Preschool to Grade School Handbook

OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL (Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Educational Foundation, Inc.) Member, Association of LASSSAI Accredited Superschools (ALAS) Rosaryville Compound, Mulawin, Tanza, Cavite Tel. No.: (046) 432 - 9658 / 0917 120 9530 E-mail: [email protected] PRESCHOOL AND GRADE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

FOREWORD The academic community is composed of different sectors, foremost of which is the pupil group. As many changes are happening in the life of the learner, he might be fascinated with how he grows and interacts with others. His mind is so powerful that he can react very fast to what is happening outside himself. Each member of the academic community should be properly regulated to be able to give value to the dignity of the individual and to maintain order, hence, this Pupil Handbook. It is drafted to inform the pupils of the policies of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School enabling them to live productively and work with those in authority. The pupils, upon admission, are required to have knowledge of and agree to abide by the policies contained herein. Through this handbook, the school hopes to graduate individuals in the context of Catholic Education and therefore expects them to use the gained knowledge, attitudes, and skills when they continue their secondary education. The OLHRS Pupil Handbook 2023 Edition takes effect beginning school year 2023- 2024. i

TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I THE OLHRS 1 A Brief Background 2 Section II Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 3 Section III Vision-Mission 3 Section IV Rosarian Philosophy 4 Rosarian Core Values 4 OLHRS Hymn 5 General Objectives of the Institution 6 ADMISSION POLICY 6 Enrolment Requirements 7 Policy on Non-readmission Sectioning 7 7 PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES 7 Schedule of Payments 8 Withdrawals and Refunds 8 Check Payments Returned Checks 9 Late Payment of Fees 10 19 Academic Policies 19 Curriculum 20 Grading System 21 Policy on Promotion and Retention 21 Incomplete Grades 22 Special Awards Scholarships and Discounts Examination Policy Progress Report ii

Section V SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS 22 Section VI Attendance 23 Tardiness 23 Withdrawal from Class 23 School Uniform 25 Norms of Conduct On & Off Campus 26 Articles Prohibited in School 27 Bringing of Vehicles 27 School Properties and Equipment 27 Suspension of Classes 28 Assignments 28 Tutoring 29 Curfew Hours 29 Parent Conferences 30 Lunch Breaks 30 Delivery of Articles 30 Celebrations Guidelines for Accepting Students Infected 30 30 with Communicable Diseases Guidelines for Covid-19 Prevention 32 34 VIOLATIONS / DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 37 & INTERVENTIONS 40 Minor Offenses 43 Disciplinary Actions and Interventions 44 Major Offenses Disciplinary Actions and Interventions Online Learning Code of Conduct for Pupils Parents and Guardians Responsibilities Section VII POLICY ON BULLYING 47 iii

SECTION I OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL A BRIEF BACKGROUND The Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School (OLHRS) was borne out of love for the poor. It started in school year 1993-1994 when Amaya Elementary School, a nearby public school phased out its pre-school classes. The parents of these pupils were surprised by this change and suddenly found their children “school-less”. Since the majority of them belong to a lower income group, they cannot afford to send their children to private schools and pay high fees. Concerned with the displaced and eager-to-learn children, Rev. Fr. Ariel M. Lisama, who during that, time was preparing for his ordination to the diaconate and Mrs. Veronidia L. de Leon, a De La Salle University professor, volunteered to extend their services to these poor children for free. They housed the children in a big garage, which they converted into a classroom; hired a teacher whom they supported by the monthly fee paid, by the said children (P 60.00 for Kinder; P 40.00 for Nursery). The volunteer administrators and the civic- minded parents who banded together and agreed to continue the schooling of their children shouldered test papers and other miscellaneous expenses. Religious and health services were extended by volunteer seminarians from Our Lady of the Pillar Seminary and friends of Fr. Ariel. After a school year, a two-classroom school building was built by the joint efforts of Fr. Ariel M. Lisama and Mrs. Veronidia L. de Leon. Mrs. Maxima L. Hernandez was appointed as Schoolhead. From then on, the school continuously provides Catholic education to the children in the community and nearby towns. It became a Catholic school owned and operated by the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Educational Foundation, Inc., a nonstock, non-profit corporation. In 1996, it earned the supervision of the Lasallian Schools Supervision Office (LASSO) at De La Salle University-Manila. OLHRS in its search for meaningful existence reviewed the school operations the past years to ascertain what it has become and what it is yet to become. As an institution whose significant mission is to give quality Catholic education to the youth, OLHRS decided to carry on and in school year 2003-2004 the secondary level was opened. 1

The first and the second year pupils were accepted. Permit to operate was submitted and approved by the Department of Education. The classes were housed in a three-classroom building in the five-hundred square meter lot rented by the school. It was in the same year when a prominent citizen of Tanza sold a portion of his lot in Mulawin to the administrators of the school. December 8, 2003, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the groundbreaking ceremony was held which signalled the construction of the high school building in the five-thousand square meter lot at Rosaryville Cmpd., Mulawin, Tanza, Cavite. In school year 2004-2005, the high school department occupied the newly constructed yet unfinished building. Government Recognition to operate all levels was granted March 1, 2005. From then on, school administrators, faculty and staff shoulder the diverse responsibilities in order to reach out to more people in Amaya and in nearby communities. The school continues to seek new and more effective ways to achieve its vision- mission and to live out the Rosarian Core Values. Ultimately, OLHRS will create another share in the history of education not only in Tanza but also in the province of Cavite.  Our Lady of the Holy Rosary The Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary was established in 1571 by St. Pius V to commemorate the naval battle of Lepanto. The victory of the Christians fleet over the Turks was attributed to the Virgin Mary, whose help was invoked through praying the Holy Rosary. According to a venerable tradition, this beautiful prayer was revealed to St. Dominic by the Blessed Mother. The 150 Hail Marys correspond to the number of Psalms, that the illiterate people of that time could not understand. The first part of the Hail Mary is taken from the Gospel of St. Luke, the second was added by the tradition of the Church. The 15 mysteries, divided into joyful, sorrowful, and glorious, reflect the principal 2

events of the life of Jesus and Mary. Paul VI said that a rosary without meditation on these mysteries is like a dead person without life. The litanies, taken from the Sanctuary of Loreto in Italy were added to the Rosary in 1592. The response we repeat after every decade – O my Jesus, forgive us our sins – was dictated by the Virgin Mary to the three visionaries of Fatima in 1917. In 2002, Pope John Paul II added the Mysteries of Light to this devotion. Those who consider monotonous to repeat so many times the same prayer should be reminded that lovers are never tired to repeat the same few words over and over again. The Holy Rosary is a matter of love. VISION The Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School envisions itself as a Catholic institution that upholds a culture of Honor and Excellence. MISSION Guided by Catholic principles and Filipino values, the school commits to: • provide opportunities for pupils to experience God; • inculcate moral integrity and Marian spirituality; • develop pupils to become stewards of God’s creation; • train pupils to become person-oriented and to value their families; • cultivate the full potentials of every learning individual. ROSARIAN PHILOSOPHY We believe that the pupil is a child of God, baptized with water and the spirit, with his own unique personality and God-given talents. He is a bud who blossoms into full glory through the ministering hand of the teacher under the guidance of Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, and St. John Baptist De La Salle, with the help of Divine Grace in a nonthreatening environment. 3

ROSARIAN CORE VALUES Obedience adherence to divine and human laws Love a strong affection for God, cou1ntry, family, self and others Honesty moral uprightness; the quality of not giving in to cheating, stealing and lying Respect high regard for self, others and nature Service willingness to work for others and the community OLHRS HYMN Lyrics by: Mrs. Emma L. Hernandez and Mr. Jon Lazaro Hail Alma Mater we sing for your glory Our Lady of the Holy Rosary The school that we all love, foundation of our future We pledge our loyalty to you Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School Your thrusts and goals we’ll faithfully uphold Through our lives we shall stand out with pride By the name and the banner of your legacy and forever we will wave your flag up high Our Lady of the Holy Rosary 4

