School History/Profile Erico T. Nograles National High School which is 2 kms., away from the city hall, is located at Barangay 37-D, Trading Boulevard , Davao City. Almost 2.5 kms. on west north is the Sta Ana National High School , 3.5 kms to the west is the Davao City National High School and 1.5 kms to the south is the Agro Industrial Foundation College. It has an area of 1,816 sq. m. It started as an annex school of Sta Ana National High School on February 28, l991 with 320 first year students from 6 sections. It was managed and supervised by then the school incharge, Mr. Generoso S. Able. With him were the Head TeacherV1, Mrs. Rosalina R. Cerna and 9 other secondary classroom teachers to wit; Mrs. Rosalina G. Cepada, Mr. Pedro Polangcos, Mrs. Ana Fernandez, Mrs, Fortunata Manlunas, Mrs. Elpedia Jumamoy, Mrs. Juniora Llanto, Mrs. Lilia Josue, Mrs. Isabel Fabicon, and Miss Phoebe Ecobiza. Due to the increasing population in the area and somehow good performance shown by the school to the community which resulted to the overwhelming increased of enrolment and through the collaborated effort of Cong. Prospero Nograles of the 1st district of Davao, secretary of Education, Ricardo Gloria, Regional Director, Susana Cabahug, Schools Division Superintendent, Arnold P. Mollaneda, Principal of the Sta Ana National High School, Evelyn P. Mangaron, and Barangay Chairman, Prime Atillo, the school acquired an independent status and became a National High School on October 11, l997. At present, it has 20 instructional classrooms including the computer laboratory room and non-instructional rooms that extend other services like the clinic, library, science laboratory, faculty room, canteen, comfort rooms for boys and girls, rest room for teachers, covered court with stage, SBO office, alumni office, accounting’s office, guidance center, record section office, Office of the Administrative Officer and Office of the Principal. For security and protection, the school is surrounded with a hollow blocked fence. It has one main entrance and two exit gates. Because of its location, the place is considered as depressed area, although the barangay is surrounded with some minimal establishments, such as printing press, tailoring shops, pawnshops, eateries, and wet markets. Most common means of livelihood of the people in the community are fishing, construction laborers, vending and driving. Most of our students come from very low-income family. To augment family income and somehow help their parents, they work as domestic helpers, as peddlers and as tricycad drivers, vis-a vis, they’re exposed to prohibited drugs, petty crimes, and vices. 1 The school is being managed and supervised by Sixty Six (66) personnel (1 – Principal, 2-Head Teachers, 4-Curriculum Heads, 1-Career Guidance Advocate, 56teachers) who are equipped and powered with technology, likewise with full and untiring support of the benefactor and stakeholders, and the PTA who are also guided by its vision and mission, together hold and stand as one to serve, render services and with utmost commitment to deliver the quality education each clientele deserves. VISION: The Erico T. Nograles National High School is one of the centers of excellence. It turns out graduates imbued with values and attitudes, distinct of a true Filipino, equipped with world class skills and capabilities that contribute to building a cohesive, peaceful and progressive society. MISSION: The Erico T. Nograles National High School - Shall train, equip and prepare the Filipino youth to be globally competitive; - Shall provide to the Filipino youth the opportunity to benefit from high quality of Basic Education and training within the context of MakaDiyos, Maka-Tao, Maka-Bayan, at Maka-Kalikasan. To realize its vision and mission and as part of the school improvement plan, the body framed up and committed to adopt the 5 goals with their corresponding objectives to wit, I – Curriculum Goals Develop appropriate method in the achievement of higher learning outcomes Improve student performance in all learning areas Monitor and evaluate teachers’ activities Improve reading comprehension of slow learners Intensify a comprehensive and effective curriculum in the achievement of quality and higher learning outcome 2 2. Learning Environment Goals Establish a safe and friendly environment to everyone Improve attendance of students Encourage teachers to use ICT as one of the strategies in the presentation of lessons Create an atmosphere that is conducive to both teachers and learners 3. Staff Management Goals Empower teachers in the implementation of PSSLC Improve communication skills Offer enhancement program to improve teaching competencies of and encourage computer literacy among teachers Encourage teachers to enroll for further studies Provide regular constructive