BAIS CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

THE CHANGE OF STUDENTS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AS AN EFFECT OF

STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL POLICIES AND DISCIPLINE

AT BAIS CITY NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014

A research proposal submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the subject

RESEARCH II to

Ms. Shelamar C. Garrucha

Jaika C. Adalid

Adah Anadel A. Balbon

Crisha Belle F. Cadiz

Stefanie Marie S. Gonzales

Avegail C. Sanoy

February 26, 2014

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ABSTRACT OF THE PROPOSAL

This study aims to find out the effect of strict implementation of school discipline and the

following of school policies on students. The aim of this study is to lessen the stubbornness of

students studying in a school like Bais City National Science High School and also to improve

the good attitude of the students that is reflected to the school.

The study was conducted through the following steps. First, the researchers made

questionnaires as the primary means for data gathering. The questionnaire contains questions

based on the problem. All of the students of Bais City National Science High School were the

participants of the study. They were given the questionnaires to be answered. After the data were

gathered, it was analyzed and interpreted into two forms: quantitative and qualitative data. The

interpreted data were then made into graphs and tables. The results were recorded. Then, the

researchers will make conclusion based on the results.

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 CHAPTER I

The Problem

Background of the Study

Nowadays, majority of the students are showing unethical attitude towards other people

in the community and in school. Example is their lack of respect for elders and those that are in a

higher rank than them. This is the reason why school discipline and school policies are

implemented at every educational institution. But the stubbornness of students as they take these

policies for granted becomes a difficult and challenging problem. Thus, school discipline and

policies are still ineffective today.

That is why the researchers plan to analyze the effect/s of the strict implementation of

school discipline and the following of school policies.

The result of the study is to change the unethical attitude displayed by students and

provide mental, emotional, spiritual, social and moral development in each individual.

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Related Literature

Since this study aimed to determine the effect/s of the strict implementation of school

discipline and the following of school policies on students performance at school, here are some

useful information for the researchers in understanding the study more.

A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students (or pupils) under the

direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly

compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools. An institution where

higher education is taught is commonly called a university college or university.

A student is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. In its widest

use, student is used for anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking

vocational education or returning to university.

Discipline is a systematic instruction intended to train a person, sometimes literally called

a disciple, in a craft, trade or other activity, or to follow a particular code of conduct or order.

Discipline is a course of actions leading to a greater goal than the satisfaction of the immediate.

A disciplined person is one that has established goal and is willing to achieve that goal at the

expense of his or her immediate comfort.

Policy is a program of actions adopted by a person, group, or government, or the set of

principles on which they are based. Policy may also refer to the process of making important

organizational decisions, including the identification of different alternatives such as programs or

spending priorities, and choosing among them on the basis of the impact they will have. Policies

can also assist both subjective and objective decision-making.

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Theoretical Framework

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE FROM

METHODS ELIMINATION OF
FACULTY AND
STUDENTS
eEFFEF STAFF
STRICT UNETHICAL
IMPLEMENTATION BEHAVIOR
OF SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE APPLICATION OF
CONSEQUENCES
IMPROVE SOCIAL
PROPER FOR STUDENTS
RELATIONS
FOLLOWING OF DISOBEYING
SCHOOL POLICIES

Statement of the Problem

Is the strict implementation of school discipline and school policies still effective

nowadays?

Does the strict implementation of school discipline and school policies lessen the

unethical attitude of the students in BCNSHS?

Does the strict implementation of school discipline and school policies in BCNSHS

change the students way of thinking?

Does the strict implementation of school discipline and school policies at BCNSHS

improve the students mental, emotional, spiritual, social and moral aspects?

Does the strict implementation of school discipline and school policies provide better

relations between the students and their environment?

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 How will the strict implementation of school discipline and school policies affect the

attitude of the students of BCNSHS?

