SHS Handbook 2022-2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 Vision and Mission 5 6 PISQ Framework 7 8 SHS Mission and Objectives 9 17 The Senior High School Logo 18 20 Senior High School Program 21 STEM 22 HUMSS 23 24 Co-Curricular and Extra Co- Curricular 25 Grading System 26 26 Promotion and Retention 27 Awards and Recognition Admission Policy School Uniforms and Subject Requirements Educational Programs PISQCER REECUP PROSAT Research Guidelines Academic Bridging Program Directory, Contacts and E-mails PISQ Hymn (2)

PIETY-INGENUITY-SERVICE-QUALITY 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. 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. (3)

The framework provides clear vision of school’s goals for the PISQ students which are to provide a high-quality education and graduates possess competencies and skills relevant to work and entrepreneurship. To aid these goals in long term success the school adapted the Whole Child -Approach which will be developed through strong system support to be holistically developed learners. (4)

Senior High School DEPARTMENT To cultivate culture of excellence and build an exemplary holistic education in a safe and nurturing environment by providing a wide array of relevant and quality learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom to produce knowledgeable, skilled, responsible, nationalistic and globally competitive 21st century citizens. In order to achieve the expected competencies of the Senior High School program, the PISQ Senior High School aims to: • develop creativity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry skills to increase students’ interest in preparing them in pursuing studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, humanities, social sciences and other related fields; • provide a wide variety and high-quality standard of teaching through holistic learning experiences; • develop discipline and responsibility through various school activities and programs for both academic and co-curricular activities; • systematically apply knowledge, understand theory through research and maximize skills for the development of the self through engaging in local and global communities; • provide students with opportunities to prepare them in becoming effective innovators in the delivery of excellent education; and • foster positive human values for life-long learning to achieve a better quality of life. (5)

THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOGO To Lead, To Innovate , To Excel The logo is in the shape of a badge to symbolize honor and service. The department upholds itself the virtues of honor and service since it houses the eldest learners in the campus. The logo: PISQ - stands for the school’s acronym Philippine Flag - represents the Filipino community Qatari Flag - represents the host country SHS - stands for Senior High School The Blue half - symbolizes karunungan, one of the school’s core value The White half - symbolizes kabutihan, one of the school’s core value The Laurel - represents excellence The Brain - represents the holistic thinking and development The Artistic/Colorful Hemisphere - represents creativity The Circuit Board Hemisphere – represents critical and logical thinking (6)

THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM The last two years of the K-12 program is collectively known as the Senior High School (SHS).The curriculum is composed of Core, Applied Track, and Specialized Subjects. Core Subjects These are the 15 Senior High School subjects with same content and competencies to be taken by all Senior High School learners regardless of specialization. Applied Subjects These are the seven Senior High School subjects with same competencies but with different content. Specialized Subjects These are the seven Senior High School subjects with absolute different competencies and content. There are 31 subjects in all, accounting for 2,480 hours in two years of Senior High School. These are distributed in four semesters with two quarters per semester. Its main goal is to equip students with skills that would make them ready for college, employment, or entrepreneurship. The Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), and the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strands are the two strands under the Academic Tracks offered in Senior High School Department. (7)

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) The STEM strand will prepare and develop students’ skills so that they can pursue science-related courses in college, leading to careers as scientists, engineers, technology experts, mathematicians, and other professions. GRADE 11 GRADE 12 CORE SUBJECTS • Oral Communication • Media and Information Literacy • Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at • Personal Development • Physical Education and Health 3 Kulturang Filipin FIRST SEMESTER • Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person • General Mathematics • Earth Science • Physical Education and Health CONTEXTUALIZED/APPLIED SUBJECTS • English for Academic and Professional • Practical Research 2 Purposes • Pagsusulat sa Filipino sa Piling Larangan (Akademik) SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS • Precalculus • General Chemistry 1 • General Biology 1 • General Physics 1 • General Biology 2 CORE SUBJECTS • Reading and Writing • Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region • 21st Century Literature from the Philippines • Physical Education and Health 4 SECOND SEMESTER and the World • Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba't -Ibang Texto Tungo sa Pananaliksik • Statistics and Probability • Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR) • Physical Education and Health 2 • Understanding Culture, Society and Politics CONTEXTUALIZED/APPLIED SUBJECTS • Practical Research 1 • Empowerment Technologies • Research Project • Entrepreneurship SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS • Basic Calculus • General Chemistry 2 • General Physics 2 • Research/Capstone Project (8)

