SCHOOL BY LAWS.

1. Department of Education
Region X
Division of Camiguin
TUPSAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tupsan, Mambajao, Camiguin
SCHOOL ID: 303996
STUDENT
HANDBOOK

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FOREWORD
This Student Handbook is prepared to guide
students enrolled in Tupsan National High School to grow
in a full awareness of their role as Tupsanians.
This is also meant to help the students make school life
more pleasant and self-fulfilling. Each student is held responsible
to be aware of the information and provisions in this handbook.
Aside from the policies and rules contained in this handbook,
students are expected to comply with the guidelines issued by the School
Administration and to abide and read all notices posted on the
High School Bulletin of Information.

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BRIEF BACKGROUND ON THE CREATION OF
TUPSAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
In July 1967, a night high school was born right at the heart of Tupsan, Mambajao,
Camiguin. Its three years of conceptualization by the members of the Barangay Council
headed by the late Barangay Captain, Honorable Atanacio Lusdoc. The school was named,
TUPSAN BARRIO HIGH SCHOOL.
Like any other young institutions, the school encountered problems. There was lack of
physical facilities but the neighboring elementary school allowed the night school borrowed
some chairs and classrooms. And the neighboring households, on the other hand, provided
the school a petromax and kerosene, as the main source of lighting to cater the needs of the
students who happened to be “ working students”.
After three months, the school was reclassified into a day school, still bearing the
same name, which offered more opportunities and services to additional number of enrollees.
In 1993, acquisition of the school’s own site with an area of 2,740 sq. m. was done. It
was made possible through the leadership of Honorable Julius C. Sun, Barangay Captain, and
Honorable Atanacio Lusdoc Jr., SB member of Mambajao.
It was then, that the school’s name was changed to Tupsan Barangay High School.
Few years passed, it was officially named, TUPSAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL.

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Part I
DEPED VISION AND MISSION
A. VISION
B. MISSION
C. THE SCHOOL SEAL
The school seal has 4 colors: blue octagonal circle outside which means God protection
in spite of many challenges. Next is yellow circle with the name “ Tupsan National High
School, Mambajao, Camiguin which symbolizes happiness and optimism. Then, white
color is visible with the year that school originally founded. Adjacent is red triangle
which means strong leadership, character, and training. Then at the very center is the
torch in an open book which symbolizes knowledge and wisdom that enables the
students to acquire and be the legacy of the said school.

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Part II
GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES
A. PROFILE OF AN IDEAL TUPSANians
An ideal Tupsanian is one who is integrally holistic through:
1. God-loving
2. Honest and disciplined
3. Socially responsible and service oriented
4. Academically excellent and globally competitive
5. Team player and community oriented
6. Patriotic and environmental advocate
B. GENERAL POLICIES FOR STUDENTS
B.1 Students’ Uniform
DepED Order No. 46 s. 2008 states: “While the
1. School Uniform (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
Junior High School
a. Girls – Skirt – royal blue (pleted, old style)
- Blouse –white with collar or t-shirt depending on the weather
- Black school shoes or black rubber shoes
- White socks
b. Boys - White polo or t-shirt depending on the weather
- Long black pants
- Black school shoes or black rubber shoes
- Varied colors/as you like
Senior High School
a. Girls - Skirt-navy blue (old style)
- white blouse with collar and necktie blue/ white t-shirt
- Black school shoes (with or without heels)
b. Boys - White polo or t-shirt depending on the weather
- Long black pants
- Black school shoes or black rubber shoes
- Varied colors/as you like

