Mactan Senior HighSchool fosters
leadership and promotes learners'
welfare combined with excellence for
all, and DepEd Order No. 40 s. 2012, all
its contexts and salient features adhere
herein. In accordance with this
mandate, Mactan Senior High School
has created this policy to provide a
child-friendly set-up, conducive to
learning and a safe learning
environment for the children to grow,
develop and enjoy a happy and
meaningful life ahead
INTRODUCTION
3.
This manual isdesigned as a source of
information and a part of our
continuous effort to nurture a child-
friendly environment. Lastly, this
handbook describes our partnership in
terms of what the parents can expect of
our school and what our school can
expect from the parents and students.
PURPOSE OF THIS
MANUAL
4.
VISION
We dream ofFilipinos 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.
5.
MISSION
To protect andpromote 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.
STUDENTS’ DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Learnersof Mactan Senior High School shall have the following
duties and responsibilities:
A. Comply with the school’s rules and regulations as specified in
the school manual.
B. Conducts themselves in accordance with their levels of
development, maturity, and demonstrated capabilities, with
proper regard for the rights and welfare of other persons;
C. Respect another person’s rights regardless of opinion, status,
gender, ethnicity, religion, as well as everyone’s moral and physical
integrity; and
D. Observe the Code of Conduct for learners.
8.
PARENTS’ DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Allparents shall have the following duties and obligations:
1. Parents, individually or collectively, through the school
systems, shall help carry out the educational objectives in
accordance with Mactan Senior High School goals.
2. Parents shall cooperate with the school in the
implementation of the school program curricular and co-
curricular.
3. Parents shall represent their learners during school
conferences.
WHY DO YOUNEED TO WEAR YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM?
1. Helps to quickly identify students- This makes it easy to find young
students who’ve wandered off, as well as identify intruders in the school.
2. Helps to minimize bullying- Uniforms minimize the chances of bullying
based on socioeconomic status. Students who can’t afford the latest
fashion trends would not have to struggle to fit in.
3. Instills a sense of pride among students- This high sense of school
spirit and pride will inspire morality among students. It boosts the
morale of the students and promotes unity.
4. The focus shifts to learning- When the students are in the same
uniform, they will be able to focus on their studies instead of wandering
around.
5. School uniforms save on costs- A uniform saves parents from having to
keep up with the latest trends.
6. Makes the morning easier- Uniforms save students from the stress of
choosing through the wardrobe every morning for something to wear to
school
12.
WOMEN
1. Strictly followthe prescribed school uniform
2. Hair is to be tied back with a hairnet
3. Fringes and bangs are to be above the eyebrow or clipped
back
4. Haircolor is to be kept natural
5. No excessive styles allowed
6. Stockings are recommended
MEN
• Strictly follow the prescribed school uniform
• Hair must be kept neat and well-groomed
• The prescribed haircut is a barber's cut with a clean side
wall
SCHOOL/CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
• Listento your teacher
• Say "Please," "Thank you," and
"Excuse me,"
3. Address your classmates and teachers
with kindness and respect
4. Do not forget to say "Good morning,"
and "Good Afternoon"
5. Be on time
6. CLAYGO (CLEAN AS YOU GO)
MINOR OFFENSE
a.)Absenteeism, cuttingof classes, and tardiness
b.)Failure to wear the prescribed uniform
c.)Wearing of cap and the like inside the school building,
especially inside the classroom
d.)Wearing earrings for the boys and more than a pair of
earrings for the girls, outlandish hairstyles, painting of tattoos,
over accessories with obscene and sexual representation, and
body piercing.
e.)Not observing proper grooming including haircut, hairdo,
hair color, and clipping of nails
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MINOR OFFENSE
f.)Using profanelanguage to insult others may it be verbal or
online.
g.)Littering (plastic cups, bottles, candy wrappers, or any
waste) inside the school campus, especially inside the
classroom and corridors
h.)Loitering and staying inside or outside the school during
class hour
i.)Using different gadgets like cellular phones, i-pad, PSP, and
other electronic gadgets during the class hour (unless
instructed/permitted by the teacher)
22.
MINOR OFFENSE
j.)Using personalthings of others without permission
k.)Unruly behavior during school activities/programs,
assemblies, religious services, etc.
l)Going to restricted places within the school premises
without instruction given
m.)Selling stolen goods in school
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MINOR OFFENSE
n.)Not wearingschool ID prominently and placing stickers
and other objects on school ID
o.)Sitting on tables, standing on benches sitting with feet up
and legs wide apart
p.)Writing or drawing on a fellow student’s books and
notebooks
q.)Borrowing without returning
r.)Refusing to obey student leader, teacher, or personnel
when the latter is discharging his/her duty or representing
24.
MINOR OFFENSE
s.) Irresponsiblyplayful like pulling a chair away when one is
about to sit; hiding another’s property; blocking another’s
path, sleeping inside the classroom
t.) Jumping over the fence
u.) Spitting
v.) Chewing of gum inside the school premises
w.) Putting make-up and face powder during class hour
x.) Urinating elsewhere or in inappropriate places
25.
MINOR OFFENSE
y.)Not givingcommunication letters to parents
z.)Acts that disturb one’s class or that of another such as
excessive noise, boisterous laughter, loud chatting in school
places, and the like
aa.)Staying in the school beyond the allowed time
bb.)Unauthorized use of classroom or school facilities
cc.)Leaving the classroom without permission during class
hours
26.
