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 HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
Noblefranca St., Dumaguete City

Student Handbook
(Revised Edition 2020)

This book belongs to:

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CONFIRMATION SLIP

This is to acknowledge that the undersigned are fully aware of the school’s provisions
printed herein and pledge to fully abide them.

We also understand that since these are promulgated by the school authorities, Holy Cross
High School reserves the right to add, interpret, amend, supplement and apply these rules.

I have carefully read the STUDENT HANDBOOK on the school policies, and will abide by
these and all other policies of HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL.

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Father’s Signature above Printed Name

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Mother’s Signature above Printed Name
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Guardian’s Signature above Printed Name

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Student’s Signature above Printed Name

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Date
Note: Falsification of any of these signatures is a serious offence and punishable tantamount to
suspension and or expulsion from school.

COMMITTEE ON STUDENT
HANDBOOK REVISION

REV. FR. GARRY NEIL L. FUENTEBELLA, LRMS

School Director

PROFETIZA S. LIM, ED.D.

Principal
 MR. ROBEN F. ZIPAGAN
Senior High School Coordinator

MRS. MELFE C. SAYSON

Junior High School Coordinator

MRS. LOVELIE MAE D. CAMAY

Elementary Coordinator

MR. GWENDOLYN T. SUSON

Guidance Personnel

MS. MA. HEZEL B. EUMAGUE

Discipline Officer

PREFACE
 Welcome to Holy Cross High School. Look forward to enriching experiences in your studies,
work and play, with other boys and girls in your school. Accept the challenges offered to make life
in our institution more productive, meaningful and rewarding.

This handbook is especially prepared for you. It contains vital information about your school
– its philosophy and objectives, its rules and regulations, and what you may expect from it and
what it expects from you.

You will study this Handbook together with your classmates and your homeroom adviser. It
is desired that you will appreciate its purpose and implement its provisions closely so that you will
become a good and well – adjusted student. Your school will truly be proud of you and you will
equally be proud of your school.

The Administration, Faculty and staff

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

I. Brief History of Holy Cross High School 8

II. Philosophy of Education 9
Vision 10
Mission
Objectives 11 Core Values

III. Admission
A. Requirements for Pre-School 13
B. Requirements for Grade One 14
C. Requirements for Grade 7
D. Requirements for Transfer Students 15

IV. Scholarship and Student Assistance 16

V. Assessment and Rating of Learning Outcomes 17

VI. Guidelines in the Selection of Honor Pupils/

Students of Grades 1 to 12 of the K to 12
Education Curriculum 19

VII. Honors and Awards 21

Academic Awards
Special Awards 22
Loyalty Medallion 24

VIII. Rules and Regulations

 E. Curriculum
F. Attendance
G. Absence
H. Tardiness 25
I. Official Language 26
J. School Uniform
K. Report Card 28
L. Deferred Grades
M. Special Test
N. Promotion 29
O. Failures
P. Morning Rites 30
Q. Recess
N. Use of the Phone 31

IX. Student Services

R. Library
S. Gymnasium and Auditorium 32
T. Computer Room 33
U. Science Laboratory
V. Speech Laboratory
W. Pre-School Playroom
X. Canteen
Y. Chapel
Z. Guidance Services 34

X. Co-Curricular and Extra-curricular

Activities
AA. Scouting 35
BB. Sports/Athletics
CC. School Marching Band
DD.The Student Council 36
EE. Academic Clubs
FF. Campus Ministry
GG. Cultural and Social Activities
HH.Gallery/Galleryite 37
 II. Music Bands

XI. School Discipline

JJ. Proper Behavior in the Campus
KK. Offenses and their Corresponding Sanctions
Minor Offense 40
Major Offense 41
Grievous Offense
LL. Sanctions 43
Minor Offense
Major Offense
Grievous Offense 44
Disciplinary Probation
MM. Right to Appeal

Conclusion

Appendix I – Pambansang Awit 45

Appendix II - School Hymn 46

Appendix III – A Tribute to Holy Cross

High School 47

Appendix IV – HCHS Uniform for Boys 48

Appendix V – HCHS Uniform for Girls 49

Appendix VI – Rubrics for Leadership Awards 50

Appendix VII – Rubrics for Outstanding

Performance in Specific
Disciplines and Sports 51

Appendix VIII - Rubrics for Awards for Club

or Organization Achievement 52

Anti-bullying Policy 53

I. BRIEF HISTORY OF HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

Sometime in 1926, a group of Chinese-Filipino businessmen in Dumaguete established an
organization known as the DUMAGUETE CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (DCCC).
Among the organizers were the late Mariano L. UyMatiao, Abdon Velez, Sun ug Son, CangYuco,
Que Tech Tuen, Santiago Chiu Bontin, Lucio Limquiaco, Jo Tian Sang, Uy Yao Khun, Sun Un
Po, Ong Chiong Chi, Du Quinco and other leading businessmen.

Two years later after the founding of the DCCC, the Board of Directors thought of putting up
an educational institution where the children of the Tsinoy community could learn not only the
basic education but also the culture and arts of China. Thus, on July 15, 1928, the Dumaguete
Chung Hua High School came into being. The late Santiago Chiu Bontin was the Chairman of the
Board of Trustees and the late Chiu Yu Po was the school principal.

The school, located at corner Sta. Catalina and Noblefranca Streets, started its operation in a
small one – storey schoolhouse built of wood and nipa. It was administered by a principal and
three teachers offering primary education to around forty pupils. Since then, the enrollment
increased until it was forced to close in 1941 due to the start of the Second World War.

After the war, the school resumed its operation and in 1951, a new concrete building was
erected to replace the old dilapidated schoolhouse. A girl’s dormitory and boy’s dormitory were
added to meet the housing needs of out-of-town students and finally a gymnasium was constructed
for sports and other activities. In 1980, these dormitories were converted into classrooms to
accommodate the increasing number of student population.
A complete course in the elementary and secondary education in both English and Chinese
necessitated a change in the name of the school into Dumaguete Chinese High School during the
administration of the late Mr. Chi-sin Tsai, the principal who served from 1949 to 1956. The school
was again renamed Holy Cross High School in 1967 when its doors were opened to all Filipinos,
during the incumbency of Rev. Fr. Joseph Wang as principal. The school became fully Filipinized
after the declaration of Martial Law in 1972.

Holy Cross High School celebrates its Founders’ Day on the 15 th of July each year. It
celebrated its Golden Jubilee on July 15, 1978 and Diamond Jubilee on July 15, 2003.

Since the year 2000, the school has been managed by the Sisters of the Congregation of St.
Therese of the Child Jesus from Taiwan. Sister Agnes Hsieh served as the first school directress.

As Holy Cross High School grows as a learning institution, a Montessori-based curriculum

of the Pre-School Department was introduced with Sr. Nellie Gillegao as its head.
 In 2014, the Lorenzo Mission Society manages the school with Rev. Fr. Garry Neil
Fuentebella as the director.

II. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Holy Cross High School is an educational institution dedicated to the development of the whole
person for life and hereafter. It believes that all people have an alienable right to an education that
is in keeping with their ultimate goals, their aspirations, their abilities, their fraternal association
with other people in fostering a true unity and peace on earth.
Vision

Transformation of Individuals through Integrated Chinese-Filipino Values in Christian

Quality Education

Mission

HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL, a Christian Educational Institution, commits itself:

• to mold and develop Holy Crossians into dynamic, mature, socially responsible leaders and
stewards of peace and prosperity in their community;

• to achieve academic excellence by providing various learning experiences, quality

instructional materials and facilities and a well-balanced and challenging curriculum;

• to provide opportunities to internalize Chinese-Filipino culture and values in order to

integrate and assimilate the best in their lives as true Chinese-Filipino Christians;
 • to provide religious instructions thus enabling Holy Crossians to live Christian lives,
deeply rooted in faith and Gospel values.

• to create a conducive atmosphere for learning with enjoyment, leading to the total
formation of a Holy Crossian – physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, culturally,
aesthetically and spiritually.

III. OBJECTIVES

Holy Cross High School aims to educate children and the youth by providing them with a
variety of learning experiences which will enable them to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes
to help them live and grow as upright individuals and become worthwhile members of the society
and of the world community.

At the end of their studies at Holy Cross High School, the students will become:

1. successful in attaining their highest academic achievement in the English and Chinese
curricula;

2. capable of appreciating Filipino and Chinese heritage;

3. socially aware, demonstrating leadership in creative and worthwhile activities for themselves
as well as for others;
4. responsible in their endeavors, aware of their rights and those of others;

5. committed to live in a world of peace and harmony;

6. committed to God and God’s divine laws.

