In consonance with the implementation of Republic Act No.

10533, otherwise known as

Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K to 12 Law), this Office informs all concerned of the following
awards and recognition policies effectives SY 2016-2017, to wit:

1. Classroom Awards are recognition given to learners in each class or section. Awardees are
given merit by the adviser and/or other subject teachers in recognition of the learners’
outstanding performance in class.
2. Grade level Awards are given to qualified learners for every grade level at the end of the
school year. Candidates for the awards are deliberated by the Awards committee (AC) if they
have met the given criteria.
3. Special Recognition is given by the school to the learners who have represented and/or won in
competitions at the district, division, regional, national, or international levels. This is to
publicly affirm learners who have brought honor to the school.

A. Classroom Awards
Conduct Awards are given to the learners who have been observed to consistently demonstrate
the DepEd core values (Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa) in each class at the end of
the school year. This will be based on the evaluation of the adviser and subject teachers. Awardees must
have consistently and dutifully carried out the core values of the Department as indicated in the report
card. They must have rating of at least 75% “Always Observed) at the end of the school year (with at least
21 out of 28 AO rating in the report card). They also must have o sanction with offenses punishable by
suspension or higher sanction within the school year according to the Department’s service manual and
child protection policies. The Award Committee will create a dignified and creative title suited for each
conduct award.

Academic Excellence Award within a quarter is given to learners from grades 7to 12 who have
attained a average of at least 90 and passed all learning area. The general average is reported in whole
number.

Academic Excellence Award Average Grade per Quarter

With Highest Honors/May Pinakamataas na 98-100
Karangalan
With High Honors/May Mataas na Karangalan 95-97
With Honors/May Karangalan 90-94

Recognition for Perfect Attendance is given at the end of the quarter to encourage learners to
attend and actively participate in class. Perfect attendance means that a learner must have no absences for
the entire quarter. Learners who are representing the school for various purposes may also qualify for this
award.

B. Grade Level Awards

Academic Excellence Award within a quarter is given to learners from grades 7 to 12 who have
attained an average at least 90 and passed all learning areas. The general average is reported in whole
number.

The class advisers will give to AC the list of qualified learners to be awarded during a school
ceremony.

Academic Excellence Award Average Grade per Quarter

With Highest Honors/May Pinakamataas na 98-100
Karangalan
With High Honors/May Mataas na Karangalan 95-97
With Honors/May Karangalan 90-94
 Leadership Award is given to learners in grade 10 and 12 who have demonstrated exemplary
skills in motivating others and organizing projects that have significantly contributed the betterment of the
school and/or community. This award is given during the completion or graduation ceremony.

To qualify this award, a learner must:

1. Have no failing grades in any of these learning areas.

2. Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction according to the
Department’s service manual and child protection policies in the current school year.

3. Be a class officer or an active member/officer of any recognized school club, team, or

organization.

Candidates will be evaluated by at least 30% of their peers (group, team, class, or club mates) as
well as their class or club advisers. Only those learners who have met at least 90% of the criteria shall be
awarded.

Criteria for Leadership Award

Weight
Criteria
Advisers Peers
1. Motivational Skills (40%)
a. Communicates effectively
b. Shows initiative and responsibility
24% 16%
c. Engages group and/or club mates to participate actively
d. Establishes collaborative relationships
e. Resolves conflicts
2. Planning and Organizational Skills (40%)
a. Plans and designs relevant activities for the class, club
and/or school
24% 16%
b. Implements planned activities effectively and efficiently
c. Monitors implementation of plans and tasks
d. Manages and/or uses resources wisely
3. Contribution to the School and/or Community (20%)
a. Renders service and/or implements activities relevant to the 12% 8%
school population and/or community.
TOTAL 60% 40%

Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines are awards given to recognize
learners in grades 10 and 12 who have exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in specific disciplines.
These disciplines are Athletics, Arts, Communication Arts, Mathematics and Science, Social Sciences,
and Technical-Vocational Education (Tech-Voc). These awards also value the leaner’s achievement in
specific discipline that has contributed to the school and/or community.

There may be more than one category awards under the disciplines: Athletics, Arts,
Communication Arts and Tech-Voc. There will be no separate awards for special programs.

Communication Arts is given to learners who have demonstrated proficiency in any language
(Filipino, English, or other foreign-language), in written or in oral communication, shown creativity in
expressing ideas in written or oral activities in various subjects, and contributed to the school community.
The academic rating will be considered for this award is the student’s final grade in Filipino and English,
or other foreign-language subjects and related learning areas in Senior High School to the award.

