STUDENT ACTIVITY DAY GUIDELINES
(Revised )
School Year 2023-2024
Status: Revised
Date of Revision:09222023
Initial Date of Release: 09052023
Description
A Student Activity Day can be a valuable and well-justified addition to an educational institution's
calendar. This day typically involves students participating in various extracurricular and cocurricular activities outside of their regular academic coursework
Rationale
Designating a "Student Activity Day" in a school or educational institution can be a beneficial
approach to balance academic and extracurricular activities. This is aligned with the school's goals
and objectives to strengthen the total development of individuals. The rationale for such a day is
to ensure that students can engage in a variety of non-academic activities without disrupting their
regular class schedules.
Here are some reasons to support the idea of a Student Activity Day:
1. Balanced Development: The primary goal of education is not only to impart knowledge
but also to nurture well-rounded individuals. By dedicating a specific day to student
activities, the school can ensure that students can develop not only academically but also
socially, emotionally, and physically.
2. Minimizing Disruptions: Allowing extracurricular activities to take place on a designated
day reduces interruptions in regular academic schedules. This ensures that students can
focus on their studies during the rest of the week without distractions.
3. Holistic Growth: Extracurricular activities provide students with opportunities to explore
their interests and passions beyond the classroom. This can include sports, arts, clubs,
community service, and more. These activities contribute to a well-rounded education that
fosters character development and a sense of purpose.
4. Time Management Skills: Having a dedicated day for activities encourages students to
learn time management skills. They need to balance their academic responsibilities with
their participation in extracurriculars, teaching them valuable life skills.
5. Community Building: Extracurricular activities often involve teamwork, leadership, and
collaboration. These experiences can foster a sense of belonging and community among
students, helping them develop social skills and relationships that can last a lifetime.
6. Stress Reduction: By providing a break from regular classes, a Student Activity Day can
help reduce stress levels among students and teachers. This can lead to improved mental
health and overall well-being.
7. Showcasing Talent: A dedicated day for activities allows students to highlight their talents
and achievements. This can boost self-esteem and motivation, encouraging them to excel
both in and out of the classroom.
8. Alignment with School's Mission: The Student Activity Day aligns with the school's
mission and objectives by emphasizing the importance of holistic development. It
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demonstrates the school's commitment to nurturing students not only academically but also
as well-rounded individuals.
9. Parent and Community Involvement: Activities on this day can also involve parents and
the local community, fostering a sense of partnership between the school and its
stakeholders. This can lead to stronger support for the school's mission and objectives.
In conclusion, dedicating a specific day for student activities while preserving regular academic
classes is a strategic approach that supports the school's goals and objectives of nurturing the total
development of individuals. It ensures that students can excel academically while also participating
in extracurricular activities that contribute to their personal growth and well-being.
Scope
1. These guidelines shall cover all Davao Central College Full-time and Part- Time Faculty.
2. These guidelines shall cover only the MWF classes.
General Guidelines
1. The Activity Day is done every Friday of every week.
2. Activities to be conducted may be co-curricular, organized by the subject faculty or extracurriculars, organized by student clubs and organizations, and Institutional Student
Activities organized by the Office of Student Affairs.
3. Co-curricular activities should be included in the course syllabus as approved by the
Program Head and VP for Academic Affairs.
4. Extra-Curricular activities must be included in the approved Program Plan and Calendar
of Activities of the student clubs and organizations.
5. All co-curricular and extra-curricular activities shall adhere to the school policy on the
conduct of in-campus and off-campus activities.
6. To ensure that academic classes will not fall short on the required number of hours for
student contact, classes will be transferred to the VLE.
7. Every Friday, all instructors, full time and part time, must upload the VLE Minimum
Requirement.
8. VLE monitoring will be done by each Program Dean or Program Head.
Types of Student Activities and Implementation
A. Institutional
1. These are activities organized by the Office of Student Affairs and Services, and
other Support Units that involve all students.
2. All students from all sessions (morning, afternoon, evening) are encouraged,
other times, required to participate. Monitoring of attendance is by the instructor.
3. Student’s attendance corresponds to the activity schedule. Academic classes are
transferred to the VLE.
4. Instructors are required to report according to their loading schedule to attend to the
VLE tasks.
5. No face-to face classes should be conducted during the implementation of
Institutional Activities.
B. Departmental
1. These are activities organized by the specific College Department or Program.
2. Participants are students from the organizing program only.
3. Academic Classes of the organizing program are transferred to the VLE. Other
programs will have face-to-face contact.
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4. General Education teachers handling students of the organizing program will
upload the minimum VLE Requirement.
5. Manner of student and instructor attendance is determined by the organizing
program only.
C. Special Interest Activities
1. These are activities organized by the Student Clubs supervised by the club
moderator inherent to the specific club only.
2. These activities may involve all students but on invitation basis only.
3. No other type of activities will be affected in the conduct of these activities.
MINIMUM VLE REQUIREMENTS FOR MONITORING OF TEACHERS DURING
ACTIVITY DAY
Requirements:
• Key Concept - Page/Lesson (non-downloadable) or File (downloadable)
(Curated or Asynchronous)
• Evaluation - Assignment or Quiz
or Video
Minimum Requirement
All Classes
1. Key Concept - Page/Lesson (non-downloadable) or File
(downloadable) or Video (Curated or Asynchronous)
2. Evaluation — Formative and Summative (posted as Assignment
or Quiz
GUIDELINES FOR VLE MONITORING
1. All full-time and part-time faculty must ensure that all students are enrolled in the VLE.
2. All full-time and part-time faculty are required to be in school during their scheduled time.
3. All full-time and part-time faculty must upload the minimum VLE Requirements on Friday
of every week.
4. Program Head and/ or Program Deans will monitor the VLE every Saturday of every week
5. Program Head and/ or Program Deans will submit a Monitoring Report to the VPAA every
Monday and approved copy should be furnished to HRMD and Finance Office.
-------nothing follows-----Prepared by:
SHEILA T. CAGUIMBAL
OSAS Head
Concurred by:
MARIELOU C. MANGLICMOT, DBM
CBA Dean
SER JAMIER L. LLEGO, MIT, LPT
ITE Head
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ALKHASER V. SAPPAYANI, LPT, MAED
CELA Head
AIMAR H. MONDEJAR
CJE Head
VENGIE R. FULGUERINAS
HM Head
Recommending Approval:
DR. MYRNA P. TUBIGAN
VPAA
Approval:
DR. RUBEN L. DELA CRUZ, RGC
School President
Cf: HRMD and Finance Office
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