Through our lives we shall stand out with pride by the name and the banner of your legacy and forever we will wave your flag up high Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Hail! Hail! Alma Mater Hail! GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION Guided by the Vision-Mission statement, the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School aims to provide quality Catholic education for its pupils to: 1. fully understand what a true Catholic is and prepare themselves to adjust and cope with life situations within the context of their experiences. 2. maximize their potentials by providing meaningful experiences considering their interests and capabilities. 3. dig deeper their intellectual capabilities so that they become aware of the changes in their environment and be able to make decisions which will prepare them to the more complex demands of future life. 4. share and live harmoniously with others, proud of their country, God-fearing coupled with faith and sincerity of intentions. 5. inculcate moral and spiritual values guided by the charism of St. John Baptist De La Salle. SECTION II ADMISSION POLICY Pupils applying for admission in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School should secure an Application for Admission Form from the Admissions Officer. The school has the right to assess the admission requirements. 5

A. Enrolment Requirements * New Pupils and Transferees New pupils seeking for admittance should take and pass the entrance examination, oral reading test, and interview. Pupils who were once enrolled in OLHRS and transferred to another school but want to come back are considered new pupils and will have to submit themselves to all the requirements for admission. Nursery - 4 by October 31 of the opening school year Kinder - 5 by October 31 of the opening school year Grade 1 - 6 by October 31 of the opening school year Preschool - photocopy of PSA authenticated birth certificate - 4 pieces 2 x 2 ID picture Grade School - report card from last school attended - photocopy of PSA authenticated birth certificate - DepEd Certificate of Eligibility (in case of foreign pupils) - 4 pieces 2 x 2 ID picture - certificate of good moral character * Continuing Pupils Preschool to Grade School - report card - 4 pieces 2 x 2 ID picture B. Policy on Non-readmission There will be no readmission for pupils who have been dismissed or dropped from the school for reasonable cause. An old pupil may not be readmitted to the school for the following reasons: a. Frequent and deliberate violation of school rules and regulations. b. Failure in more than two (2) subjects at the end of the school year except in highly meritorious cases subject to the approval of the Principal. c. Non-payment of tuition. 6

C. Sectioning Section assignments are given by the office of the Principal and will only be known on or before the opening of classes. Evaluation of pupil’s behavior will also be considered in assigning him/her in the proper group. It is expected that wherever a pupil may be placed, he/she will do his/her best. SECTION III PAYMENT OF SCHO6OL FEES 1. Schedule of Payments a. Cash – all fees are paid upon enrolment b. Monthly – first payment is paid during enrolment with installments due on or before the tenth (10th) day of the month (August - April). A one percent (1%) add-on fee will be charged for every delayed payment. 2. Withdrawals and Refunds The school follows the regulations of the Department of Education concerning withdrawals and refunds. When a pupil registers, it is understood that he is enrolling for the entire year. However, a pupil who drops or withdraws from the school may be charged his tuition and other fees in accordance with the following rules: a. 10% of the total amount due for the year shall be charged if the pupil withdraws within the first week of classes, regardless of whether he has actually attended the classes or not. b. 20% of the total amount due for the year shall be charged if the pupil withdraws within the second week of classes, regardless of whether he has actually attended the classes or not. c. A pupil shall be charged in full if he withdraws anytime after the second week of classes. However, if the transfer or withdrawal is due to justifiable reasons (ie. health, approval of petition abroad with prior written notice submitted to school), the pupil shall be charged with the pertinent fees only including the last month of attendance upon the recommendation of the administrator. 3. Check Payments a. Postdated checks shall not be accepted. b. Checks shall be currently dated and not stale, i.e., dated 6 months or more prior to the actual date of payment. c. Check with alterations should be replaced. 7

d. At the back of the check, the following correct information shall be written: Name, Address, Telephone Number and Signature. 4. Returned Checks a. The responsibility of ensuring the check is good rests with the parent / guardian. They should verify that their check has been honored by the bank and, in case it has been dishonored, should settle their account immediately by paying in cash. Failure to do so automatically results in the deletion of the pupil’s name, from the official enrolment list. b. The parent / guardian who paid within the regular enrolment period and whose check was subsequently dishonored will incur a penalty of Php 500.00. Parents / Guardians whose checks have been dishonored may no longer make subsequent payments using checks. Only cash and manager’s check will be accepted. 5. Late Payment of Fees a. Pupils paying on installment basis who fail to pay the balance on the stipulated deadline will be allowed to complete the remainder of the school year. However, such pupils will not be allowed to enroll for the next school year and their transcript of records and transfer credentials will be withheld until the balance is paid. In addition, a 1% surcharge will be imposed upon payment of the balance. b. A deadline is normally set for paying the fees without surcharge. The Accounting Office charges a Late Payment Fee (LPF) if payment is made after the deadline. The surcharge to be imposed upon the date the account is settled is 1% of the unpaid balances. 8

SECTION IV ACADEMIC POLICIES 1. Curriculum PRESCHOOL Learning Areas Filipino English Math MAPEH CLE GRADE SCHOOL Curriculum: K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum ( K to 12 BEC ) Grades 1-2 Learning Areas Mother Tongue Filipino English MAPEH Penmanship Math Araling Panlipunan CLE Grade 3 Learning Areas Mother Tongue Filipino English MAPEH Penmanship Math Araling Panlipunan CLE Science 9

Grades 4-6 Learning Area Filipino English Science Math Araling Panlipunan TLE/ Computer (80:20) MAPEH CLE 2. Grading System Pupils’ assessment is classified into three components and shall be weighted in different subject areas as follows: SUBJECT WRITTEN PERFORMANCE QUARTERLY WORK TASKS ASSESSMENTS English, Filipino, AP, Mother 30% 50% 20% Tongue, and CLE Math, Science, 40% 40% 20% MAPEH, TLE, Penmanship, and 20% 60% 20% Computer The components are defined as follows: Written Work component ensures that pupils are able to express skills and concepts in written form. 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 tasks. Quarterly Assessment measures pupil learning at the end of the quarter. 10

WRITTEN WORKS PERFORMANCE TASKS QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT Summative Assessment Projects (SA) Class Participation Quarterly Assessment Online Summative Deportment (QA) Assessment (OSA) Authentic Assessments Worksheets Attendance in Classes Reading Worksheets (for Church Attendance (for CLE only) English only) Pagbasa Worksheets (for Filipino only) Exercises Institutional Achievement Test for AP and Filipino Assignment Computation of Final Grades per Subject 1st Q Average + 2nd Q Average + 3rd Q Average + 4th Q. Average 4 COMPUTATION OF GRAD10ES (NURSERY AND KINDER) Computation of Average Numerical Grade CLE 82.25 English 83.50 Filipino 82.15 Math 84.80 MAPEH 84.25 Average 416.950 / 5 = 83.39 11

COMPUTATION OF GRADES (GRADES 1 AND 2) Computation of grades in MAPEH /Pen MAPEH / Pen (70 : 30) 85 x 0.70 = 59.5 82 x 0.30 = 24.6 84.1 grade in MAPEH / Pen Computation of Average Numeric Grade CLE 82.25 English 80.50 Filipino 82.15 Math 81.40 MAPEH/Pen 84.10 Araling Panlipunan 84.25 Mother Tongue 82.15 Average 576.80 / 7 = 82.40 COMPUTATION OF GRADES (GRADE 3) Computation of grades in MAPEH /Pen MAPE / Pen (70 : 30 ) 85 x 0.70 = 59.5 82 x 0.30 = 24.6 84.1 grade in MAPEH / Pen Computation of Average Numerical Gr1a1de CLE 82.25 English 80.50 Filipino 82.15 Math 77.80 MAPEH/Pen 84.10 Araling Panlipunan 79.25 Science 78.50 Mother Tongue 81.15 Average 645.7 / 8 = 80.71 12