feedbacks on teacher’s actual classroom teaching performance 4. Resource Management Goals Allocate funds in the acquisition of most needed school facilities Keep posted of accurate listing of school property Upgrade, sustain and keep the computer laboratory functional to both teachers and learners Increase teachers’ competencies in their respective area of concentration 5. Community Goals Maintain a harmonious relationships with people in the community Encourage more stakeholders to actively participate in school activities Improve the academic achievements of the students Enhance the commitments of teachers in giving and delivering quality education to students 3 The STATISTICAL DATA OF ENROLMENT School Year Males Females Total 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 176 559 734 770 890 813 948 1,088 1,214 1,242 1,388 1,469 1,406 1,322 1,141 1,140 1,124 1,111 917 819 795 737 752 144 464 612 742 922 806 904 1,058 1,071 1,122 1,275 1,312 1,197 1,134 1,043 1,031 1,146 1047 958 830 767 726 727 320 1,023 1,346 1,521 1,812 1,619 1,852 2,146 2,285 2,364 2,663 2,781 2,603 2,456 2,184 2,171 2,270 2158 1875 1649 1562 1463 1479 Number of Sections 7 30 34 34 34 34 34 36 36 36 38 38 36 38 38 38 40 38 36 36 34 32 30 4 LIST OF PERSONNEL as of AUGUST 2013 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Name of Personnel’s Agunod, Catherine C. Alba, Antonia A. Ambag, Philip A. Apolinar, Belinda M. Arcenal, Flora C. Asilo, Leo B. Basco,Jacqueline L. Beatisula, Ana Marie S. Blason, Sherwin Roy C. Brusas, Enriqueta F. Butlig, Levi V. (Admin. Asst. III) Cadapat, Norie C. Calungsod, Judith A Cerojales, Leodegaria B. Chua, Maileen R. Colindres, Merelin B. Constantino, Alex A. De Guia, Nelia L. (HT-III) De Jesus, Fe B. – LSB Dela Pena, Emelyn Nelia A. Delas Alas, Ramon B. Del Valle, Joseph F. Detros, Ma. Luisa M. – (LSB) Enanoria,,Marydel G. Encabo, Ethel A. Encabo, Merlyn T. Fernandez, Rosella R. Florino, Melanio Jr. R. Garcia, , Helin P. Gonzales, Liezel O. (Admin.Asst.II) Guardiano, Brenda C. Gultiano, Milrose Yvette B. Gumapac, Debbie V. Gumban, Amelia A. ITEM No. T1 T1 T3 T1 T3 SSP2 HT1 T1 T1 T1 AA3 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 HT3 T1 MT1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T1 T3 AA2 T1 T3 T1 T3 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 ITEM Name of Personnel’s Jagunos, Epifanio L. – (LSB) Lamentac, Rodrigo R. Licera, Hebe L. Limjuco, Edgar E.- (Admin. Aide Casual GAA) Lobino, Evangeline L. Lupas, Marlon P. Mingo, Edgardo Jr. A. Manlanot, Emma L. Manlunas, Fortunata B. Marimon, Elsa B. Moises, Robert B. Nangcas, Noli J.- (Detailed from SJNHS) Oliamot, Ana G. – (LSB) Padonia, Aida G. Padonia, Carmelito G. Palabrica, Clarita C. Pasco, Ruby M. Patosa, Dalisa I. Penaflorida, Nida G. Perez, Marissa A. Polangcos, Pedro O. Resula, Ryan P. Riva, Marivic A. Saberon, Merly B. Salasayo, Norma A. Salig, Tarciana A. (GdnceCnslr-I) Sedillo, Ador Y. Siete, Alma M. Tablante, Clemen S. Taya, Merlita G. Torrefiel, Amelia B. Vanguardia, Jimmy D. Vigil, Alvin M. Villahermosa, Edwina U. 5 T1 T1 T1 AA T1 T1 T1 T1 T3 T2 T1 T1 T1 T1 T2 T2 T1 T1 T1 T3 MT1 T1 T1 T1 T1 GC1 T3 T1 T3 T3 T3 T1 T1 T1 II. ORGNIZATIONAL SET-UP FILIPINO DEPARTMENT No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name of Incumbent Teachers Agunod, Catherine C. Taya, Merlita G. Brusas, Enriqueta F. Cadapat, Norie C. Colindres, Merelin B. Encabo, Merlyn T. Riva, Marivic A. Salasayo, Norma A. Item Number OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750177-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750006-2010 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784688-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784665-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750037-2001 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750906-2002 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750213-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750905-2002 Position Title and Salary Grade Teacher 1-11 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 2 – 12 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 - 11 Teacher 3 – 13 Remarks Acting Department Head 3rd Year Curriculum Head Grade 8 Level Head ENGLISH DEPARTMENT No Name of Incumbent Teachers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Dela Peña, Emelyn Nelia A. Perez, Marissa A. Apolinar, Belinda M. Beatisula, Ana Marie S. Enanoria, Marydel G. Florino, Melanio Jr. A. Siete, Alma M. Ulanday, Marjory M. Villahermosa, Edwina U. Item Number OSEC-DECSB-MTCR1-750071-2001 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750024-2003 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750908-2002 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-790579-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750040-2001 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750907-2002 