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2. Washing Day Attire: (Wednesday)
a. JHS/SHS Girls - Decent attire
- navel should not be seen
- skirt should be knee level
- shorts is strictly prohibited
- tattered jeans is strictly prohibited
- slippers are prohibited unless injuries occurred
b. JHS/SHS Boys - decent attire
- sleeveless is strictly prohibited
- shorts is strictly prohibited
- tattered jeans is strictly prohibited
- slippers are prohibited unless injuries occurred
B.2 Identification Card
A student enrolled in the College is issued an official identification card
which is required upon entering the school premises.
Guidelines:
1. I.D. card should be worn in the school at all times.
2. I.D. card should NOT be lent to another. This is subject to disciplinary
action.
3. Loss of an I.D. card should be reported immediately to the adviser.
Students parents/guardian will only be given authority to apply for a new
I.D. card especially for 4P’s beneficiary.
Note: I.D. card is very important, take good care of it.
B.3 Attendance, Punctuality and Absences
1. A student has the responsibility to attend his/her classes regularly and
punctually from the first day of classes. In case he/she cannot attend his/her
classes due to unavoidable circumstances, he/she should inform his/her
adviser.
2. In some instances that a student needs to leave the school premises, he/she
should fill-up an Out-slip noted by the adviser/subject teacher and approved
by the Prefect of Discipline. The student is excused from his/her classes
from the time it is approved.
3. The Department of Education (DepEd) requires that every student should
attend no less than 80% of the school days. In case a student accumulates
absences of more than 20% of the required total number of school day,
he/she will be required to take the remediation, if not he/she will fail the
subject.
4. A student is required to attend all academic and encourage to join co-
curricular activities.
5. Every subject teacher checks the attendance of students in his/her respective
subjects.
6. ABSENCES:
6.1 Absences with valid reasons like illness, death in the family, calamities,
etc. shall be given consideration. A student who has been absent for

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more than five (5) consecutive days has to be accompanied by a parent
or official guardian to explain the reason for his absence.
6.2 Any student who reports to school after an illness is required to present
to the Prefect of Discipline/Principal a letter of excuse signed by the
parents and a medical certificate from the attending physician.
Admission slip is issued upon presentation of excused letter and medical
certificate.
6.3 Student’s failure to present an excuse letter and/or medical certificate
would make the absence unexcused. Unexcused absences would mean
that he/she is not entitled to special examinations or quizzes or make-up
activities that he/she missed.
6.4 Absences do not excuse students from assignments or class work such
as theme writing, experiments, book reports, term papers, project etc.
6.5 A student who was absent on a Periodical Examination Day should
present a medical certificate or any proof to excuse his/her absence.
7. TARDINESS:
7.1 Students are expected to be in school in time for the flag ceremony (7:20
a.m.)
7.2 A student is considered late if he/she comes to school after 7:30 a.m.
7.3 Late students are required to do the tasks from the Security and Prefect
of Discipline before attending his/her class.
7.4 Three (3) consecutive unexcused tardiness is equivalent to one (1)
absent.
7.5 Five (5) staggered unexcused tardiness will automatically imply a
warning. The eight tardiness without valid reason will merit a memo on
gross tardiness addressed to the parents. The student will be given an in-
campus service on his/her 24th late.
7.6 Tardiness may be excused if the student presents a letter duly signed by
the parents/guardian and/or upon confirmation by the Prefect of
Discipline
7.7 If tardiness becomes frequent or habitual, the student accompany his/her
parent/guardian to Guidance Officer Designate and Prefect of discipline
for conversation and signing of agreement.
8. CUTTING CLASSES:
Cutting classes is strictly prohibited. It is considered a major offense. The
following are considered cutting classes:
8.1 Half-day classes without proper notification to the school authorities.
8.2 Non-attendance in any class or school activities while inside the school
premises.
8.3 Escaping or leaving without permission during the school hours.
8.4 Seen in public places in school uniform during class day/hours.