Assumption and/ or Hypothesis

The strict implementation of school discipline and the following of school policies on

students which are implemented at every educational institute such as BCNSHS are very

important to the students who have a lack of respect for elders, and to the students who have bad

attitude. Strict implementation improve students good attitude and also lessen the number of

students that are showing unethical attitudes towards other people.

Definition of Terms

School- an institution for the teaching of students

Student- learner or the one who attends a school

Discipline- training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral

character.

Policy prudence or wisdom in the management of affairs.

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Significance of the Study

This study is significant in such a way that it can lessen the students stubbornness and

change their unethical attitude and provide mental, emotional, spiritual, social and moral

development in each individual.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The said study is conducted for one week only. This study is applicable to all the students

of Bais City National Science High School.

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 CHAPTER II

Design of the Study

METHODOLOGY

Subject or Respondents

In this study, the main respondents are the students of Bais City National Science High

School. There are 143 respondents involved in this study.

Research Instrument

The researchers made questionnaires as the primary mean for gathering data.

Procedure

The researchers used questionnaires as means for gathering data. The questionnaire

contains questions answered by the respondents and these questions are based on the problem

The Effects of Strict Implementation of School Discipline and the following of School Policies

on Students at Bais City National Science High School during the School Year 2013-2014. The

questionnaires were given to the students of Bais City National Science High School. After, data

from the questionnaires were gathered and analyzed by the researchers.

Data Analysis

After the data were gathered, it was analyzed and interpreted. The interpreted data were

made into graphs and tables.

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RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

The respondents of this study are the 143 students of Bais City National Science High

School. The study conducted is using the Descriptive Survey Research Design, which uses

survey questionnaires as the means for collecting data.

GRADE LEVEL POPULATION

Grade 7 44
Grade 8 41
III-Thompson 30
IV-Einstein 28
TOTAL: 143

Vital role of policies and guidelines in school

School policies and guidelines are a must in every educational institution. They

provide clear guidelines on how to confront certain situations when they occur. These

situations may include acts of abuse, violence, or bullying behavior among students. That

is why the researchers included the question:

Is it important to have school policies

and guidelines?

100%
Yes

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 Based on the graph shown above, the respondents unanimously agreed that having school

policies and guidelines are essential to any educational institution, importantly, to Bais City

National Science High School.

The second question stated in the questionnaire How many school policies and

guidelines do you know? will help the researchers determine how knowledgeable students in

Bais City National Science High School about school policies and guidelines.

55
50
45
40 0-2 Guidelines and Policies

35 3-5 Guidelines and Policies

30
6-8 Guidelines and Policies
25
9-11 Guidelines and Policies
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15 More than 11 Guidelines and
Policies
10
5
0
Number of guidelines and policies known

The illustration above shows the number of guidelines and policies that are known by the

students of BCNSHS. The graph contains the following data:

Out of 143 respondents, 1 respondent or 0.7% of the population (represented by the

blue graph) answered 0-2 guidelines and policies.

Out of 143 respondents, 28 respondents or 19.6% of the population (represented by

the red graph) answered 3-5 guidelines and policies.

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 Out of 143 respondents, 42 respondents or 29.4% of the population (represented by

the green graph) answered 6-8 guidelines and policies.

Out of 143 respondents, 19 respondents or 13.3% of the population (represented by

the violet graph) answered 9-11 guidelines and policies.

Out of 143 respondents, 53 respondents or 37% of the population (represented by the

cyan graph) answered more than 11 guidelines and policies.

In general, majority of the respondents know more than 11 policies and guidelines of

Bais City National Science High School which only means that majority of the students studying

at the school are aware about the rules they should abide.

Next question is Do you agree that school policies and guidelines should be followed?.

The pie graph below will show the results.

Respondent's Agreement on the Following of

School Policies and Guidelines

26.6%
31.5% Strongly Agree

Agree

41.2% Fairly Agree

Disagree

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 26.6% of the population (38 respondents) strongly agrees that school policies should be

followed. 41.2% of the population (59 respondents) agrees that school policies and guidelines

should be followed. 31.5% of the population (45 respondents) fairly agrees or agrees but not

with full belief in relation to the need to follow school policies and guidelines.