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (HUMSS) The HUMSS strand encompasses a wide range of disciplines that prepares students in pursuing degrees in college with better understanding of the arts, culture, literature, politics and society, and how the complex interplay of these facets help them to think critically and creatively. GRADE 11 GRADE 12 CORE SUBJECTS • Oral Communication • Media and Information Literacy • Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at • Personal Development Kulturang Filipino • Physical Education and Health 3 • Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person • General Mathematics FIRST SEMESTER • Earth and Life Science • Physical Education and Health 1 CONTEXTUALIZED/APPLIED SUBJECTS • English for Academic and Professional • Practical Research 2 Purposes • Pagsusulat sa Filipino sa Piling Larangan (Akademik) SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS • Introduction to World Religions and Belief • Creative Writing System • Discipline and Ideas in the Applied Social Sciences • Philippine Politics and Governance • Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century CORE SUBJECTS • Reading and Writing • Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region • 21st Century Literature from the Philippines • Physical Education and Health 4 SECOND SEMESTER and the World • Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba't -Ibang Texto Tungo sa Pananaliksik • Statistics and Probability • Physical Science • Understanding Culture, Society and Politics • Physical Education and Health 2 CONTEXTUALIZED/APPLIED SUBJECTS • Practical Research 1 • Empowerment Technologies • Research Project • Entrepreneurship SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS • Discipline and Ideas in the Social Sciences • Creative Nonfiction • Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship • Culminating Activity (9)

CORE SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS FOR STEM AND HUMSS Subject Subject Description Oral Communication The development of listening and speaking skills and strategies for effective General Mathematics communication in various situations At the end of the course, the students must know how to solve problems involving rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; to solve business- related problems; and to apply logic to real-life situations. Earth Science This learning area is designed to provide a general background for the understanding of the Earth on a planetary scale. It presents the history of the Earth through geologic time. It discusses the Earth’s structure and composition, the processes that occur beneath and on the Earth’s surface, as well as issues, concerns, and problems pertaining to Earth’s resources. Komunikasyon at Pag-aaral tungo sa pananaliksik ukol sa kalikasan, katangian, pag-unlad, gamit Pananaliksik sa Wika at at paggamit ng Wikang Filipino sa mga sitwasyong komunikatibo at kultural sa lipunang Pilipino. Kulturang Filipino An initiation to the activity and process of philosophical reflection as a search Introduction to Philosophy for a synoptic vision of life. Topics to be discussed include the human of the Human Person experiences of embodiment, being in the world with others and the environment, freedom, intersubjectivity, sociality, being unto death. Reading and Writing The development of reading and writing skills as applied to a wide range of materials other than poetry, fiction and drama 21st Century Literature This course aims to engage students in appreciation and critical study of 21st from the Philippines and Century Literature from the Philippines and the World encompassing their the World various dimensions, genres, elements, structures, contexts, and traditions. Statistics and Probability At the end of the course, the students must know how to find the mean and variance of a random variable, to apply sampling techniques and distributions, to estimate the population mean and proportion, to perform hypothesis testing on the population mean and proportion, and to perform correlation and regression analyses on real-life problems. Personal Development This course makes senior high school students aware of the developmental stage that they are in, for them to better understand themselves and the significant people around them as they make important career decisions as adolescents. The course consists of modules, each of which addresses a key concern in personal development. Using the experiential learning approach, each module invites students to explore specific themes in their development. Personal reflections, sharing, and lectures help reveal and articulate relevant concepts, theories, and tools in different areas in psychology. (10)