COMPUTATION OF GRADES (GRADES 4 - 6) Computation of Grades in TLE / Computer TLE/ Computer (80:20) 92 x 0.80 = 73.6 94 x 0.20 = 18.8 92.4 Computation of Average Numerical Grade CLE 97.25 English 95.50 Filipino 97.15 Math 94.80 MAPEH 98.25 Araling Panlipunan 93.25 Science 95.50 TLE with Computer 92.40 Average 764.10 / 8 = 95.51 COMPUTATION OF GENERAL AVERAGE 1st Q. Ave. + 2nd Q. Ave. + 3rd Q. Ave. + 4th Q. Ave. Example: 4 First Quarter 92.15 Second Quarter 93.28 Third Quarter 95.16 Fourth Quarter 96.23 376.82 / 4 = 94.205 What will be recorded under the three components? Please be GUIDED by the following: 1. CEILING GRADE for ALL the components for all quarters is 100 except for Performance Tasks with 99% as ceiling grade for ALL Quarters. BASE SCORE for ALL the components for all quarters is 60. 13

2. There shall be no maximum grade for any grading period. The lowest passing grade in any given subject is 75. 3. The lowest possible grade that will be reflected in the card is 70. 4. Written Works A. Summative Assessments (SA) ● The minimum number of Summative Assessments per subject per quarter is 4 including 2 Online Summative Assessments (OSA). ● Summative assessments (SA) and Online Summative Assessment (OSA) must always be ANNOUNCED. Review pages /topics must be given. ● Summative assessments (SA) and Online Summative Assessment (OSA) must NOT come as a form of punishment. No teacher is allowed to give a summative assessment for this purpose. ● Pupils are allowed to take special SAs or OSAs ONLY if the reason for being absent is valid and may only be taken within the same week depending on the case. Missed OSA must still be taken online. ● Pupils must answer or submit their SSA in Schoology on scheduled dates. ● OSAs are timed and opened on scheduled dates. OSAs are set for one attempt only. B. Worksheets and Exercises ● Worksheets (teacher-made) and exercises (taken from the book) will be recorded under WRITTEN WORKS. ● Activities in the textbook should be answered in the book. Teachers may opt to instruct students to submit in Schoology by asking them to take a photo and upload. ● Worksheets and Exercises must be answered within the day given. Failure to take and submit incurs a grade of zero (0). ● Pupils are allowed to take missed worksheets and exercises ONLY if the reason for being absent is valid and may only be taken within the same week. C. Achievement Test Institutional Achievement Tests are administered at the end of the school year. These are recorded under Written Works. D. Assignments • Assignments will be recorded under WRITTEN WORKS 14

• Assignments maybe given Mondays-Thursdays (for PS and GS). • Raw scores must be recorded. • Special assignments are NOT given to absentees. Missed assignment is equivalent to zero (0). • Assignment submitted by absentees the day it is due maybe checked and recorded. 5. Performance Tasks A. Attendance ● Attendance is checked and recorded under Performance Tasks. The highest possible attendance score in all quarters is 10. A deduction of 0.5 will be imposed from the total points of 10 for every absence. Example: Attendance Grade: 10 – 0.5 (1 absence) = 9.5 B. Projects ● Projects are recorded under PERFORMANCE TASKS ● Analytic Rubric for grading the project must be presented. Raw score should be recorded. ● Projects which entail too much expense are discouraged. Materials for projects must be available at home, and cost-efficient. ● Submission of projects must NOT be scheduled the week during the Quarterly Assessments (QA). ● Individual Projects are encouraged. For video presentations, set time allotment (maximum of 3 minutes), no editing needed if not integrated with Computer subject – all these must be set in rubric. ● Projects may be interdisciplinary (Math and Science; English and MAPEH; Mother Tongue & Fil.) ● 1 major project can be given per subject in a quarter following DepEd Performance Standards ● Failure to submit project on due date would incur deductions (minus 1 per day). ● Failure to submit a project before the scheduled submission of grades would incur a grade of 0. ● Projects in the form of Authentic Assessments are strongly encouraged and may be given and may range from videos, essays, reflection papers, drawings, mini research, observations, interviews, exhibitions and demonstrations, portfolios, journals, memos, presentations, case studies, proposals, reports, and other realistic tasks. 15

C. Class Participation ● The highest possible score for Class Participation is 10. ● This may be checked on the basis of the following: - leading the prayer - answering during recitations - responding to teachers - following instructions D. Deportment ● The highest possible score in deportment is 10. ● This may be checked on the basis of the following: - wearing of prescribed uniform - behavior inside the classroom E. Church Attendance (for CLE only) ● Attendance in religious activities is checked by the the CLE teacher. ● The highest possible attendance score in religious activities in all quarters is 10. A deduction of 0.5 will be imposed from the total points of 10 for every absence in religious activities. Example: Attendance Grade: 10 – 0.5 (1 absence) = 9.5 ● Non-Catholics will have to submit proof of Attendance in their Church (equivalent to Monthly Eucharistic Celebration) but will have to attend the Rosary Prayer. F. Additional Points Additional points in PERFORMANCE TASKS will be given to pupils who joined extracurricular activities. (Please refer to the table below for the corresponding plus points). PLACE SCHOOL WIDE INTER-SCHOOL 1st 4 5 2nd 3 4.5 3rd 2.5 4 4th – 5th 2 3.5 Participation 1 2.5 Special Performance 1 2 ● A memo on additional points will be circulated quarterly. 16

6. Quarterly Assessment (QA) ● Quarterly Assessments (QA) are given at the end of the quarter following the scheduled dates. Scores are recorded under Quarterly Assessment. ● QA must be conducted face-to-face. 7. Conduct • The adviser gives the Conduct Grade. He/She may consult other subject teachers in determining the grade • Descriptive Grades are written in the card. • Descriptive Grades and the equivalent numerical value are as follow: Descriptive Grade Equivalent Numerical Value A+ 95 and above A 91-94 B+ 87-90 B 83-86 C+ 79- 82 C 75-78 D 74 and below 8. Rosarian Core Values A non-numerical rating scale is used to report the learners’ character on Rosarian Core Values: Obedience, Love, Honesty, Respect, and Service. The class adviser gives the rating. He/She may consult other subject teachers in determining the rating. The table below presents the ratings used. Marking Non-Numerical Rating AO Always Observed SO Sometimes Observed RO Rarely Observed NO Not Observed 17

9. Rules in Rounding Off Percentage weights / grades/ averages must be rounded off to two decimal places always. Example: 93.2146 = 93.21 15.2156 = 15.22 35.2166 = 35.22 15.2256 = 15.23 However, FINAL GRADES must be rounded off to 3 decimal places. 10. Computing the Percentage Weights FORMULA Written Works and Quarterly Assessments Raw Score______ + 60 Total No. of Items 100– 60 Performance Tasks Raw Score______ + 60 Total No. of Items 99– 60 11. There will be NO set of Honor Pupils instead Academic Excellence Award will be given to learners who will earn the set averages for the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Categories provided that they DO NOT have any grade BELOW 83, NO Conduct grade of C or D in any grading period, DID NOT receive any violation report within the school year and NO FINAL GRADE BELOW 83. Academic Excellence Award Numerical Equivalent Gold 97% and above Silver 94% - 96.99% Bronze 91% - 93.99% 18