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B.4 Conduct Inside and Outside the Classroom
Every student is identified with the school where he/she belongs. It is his/her
responsibility to help maintain the good image of the school by conducting himself in
a manner befitting a TNHS student. He/she should always be aware that his/her
behavior is reflective of the training he/she gets from this school. While inside and
outside the campus, he/she should observe generally acceptable rules of conduct and
norms of behavior.
1. Silence and order should be maintained especially in entering and leaving
the classroom, during class hours, examinations, recess time, whether the
teacher is present or not.
2. Students are not allowed to loiter in the corridors, quadrangle, faculty room,
canteen, or near the classrooms and other offices while classes are going on
except for personal necessity.
3. Passing through corridors either in group or individually should be made
silently. Boisterous conduct, running, shouting or an action which tends to
distract classes are to be avoided. True students adheres the observance of
silence and proper decorum within the premises of TNHS.
4. No student may be pulled-out from the classroom when class is going on.
In case of emergency, the Guard on Duty will inform the Principal’s Office
for necessary action.
B.5 Conduct during Flag Ceremony
1. The Bell or Buzzer signals the line formation for flag ceremony.
2. Due respect should be given during the flag ceremony anywhere, anytime.
Proper conduct should be observed which reflects one’s reverence for the
Philippine flag.
2.1 Strengthening Respect and Allegiance to the Philippine Flag in All
Schools (DepEd Order No. 83, s. 2007)
2.1.1 The actual singing of the National Anthem during flag raising
and retreat must not be replaced by canned music. Teachers are
required to sing and lead the singing of the Philippine National
Anthem.
2.1.2 No tattered or badly-faded flag should be allowed to fly in any
school or office.
2.1.3 Instructions on the proper display and use of the Philippine Flag,
prohibited acts on the use of the Philippine Flag, and on the
singing of the national anthem shall be observed in accordance
with the provisions of R.A. No. 8491.
2.2 Everybody should be able to perform the following:
2.2.1 Morning Offering / Panalangin sa Umaga
2.2.2 Pambansang Awit
2.2.3 Panatang Makabayan/Panunumpa sa Watawat
2.2.4 Mambajao Hym
2.2.5 Galaw Pilipinas/Exercise

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B.6 Use of School Facilities
Good stewardship requires that all school facilities be kept clean and
orderly. Students are expected to:
1. GARBAGE BIN: practice waste segregation. Students who are caught
throwing anywhere may subject for disciplinary action and do in-campus
service.
2. School Canteen: all in line is necessary to keep in order. Observe waste
segregation. Always maintain proper decorum as student.
3. Computer Laboratory: strictly follow computer laboratory rules upon
entering and using computer equipment. Students are permitted to enter the
computer laboratory for academic purposes only. Computer parts should
remain in place after the computer class.
4. Library: observe cleanliness, follow rules and regulations given by school
librarian. If not, disciplinary action will apply.
5. Teen center: make an appointment to teen center coordinator if there are
queries with regards to sexuality and other concerns seeking help and
guidance.
6. Comfort Rooms. Users are expected to leave the restroom in a clean and
tidy state after use. Trash should be disposed of properly in designated bins.
Users should wash their hands thoroughly before exiting the restroom.
7. School buildings. Vandalizing and defacing walls is strictly prohibited.
Disciplinary action like in-campus service will be imposed once caught on
the act and with evidence presented by the witness.
Note: Spitting, littering, and other immoral acts inside the school premises will
subject to disciplinary action.
C. ADMISSION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
C.1 Admission Committee
Every student has the right to enroll in Tupsan National High School upon meeting the specific
requirements pertinent to the rules and regulations. Likewise, admission committee is created
to facilitate the legal entry of student. It is composed of the following:
Chairman: Mrs. Elenita S. Bucton, Registrar
Members: Mrs. Nympha B. Yamit, School Principal
Mr. Stephen R. Atienza, Guidance Counselor-Designate
Other TNHS Faculty and Staff
C.2 Admission Procedure
1. For New / Incoming Grade 7/ Transferees
Requirements:
1. Report Card
2. PSA Birth Certificate
3. Accomplished Enrollment Form
2. Old Students
Requirements:
1. Accomplished Enrollment Form
2. Others (if applicable)
C.3 Transfer of Students and Transfer Credentials
A student enrolled in TNHS is entitled to transfer to another school provided
that he has a school request from the institution he has transferred to. A certificate of
eligibility for transfer shall be issued to the student within the day after receiving the
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D. GENERALACADEMIC POLICIES
D.1 Promotion as a General Rule – A final grade of 75 or higher in all learning areas
allows the student to be promoted to the next grade level.
E. STUDENT SERVICES
E.1 Registrar’s Office
It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., Mondays to Fridays. It is institutional in
nature and serves the four academic departments of the school. It is the service unit performing
academic functions directly supportive of teaching. The Registrar’s Office is the repository of
highly important and delicate documents of students. The Registrar’s decision carries weight
in cases involving admission, evaluation of subjects, academic placement, requirements,
transfer, academic load and eligibility for graduation. It also serves as linkage to Department
of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other related institutions
and agencies. It provides academic assistance to students through its services such as
Admission and Registration, Orientation, Records Monitoring and Processing, Eligibility,
Academic Evaluation and Placement and Research.
E.2 Guidance / Teen Center
The Guidance Center is an important unit in the school because of the assistance that it
gives to the students. It provides guidance services that equip the students with commonly
acceptable fundamental skills that they need in adult life to help them become mature,
responsible, self-sufficient and functional members of society.
1. Schedule and Structure
1.1. It is open from 8:00 to 5:00pm., Mondays to Fridays. It extends guidance services to all
students and provides counseling to those who need assistance in academic, social and personal
problems depending on the availability of the guidance counselor designate.
1.2. The Counselor conducts individual interviews with students seeking admission and meets
with parents and students on referral cases and handles counseling cases.
E.3 Library
Services are rendered by the library-in charge and staff and geared towards the
implementation of the institution’s objectives.
E.4 School Clinic
The Health Services team is composed of the personnel in-charge of the Clinic,
and School nurse. The team provides sugar testing, blood pressure monitoring, and emergency
response. The person-in-charge of the School Clinic administers necessary first aid. Basic
medicines are made available to all students.
E.5 School Canteen
The Canteen which is located within the school premises serves meals and
snacks at reasonable prices. Students are expected to help keep the canteen clean and sanitary
and to observe the standards of good behavior.

