INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - QATAR P.O. Box 9875 Ain Khalid, State of Qatar DepEd Government Recognition No. 001, Series of 2018 INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL YEAR 2021 - 2022 1 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PISQ Philosophy…………………......................................... 4 PISQ Vision and Mission ……………………………….…..…. 5 PISQ Core Values ……………………………………………… 6 Introduction ………………………………………………….….. 7 The Intermediate Department Logo ………………….…….... 8 The Meaning of the Intermediate Department Logo ……..… 9 Intermediate Department Mission …………………………..... 10 Intermediate Department Objectives ……………………..…. 11 Curriculum and Class Schedule …………………………..…. 12 13 Curriculum ………………………….……………………….. 14 Face to Face Class Schedule …………………………….. 15 Online Virtual Class Schedule ……………………………. 16 General Rules and Guidelines ……………………………..… 17 Grading System ……………………………………………. 22 Behavior Policy …………………………………………….. 36 Safety and Security Policy ………………………………... 37 Precautionary Measures Policy (COVID-19) ……………. 39 Emergency Policy ………………………………………….. 40 Parent’s Commitment Pledge …………………………….. 41 Photo/ Video Consent and Release Agreement ………... 42 Programs and Activities …………………………………......... 43 Curricular Programs ……………………………………….. 44 Co - Curricular Programs ………………………………….. 45 Extra - Curricular Programs ………………………………. 46 Contact Us ……………………………………………………… 3 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PISQ PHILOSOPHY The school was established to provide a complete and quality basic education program to the children of Filipino expatriates in the State of Qatar. The school adopts the Philippine curriculum which is the Enhanced K to 12 Basic Education Program of the Republic of the Philippines. The school uses the English language as the medium of instruction in all learning areas, except for Filipino subject which uses the national language. The school’s ethos is anchored in the Whole Child Education and in the Outcome-Based Education. The school ensures that every learner is - healthy, safe, engaged, supported, challenged, and values - oriented to achieve long-term success. These tenets must be evident in all school programs and activities to address the foundational and developmental needs of students through the involvement of everyone, from teachers, schools, parents, and the community. The school’s ultimate goal is to promote the holistic development of all students to become productive and responsible citizens equipped with the essential competencies and skills to become life – long learners in preparation for the world of work, entrepreneurship, and higher education. 4 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PISQ VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVES VISION We envision Philippine International School-Qatar (PISQ) to be committed to molding the learners into becoming God-loving, productive global citizens who value wisdom and goodness and will be highly – competent contributors in building a just, humane and progressive society. MISSION To provide a safe learning environment and offer thorough academic and life skills training that nurtures the learners to become holistically developed beings with 21st-century skills which will prepare them for the needs of the nation and the global community. OBJECTIVES PISQ aims to: 1. Provide a learning environment that equips students with 21st century skills to succeed in the field of work, entrepreneurship, and higher education. 2. Instill values worthy of emulation. 3. Support, recognize and nurture students’ individual differences, strengths and weaknesses to become life- long learners. 5 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PISQ CORE VALUES “Sophia et bona” – Wisdom and Virtues Piety – \"In quest of goodness\" The PISQ students have a strong personal relationship with God manifested by being gentle, humble, and compassionate. They established a harmonious relationship as their acknowledgment of each other's identity as children of God. Ingenuity – “Think – Create – Solve” A PISQian demonstrates INGENUITY by creatively and innovatively working out solutions to solve problems and challenges. Sparking ingenuity by challenging and encouraging students to go beyond their comfort zone. We nurture their talent and ingenuity, without conventional constraints, to foster their innate ability to inquire and make links across our entire K-12 Program. Service – “PISQ, serving with a heart” We serve with a heart. PISQ believes that to become productive global citizens, we should translate our learning by making significant contributions and extending our support not only in the school but also in the service of the Filipino community and the host country through collaborative programs and strong partnership with our stakeholders and community partners. We empower our learners by giving equal opportunities to become competent and compassionate contributors as they serve in the community. Quality – “Assuring quality in excellence” PISQ is committed in providing high standard and equitable academic opportunities for student and establishing culture of excellence in nurturing and producing competent and global citizen. 6 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