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750232-2000 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750176-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750039-2001 Position Title and Salary Grade Remarks Master Teacher 1 – 18 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Acting Department Head Detailed @ SANHS MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Name of Incumbent Teachers Morales, Armando S. Gultiano, Milrose Yvette B. Gumban, Amelia A. Constantino, Alex A. Delas Alas, Ramon B. Manlanot, Emma L. Mingo, Edgardo Jr. A. Sedillo, Ador Y. Blason, Sherwin Roy C. Item Number Position Title and Salary Grade OSEC-DECSB-MTRCH1-750028-2005 Master Teacher 1 – 18 Detailed @ Division Office OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750016-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750175-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750215-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784670-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784663-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750037-2009 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750124-2009 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784668-2009 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Acting Department Head Remarks 6 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name of Incumbent Teachers Basco, Jacqueline L. Manlunas, Fortunata B. Arcenal, Ma. Flora C. Ates, Maria Fe M. Del Valle, Joseph F. Fernandez, Rosella R. Alba, Antonia A. Saberon, Merly B. Item Number OSEC-DECB-HTEACH1-750019-2007 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-755046-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750007-2010 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784705-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784721-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-790595-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784715-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-790597-1998 Position Title and Salary Grade Head Teacher 1 – 14 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Remarks Department Head 4th Year Curriculum Head Detailed @ Cabantian NHS ARALING PANLIPUNAN DEPARTMENT No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Name of Incumbent Teachers De Guia, Nelia L. Polangcos, Pedro O. Lamentac, Rodrigo R. Lobino, Evangeline L. Moises, Robert B. Resula, Ryan P. Calungsod, Judith A. Item Number OSEC-DECSB-HT3-750113-2003 OSEC-DECSB-MTCH1-752850-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-787776-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-790561-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-784661-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750178-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750036-2001 Position Title and Salary Grade Head Teacher 3 – 16 Remarks Department Head Master Teacher 1 – 18 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Grade 7 Level Head TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name of Incumbent Teachers Torrefiel, Amelia B. Tablante, Clemen S. Padonia, Carmelito G. Garcia, Helin P. Gumapac, Debbie V. Padonia, Aida G. Patosa, Dalisa I. Ambag, Philip A. Vanguardia, Jimmy D. Vigil, Alvin M. Item Number OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750042-2001 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750122-2009 OSEC-DECSB-TCH2-750244-2009 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750009-2011 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750096-2009 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-790581-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-790587-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH3-750008-2011 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750174-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750228-2000 Position Title and Salary Grade Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 2 – 12 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 3 – 13 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Remarks Acting Department Head MAPEH DEPARTMENT No. 1 2 3 Name of Incumbent Teachers Palabrica, Clarita C. Cerojales, Leodegaria B. Chua, Maileen R. Item Number OSEC-DECSB-TCH2-750198-2010 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750904-2002 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750205-2005 Position Title and Salary Grade Teacher 2 – 12 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Remarks Acting Department Head 7 4 5 Peñaflorida, Nida G. Licera, Hebe L. OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-790589-1998 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-790609-1998 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 VALUES DEPARTMENT No. 1 2 3 4 Name of Incumbent Teachers