3. Policy on Promotion and Retention A Final Grade of 75 or higher in all learning areas allows the student to be promoted to the next grade level. The table below specifies the guidelines to be followed for learner promotion and retention. (Dep. Ed Order No. 8 S. 2015) For Grades Requirements Decision 1 to 3 Final Grade of at least 75 in all Promoted to the next level learning areas Learners Did not meet expectations in Must pass remedial classes for For Grades not more than two learning learning areas with failing mark to be areas promoted to the next level. Otherwise, 4 to 6 the learner is retained in the same Did not meet Expectations in grade level. three or more learning areas Retained in the same grade level Final Grade of at least 75 in all learning areas Promoted to the next level Did not meet expectations in not more than two Must pass remedial classes for learning areas learning areas with failing mark to be promoted to the next level. Did not meet Expectations Otherwise, the learner is retained in three or more learning in the same grade level. areas Retained in the same grade level Must pass all learning areas in the Elementary Earn the Elementary Certificate Promoted to Junior High School 4. Incomplete Grades Incomplete grades due to inability to comply with the requirements must be resolved within one week immediately after the examinations. Incomplete grades not resolved within the designated time, without any valid reason, automatically becomes a failure. 19

5. Special Awards As a general rule, a special awardee must: 1. NOT have been involved in any serious disciplinary infractions; 2. NOT have any failing mark for the school year a. Religion Award A Religion awardee is chosen from every class at the end of the school year using the following criteria: Kindness 20% Truthfulness/Honesty 20% Respectfulness 15% Service/Initiative 15% Church Attendance 15% Academic Grade 15% b. Leadership Award A leadership awardee is chosen among Grade 6 pupils. He/She is chosen on the basis of the following: Officership during the current school year 20% Significant Contributions to the class, club, or 50% organization Attitude towards work (initiative, diligence...) 30% c. Athlete of the Year An athlete of the year is chosen among grade 6 pupils based on the following criteria: Level of participation in sporting events during the current 40% school year Recommendation of the coach 30% Attitude/Sportsmanship 30% d. Church Service Award This award is given to a grade 6 pupil who serves the parish church as an altar server, a member of the choir or a lector/commentator. A certification from the church is required to qualify for this award. 20

e. Journalism Award A journalism awardee is chosen among grade 6 pupils based on the following criteria: Officership during the current school year 20% Contributions to the school paper 30% (published articles, contests participated in, service rendered) 25% 25% Quality of output (duly evaluated) Attitude towards work (initiative, leadership, perseverance) 6. Scholarships and Discounts a. Academic Scholarship Preschool, Grades 1-5 Academic Scholarship shall be given to the Gold Awardee with the highest average. In cases when no pupil meets the General Average for a Gold Awardee, no scholarship shall be granted. Grade 6 Academic Scholarship shall be given to the Highest Gold Awardee. b. Auxiliary Scholarship This mode of scholarship is automatically awarded to pupils who have more than two (2) siblings enrolled within the same school year. The scholarship is granted to the third and succeeding children and is non-transferable. They will enjoy a 25% discount on tuition. c. Loyalty Discount A 10% discount on tuition fee is awarded to incoming Grade 7 students who finished Grade 6 in OLHRS. 7. Examination Policy The school calendar is divided into four (4) quarterly periods. It is the Principal who determines the dates of examinations. All pupils are required to take the exams on the scheduled dates. Parents are requested to settle accounts before the date of examination. Absolute honesty and strict discipline are to be observed in the classroom and its vicinity during examinations. In case of missed exams due to excused absences such as sickness, the pupil must provide a letter of excuse along with a medical certificate to his/her adviser. A pupil is given one (1) week, proceeding to his/her return to school, to take the special examinations. Special exams not taken within the designated time, automatically becomes a zero. Special exams will be conducted face-to-face. 21

A pupil who is pulled out from classes to undergo trainings/reviews for inter-school competitions may be exempted from Summative Assessments missed due on the month of competition. He/She will be given the highest score garnered in the level. However, it is his/her prerogative to take the exam should he/she wish for a higher score. 8. Progress Report Report Cards are issued at the end of every quarter. Parents/Guardians will be informed as to when the report cards will be distributed. SECTION V SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Attendance Regular and punctual attendance is necessary for successful schoolwork. Habitual and incorrigible absence and tardiness are subject to disciplinary action. In cases of three consecutive absences, the parent/guardian should inform the school authorities of the reason for said absence. A pupil who reports to school after a short or long absence will have to fill up and present the accomplished Excuse Slip found in the Correspondence Handbook to the adviser and subject teacher so that absences will be marked as excused or unexcused. The excuse slip should be signed by the parent/guardian stating the reason for and date of absence. No pupil or helper is allowed to write the letter of excuse in place of parents. Otherwise, a Notice of Unexcused Absences will be sent by the Guidance Counselor to the parents/guardians of pupils who incurred more than 3 consecutive unexcused absences. However, excused absences do not exempt any pupil from accomplishing the requirements of the course. A pupil who has been absent in excess of the 20% of the total number of school days during the year shall be dropped as per Department of Education regulation, unless he/she can present a valid reason supported with doctor’s certificate or a letter duly signed by the parent/guardian as the case necessitates. Classes are held from Monday to Friday. Pupils are not allowed in school on Saturdays and Sundays unless requested in writing and approved by the Principal. Likewise, practices for the school activities/programs are not allowed in the homes of pupils or in places out of school since pupils are given ample time to do this in school. 2. Tardiness A pupil who is late three times will receive a Warning Slip, and a Violation Report 22

shall be given on his/her 6th time. The next day the pupil is expected to submit a written explanation for the tardiness incurred signed by his/her parent. Failure to do so will mean receipt of a Notice of Unexcused Tardiness which will be sent to the parents/guardians. Three (3) unexcused tardiness or one (1) hour late is equivalent to one absence. In case of unavoidable circumstances like floods or vehicular accidents, tardiness may be excused upon the discretion of the Principal. 3. Withdrawal from Class If a pupil needs to leave the school due to illness, he/she must ask permission from the teacher concerned, secure a Pupil’s Gate Pass from the School Nurse, have it approved by the Principal and sign out in the Official Logbook of the Security Officer. In cases of family appointments, parents may not withdraw their child from class without any urgent and valid reason. As much as possible, appointments with doctors should be made on weekends or after class hours so that attendance will not be sacrificed. 4. School Uniform Pupils are required to wear the prescribed school uniform at all times. Wearing of casual clothes may be asked as the need arises. * Boys a. School Uniform - white polo jacket with OLHRS patch - moss green short /long pants (K-Gr. 3/Gr. 4 -6) - black leather shoes and plain white socks - plain white undershirt (sando) b. P.E. Uniform - OLHRS P.E. t-shirt and jogging pants - white-based rubber shoes and plain white socks c. Gala Uniform (Gr.4-6) - cream polo barong with plain white undershirt (sando) - moss green long pants * Girls 23 a. School Uniform - green-checkered skirt

- white baby-collar blouse (short sleeves) with ribbon - black leather shoes and plain white socks b. P.E. Uniform - OLHRS P.E. t-shirt and jogging pants - white-based rubber shoes and plain white socks c. Gala Uniform (Grades 4-6) - plain white gala (undergarments must be plain white) - white belt and plain green ribbon Schedule of wearing of uniform: MWF – PE uniform TTh – School Uniform Gala – Monthly Mass * Identification Card The ID is considered a part of the school uniform. It should be worn in school at all times. Failure to wear the school ID would mean a violation. Repeated violation of haircut requirements during the year gives the class adviser the right to impose deduction in deportment or recommend a pupil for disciplinary action. * Haircut Haircut requirement for boys is (2 x 3 / school boy cut) with no front bangs extended below the eyebrows. Hair should be kept neat and well groomed. Haircut for boys is checked by the class advisers every first Friday of the month. 5. Norms of Conduct on and off Campus All pupils are expected to conduct themselves properly and observe proper decorum whether inside or outside the school campus. A. In the Canteen Every pupil is expected to fall in line and wait for his/her turn to be served in the counter. He/She must give his/her order quickly, clearly and politely. He/She practices “Clean as you go” (CLAYGO). B. In the Prayer Room/Parish Church The prayer room/church is a place of reverence and communion with the Lord. Everyone is therefore, supposed to observe an atmosphere of prayerfulness inside it. During 24