CORE SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS FOR STEM AND HUMSS Subjects Subject Description Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Pag-aaral sa proseso ng pagbasa at pagsusuri ng iba’t ibang anyo at uri ng Iba't -Ibang Texto Tungo sa teksto na nakatutulong sa pagbuo at pagsulat ng sistematikong pananaliksik. Pananaliksik Physical Education and Physical Education and Health offers experiential learning for learners to Health 1 adopt an active life for fitness and lifelong health. The knowledge, skills, and understanding which include physical and health literacy competencies support them in accessing, synthesizing, and evaluating information; making informed decisions; enhancing and advocating their own as well as others’ fitness and health. This course on exercise for fitness enables the learner to set goals, monitor one’s participation in aerobic and muscle- and bone- strengthening activities, and constantly evaluate how well one has integrated this into one’s personal lifestyle. It consists of an array of offerings which learners can choose from. Physical Education and Physical Education and Health offers experiential learning for learners to Health 2 adopt an active life for fitness and lifelong health. The knowledge, skills, and understanding which include physical and health literacy competencies support them in accessing, synthesizing, and evaluating information; making informed decisions; enhancing and advocating their own as well as others’ fitness and health. This course is comprised of individual, dual, and team sports in competitive and recreational settings. It consists of an array of offerings that learners can choose from. Physical Education and Physical Education and Health offers experiential learning for learners to Health 3 adopt an active life for fitness and lifelong health. The knowledge, skills and understanding which include physical and health literacy competencies support them in accessing, synthesizing and evaluating information; making informed decisions; enhancing and advocating their own as well as others’ fitness and health.This course on dance includes rhythmical movement patterns; the promotion and appreciation of Philippine folk dance, indigenous and traditional dances as well as other dance forms. It consists of an array of offerings which learners can choose from. Physical Education and Physical Education and Health offers experiential learning for learners to Health 4 adopt an active life for fitness and lifelong health. The knowledge, skills and understanding which include physical and health literacy competencies support them in accessing, synthesizing and evaluating information; making informed decisions; enhancing and advocating their own as well as others’ fitness and health. This course on recreational activities are associated with outdoor, natural or semi-natural settings; it enables learners to move safely and competently in these settings while making a positive relationship with natural environments and promoting their sustainable use. It consists of an array of offerings which learners can choose from. (11)

CORE SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS FOR STEM AND HUMSS Subjects CORE SUBJECTS Subject Description Contemporary Philippine The subject covers various contemporary arts practices of the region where Arts from the Region the school is located. It aims to provide students with an appreciation of a broad range of styles in the various disciplines with consideration on their elements and principles and engage them to an integrative approach in studying arts. Through this subject, students will broaden and acquire the necessary creative tools that open opportunities in pursuing their individual career goals and aspirations. Media and Information The course introduces the learners to basic understanding of media and Literacy information as channels of communication and tools for the development of individuals and societies. It also aims to develop students to be creative and critical thinkers as well as responsible users and competent producers of media and information. Disaster Readiness and This course focuses on the application of scientific knowledge and the Risk Reduction (DRRR) solution of practical problems in a physical environment. It is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical science and daily living. This course focuses on the application of scientific knowledge and the solution of practical problems in a physical environment. It is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical science and daily living. Understanding Culture, This course uses insights from Anthropology, Political Science, and Society and Politics Sociology to develop students’ awareness of cultural, social and political dynamics, and sensitivity to cultural diversity; provide them with an understanding of how culture, human agency, society and politics work; and engage them in the examination of the country’s current human development goals. At the end of the course, students should acquire ideas about human cultures, human agency, society and politics; recognize cultural relativism and social inclusiveness to overcome prejudices; and develop social and cultural competence to guide their interactions with groups, communities, networks, and institutions (12)

CONTEXTUALIZED SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS FOR STEM AND HUMSS Subjects Subject Description English for Academic and The development of communication skills in English for academic and Professional Purposes professional purposes Practical Research 1 This course develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through qualitative research. Practical Research 2 This course develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through quantitative research. Information and communication technologies as a tool for curating, Empowerment Technologies contextualizing, collaborating, and creating content and experiences for learning in the professional tracks. Entrepreneurship This course deals with the concepts, underlying principles, processes and implementation of a business plan. The preliminaries of this course include the following: 1) discussion on the relevance of the course; 2) explanation of key concepts of common competencies; 3) explanation of core competencies relative to the course; and 4) exploration of career opportunities. Pagsusulat sa Filipino sa Pagsulat ng iba’t ibang anyo ng sulating lilinang sa mga kakayahang magpahayag tungo sa mabisa, mapanuri, at masinop na pagsusulat sa Piling Larangan (Akademik) piniling larangan Research Project In this course, students, under the guidance of a research adviser, will identify a scientific, technological, or mathematical problem, design and apply an appropriate methodology, formulate hypothesis, and draw conclusions based on their investigation. At the end of the semester students will prepare a scientific report/paper to be presented/defended in a forum. (13)

