Magallanes National Vocational High School

CODE OF CONDUCT

2023
 PROPOSED CODE OF CONDUCT
ARTICLE I - GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Vision, Mission, and Core Values

The DepEd Vision

We dream of Filipinos
who passionately love their country
and whose values and competencies
enable them to realize their full potential
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.

As a learner-centered public institution,

the Department of Education
continuously improves itself
to better serve its stakeholders.

The DepEd Mission

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic education where:

Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.

Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.
Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective
learning to happen.
Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for developing life-long learners.
Our Core Values
Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
Makabansa
Article II - RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
A. RIGHTS
1. Convention on the Rights of a Child
a. Every child has the right to be born well and to be cared and raised well;
b. Every child has the right to live with a family who loves, cares, and teaches good morals to him or her;
c. Every child has the right to have proper care and importance from other people;
d. Every child has the right to have the basic needs of people such as food, shelter, clothing and health care;
e. Every child has the right to everything he or she needs for a better life;
f. Every child has the right to be educated;
g. Every child has the right to play and enjoy whenever they have the opportunity;
h. Every child has the right to be cared whenever their parents are not available or cannot sustain their needs;
i. Every child has the right to grow up peacefully and getting what they want for the good of their lives.

2. Right of Students in School According to Section 9. Batas Pambansa No. 232

a. The right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education in line with national goals
and conducive to the full development as a person with human dignity;
b. The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curricula and to continue their course therein up to
graduation, except in cases of academic deficiency, or violation of disciplinary regulations;
c. The right to school guidance and counseling services for decisions and selecting the alternatives in fields of work
suited to his potentialities;
d. The right to access his own school record, the confidentiality of which the school shall maintain and preserve;
e. The rights to the issuance of the school certificates, diplomas, transcript of records, grades, transfer credentials, and
other similar documents within thirty (30) days from request;
f. The right to publish a student newspaper and student publications, as well as the right to invite resource persons
during assemblies, symposia, and other activities of similar nature;
g. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective channels of communication of the school
and institution;
h. The right to form, establish, join, and to participate in organizations and societies recognized by the school to foster
their intellectual, cultural and spiritual, and physical development, or to form, establish, join and maintain
organizations and societies for purposes not contrary to law;
i. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions and to effective channels of communication with appropriate
academic channels and administrative bodies of the school or institution; and
j. The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their own organizations and societies.
B. PRIVILEGES
1. Free to join the curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities upon parents/guardians’ consent;
2. Avail of the programs being conducted for the learners;
3. When absences cannot be avoided because of sickness, death in the family, other unavoidable circumstances which
can be considered as excused, or for having participated in DepEd initiated or authorized out-of-school activities,
the school must give the learner alternative methods and materials that correspond to the topics/competencies that
were or will be missed. These include modules and materials for the Alternative Delivery Mode, and/or Alternative
Learning System as well as those that are found on the Learning Resource Management and Development System
(LRMDS).
4. Use personal gadgets for learning purposes upon the approval and close supervision of the concerned
teacher/adviser/school head and parents/guardians.
5. Incentives and scholarships provided by LGU, NGAs, private institutions partners or school subject to their respective
rules, regulations and policies.

C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities of a student or learner are mostly lifted from BP 232 (Education Act of 1982), and
DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 (Child Protection Policy).

I. Learner to Self
i. Exert his/her utmost to develop himself/herself potentialities for service, particularly by undergoing an education
suited to his/her abilities, in order to become an asset to his/her family and to the society;
ii. Exercise his/her rights responsibly in the knowledge that he/she is answerable for any violation of the public
welfare and the rights of others;
iii. Conduct himself/herself with his/her individual effort during a test, quiz or exam. It his his/her responsibility to
avoid any form of cheating and undesirable behaviors.

II. Learner to Learner

i. Respect another person’s right regardless of opinion, status, gender, ethnicity, religion, as well as everyone’s
moral and physical integrity;
ii. Avoid engaging in fights, aggressive behavior, and all forms of bullying;
iii. Avoid influencing his/her peers to perform acts contrary to existing laws or school rules and regulations; and
iv. Avoid discrimination or leading a group of learners to discriminate another with reference to one’s physical
appearance, weakness, gender or status of any sort;
III. Learner to School
i. Accomplish curricular, co- and extra-curricular tasks and requirements required of or needed from him/her with
utmost diligence and competence and submit the latter on or before due date;
ii. Comply with reasonable regulations of the school;
iii. Wear school identification cards at chest level at all times in the school campus and during off-campus related
activities;
iv. Learners shall refrain from:
1. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative;
2. Participating in activities of other learners that are illegal, unsafe or abusive;
3. Marking or damaging any school property or facility;
4. Bringing into the school premises prohibited articles such as deadly substances, cigarettes, and
pornographic materials;
5. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to another;
6. Doing acts that will destroy the reputation of the school;
7. Falsifying/forging of documents and signatures;
8. Not observing proper attire and proper haircut; and
9. Committing plagiarism.
v. Compliance with health protocols during Epidemic, Pandemic, Health emergencies such as:
1. Wearing of mask
2. Observing social/physical distancing of at least 1-2 meters apart;
3. Maintaining proper hygiene such as regular washing of hands and disinfecting of personal things and
gadgets, covering mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing, disposal of
used tissue immediately, etc.;
4. Exercising regularly and eating healthy foods;
5. Avoiding handshaking, “beso-beso”, unnecessary movement or loitering;
6. Staying at your own space, staying at home when sick.