a Eucharistic celebration, everyone is expected to exhibit active participation in the prayers, responses, and the singing. C. In the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) and Audio-Visual Room (AVR) The MPH and AVR are places of assembly. Pupils are expected to line up properly in going in and out of these venues. During an activity, good manners dictate that everyone listens attentively, applaud properly and observe SILENCE. Eating and leaving one’s seat while a program is on-going are signs of poor manners and are therefore not allowed in this area. D. Flag Ceremonies/Prayers The pupils must observe the following: - Stand straight - Sing the national anthem - Recite the pledge with the proper arm position (shoulder level) - Recite the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas and Panatang Makabayan properly - Sing the OLHRS Hymn and Cavite Hymn properly - Perform the Wellness Dance properly Latecomers are supposed to wait in attention in a designated place while the flag ceremony is going on. They may join their respective lines after which. E. Line Formation Forming lines during flag or special assemblies is guided by the following bell system: First Bell - line up inside the classroom in SILENCE Second Bell - line up for the flag assembly observing silence and social distancing F. Rosary Prayers Praying the Holy Rosary is done once a week. Every Catholic Rosarian is expected to participate in the prayers consciously as manifested in his/her prayer petitions. He/She is required to have a rosary in his/her pocket at all times. G. In Classrooms and in Offices Classrooms must be kept clean and orderly at all times. Pupils must observe: 25

- Courtesy - Silence/conversations in soft voices - Respect for the place and its fixtures H. In the School Clinic Only pupils who need medical attention must be admitted in the clinic. In going to the clinic, a pupil must secure his/her teacher’s permission. The teacher must write a brief note addressed to the school nurse indicating a request to check on him/her or to admit him/her in the clinic. The pupil shall present this to the nurse upon entry to the clinic. 6. Articles Prohibited in School Articles which are hazardous to the safety of others or which may interfere in some ways with school procedures (weapons of any kind, firecrackers, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, and others) should not be brought into the school campus. Radio, cassette recorders, CD/DVD player, discman, mechanical and electronic games, comics, card games and other toys which will interfere with learning are also prohibited in campus. Undesirable reading materials are also not allowed in the school. Bringing of cellular phones, laptops, tablets and other expensive items inside the school campus and during school activities is prohibited as they lead to other problems as breakage, theft, cheating, and circulation of undesirable items. Should any teacher require the use of such items in a school activity, the pupils must: - secure a GADGET PASS from the office - secure the signature of the teacher concerned and their parent/guardian - deposit the gadget to the teacher concerned for safekeeping until the time it will be used. Restricted articles brought to school will be confiscated and turned over to the Pupil Welfare Officer for safekeeping. A letter from the parent/guardian is required before the confiscated item/s can be returned. However, confiscated cellphones may only be claimed by a parent/guardian who would personally appear in the Student Welfare’s Office. A second confiscation of a cellphone signify DISOBEDIENCE, a major Offense. A pupil whose parents insist that he/she brings a cellphone for valid reasons may be allowed to bring one on the following conditions: 1. Only students who have health and security risks maybe allowed to bring a cellphone. Parents must personally request this with the Pupil Welfare Officer. 2. Only cellphones without a camera may be brought to school. 3. A student who has been granted permission to bring a cellphone is expected to take full responsibility of it. It can only be used at the school’s MAIN LOBBY and after class 26

hours. The school must not be held liable for any damage or loss of the phone. 4. Any unauthorized use of the cellphone will be sanctioned according to the provisions of the Pupil Handbook and permission to bring it shall be REVOKED. Restricted articles brought to school will be confiscated and turned over to the Pupil Welfare Officer for safekeeping. A letter from the parent/guardian is required before the confiscated item/s can be returned. However, confiscated cellphones may only be claimed by a parent/guardian who would personally appear in the Student Welfare’s Office. A second confiscation of a cellphone is a Major Offense. 7. Bringing of Vehicles in School Pupils are not allowed to bring any form of vehicle in the campus (car, motorcycle, motorbike, bicycle, e-bike, etc.). 8. School Properties and Equipment Pupils are responsible for the care of school properties and equipment. Any pupil who damages any school property intentionally will be required to pay or replace it. 9. Suspension of Classes The Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School will hold classes on all scheduled days except days when: a. the Department of Education or the President of the Philippines suspends classes because of inclement weather or other reasons where transportation is either difficult or impossible. b. there are seminars and meetings or any culminating activities or programs causing suspension of classes, (always refer to the correspondence released or inspect your child’s pupil/student handbook for proper guidance). c. there are quarterly tests, classes are dismissed earlier than the regular schedule (please inspect your child’s correspondence handbook for reminders). d. a local official (e.g. town mayor or governor) suspends classes e. No classes from Nursery – Grade 6 in LGU’s issued with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals by the PAGASA In cases where there are no storm signals but DepEd suspends classes in Metro Manila / NCR only, and local officials do not make any announcement, the school management will announce whether or not classes in OLHRS will also be suspended. 27

When classes are called off after 11:00 a.m. a. Pupils must stay in their respective classrooms unless they are fetched by their guardian or authorized fetcher. b. Pupils who are not fetched will be allowed to go home at the regular dismissal time following the usual procedure for going home. However, pupils who go home by themselves may be dismissed upon the cancellation of classes. 10. Assignments Assignments may be given in all levels and will typically consist of independent reading, practice in skills, introduced compositions, projects in Science and tasks not finished within the class time. Homeworks or assignments are given to develop the pupil’s good study habits. However, parents are advised to check from time to time whether their child has done the homework well. Pupils are made responsible for their homework rather than asking their parents/guardians/helpers to do it for them. 11. Tutoring Tutoring is only allowed to students who need it or when recommended by the teacher due to academic deficiency. Teachers are not allowed to tutor their own students. Tutorials are conducted 4:00 pm onwards. Pupils who come back to school for tutoring in the afternoon should still wear the uniform prescribed for that day. The tutoring fee is paid in advance through the Accounting Office. Service starts only upon presentation of Tutoring Permit. All tutoring practices are governed by the tutoring policies developed and agreed upon by the school administration, registrar, and faculty members. 12. Curfew Hours Pupils are NOT allowed to stay within the school campus after dismissal time. They must go straight home or meet their fetchers at the school gate. Parents should fetch their children on time. They must regularly monitor their children’s dismissal schedule especially those WITHOUT FETCHERS. The school shall not be held liable for children who are not fetched on time. Staying in school for projects and other school requirements must be authorized by the teacher concerned. 28

A. Pupils Assigned as Cleaners Classroom cleaning is allowed to a maximum of fifteen minutes a day only. B. Pupils on Tutorial Pupils who are under official tutoring are allowed to stay until 6:00 p.m. on regular school days and until 6:30 p.m. on examination days. C. Pupils on Special Trainings Pupils who are undergoing trainings for contests or rehearsals for special performances are allowed to stay in the school campus until 6:30 p.m. They must secure their guardian’s consent in writing in the form of a waiver or as written reminders in their handbook duly signed by their trainer and approved by the principal. 13. Parent Conferences The school encourages the parents to get in touch with the adviser and teachers of their children to check their class standing and behavior in school. However, all appointments with any teacher/s or administrator/s must be set at least one day before the conference. This must be coursed through the Principal’s Office. All parent conferences must be done at the Guidance Center. Parents should be the ones to get the cards of pupils with failing grades to enable them to confer with the teacher on their children’s deficiencies and difficulties. Parents of pupils who have violated school rules and regulations will be notified to see the Student Welfare Officer on a scheduled parent conference. Correspondence is issued to parents from time to time to inform them about school activities and important announcements from the school. Parents are requested to acknowledge every correspondence received by signing the reply slip. 14. Lunch Breaks Pupils are not allowed to leave the school premises during the lunch break. They are encouraged to eat lunch in school. They may bring packed lunch, have someone bring their lunch to school or make arrangements with the school canteen for prepaid lunch. 15. Delivery of Articles Bringing of art materials, books and project requirements in school by the parents/guardians/fetchers during class hours is strongly discouraged. Sense of responsibility and the habit of preparedness should be seen among the pupils. No pupil will be allowed to leave the school to go home and get something that he/she left. In urgent cases, however, the items may be left with the security officer. 29