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Rules and Regulations:
1. The canteen should serve healthy and nutritious food to the students during the
scheduled recess and lunchtime only.
2. Students are not allowed to buy food from the vendors
outside the school.
3. Students should fall in line when buying in the canteen.
4. Utensils, dishes and bottles must be properly returned after eating. All trash and
wrappers should be disposed properly.
5. Students should avoid talking aloud, shouting, and loitering in the canteen and sitting
on tables.
E. 6 Laboratories
1. Science Laboratory
1.1 Science teacher must submit the borrower slip, properly accomplished in duplicate
to the Science Laboratory in-charge. The Borrower Slip should bear the signature
of the Science teacher.
1.2 Borrowers should be responsible for the proper handling of the apparatus and/or
equipment.
1.3 All apparatus and/or equipment should be properly cleaned before returning them
to the Science Laboratory.
1.4 In case of damages, the group will be responsible for the replacement or payment
of the apparatus and laboratory equipment.
1.5 The users must familiarize themselves with the surroundings of the laboratory. Look
for the water outlet, locate the fire exit, first aid cabinet, fire extinguisher, etc.
1.6 Gowns are required in the laboratory.
1.7 Open sandals and bare foot are not allowed in the laboratory.
1.8 Ladies should tie loose hair.
1.9 Eating, drinking and smoking are strictly prohibited in the laboratory.
1.10 Solid and liquid waste containers are found in the laboratory. These containers are
receptacles for solid and liquid waste which should not be thrown into the sink.
1.11 Before leaving the laboratory, the users must have returned all the equipment and
materials used. Tables should be cleaned and wiped dry, gas and water outlets,
lights and electric fans should all be turned off.
2. Computer Laboratory
2.1 Students could avail themselves of the opportunity to use the computers during class
hours only.
2.2 The computer teacher and students are held responsible for the upkeep and
cleanliness of the computer units after using.
2.3 A seat plan serves as monitoring sheet of the instructor to follow up students’
designated computer unit.
E.7 Cookery Room
E. 8 Caregiving Room
E.9 Masonry Room