SPECIALIZED SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS FOR STEM Subjects Subject Description Precalculus At the end of the course, the students must be able to apply concepts Basic Calculus and solve problems involving conic sections, systems of nonlinear equations, series and mathematical induction, circular and trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and polar coordinate systems. At the end of the course, the students must know how to determine the limit of a function, differentiate, and integrate algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions in one variable, and to formulate and solve problems involving continuity, extreme values, related rates, population models, and areas of plane regions. General Biology 1 This subject is designed to enhance the understanding of the principles General Biology 2 and concepts in the study of biology, particularly life processes at the General Chemistry 1 and 2 cellular and molecular levels. It also covers the transformation of energy in organisms. This subject is designed to enhance the understanding of the principles and concepts in the study of biology, particularly heredity and variation, and the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function, and evolution. Composition, structure, and properties of matter; quantitative principles, kinetics, and energetics of transformations of matter; and fundamental concepts of organic chemistry. General Physics 1 Mechanics of particles, rigid bodies, and fluids; waves; and heat and thermodynamics using the methods and concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphical analysis, and basic calculus General Physics 2 Electricity and magnetism; optics; the basics of special relativity, atomic and nuclear phenomena using the methods and concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphical analysis, and basic calculus Capstone Project In this course, students, under the guidance of a research adviser, will identify a scientific, technological, or mathematical problem, design and apply an appropriate methodology, formulate hypothesis, and draw conclusions based on their investigation. At the end of the semester, students will prepare a scientific report/paper to be presented/defended in a forum. (14)

SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS FOR HUMSS STRAND Subjects Subject Description Culminating Activity This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to integrate their learning in the different learning areas of the humanities and social sciences through a creative culminating activity. It focuses on the exhibitions/exhibits of authentic products and performances as evidence of their learning in the humanities and social sciences. Creative Writing The course aims to develop practical and creative skills in reading and writing; introduce students to the fundamental techniques of writing fiction, poetry, and drama; and discuss the use of such techniques by well-known authors in a variety of genres. Each class will be devoted to the examination of techniques and to the workshop of students’ drafts toward the enrichment of their manuscripts. Students learn how to combine inspiration and revision, and to develop a sense of form. Introduction to World The course explores the main tenets and practices of major world Religions and Belief System religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shintoism. It aims to help learners understand the historical contexts of nine religions, appreciate their uniqueness and similarities and promote mutual understanding among believers of different faiths. They are expected to demonstrate understanding and appreciation of one’s faith and that of others. Philippine Politics and This course introduces the students to the basic concepts and vital Governance elements of politics and governance from a historical-institutional perspective. In particular, it attempts to explain how the important Discipline and Ideas in the features of our country’s political structures/institutions, processes, and Social Sciences relationships developed across time. In the process, the course helps the learners gain a better appreciation of their rights and responsibilities as individuals and as members of the larger sociopolitical community to strengthen their civic competence. The course introduces students to basic concepts, subjects, and methods of inquiry in the disciplines that comprise the Social Sciences. It then discusses influential thinkers and ideas in these disciplines, and relates these ideas to the Philippine setting and current global trends. (15)

SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS FOR HUMSS STRAND Subjects Subject Description This course introduces some Applied Social Sciences, namely, Discipline and Ideas in the Counseling, Social Work, and Communication, which draw their Applied Social Sciences foundation from the theories and principles of Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and other Social Sciences. The course highlights the Community Engagement, seamless interconnectivity of the different applied social science Solidarity, and Citizenship disciplines while focusing on the processes and applications of these applied disciplines in critical development areas. At the end of the Creative Non-Fiction course, students shall demonstrate competencies in interacting and relating with other individuals, groups, and communities; apply social Trends, Networks and sciences principles, practices, and tools in addressing the development Critical Thinking in the 21st areas identified by the class; and analyze how processes in these applied disciplines work in specific life situations. Century This course focuses on the application of ideas and methods of the social sciences to understand, investigate, and examine the challenges of contemporary community life. It focuses on community-action initiatives such as community engagement, solidarity, and citizenship as guided by the core values of human rights, social justice, empowerment and advocacy, gender equality, and participatory development. It aims at enhancing students’ sense of shared identity and willingness to contribute to the pursuit of the common good of the community. It enables students to integrate applied social sciences into community- action initiatives. Focusing on formal elements and writing techniques, including autobiography and blogging, among others, the subject introduces the students to the reading and writing of Creative Nonfiction as a literary form. The subject develops in students’ skills in reading, and thinking critically and creatively, that will help them to be imaginative readers and writers. The course provides opportunities for students to discover patterns and extract meanings from emerging trends. It aids in developing their critical and creative thinking skills-- essential tools for decision making and understanding “ethics of care”. Global trends in the 21st century are examined and are either accepted or rejected on a sound set of criteria. Students will be asked to create and analyze scenarios that will challenge them to (1) formulate their stances on issues or concerns; (2) propose interventions and; (3) formulate alternative futures. The students will realize the interconnections between their neural connections and social realities. (16)

CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM Co-Curricular activities are essential part of our student services and integral part in establishing a culture of excellence. Through the collaboration and support of teachers, principals, counselors, instructional assistants, student services staff, coaches, volunteers, and parents the following co-curricular and extra co-curricular programs are established. Co-Curricular Extra Co-Curricular Indoor Activities Outdoor Activities • Hiraya (Filipino Day) • Qatar Schools Debate League • Math Quest (Mathematics Day) • FameLab Competition • Conquistador (Social Science Day) • National Scientific Research Competition • Sci-Terrific (Science Day) • Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Math • Out of the Box (English Day) • Scholastic Zenith (Culminating Activity) Whiz Competition • Research Colloquium • Model United Nations Conference • Robotics Exhibition • Robotics Competition and Exhibition • First Aid and Fire Safety Seminar • Career Guidance Program • Student Supreme Government • Illustrado-School Paper • Academic Bridging Program • PISQ College Entrance Review (PISQCER) ▪ REECUP (Review for Entrance Exam for College Entrance Exam for College and Universities in the Philippines) ▪ PROSAT (PISQ Review on Scholastic Aptitude Test) Outdoor Activities • Qatar Schools Debate League • Famelab Competition • National Scientific Research Competition • Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Math Whiz • Model United Nation Conference • Robotics Competition and Exhibition Organizations and Interest Clubs • Non- Academic Clubs - SINAG Dance Troupe • Supreme Student Government (SSG) • The Illustrado - Debate and Speech Club • Academic Clubs - Sports Club - Sigma Prime Club (Math Club) - Al Theatro Et Creo (Artist Club) - Scientia (Science Club) (17) - Conquisatador (Social Studies Club)

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 60, which is transmuted to 75 on the report card. The lowest mark that can appear on the report card is 60 for Quarterly Grades and Final Grades. Learners from Grades 1 to 12 are graded on Written Work, Performance Tasks, and Quarterly assessments every quarter. These three are given specific percentage weights that vary according to the nature of the learning area. In a grading period, there is one Quarterly Assessment but there should be instances for students to produce Written Work and to demonstrate what they know and can do through Performance Tasks. There is no required number of Written Work and Performance Tasks, but these must be spread out over the quarter and used to assess learners' skills after each unit has been taught. Core Subjects All other Academic Track Subjects Work Immersion/Business Written Works 25% Performance Task 50% 25% Enterprise Simulation/Exhibits/ Quarterly Assessment 25% 45% Performance 35% 30% 40% 25% Steps on the Computation of Grades: 1. Grades from all student work are added up. This results is the learner’s total score for each component, namely Written Work, Performance Tasks, and Quarterly Assessment. 2. Raw scores from each component have to be converted to a Percentage Score. This is to ensure that values are parallel to each other. To compute the Percentage Score (PS), divide the raw score by the highest possible score then multiply the quotient by 100%. This is shown below. Percentage Score = Learner’s Total Raw Score x 100% Highest Possible Score 3. Convert Percentage Scores to Weighted Scores. Multiply the Percentage Score by the weight of the component (18)

