YOUTH FORMATION DIVISION

Provides youth-serving units and organizations with responsive, learner-

centered, youth-oriented policies, standards, guidelines, programs and projects to
contribute to the holistic development of learners who are values-driven, career-
oriented, culturally-rooted and socially responsible citizens.

Supreme Student Government

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Lala National High School

Department of Education
Region X
Division of Lanao del Norte
 Table of Contents

l Basis (DO 47 s. 2014, DO 11 s.2016 and

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The SPG/SSG is founded on the DO 49 s. 2011

principles of participatory democracy, 2 Objectives of the SPG/SSG

responsible servant-leadership, 3 Power, Duties and Responsibilities of the

SPG/SSG
collaboration, unity, accountability Composition, Election, Qualifications and
and efficiency in serving the student 6 Terms of Office of SPG/SSG
Duties and Functions of Student Government
body. 7 Officers
Permanent Committees in the Pupil/Student
10 Government

The SPG/SSG is committed to 11 The Coordinating Council of Campus

Co-curricular Organization
put these values, principles and ideals The Advisers and School Heads in Student
12 Government
into action through academic, socio-
Student Government in Senior High School
civic, leadership programs and 13
activities.
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Nomination of Adviser

Integrated Senior High School

SSG Organizational Structure
Stand-Alone Senior High School
SSG Organizational Structure
(Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2011)
17 SYNCHRONIZED SCHEDULE OF
ACTIVITIES
 Legal Basis Objectives of the SPG/SSG

DepEd Order 47 s. 2014 • Help Students develop passionate love of country, values and
Constitution and by-laws of the Supreme Pupil Government and competencies that will enable them to realize their full potential
Supreme Student Government in Elementary and Secondary and to contribute meaningfully to the nation.
Schools

• To develop a student-friendly, safe, and motivating learning

DepEd Order 11 s. 2016 environment.

Additional Guidelines to DepEd Order No. 47 s. 2014

• To represent the students in policy-making body of the school
concerning the student’s rights and welfare.
DepEd Order 49, s. 2011
Mandated Programs, Projects and Activities of the Supreme Pupil
Government (SPG) and Supreme Student Government (SSG) • To nurture an inclusive, service-oriented, gender-sensitive, and
Elections in all Schools environment conscious community.

• To develop self-confidence, critical thinking, problem-solving,

decision-making, and learning among the student body and to
utilize these skills in contributing towards nation-building.

• To empower the students to strive for excellence in academics,

leadership, and social responsibility, to encourage them to be
proactive members of the society.

• To uphold the values, principles, and ideals of the Department

of Education.

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Power, Duties and Responsibilities Power, Duties and Responsibilities
of the SPG/SSG of the SPG/SSG
Planning

• To support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts and

objectives of the SPG/SSG, the School, and the Department of
Education.
• To ensure fair, efficient and effective delivery of services to
student body.
• To formulate and recommend programs that will address
relevant issues and concerns of the students.

Planning
Implementation

• To support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts and

Implementation objectives of the SPG/SSG, School and Department of
Education.
• To ensure fair, efficient and effective delivery of services to
student body.
Monitoring &
• To formulate and recommend programs that will address
relevant issues and concerns of the students.

Student

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 Power, Duties and Responsibilities Composition, Election and
of the SPG/SSG Qualifications of SPG/SSG Officers

Monitoring and Evaluation

Officers SPG SSG
• To monitor and to evaluate the students’ activities in the school
President
and in the community.


• To monitor and to coordinate with the SPG/SSG Comelec Vice President
every election period.


Secretary
• To monitor and to coordinate elections of other recognized


campus co-curricular organization. Treasurer



Auditor
Student Representation



Public Information
• To serve as representative Officers



of the students in voicing Peace Officer
their opinions, suggestions


and grievances. Grade Level Councilors ---


• To make recommendations to school authorities regarding
Grade Level Chairperson ---
student matters, affairs and activities.

Grade Level ---
• To act as Coordinating Council of all co-curricular
Representatives


organizations in the school.
• To participate in the crafting and formulation of the School
Improvement Plan (SIP).
• To recommend to the School Head the granting, renewal or
revocation of accreditation of campus student organizations.