INTRODUCTION Dear students and parents, Welcome to another great school year PISQians! This handbook is an informational resource for our programs, policies and procedures. In order for us to create the best learning environment and learning opportunities and the best parent-teacher partnership, please take the time to review this together so you will become more familiar. Our school is committed to providing the best quality education. We ensure that every learner is - healthy, safe, engaged, supported, challenged, and values - oriented to achieve long- term success. We look forward to working together with everyone to make this school year a success. If you have any concerns, please feel free to send us a message. Thank you so much for choosing PISQ as your learning institution. Rest assured that we will give you the best service that you deserve. Sincerely, BERNADETTE C. LOZADA Intermediate Academic Department Head 7 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

THE INTERMEDIATE DEPARMENT LOGO 8 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

THE MEANING OF THE INTERMEDIATE DEPARMENT LOGO THE SHIELD The logo for the Intermediate Department encapsulates what we believe and teach. It is in the shape of shield. The shield symbolizes safety. The department maybe multicultural but it would always ensure the safety of everyone. THE BOOK & THE TORCH The upper portion of the logo contains a book and a torch. Light and book have always been associated with knowledge, and for centuries a torch and open book have been used as symbols for academic learning. The torch is also associated as the students guiding light for value formation. THE TEACHER WITH STUDENTS The lower left corner of the logo is occupied by the teacher with students. This symbolizes teachers who are highly effective and fully committed to educate the learners. Teachers who would provide a wide variety of stimulating differentiated learning experiences that would allow students to acquire the concepts, skills and attitudes necessary to develop their full potential in a manner where they can understand it the easiest. THE ACADEMIC CAP & CERTIFICATE The lower right corner of the logo contains the academic cap and certificate. The academic cap and certificate symbolizes that the Intermediate Department students will be prepared to become independent learners to be prepared for High School and in real life. THE LAUREL WREATH The entire logo has a laurel leaf in its lower portion as a foundation of everything. The laurel leaf symbolizes achievement, success and triumph. Everything that we do is geared towards the achievement of all our objectives and the success of our students. 9 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT MISSION To enable each child’s access to quality and complete basic education in a safe multicultural setting where: Students will reach their full potentials, become God – loving endowed with values and equipped with 21st century skills that will make them succeed in a rapidly changing society, thus making the world a better and more just place. Teachers are highly effective and fully committed to educate the learners. Admin and Staff ensure differentiated, in-depth and cohesive learning programs aligned to grade level content and achievement standards set by the Department of Education, Republic of the Philippines and to provide an environment conducive to learning. Family, Community and other Stakeholders who will fully support and actively engage in the different school programs and activities that will result in positive impacts on the academic achievement and well-being of the students. 10 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES The Intermediate Department aims to: 1. Enhance the self-esteem of the students and their ability to value each person’s worth in a multi-cultural environment. 2. Provide a wide variety of stimulating differentiated learning experiences, allowing students to acquire the concepts, skills and attitudes essential in the 21st century. 3. Help students to assess their own abilities and become independent learners, able to solve problems, work in groups and set priorities in preparation for High School and in real life. 4. Encourage all students to reach their full potentials to be highly competent and contribute to building a harmonious and progressive society. 5. Develop positive relationships between home, school and the community. 11 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

CURRICULUM & CLASS SCHEDULE 12 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

CURRICULUM Grades 4 to 6 provide opportunities for enhancement and application of learned literacy and numeracy competencies to varied content areas. What students have learned in Kindergarten to Grade 3, they should be able to apply in Grades 4 to 6. The objectives of the programs are as follows: a. Further enhancement of literacy and numeracy skills as preparation for the academic demands of high school; b. Application of higher order thinking skills to be able to adjust, decide, and respond appropriately to varied situations; and c. Further development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to participate effectively in community- and nation-building activities. Grade Level Learning Areas Filipino English Science Mathematics Social Studies Grade 4, 5, Home Economics And Livelihood Education (HELE) and 6 Computer Music Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao/ Character Education Qatar History Islamic Studies (For Muslim Students) Arabic Language (for Arab Students) LESSONS are uploaded in the Intermediate Department Website: https://sites.google.com/pis-qatar.com/intermediate-department/home 13 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