CORE VALUES

The teaching of values at Holy Cross High School is centered on three main themes:
The pursuit of Filipino core values anchored on the thrust of the Department of Education
and Christian idealism and achieving this idealism through the practice of values emphasized in
the Chinese Culture.
1. The thrust of the Department of Education is to inculcate to every students/pupils the four
Filipino core values namely:
7.1 Makatao
7.2 Makakalikasan
7.3 Makabansa
7.4 Maka-Diyos

2. The Eight Virtues 八德

a. Loyalty 忠

b. Filial Piety/Respect and Love of Elders 孝

c. Compassion/Kindness 仁

d. Love 愛
e. Trustworthiness信

f. Sincerity to Fellowmen and Sense of Fairness 義

g. Peace 和

h. Harmony 平

3. The Four Anchors or The Four Social Bonds: 四維

a. Courtesy/Propriety 禮

b. Righteousness 義

c. Integrity/Honesty/Incorruptibility 廉

d. Sense of Shame 恥

Note: Together, the Eight Virtues 八德 and the Four Anchors 四維 comprise the core of Confucian
Ethics commonly known in Chinese as 四維八德 and popularly known as the principles of
character building 做人的道理.

3. The Three Virtues 三達德

a. Wisdom 智

b. Kindness 仁

c. Courage 勇

4. The practice of Truth, Benevolence, Beauty and Spirituality 真、善、美、聖

5. The practice of Thriftiness 儉樸 and Industriousness 勤勞

6. The practice of Forgiveness 忠恕

It was the original wish of the School Founders that the Teachers and also the students learn
and practice these values by heart.

IV. ADMISSION

The Admission Committee is composed of the following persons:

1. Principal – Head of the Committee
2. Coordinators
3. Teacher Representative from Pre-School, Elementary, and High School
4. Guidance Personnel

NN. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE – SCHOOL

1. An applicant must be:

a. Nursery - at least three (3) years old

b. Kinder 1 - at least four (4) years old

c. Kinder 2 - at least five (5) years old on or before October August 31 as per DepEd Order no.
16, s. 2015.)
2. Two (2) copies of birth certificate (one original and one photocopy issued by the National
Statistics Office/NSO)

3. Personal interview by the Admission Committee representative.

B. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE ONE

4. At least five (5) years old on or before October August 31 as per DepEd Order no. 16, s.
2015.)

5. Report card from the Kindergarten last attended;

6. Two (2) copies of birth certificate (one original and one photocopy issued by the National
Statistics Office/NSO);

7. School’s entrance examination result;

8. Two copies of 2 x 2 ID picture

9. Personal interview by the Admission Committee representative.

OO. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE SEVEN

 10. Report card (form 138) of the elementary course with fairly satisfactory marks (75%) in all
subjects from a recognized elementary school;

11. School’s entrance examination result;

12. Certificate of Good Moral Character from the school last attended

13. Two (2) copies of birth certificate (one original and one photocopy issued by the National
Statistics Office/NSO)
5. Two copies of 2 x 2 ID picture

6. Personal interview by the Admission Committee representative.

I. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

1. An applicant must have fairly satisfactory grades (75%) in all subjects in the school last
attended;

2. Submission of the following:

a. Form 138 (Report Card)\

 b. Certificate of Good Moral Character from the school last attended

c. Two (2) copies of birth certificate (one original and one photocopy issued by the National
Statistics Office/NSO)

d. Two (2) copies of 2 x 2 ID picture

3. School’s entrance exam result;

4. Personal interview by the Admission Committee representative.

Holy Cross students who enrolled in another school during the previous year or years who wish to
return will be considered transferees and will have to comply with the requirements for transfer
students.

Transferees are considered to be on probationary status for every grading period for one school
year.

The Admission Committee is empowered not to accept students/pupils who do not meet the above
requirements.

All enrollees in Pre-School, Elementary and High School are required to take up the foreign
language subject, that is, Chinese.
V. SCHOLARSHIP AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE

1. A scholarship may be enjoyed by a student upon the approval of his/her application by the Board
of Trustees. All scholarships will be determined by the Board of Trustees.

2. Only one scholarship privilege can be enjoyed by a student at any given time.

3. A student who is a consistent rank “With Highest Honor” in the four grading periods up to the
Final Rating will receive a 50% discount in tuition fee for the next school year.

5. Academic Scholarship for Grades 7 and 11 transferees are as follows (applicable for 1 school
year only):

With Highest Honor (or its equivalent)

5.1a. 100% on tuition fees if a graduate of a school with more than 200 graduates
5.1b. 75% on tuition fees if a graduate of a school with 100 - 199 graduates
5.1c. 50% on tuition fees if a graduate of a school with 50 - 100 graduates
5.1d. 25% on tuition fees if a graduate of a school with less than 50 graduates

6. A student who avails of the scholarship is responsible for miscellaneous and other fees, such as
the purchase of books, uniforms, and other supplies.

7. Education Service Contracting (ESC) Scholarship Grant

The scholarship is sponsored by the Fund of Assistance to Private Education (FAPE) to help poor
but deserving students. It sets its own qualification as screened by the Office of the
Principal.
Requirements:

• PSA Certified Birth Certificate

• 2x2 Picture
• Photocopy of Grade VI report card
• Latest Income Tax Return for the previous year/ Certificate of Tax Exemptions or
Municipal Certification of Unemployment of Parents or Legal Guardians.

VI. ASSESSMENT and RATING of LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Assessment and Rating of Learning Outcomes are based on DepEd Order no.8, s. 2015.

PP. The assessment process is holistic, with emphasis on the formative or developmental
purpose of quality assuring student learning. It is also standard-based as it seeks to ensure
that teachers will teach to the standards and students will aim to meet or even exceed the
standards. The students’ attainment of standards in terms of content and performance is,
therefore, critical evidence of learning.

The assessment shall be done at four levels and shall be weighted as follows:

Table 1: Components of the Grading System

Components Languages/ A.P. / Science/ Math EPP/TLE
EsP

Written Work 30% 40% 20%

Performance Tasks

50% 40% 60%

Quarterly Assessment
 20% 20% 20%

QQ. Levels of Proficiency

The level of proficiency at which the student is performing shall be based on a numerical
value which is arrived at after summing up the results of the student’s performance on the various
levels of assessment. The numerical values are as follows:

Scores attained using the assessment above shall follow the percentage grade using

RS ÷ TS x 100% x WC where,

RS = Raw Score
TS = Total Score
WC = Weight of the component

However, the computed grade will not be reflected in the card. Instead, a transmutation
table is used to determine the final grade which uses 60% base grade which will be reflected in the
report card. The transmuted grade will be used to determine the level of proficiency of the child as
shown in the table below:

Table 2: Level of Proficiency

Level of Proficiency Equivalent Numerical Value
Outstanding 90 - 100
Very Satisfactory 85 - 89
Satisfactory 80 – 84
Fairly Satisfactory 75 - 79
Did Not Meet Expectations Below 75
 At the end of the four quarters, the Final Grade for each learning area shall be reported as
the average of the four quarterly ratings in numerical value.

The general average shall be the average of the final grades of the different learning areas
also expressed in numerical value.

C. PROMOTION AND RETENTION

Promotion and retention of students shall be by subject. Students whose proficiency level is Did
Not Meet Expectations at the end of the quarter or grading period shall be required to undergo
remediation after class hours so that they can immediately catch up as they move to the next
grading period. If by the end of the school year, the students are still at the Did Not Meet
Expectations level, then they shall be required to take summer classes.

Honor students shall be drawn from among those who performed at the Outstanding Level
(90 – 100).

D. CHINESE GRADING SYSTEM

The Grading System for Foreign Language (Chinese), Elementary and High School levels, will
follow the "Language" grading system of the K-12 curriculum.

VII. GUIDELINES IN THE SELECTION OF HONOR PUPILS/STUDENTS OF THE

K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
14. Candidates for Academic Honors in Grades 1 to 12 shall be drawn from the those who
performed at the Outstanding Level. They must not have a final grade lower than 85 (Very
Satisfactory) and they should have no grade lower than 80 (Satisfactory) in any quarter.

15. Transferees shall be considered in the ranking provided they were enrolled not later than
the second week of the start of classes of the current School Year.