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 Duties and Functions of Student Duties and Functions of Student
Government Officers Government Officers
President Treasurer
• Officially represent the student body at any • Keep all financial records of the SPG/SSG
function on or off the campus. and be the one responsible for any information
related to the student activity fund.
• Enforce the constitution and by-laws and other
regulations that may be promulgated. • Serve as the disbursing officer of all the SPG/
SSG’s Funds.
• Sign all the official minutes, project proposals,
resolutions, correspondences and other official • Prepare the annual budget of the SPG/SSG.
papers of SSG/SPG. • Prepare accurate and transparent financial reports every month
• Head the coordinating council of school co-curricular after every activity and at the end of the term.
organizations. • Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for the organization.
Vice President • Serve as an ex-officio member of any and all Financial
• Assist the President in all matters where his/ Committee for the purpose of considering budgetary and/or
her assistance is necessary. financial matters for SPG/SSG.
• Assume the Office of the President should the • Conduct an inventory of all SPG/SSG property and submit a
position be vacant. report, in writing of its condition and state.
• Head the Internal Affairs Committee,
conceptualize programs, projects and plan activities with the
Grade Level Councilors/ Representatives. Auditor
• Certify the legitimacy and correctness of the
Secretary
disbursement of funds
• Keep accurate records of the minutes and
• Audit all expenses of the SPG/SSG Funds.
document proceedings in every meeting.
• Assist the Treasurer in formulating guidelines
• Provide immediate documentations and reports
and reports.
for every implemented project.

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 Duties and Functions of Student Permanent Committees in SPG/SSG
Government Officers Seven (7) permanent committees in SPG/SSG

Public Information Officer

• Disseminate and promote the thrusts and
objectives of the SPG/SSG.
• Build and maintain a credible image for the
SPG/SSG.
Executive Committee
• Take charge in the promotion of SPG/SSG
projects and activities.
• Head the Publicity Committee.

Peace Officer
Internal Affairs Committee
• Help the presiding officer in maintaining peace and
Secretariat
order during meetings.
• Act as disciplinary officer, if necessary.
• Chair the Student’s Welfare Committee and
appoint the members.

Grade Level Councilors/Representatives/ Finance Committee Publicity Committee

Chairperson
• Represent his/her grade level in all the meetings of
the SSG/SPG.
• Serve as the grievance desk for their respective
grade level. Students’ Welfare Committee
• Conceptualize and implement programs, projects and recommend
policies for their respective grade level.

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The Coordinating Council of Campus The SPG/SSG Adviser
Co-curricular Organization
Qualifications:

Composed of the DIFFERENT PRESIDENTS of all recognized • Have experience in

legitimate campus co-curricular organization. (“Presidents’ organizational management
Circle”) • With good character and
reputation in the school and
community
Provide and support CONSULTATIVE MECHANISM for the
implementation of the various programs and projects of all co- • Competent, able and
curricular organizations. willing to work with the
student leaders from planning
to implementation of projects, programs and activities.
Plan programs and SYNCHRONIZE student activities in the • Must be non-partisan and experienced in handling student
campus. government elections.

Serve as the venue to present ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORTS, Roles and Responsibilities:

FINANCIAL REPORTS, such other reports of the SPG/SSG and
other organization as needed. • Monitor all programs, projects, activities and meetings of the
SSG/SPG at all times.
• Advisory shall be equivalent to one (1) teaching load as per RA
Set RULES AND STANDARDS for the collection of membership 4670.
fees or

SSG Adviser in Senior High School

• Oversee and examine all the SSG’s internal/external processes
and leadership practices.
• Promote good governance and transparency.

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 The School Head Student Government in
Senior High School
• Ensure and oversee the implementation of the programs and
projects of SPG/SSG in their respective schools. Stand-Alone Senior High School

• Approves the teacher-nominees for the SPG/SSG adviser. Candidates for all the SSG elective positions shall:

• Serve as the Adviser of the Coordinating Council. • Bona fide students from Grade 11 and Grade 12.

• Monitor the resolutions and agreements made by the • Be of good academic standing with a general average of 80 and
Coordinating Council. above without failing grade during the First to Fourth Grading
period of the previous school year evident in the Form 137.