Marimon, Elsa B. Encabo, Ethel A. Guardiano, Brenda C. Lupas, Marlon P. Item Number OSEC-DECSB-TCH2-750009-2011 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750214-2008 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750230-2000 OSEC-DECSB-TCH1-750216-2008 Position Title and Salary Grade Teacher 2 – 12 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Teacher 1 – 11 Remarks Acting Department Head A. Teaching Staff Job Description 1. Secondary School Principal As the Chief Executive Officer of the school, he is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the instructional program and its related activities of the institution and provides an environment conducive for learning and for the general discipline of the school in line with school Vision-Mission and Goals. 2. Subject Area Department Heads a. He/She monitors teachers in their classes to ensure that the educational programs of the department are properly imparted to the students. b. He/She provides assistance to teachers in improving teaching techniques and strategies. 3. Curriculum Heads Student’s development is the main focus. Sees to it that programs and objectives of the school pertaining to academic, co-curricular activities, extracurricular activities, outreach program that supports instructional program as defined in the Vision-Mission and Goals are properly implemented. 4. Master Teachers a. He/She gives support to new teachers in the subject. b. He/She gives demonstration lesson for new teachers and he/she helps intensify potential demonstration teachers. 5. Homeroom Section Adviser He/She is responsible for the students discipline, classroom routines, homeroom sessions, and implements directives from the in the office of the school principal, the class/ section entrusted to him/her and together with the administration works with student closely in the attainment of Vision –Mission and Goals. 8 B. Non-Teaching Staff and their Job Description 1. Acting Administrative Officer/Statistician He/She implements administrative policies, prepares communications and reports, prepares/updates records of teaching and non-teaching personnel including the 201 file and performs other functions as directed by the School Head. 2. Career Guidance Advocate He/She is delegated with authority and responsibility for the implementation, coordination unit of direction and operation of the School Guidance Program and Activities in line with the Vision-Mission and Goals. 3. Librarian He/She classifies books, references, periodicals, bulletin, newspapers and other printed materials for effective use. She is also responsible for the implementation of different library policies of the school in line with the Vision-Mission and Goals. 4. Registrar/Record In-Charge He/She takes responsibility over the systematic management, documentation and safe keeping of student’s records. 5. Prefect of Discipline He/She is responsible in the full implementation of all school policies pertaining to the students and the school Rules and Regulation stated in the Student Handbook. 6. Administrative Assistant II/ Disbursing Officer He/She prepares reports on cash advances, disbursements made and other related reports every month for audit. 7. Administrative Assistant III/ Bookkeeper He/She drafts budget for the whole year, prepares payroll and vouchers for all transactions. She keeps journals, trial balance and other financial reports. 8. Administrative Aide/Clerk He/She assists the bookkeeper in accounting reports, pays bills of the school, submits reports and he/she verifies and check communication. 9. Utility Worker 9 He/She cleans assigned offices, restrooms and its immediate surroundings, including equipments and furniture. 10. Security Guards He/She is responsible in safeguarding the life of students and personnel as well as the school properties and make referral whenever necessary. 11. Supply Officer He/She is responsible for the release and distribution of all supplies needed by the school personnel in the performance of their official functions. 12. Property Custodian He/She supervises a group of personnel engage in property procurement, prepares requisitions of supplies, books and equipments, records, checks and accounts, materials, books and equipment and all accountable properties, prepares annual inventory and prepares advertisement for bids. IV. SCHOOL POLICIES GOVERNING STUDENTS A. Admission 1. Erico Teruel Nograles National High School accepts transferees and Balik-Aral Requirements for enrolment a. New Students/transferees Form 138-A or report card, certificate of good moral character, photocopy of NSO birth certificate, ID picture (1x1) and prescribed haircut for boys. Undergo counseling and attend orientation seminar of parents or official guardian. b. Old students- Form 138-A or report card -Attend orientation- seminar with parents and official guardian/s. -Students with failing grades will clear first their old accounts then attend counseling at the Guidance office. 