IV. Learner to School Personnel

i. Respect the authority of teachers, school administrators, and non-teaching personnel and treat them
courteously, respectfully, and obediently.

V. Learner to Environment
i. Keep the school surroundings safe, clean, and green at all times;
 ii. Dispose of garbage properly;
iii. Conserve water, electricity, and other school resources;
iv. Protect school properties;
v. Avoid using single-use plastics;
vi. Follow environmental laws/ordinances, rules, and regulations; and
vii. Participate in socio-civic activities in the community.

VI. Learner to Parent/Guardians/Visitors

i. Relate with parents, guardians, and visitors coming to school with respect and courtesy;
ii. Inform parents/guardians on meetings, conferences, clean-up drives, brigade eskwela, and other school
activities as required by the school authorities or the School Parent Teachers Association (SPTA).
iii. Inform parents/guardians whenever problems arise between learner and teacher and such problem is to be
resolved first at the school level.

VII. Learners to Society

i. Conduct himself/herself according to acceptable norms, values, customs, culture, and traditions of the society;
ii. Participate actively in school-drivers or school-sanctioned activities that benefit the community; and
iii. Participate in endeavors to realize full potentials to contribute meaningfully to building the nation.

Article III - LEARNERS’ CORE VALUES

The following behavior statements and indicators of the Core Values are mainly lifted from the Table 12 of DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015:
A. Maka-Diyos
a. Expresses one’s spiritual beliefs while respecting the spiritual beliefs of others.
i. Engages oneself in worthwhile spiritual activities;
ii. Respects sacred places;
iii. Respect the religious beliefs of others;
iv. Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn about other ways to express spiritual life;

b. Shows adherence to ethical principles but upholding truth.

i. Tells the truth;
ii. Returns borrowed things in good condition;
 iii. Demonstrates intellectual honesty;
iv. Expects honesty from others;
v. Aspires to be fair and kind to all;
vi. Identifies personal biases;
vii. Recognizes and respects one’s feelings and those of others.

B. Maka-Tao
a. Sensitive to individuals, social, and cultural differences.
i. Shows respect for all;
ii. Waits for one’s turn;
iii. Takes good care of borrowed things;
iv. Views mistakes as learning opportunities;
v. Upholds and respects the dignity and equality of all including those with special needs;
vi. Volunteers to assist others in times of need;
vii. Recognizes and respects people from different gender, economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
b. Demonstrates contributions toward solidarity.
i. Cooperates during activities;
ii. Recognizes and accepts the contribution of other toward a goal;
iii. Considers diverse views;
iv. Communicates respectfully;
v. Accepts defeat and celebrates other’s success;
vi. Enables others to succeed;
vii. Speaks out against and prevents bullying.

C. Makakalikasan
a. Cares for the environment and utilizes resources wisely, judiciously, and economically.
i. Shows a caring attitude toward the environment;
ii. Practices waste management;
iii. Conserves energy and resources;
iv. Takes care of school materials, facilities, and equipment;
v. Keeps work area in order during and after work;
vi. Keeps one’s work neat and orderly;
vii. Avoid spitting within the school premises is prohibited because it is detrimental to public health and cleanliness;
viii. Avoid smoking cigarette and vaping;
 ix. Avoid vandalism;
x. Participate in clean and green projects and or other community projects.