16. The general average shall be computed to three decimal places. In order to compute for the
general average, the exact numerical equivalent of the students’ final ratings across subjects
shall be used.

17. All candidates for Academic honors must be in good moral character and have not been
subjected to any disciplinary action within the current School Year.

18. Achievements of pupils/students in specific academic disciplines (such as Mathematics,

Science and English) and in special curricular areas (such as sports, the arts and campus
journalism, etc.) shall be given recognition. A Separate set of honor students may be
declared for each curriculum program.

19. Any member of the School Selection Committee must not be related within the fourth
degree of consanguinity or affinity to any of the candidates for honors. The School Head
shall be the chairman of the School Selection Committee composed of at least three (3)
members from the teaching staff and shall make the final announcement of honor
pupils/students after final results have been duly recommended to and approved by the
School Head.

20. Candidates for Academic honors and their advisers (Grades 6, 10 and 12) must be present
during the selection process.
 21. In case of protest, it shall be filed by the candidate with his/her parent or guardian to the
School Head within five (5) working days from the final announcement and shall be settled
by the School Selection Committee within five (5) working days from the filing of the
protest.

22. The existing DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016 shall still be applied in the selection of honor
pupils/students in the grade/year levels until another DepEd order will be released by the
Department of Education.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Medals and/or certificates are awarded to those who will belong to the Outstanding Level.

Likewise, a special award is also given to students who excel in Chinese.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

A. Kindergarten
Learners in Kindergarten should be recognized for their most evident and most prominent
abilities.
Teachers can choose from the domains and skills listed in Appendix 1 of DepEd Order No. 36
s. 2016.

B. Grades 1 -12
 The award for Academic Excellence within the quarter is given to learners from grades 1to 12
who have attained an average of at least 90. They must not have a final grade lower than 85 (Very
Satisfactory) and they should have no grade lower than 80 (Satisfactory) in any quarter.

Table 3: Academic Excellence Awards

Academic Excellence Awards Average Grade
1. With Highest Honors 98-100
2. With High Honors 95-97
3. With Honors 90-94
Students who qualified for the Academic Excellence Awards will be posted in their classroom
and a designated area during the distribution of report cards every quarter.

SPECIAL AWARDS

This awards are given to students who have shown exemplary performance in curricular and
co-curricular activities.

A. Perfect Attendance
This award is given to learners who are present in all of his/her classes and must have no
absences or tardiness. Learners who are representing the school for various purposes (in-school or
off-campus activities) is not marked absent.

B. Conduct Awards
These awards are given to students who have shown great demonstration of the core values
from DepEd and Holy Cross High School. Students to qualify for this award must achieve at least
75% of "Always Observed" at the end of the school year. This will be deliberated by all subject
teachers of the students concern.

C. Leadership Award
 Leadership award is given to learners in Grade 6, 10 and 12 who have demonstrated exemplary
skills in motivating other and organizing projects that have significantly contributed to the
betterment of the school and/or community.

To qualify for this award, a learner must:

1. Have no failing grades in any of the learning areas.
2. Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction
according to the school rules and regulations in the current school year.
23. Be a class officer or an active member/officer of any organized school club, team or
organization.

Table 4: Criteria for Leadership Award

Weight
Advisers/Teachers Peers
Criteria
1. Motivational Skills 24% 16%
2. Planning and
Organizational Skills
24% 16%
3. Contribution to the School
and/or Community
12% 8%
Specifics is found in DepEd Order no. 36 s. 2016

D. Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines

These awards are given to recognize learners in Communication Arts/English, Mathematics
and Science

E. Outstanding Performance in Sports

These awards are given to recognize learners in Sports.
F. Awards for Clubs or Organization Achievement
This award is given to a duly recognized club that has created positive impact on the school
and/or community it serves through the implementation of all its planned projects and activities
and provide strong support to the school and the development of its members.

G. Special Recognition
Learners who have represented and/or won in competitions at the district, division, regional,
national or international levels will be recognized. The school will give due recognition to learners
who have brought honor to the school.

(Rubrics of the Awards in C to F are found in the appendices.)

LOYALTY MEDALLION

This Medallion is given to graduating students who have studied consecutively at Holy Cross
High School since Grade 1.

VIII. RULES AND REGULATIONS

RR. THE CURRICULUM

The school adopts the K-12 curriculum prescribed and approved by the Department of
Education.

SS. ATTENDANCE
 Attendance is of vital importance since learning and personal development depend largely
on regular attendance. The school’s policies on attendance are as follows:

1. A student must attend classes regularly and punctually.

2. A student shall receive no credit for a subject for being absent (unexcused) for more than 20%
of the required number of days for that subject.

3. A student who leaves the class after the roll call and does not come back, or comes back only
at the end of the period is considered absent from that class

TT. ABSENCE

In case of absence:

24. Present a letter of excuse signed by the parent or guardian, to the Guidance
Designate/Guidance Counselor stating the reason for such absence.

25. Secure an excuse slip from the Guidance Designate/Guidance Counselor and present it to
the subject teachers.

26. Make up for the test missed during such absence should be taken within one week after
reporting back to school. Teachers must exhaust all efforts to let the pupil/student take the
missed summative test or performance task for excused absences.
 UU. TARDINESS

A class begins and ends at definite periods. Recess and study periods have its own time. One
sign of maturity and sincerity is when one is able to put importance or value to time. Time does
not wait. Criteria for judging tardiness are as follows:

27. Three consecutive rings will be rung 5 minutes before 7:15 A.M. One bell will be rung to
signal 7:15 AM and the start of Morning Rites. The second gate will be closed at 7:15 AM.
A student who arrives after the closing of the gate is considered late from his/her first
period class.

28. Any student who is late for the first time will be given a verbal warning. For the second
recorded tardiness, parents will be informed through a phone call and the said student will
be given a first written warning. If a student has incurred third (3 rd) recorded tardiness,
parents will be called for a conference. A second warning will then be given to the student
in the presence of their parents/legal guardian.

29. Three (3) tardiness is equivalent to one (1) day unexcused absence.

30. Any student who has incurred four (4) or more tardiness in a month will be called by the
School Guidance Counselor/Guidance Designate and be informed about sanctions on
habitual late. He/She will be given the first warning which is written in his/her diary. If the
same student incurs four (4) or more tardiness in the succeeding months, parents will be
called for conference. A second warning will then be given to the student in the presence
of their parents/legal guardian.

31. After the two (2) written warnings and the student still continues to be late for four (4) or
more times not necessarily consecutive, such student will be subject for suspension. (In-
 campus suspension, where the suspended student will be required to perform work/duties
in school under the supervision of the Discipline Officer).

32. First in-campus suspension will only take half day, but the number of suspension days will
increase after the first suspension.

VV. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official languages in school are English, Filipino and Chinese. The medium of communication
within the school campus are English and Chinese. However, students are encouraged
to use the Filipino language in their Filipino class.

WW. THE SCHOOL UNIFORM

1. A complete school uniform must be worn in all school days. The prescribed school uniform
is as follows:

For Grades 1-10

FOR BOYS FOR GIRLS

- Khaki pants - navy blue all around

- white jacket-type polo shirt pleated skirt
with white undershirt - white blouse with white and pocket with undershirt and blue
school’s logo design and necktie with grade/year
grade/ year level identification level identification
- white socks - white socks
- black leather shoes - black leather shoes
- school I.D. - school I.D.

For Grades 11-12

FOR BOYS FOR GIRLS

- navy blue pants - navy blue A - line
- white jacket-type polo shirt w/ 2 pleats skirt
with white undershirt - white blouse with blue
and school’s colar, school's logo logo pin pin & white undershirt
- white socks - skin-toned stockings
- black leather shoes - 1-inch black leather shoes
- school I.D. - school I.D.
(See illustration in the appendix)

2. Permission not to wear the school uniform must be obtained from the Discipline Officer before
the first period in the morning. A letter signed by the parents or guardian must be presented
stating the reason why the student is unable to wear the school uniform.

3. The school uniform is strictly for school wear. It should not be worn in movies, parties, or
elsewhere unless specified.

4. School ID with appropriate ID sling must be worn at all times inside the campus during class
hours unless they are asked not to wear it during P.E. class. Avoid tampering the School ID by
inserting pictures or money in its case.
5. During P.E. Classes, all students are required to wear the prescribed P.E. uniform. However,
6. Wearing inappropriate accessories (colorful hair pieces, jewelry, make-up, nail colors, lipstick,
etc.) is prohibited within the school campus.