2. Enrolment Procedure a. Present Form 138-A or Report Card to the enrolling committee for assessment. b. Accomplish the enrolment form. Both the student and parent should sign the said form. c. Return the accomplished form to the chairperson of the enrolment committee. 10 B. Promotion B.1 For Undergraduate Retained students need to repeat only the failed subjects. Promotion shall be by subject and by number of units. A student shall be retained in the year level if he/she has failures of three (3) units or more during the regular school year and unables to take up the failed subject during the summer sessions. B.2 For Graduating Nobody is allowed to graduate if he/she has lack unit. C. Guidelines on the Rating System (Dep.Ed. Order No. 76 s. 2010) 1. Time Allotment and Unit Credits Learning Areas Unit Credits No. of Minutes/Week English Science Mathematics Filipino Makabayan Araling Panlipunan Tech.Livelihood Educ. MAPEH CAT E.P. 1.5 1.8 1.5 1.2 300 minutes/week 360 minutes/week 300minutes/week 240minutes/week 1.2 1.2 1.2 0.3 0.6 (1st and 2nd year) 0.9 (3rd and 4th year) 240minutes/week 240minutes/week 240minutes/week 35hours/school year 120minutes/week 180minutes/week The time allotment includes the following: 1. An Outdoor science investigatory project at least once a week. 2. Citizenship Advancement Training (restructuring of the Citizen Army Training) in the fourth year using English as a medium of instruction. 3. Practical work skills development activities outside the classroom ex. Minor repair of school facilities as practicum in Civil Technology of Industrial Arts. 2. Medium of Instruction English is the medium of instruction in the following subjects: English, Science, Mathematics, and TLE Filipino shall be used as the medium of instruction in the following subjects: In Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health (MAPEH) the medium of instruction shall follow the language of the textbook. 11 3. Grading System There are four grading periods using the averaging method. This means that the grades from the first grading to fourth grading will be added then divided by four to get the final grades. The numerical system of grading shall be used and grades shall be expressed in multiples of one. There shall be no maximum grade in any grading period. The lowest passing grade in any subject shall be 75. The lowest grade to appear in the report card that can be given to the student after the transmutation of performance shall be 65. The grade in each subject shall be leveled in certain criteria weighted accordingly as follows: Filipino 3.4.2 Araling Panlipunan Markahang Pagsusulit 25% Markahang Pagsusulit 20% Performance/Partisipasyon 50% Maikling Pagsubok/Unit Test 20% Interaksyong Pangklase Partisipayong Pangklase 30% (indibidwal 35%) Proyekto/Output 20% (pangkatan 15%) Takdang-Gawain 10% Pagsulat ng Output 25% 100% (Lingguhang Output 15%) (Komposisyon 10%) 100% 3.4.3 Edukasyong Pagpapahalaga Markahang Pagsusulit 25% Partisipasyong Pangklase 40% Pagsusulat ng Output 25% Behebyor 10% 100% 3.4.4 English Periodical Test Participation/Performance Project (Theme writing) (written outputs, book report) 3.4.5 Science Periodical Test Participation/Performance Quizzes Project/Outputs Assignments 3.4.6 Mathematics Periodical Test Participation Quizzes Long Test/Unit Test Assignments/Project/Output 3.4.7 T.L.E. Periodical Test Quizzes Participation/Performance Projects/Output 25% 35% 10% 20% 10% 100% 25% 10% 45% 20% 25% 50% 25% 100% 3.4.8 M A P E H Periodical Test Quizzes Participation/Performance Project/Output 15% 30% 15% 15% 25% 100% 25% 10% 40% 25% 12 The grades for Makabayan shall be computed based on the percentage weights of the components subjects. Example: (1st and 2nd year) Subject Aral.Pan. MAPEH TLE EP Individual Rating 85 83 87 86 Percentage Weight 28.57% 28.57% 28.57% 14.29% Result 24.28 2s3.71 24.85 12.29 85.13 Example: (3rd and 4th year) Subject Individual Rating Aral.Pan. 85 MAPEH 87 TLE 89 EP 88 Percentage Weight 26.66% 26.66% 26.66% 20.02% Result 22.66 23.19 23.73 17.62 87.20 3.6 Students who represents the school for contest either division, regional, and national level shall be excused from their classes. 4. Criteria for Graduating Students Students who meet the number of unit requirements can graduate. 