16. Celebrations Holding of parties/ birthday celebrations are NOT allowed in school as these interfere with class time and for security reasons. Celebrations/parties for faculty members are also not allowed. 17. Guidelines for accepting students infected with communicable diseases such as Chicken Pox, Measles, Mumps, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) • After 14 days (Chicken Pox and Measles) and 10 days (Mumps and HFMD), the pupil should obtain a medical clearance. • Bring medical clearance to the school clinic before going to the classrooms or attending the morning assembly • Present the medical clearance to the school nurse • The school nurse will issue a CLEARANCE SLIP to be presented to the class adviser. 18. Guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. Health and Safety Protocols: • Wearing of face mask at all times • No-contact temperature scan before entering OLHRS premises • Disinfection of both hands with alcohol • Observance of physical distancing at all times • Pupils who have symptoms of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) such as common colds or cough will be advised to go home / stay at home and undergo quarantine depending on his/her vaccination status. (Vaccinated: 7–10 days / Non-Vaccinated: 14 days) • Pupils with fever (regardless of diagnosis) will be requested to stay at home. Contingency Plan for Face to Face Classes In the event that in person classes become disrupted due to change in Alert Level Status or quarantine protocols, the following measures shall be undertaken: 1. All learners shall stay home and continue attending classes using pure online modality. They will continue to have access to all their lessons and activities which are uploaded in the Learning Management System. All in-person classes automatically become synchronous classes. 2. Fifty percent of teachers and school personnel or skeletal force shall work from home. 3. In-person classes resume when Alert Level Status permits. 30

If any member of a class or school becomes infected with the COVID virus, the following measures shall be undertaken: 1. Contact tracing mechanisms shall be effected. 2. All learners and school personnel to be considered a close contact of the infected individual shall undergo quarantine based on their symptoms. They will still be allowed to attend F2F classes if they do NOT show any SYMPTOMS. 3. COVID TESTING SWAB OR ANTIGEN TESTING is an option but NOT required as it is an invasive procedure and it will be an added burden to pupils. 4. In a COVID POSITIVE case, the patient will be in isolation/quarantine depending on the vaccination status. Vaccinated 7-10 days Non-Vaccinated 14 days SECTION VI VIOLATIONS / DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND INTERVENTIONS As stated in the Manual of Regulations for Private School Article XIV Section 74 – 75: The school has the authority to maintain school discipline. Every private school shall maintain good school discipline inside the school campus as well as outside its premises when pupils are engaged in activities authorized by the school. The school has the authority to impose disciplinary actions. School officials and academic personnel shall have the right to impose appropriate and reasonable disciplinary measures in case of minor offenses or infractions of school discipline committed in their presence. However, no corporal punishment shall be imposed or applied against any pupil. 31

VIOLATIONS The following are considered violations of the school rules and regulations: Minor Offenses It is the homeroom adviser of the subject teacher/s responsible to impose the necessary disciplinary action or intervention on any pupil/ pupil who has committed a minor offense. - dress code– Pupils are required to wear prescribed school uniform and PE uniform as scheduled. - earrings – Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Girls are not allowed to wear multi-earrings. - haircut - Boys and girls are required to have decent/ appropriate haircut. Hair color is not allowed. - cosmetics/nail polish – Use of nail polish and cosmetics for boys and girls are prohibited. (Checking of fingernails are conducted by advisers) - unnecessary talking, shouting, howling, eating, extreme quarrels among classmates, or any minor interruption inside the classroom, along the corridors and stairways, church, or during flag ceremonies, prayers, meetings and/or any school assembly - use of impolite words in messages and other OSN. - cursing - teasing, name-calling or giving embarrassing names to classmate/s. - habitual absences in classes without valid/justified reason/s. - unnecessary use of the chat box during online classes - signed-in as present but unresponsive during online classes - leaving the conference without notifying the teacher - turning-off video without valid reason during online classes - turning-on video but not visible in the camera (shoulder to top) - habitual tardiness 32

- using inappropriate background, name, or profile picture during online classes - unsigned correspondence, reply slips, contracts and other official school documents - late submission of reply slips, contracts and other office correspondence - non-submission of reply slips, contracts and other office correspondence - non-submission of letter/s of excuse for absence/s upon return - improper uniform (incomplete school/PE, use of colored socks, use of t-shirt underneath polo – for male pupils) - habitual loss of circular and/or Violation Report - unauthorized haircut or any outlandish appearance such as colored hair, earring, chain, and bald head (for male pupils) - littering and/ or improper disposal of waste materials - violation of library rules - failure to return borrowed materials after repeated reminders - not wearing the student ID inside the campus - playing cards - playing rough games (e.g., wrestling, horseplaying, etc.) which results in physical injury - refusal to make necessary replacement of destroyed or borrowed material - using cellphone and other similar communication gadgets during examination - non-presentation of school ID within the campus upon request by a security officer or any member of the school community - tampering school ID card and library card - loitering - lending ID to another or using someone else’s ID - violation of policies on the use of lockers 33

- eating on areas designated as non-eating places (library, computer laboratory, offices) - bringing to school restricted items like cameras, tablets, game consoles, cellphones without proper authorization Disciplinary Actions and Interventions 1. Warning Any pupil who has violated a minor school rule or regulation for the first and second time should be reprimanded immediately after the occurrence of the offense. 2. Violation Report This serves as an official correspondence to the parents/guardians who are obliged to sign and return it to the Student Welfare Officer. The Violation Report is issued to inform the parents/guardians of the violation/s committed and to request the presence of the concerned. A pupil who receives a Violation Report will automatically be marked with a conduct grade of C for the quarter he/she receives the VR. 1st and 2nd Offense Oral Warning 3rd Offense Written Warning 6th and 7th Offense Violation Report (VR) which states the specific offense, conference with parent/guardian 3. Conference with Parent/Guardian This is a short conference between the parents and teachers of pupils to discuss children’s progress at the school and find solutions to academic or behavioral problems. Parent-teacher conferences supplement the information conveyed by report cards by focusing in pupils’ specific strength and weaknesses in individual subjects generalizing the level of inter-curricular skills and competences. This may also be undertaken to discuss a learner’s behavioral issues and make amends on them. 4. Restitution of Damage Caused This is a disciplinary measure where an erring pupil makes up for the damages or harm in order to achieve fairness and to compensate for damages of loss. A pupil may be asked for example, to replace an item which had been broken. 34

5. Written Apology Written Apology is a written expression of a pupil’s regret, remorse or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another. It is a way to start making amends for a mistake or make things better, even if the mistake was unintentional on the pupil’s part. Apologizing is one of the most important skills a pupil must learn to master. Many pupils are not proficient in this skill, and thus wrong doings should be utilized as opportunities for pupils to practice the concept of apology. 6. Spiritual Direction This is the practice of being with people or an authorized person as an erring pupil attempts to deepen his/her relationship with the divine, or to learn to grow in his/her own personal spirituality. The person seeking direction shares stories of his or her encounters of the divine, or how he or she is cultivating a life attuned to spiritual things. It helps him/her learn how to live in peace, with compassion, promote justice, as a humble servant of God. 7. Administrative Service An erring pupil is asked to render service for the administrative office or other offices to teach him responsibility and to mold his character. 8. Counseling This is a professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes. It helps pupils in crisis, urgent, and routine stations. 9. Personal Mentoring Personal Mentoring involves communication and establishing a relationship with an erring pupil. It is to develop the whole person of a pupil by creating a clear vision for an empowered life that has a sense of purpose and meaning. It assists in exploring needs, motivations, desires, skills and thought processes that help them make lasting changes. It is a process for the informal transmission of knowledge, social capital, and the psychosocial support. This helps the pupils in having a greater degree of self-awareness, achieve clarity and confidence in their abilities, feel motivated and overcome procrastination and to approach all areas of their life with greater ease. 35