FACE TO FACE CLASS SCHEDULE Face to Face Class is from 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM. The table below is an example of one week face to face class schedule.  Arabic Language is offered to Arabic Students and Islamic Studies is offered to Muslim Students. 14 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

ONLINE CLASS SCHEDULE Online Class is from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. The table below is an example of one week online virtual class schedule.  Please take note that your child will be provided with the schedule as to when he/she needs to go to school for the FACE TO FACE CLASS and when he/she needs to attend the ONLINE CLASS and their designated classroom (Building and Room Number) 15 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

GENERAL RULES & GUIDELINES 16 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

GRADING SYSTEM 1. COMPONENTS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (DO 8 s. 2015, DO 29 s. 2015). Summative assessments are classified into three components: Written Work (WW), Performance Task (PT), and Quarterly Assessment (QA). These three will be the bases for grading. The nature of the learning area defines the way these three components are assessed. a. Written Work component ensures that students are able to express skills and concepts in written form. It may include i. Long quizzes ii. Unit tests iii. Essays iv. Written reports v. Other written outputs b. Performance Task component allows learners to show what they know and are able to do in diverse ways. They may create or innovate products or do performance-based task. i. Demonstration ii. Group presentations iii. Oral work iv. Multimedia presentations v. Research projects vi. Some written output may also be considered as performance task (e.g. song composition, poem making) c. Quarterly Assessment measures student learning at the middle and end of the quarter. These may be in the form of objective tests, performance-based, or a combination thereof. 17 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

GRADING SYSTEM For MAPEH, individual grades are given to each area (Music, Art, Physical Education & Health). The quarterly grade for MAPEH is the average of the quarterly grades in four areas. The average of the Quarterly Grades produces the Final Rating while the General Average is computed by dividing the sum of all the Final Grades by the total number of learning areas. Each learning area has an equal weight. 18 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

GRADING SYSTEM 2. STEPS IN COMPUTING THE GRADES a. Get the total score in each component. b. Divide the total raw score by the total highest possible score then multiply the quotient by 100 (percentage score). c. Convert the percentage score to transmuted grade. d. Multiply the transmuted grade by the weight of the component. Add the weighted scores to be able to get the quarterly grade. SAMPLE COMPUTATION 19 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

GRADING SYSTEM TRANSMUTATION TABLE Percentage Score Transmuted Percentage Score Transmuted FROM TO GRADE FROM TO GRADE 0 6.99 65 79.6 80.8 83 7 14 66 80.8 82 84 14 21 67 82 83.2 85 21 28 68 83.2 84.4 86 28 35 69 84.4 85.6 87 35 42 70 85.6 86.8 88 42 49 71 86.8 88 89 49 56 72 88 89.2 90 56 63 73 89.2 90.4 91 63 70 74 90.4 91.6 92 70 71.2 75 91.6 92.8 93 72.4 76 92.8 94 94 71.2 73.6 77 94 95.2 95 72.4 74.8 78 95.2 96.4 96 73.6 76 79 96.4 97.6 97 74.8 77.2 80 97.6 98.8 98 76 78.4 81 98.8 100 99 77.2 79.6 82 100 100 100 78.4 20 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