D. Makabansa
a. Demonstrates pride in being a Filipino; exercises the rights and responsibilities of a Filipino citizen.
i. Identifies oneself as a Filipino;
ii. Respects the flag and national anthem;
iii. Takes pride in diverse Filipino cultural expressions, practices, and traditions;
iv. Promotes the appreciation and enhancement of Filipino languages;
v. Abides by the rules of the school, community, and country;
vi. Enables others to develop interest and pride in being a Filipino;
b. Demonstrates appropriate behavior in carrying out activities in the school, community, and country.
i. Manages time and personal resources efficiently and effectively;
ii. Perseveres to achieve goals despite difficult circumstances;
iii. Conducts oneself appropriately in various situations;
iv. Patronize locally-made products and services.
Article IV - ACCOUNTABLE PERSONNEL/COMMITTEE
A. School Head
B. Academic Personnel or other School Officials
C. Other School Personnel
D. Committee
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL/COMMITTEE
A. School Head
The School Head shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and procedures, and monitor compliance thereof;
2. Develop and maintain a healthy school atmosphere conducive to the promotion and preservation of academic freedom
and effective teaching and learning, and to harmonious and progressive school-personnel
3. Observe due process, fairness, promptness, privacy, constructiveness and consistency in disciplining his teachers and
other personnel;
4. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy;
5. Ensure that all students or learners, school personnel, parents, guardians or custodians, and visitors and guests are
made aware of child protection policy;
6. Organize and convene the Child Protection Committee of the school;
7. Conduct capacity building activities for the members of the Child Protection Committee and Guidance
Counselors/Teachers;
8. Conduct disciplinary proceedings in cases of offenses committed by student or learners;
9. Ensure that the participation and other rights of children are respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting
their welfare;
10. Maintain a record of all proceedings related to bullying, Children-at-Risk (CAR), Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL),
child abuse, and submit reports through the CPP Data Tool/ Legal Services Information System (LSIS);
11. Conduct appropriate training and capacity building activities on child protection measures and protocols for all school
personnel;
12. Ensure that the school adopts a student Code of Conduct to be followed by every student or learner while in school, or
when traveling to and from school, or during a school-sponsored activity, and during break time, whether on or off
campus;
13. Adopt such conflict resolution mechanisms that respect the rights of indigenous peoples, provided that they conform to
this Department Order and they uphold the rights of the child;
 14. Coordinate with the appropriate offices and other agencies or instrumentalities for appropriate assistance and
intervention, as may be required in the performance of his/her function;
15. Coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development or the appropriate government agencies or non-
governmental organizations on a Child Protection Hotline for reporting abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination,
bullying and other similar acts for counselling;
16. Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and other similar acts are addressed in
accordance with the provisions of this Department Order;
17. Disciplining authority for the learners.

B. Academic Personnel or Other School Officials

Article 218, 220, and 223 of the Family Code of the Philippines, and Presidential Decree No. 603, provides the following
responsibilities of school administrators, teachers, academic, non-academic and other personnel over the children under their
supervision, instruction and custody:
1. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child while under their supervision, instruction and
custody. Authority and responsibility shall apply to all instructional activities whether inside or outside the premises
of the school, entity or institution.
2. Keep them in their company and support, educate and instruct them by right precept and good example;
3. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and understanding;
4. Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and mental health at all times;
5. Furnish them with good and wholesome educational materials, supervise their activities, recreation and association
with others, protect them from bad company and prevent them from acquiring habits detrimental to their health,
studies and morals;
6. Represent them in all matters affecting their interests;
7. Inculcate the values of respect and obedience;
8. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may be required under the circumstance; provided that in no case
shall corporal punishment be inflected upon them;
9. Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as substitute parents or guardians.

• The School personnel shall also strictly comply with the school’s child protection policy.
• Teachers should refrain from making deductions in students’ scholastic ratings for acts that are clearly not manifestations
of poor scholarship.
C. Other School Personnel
1. Guidance Counselor/Designate – provides counseling, intervention, guidance, referral as necessary, secures records of
learner clients, update and reports cases and incidents required by CPP and Anti-Bullying Policies through Legal Services
Information System (LSIS).
2. Department Head – assist the School head in instruction and discipline of learners.
3. Teaching-Related Personnel
4. Non-teaching Personnel

D. Committee
1. The Child Protection Committee (CPC)
• It shall be composed of the following:
o School Head/Administrator - Chairperson
o Guidance Counselor/Teacher – Vice Chairperson
o Representative of the Teachers as designated by the Faculty Club
o Representative of the Parents as designated by the School Parents-Teachers Association
o Representative of students, except in kindergarten, as designate by the Supreme Student Government; and
o Representative from the Community as designated by the Punong Barangay, preferably a member of the
Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).
• Child Protection Committee and its Sub-Committee/s as provided under relevant Department of Education issuances
who shall ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting
their welfare.
• The Child Protection Committee shall perform the following functions:
o Draft a school child protection policy with a code of conduct and a plan to ensure to ensure child protection
and safety, which shall be reviewed every three (3) years;
o Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the protection of children from abuse,
exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying or peer abuse;
o Develop and implement a school-based referral and monitoring system;
o Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from significant harm based on any physical,
emotional or behavioral signs;
o Identify, refer and, if appropriate, report to the appropriate offices cases involving child abuse, exploitation,
violence, discrimination and bullying;
o Give assistance to parents or guardians, whenever necessary in securing expert guidance counseling from
the appropriate offices or institutions;
 o Coordinate closely with the Women and Child Protection Desks of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the
Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO), other government agencies, and non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), as may be appropriate;
o Monitor the implementation of positive measure and effective procedures in providing the necessary support
for the child and for those who care for the child; and
o Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting
their welfare (Section 9.B, DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012).