7. Male students are required to follow the prescribed haircut (semi-white side wall). Students will
be given a weekend to comply with a proper haircut once a letter is sent to the parents or notice
is written in the student’s diary.

8. Students must dress up modestly when they come to school in ordinary clothes. Wearing
slippers, short pants and sleeveless tops are always prohibited.

Students who fail to comply with the school regulations will be given sanctions accordingly.

G. REPORT CARD

The card is issued at the end of the first, second and third grading periods. The parents must
return the report card to the advisers within three days.

H. DEFERRED GRADES

A student who has a deferred grade in any subject has to fulfill the necessary requirements
within two (2) weeks after the end of the grading period. If a student has a deferred grade in the
final rating, a student is advised to take enhancement class. If the student fails to clear this deferred
grade within this period despite reminders from the teacher, the grade will be computed based on
the student’s performance and accomplishment.
I. SPECIAL TEST

Special quizzes and periodical tests shall be allowed on occasions where reasons are
justified as indicated in the excuse letter signed by the parent or guardian. These should be taken
within a week after reporting back to school.

J. PROMOTION

1. Promotion in the Secondary level shall be by subject. This means a student who fails in two
subjects or less is promoted to the next year level provided he/she takes and passes the
enhancement classes during summer. On the other hand, a student who fails in more than two
(2) subjects is retained in the same year level.

2. The student shall be required to repeat only the subjects that he/she failed in and shall be given
advance subjects in the next curriculum level.

3. For graduating students, failure in any subject forfeits him/her from joining the graduation
exercises.

4. Chinese subject is an integral part of the school curriculum as approved by the Department of
Education and will be included in the determining of the average of the report card.

K. FAILURES

33. A student who fails in one or two subjects will be placed on academic probation. The
student will be advised to attend summer class in a government approved secondary school
and must pass the subjects to remove the probationary status.
 34. A student/pupil with a failing grade is disqualified to participate in any co-curricular or
extra – curricular activity.

3. A student/pupil who has a grade below 80% in Science, Mathematics, English or Chinese will
be advised to attend enhancement classes provided by the school.

L. MORNING RITES

35. First bell with three successive rings means formation of line.

36. Second bell with one ring means be ready for the flag ceremony.

37. Everybody is required to join the Morning Prayer, sing the Philippine National Anthem
during the flag ceremony, recite the pledge and sing the School Hymn.

38. Third bell with one ring after the flag ceremony means passing silently and in an orderly
manner to their respective classrooms.

M. RECESS

39. After recess, the first bell with three rings means
formation of the line.
2. Second bell with one ring means silence.

3. Third bell with one ring means pass or go.

4. While waiting to pass, every student should remain quiet.

40. While passing in orderly manner, proper distance and silence should be maintained.

N. USE OF THE TELEPHONE

Telephone calls are not allowed during class hours except in case of emergency.

XX. USE OF THE CELLPHONE

Students are not allowed to use their cellphones during class hours except in case of
emergency. Phones must be deposited to their class adviser before the start of their classes.
Failure to comply with this policy, phones will be confiscated.

Confiscated cell phones will be returned at the end of the day. After the second offense, parents
are called for a conference by the Discipline Officer.

YY. USE OF GADGETS, TOYS AND CARDS

 Students are not allowed to use their gadgets, toys and cards within the school premises
unless these are part of their lessons/activities.

Q. Driving Without License

Those who are underage are not qualified to have driver's license. Students who do not have
license are not allowed to drive any motorized vehicle. Parents are strongly advised not to let their
children drive vehicles without a license. Students found violating this rule will be called for a
conference together with their parents. Students’ welfare and safety must be given utmost priority
by the family and the school.

IX. STUDENT SERVICES

A. LIBRARY

The Library is large and well-ventilated in order to encourage students to make the best use
of facilities. It operates under the following rules and regulations:

1. All students are required to have library cards which can be obtained during the first four weeks
of the school year. Library cards which have been used in the previous year will be validated
only by the Librarian. In case of loss, a duplicate card will be issued upon payment of a fee.

2. All reference books and books on Reserve Section must be read only inside the Library.

3. Home reading books maybe borrowed for a week, subject to renewal if not on demand.
4. Fines for overdue books on general circulation and fiction (subject to change) are:

d. two pesos (P2.00) for the first day overdue

b. one peso (P1.00) per day for the succeeding days

5. A receipt indicating the fines/penalty shall be issued. A monthly report shall be furnished by the
Librarian to the Finance Officer, together with the total fines collected.

B. GYMNASIUM AND AUDITORIUM (Sy Pin Liong Hall)

The gymnasium is principally intended for sports activities and for Physical Education
classes. The auditorium, on the other hand, is a multi-purpose hall. Both the gymnasium and
auditorium maybe used for large meetings, conferences, assemblies, convocations, symposia,
programs and other functions.

C. COMPUTER ROOM

The room is fully air-conditioned and equipped with several units of computers for the use
of high school students and elementary pupils taking up computer classes.

D.SCIENCE LABORATORY
 Experiments in Science classes both in high school and elementary are held in the laboratory.

ZZ. SPEECH LABORATORY

The room is fully air conditioned and equipped with thirty (30) cubicles for the use of
elementary pupils and high school students both in English and Chinese subjects.

F. PRE – SCHOOL PLAYROOM

The playroom is intended particularly for the pre-school children. It is equipped with
different kinds of play equipment, geared towards the development of the children’s motor
coordination.

G. CANTEEN

The canteen caters to the students during break time (snacks and lunch). It also renders
catering services for the school/s social activities.

AAA. CHAPEL

The chapel is a place where the students can feel the presence of God in solitude.
I. GUIDANCE SERVICES

Holy Cross High School is committed to the total growth and personal development of the
students. The Guidance Program aims to assist pupils and students in fulfilling their intellectual,
physical, social, emotional, and moral or spiritual needs. It specifically helps the pupils and
students to make wise choices and wholesome adjustments with the environment.

The Guidance Program of Holy Cross High School renders the following services:

41. Individual Inventory Services

42. Information Services
43. Counseling Services
44. Follow-up
45. Referral Services
46. Enrichment Services
47. Counselor-Parent Conference

The Guidance Office is a private place where problems can be discussed freely and confidently
with the Guidance Counselor. The Office is open at stipulated hours from Monday to Friday.

X. CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students are encouraged to participate actively in any school activity, provided the following
rules are observed:

1. Must secure an approval from the Principal and Director to form an organization within the
school, to participate in any school activity;
2. Must assume the obligation of living up to the expectations of the school when representing
the school in any activity;

3. The name of the school must not be used in any activity without the knowledge of the
Principal and Director;

4. Must qualify academically (no failure in any major academic subjects) and morally to join in
any co-curricular or extra – curricular activities;

Different school organizations and activities are:

BBB. SCOUTING

Aims to acquire leadership skills through meaningful and exciting indoor and outdoor
activities and to develop well-integrated individuals through active participation in community
civic-oriented activities.

CCC. SPORTS/ATHLETICS

Aims to foster the spirit of sportsmanship among the students as well as develop physical
fitness; it also aims to develop camaraderie in the company of others.

DDD. MARCHING BAND

 Aims to develop among the students the love and appreciation for music; it develops the
talents of the students to play various musical instruments on street parades and other social
activities.

EEE. THE STUDENT COUNCIL

Aims to harness and train students in leadership to its fullest; aims to inculcate social
awareness and commitment among fellow students in search for truth and justice in the changing
times; and renders services to the school, community, and country, through total involvement of
the school and socio-activities.

FFF. SCHOOL CLUBS

Holy Cross High School offers a variety of clubs and activities to meet the needs and interests
of our diverse student body. School clubs play a vital role in the development of young adults and
provide great learning and social environments for students to grow.

GGG. CAMPUS MINISTRY

Campus Ministry focuses on the spiritual aspect among Holy Crossians. It aims to continually
reinforce the importance of practicing one’s faith. This goal is achieved through a variety
of faith opportunities during the school year.
 G. CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Includes school plays, intramurals, Buwan ng Wika, Christmas party, Chinese New Year, J/S
prom etc. that aims to develop cooperation, friendship, unity, honesty, responsibility and sharing
as well as providing fun and enjoyment among the students.

H. GALLERY/GALLERYITE

Is the official paper of the school. Its programs include preparing pupils and students for campus
journalism, developing their skills in journalistic and creative writing and providing opportunities
to express themselves freely.