Science is given to learner who have high academic standing in Science, demonstrated passion
for science expressed through an excellent attitude toward science work, shown enthusiasm for science
which positively influences other students in class and the wider school community, and displayed
inquisitiveness about the environment, how this work, and how natural process occur. The academic
rating will be considered for this award is the student’s final grade in Science for grade 10 or the average
rating for two core Science subjects in SHS.
 Mathematics is given to learners who have high academic standing in Mathematics,
demonstrated passion for math expressed through an excellent attitude toward math work, and show
enthusiasm for math, which positively impacts other students in class. The academic rating that will be
considered for this award is the student’s final grade in Mathematics for grade 10, or the average rating
for the core Mathematics subjects in SHS.

Social Science is given to the learners who have high academic standing in social sciences. They
have consistently demonstrated the willingness and ability to contribute to and participate in activities that
serve the common good. They have used their knowledge, skills, and disposition in history, geography,
economics, and other areas of the social sciences to promote the common good and to achieve shared
ends for others in the school and/or community above and beyond their personal good. The academic
rating that will be considered for this award is the student’s final grade in Araling Panlipunan for grade
10 and or the average rating for the core Social Science subjects (Personal Development and
Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics) in SHS.

Technical-Vocational Education is given to learners who have consistently exhibited exemplary

skills and achievement in their area of specialization in technical-vocational (Tech-Voc) education. They
have applied their knowledge and skills in Tech-Voc to projects and activities that have contributed to the
school and/or community. The academic rating that will be considered for these awards is the student’s
final grade in Technology and livelihood Education for grade 10, or the average rating for the specialized
Tech-Voc subjects in SHS.

Criteria for awards for outstanding performance in specific disciplines

Criteria Weight
1. Academic Rating
Final grade in the learning area or average of the final grades in subjects 20%
specifically related to the award
2. Skill in the Discipline
As shown through
a. Output (oral or written work, projects , etc. If applicable) 40%
b. membership in club/team if applicable
c. Class or school representation
d. Winnings and awards
3. Attitude toward the Discipline
a. Peer evaluation (if applicable) 20%
b. Commendation from coach/adviser
4. contribution o the School related to the Discipline
In any of the following:
a. Tutorials/Coaching 20%
b. Performance in school’s various functions and events
c. Products
d. Projects
e. Volunteer
Note: Peer evaluation is only applicable to disciplines that involve collaborative work. Candidates will be
evaluated by at least 30% of their peers (group, team, class, or club mates) as well as their class or club
advisers.

Awards for Work Immersion is specific to Senior High School (SHS) tracks. This award may be
given to grade 12 graduating students who have exemplified outstanding performance based on the terms
of reference or engagement set by the school and evaluation of the direct supervisor and subject teacher.
The awardee(s) must have received high efficiency rating for diligence and consistency in performing
their duties and responsibilities throughout the immersion program.

Only those who have received an outstanding academic in the Work Immersion subject (at least
90%) shall award. This rating in the report card consists of learner’s performance and/or output during the
Work Immersion.
 Award for Research and Innovation is specific to Senior High School (SHS) tracks. Grade 12
graduating student – individuals, pairs or groups of not more than four members – must have led the
planning and execution of a research or innovation to advance the potential applications of technology, or
research whose findings can be used to better efficiency and productivity as well as to improve the lives
of the people in the school and/or community.

Research criteria and weights

Criteria Weights
1. Research Grade 20%
2. Output
a. Usefulness/Significance of Research 35%
Usefulness to the school and/or community or contribution of the
research to the existing body of information related to the study
b. Rigor 30%
Soundess of methodology (research design, data collection and
data analysis)

3. Research Presentation 15%

Presentation and defense of research

Innovation criteria and weights

Criteria Weights
1. Output
a. Originality or novelty of the product or service 15%
b. Relevance, applicability, replicability, sustainability and/or 25%
usefulness to the school and/or community
c. Cost-effectiveness, efficiency and/or practicality 20%
d. Environmentally safe 10%
2. Delivery or Presentation
a. Clarity of the product development process and the innovative 10%
features shown during presentation
b. Acceptability of the innovation to the target beneficiaries 5%
3. Study or Research
Research basis of the service or product 15%

Awards for Club or Organization Achievement is given to a duly recognized club or

organization that has created positive impact on the school and/or community it serves through the
implementation of all school activities and attainment of the school’s objectives, and taken great strides to
help its members develop their potentials.

Only those clubs or organization that has received at least 90% of the criteria below shall be all
awarded.