2. Anti-Bullying Committee
• The Committee shall have the same composition as the Child Protection Committee
• In addition to their duties and responsibilities provided by DepEd Protection Committee
• In addition to their duties and responsibilities provided by DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2012, the CPC shall perform the
following tasks:
i. Conduct awareness-raising programs with school stakeholders in preventing and addressing bullying;
ii. Ensure that the anti-bullying policy adopted by the school is implemented;
iii. Monitor all cases or incidents related to bullying reported or referred by the teacher, guidance counselor or
coordinator or any person designated to handle prevention and intervention measures mentioned by the
preceding sections of this IRR; and
iv. Make the necessary referrals to appropriate agencies, offices or persons, as may be required by the
circumstances.

3. Office of the Prefect of Discipline/School Discipline Committee

To be headed by the School Head which is in charge of resolving student disputes, including investigating complaints and
provide resolutions to all student discipline related function. They shall promote discipline according to core values, and
provide guidance for the integral development of students’ moral values.
a. School Head as Chairperson
• He/she shall serve as prefect of discipline within the curriculum grade level
• He/she shall investigate cases listed on the offenses punishable by suspension or expulsion

b. Head Teacher/Master Teacher as Co-Chairperson

• He/she shall serve as co-prefect of discipline within the grade level in the absence of School Discipline Officer
who shall investigate cases listed on the offenses punishable by suspension or expulsion
• He/she shall secure record with confidentiality
 • He/she shall serve as mediator between the offender and the aggrieved party.

4. School Health and Safety Committee

The Safety and Health Committee is the policy-making body on matters pertaining to safety and health.
Duties and Functions of the Safety and Health Committee. The Committee is tasked to:
i. Develop Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policy and standards internal to the agency which should be
in accordance with the herein rule;
ii. Plan and develop health-related training/seminars for the furtherance of promotion and accident prevention
programs in the workplace;
iii. Initiate and implement improvement of working conditions relative to a safe and healthy working environment;
iv. Ensure the health promotion and accident prevention efforts of the agency in compliance with the government
safety programs to maintain healthy work habits and safety practices in the workplace;
v. Conduct periodic safety meetings;
vi. Submit reports on its meetings and other activities to the head of the agency;
vii. Review reports of inspection, accident investigations, and implementation of programs;
viii. Provide the necessary support to government inspection authorities in the proper conduct of the said
activities;
ix. Initiate safety trainings on OSH for the agency by coordinating with appropriate training institutions;
x. Develop and maintain contingency plans and provide trainings/seminars in handling disaster situations; and
xi. Submit to the head of the agency an Annual Work and Financial Plan and budget needed to support the
OSH program.

Article V - INTERVENTIONS, SANCTIONS, AND PROHIBITED ACTS

Section 1. Classification of Violations
A. NON-DISCIPLINARY CASES
Violation/s which is/are NOT related to or for the purposes of punishment/sanction. These are acts or omissions which are not
subject to sanctions or penalties such as written reprimand, suspension, exclusion, and expulsion.
Violations subjected to corrective measures such as writing with a promise from the learner not to do it again, verbal reprimand,
counseling, calling parent, and parent-child encounter.
1. On Attendance; Uniform & ID; Haircut
• It is important for learners to be in school every day. Learners’ class attendance shall be recorded by teachers daily. At the
end of each quarter, the attendance is reflected in the SF9 or report card.
• Students are required to attend the flag-raising ceremony, every Monday, at 7:00 a.m., and flag-lowering, every Friday, at
4:50 p.m.
• Habitual tardiness, especially during the first period in the morning and in the afternoon, is discouraged.
• Any students who cut classes in any period will be marked “cutting classes” for one or more sessions. The concerned
student must present a letter from his/her parent or guardian before being admitted to his/her classes in the succeeding
school days.
• The subject teacher must notify the department head when a certain student has been absent for five (5) consecutive days.
• The class adviser must notify or consult with the parents of a student who has been absent for five (5) consecutive days
and the parent/guardian shall be required to come for a conference regarding his/her child/ward’s attendance in school.
• Whenever a student is absent, he/she must present to the Class Adviser a letter of explanation written and signed by
his/her parent/guardian when he/she reports back to school.
• Parents/guardians shall be required to attend a conference if the student violates the following:
o Five (5) consecutive absences without notice to the Class Adviser
o Five (5) consecutive cutting classes
o Habitual tardiness (5 consecutive)
• The following guidelines in attendance and punctuality as stated in Paragraph 1.2, Section 1, Chapter III, Part IV of the
2000 DECS Service Manual shall be observed:
o Regularity of attendance and punctuality are required in all classes. A student who has been absent or has cut
classes is required to present a letter of explanation from his/her parents or guardians or to bring them to school
for a short conference with the class adviser or guidance counselor as the case may be.
o Attendance of students in special holidays, and activities relative to their religions shall be allowed provided
permission of the school head is sought subject to DepEd Order No. 105, s. 2010 (Constitutional Right of DepEd
Personnel and Students to Free Exercise of Religion).
Wearing of School Uniform

