The document outlines the discipline formation program of Escuela Catolica de San Sebastian for the 2013-2014 school year. It describes the philosophy of discipline as training students to develop good character and behavior. The objectives are to gain student acceptance of rules, provide guidance rather than punishment, and maintain a safe environment. Services include prevention through orientation, intervention following steps for processing infractions with due process, crisis intervention, and postvention such as home visits and mentoring. Forms of disciplinary action include warnings, community service, probation, contracts, suspension, and exclusion for minor and major offenses.

1. ESCUELA CATOLICA DE SAN SEBASTIAN
PINAGBUHATAN, PASIG CITY
SY 2013-2014
DISCIPLINE FORMATION
PROGRAM

2. PHILOSOPHY ON DISCIPLINE
Discipline is a training that is expected to produce a
specific character or pattern of behavior; it is a training
that produces moral or mental improvement. It is vital to
the well-being and successful development of students
so that they will have clear, consistent, and appropriate
limits on behavior. It develops a positive sense of selfesteem, and independent, responsible and caring
behavior on the part of the students. In disciplining a
student, the primary goal is to instill in him/her the values
of an ideal person, in particular an ideal ECSSian
imbued with values such as Faith in God, Excellence,
Respect for Human Dignity, and Social Justice.
Discipline is imposed to correct, guide and
strengthen the student’s character.

3. OBJECTIVES
This program aims to:
 gain willing acceptance of the rules and
regulations of the school;
 provide guidance and proper orientation to
students’ development rather than imposing
punishment on them;
 assist school administrators, faculty, parents
and students in resolving discipline related
concerns in a less-threatening manner
 provide a healthy and hazard free community;
and
 uphold the good name of every student, faculty
member, and the institution as well.

4. SERVICES
Prevention Service
Intervention Service
Crisis Intervention
Postvention Service

5. Prevention Service
Orientation
Faculty Effective Training

6. INTERVENTION SERVICE
STEPS TO BE OBSERVED IN
PROCESSING INFRACTION
The class/ homeroom adviser/ subject teacher
handles ALL (minor / major) disciplinary
problems in the class. They are tasked to make
the initial investigation, documentation and
report.
The Prefect of Discipline reviews disciplinary
cases submitted by the teachers and
recommends proper sanctions.
The Prefect of Discipline handles habitual
offenders and those who commit offenses. He is
tasked with the preliminary conference with
parents of offenders. He also keeps documented
reports of offenses.
The Committee on Discipline is tasked to review
cases that merit suspension, non- readmission,
withdrawal, exclusion and/or expulsion.
The Committee on Discipline submits
recommendation/s to the Principal and School
Director for review/ approval (if
recommendations are suspension, non-
Due Process and Legal Aspect of
Discipline
The students and parents must be informed in
writing of the nature and cause of any
accusation against them.
They shall have the right to answer the
charges against them. They can ask the
assistance of a legal counsel if desired.
They shall be informed of the evidence
against them.
They shall have the right to adduce evidence
in their behalf; and
The evidence shall be considered by the
investigating committee or officials designated
by the school authorities to hear and decide
the case.

7. CRISIS INTERVENTION
After penalties have been meted and
there are students who cannot handle
such infraction, they can be referred to
the Guidance office for a better
understanding of themselves and their
behavior.

8. POSTVENTION SERVICE
Home Visitation Program
 Support Group Program
 Mentoring/ Sponsoring Program
 Spiritual/ Guidance Program
 Community Service
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9. FORMS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
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Oral Reprimand/ Warning
Issuance of Student Conduct Report or written
warning for minor offenses
Issuance of Violation Report for major offenses or
series of minor offenses
Issuance of Community Service Slip
Suspension
Disciplinary Probation
Strong Contract
Contract
Recommended Transfer
Exclusion/Dismissal

10. CATEGORIES OF OFFENSE AND CORRESPONDING SANCTIONS:
Minor Offences:
Major Offenses:
First Offense:
First Offense:
Oral Reprimand/Warning
Community Service and 73 % grade in
Conduct
Second Offense:
Second Offense:
Written Warning, Parent’s Conference
and 70% to 74% in Deportment
Community Service, 70% in conduct,
Strong contract and Suspension
Third Offense:
Third Offense:
Violation Record, Conference with
Parents and 70% grade in Conduct
and Suspension
Dismissal/ Exclusion