10. Withdrawal of Privileges This may include non-permission of a learner to participate in activities as a consequence of breaching class or school behavioral standards. The specific privileges that are withdrawn will vary according to each case. 11. Withdrawal from Online/ Offline C2la1sses If a pupil’s behavior significantly interferes with the rights of other pupils to learn or the capacity of a teacher to teach a class or where there is possibility of harm to others, that pupil may be temporarily removed from the online/ offline activities. In more serious cases the pupil may be required to leave the online class for a specific period of time. 12. Academic Service Academic service is an appropriate response for a wide range of less serious classroom and school behavior breaches. Academic service can effectively reinforce to pupils the importance of maintaining appropriate behavior standards. During academic service teachers may instruct a pupil to finish school work which have not been completed in regular classroom time as a result of the behavior or other duties. Academic Service should not exceed forty-five minutes per day. 13. Disciplinary Probation It is a restraining measure imposed for one school year to a pupil who has been found responsible for or consistent misbehavior or continuous breach or conduct. It is primarily intended to help the pupil develop self-discipline and improve his/her conduct. A pupil on disciplinary probation shall be dismissed if he/she received a grade of 75 % in deportment during any grading period. Disciplinary probation may be lifted if the pupil obtains an average deportment grade of 85% or higher in all succeeding quarters. Major Offenses These offenses are dealt with by the Pupil Welfare Officer and is deliberated upon by a Discipline Board should the case necessitate. - using, or disclosing user account and password to classmate/s and to non OLHRS pupil - copying, pirating, or downloading software and electronic files without permission 36

- screenshots of photos and posting conversations between teacher and pupil, pupil to pupil in any social media platforms without the consent of the persons involved - sending or posting messages that defame or slander other individuals and OLHRS in general - recording of videos or audio of online classes or meetings without the consent of the teacher - cyberbullying/ cyber baiting or any bullying done through the use of technology or electronic means - engaging in unauthorized transactions that may incur a cause to the school or initiate unwanted internet services and transmission - participating in the viewing or exchange of pornography or obscene materials - selling items, engaging in business or soliciting contributions or donations without prior approval of authority - spreading false/ fake news or information against a classmate, school personnel and school authorities - sending, posting and uploading discriminatory, harassing, or threatening messages, images or videos using the internet - swearing and/or using profane or indecent language - using the educational portal for political causes or activities, religious activities, or any sort of gambling. - sending anonymous email messages - instigating, threatening, coercing, or intimidating another pupil from attending online classes. - desecration of religious images and places; lack of respect for ceremonies/religious rites/prayers 37

- improper use of the internet and social networking sites - lying/withholding vital information during official investigation of a case - unjust enrichment (petty theft, stealing) - illustration of pornographic images - threatening, intimidating, provoking, or coercing any member of the school community - unauthorized use of school officials name for any purpose such as solicitation of funds or donation - disrespect, disobedience, defiance, assault, or abusive behavior towards school authorities - bringing the name of the school in disrepute. - forgery of signatures of parents, teachers, and other school records/ forms. - cheating, plagiarism or copying another classmate/schoolmate’s assignment/s or project/s or any form of dishonesty related to homework, activity sheets, seatworks and examinations. - all forms of immoral conduct (impregnation/ getting pregnant, impregnating/ making someone pregnant, involvement in sex videos/scandals, and the like - possessing, using, taking, and selling prohibited drugs - joining fraternities/ organizations not sanctioned by the school - hazing - vandalism in the form of etching, writing and drawing, splashing ink/paint/liquid paper on the desks and walls, tearing-off pages or defacing any library books, magazines and periodicals or any other willful destruction of any school property - forging/tampering school record or transfer forms - any offense analogous to any of the above. 38

- possession, distribution, borrowing or lending of materials with immoral or indecent pictures or content - engaging in betting or gambling in any form - indecent conduct (indecent exposure of human body regardless of sex, girl to girl/boy to boy relationship, physical imposition of sexual desire upon another person) - mischief - unauthorized use of school properties/equipment i.e. use of TV during breaks - circulating false information about the school, a teacher or any person in authority - instigating a fight - unauthorized leaving of the campus during class hours - public display of affection like kissing, embracing, petting, necking, sitting on lap of opposite sex, partners staying in isolated areas, arms on shoulder of opposite sex, acts of seduction, etc. - possession or use of liquor, cigarette and any deadly weapon including firecracker and pillbox in campus - vandalizing, destroying, or any form of mutilation of school property as well as personal property of others - fighting or inflicting injury upon any member of the school community - physically assaulting or threatening anyone inside or outside the campus - smoking within school campus or within fifty (50) meters radius from school campus - smoking off campus during school-sanctioned activities - vaping 39

- entering establishments like bars, casinos, and the likes wearing school uniform - removing, damaging, or tampering fire safety or other emergency equipment - habitual disregard or willful violation of established policies, rules, and regulations of the school - any offense analogous to any of the above. Disciplinary Actions and Interventions 1. Violation Report This serves as an official correspondence to the parents/guardians that will be given by the Pupil Welfare Officer through email/ Schoology. The Violation Report is issued to inform the parents/guardians of the violation/s committed. A pupil who receives a Violation Report will automatically be marked with a conduct grade of C for the quarter he/she receives the VR. 2. Conference with Parent/Guardian This is a short conference between the parents and teachers of pupils to discuss children’s progress at the school and find solutions to academic or behavioral problems. Parent- teacher conferences supplement the information conveyed by report cards by focusing in pupils’ specific strength and weaknesses in individual subjects generalizing the level of inter- curricular skills and competences. This may also be undertaken to discuss a learner’s behavioral issues and make amends on them. 3. Restitution of Damage Caused This is a disciplinary measure where an erring pupil makes up for the damages or harm in order to achieve fairness and to compensate for damages of loss. A pupil may be asked for example, to replace an item which had been broken. 4. Written Apology Written Apology is a written expression of a pupil’s regret, remorse or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another. It is a way to start making amends for a mistake or make things better, even if the mistake was unintentional on the pupil’s part. Apologizing is one of the most important skills a pupil must learn to master. Many pupils are not proficient in this skill, and thus wrong doings should be utilized as opportunities for pupils to practice the concept of apology. 40