• Pursuant to DepEd Order Nos. 45 & 46, s. 2008, wearing of school uniforms is not mandatory.
• To increase school participation of all school-aged children, it is important to remove any and all obstacles, particularly
financial, to their enrolment, in public schools.
o The wearing of a school uniform shall not be required in public schools.
 o Identification (ID) cards shall be provided to students at no cost to them. The school administration shall fund the
ID cards from their MOOE.
o A student without ID card will not be allowed to enter the school campus, unless he/she presents a justification
letter to the guard-on-duty indicating the card has been lost, it should be signed by his/her parent or guardian.
Who in return will issue a permit-to-enter slip.
o Tampering with and/or borrowing IDs is strictly prohibited.
• While the general policy is that the wearing of a school uniform shall not be required in public schools (as embodied in
DepEd Order No. 45, s. 2008), it is necessary to provide guidance on what constitutes APPROPRIATE school attire. The
following principles should serve as a guide:
o A student’s basic right to go to school, study, and learn is of paramount importance and should be respected and
promoted at all times.
o A student’s attire should reflect respect for the school as an institution for learning.
o A student’s attire should not become a cause for discrimination particularly for students of a lower socio-economic
status.
o A student’s attire should respect gender expression.
o Promoting physical hygiene and proper school decorum is part of the teaching-learning process in schools, thus
a student’s attire and physical appearance should manifest learnings from this process.

Given the above principles, the suggested attire for secondary learners may be:

• For Male Learners:

o Polo shirt/T-shirt with sleeves – any plain color or with prints as long as decent
o Pants (long) – gray
o Footwear – any

• For Female Learners:

o Dress, skirt and blouse, blouse and pants – any color as long as decent
o Footwear – any, except high-pointed heels
Other Considerations:

• Learners must wear the suggested attire at all times while on the school premises, during school days, including
examination days.
 • Learners with existing uniforms may continue using these uniforms if they so desire, in order to avoid incurring additional
costs for new attire.
• Learners are discouraged from wearing flashy, glamorous, party attires, prom attire, tight-fitting pants/blouses/dresses
such as tights or leggings, mini-skirts, shorts, blouses with plunging necklines, hip-hop pants for boys, and sleepwear.
• Wearing of suggested attire/uniform outside the school during class hours for unofficial functions is not allowed.
• For practicum classes, learners should bring proper working clothes as prescribed by the practicum teachers. Further,
it should only be worn during the allotted time for practicum classes.
• Stud earrings for girls – dangling earrings are highly discouraged. Inappropriate skin piercing and tattoos are not allowed
for all students.
• Light makeup for Secondary (light dusting only).
• Nails should be trimmed – no long nails or nail extensions, no acrylic nails, painted nails (natural color only)
• Tattoos are highly discouraged. It can be allowed if culturally accepted or tattoos which are temporary as part of a school
cultural or art program, exhibit or activities.
• Artificial coloring of hair is highly discouraged. If the hair needs to be colored, the suggested colors are dark brown,
black hues – no bright colored hair, no bright highlights.
Haircut for BOYS: at least 1 inch above the ear and 3 inches above the collar line subject to cultural/indigenous practices such
as the practice of “kolor” in Ifugao.

• No “KULTAP”
• Inappropriate haircut: mohawk, skinhead

2. LEAVING THE CLASSROOM

• No student is allowed to leave the classroom during class hours unless summoned by the Guidance Counselor upon
the approval of the Head Teacher or School Head.
• For personal necessities, students are allowed to leave the classroom one at a time.
• Going to canteen for any reason while its not yet time for the health break is strictly prohibited.
• If there will be an activity outside the classroom, the students shall leave the classroom quietly and in orderly manner.

3. LITTERING (plastic cups, bottles, candy wrappers, or any waste) inside the school campus especially inside the classroom and
corridors. If there is an ordinance by the LGU that violates littering, this will be treated as a disciplinary violation on account of
the violation of the ordinance.