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A. POLICIES ON STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student Organizations are understandably the implementing arm of the subject
area in terms of student activities. To a certain extent, student organizations and
their activities reflect the expectation of the subject area in the development and
enhancement of the desired skills and values among the students. Approved student
organizations and activities also serve as alternative learning for students and
viewed in another perspective become extension of classroom learning activities.
The High School Student Council primarily helps in the promotion of better
relationships within the academic community. The High School Student Council
also provides and support in the implementation of school rules and regulations,
policies and projects. More importantly, the High School Student Council serves as
unifying, initiating, motivating and coordinating force of the different non-
academic student
activities.
F.1 RULES GOVERNING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTION
1. Student Council Positions Contested are:
a. President e. Auditor
b. Vice-President f. Public Information Officer
c. Secretary g. Peace Officer
d. Treasurer h. Grade Level Representatives (G7-G12)
2. Qualifications of Candidates
a. Must be a bonafide enrolled student Tupsan National High School
b. Must be of good academic standing.
c. Must not have any pending disciplinary case in the department.
3. To the electors, to qualify for voting, a student must
be duly registered and currently enrolled in Tupsan National High School.
4. The following are prohibited campaign materials:
a. Material gifts with party name and/or logo or candidate’s name
b. Bookmarks
c. Matches / lights
d. T-shirts with line-up of party names
e. Other forms of political gimmickry as maybe determined. Election
materials should be placed only in designated areas.
f. It is the responsibility of each party to clean up their election materials
after election.
5. On elections, Canvassing, Proclamations and Protests
a. Elections shall be held in the designated classroom.
b. Canvassing shall be done immediately after the voting.
c. A report on the results shall be prepared and signed by the chairperson
(teacher-in-charge) and members of the Board. Proclamation of winners
shall follow the role of plurality. This shall be done immediately.
d. Protests shall be filed not later than 5:00 P.M.

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G. SAFETY RULES
G.1 Know the Rules - students are expected to know and understand rules
and regulations of the school. Furthermore, they must also familiarize
themselves with the safety rules to avoid any injury or damage to life
and property.
G.2 Use of Stairways – When walking on stairways or along hallways,
students shall keep right to ensure orderly and smooth flow of human
traffic. Students must refrain from joking and pushing each other to
avoid harm to themselves and to others.
G.3 Emergency Measures – In case of emergency such as fire or earthquake,
students must exercise mental alertness and promptness of action. They
should keep away from debris, electric wirings and other falling
objects.
G.4 Flood and Typhoons – Regardless of typhoon signals, classes may be
suspended on any or all levels especially when (1) prolonged flooding
occurs in the school or where student residences are; or (2) other
calamities such as volcanic eruptions and earthquake have occurred.
When classes are suspended by order of competent authorities, students
shall leave the school only when it is safe to do so. According to DepEd
guidelines, classes in the preschool shall be automatically suspended
when Signal No. 1 is raised by PAGASA and Signal No. 2 for the
elementary and secondary
levels.
H. POLICIES ON STUDENT DEPORTMENT AND DISCIPLINE
H.1 Code of Discipline
The role of education is two-fold: the building of responsible
citizenry through knowledge and skills and the nurturing of every
student’s positive ideals, attitudes and aspirations that will zero in on the
best interest of society.
TUPSAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school and
for this reason, all bonafide students of TNHS shall in the exercise of
their rights and in the performance of their responsibilities and duties
conduct themselves along the traditions, values and ideals of a true
Filipino.
Every student recognizes and agrees to comply with all the
policies, rules and regulations of Tupsan National High School in
general and of the Basic Education Department in particular. Tupsan
National High School adheres to the principle of “in-locoparentis”.
Faculty members and other duly authorized officials of the school shall