Student Government in
Nomination of Adviser
Senior High School
• SPG/SSG must come up with a resolution with 2-3 teacher-
nominees
For SSG President and Vice For SSG Secretary,
President: Treasurer, Auditor, PIO, • Recommendation letter from newly-elected officers must be
• Bona fide students from Peace Officer and Grade enclosed in a white envelope.
Grade 11 and Grade 12. Level Rep: • The newly elected SPG/SSG President and Vice President must
• Be of good academic • Bona fide students from sign and seal the envelope.
standing with a general Grade 7,8,9 and 10. • The documents must be enclosed in a brown envelope for
average of 80 and above
• Be of good academic review and screening of the School Head.
without failing grade during
standing with a general
the First to Fourth Grading
period of the previous school average of 80 and above
year evident in the Form 137. without failing grade
during the First to Fourth
• No residency shall be
Grading period of the
required of the candidates for
previous school year
all the SSG elective

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 Integrated Senior High School Stand-Alone Senior High School
SSG Organizational Structure SSG Organizational Structure

SSG Adviser SSG Adviser

Executive Committee Year Level Representatives Executive Committee Year Level Representatives

President Grade 7 Representative President Grade 11 Representative

Vice President Grade 8 Representative Vice President Grade 12 Representative

Secretary Grade 9 Representative Secretary Class Officers

Treasurer Grade 10 Representative Treasurer

Auditor Grade 11 Representative Auditor

P.I.O. Grade 12 Representative P.I.O.

Peace Officer Class Officers Peace Officer

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(Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2011) (Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2011)
SYNCHRONIZED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES SYNCHRONIZED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
June Formal Introduction of the newly-
September 30 Second Coordinating Council of
elected SSG officers to the students
Campus Co-Curricular Organizations
during one of the morning activities at
Meeting
the beginning of the School Year
September – February Monitoring of Implementation of
Start of SSG Implementation of SSG Mandated Programs, Projects,
Mandated Programs, Projects, Activities
Activities
September – December Holding of Division and Regional
June 12 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd Leadership Trainings
Order No. 28, s. 2011)
September – October Teachers’ Month Campaign
June 27-30 Election of First Year Representatives
October 5 World Teachers’ Day
(DECS Order No. 37, s. 2001) and
Homeroom Class Organizations October National Leadership Training for
Student Government Officers
July 1st Week Synchronized Elections of other Recognition of Outstanding SSGs,
School-Based Co-Curricular Clubs Federations and Advisers
and Organizations
October 22 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd
July 15 First Coordinating Council of Order No. 28, s. 2011)
Campus Co-Curricular Organizations
November 19 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd
Meeting
Order No. 28, s. 2011)
July 23 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd
November 3rd Week Anti-Smoking Week through School-
Order No. 28, s. 2011)
led Activities
August Start of Collection of SSG
December 17 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd
Developmental Contribution
Order No. 28, s. 2011)
August 20 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd
January National Federation of Supreme
Order No. 28, s. 2011)
Student Governments Conference
September 27 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd
January 9 Third Coordinating Council of
Order No. 28, s. 2011)

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Campus Co-Curricular Organizations
Meeting
(Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2011) (Enclosure to DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2011)
SYNCHRONIZED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES SYNCHRONIZED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
January 21 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd
March 30 Deadline of Submission of SSG
Order No. 28, s. 2011)
Election Reports and Compliance
January – February Campaign for kindergarten Reports on the Conduct of PPAs by
Enlistment Division Office to the CSCA
Books, Toys and School Supplies
Donation Drive for Kindergarten March – April 15 Organization of the Division and
Regional Federations of Supreme
February 1 – 3 Filing of the Certificates of
Student Governments (SSG) and SSG
Candidacy (COC)
Advisers’ Associations (SSGAA)
February 6 – 9 Evaluation of COCs re Qualifications/ April 27 Deadline of Submission of Names of
Disqualifications Division and Regional Federation
February 10 Announcement of the Official List of Officers of the SSG and SSGAA to
Candidates the CSCA
February 14 – 21 Campaign Period April – May School – Based SSG Planning and
Leadership Training
February 22 Campus-Wide Presidential and Vice SGP Annual Evaluation and Planning
Presidential Debates Conference
Brigada Eskwela Participation
February 23 Synchronized Elections and
Proclamation of Winners May Attendance in the YES Camp

February 25 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd

Order No. 28, s. 2011)
March Recognition of Outstanding SSG
Officers
Turn-Over of SSG to Newly-Elected
Officers
March 10 PNOY 1B Trees Project (per DepEd
Order No. 28, s. 2011)

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