I. MUSIC BAND
Aims to develop among the students the love and appreciation for music; it develops
the talents of the students to play various musical instruments on-stage performance.

XI. SCHOOL DISCIPLINE

Holy Cross High School is committed to discipline as a major policy in order to promote a
peaceful atmosphere. It investigates and implements the appropriate measures for any violations
based on the rules and regulations set by the school.

HHH. PROPER BEHAVIOR IN THE CAMPUS

1. Students must be respectful, courteous and polite to all administrators, teachers, staff and
schoolmates.

48. They must greet the visitors politely.

49. They must wear clean and complete uniform during school days. Good grooming is
expected from each student.

50. They must observe the procedure set for an orderly entrance and exit during the flag
ceremony, recess and line formation.

51. They must conform to the seating arrangement made by the class adviser. Moving around
the classroom or changing seats is prohibited unless necessary.

6. They must not entertain personal visitors during class period without valid reasons so as not
to disrupt the class.

7. They must refrain from making unnecessary noise, loud or boisterous talking, laughing and
shouting along the corridors and within the campus. Sitting on ledges, stairs and corridors are
not allowed.

8. They must not ask school supplies from classmates or go out during class hours to buy the
same.
9. They must not stay inside the classroom before class time in the morning or in the afternoon
and during recess time.

10. They must keep the classroom and campus neat and clean at all times.

11. They are allowed to visit the rest room before class begins. Permission to leave the room is
only allowed in case of emergency.

12. They must not do any vandalism, such as unauthorized drawing or writing on books,
engraving figures on desks or chairs and on the walls of the classroom, comfort room, hallway
or anywhere within the school campus.

13. They must secure a permit slip from the subject teacher, have it signed by the class adviser /
Guidance Counselor / School Principal; and present it to the security guard when one leaves
the school before dismissal.

14. They must participate in monitorial work. It is not a janitorial work but a part of their training
in keeping orderliness and cleanliness in their homeroom.

15. They must not post, erase or alter any written notice without permission. All notices and
announcements posted on the bulletin boards should have prior approval from the principal
and/or director for these are official notices.

16. They must not smoke, drink liquor and possess any prohibited drug.

17. They must not cheat in quizzes and periodic examinations. A student copying and allowing
one’s work to be copied will be under disciplinary action. The student who cheats during
 quizzes will get zero score for that particular quiz and 60% for cheating during periodical
examination.

18. They must not play ball games within the school premises before and during class hours and
during recess time. Playing maybe allowed if such is permitted by proper authorities strictly
in the presence of their coach.

19. They must not form or join associations or societies like fraternities or sororities wherein their
organization purposes are not clear and contrary to law and the objectives of the school (see
Sarmiento, Manual of Regulations for Private schools), 328.

20. They must not engage in betting or in any form of card playing within the school premises.

21. Eating and chewing gums are not allowed when classes are in session.

22. Students should be responsible for all school equipment loaned to them.

23. Intimate and suggestive actions like holding hands, kissing and public display of affection are
strictly prohibited.

24. Bringing excessive amounts of money and valuables such as jewelry, cellular phones, cameras,
IPODS, IPADS and other electronic devices are discouraged. The school is not held liable in
case of lost items.

B. OFFENSES AND THEIR CORRESPONDING SANCTIONS

 A penalty is never pleasant, neither for the one who receives it nor for the one who has to
give it. But violation of the rules and regulations call for appropriate disciplinary action to be given
in justice and understanding.

Minor Offenses

The following are considered minor offenses:

a. wearing of incomplete uniform

b. creating disruptive noise inside the room and along the corridors.

c. improper use of comfort rooms and other school facilities like the Library, Canteen, etc.

d. improper behavior in programs and convocations

e. leaving classrooms without permission

f. putting schoolmates to shame by using insulting conduct or language

g. copying or letting others copy from workbook, homework, etc.

h. reading materials other than what is required in that period

i. sporting hair other than the standard Holy Cross hair cut

j. unsanctioned playing and running inside the classroom and along the corridors

k. Using electricity in the campus for personal use (i.e. charging of cellular phones and/or other
gadgets).

l. Failure to give and return all communications issued to parents/guardians.

m. Intentional infliction of bodily harm towards self and others (e.g. slashing, ear-piercing for
boys, multiple ear-piercing for girls, tongue piercing,tattooing, etc.

Major Offenses

The following are considered major offenses:

e. criticizing and/or insulting a teacher with malicious intent

b. using crude and vulgar language (oral or written)

c. stealing test papers and cheating before or during examinations

d. engaging often in fights

e. tampering, removing or destroying announcements or bulletin board displays

f. cutting classes and repeated unexcused absences

g. bringing ill-repute to the school (i.e. caught

shoplifting)

h. vandalizing and intentional destroying of school property such as books, tables, chairs, etc.
i. wearing of school uniform in KTV bars, movie houses, disco bars, beer joints, billiards,
computer shops and other places of entertainment
j. posting of unauthorized notices and announcements of the school on bulletin boards or any
other platforms in social media.
k. bringing/ possession of pornographic materials.
l. Public display of affection such as holding hands, kissing and other similar acts.
Grievous Offenses

The following are considered grievous offenses:

f. drunkenness, taking part in brawls, and hazing inside and outside the school campus.

b. drug addiction, selling or possessing prohibited drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, shabu, etc.
 g. gross misconduct, dishonesty and stealing

h. instigating, engaging in activities resulting in injury to persons , damage to school property,

or endangering the security of the school or the state

i. carrying deadly weapons

j. immorality, possessing or circulating immoral literature in the school

k. vandalism and hooliganism

l. assaulting a teacher or any school authority

m. forging or tampering of school records or transfer forms, or securing or using such forged
transfer credentials

j. threatening or preventing students or faculty members and school authorities from discharging
their duties or from attending classes or entering the school premises, leading illegal strike or
similar concerted activities resulting in the stoppage of classes

n. affiliation with organizations outside the school whose aims as well as attitudes and
behavior patterns are contrary to the law and objectives of Holy Cross High School
 l. any act of disloyalty to the school

m. gambling in any form

n. Taking indecent photos/ videos and/or uploading it on the Internet that violates the rights
of others.
o. Cyber Bullying- causing humiliation, intimidation, and/or harassment through any electronic
means.

The school reserves the right to impose sanctions on misdemeanors not mentioned above.

SANCTIONS

For Minor Offenses

52. If a pupil or student is officially referred to the Discipline Office, the School Discipline
Officer invites him/her for a conference. He/She is then requested to explain the offense
made.

53. After being given first warning, if the same pupil/student commits another minor offense,
his/her parents are called for a conference.

3. Third minor offense leads to one day in-campus suspension.

For Major Offenses

1. After one (1) major offense, the pupil/student is automatically placed under disciplinary
probation after parents have been called for a conference.

2. Disciplinary probation serves as a final warning. Unless a pupil/student improves, he/she

should be placed under three days of in-campus suspension.

For Grievous Offenses

A pupil/student after due investigation, if found guilty of a grievous offense shall be given one (1)
week suspension right after parents are informed or be asked to leave the school the following
year. If the pupil/student improves, the sanction will be lifted. However, if he repeats the same
offense, he will be requested to transfer and not be admitted at Holy Cross High School the
following year.

C. RIGHT TO APPEAL

A student has the right to appeal to a higher authority if it may happen that the disciplinary
action is unjust. The Director and the Disciplinary Committee are always willing to listen to
responsible and just complaints.

CONCLUSION
These regulations are not meant to be comprehensive. They are promulgated by the school
authorities hence the school serves the right to add, interpret, amend, supplement and apply these
rules which are meant to be guidelines for the students so that their stay in Holy Cross High School
may be fruitful, peaceful and life-giving.

Appendix 1

PAMBANSANG AWIT

Bayang magiliw,
Perlas ng Silanganan.
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.

Lupang Hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting
Sa manlulupig
Di kapasisiil.
 Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal,

Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y

Tagumpay na nagniningning;
Ang bituin at araw niya
Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.

Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati’t pagsinta

Buhay ay langit sa piling mo,
Aming ligaya na pag may mang–aapi
Ang mamatay ng dahil sayo.