have the rights and the responsibility to make apprehension and/or refer
any violation of this CODE OF DISCIPLINE to the proper authorities
and/or duly authorized officer of the law for appropriate action.
Every student is required to secure a copy of the HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT HANDBOOK. He or she must be knowledgeable of its
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The student must likewise be responsible to know, understand,
comply with all the contents of memoranda, announcements, circulars,
directives, letters and notices and similar other matters affecting him, as
may be regularly posted and/or disseminated by the Office of the
Principal. All students should conduct and present themselves in a
decent manner. They should follow the generally accepted norms of
good behavior and at all times in all places should observe courtesy and
decorum in dealing with other people.
I. CHILD PROTECTION POLICYAND ANTI- BULLYING ACT
DEPED CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (D.O. No. 40, s. 2012)
Department of Education in collaboration with its partners and stakeholders, shall
ensure that all schools are conducive to the education of children. Thus, it is mandated that all
appropriate measures be undertaken to ensure that school discipline is administered in a manner
consistent with the child’s human dignity and with conformity with the Convention on the
Rights of a Child (CRC) in protecting children from all forms of physical or mental violence,
injury and abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment, and exploitation, including
sexual abuse.
Duties and Responsibilities of Pupils, Students and Learners
Pupils, students and learners shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Comply with the school’s rules and regulations, as long as they are in harmony with
their best interests. Pupils, students and learners shall refrain from:
1. Engaging in discrimination or leading a group of pupils or students to discriminate
another with reference to one’s physical appearance, weakness and status of any sort.
2. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative.
3. Participating in behavior of other students that are illegal, unsafe or abusive.
4. Marking or damaging school property including books, in any way.
5. Engaging in fights or any aggressive behavior.
6. Introducing into the school promises or otherwise possessing prohibited articles such as
deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic and noxious substances, cigarettes and pornographic
material; and
7. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to other.
All allegations that any of these acts has been committed shall not be used to curtail
the child’s basic rights or interpreted to defeat the objectives of this Order.
B. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of development, maturity, and
demonstrated capabilities, with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of the other
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C. Respect another person’s right regardless of opinion, status, gender, ethnicity, religion as
well as everyone’s moral physical integrity; and
D. Observe the Code of Conduct for pupils, students and learners.
OTHER ACTS OF VIOLENCE OR ABUSE (Section 14)
Other serious acts of violence or abuse committed by a pupil, students or learner
upon another pupil, student or learner of the same school, shall, and whenever appropriate, be
dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9344 and its implementing
Rules and Regulations.
PROHIBITED ACTS (Section 15)
The following acts, as defined in Section 3 of this Order, are hereby prohibited and
shall be penalized in administrative proceedings as Grave or Simple Misconduct depending
on the gravity of the act and its consequences, under existing laws, rules and regulations:
1. Child Abuse
2. Discrimination against children
3. Child exploitation.
4. Violence against children in school.
5. Corporal punishment.
6. Any analogous or similar acts.
ANTI- BULLYING POLICIES
Bullying or Peer Abuse refers is a willful aggressive behavior that is directed, towards a particular
victim who may out-numbered, younger, weak, with disability, less confident, or otherwise
vulnerable (D.O No. 42, s. 2012).
Bullying includes actions such as making threat, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically
or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. The following are forms of bullying:
• Teasing
• Name-calling
• Inappropriate sexual comments
• Taunting
• Threatening to cause harm
Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s
reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes:
• Leaving someone out on purpose

