DISCIPLINE AND DECORUM

SRC expects each student to adhere to a high standard of decorum, discipline, and
morals. There is a set of rules and regulations which every student is expected to follow,
in the classroom, in the library, in the lobbies, corridors, within the school campus and
even if classes are conducted online.

1. All students are subject to the rules and regulation of SRC.

2. To safeguard its ideals, SRC reserves the right to select its student and
establish conditions for admission and re-admission.
3. After proper investigation, SRC shall impose disciplinary and/or
administrative sanction on erring students commensurate to the nature and
gravity of their offense.
4. SRC also reserves the right to impose other requirements not contained in
the handbook, as shall affect the general well-being of the student body and
the school.
5. SRC may dismiss a student who fails to give satisfactory evidence of
sincerity or purpose and achieve cooperation with school authorities where
the requirement of conduct and academic work are concerned.

Note: Additional rules and regulations may be promulgated from time to time
when the need arises.

THREE CATEGORIES OF ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS:

The three (3) categories of administrative sanction which may be imposed upon erring
students commensurate with the nature and gravity of violation of school rules and
regulation committed are:

1. Dropping-SRC may drop from its rolls during the school year or term a student who
is considered undesirable and/or who has used all his allowed number of absences.
The student who is dropped should be issued his transfer credentials upon request.

2. Suspension-SRC may suspend an erring student during the school term for a
maximum period not exceeding 20% of the prescribed school days.

3. Expulsion- the penalty of expulsion in an extreme form of administrative sanction

which debars the student from all public and private schools. To be valid and
effective, the penalty of expulsion requires the approval of the Secretary of
Education. Expulsion is usually considered proper punishment for gross misconduct
or dishonest and/or offense as hazing, carrying deadly weapons, immorality,
drunkenness, use of prohibited drugs and/or substance, bribery, extortion,
assaulting a teacher or any other school official/ authority or his agent or students,
instigating, leading or participating in concerned activities leading to a stoppage of
 classes, preventing or threatening students or faculty members or school authorities
from discharging their duties or from attending classes or entering the school
premises, forging transfer credentials and organizing of fraternities to the same
whether inside or outside the school campus (DepEd order No. 2 Sec 1991).

Before the school imposes the mentioned sanction/s, there will be proper investigation
by the members of the board of discipline wherein the student accused will be entitled to
due process of law, to wit:

a. He will be given a notice stating the specific charges against him.

b. Hearing will be held where both sides involved in the case are heard.
c. He will be presented with a statement of the facts.
He will be allowed to present his oral or written testimony on his behalf, and
the accused shall be advised of the hearing. If found guilty he will be warned,
censured, given probation, suspension, or expulsion depending on the
gravity of the offense and upon the ultimate sanction of the Department of
Education in case of expulsion.

SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTED DURING ONLINE CLASSES

(in special circumstances which the students are expected to follow)

1. All students are subject to the rules and regulations of SRC.

2. Always address the teacher in their respective titles, such as Ma'am or Sir.
Students must always seek advice from their respective class advisers and
always maintain communication respectfully.
3. Class schedules should be strictly followed while attending of respective
classes on time.
4. Students should always inform their adviser of their absence and present
an excuse letter written and signed by the parent. (due to unavoidable
circumstances such as loss of internet connection, power interruption, and
emergencies)
5. The sharing of email accounts and passwords with anyone is prohibited,
especially ones used for online classes.
6. Deadlines are still applied even in a virtual setup. Online submissions
should be made within the prescribed time and date given by the teacher.
7. Everything that the student will say or share during online classes, or
outside class hours will immediately fall under their responsibility. The
student should be more careful and mindful of the repercussions of their
behaviors, whether done online or offline, so it is highly recommended that
they think before doing it.
8. Student incidents and offenses will be provided with proper investigation
and appropriate sanction by the discipline committee.
MINOR OFFENSE
1. Not wear appropriate clothing.
(The student should only wear the uniform prescribed by the school.)
2. No school monogram end badge (for male).
3. P.E. uniforms should only be worn during P.E. class.
4. No school ID, not worn/no lace.
5. Using or trading an ID from another student.
6. No piercing for male and excessive piercing for female students.
7. Colored hair. Both for boys and giris.
8. Inappropriate garments for students includes:
a. printed undershirt/bra
b. inappropriately short skirts,
c. low-cut blouses showing cleavage and/or spaghetti straps,
d. exceptionally short and/or see-through blouses,
e. fitted pants, ripped jeans.
f. flip-flops or slippers,
g. high-heeled shoes or sandals,
h. eye-catching jewelry,
i. hats and/or headscarf,
j. fan gear
9. Eating or drinking during class hours is highly prohibited.
10. Chewing gum inside the classroom and within the school premises.
11. Littering and spiting on the floor:
12. Loitering.
13. No/ Unsigned diary
14. Late from the bell-to-bell policy (after recess or lunch break)
15. Tardiness.
17. Misbehaving, disturbing peace and order in the class/ and other classes
i.e laughing boisterously or shouting.
18. Unintentional damage to school property.
19. Excessive effeminacy (for male).
20. Student caught dating/PDA inside the school premises.
21. Staying in school even after class hours without proper permission from
the teacher or adviser.
[Link]-compliance to the requirements given by the teacher.
[Link] of any electronic gadgets during class hours.