GRADING SYSTEM The K to 12 Basic Education Program uses a standards and competency-based grading system. These are found in the curriculum guides. All grades will be based on the weighted raw score of the learners' summative assessments. The minimum grade needed to pass a specific learning area is 70, which is transmuted to 75 in the report card. The lowest mark that can appear on the report card is 65 for Quarterly Grades and Final Grades. The summary of learner progress is shown quarterly to parents and guardians through a parent- teacher conference, in which the report card is discussed. The grading scale, with its corresponding descriptors, is shown below. Remarks are given at the end of the grade level. 21 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY A. TARDINESS PROCEDURE 1. ARRIVAL IN THE SCHOOL i. A student will automatically be marked tardy after 7:15 AM. ii. The student will secure the Class Entry Pass (SF No. 20) from the security guard. iii. The student will present the SF no. 20 to his/her subject teacher. iv. The subject teacher will forward the SF No. 20 to the Class Adviser for recording. B. ABSENCE PROCEDURES 1. EXCUSED ABSENCE The following are considered excuse absence if: 1. Injury or illness that is too severe or contagious for the student to attend classes. 2. Emergencies which include the following: family member who is extremely ill and the student’s presence/company is necessary; a family member died, and the student needs to attend the funeral. 3. Parents are compelled by their companies to take vacation leaves. 4. Processing of legal documents (Passport & Residence Permit) which requires the student’s personal appearance. 5. Applied and approved leaves. 6. Other analogous circumstances. 22 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY Continuation of Excused Absence WITH EXCUSE LETTER WITHOUT EXCUSE LETTER 1. The student will be sent to the office of POD by his/her adviser. Non- 1. The student will submit 2. The POD will call the Health his/her excuse letter to parent/guardian and inform the Related his/her class adviser. parents the need to submit a signed excuse letter. 3. Class Entry slip will be issued to the student. 1. The student will submit 4. Follow-up the excuse letter on his/her medical certificate to the next day. the nurse. 1. The student must proceed to First Aid Unit for check-up. Health 2. The school nurse will 2. The school nurse will inform Related check the health status of the parents/guardian the need to the student and issue Class submit the medical Entry Slip if the student is certificate/excuse letter. safe to attend his/her class. 3. Class Entry Slip will be 3. If the student is not fit to issued if the student is safe to attend the class, the school join the class. If not, parents will nurse will notify the be notified to pick up the parent/guardian to pick up student. the student. 23 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY 2. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE The following are considered unexcused absence if: i. Missing class or school without a valid reason (e.g., overslept, no transportation, and the like) ii. Absence for which approval is necessary and was NOT obtained before the absence. C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE PROCEDURES The school expects its entire student to attend all classes continuously without absence/tardiness for the entire school year as prescribed by the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) of the State of Qatar. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances and the unique situation of the OFWs here in the State of Qatar, a student may take a Leave of Absence during the school year. This request must be submitted at least seven (7) school days prior to the scheduled leave. Students applying for ten (10) or more days are REQUIRED to: A. In-Person/Regular Classes: file a waiver form and register in the remedial class prior to the approval. B. Blended Learning Mode - submit a Letter of Understanding with the Academic Department Head for the following conditions:  Turning-in of daily online attendance.  Attending the online classes.  Submitting all the required activities given by the Class Adviser and Subject Teachers.  Taking the missed quizzes scheduled by the Subject Teacher as soon as the student comes to school. 24 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY Student’s Leave of Absence application will be processed through the procedures below: 1. The parent will discuss the Leave of Absence (LOA) with the Class Adviser. 2. The parent must complete the Leave of Absence (LOA) Form together with a letter explaining the reason/s for the leave of absence to be allowed by the school. 3. The parent will provide supporting documents such as booked air tickets and approved vacation leave from the parent’s company. 4. The student/parent will submit the signed LOA and the required supporting documents to the Class Adviser. 5. The Class Adviser will submit all the signed form and documents to the Academic Department Head. 6. The Academic Department Head will forward all the signed documents to the Principal’s Office. 7. The parents will be notified either by the Principal or the Principal’s designee whether the request for leave is approved or denied. * The leave shall be denied if and when the application is not in accordance with the school regulations and policies. 8. The approved LOA form must be photocopied in 3 sets (for Academic Department Head, Class Adviser and Student) *Original copy is for the Principal’s Office. 25 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY D. DISMISSAL PROCEDURES 1. The whole class with their teacher will proceed in the designated waiting area in Gates 1 & 3. *Students who are in BUILDING A will proceed to GATE 1 and students in BUILDING D will proceed to GATE 3. 2. Students must be picked up on time. 3. Parents/Guardians must stay in the designated area while waiting for their kids. 4. School gates will be closed few minutes after dismissal time. E. PERMIT TO LEAVE THE CAMPUS/GATE PASS PROCEDURES A student/pupil is NOT allowed to leave the school premises before dismissal time without proper notification. A parent/guardian who wants to pull-out his/her child from the class must follow these procedures: Non-Health Related Health Related 1. Before the start of the classes, the 1. The First Aid Unit will parent/student MUST submit a issue the Permit to Leave letter/email signed by the parent to the the Campus/Gate Pass Class Adviser. (SF No. 19-FAU). 2. The Class Adviser will forward the 2. The student will give the letter to the Acad. Department Head. upper part of the permit to his/her teacher. 26 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY Non-Health Related Health Related 3. The Acad. Department Head will 3. The student will give the issue Permit to Leave the remaining part of the Campus/Gate Pass (SF No.19-ADH). permit to the guard on duty. 4. The student will give the upper part of the permit to the ADH/teacher upon leaving the classroom. 5. The student will give the remaining part of the permit to the guard on duty. * Prefect of Discipline and the Office of the Principal can also issue SF No. 19 Authorization letter signed by the parent is needed if someone else (other than the parents) will fetch the child in school. F. CLASS PASS PROCEDURES (LOG-OUT BOOK) 1. The Class Pass is for restroom breaks only during class hours. 2. Restroom breaks should not exceed to 3 minutes. 3. Students are NOT allowed to go outside the classroom during class hours without the Pass. 4. Students who are outside of their classrooms during class hours without the Pass will be sent to the Office of the Prefect of Discipline. 