5. Awards/Honors a. Candidates for honors, at any level, shall be drawn from the top ten (10) student of the class. They must not have a final grade lower than 80% in any subject. b. The top ten graduating students shall be ranked using the 7-3 point scheme (7 point for academic performance and 3 points for leadership in 20-curriculum activities). c. The student’s grade in the previous curriculum level shall not be considered in the ranking of honors for graduating students. d. In case of tie, candidates may both be declared for the honor ranking for example: Valedictorian, Salutatorian, First Honorable Mention, etc. e. Students who transfer during the school year shall not be eligible for honors for that year. f. A student who has been suspended for serious disciplinary action shall be disqualified for honor for the curriculum year during which the suspension is imposed. g. Recognition shall be given for the achievement of students in (specific) special circular areas. h. Any teacher who is related within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity to any honor candidate must not set for being member of selection committee. i. The head of the school as chairman of the selection committee in his absence, the curriculum head take his place, shall make the final announcement of honors shall be made not later than fifteen (15) working days before the commencement exercises. 6. Report Card 13 Report cards are issued four (4) times a year. Parents and official guardians of students with failing grades are requested to visit the school once a month to confer with the teacher adviser and the subject teachers. D. School Uniform Students are required to wear the prescribed Erico Teruel Nograles National High School uniform. a. Girls -white blouse with sports collar, logo at the upper left side. -blue pleated skirt -black shoes with white socks b. Boys -white polo with collar and school pocket seal -dark colored pants -any color or type of shoes and white socks -plain white under shirt -prescribed hair (2X3) d. P.E. uniform should be worn every Friday. Identification Card (ID) 1. The identification card of students are color-coded for easier identity: Green Freshmen First year Yellow Sophomore Second year Red Juniors Third year Blue Seniors Fourth year 2. The ID card be presented to the Security Guard upon entry at the gate and is worn by the students while inside the campus. 3. The ID must be worn by the student where he/she represents the school of official function. 4. The ID is non-transferable. Lending it to other student and tampering are strictly prohibited. 5. Students who lost his/her ID must secure another ID. Payment for the replacement is done at he cashier and should see the guidance counselor. V. BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE A. Rules and Regulations 1. Attends classes and school activities regularly 2. Any student who incurred ten successive absences without proper information and has no valid reason may be dropped from the list by the adviser. 3. Wears the school prescribed uniform everyday during classes and school activities 4. Wears school ID upon entering the school campus 5. Have a haircut of 2” x 3” for boys every end of the month for inspection 6. Observes cleanliness and orderliness of the school at all times 14 7. Respects the rights, dignity and properties of others 8. Demonstrates courtesy to teachers and other school employee and co-students B. Use of Cell Phones Guidelines: a. Phones should be turned off or in silent mode during class hours and school activities. b. Phones that are seen or heard beeping by the teacher during class hours and school activities will be confiscated and given to the prefect of discipline for safekeeping. c. Confiscated phones in all year level should be kept by the prefect of discipline for first offense (2 days), second offense (1 week) and third offense (2 weeks). d. Bringing of phones in school is discouraged. The school is not responsible for any loss thereof. If Any student who fails to abide any of these rules and regulations shall be subjected to disciplinary action. VI. CAMPUS RESPONSIBILITIES The student is the personal link between the school and the parents, every student is encouraged to: 1. Respect members of the school community, Rules, Policies and Regulations of the school. 2. Be inside the school campus before 6:30 AM for the morning classes and 1:40 PM for the afternoon classes, coming to school beyond this time is considered late. 3. Be on time in all classroom and school activities. 4. Stop and stand straight wherever the Morning Prayer, Pambansang Awit, Panatang Makabayan, Regional Hymn and School Hymn are being recited and sung repectively. 5. Avoid spitting on corridors, stairways or anywhere. Doing such is a bad habit. 6. Faculty room is solely for teachers, students who wish to see and talk to the teacher may wait for her outside. 7. Refrain from playing during class hours unless supervised by a teacher. Classroom Responsibilities Students are steward of all the properties in the school and inside the classroom. 1. Say a prayer before and after each class period. 2. Sits in accordance to the seat plan. 3. Asks permission from the teacher once she/he may leave the classroom for some valid reasons. 