Note: Such gadgets will be confiscated and will be surrendered to the Prefect of
Discipline and returned only to the parent or guardian after the sanction has been
served.

SANCTIONS FOR MINOR OFFENSE

The sanction for not following school rules and regulations will depend on the gravity of
the action done.
First Offense

Two reported minor offenses are subject to first warning. Parent/guardian of the
offender will be invited to meet with the discipline committee.

Second Offense

The parent/guardian of the offender is likewise invited to meet the discipline committee.
A student will be punished by means of a community service after informing the
parent/guardian.

Third Offense

The repetitive misdemeanor of the student with this type of offense will receive the
lowest behavior score in ESP (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao) for the quarter in which
the offense occurred.

And three (3) days suspension from attending classes for repetitious reports on
disruptive behaviors of the offender, after the conference of the disciplinary committee
and the parent/guardian of the offender.

Note: Days of suspension depend on the nature and gravity of the offenses, The
offender is required to comply with all the missed class activities, submitting it
on the deadline provided by the teacher.
There could also be a possible non-issuance of good moral certification.

MAJOR OFFENSE
1. Alumni should continuously secure the welfare of the school and adhere
to its values, mission, and vision. Acts of posting, saying, or creating
rumors against the school will lead to appropriate sanctions.
2. Making malicious gossips, spreading rumors against the teachers,
students, and staff, is highly prohibited.
3. Creating humorous, sarcastic, or inappropriate posts against the school,
including teachers, students, and staff, is forbidden.
4. Commenting inappropriately to the school social media posts is strictly
observed.
5. Tampering and plagiarizing of school’s official posts, announcement, or
documents are not allowed.
6. Taking screenshots of teachers and students and publicizing them through
social media platforms or private messages are highly prohibited.
7. The school frame and logo should only be used by the students enrolled for
 the school year in which they are implemented. The student should use an
appropriate picture of themselves when they use the logo or the frame.
8. Plagiarism. A submitted requirement that is plagiarized from other sources
that are not cited is highly prohibited.
9. Taking pictures of activities, quizzes, examinations, and other forms of
assessments given and administered by the teacher should not be posted
or shared without the school's permission.
10. Being sarcastic, impertinent, or offensive in answering an exam or
activities by using inappropriate language or illustrations.
11. Cheating / Academic dishonesty
12. Forgery
13. Giving false information in an incident or report.
14. Speaking to the teacher, co-students, or staff of the school in a hostile
manner in and outside the school campus
(The student should use appropriate language when speaking.)
15. Using indecent language and demonstrating obscene acts.
16. Any form of bullying. (Physical, Verbal, and or Cyberbullying)
17. Creating group chat for non-educational purposes that may lead to
conflict.
18. Any form of vandalism.
19. Bringing of or exhibiting any pornographic materials and magazine.
20. Membership in organization or fraternities not officially approved by the
school.
21. Fighting within the school campus or off campus.
22. Gambling in any form. (in and outside the school campus).
23. Possession/Smoking of Cigarettes / Vape (in the school campus).
24. Drinking Alcohol Beverage (in the school campus).
25. Possession of Dangerous Drugs.
26. Stealing (in and outside the school campus).
27. Carrying of dangerous and deadly weapons within the school premises
28. Bringing / possession of explosive materials substance.
29. Cutting classes in any form.
30. Roaming around another building or classroom during class hours or an
event.
31. Entering the school premises over the fence just to avoid being marked
late.
32. Exiting school premises without appropriate exit pass/ lunch pass.
33. Wearing another school’s uniform in entering the school premises.
(The student should only wear the prescribed uniform of the school.)
34. Allowing outsiders inside the classroom or school without permission from
proper authorities.
35. No tattoo. If in case the student is admitted, the body tattoo must be covered
upon entering the school premises.
36. Organizing/Joining Palu Wagan
37. The school discourages students from accomplishing group projects
overnight in one of their houses.
Note: Each major offense will undergo the corresponding process of
investigation wherein a formal complaint should be filed and attached thereto
is/are proofs of the offense.

SANCTIONS FOR MAJOR OFFENSE

First Offense

Three to five (3 – 5) days suspension depending on the gravity of the offense after the
conference with the disciplinary committee and the parents/guardians of the offender.

Second Offense

Maximum days of suspension will be sanctioned against the erring student depending
on the nature of gravity of the offenses after the conference with the disciplinary
committee and the parents/guardians of the offender.

The student and his type of offense receives the lowest behavior score in ESP
(Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao) for the quarter in which the offense occurred.

Any recorded major offense is subject to the non-issuance of a good moral certificate.
The student will only be given a certification stating that he was a former student of the
school.

Note:

The student who committed such violation is still required to comply with the
missed activities in class following the deadline of submission.

MEMBERS OF THE DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE

 Principal
 Prefect of Discipline
 Guidance Counselor
 Class Adviser
 Subject Teacher
 Student Council President / PTA President