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• Telling other children not to be friends with someone
• Spreading rumors about someone
• Embarrassing someone in public
• “Cyber bullying”- which is done through the use of technology or any electronic means
Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical bullying
includes:
• Hitting/kicking/pinching
• Spitting
• Tripping/pushing
• Taking or breaking someone’s things
• Making mean or rude hand gestures
Anti-bullying Act of 2013 (Republic Act no. 10627 s. 2013)
Adoption of Anti-Bullying Policies (Rule III, Section IV)
All public and private kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools shall adopt policies to
address the existence of bullying in their respective institutions. Such policies be regularly
updated and, at a minimum, shall include provisions on.
Prohibited acts, prevention and intervention programs, mechanisms, and procedures.
PROHIBITED ACTS (Rule IV, Section 5)
Consistent with Section 3 of the Act, the anti-bullying policy shall prohibit:
1. Bullying at the following:
A. School grounds;
B. Property immediately adjacent to school grounds;
C. School-sponsored or school related activities, functions or programs whether on or
off school grounds;
D. School bus stops;
E. School buses or other vehicles owned, leased or used by a school;
F. School buses or school services privately-owned but accredited by the school.
2. Bullying through the use of technology (“cyberbullying”) or an electronic device or other
forms of media owned, leased or used by a school.
3. Bullying at a location, activity, function or program that is not school related and through
the use of technology or an electronic device or other forms of media that is not owned,
leased or used by school; and.
4. Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, who provides information during an
investigation of bullying, or who is a witness to or has a reliable information about bullying.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Students (Rule VI, Section 8.6)
Students shall:
1. Participate and cooperate in all prevention, intervention and other measures related to
bullying implemented by the school.
2. Avoid or refrain from any act of bullying.
3. Intervene to protect the victim, unless it will jeopardize his safety and security; and
4. Report to school authorities any incident of bullying.
PROCEDURES IN HANDLING BULLYING INCIDENTS IN SCHOOL
In all cases where the imposable penalty on the offending child is suspension, exclusion or
expulsion, the following minimum requirements of due process shall be complied with
(Section 12, DO No. 40 s, 2012)
1. The child and the parents or guardians must be informed of the complaint in writing.
2. The child shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint in writing, with the
assistance
of the parents or the guardian.
3. The decision of the school head must be in writing, stating the facts and the reasons for the
decisions.
4. The decision of the school head maybe appealed, as provided in existing rules of the
Department.
If bullying incidents results in serious physical injuries or death, whenever appropriate
the case shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9344 or the
“Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act” and its implementing Rules and Regulations.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
IN TAKE SHEET
I. INFORMATION
A. VICTIM:
Name: ________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _____________ Age: _________ Gender: ________
Grade/Section: _________________ Adviser: ________________
B. Parents:
Mother: _______________________________ Age: ___________
Occupation: ____________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Father: ________________________________ Age: ___________
Occupation: _____________________________ Age: ___________
Address: & Contact Number: _______________________________
B. COMPLAINT
Name: _______________________________________________
Relationship to Victim: _________________________________
Address: & Contact Number: _____________________________
C. RESPONDENT:
C-1. If respondent is a School Personnel
Name: _______________________________________________
Date of Birth: ________________ Age: ___________ Gender: ____
Address: & Contact Number: _______________________________
C-2 If respondent a student
Name: _______________________________________________
Date of Birth: ________________ Age: _________ Gender: _____
Grade/Section: ________________ Adviser: __________________
Parents/Guardian:
Mother: ___________________________________ Age: ________
Occupation: _____________________________________________
Address: & Contact Number: ________________________________________
Father: _____________________________________ Age: _______________
Occupation: _____________________________________________________
Address: & Contact Number: _______________________________________
II. DETAILS OF THE CASE
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
________.
III. ACTION TAKEN
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________