Appendix 2

School Hymn
 中 國 中 學 校 歌
zhōng guó zhōng xué xiào Gē

欣 看 我 師 生 雍 容 團 聚
xīn kàn wǒ shī shēng yōng róng tuán jù

一 堂 倪 市 上 椰 風 中 共 研
yī táng ní shì shàng yē fēng zhōng gòng yán

磨 南 方 之 強 樂 琴 書 和 歌
mó nán fāng zhī qiáng yuè qín shū hé gē

弦 教 化 同 享 一 班 班 一 行
xián jiào huà tóng xiǎng yī bān bān yī háng

行 桃 李 輝 煌 勤 毅 忠 誠 敬
háng táo lǐ huī Huáng qín yì zhōng chéng jìng

業 樂 群 同 學 記 著 無 相 忘
yè lè qún tóng Xué jì zhe wú xiāng wàng

努 力 爭 我 民 族 光
nǔ lì zhēng wǒ Mín zú guāng
Appendix 3

A Tribute to Holy Cross High School

Where the cultures blend and each one’s a friend

Holy Cross our Alma Mater dear
Like a torch of light in the darkest night.
Holy Cross is there to show the way
When the school bell rings we stand still and sing
Our hymn our pledge of loyalty
Holy Cross our vault of strength and knowledge
We will be forever loyal to thee
Where friendship flows each one you see
You know Holy Cross a place for you to grow
There’s no bigotry no supremacy
Holy Cross bound in equality
Years may come and go but to us you’ve shown

Holy Cross forever you’ve stand tall

Holy Cross our vault of strength and knowledge
We will be forever loyal to thee
Holy Cross, Holy Cross we will be forever loyal to thee.
Appendix 4
HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
(Uniform for Boys)
semi–whiteside
wall (haircut)

pocket patch w/
polo shirt with white
undershirt

whitejacket –typepolo shirt with white

undershirt

khaki pants

white socks

black leather shoes

(Note: Pocket and necktie are available at the registrar’s office)

Appendix 5

HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL

(Uniform for Girls)

BACK VIEW
 Navyblue 3cm

neck tie

5 ½ cm

navy blue
(all around pleats)

4 inches below the knee

 Appendix 6

Rubrics for Leadership Awards

Weight
Advisers/Teachers Peers
Criteria
1. Motivational Skills (40%)
a. Communicates Effectively
b. Shows initiative and
responsibility
c. Engages group and/or club
mates to participate actively 24% 16%
d. Establishes collaborative
relationships
Resolves conflicts
2. Planning and
Organizational Skills (40%)
a. Plans and designs relevant
activities for the class, club
and /or school
b. implements planned
activities effectively and
efficiently 24% 16%
c. Monitors implementation
of plans and tasks
d. Manages and/or uses
resources wisely
3. Contribution to the School
and/or Community
Renders service and/or
implements activities relevant
to the school population 12% 8%
and/or community
Total 60% 40%

Appendix 7
Rubrics for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines and Sports

Criteria Weight

1. Academic Rating
Final grade in the learning area or average of
the final grades in subjects specially related to 20%
the award.
2. Skills in the Discipline
A shown through:
a. Output (oral or written work, projects,

etc., if applicable) 40%

b. Membership in a club/team (if
applicable)
c. Class or school representation
d. Winning and awards
3. Attitude toward the Discipline
a. Peer evaluation (if applicable)
b. Commendation from coach/adviser 20%
4. Contribution to the School related to the
Discipline.
In any of the following:
a. Tutorials/ Coaching
b. Performance in school’s various
functional events
c. Products 20%
d. Projects
e. Volunteer work
Total 100%

Appendix 8

Rubrics for Awards for Club or Organization Achievement

 Criteria Weight

1. Club /Organization achievement

a. Plans and develops club/organization’s
objectives, projects, and activities
b. Implements projects and activities, and
delivers services based on the
club/organization’s objectives and plans 50%
c. Manages and/or uses resources wisely
d. Shows teamwork and collaboration
among its members

2. Exemplary Output
Delivers a concrete output related to the
object6ives and purpose of the organization
and the school 30%

3. Contribution to the School or Community

Benefits the members of the
club/organization and the greater majority of 20%
the school population and /or community
Total 100%

ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
OF HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
Prefatory Statement

The School values a healthy and peaceful educational environment

All members of the School community, which includes students, parents and guardians,
and the community members should be made aware of the negative effects that bullying can have
on victims and the School in general, and should work towards ensuring that students can work in
an environment without fear.
The School will do whatever is reasonably necessary and possible within its authority to
eradicate bullying in all its forms.
The School takes a strong stance against bullying.
Bullying is unacceptable in our School and will not be tolerated.

I. Preliminary Provisions

Section 1. Legal Basis. This Policy is adopted in compliance with Republic Act No. 10627,
otherwise known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”.

Section 2. Scope and Coverage. This Policy applies to the Kindergarten, Elementary, and High
School programs at the Holy Cross High School, hereafter referred to as the
“School”.

Section 3 The following shall be the parties and/or stakeholders in bullying incidents:

1. Bully – refers to a student who commits any of the acts of bullying as defined in R.A. No. 10627,
its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and this Policy. This term also includes a student
who participates in any of the acts of bullying by supporting or aiding the commission there of.

2. Bystander - refers to any student who witnesses or has personal knowledge of any actual or
perceived acts or incidents of bullying or retaliation as defined by R. A. No. 10627, its IRR and
this Policy. Bystanders include the silent majority of students who witness bullying but are unable
to do something because of fear; and those who try to stop bullying by defending the victim or
reporting the incident.

3. Bullied or Victim – refers to any student who experiences the acts of bullying or retaliation as
defined by R.A. No. 10627, its IRR, and this Policy.
4. Parent or Guardian – refers to the parent or guardian, of either the bully or victim, or other
students involved in the bullying incident, on record with the School.

5. School – refers to Holy Cross High School.

6. School Personnel - refers to all staff and employees of the School; regardless of rank or status;
whether classified as academic, academic-support, or non-academic; and whether full-time or part-
time; and whether probationary, contractual, or regular.

7. Service Providers - refers to outsourced personnel of the school, which includes, but is not
necessarily limited to, maintenance and security, coaches, trainors, and drivers and staff of
accredited transport or bus services.

II. Prohibition on Bullying

Section 4. Statement of Policy. The School as a matter of policy prohibits bullying in all its
forms, regardless of the means, place and time of its commission.

Section 5. Definition of Bullying. The School adheres to the definition of bullying including the
different forms, as provided in the IRR of R. A. No.10627, which provides: “Bullying” refers to
any severe, or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression,
or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has the
effect of actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or
damage to his property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other student; infringing
on the rights of another student at school; or materially and substantially disrupting the education
process or the orderly operation of a school; such as, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching, pushing,
shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks, teasing, fighting and the
use of available objects as weapons;

(2) Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being;

(3) Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue emotional distress like
directing foul language or profanity at the target, name -calling, tormenting and commenting
negatively on victim’s looks, clothes and body;

(4) “Cyber-bullying” or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means.
The term shall also include any conduct resulting to harassment, intimidation, or humiliation,
through the use of other forms of technology, such as, but not limited to texting, email, instant
messaging, chatting, internet, social media, online games, or other platforms or formats as defined
in DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012.
Section 6. Other Forms of Bullying. The term “bullying”
shall also include:

(1) “Social bullying”– refers to any deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social behavior intended
to hurt others or to belittle another individual or group;

(2) “Gender-based bullying” – refers to any act that humiliates or excludes a person on the basis
of perceived or actual sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI);

(3) Retaliation against a student who reports bullying, who provides information during an
investigation of bullying, or who is a witness to or has reliable information about bullying; and
 (4) All other forms of bullying analogous to those provided under the Anti-Bullying Law and its
IRR.

Section 7. Common Forms of Bullying. The common forms of bullying shall include, but is not
necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Calling names with the express purpose of humiliating, embarrassing a student, or otherwise
cause trouble.

2.Rudeness and Intimidation. These may be done through unwanted physical acts but may also
be carried through non-verbal means.
A mean look or stare is an example of a non-verbal bullying.

3.Threats and extortion. Creating fear and extorting money, food or possessions from other
students. Threatening texts or messages in chat rooms and social media sites are included in this
form.

4.Malicious gossip and exclusion from the group. Circulating gossip or damaging stories that
tends to discriminate, exclude, and hate another student.

Section 8. Fair and equal treatment of bullying incidents. The School shall address each and
every bullying incident fairly and equally. All forms of bullying should be taken seriously and
dealt with appropriately.