4. LOITERING and staying inside or immediate premises of the school during class hours.
5. SPITTING anywhere

6. UNATHORIZED USE OF PERSONAL GADGETS like smartphones, i-pad, PSP, etc. during class hours except when allowed
by the teacher, during breaks and emergencies.
• Students are allowed to use their cellphone during their vacant time, recess, lunch time, and after class hour. Likewise,
they will be allowed to use cellphone in the classroom during classes, if the said device/gadget is used for instructional
purposes and with the permission of the subject teacher.
• Students are not allowed to use cellphones and other electronic devices during/while;
i. Flag raising or flag lowering;
ii. Inside the classroom, when classes are going on;
iii. School programs and ceremonies;
iv. Attending mass, meetings, seminars, training, and conferences.
• Only in an emergency circumstance that the student will be allowed to use his/her cellphone under the above-stated
restrictions.
• No student is allowed to charge his/her cellphone, cellphone battery pack, power bank, or any electronic devices in any
school’s electric outlet.
• Teacher/s and/or any school officials and personnel will confiscate the cell phone or any other electronic device of the
student who deliberately violates. It will be turned over to the guidance counselor for safe keeping and will be returned
to the student upon meeting/conference with his/her parent or guardian.
• The school will not be held responsible for the loss of any cellphone. Students must take full responsibility for the safety
of their mobile phone or other electronic devices in their possession.

7. CONTROLLABLE MISBEHAVIOR inside the school premises, during assemblies, school activities, etc.

8. NON-DELIVERY/NOT GIVING LETTER/S to parents or guardians

9. SIMPLE DISHONESTY
It is simple dishonesty if it did not cause damage or prejudice to another and did not result in any gain or benefit. It is purely
personal in nature.
INTERVENTIONS
1. ON ATTENDANCE
• 1 day (unexcused)
o Inform parents
o Letter of explanation duly signed by parent/s or guardian/s
o Adviser-learner conference
• 2 days or more
o Home visitation
o Referral to the Guidance Counselor/designate
o Counseling
o Case study
o Other appropriate actions depending on the reason/s of absence

2. TARDINESS
• 5 consecutive days of tardiness or less
o Teachers shall inform the parents/guardians though a meeting
• Occasional-intermittent tardiness for more than five tardiness in a month
o Inform parents
o Promissory note duly signed by learners, parent/s or guardian/s
o Adviser-learner conference
• Habitual-five continuous tardiness committed twice in a month or for two consecutive months
o Home visitation by Adviser/Teacher
o Referral to the Guidance Counselor/Designate for counseling
o Case study
o Other appropriate actions depending on the reason/s of the absence

3. CUTTING-CLASS
• Occasional-not more than twice in a month
o Inform parents
o Promissory note duly signed by learner/s, parent/s or guardian/s
o Adviser-learner conference
• Habitual – more than twice in a month and/or twice a month for two consecutive months
 o Home visitation
o Referral to the Guidance Counselor/Designate for Counseling
o Case study
o Other actions will depend on the reason/s of habitual tardiness
• Notes:
o Absence is different from tardiness but cutting-class is absence in a particular subject
o Those who incurred justified/reasonable absence may have make-up activities/requirement
o Parents to submit letter of explanation for non-attendance due to religious obligation

4. ON WEARING OF INAPPROPRIATE SCHOOL ATTIRE, NON-WEARING OF ID, AND IMPROPER HAIRCUT

o Inform parents
o Promissory/explanatory note duly signed by learner/s, parent/s or guardian/s
o Adviser-learner conference
o Counseling
o Follow-up

• Learners from the LGBTQIA+ group may adopt a haircut and attire of their preference, provided, proper grooming and
proper attire is observed.

5. OTHER NON-DISCIPLINARY MISBEHAVIORS IN THE CLASSROOM/CAMPUS

o Inform parents
o Promissory/explanatory note duly signed by learner/s, parent/s or guardian/s
o Adviser-learner conference
o Counseling
o Follow-up

• A learner who violates the above guidelines is required to present a letter of explanation or promissory note from his/her
parents or guardians or to bring them to school for a short conference with the section adviser or guidance counselor
as the case may be.
• The learner is encouraged to submit a written reflection.
• The teacher-adviser shall inform the parent or guardian of the misbehavior of the learner or issue a notice to the parent
for a conference thru any available means of communication.
B. DISCIPLINARY CASES
1. LIGHT VIOLATIONS
i. Uttering profanities/swearwords inside the school campus and its immediate premises.
ii. Going to restricted places as determined
iii. Graffiti – it is the act of scratching, etching, painting, or other form or writing or drawings made on a wall or other
surface, usually without permission and within public view.
iv. Violation of local ordinances on littering or spitting, etc.