4. Add the Weighted Score of each component. The result will be the initial grade. 5. Transmute the Initial Grade using the Transmutation Table. 6. The Quarterly Grade for each learning area is written in the report card of the student. 7. The two quarters determine the semesteral average. The semestral grade is also expressed in whole number. 6. The two quarters determine the semester average. The semestral grade is also expressed in whole number. 1st Semester Average = 1st Quarter Grade + 2nd Quarter Grade 2 . 2nd Semester Average = 3rd Quarter Grade + 4th Quarter Grade 2 7. The General Point Average (GPA) is the average of the first and second semester. The GPA is expressed as whole number. TRANSMUTATION TABLE (19)

PROMOTION AND RETENTION Requirements Decision Final Grade of at least 75 in all learning areas in Can proceed to the next semester a semester Must pass remedial classes for failed Did not Meet Expectations in a prerequisite competencies in the subject before being subject in a learning area allowed to enroll in the higher-level subject Did Not Meet Expectations in any subject or Must pass remedial classes for failed learning area at the end of the semester competencies in the subjects or learning areas to be allowed to enroll in the next semester. Otherwise the learner must retake the subjects failed. Must pass all subjects or learning areas in Earn the Senior High School Certificate Senior High School For Grades 11-12, learners who fail a unit/set of competencies must be immediately given remedial classes. They should pass the summative assessments during remediation to avoid a failing grade in a learning area/subject. This will prevent students from having back subjects in Senior High School (SHS). However, if the learner still fails remedial classes, s/he must retake the subject/s failed during the summer or as a back subject. Guidance teachers/career advocates must provide support to the SHS student for his/her choices in SHS tracks. Summative Assessments are also given during remedial classes. These are recorded, computed, weighted, and transmuted in the same way as the Quarterly Grade. The equivalent of the Final Grade for remedial classes is the Remedial Class Mark (RCM). The Final Grade at the end of the school year and the Remedial Class Mark are averaged. This results in the Recomputed Final Grade. If the Recomputed Final Grade is 75 or higher, the student is promoted to the next grade level. However, students will be retained in the grade level if their Recomputed Final Grade is below 75. (20)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION The Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program articulates the recognition given to learners who have shown exemplary performance in specific areas of their school life. These guidelines are anchored in the Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program (DepEd Order No.8 s.2015), which supports learners’ holistic development in order for them to become effective lifelong learners with 21st-century skills. The Senior High Department gives the following awards to recognize students’ achievements. 1.Classroom Awards This recognition given to learners in each class or section. A simple recognition may be given per quarter, semester, or at the end of the school year. Awardees are given merit by the adviser and/or other subject teachers in recognition of the learners’ outstanding performance in class. 2.Quarterly Achievers The official list of the Quarterly Class Achievers is release by the Office of the School Registrar. Class Achievers are selected based on the quarterly average in a whole number following DepEd Order No. 8, S. 2015. Quarterly average is the sum of all the grades divided by the total number of learning areas. Achievers must attain a quarterly average of at least 90 and grades not lower than 80 in all learning areas - component, regular or elective. Academic Achievement Award (DO 36., s. 2016) Academic Achievement Award Average Grade Per Quarter With Highest Honors 98-100 With High Honors 95- 97 With Honors 90-94 3. Grade-level Awards These awards are given to qualified learners for every grade level at the end of the school year. Candidates for the awards are deliberated by the Awards Committee (AC) if they have met the given criteria. a. Academic Excellence Award At the end of the school year, the candidates will be selected based on the general average ( in a whole number) following DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015. Quarterly average is the sum of all the grades divided by the total number of learning areas. • No disciplinary record for the entire school year. • No grade less than 80 in any subject in all quarters • Must have quarterly average of at least 90. • With a final rating of at least 85 in all subjects in all learning areas - component, regular or elective • Should be a consistent achiever from first quarter to fourth quarter b. Leadership Award This is given to the SSG President upon meeting the criteria stipulated in PISQ Policy and Awards. (21)

c. Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines •Athletics •Arts (e.g., visual, media, music, or performing arts) •Communication Arts (English and Filipino) •Science •Mathematics •Social Sciences d. Award for Research or Innovation The Philippine International School fully recognized students' contribution to both the school and the community in general. PISQ traditionally gives Best in Research Award to Senior High School students whose research findings can be used to drive better efficiency and productivity as well as improve the lives of the people in the school and/ or community; Therefore, subsequent to DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2018 on Policy and Guidelines on the Selection of Honors and Awardees for the K to 12 program, the Best in Research guidelines for the selection of awardees in the Senior High School are hereby stipulated to wit: e. Student Service Award This is given to a student based on his/her personal traits and extent and quality of his performance as a leader in a classroom, in school and the community. 4. Special Recognition This award is given by the school to the learners who have represented and/or won in competitions at the district, division, regional, national, or international levels. This is to publicly affirm learners who have brought honor to the school. The actual certificates, medals, trophies and/or plaques received by the learners from the various activities or competitions shall be used to publicly affirm and acknowledge the contribution of the awardees in giving honor to the school. This will be done during a flag ceremony or in a school-awarding ceremony. SHS ADMISSION POLICY 1. The eligibility and requirements for the application are the following: (a) Currently enrolled as Grade 10 in PISQ. (b) Copy of Student’s latest Qatar ID and Passport. 2. Student applying for STEM strand must have an average grade of at 85% or better in Mathematics and Science subjects. (D.O. No. 55, s. 2016) 3. The applicant must pass the PISQ Genera Academic Assessment (GAA) for STEM/HUMSS. 4. The GAA test covers the major areas of Philippine K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum for High School. This test is to assess the student’s readiness, skills level, and mastery of the required competencies on their chosen strand. 5. The test results will be used to determine whether the students qualify in their chosen strand. A developmental placement will be applied, if necessary. 6. The Applicant is only valid for one strand only. 7. The reservation of the qualified applicants will be subjected to the availability of slots. Reservation slots will be based on the ranking on the GAA score. (22)

SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND SUBJECTS REQUIREMENTS 1. School Uniforms for Grade 11 and 12: FEMALE MALE Sunday to Thursday – Regular uniform Girls – white long sleeves with sports collar jacket type blouse, with PISQ patch , navy blue belt and neck tie, blue box type pleated skirt , white socks (NO lace), and black with 1 inch high heels leather shoes. Boys – white Polo long sleeves with PISQ patch and neck tie , navy blue long slacks, dark blue / black formal socks and black leather shoes. 2. Laboratory Safety Gowns Lab gown should be worn during experiments in the Science laboratories. PISQ P.E. uniform (will be worn during P.E. Day Only) PISQ jogging pants and T- shirt, dark blue / black socks & rubber shoes. 3. Other Learning Tools Required for Mathematics and Science Subjects a. Classwiz fx-991EX Casio Scientific Calculator (Grade 11) b. Graphical Notebook c. Protractor and Slide Rule d. Colored Pens and Pencil e. Graphing Paper f. Laptop/tab/ Cellphone(As required by the subject teacher) with downloaded apps such as Geogebra, Graphmatica, and SPSS. (23)

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PISQ COLLEGE ENTRANCE REVIEW This review program aims to guide the students toward academic success, to build critical thinking skills in answering major areas that are usually covered in University/College Entrance Examinations. Specifically, it reinforces students’ learning and mastery on the following disciplines: • Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension (inclusive of all reading and writing competencies (English and Filipino), verbal and non- verbal skills, lexical, syntactical, and literary concepts); • Mathematics (inclusive of problem- solving skills and significant concepts and techniques and various mathematics concepts such as Basic Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry and Basic Calculus); • Science (inclusive of all scientific facts relative to General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and Scientific approaches on problem- solving situations); • General Intelligence (inclusive of Philosophy, Politics and Governance, General Information, Current events and Abstract Reasoning). • SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Review This is a yearly program offered by Senior High School Department to help the Grade 12 students toward academic success and to boost our institution’s level of academic status in relation to the passing and acceptance rate of our Senior High School graduates in the different colleges and universities in the Philippines and abroad. It is divided into two sub-programs: Review for Entrance Exam for Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (REECUP) This sub-program aims to prepare Grade 12 students for the different college entrance examinations that they will be taking in the Philippines by reinforcing their learning and mastery of the competencies in the following disciplines: Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences. PISQ Review on Scholastic Aptitude Test (PROSAT) This program provides training and comprehensive practices for SAT as a standardized test widely used for college admissions in many universities abroad and as an alternative method for college admission in the prestigious universities in the Philippines. (24)