Section 9. Situs of Bullying. The School has the authority to impose school discipline to its
students including this Policy. This authority of the School is not confined within the School
premises.
 The School particularly undertakes to prevent and address bullying committed at the
following:

a. On Campus. School Grounds including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, canteen, faculty rooms,
auditorium, gymnasium, computer rooms, laboratories, and all places
and facilities within the campus.

b. Off-Campuswhich covers:

1) properties immediately adjacent to School grounds including places or establishments

frequented by our students;

2) any other place where school-sponsored or school-related activities, functions or programs are
conducted;

3) School bus stops;

4) School service, buses, or transport used by the School in an activity off-campus; and

5) School buses or School services operated or accredited by the School to transport students to
and from the campus.

c. On Cyberspace. Text messages, emails, chat rooms, and other social media and web sites
regardless of the web site administrator’s permission to use foul or explicit language or content,
or absence of any particular standard of use.
 III. Prevention Programs

Section 10. The School shall raise the awareness of the anti-social nature of bullying through
various programs; assemblies; activities; and integration in the curriculum as
it may deem appropriate.

The School undertakes to develop anti-bullying programs that are comprehensive, multi-
faceted and shall involve all education stakeholders and personnel. The programs may contain
among others:

(1) School-wide initiatives centered on:

a. positive school climate and environment conducive to the attainment of learning objectives, the
development of healthy relationships and the understanding of and respect for individual
differences;

b. periodic assessment and monitoring of the nature, extent, and perceptions of bullying behaviors
and attitudes of students;

c. periodic review and enhancement of the students’ and personnel’s manual or code of conduct in
relation to bullying;

d. conduct of activities for students, school personnel and service providers on how to recognize
and respond to bullying.
e. continuing personnel development to sustain bullying prevention programs; and

f. coordination with Local Government Units, barangay (Barangay Council for the Protection of
Children) and other stake holders.

(2) Classroom-level initiatives that focus on:

a. reinforcing school-wide rules pertaining to bullying;

b. building a positive sense of self and interpersonal relationships through the development of self-
awareness and self-management, interpersonal skills and empathy, and responsible decision-
making and problem-solving;

c. discussion of issues related to bullying, and strategies for responding to and reporting of
incidents of bullying;

d. teaching positive online behavior and safety and how to

recognize and report cyber-bullying; and

e. providing an inclusive and caring learning environment for students.

(3) Involving parents in bullying prevention activities, such as:

a. discussions on this Policy, emphasizing bullying prevention during Parents-Teachers
Association meetings and seminars; and

b. conducting or sponsoring education sessions for parents to learn, teach, model, and reinforce
positive social and emotional skills to their children.

(4) Monitoring students who are vulnerable to committing aggressive acts or who are perpetrators
of bullying, or who are possible targets or victims, for the purpose of early intervention. This
activity shall be conducted with the utmost confidentiality and respect for all parties concerned

a. discussions on this Policy, emphasizing bullying prevention during Parents-Teachers

Association meetings and seminars; and

b. conducting or sponsoring education sessions for parents to learn, teach, model, and reinforce
positive social and emotional skills to their children.

(4) Monitoring students who are vulnerable to committing aggressive acts or who are perpetrators
of bullying, or who are possible targets or victims, for the purpose of early intervention. This
activity shall be conducted with the utmost confidentiality and respect for all parties concerned.

Section11. Early Detection of Bullying. There are signs indicative that a student is being bullied
in school. A change in the student’s behavior or actions, change in the
student’s routines, or the absence or presence of other circumstances, may be a sign that the student
is a victim of bullying. The teacher, parents or guardian shall check and
report to School authorities these changes should they become manifest. These changes may
include the following:
1. Feeling sick in the morning;
2. Unwillingness to go to school and leave home;
3. Unwillingness to be left alone in the School;
4. Crying to sleep at night or has nightmares;
5. Bedwetting;
6. Doing poorly in class or school work;
7. Coming home with torn clothes or damaged belongings;
8. Has possessions missing;
9. Has unexplained cuts and bruises;
10. Being frightened to say what is wrong;
11. Being anxious or lacking in self-confidence; and
12. Attempting or threatening self-harm.

IV. Intervention Programs

Section 12. The School shall develop intervention programs to promote the continuity of
comprehensive anti-bullying policies.
Intervention refers to a series of activities which are designed to address the following:

a. issues that influence the student to commit bullying;

b. factors that make a student a target of bullying; and
c. effects of bullying.
Section 13. Forms of Intervention. Interventions may include programs such as counseling, life
skills training, education, and other activities that will enhance the psychological, emotional and
psycho-social well-being of both the victim and the bully.

Such programs may:

a. involve activities that will address acts of bullying;
b. emphasize formative and corrective measures rather than punishment;
c. conform to principles of child protection and positive and non-violent discipline;
d. help the victim, the bully, and the bystanders understand the bullying incident and its negative
consequences; and
e. provide opportunities to practice pro-social behavior.

Section 14. The School shall develop intervention strategies involving all parties, such as bullies,
victims, bystanders, parents, school personnel, service providers and all other persons who may be
affected by the bullying incident.

V. Responsibilities in Bullying Incidents

Section 15. The following are the responsibilities of stakeholders in bullying incidents:

(1) Bully

The “Bully” shall:

a. Comply with the intervention and prevention programs of the school;

b. Submit to due process of the school as part of disciplinary action whenever necessary.

(2) Bullied or Victim

The Bullied or Victim shall:

a. Avoid retaliation;
b. Report his/her experience to the teacher, Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of
Discipline/Guidance Office, or other persons or school authorities; and
c. Be circumspect in his/her claims against the alleged bully.

(3) Bystander

The bystander shall:

a. Promptly report cases of bullying, that which he or she witnessed or has personal knowledge of,
to the teacher, Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office, or any
person or school authorities;

b. Not to join the bullying;

c. Secure the safety of the victim whenever possible without causing harm to himself or herself.
(4) School

The School through the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office,
teachers and other school administrators shall:

a. Implement the provisions of this Policy;

b. Provide all students and their parents or guardians a copy of this Policy. This policy shall
likewise be included in the School’s student and/or employee handbook and shall be conspicuously
posted on the School walls and website;
c. Educate students on the dynamics of bullying, the anti-bullying policies of the school as well as
the mechanisms for reporting of acts of bullying or retaliation;
d. Educate parents and guardians about the dynamics of bullying, the child protection or anti-
bullying policy of the school and how parents and guardians can provide support and reinforce this
Policy at home;
e. Devise prevention, intervention, protective and remedial measures to address bullying;
f. Conduct the capacity building activities for guidance counselors/teachers and the members ofthe
Child Protection Committee;
g. Ensure effective implementation of the anti-bullying policy and monitor compliance therewith;
h. Ensure the safety of the victim of bullying, the bully, and the bystander and determine the
students’ needs for protection;
i. Ensure that the rights of the victim, the bully, and the bystander are protected and upheld during
the conduct of the investigation;
j. Maintain a record or statistics of incidents of bullying and retaliation;
k. Coordinate with appropriate offices and other agencies or instrumentalities for appropriate
assistance and intervention, as required by the circumstances.

(5) Teachers and Other School Personnel

Teachers and other School personnel shall:

a. Participate and cooperate in all prevention, intervention, and other measures related to bullying
by the School;
b. Report incidents of bullying;
c. Update himself/herself on detection and proper handling of bullying incidents;
d. Be objective and handle incidents with due consideration of confidentiality and tender age of
students involved;
e. Coordinate closely with the Child Protection Committee of the school; and
f. Observe due diligence in the prevention of bullying cases during classes or other student
activities he/she is directly in charge of.

(6) Students in General

Students shall:

a. Participate and cooperate in all prevention, intervention and other measures related to bullying
implemented by the School;
b. Avoid or refrain from any act of bullying;
c. Intervene to protect the victim, unless it will jeopardiz
e his safety and security; and
d. Report to school authorities any incident of bullying.

(7)Parents

Parents shall:
a. Participate in bullying prevention activities of the school which includes:
1. Education on relevant policies;
2. Sharing of best practices on how to reinforce positive social and emotional skills to the children.
b. Cooperate with the school authorities in bullying incidents involving their child/children; and
c. Not to take matters into their own hands in resolving bullying incidents.

VI. The Anti-Bullying Committee

Section 16. The Anti- Bullying Committee. The School’s existing Child Protection
Committee (CPC) shall also be designated as the School’s Anti-Bullying Committee as required
under DepEd Order No. 40, series of 2012.