5. Spiritual Direction This is the practice of being with people or an authorized person as an erring pupil attempts to deepen his/her relationship with the divine, or to learn to grow in his/her own personal spirituality. The person seeking direction shares stories of his or her encounters of the divine, or how he or she is cultivating a life attuned to spiritual things. It helps him/her learn how to live in peace, with compassion, promote justice, as a humble servant of God. 6. Administrative Service An erring pupil is asked to render service to the administrative office or other offices in the school campus to teach him responsibility and mold his character. 7. Counseling This is a professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes. It helps pupils in crisis, urgent, and routine stations. 8. Personal Mentoring Personal Mentoring involves communication and establishing a relationship with an erring pupil. It is to develop the whole person of a pupil by creating a clear vision for an empowered life that has a sense of purpose and meaning. It assists in exploring needs, motivations, desires, skills and thought processes that help them make lasting changes. It is a process for the informal transmission of knowledge, social capital, and the psychosocial support. This helps the pupils in having a greater degree of self-awareness, achieve clarity and confidence in their abilities, feel motivated and overcome procrastination and to approach all areas of their life with greater ease. 9. Withdrawal of Privileges This may include non-permission of a learner to participate in outdoor activities, field trips, tours, serve as class monitor etc. which helps in shaping his/her behavior. Pupil/Student privileges may be withdrawn as a consequence of breaching classroom or school behavioural standards. The specific privileges that are withdrawn will vary according to each case, however they may include things such as representing the school at inter-school sports or attendance at a school event. 10. Withdrawal from Class Schools have a duty of care to ensure that pupil/student are supervised at all times, including when they are removed from a class. Where appropriate, parents and carers 41

should be informed of such withdrawals. Withdrawal from class does not constitute formal school exclusion such as suspension (including in-school suspension) or expulsion. If a pupil’s behavior significantly interferes with the rights of other pupils to learn or the capacity of a teacher to teach a class or where there is possibility of harm to others, that pupil may be temporarily removed from the online/ offline activities. In more serious cases the pupil may be required to leave the online class for a specific period of time. 11. Academic Service Academic service is an appropriate response for a wide range of less serious classroom and school behavior breaches. Academic service can effectively reinforce to pupils the importance of maintaining appropriate behavior standards. No more than half the time allocated for any recess may be used for this. Where students are required to undertake academic service after school hours, the time should not exceed forty-five minutes. 11. Disciplinary Probation It is a restraining measure imposed for one school year to a pupil who has been found responsible for or consistent misbehavior or continuous breach or conduct. It is primarily intended to help the pupil develop self-discipline and improve his/her conduct. A pupil on disciplinary probation shall be dismissed if he/she received a grade of 75 % in deportment during any grading period. Disciplinary probation may be lifted if the pupil obtains an average deportment grade of 85% or higher in all succeeding quarters. 11. Suspension Suspension is a penalty in which the school is allowed to deny or deprive an erring pupil of attendance in online classes for a period of not exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the prescribed class days for the school year. Ordinary Suspension forbids attendance in regular classes. While on suspension, the student will be asked to stay in a designated place with assigned tasks to perform. Preventive suspension prohibits the student’s presence in school or in any school- related activity off-campus. A student under investigation in a case involving the penalty of expulsion may be preventively suspended for entering the school premises. 42

12. Dismissal It is a penalty in which the school is allowed to exclude or drop the name of the erring pupil from the school roll for being undesirable, and transfer credentials immediately issued. A summary investigation shall have been conducted and no prior approval by the Department of Education is required in the imposition of the penalty. OLHRS ONLINE LEARNING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUPILS 1. Pupils are responsible to observe proper behavior during synchronous and asynchronous learning. Always use the computer in the way that shows consideration and respect. It is not acceptable to use obscene, profane, threatening or disrespectful language. 2. Pupils should take integrity and authenticity of work very seriously. Do not cut, copy, or plagiarize internet content or the work of your online classmate. Copying, knowingly allowing others to copy from you and / or misusing internet content will result in disciplinary actions. 3. Pupils’ security and safety is a high priority. If you identify a security and/ or safety problem in the school’s learning platform, please notify or call the school administrator/s 4. Pupils should always remember that remote learning correspondence is not private. Never say, write, or record anything that will earn you a consequence. 5. Pupils/ pupils should protect their passwords. Keep it secret from anyone except your parents. 6. Pupils/ pupils should always think before they click. Before you post something online you need to think many times if it is appropriate or not. Many websites contain erroneous or incorrect information. Pupils need to learn how to evaluate websites and assess whether they can trust the contents. 7. Pupils/ pupils should maintain the proper learning environment. Be circumspect of your surroundings while attending your online classes so as not to cause any disturbance or commotion to the sessions. Make sure you are in a quiet place during class so that there is no unexpected sound that can be overheard by the entire class. 8. Pupils/ pupils should actively participate in online classes. During an online class, it is important to share your thoughts and ideas in the discussions. Make sure to do the tasks given by your teachers and submit them on time. 43

9. Pupils/ pupils should NOT be part of any form of cyberbullying. Never send any malicious content about someone else (a classmate, teacher, etc.). It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing shame or dishonor. Cyberbullying can harm the online reputation of everyone involved not just the person being bullied but also those who are doing the bullying and participating in it. The unsupervised nature of the cyber world demands the need for supervision, rules, and social accountability. 10. Pupils/ pupils should always keep in mind the Rosarian – Lasallian Core Values, OBEDIENCE, LOVE, HONESTY, RESPECT and SERVICE. As a pupil or pupil of the school you must observe these core values even if you are not physically present in school. PARENT`S / GUARDIAN`S RESPONSIBILITIES As a parent/ guardian of an online school pupil/ pupil enrolled at OLHRS, it is very important to understand the responsibilities associated with the role. Here is a list these responsibilities: 1. It is the responsibility of the parent/ guardian of OLHRS pupil/ pupil to help establish the following routines: • night bedtime hours for enough sleep • waking hours just like in a regular school day • eating meals before the start of online classes • taking a bath, getting dressed up and ready to learn • observance of OLHRS online learning schedule • compliance of pupil to subject requirements • practice regular physical exercise and proper hygiene for health and wellness 2. It is the responsibility of the parent to set up a learning station that is dedicated to school- focused activities. Make sure it`s quiet, free from distractions and has good internet connection. For digital safety, parent should instruct his/her child to keep doors of learning station open. 3. Parents are not expected to be full- time teachers or to be educational and content matter experts. Parents must provide support and encouragement and expect their children to do their part. They need to train their children to become independent learners. Thus parents’ / guardians’ presence / attendance during synchronous ( real-time ) discussion is NOT allowed . 44

4. Parents are expected to supervise and monitor their child`s progress throughout the duration of the online schooling, just as they would in a regular learning setting. This can be accomplished by accessing the parental account periodically to monitor pupil`s / pupil`s progress. 5. Parents / guardians may contact their child`s teacher directly via phone calls or send messages using the Rex Schoology Learning Management System to answer questions about the topics/competencies they need to learn. Consultation via phone calls can be done during asynchronous and consultation periods. For inquiries/ questions that will be sent after their child`s class time, parents /guardians may send the queries / messages via Messages inside Rex Schoology LMS. The child`s teacher will answer the message the day he/ she reports back to work. It is expected that parents will be polite and respectful in communicating with their child`s teachers. When a parent/guardian has a concern about the child`s performance or behavior he/she may request for a face to face conference with the child`s teacher. 6. Parents should support academic integrity. Academic integrity is one of the most important areas of focus in OLHRS distance learning program. Pupils with academic integrity make decisions based on ethics and values that will prepare them to be productive and ethical citizens. Thus, parents are responsible to ensure that their child will practice HONESTY at all times. A learner should not copy the answers of his/her classmates or send accomplished worksheets / assessments to classmates. Parents should NEVER help their child answer Summative Assessments and Quarterly Assessments 7. Parents will be issued user names and passwords to be used in accessing their child`s enrolled subjects. Parents are required to keep their log in information private. Passwords should never be shared with any individual outside OLHRS. Exclusive privacy settings, meeting links and passwords are “personal” in nature and for the sole use of persons in the group. Note that “illegal access” [section 4(a)(1)] and “illegal interception” [section 4(a)(2)] of online data are criminal acts under the Cybercrime Prevention Law [RA 10175, 2012]. Do not share unto others what has been shared to you in confidence. Parents who suspect that their log in information has been accidentally compromised must contact the school office at (046) 432-9658 or Ms. Marianne Therese A. Siapo, LMS Focal Person at phone number 0956-165-0981, immediately to request for a change in password. 8. Parents should install or ask someone to install software’s that will block inappropriate internet content. Teachers will provide learning links to appropriate internet sites for pupils to do additional research or exploration. At no time will an OLHRS teacher or staff direct 45