RESEARCH GUIDELINES 1. This is only applicable to students taking Practical Research 1, 2, and Research Project. 2. All Senior High School students are required to take the said subjects and as such all students should be able to produce their own study may it be by individual, by pairs or by groups. 3. The format to be used for the Research Subjects (PR1, PR2, and Research Project) will be based on the teacher. 4. Each student is eligible to participate in ONE group only. 5. Each group is entitled to submit at least 3 research titles for approval. 6. Respectively, groups should undergo to the first defense which is the Title Defense. The three titles will be presented to the subject teacher. 7. Students must pass the pre-oral defense of the accepted title and be able to defend their study in front of selected panels. 8. After the Title Defense, the students will start writing chapters 1-3. 9. All categories or areas of study will be presented to the research teacher for approval. 10. The research panels, consisting of faculty members with expertise in research, is entitled to revise or changed the proposal of each group if they see that their study does not meet the criteria needed. 11. All forms of plagiarism are unacceptable throughout the conception to completion of the study; this includes stealing intellectual property and copying others’ or one’s own research and data fabrication. Proposals that have any of these forms will be prohibited in continuing their study and will be subjected to investigation by the office of the prefect of discipline. 12. The manuscript must not be less than 25 pages, including the table of contents and appendices. 13. Once done with the proposal defense and the revisions are complete the manuscript should be submitted to the research teacher to be subjected for plagiarism. Proposals that passed the test will have the approval to continue with the research study. 14. For Research project, the students have the option to continue their proposals on either Practical Research 1 or 2 or create a new study. 15. For Capstone, the students will propose a new study related to science. 16. Only manuscripts that are complete and properly endorsed will be subjected to final defense. If the students opt to publish their research papers, an approval from the research teacher and the SHS Department Head must be sought before publication. 17. Once the paper is published, the Research teacher will become a co- author. (25)

ACADEMIC BRIDGING PROGRAM (ABP) In accordance with the students’ readiness in their chosen track, the Senior High School Department offers Academic Bridge Program for incoming Grade 11 students. The AB Program is for the students to enhance their skills and become more proficient and competent in their preferred track especially in the field of their chosen specialization/strand and to make the transition from Junior to Senior High School much easier. This program is 15- hour virtual class with intensive instruction, advising, and opportunities to develop the essential skills to success and to introduce them on expectations in their chosen strands in SHS. Students who got ACCEPTED-CONDITIONAL status from their General Academic Assessment must attend the (ABP), during the First Semester this coming S.Y. 2020-2021. The program provides mentoring and comprehensive review of the pre-requisites of specialization subjects of their chosen strand which will deepen and expand their knowledge and understanding on the following learning areas STEM Strand HUMSS Strand • Mathematics for STEM • Mathematics for HUMSS • Language (English and Filipino) • Language (English and Filipino) • Science • Humanities and Social Science DIRECTORY, CONTACTS AND E-MAIL PISQ Website http://pis-qatar.com/ Senior High School Department Students’ Portal https://sites.google.com/pis-qatar.com/pisq-seniorhigh MR. JOJO L. CALAGUE, MACDDS Department Head [email protected] +97466140820 MR. MIKE EDISON PIOQUINTO,MACDDS MR. KEVIN E. MALLARI MS. JUDY ANN S. DE SAGUN [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MS. AIKKO R. PELAYO, MACDDS MS. JOCELYN G. FAJARDO,MACDDS MR. BRAYN B. BIAZON, MAT [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MS. JUDILEINE E. DABIN, MACDDS MR. ELIAS B. TARAGUA [email protected] [email protected] (26)

PISQ HYMN Music and Lyrics by Mr. Pedro A. Alforte PIS thy torch shines bright Amidst the arid gulf lands Thy portal is the fortress of wisdom Yielding the youth To the threshold of light The blue and white of PIS Emblem of thy aspiration For courage and uprightness, From among the young progenies. Chorus: PIS march on Thy faith in God shall strenghten Thy will and soul PIS march on Bringing honor and laurel To thy motherland ashore (Repeat Chorus) (27)