27 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY G. SOCIAL BEHAVIOR 1. In- campus Behavior The following are the behaviors to be exhibited by the students in any domains of the school premises. a. Wearing of face mask is a MUST. b. Wearing of ID inside the campus. c. Always maintain social distancing. d. Greeting the administrators, teachers, personnel, and visitors inside the campus speaks highly of the student’s education and proper upbringing. e. Be courteous and respectful at all times to the administrators, teachers, personnel, and visitors. f. Avoid loitering through the school corridors during class hours. During break time, students are not allowed to stay along the corridors of the school. They should eat their food inside the classrooms so as not to distract on-going classes. g. Refrain from playing along in the covered court, and the basketball court or in any other places in the campus during break time. h. Faculty rooms are restricted to students. Students may only enter the faculty room upon the authorization of the teacher for some important cases. i. Restrain from inviting guest/s inside the campus for unofficial reasons. * Students who have been disconnected from the school due to academic and disciplinary deficiencies will not be allowed to enter the campus unless a written permission is granted by the school administration. 28 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY 1. In- campus Behavior j. Exclusive boy-girl pairings/romantic relationships and inappropriate public display of affection are prohibited in the school and has prescribed sanctions for these. k. Improper disposal of any form of litter (plastic bottles, food, food/candy wrappers, paper, and any waste materials) is strictly prohibited. l. Smoking is forbidden both inside and outside of the school premises. 2. Off-campus Behavior The following are the behaviors to be exhibited by the students outside the school premises and/or in any community places: a. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the law any time, at any place. b. Any misbehaviors of the student outside the school’s premises that may have violated any local law that produces a complaint and/or adversely affects the school’s name will be subjected to disciplinary sanctions. c. Loitering around in public places during and after school hours are strictly prohibited. d. Wearing of school uniform in movie houses and other entertainment arenas are not allowed. 29 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY 3. Classroom Behavior The following are the behaviors to be exhibited by the students inside the classroom: a. Stand and greet when an administrator, a teacher or a visitor enters the classroom. b. Occupy only the assigned seat by the teacher. Each student is responsible for his/her own chair and desk. c. Avoid talking loudly and/or shouting inside the classroom. d. Students are prohibited to write anything on the board (bulletin and black/white board) without the permission of the teacher. e. Teacher’s table is PRIVATE. It will be considered a serious offense to play with, displace or damage any of the teacher’s/anybody’s belongings. f. Always keep the classroom clean. g. Students should comply to the given classroom rules and regulations. h. Students are expected to be engaging and cooperative in the classroom discussions and activities. 4. Online Classroom Behavior The following are the behaviors to be exhibited by the students during online classes: a. Speak positively and politely to one another over the internet through the chat function and verbally. b. Respect each other’s right to learn in online setting by taking turns and listening to others. c. Work cooperatively and peacefully in online settings. 30 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY 4. Online Classroom Behavior d. Observe religiously the online rules and regulations set by the teacher. e. Be on time in attending the online class. f. Microphones should be put in a mute mode and wait for the instruction from the teacher when to unmute. g. Wearing of proper school uniform is a must during online classes. h. Private chatting to other students is highly discouraged. i. Students should observe verbal conduct and civil gestures. j. Students are discouraged to interfere when someone is discussing/presenting. H. WEBSITES/COMMUNICATION PISQ has a web page on the internet. Parents and students are encouraged to visit www.pis-qatar.com regularly for updated information and school announcements. The primary communication tool between parents and teachers are through email. Teachers and students are provided with official PISQ emails where they can send and receive communication. I. CANTEEN (temporary closed due to the pandemic) * Please make sure to pack enough and heathy food and water for your child. * Commercial food/meal deliveries are NOT allowed since it can cause class disruption and may create health concerns. Due to this, the school is strongly encouraging parents to personally prepare their children’s food. * Soft drinks are not allowed inside the school. 31 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY J. FIRST AID UNIT 1. A student who wants to avail the First Aid Unit services must secure a First Aid Unit Pass signed by the teacher. 2. The student presents the signed First Aid Unit Pass to the School Nurse who will examine and provide the necessary treatment. 3. After treatment, the School Nurse shall then indicate at the back of the First Aid Unit Pass the condition of the student. 4. The student MUST proceed directly to his/her classroom after visiting the First Aid Unit. 5. Upon return to the classroom, the student must hand over the First Aid Unit Pass to the teacher. * If any case parents would want to pull out their child from the class to seek medical attention, they may secure Permission to Leave the Campus/Gate Pass (SF No. 19-FAU) from the nurse. K. SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND GROOMING The school considers proper student attire and appearance to reflect the high purpose associated with the academic pursuits of the student body. Cleanliness and neatness are essential. All students are required to wear the prescribed school uniform at all times in the campus during school days.  DepEd Order No.88 s.2010 section 157.2, 2010 REVISED MANUAL OF REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN BASIC EDUCATION. “A school uniform shall be prescribed for all students. Shoes are considered part of the uniform. All students shall be required to wear the official school ID in the school campus.” 32 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR GARDES 4 TO 6 Boys’ Uniform Girls’ Uniform White shirt jacket type polo White with baby collar jacket with PISQ patch, blue long type blouse, with PISQ patch pants, white socks and black and blue string tie ribbon, leather shoes. blue box type pleated skirt, white socks (NO LACE), and black leather shoes. 33 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY L. PISQ IDENTIFICATION CARD (ID) 1. All School Administrators, teachers, staff, and students must wear their PISQ ID at all times. 2. ID will be issued at the beginning of the school year. 3. Students will receive their first ID card for free. A lost ID card must be replaced with a fee. 4. A student who comes to school without an ID will not be permitted to enter the class until he/she secures a Class Entry Slip (SF No.20-POD) from the Office of the Prefect of Discipline. M. LOST AND FOUND PROCEDURES 1. All lost and found materials will be surrendered to the Office of Prefect of Discipline. 2. Unclaimed material/s will be kept in the *designated room. 3. Any cash, electronic gadget, and/or jewelry found can be retrieved by providing supporting evidence/s of ownership. 4. For monitoring purposes, a logbook will be provided (logging in/logging out). 5. After 60 days, all unclaimed items will be forwarded to the Waste Disposal Management. SCHOOL DISCIPLINE Disciplinary measures are meant to correct erring students so that they may refrain from repeating their mistakes, safeguard the name of the school, help in the progressive development of one another, and prepare themselves to assume their roles in a society governed by norms of behavior and laws of the land. 34 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