4. Keeps off from the teacher’s table and chair unless requested to do so. 5. Be responsible for the maintenance of the orderliness and cleanliness inside and its surroundings of the room, armchairs, and cabinets. 15 During classroom activities, he/she is expected to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Actively participate in class discussion. Show concern and respect by listening to teachers and classmates. Sit properly and stand up when called for. Avoid laughing at the mistakes of others. Jot down notes and assignments. Parental Responsibilities In school, the teacher – advisers and administrators are the parents of students. In this manner, the school needs the assurance of help and cooperation of parents. So, we request you to: 1. Attend religiously the different PTA assemblies and homeroom meetings. 2. Ask/ Sign/ Check/ Return report cards or any communication sent to you through your child or if possible come and visit us. 3. Appoint officially in writing your guardian who will assume your responsibilities and act in your name, if your child is not living with you. 4. Make personal appointments and personal follow-up with the teacher adviser, subject teacher, prefect of discipline and guidance counselor as to your child’s grades and behavior. 5. Come with your child/ official guardian during enrolment/ registration period so that you may sign together on the agreement rules and regulation. VII. ACTS CONSIDERED VIOLATION OF SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE. Penalties are imposed in order to make students aware of the importance of the law and order which is necessary factor in attaining self-discipline. A. Minor Offense * cutting classes / truancy - absenteeism / tardiness non-wearing of complete prescribed uniform wearing indecent clothes and accessories (for boys earrings, tattoo in any part of the body, tattooed pants) nuisance in the class littering / cheating Disciplinary Procedure for Minor Offense: The teacher calls the attention of the student, the student is brought to the guidance office, a warning is given and counseling should be done by the Career Guidance Advocate before clearance is issued to the said student. 16 B. Major Offense - member of undesirable group or gangs uttering unpleasant words insinuating troubles passing non-authorized exit playing during school hours not unless a part of the subject hazing / improper display of affection non-wearing of ID / lending ID to other students discourtesy quarrelsome / troublesome gross misconduct assaulting a teacher, school authority, agents or fellow student smoking inside the school premises vandalizing, writing or destroying school property such as chairs, tables, windows, books and laboratory equipment gambling drinking intoxicant liquor carrying deadly weapon extorting or asking money from others fighting / causing injury to others using / possessing prohibited drugs immorality, sexual harassment threatening students or faculty members or school authority from discharging their duties and from attending classes forging or tampering any school records and credential blasphemy, using dirty and obscene word provoking incidents, detrimental to the good name of the school throwing of stones, sticks, knives or toy guns and harm others stealing/ inciting sedition and rebellion bullying (student – student / student – teacher) Disciplinary Procedure for Major Offense 1. Teachers or any person in authority will refer students to the Prefect of Discipline. It is understood that the adviser will report all pertinent facts and has given enough reminder and pieces of advice to the students but repeatedly do the same. 2. The Prefect of Discipline will schedule a dialogue and investigation in his office with the adviser and Career Guidance Advocate. 3. Investigation are as follows: Prefect of Discipline Adviser Subject Teacher during the incident Career Guidance Advocate Curriculum Head/ Grade Level Head 4. The parent or official guardian of the erring student is invited to visit the school for a dialogue pertaining to the particular charges against their child. 17 5. After the conference, the committee shall deliberate on the results. The parent / guardian and the student shall be informed personally on the decision of the committee. 6. The student will be sanctioned by the Prefect of Discipline, no disciplinary will applied upon any student except for cause as defined in rules and regulations of the school. The punishment shall commensurate with the nature and gravity of the offense either suspension or exclusion. Punitive suspension – prevention of a student from attending classes and thus taking any examination, quizzes and graded recitation given during the specified period. He shall be given a failing mark for not having attended classes nor be given special examination to make up them later. Exclusion – a penalty which the school is allowed to exclude or drop the name of the student from the school roll who repeatedly committed serious major and minor offenses. Transfer of credentials is immediately issued. C. Other Rules and Regulations 1. Attend the flag ceremony every morning and flag retreat every Monday afternoon and Friday afternoon. 