A) Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of
development, maturity, and demonstrated capabilities, with a proper
regard for the rights and welfare of other persons;
B) Respect another person’s rights regardless of opinion, status,
gender, ethnicity, religion, as well as everyone’s moral and physical
integrity; and
C) Observe the Code of Conduct for pupils, students and learners.
FUNCTIONS OF THE CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE
(Section 10 (B) of DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)
a) Draft a school child protection policy with a code and a plan to ensure
child protection safety, which shall be reviewed every 3 years
b) Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities
for the protection of children from abuse;
c) Develop and implement a school-based referral and monitoring
system;
d) Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from
significant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs;
e) Identify, refer and if appropriate, report to the appropriate offices
cases involving child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and
bullying;
f) Give assistance to parents or guardians, whenever necessary in
securing expert guidance counselling from appropriate offices or
institutions;
g) Coordinate closely with the Women and Child Protection Desks of
the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Local Social Welfare and
Development Office (LSWDO), other government agencies, and nongovernmental (NGOs) as may be appropriate;
h) Monitor implementation of positive measures and effective
procedures in providing the necessary support for the child and for those
who care for the child; and
g) Ensure that children's right to be heard are respected and upheld in all
matters and procedures affecting their welfare.
This School Handbook is compiled and prepared by the following
personnel under the guidance of School Administration/Principal:
AUBREY B. DOMINGO
Grade 7 Coordinator
GEMMA CONCEPCION F.CORPUZ
Grade 8 Coordinator
ROSELA A. ADOLFO
Grade 9 Coordinator
SAMUEL G. ZABALA
Fourth Year Coordinator
CORY E. ANCHO
In-charge of Layout
EUFEMIA A. FERRER
Faculty President/Guidance Coordinator
RUMLEY A. YAP
Principal-I
AGREEMENT
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Date
We, the undersigned parents and students, have carefully read the
Student’s Handbook and understood the provisions therein. We promise
to abide by them and will cooperate in its implementation so that the
school objectives will be realized.
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Name of Student
Year & Section: ____________________________
Name of Father: ____________________________
Name of Mother: ___________________________
Name of Guardian: _________________________
Complete Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________________________
Mobile/Telephone Number: ___________________________
__________________________
Student’s Signature
__________________________
Mother’s Signature
__________________________
Father’s Signature
__________________________
Guardian’s Signature
*Note: The above mentioned names are the only official persons who will transact business in
the school regarding the above-named student.