BEHAVIOR POLICY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE DISCIPLINARY MEASURES Parents and students should be familiar with the following disciplinary measures: The attention of the student is formally called by Reprimand and teachers and school authorities, and staff due to Warning (RW) some minor offense or transgression of school rules. School A student is required to render work assistance in Community the maintenance of order and cleanliness in the Service (CS) school. It is the period during which a student is subject to Probation (P) critical examination and evaluation. (With provision of the Notebook Program) Suspension The disciplinary measure that temporarily disconnects the student from school. Dismissal It is the ultimate sanction wherein the student will be excluded from the school. PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS A. MINOR OFFENSES: Minor Offenses are handled by the teacher for proper investigation and action. B. MAJOR OFFENSES: Major Offenses are handled by the Prefect of Discipline for proper investigation and action. 35 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

SAFETY & SECURITY POLICY GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1. Students must take care of their health and safety as well as that of others. 2. Do not obstruct/hide escape routes (corridors and stairs), emergency equipment, exits, and access to fire-fighting equipment (hydrants, extinguishers, etc.). 3. Do not tamper with, activate/deactivate, damage, remove and inappropriately use emergency and safety equipment and control devices. 4. Follow the safety rules and emergency evacuation procedures and directions 36 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES POLICY (COVID-19) ROLE OF THE STUDENTS To wear masks. To sanitize hands frequently. To maintain social/physical distance at all times and refrain from transferring seats. To inform the school nurse/teacher if feeling general fatigue or someone has COVID-19 symptoms or if they are in contact with a positive case. To submit a medical report confirming the safe return to school whenever absent due to health reasons. To must submit an excuse letter signed by the parent whenever absent due to non-health-related reasons. PROCEDURES Before attending the school - Anybody with any of the following conditions are NOT allowed to enter the school; 1. If declared/confirmed infected with Covid-19 in less than two weeks and no medical certificate allowing him/her to return to school. 2. Has direct contact with a confirmed case and has not completed yet the two weeks home isolation, even if tested negative and no medical certificate allowing him/her to return to school. 3. If the manifestation of COVID-19 symptoms - dry or wet cough, pain in the throat, nasal secretions, sudden change/loss of appetite in the sense of smell or taste, and with or without a rise in temperature (37.8° Celsius and above). 37 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES POLICY (COVID-19) PROCEDURES 4. If the student/teacher/staff has a fever or feeling feverish within the last 24 hours. 5. If anyone in the family/household/private transportation service is in any of the following conditions: a. showing of COVID-19 signs and symptoms b. the swab test result is not yet confirmed c. under quarantine or in isolation regardless of the result Note: Students/parents/employees MUST report immediately the occurrence of such cases to the child’s adviser/school nurse. 38 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