2. Incase of absence, the student must present his/her excuse letter signed by his parent or official guardian. 3. When living the campus during class hours, he/she must ask permission from the subject teacher. 4. Parent or guardian must get the report card especially those with failing grades. VIII. STUDENT ACTIVITIES A. Co-curricular and extra curricular activities The different activities are under the supervision of their advisers and department heads. All meetings and activities must be held only with the knowledge of the adviser and be noted by the department heads with written approval of the Principal. B. Student Publication Erico T. Nograles National High School has two official publication, “Trading Pen” and “Gamu-gamo”. Both are run by the student staff and supervised by designated moderators. C. Student Government/ Supreme Student Government The SSG is under the supervision of the Araling Panlipunan Department with a designated SSG Adviser and assistant Adviser with no specific term of office given. D. BSP / GSP 18 Its purpose is to contribute to the development of young boys and girls in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individual and responsible citizens and members of their local, national and international communities. E. Organization/ School Clubs The following are recognized by the school: - Student Supreme Government (SSG) - BSP / GSP - MAPEH Club - MATH Club - Filipino Club - English Club - Science Club - TLE Club - Adolescence Health Advocates (AHA) - Rotary Club * Organized by the school to strengthen the academic and instructional programs that are held on specific time and date. IX. STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES A. Guidance and Counseling To help student become more self-directive and well – integrated individual. B. School Clinic This is maintained by a designated teacher whose service is available to student, faculty members with complain of common aches and pains. The clinic provides first aid treatment. C. School Library - The library is open from Monday to Friday Daily newspapers are always available It is manned with designated and accommodating teacher D. Science Laboratory Guided experiments are held in the laboratory. The laboratory has apparatus and chemicals needed by science classes. Designated Science Teacher takes charge of the laboratory and is responsible for maintenance and maximum use of the facilities. E. Computer Laboratory The school has a fully air – conditioned computer laboratory for students, teachers and employees, this is a venue for computer literacy. 19 Agreement of Compliance After having carefully read and understood the contents of this hand book. I pledge to comply with the rules and regulations herein stated and I will be held responsible for any violations of the provision of said handbook. _____________________________________ (Printed Name and Signature of Student) Conformed: __________________________________ (Printed Name and Signature of Parents) Excuse Slip _________________________ (Date) To: The Advisers and Subject Teachers Erico T. Nograles National High School Sir/Madam: Pleased excuse my son/daughter _________________________________________ of (Name of Student) _____________________________ was absent from the class for __________________ day(s). (Year & Section) Reason: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________ (Printed Name and Signature of Parent) 20 Excuse Slip _________________________ (Date) To: The Advisers and Subject Teachers Erico T. Nograles National High School Sir/Madam: Pleased excuse my son/daughter _________________________________________ of (Name of Student) _____________________________ was absent from the class for __________________ day(s). (Year & Section) Reason: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________ (Printed Name and Signature of Parent) Student Pass Slip _________________________ (Date) To: The Officer of the Day and Guard on Duty Erico T. Nograles National High School Sir/Madam: Please allow __________________________________ to go out from the school campus due to (Name /Year & Section) __________________________________________________ from ______ up to ________. (Reasons of going out) (time out) (time in) _______________________________________ (Printed Name and Signature of Section Adviser) Note: Approved by PTA General Assembly July 2009. 21