Even if Bais City National Science High School has rules or policies and guidelines that each

student must abide in, there are still stubborn ones who could not careless about the policies and

guidelines, and not every school faculty and authorities could handle these stubborn students.

Thats why we included the question Should Bais City National Science High School give

consequences to those students who disobey the school policies and guidelines?. And the results

from the survey showed that

Should BCNSHS give consequences to those students

who disobey the school policies and guidelines?

9.8%
Yes

No

Neutral
89.5%

The pie graph shows that 89.5% of the population (128 respondents) agrees to give
consequences to students who disobey the school policies and guidelines, 9.8% (14 respondents)
disagrees to the giving of consequences, and 0.7% (1 respondent) is on the neutral side, neither
agreeing nor disagreeing.

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 As a follow-up on the previous question, we added the question what consequences will

you propose for not following the school policies?. The graph below gives a general idea of

their suggestions and the number of respondents who gave such suggestions.

35

30
25

20

15
10

0
Number of respondents per suggestions
Point Deduction Call the Attention of Parents
Campus Cleaning Service Guidance/Suspension
Anecdotal Record Mixed Suggestions
Depends on the Offense

10 respondents suggested that students who dont follow the school policies should be

punished by letting their adviser deduct points from their grades based on the advisers

preference.

10 respondents suggested that students who dont follow the school policies should be

punished by calling the attention of their parents/guardian and let them know the how

their child performs and behave at school.

33 respondents suggested that students who dont follow the school policies should be

punished by making them do community service in school such as cleaning the campus

surroundings.

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 31 respondents suggested that students who dont follow the school policies should be

punished by letting the student offender see a guidance counselor and give him a few

days suspension based on how grave the offense is.

28 respondents suggested that students who dont follow the school policies should be

punished by letting them sign the anecdotal record attached with their name and offense.

8 respondents suggested mixed suggestions from the ones given above e.g. cleaning

service and calling the attention of parents etc.

9 respondents suggested that the consequence/s given to students who dont follow the

school policies should depend on how grave ones offense is and there should not be a

uniform punishment for all kinds of offense

The remaining 14 respondents answered NO for the previous question so their answers
for this question are not necessary.

For the question in our survey about the effects of strictly following the school rules and
policies, we let the respondents choose among different choices.

Become More Responsible

Feels Hatred

Develop Fear

More Friends

Have More Respect

Gain Restriction

Better School Performance

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130

Number of Responses

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 As seen from the graph, the most visible effect of strictly following the school rules and

policies by the respondents is that they had gain more respect for elders and those that are in

higher rank than them (125 responses), second in rank is that they became more responsible and

disciplined (123 responses), third is that their school performance showed great improvement

(112 responses), fourth is that they gain feeling of restriction or they feel that they are being

controlled (68 responses), and coming in tie is that they also gain more friends and acquaintances

(68 responses), fifth is that they eventually develop fear in going to school (35 responses), and

lastly, they feel hatred towards the school faculty and staff (30 responses).

And for the last question, we asked them why following the school policies and

implementing school discipline at Bais City National Science High School is important and here

are the general results of the survey.

Importance of Strict Following of School Policies and

Implementation of School Discipline
Become
Responsible and
65 Disciplined, 62
60
55 Become better, 52
50
45
40
35
30
25
20 Guided
15 accordingly, 13 Afraid of being in
trouble, 9
10 More Friends, 7
5
0
Number of respondents per response

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 According to the respondents responses, the major importance of following the school

policies and implementing school discipline at Bais City National Science High School is that by

doing this, students will become more responsible, disciplined, and mature (62 responses). In

second place, the importance is that they would become better students and that will serve as a

stepping stone in becoming productive people in the future (52 responses). Third, the importance

is that they would be guided accordingly by these school policies (13 responses). Fourth, the

importance is that they follow school policies because of the fear of being expelled or be in

trouble (9 responses). Lastly, the importance is that they would gain more friends and improve

their social relations (7 responses).