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Prepared by:
__________________________________
Name Over Printed Name
_________________________________
Designation
__________________________________
Date
PERSONAL DATA SHEET OF STUDENT
Name: _________________________________________________________
(Surname) (First) (Middle Name)
Grade/Year and Section: ______________________ LRN: ________________ Date of
Birth: ________________ Place of birth: ___________________ Gender: M ___ F ____
Birth Order Among Siblings: ___________________
Permanent Address: ________________________ Present Address:
___________________________
Religion: __________________ Name of father:
___________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________ Contact
Number: ______________
Name of Mother: _________________________ Address:
___________________________________
Contact Number: _________________________ Guardian (if not living with parent)
_____________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Contact Number: _____________________________
Person to contact in case of emergency: ________________________________
Contact Number: _____________________________
AUTHORIZE SIGNATURES
Father: (1) _______________________ Mother: (1)
_______________________
(2) _______________________ (2)
______________________
Guardian (1) _____________________
(2) _____________________

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APPENDIX
PROCEDURES DURING EMERGENCIES
Pursuant to R.A. 10121 otherwise known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Act of 2010”, CHED Memo Order No.9, s.2013 (Article
IX, Sec. 28) and DepEd Order No.48, s.2012, SIC observes the following guidelines
and procedures on a safe and secure environment and that of the members of the
academic community.
A. In Case of Fire
1. All faculty members in their respective classrooms and/or class officers shall
perform the following functions:
a. Switching off of electrical appliances in use.
b. Directing their students to the nearest exit away from the fire to a safe place
(quadrangle, church patio, etc.).
c. Conducting an orderly but fast movement of students out of the fire scene.
d. Advising their students to carry with them only their important belongings (if it is
still possible).
e. Calming the fear of students.
f. Attending to the safety of their students in general.
2. All employees shall observe safety procedures and shall perform emergency
functions assigned to them such as switching electrical appliances and electronic
switches.
3. The medical staff, with the assistance of trained volunteers i.e. P.E. Unit, must
attend to those who are injured or have suffered other health-related problems.
B. In Case of an Earthquake
1. Wherever you are, stay calm.
2. During the initial shock and tremors:
a. if you are inside the building, seek cover under heavy furniture such as tables,
beds and couches (“DUCK, COVER AND HOLD”)
b. Stay away from the beams and glass panels such as windows, doors, etc.
3. After the initial shock and tremors:
a. Carefully get out of the place where you sought cover.
b. Switch off electrical appliances and electronic switches.
c. Calmly but quickly get out of the building and go to the quadrangle or open
space where you can keep a distance of about half the height of the tallest
building.
d. Wait for further instruction from the School Emergency Response Team.
4. If you are in an alley or street or between tall structures and walls:
a. Seek cover inside strong structures.
b. Be aware of falling electric posts and wires, falling glass and debris from
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c. Stay away from hanging objects that may fall.
d. After the initial shock or tremors immediately go to open spaces where you
can be at a distance of about half the height of the tallest building.
5. All faculty members, student officers and other employees shall perform their
assigned functions such as:
a. Attend to the safety of students.
b. Direct the students to seek cover during the initial tremors.
c. After the initial shock and tremors, switch off electrical appliances and other
electronic switches.
d. Direct students to the nearest exit.
e. Attend to a fast and orderly evacuation of the building to a place of refuge
(quadrangle or open space)
f. Account for their students.
C. The School Emergency Response Team
To ensure preparedness and capability of the school community to respond to any emergency
and/or disaster, SIC has created the School Emergency Response Team with five (5)
subteams to:
1. devise emergency plans
2. conduct drills for emergency and disaster preparedness
3. organize and mobilize emergency control action for rescue, evacuation and relief
during emergency situations or disasters.
The five (5) sub-teams pertain to:
a. First Aid
b. Evacuation
c. Fire and Site Security
d. Search and Rescue
e. Communications and Maintenance
Note: All faculty members and office/unit heads shall conduct an orientation on safety
procedures and assign student officers, laboratory assistants and personnel to specific
duties such as switching off gas and electrical appliances. Announced fire and
earthquake drills shall be conducted twice during the school year. Unannounced drills
shall also be conducted anytime.
D. Detailed Instructions During the Evacuation Drills
An evacuation drill is an opportunity to test knowledge on how to exit from the
building during an emergency.
1. Upon hearing the alarm, stop whatever you are doing. Do not panic, remain calm.
Follow the instructions of your teacher. Observe silence to enable you to hear the
instructions from the Public Announcement system.
2. Take only what you need—eyeglasses, keys, cell phone, medication and wallet. Do
not take your school bag, books or other school materials.
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an in single or double file lines. Stay to the right and do not run. When using the
stairs, take one step at a time. Overtaking of other classes or individuals is not allowed.
You should not push your way out an exit.
4. Proceed to pre-determined assembly area and be counted.
5. If you are not in class when the alarm sounds, proceed immediately to the assembly
area and join your class.
6. Do not stay near the buildings or in the street.
7. Do not return to the building until an “all clear signal” is given.
8. Strictly follow the SIC Evacuation Plan during emergencies.
E. One Point Lesson (OPL)
The conduct of on earthquake drill is different from that of a fire drill.
Fire Drill — The sound of a siren/bell means that a fire is ongoing and all occupants
of the building are to immediately evacuate to ensure their safety.
Earthquake Drill — The sound of a siren/bell indicates that a strong shaking is
ongoing and the level of ground shaking prevents people to stand and
move around. Participants during the 1-minute siren/bell should perform
the DUCK, COVER AND HOLD response. After the 1-minute siren/bell,
participants quietly go out of room and proceed to the designated
evacuation area.
F. The Earthquake Survival Kit and First Aid Kit
Each student shall keep and maintain an Earthquake Survival Kit bag consisting of the
following items: a small batteryoperated radio, flashlight, bottled water, ready to eat
food (candies and biscuits), dust mask and a First Aid kit. The First Aid Kit shall
consist of alcohol, burn ointment, plaster, band-aid, cotton balls, paracetamol,
Diatabs, Kremil-S, etc.