Criteria and weights for awards for Club or Organization Achievement

Criteria Weights
1. Clun or Organization Performance
a. Plans and develops club/organization’s objectives, projects, and
activities 50%
b. Implements projects and activities, and delivers services based on
the club/organization’s objectives and plans
c. Managers and/or uses resources among its members
d. Shows teamwork and collaboration among its members
2. Exemplary Output
Delivers a concrete output related to the objectives and purpose of the 30%
organization and the school.
3. Contribution to the School or Community
Benefits the members of the club/organization and the greater majority of 20%
the school population and/or community
C. Special Recognition
Special Recognition is conferred to learners who have represented and/or won in competitions at
the district, division, regional, national, or international levels will be recognized. Theses awardees have
demonstrated their exemplary performance in academic, athletic, and the arts, and/or represented the
school in DepEd-recognized activities.

In addition to the above awards, the schools may give due recognition to learners who have
brought honor to the school.

The actual certificate, medals, trophies and/or plaques received by the learners from various
activities or competitions, shall be used to publicly affirm and acknowledge the contribution of the
awardees in giving honor to the school. This will be done during the flag ceremony or in school-awarding
ceremony.

In case external sponsors, partners, and donors opt to give awards, they shall be regulated by the
school, subject to compliance with the policy guidelines. These awards school with the Deped’s Vision,
Mission, and Core Values, and must be named after the trait, value, or achievement recognized, or an
esteemed person who is deceased.

What do awardees receive?

The grade-level awardees shall receive certificates, medals, and/or plaques from the school,
bearing the official seal of the Department of Education.

Certificates indicating the specific awards, shall be given to all awardees. It is important to note
that in the preparation of certificates, attentions to proportion and detail is important. The date and the
venue of the school ceremony should also be complete and accurate.

Medal and plaque specification

Award Technical Specification
1. Academic Excellence Award Gold Medal with DepEd seal
a. With highest honors Diameter Size: 6cm
b. With high honors Silver Weight: 30g
Ribbon width: 1 inch
c. With honors Bronze
Ribbon color: depending on the choice of the RO
Medal with DepEd seal
Diameter Size: 6cm
2. Award for Leadership Gold Weight: 30g
Ribbon width: 1 inch
Ribbon color: depending on the choice of the RO
3. Award for Work Immersion Gold Medal with DepEd seal
Diameter Size: 6cm
4. Award for Research/Innovation Gold
Weight: 30g
5. Award for Outstanding Performance Gold Ribbon width: 1 inch
in the specific learning areas Ribbon color: depending on the choice of the RO
6. Award for Club/Organization Plaque for the club/organization
Achievement (members from different Certificate for each member with school logo
grade level)

Awards must have specific rubrics prepared or adapted by the AC based on the given
qualifications and indicators.

How awardees are determined?

An Award Committee (AC) shall be recognized for each grade level at the beginning of the
school year. The committee must be composed of at least three teacher three (3) members from the
teaching staff, guidance coordinator or designated teacher. The total count of committee members should
be an odd number. The chairperson of the AC could be any of the teachers, subject area coordinator, or
grade-level chairperson.
 The AC shall:

1. Establish the process of and timelines in accepting nominations and determining qualifiers for
grade level awards.
2. Formulate rubrics specific to grade level awards.
3. Communicate to the school community, parents, and other stakeholders the process involved in
giving awards.
4. Verify the authenticity of documents submitted.
5. Deliberate on the qualifications of the candidates for the awards based on the rubrics and the
documents submitted.
6. Recommend to the school head or principal the result of evaluation for approval.
7. Communicate to the school, community, parents, and other stakeholders involved in the results
of the evaluation.
8. Recommend to the school head or principal the resolution on any related issue that may arise
from the results of the awards.
9. Ensure that guidelines stipulated in this policy are followed.

The AC shall use the report cards and permanent records as the main reference for Academic
Excellence Awards. For other awards, a portfolio or copies of all documents such as advisories written
authorization reports, and others shall be presented.

The report on the results of the AC shall be signed by all members and certified by the school
head. The school head shall approve the final list of awardees upon the recommendation of the
committee. If the school head or principal is related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity
to any of the candidates for awards, the school head must inhibit himself/herself from participating the
process. The approval shall come from the person next in rank.

The documents shall be kept in the office of the principal for ready reference. Copies of the
results shall be submitted to the division office. The AC, through the Office of the Principal, shall release
the final list of awasrdees upon the request of the stakeholders for scholarship purposes.

When to file and settle protest?

Cases of protests shall be files by the candidate with his/her parent or guardian to the School
Head within three (3) working days from the announcement and shall be decided on by the school head or
principal, considering the recommendation of the AC within three (3) working days from filing.