Some students feel positive effects from strictly following the school rules and policies,

some feel negative effects, but majority of them also felt both positive and negative.

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APPENDIX

Survey Questionnaire
(SET A)

Name (optional):__________________________
Sex:________________ Age: _______________ Survey Questionnaire
(SET B)
Name (optional):__________________________
Please answer the questions below. Sex:________________ Age: _______________
Please answer the questions below.
Is it important to have school policies and guidelines?
(Please blacken the circle of your answer)
What do you think are the effects of strictly following the
Yes No school rules and policies? Check all that apply.

How many school policies and guidelines do you know? _________ Perform better in school
(Please put a check mark of your answer) _________ Gain feeling of restriction
__________ 0-2 __________ 9-11 _________ Have more respect for elders and authority
__________ 3-5 __________ More than 11 _________ Become more responsible and disciplined
_________ Gain more friends and acquaintances
__________ 6-8
_________ Develop fear in going to school
_________ Feels hatred towards the school faculty and staff
Do you agree that it should be strictly followed?
(Please put a check mark of your answer) What kind of change will students gain after strictly
__________ Strongly Agree following the school policies and received proper discipline?
__________ Agree Please blacken the circle.
__________ Fairly Agree
For the Better For the Worse
__________ Disagree
__________ Strongly Disagree
As a student, why is it important to follow the school policies
Should Bais City National Science High School give consequences and to implement school discipline at our school? Please
to those students who disobey the school state a brief answer.
policies and guidelines?
Yes No ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
If yes, what consequences will you propose for not following the
school policies? Please answer briefly.

If no, please give a brief reason why.

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CONCLUSION

Therefore, the researchers concluded that the effects of strictly following school policies

and guidelines will reflect on the behavior of the student in an institution and it might be a good

or bad.

With the results given majority of the respondents said that strictly following the school

policies and received proper discipline can gain a change to the student for the better. In such a

way that because of this policies and guidelines the students perform better in school, they have

more respect for elders and authority, and they become more responsible and

disciplined. And with the effective leadership and school-wide consistent follow through is the

belief by students that teachers and administrators are fair in their disciplinary actions. That

requires the school administrators to make fair decisions for individual students and also to the

overall students. In short, the school administrators and teachers must build a reputation for

fairness in order for the students to follow the policies and guidelines of the school.

Students will respect the school policies and guidelines when it is apply consistently. And

by the given results there are 37% of the students know what rules are ought to be followed it is

because of their observation in applying disciplinary actions in every rules they make. And so,

the researchers also concluded that policies and guidelines nowadays are still effective.

The main purpose of school is to provide students with an educational foundation from

which they can build successful independent lives. And by school policies and guidelines the

school will be organized and guide the students in the right path while studying. And maintaining

discipline in schools is essential when creates an effective learning environment.

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RECOMMENDATION

As what the researchers conclude, not only to the students but also for the schools

administrator, teachers and staffs can contribute a lot in following school policies and guidelines

by building a reputation for fairness because the students may feel anger to the schools faculty

and staff because of the inequality. Having a discipline plan is also a good idea in maintaining

discipline in schools. By this, all of the students will be informed of the consequences for

misbehavior.

A leadership from any of the faculty and staff of the school can change the whole

environment. It is because their actions form basis of the overall mood for the school. If they are

consistent with their rules and also consistent in implementing and following those policies and

guidelines the whole body will also do the same thing. On the other hand, if they are other way

around misbehavior will increase.

From administrators to guidance counselors to teachers and lastly to the students, they

must have high expectations for both academic and behavior. It is because for them to discipline

their selves in their daily life following policies and guidelines not only intended for school but

also for the society.

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