Occurrence Sanction and intervention

1st Violation - Written reprimand and counseling with parent
2nd Violation - Suspension of ne (1) school day and
counseling with parent
3rd Violation and - Suspension of two (2) school day and
consequent violations counseling with parent
- Shall be treated as a less grave violations
- Referral to proper authorities, institutions, or
experts

2. LESS GRAVE VIOLATIONS

i. Cheating such as but not limited to copying the works of other for his/her own benefit.
ii. Drinking intoxicants and liquor or entering the school premises under the influence of liquor, or bringing alcoholic
beverages
iii. Illegal gambling
iv. Immorality, disgraceful and immoral conduct
v. Instigating, leading or participating in concerted activities leading to stoppage of classes; formation of gangs
vi. Intentional display of private parts, except if the individual is mentally ill as certified by a professional
vii. Posting disrespectful/unacceptable entries/comments, unverified statements in the social media platforms
(cyber-libel)
viii. Smoking inside the school premises and bringing tobacco products, vapes, etc.
ix. Hooliganism – violent or rowdy behavior by young troublemakers, typically in a gang

Occurrence Sanction and intervention

 1st Violation - Suspension of two (2) school day and
counseling with parents, attendance to any
training related to improvement of behavior
2nd Violation - Suspension of three (3) school day and
counseling with parents, attendance to any
training related to improvement of behavior,
referral to proper authorities, institutions, or
experts
3rd Violation and - Suspension of four (4) school day and
consequent violations counseling with parents, attendance to any
training related to improvement of behavior
referral to proper authorities, institutions, or
experts
- Shall be treated as a grave offense

3. GRAVE VIOLATIONS
i. Assaulting school personnel or other learners, or any other school authority or his agents;
ii. Bullying;
iii. Carrying and concealing dangerous or deadly weapons or instruments such as “knuckles, ice pick, knife,
firecrackers, etc.;
iv. Corporal punishment committed by a learner/student who has given or has assumed authority or responsibility
for punishment or discipline;
v. Dependency of prohibited drug use, possession, and sale of prohibited drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy, shabu,
etc. subject to the guidelines prescribed by DepEd Order 40, s. 2012 (Guidelines for the Conduct of Random
Drug Testing in Public and Private Secondary Schools, and RA 9165 and its IRR);
vi. Engaging in prostitution activities;
vii. Extortion of money or in kind from others;
viii. False testimonies during investigation;
ix. Fighting, causing injury to others;
x. Forging or tampering with school records/forms, securing or using forged school documents;
xi. Hazing in any form or manner whether inside or outside the school premises as per DO No. 7, s. 2006 (
Reiterating the Prohibition of the Practice of Hazing and the Operation of Fraternities and Sororities in Elementary
and Secondary Schools);
xii. Identity theft such as using someone’s pictures and name (e.g. social media)
 xiii. Gross misconduct, serious dishonesty
xiv. Patronizing prostitution den, gambling, establishment/building of ill repute and pornographic places;
xv. Other acts of abuse by a student or learner;
xvi. Possession, bringing in, using, selling and circulating of pornographic materials;
xvii. Preventing, threatening learners or faculty members or school authorities from discharging their duties or from
attending classes or entering school premises;
xviii. Selling stolen goods in school;
xix. Sexual assault/harassment/abuse;
xx. Stealing;
xxi. Voyeurism;
xxii. “tsansing”, touching of private parts of others
xxiii. Other analogous acts

Occurrence Sanction and intervention

1st Violation - Suspension of four (4) school days, counseling
with parents, attendance to any training related
to improvement of behavior, referral to proper
authorities, institutions, or experts

2nd Violation - Suspension of five (5) school days or more but

not more than one (1) school year.
- The decision shall be automatically referred to
the Schools Division Superintendent for
approval if suspension is more than five (5)
school days
- Counseling with parents, attendance to any
training related to improvement of behavior,
referral to proper authorities, institutions, or
experts
3rd Violation - Suspension of for more than one (1) school
year
- The decision and the whole records of the case
shall be automatically referred to the Secretary
for approval
 - Counseling with parents, attendance to any
training related to improvement of behavior,
referral to proper authorities, institutions, or
experts
and counseling with parents, attendance to any
training related to improvement of behavior
referral to proper authorities, institutions, or
experts
- Shall be treated as a grave offense
4th Violation and - Expulsion
subsequent violations - The decision and the whole records of the case
shall be automatically referred to the Secretary
for approval
- Counseling with parents, attendance to any
training related to improvement of behavior,
referral to proper authorities, institutions, or
experts
and counseling with parents, attendance to any
training related to improvement of behavior
referral to proper authorities, institutions, or
experts
- Shall be treated as a grave offense

• A learner under investigation of a case involving the penalty of expulsion may be preventively suspended from entering
the school premises if the evidence of guilt is strong and the school head is morally convinced that the continued stay
of the student during the period of the investigation constitutes a distraction to the normal operations of the school or
poses a risk or danger to the life of persons and property in the school.