Section 17. Composition. The Committee shall be composed of the following:

a. Principal–Chairperson
b. Guidance Counselor –Vice Chairperson
c. Representative of the Teachers
d. Representative of the Parents
e. Representative of students; and
f. Representative from the Community as designated by the Punong Barangay, preferably a
member of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).
(ad hoc)

Section 18. Functions. The Anti-Bullying Committee shall perform the following tasks:
a. Conduct awareness-raising programs with school stakeholders in preventing and addressing
bullying;
b. Ensure that the anti-bullying policy adopted by the school is implemented;
c. 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 Policy; and
d. Make the necessary referrals to appropriate agencies, offices or persons, as may be required by
the circumstances.

VII. Handling Bullying Incidents in the School

Section 19. Exclusive Jurisdiction. Complaints of bullying and other acts under this Policy shall
be within the exclusive jurisdiction of this School or jointly by Schools whenever the incident
involves students from different schools. Bullying incidents shall not be brought for amicable
settlement before the Barangay, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. Complaints for acts
covered by other laws shall be referred to the appropriate authorities.

Section 20. Effect of Institution of Criminal Action.

The filing of criminal complaint by either or both the bully and the bullied before the law
enforcement agencies,
prosecutor’s office, or courts of law shall not operate to divest this School of its authority to
conduct its own investigation, fact finding, and/or disciplinary proceeding
on the students involved.

Section 21. Immediate Responses. The victim or anyone who witnesses or has personal
knowledge of a bullying incident or retaliation shall immediately call the attention of any school
personnel.

The school personnel who was notified of a bullying incident or retaliation shall intervene, by:
a. Stopping the bullying or retaliation immediately;
b. Separating the students involved;
c. Removing the victim or, in appropriate cases, the bully or offending student, from the site;
d. Ensuring the victim’s safety, by:
1. Determining and addressing the victim’s immediate safety needs; and
2. Ensuring medical attention, if needed, and securing a medical certificate, in cases of
physical injury.
e. Bringing the bully to the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office

Section 22. Reporting the Bullying Incident or Retaliation

1. A victim or a bystander, or a school personnel who receives information of a bullying incident

or retaliation, or any person, who witnesses or has personal knowledge of any incident of bullying
or retaliation, shall report the same to the teacher in charge, or the Office of Student Affairs
(OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office, who shall immediately report the matter to the
Principal.
2. The School shall inform the parents or guardian of the victim and the bully about the incident.
3. If an incident of bullying or retaliation involves students from another school during a school
authorized or school-
sponsored activity on or off-campus, this School shall promptly notify the appropriate
administrator or school head of the other school so that appropriate action may be taken.
4. Reports of incidents of bullying or retaliation initiated by persons who prefer anonymity shall
be entertained, and the person who reported the incident shall be afforded protection from possible
retaliation; provided, however, that no disciplinary administrative action shall be taken against an
alleged bully or offending student solely on the basis of an anonymous report and without any
other evidence.
5. Teachers shall make sure that no bullying incident should be kept unreported or unnoticed. For
this purpose, a Record of Bullying Incidents Form is designed and developed where teachers in
charge may keep track of bullying incidents or indications in the classroom or off-
campus activities. The same shall be kept in strictest confidence in a central file with the Guidance
Office.
Section 23. Fact-Finding and Documentation

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office shall:

1. Separately interview in private the bully or offending student and the victim.
2. Determine the levels of threats and develop intervention strategies. If the bullying incident or
retaliation or the situation requires immediate attention or intervention, or
the level of threat is high, appropriate action shall be taken by the school within twenty-four hours
(24) from the time of the incident.
3. Inform the victim and the parents or guardian of the steps to be taken to prevent any further acts
of bullying or retaliation; and
4. Make appropriate recommendations to the Child Protection Committee on proper interventions,
referrals and monitoring.

Section 24. Referral to Experts Outside of the School. The School may, upon evaluation, refer
the victim and the bully to trained professionals outside the school, such as social workers,
guidance counselors, psychologists, or child protection specialists, for further assessment and
appropriate intervention measures, as may be necessary. The School also undertakes to notify the
Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WPCD) of the local Philippine National Police, in
appropriate cases involving the bully or offending student.

VIII. Disciplinary Measures

Section 25. Where students resist or refuse to respond to

intervention or preventative strategies to address bullying, the School will resort to stringent
actions to deal with persistent and violent bullying. Disciplinary actions may or may not be resorted
to by the School depending on the circumstances of each case with due consideration to the age of
the students or pupils involved.
Section. 26. Due Process

A. Bullying cases may be initiated either through:

1) a Complaint; or
2) a motu proprio Charge from the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance
Office on the basis of a report of the teacher, school personnel or bystanders.
B. The Complaint should be duly executed by:
(1) the complaining student with the assistance of his or her parents;
(2) or solely by the parents on the basis of their child’s statements.
C. In both instances, the Complaint must be duly sworn to by the executing student and/or parent
stating clearly how the act/s of bullying was/were committed and other attendant circumstances.
The complaining party may attach sworn statements of witnesses and other proofs to substantiate
the Complaint.
D. The Complaint or Charge for Bullying shall be filed with the Office of Student Affairs
(OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office.
E.The Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office shall furnish the
parents of the respondent student/s a copy of the Complaint or Charge
and direct the student/s concerned with the assistance of
the parents to file a Sworn Answer within a period of forty-eight (48) hours or within a reasonable
period from receipt of the Complaint or Charge as may be allowed under the circumstances.
F. Upon receipt of the Sworn Answer, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of
Discipline/Guidance Office may schedule a conference with the Complainant and/or the
Respondent separately to clarify the allegations in the Complaint and the Sworn Answer. The
Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office may also interview
witnesses, bystanders, and others who may have knowledge of the circumstances
surrounding the incident.
G. The Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of Discipline/Guidance Office shall then issue a
resolution on the Complaint or Charge stating clearly its basis. A resolution finding the
commission of bullying shall state the appropriate sanction. The resolution shall be deemed a
recommendation to the Principal, which the latter may either disapprove or modify. The decision
of the Principal may be subject to reconsideration, or appeal to the Schools
Division, within a period of ten (10) calendar days from receipt of the decision.
Section 27. Sanctions

1) If the act of bullying committed does not fall under any offense defined n the Student Manual,
the following sanctions shall apply:
1.1 First Offense: Reprimand and Summon of Parents
1.2 Second Offense: Suspension from Classes for three (3) to five (5)school days, or Community
Service for three (3) to five (5) school days, or both. The duration of the suspension and/or
community service may be further reduced or lengthened by the School depending on the
nature, gravity or severity of the bullying act.
1.3 Third or Subsequent Offense: Non-Readmission to Exclusion.
2) If the act of bullying committed falls under an offense
already defined and prohibited in the Student Manual, the higher penalty or sanction shall apply.
3) Depending on the seriousness or gravity of the offense committed and/or the extent of injuries
suffered by the victim, the School reserves the right to impose the extreme penalty of expulsion
subject to approval of the Department of Education.
4) In addition to the disciplinary sanction imposed, the School may, after careful evaluation,
likewise refer the alleged bully and/or the alleged victim for counselling of School’s Guidance
Counsellor or to a private counsellor of their choice, or to other intervention programs of the
School should it become necessary.

Section 28. Preventive suspension. The School may at its discretion and during the pendency of
the investigation, put any student on preventive suspension for a period not longer than three (3)
school days, if there is reason to believe that the presence of said student might put him/her
at risk of more harm, or will jeopardize the general peace and order of the campus. Such preventive
suspension may
extend to the parents or guardians of the students involved in the incident. In such case, the parents
are barred from entering the School’s premises or attend School activities during the said
suspension.
Section 29. False Accusation of Bullying. If a student, after an investigation, is found to have
knowingly made a false accusation of bullying, the said student shall be subjected to the same
disciplinary actions or to appropriate interventions for “bullies” under this Policy.

Section 30. Confidentiality. Any information relating to the identity and personal circumstances
of the bully, victim, or bystander shall be treated with utmost confidentiality by the Anti-Bullying
Committee, teacher concerned, and the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)/Prefect of
Discipline/Guidance Office , provided that the names may be made available to the parents or
guardians of students who are or have been victims of bullying or retaliation. Any school personnel
who commits a breach of confidentiality shall be subject to appropriate sanctions including
termination of employment as may be provided in the School’s Employee’s Handbook.
Section 31. Effectivity. This Policy shall take effect immediately upon the date of its approval and
shall not be modified, altered, amended or repealed unless otherwise
resolved through a valid Resolution of the Board of Trustees/Directors of the School.