EMERGENCY POLICY FIRE AND SAFETY EMERGENCY PLAN Responsibilities of Students 1. Be familiar with building emergency procedures and act in the event of an emergency. 2. Respond to building alarms and promptly evacuate. 3. Follow the directions of instructors, evacuation wardens, police, and fire representatives. 39 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PARENT’S COMMITMENT PLEDGE 40 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PHOTO/ VIDEO CONSENT & RELEASE AGREEMENT 41 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 42 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

CURRICULAR PROGRAMS 43 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS 44 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

EXTRA - CURRICULAR PROGRAMS 45 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

CONTACT US Please click the link if you intend to … File an Excuse Letter:  https://forms.gle/akMwpRvRoGr4VD6P8 Schedule an Online Conference to the Concerned Teacher:  https://forms.gle/3ZRyaXbw65pbeYBfA Inquiry on School Matters:  https://forms.gle/urLBBqT3AysDXsDe7 Make an Appointment:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewCV_5hK2Orf64n K5CDQucU2Abj3KPWOACEmO_KeNPlSQFBg/viewform Directory of Units and Offices Office of the Principal:  [email protected] Office of the School Registrar:  [email protected] Office of the Accounting:  [email protected], [email protected] Office of the School Nurse:  [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Office of the School Secretary:  [email protected] Office of the Academic Department Head:  [email protected] 46 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

AUGUST 2021 47 | INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT STUDENT HANDBOOK