INTERVENTION MECHANISMS

• Intervention program can be in the form of Flexible Learning Option (FLO) such as activity sheets, assignments, or
modules suited to the needs of learners.
• Community service at the barangay or school coordinated with the Barangay CPC (applicable to bullying cases only)
SUSPENSION

• The student will stay at home and will be prevented from entering the school premises during school days. Teachers
should give homework or remedial activity to be accomplished so that the learner will not miss any school requirement
during the duration of the suspension.
• The student should submit a written reflection

❖ The following are prohibited sanctions or actions by the school:

I. Transfer as a sanction in the guise of exclusion;
II. Manual labor such as hauling or transferring or heavy objects such as stones, clay, sand, soil; errands outside the
school; carpentry works like the painting, those using electrical tools, those that use sharp tools and equipment,
washing/cleaning the personal vehicle of any school personnel, other analogous activities detrimental to the health and
safety of the learner or that demeans the well-being of the child;
III. Fines/contributions in cash or in kind;
IV. Amicable settlement as prescribed by laws, rules and regulations;
V. “Kultap” for improper haircut;
VI. Non-return of confiscated items except for illegal drugs, weapons or any illegal item, which shall be turned over to
appropriate authorities;
VII. Corporal punishment, child abuse, discrimination against children/learners, child exploitation, violence against children;
VIII. Barring entry to the school during class hours for whatever reason except when the learner is under preventive
suspension or suspension;
IX. Sending out learners outside the classroom or school premises;
X. Demerits in grades/deductions of scores;
XI. Deprivation in any school activity except in sports and other competitions where banning the participant is justified under
existing policies.

• In all cases, whether disciplinary and non-disciplinary, the best interest of the child is the paramount consideration. Thus, the
school shall exercise gender responsive, positive and non-violent discipline in disciplining learner at all times.
• Any violations by the school of the prohibited sanctions or actions shall be dealt with pursuant to applicable provisions of DepEd
Order No. 88, s. 2010, DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012, DepEd Order No, 49, s. 2006, DepEd Order No. 41. s. 2012, and other
applicable laws and issuances.
PROCEDURE IN LEARNER’S DISCIPLINE
a. Receipt of a complaint. Any complaint maybe reported verbally, electronically or written by any person who has personal
knowledge regarding the situation/incident.
b. The School Head shall issue a Notice of Complaint in writing to the learner through the Parent/Guardian by personal service
or any other means of service within three (3) working days from date of incident/report.
c. The answer in writing of the learner with the assistance of the parents/guardian must be submitted within three (3) working
days from the receipt of notice.
d. A Notice of Conference with parents/guardian shall be issued within three (3) working days from receipt of answer. The
conference shall be before the School Head if it is a first light offense. Otherwise, before the Child Protection Committee/Office
of the Prefect of Discipline/School Discipline Committee.
• The parties shall be given a chance to be heard. The conferences shall be terminated within 7-working days and a report
together with the records of the case shall be submitted to the School Head within three (3) working days from the
termination of the conferences.
• The conferences must be recorded through a minute of conference duly signed by all the parties and members present.
• Preventive suspension.
e. The decision in writing shall be issued within three (3) working days by the School Head from termination of the conferences
upon receipt of the conference report, which contain the relevant facts, evidences, basis of the decision and the appropriate
penalty in case of conviction as follows:
• Reprimand shall be final and executory
• The decision imposing a penalty of suspension is appealable to the Schools Division Superintendent. the appeal must
be made within seven (7) working days from receipt of the decision. The Schools Division Superintendent must resolve
the appeal within seven (7) working days. The decision of the Schools Division Superintendent is executory.
• The decision in every case involving the penalty of expulsion, together with the supporting papers shall be forwarded to
the Regional Director within ten (10) working days from the termination of the investigation of each case.
• The decision imposing the penalty of expulsion must be referred to the Secretary for approval before implementation.
• Pending the case, the learners and parents/guardians shall undergo counseling and appropriate interventions such as
but not limited to the following: referral to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) for psycho-social
support, attendance to character formation activities, provided it will not disrupt class hours, etc.
• Disqualification to candidate for honor or award as an accessory sanction for the student who have been administratively
disciplined within the current school year and sanctioned with offenses/violations punishable by suspension or higher
pursuant to DO No. 92, s. 2009, DO No. 74, s. 2012, and DO No. 36, s 2016.
 CONFIDENTIALITY
The right to privacy of a learner shall be respected at all stages of the proceedings. As such, all records and processes shall be
considered privileged and strictly confidential.
All concerned duty-bearers shall undertake all measure to protect the identity of the learner and to uphold the confidentiality of all the
proceedings, including non-disclosure to the media.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISION
This code of conduct is subject to its presentation and consultation with the School Parents-Teacher Association, School Governance
Council (SGC), and approval of the Schools Division Superintendent, provided it shall not contravene with the existing laws, rules, and
regulations.