MINOR OFFENSE
dd.)Improper useof school facilities, including toilets,
laboratories, function halls, and others
ee.)Fighting inside the school premise with fellow learner/s
ff.)Public display of affection (PDA) like holding hands, and
hugging
gg.)Teasing that intends to provoke or make fun of
someone in a playful way
hh.)Use of profane language to insult another may it be
verbal or online
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MINOR OFFENSE
ii.)Spending forthe personal use of funds entrusted to
him/her
jj.)Improper garbage disposal (segregation)
kk.)Catcalling or unwanted remarks directed towards a
learner done in the form of wolf-whistling and misogynistic,
transphobic, homophobic, and sexist slurs
ll.)Disrespecting the teacher may it be verbal or online
mm.)Not following the designated school exit and entrance
28.
MINOR OFFENSE
mm.)Not followingthe designated school exit and
entrance
nn.)Non-observance to minimum health safety protocols
(not wearing of face mask, non-compliance to the thermal
screening/scanning, not declaring COVID-related
symptoms and illnesses like cough and fever)
oo.)Misconduct
MAJOR OFFENSE
a) Grossmisconduct
b) Cheating and stealing
c) Assaulting a teacher or any other school authority or
students
d) Smoking (including e-cigarettes) inside the school
premises
e) Vandalism, writing on or destroying school property
like chairs, tables, windows, books, laboratory equipment,
and others
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MAJOR OFFENSE
f.) Gamblingof any sort
g.) Drinking intoxicants and liquor inside school premises
h.) Carrying and concealing deadly weapons (sharp or
pointed objects which will be used for school-related
activities are allowed only if permitted by the teacher or
the administration)
i.) Extortion or coercively asking money from others
j.) Fighting causing injury to others
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MAJOR OFFENSE
k.) Using,possessing, and selling prohibited drugs
including cigarettes and alcohol
l.) Hazingin any form or manner whether inside or outside
the school premises
m.) Engaging and recruitment of any fraternity and gang.
n.) Immorality or sexual harassment
o.) Instigating, leading, and participating in concerted
activities leading to stoppage of classes
33.
MAJOR OFFENSE
p.) Preventing,threatening students or faculty members
or school authorities from discharging their duties or from
attending classes or entering school premises
q.) Forging or tampering with school records or transfer
forms, signatures of teachers, and other school personnel
r.) Extreme bullying including physical, emotional, mental,
and cyber-bullying
34.
MAJOR OFFENSE
s.) Patronizingand/or engaging in suspected prostitution
dens, gambling, and pornographic places
t.) Wearing of school uniform while drinking liquor or
intoxicants
u.) Posting indecent and immoral content online such as
but not limited to revealing pictures and videos.
v.) Public display of affection (PDA) like kissing, necking,
petting, fondling or sexual act and the like.
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MAJOR OFFENSE
w.) Disrespectfulto the national flag and singing of the
national anthem
x.) Bringing, using, and selling pornographic materials
may be online or printed.
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SANCTIONS
A . Th e p e n a l t y s h a l l b e
c o m m e n s u r a t e t o t h e
o ff e n s e c o m m i t t e d . T h e
f o l l o w i n g a r e t h e
c o r r e s p o n d i n g p e n a l t i e s
t h a t s h a l l b e g i v e n t o a
l e a r n e r :
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Commission of MINOROFFENSES will be
sanctioned as follows:
1st Offense – verbal warning and indicate in the anecdotal
record
2nd Offense – Written warning to be given by the teacher
concerned and a letter informing the parents
3rd Offense –Written Warning to be given by the Prefect of
Discipline and Conference with parents
(Note: If the offense is done more than 3 times, it is considered a moderate
offense)
38.
COMMISSION OF MODERATEOFFENSES WILL BE
SANCTIONED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1st Offense – Conference with parents and the Prefect of
Discipline, Community service for 4 hours
2nd Offense – Conference with parents and the Prefect of
Discipline, Community service for 8 hours within the school
premises. The community service to be rendered shall be
agreed upon by the Prefect of discipline and the Parents.
39.
COMMISSION OF MODERATEOFFENSES ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
3rd Offense – Conference with parents and the Prefect of
Discipline, Community service for 12 hours, Refer to Guidance
Office for Peer Coaching and Counseling.
Note: Repeated violation may result in disciplinary action agreed upon by
both parties (the school, parents, and student.)
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COMMISSION OF MODERATEOFFENSES ARE AS
FOLLOWS:
3rd Offense – Conference with parents and the Prefect of
Discipline, Community service for 12 hours, Refer to Guidance
Office for Peer Coaching and Counseling.
Note: Repeated violation may result in disciplinary action agreed upon by
both parties (the school, parents, and student.)
#2 This guideline on Students’ Progressive Holistic Development is crafted based on DepEd Order No. 40 s. 2012 known as “Child Protection Policy”, Republic Act No. 10627 otherwise known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”. DepEd Order (DO) No. 47, s. 2014 entitled Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) and Supreme Student Government (SSG) in Elementary and Secondary Schools.
#3
This policy serves as a guide to the administrators, teaching and non-teaching staff, students, and other school personnel of Mactan Senior High School to provide a good atmosphere and healthy relationship between and among learners in the school community. This Student Manual aims to provide the learners of Mactan Senior High School with the policies, rules, and regulations that the learner should adhere to throughout his/her stay at Mactan Senior High School.