Department of Education Region V Division of Albay Marcial O Rañola Memorial School Guinobatan, Albay STUDENT HANDBOOK

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1 Department of Education Region V Division of Albay Marcial O Rañola Memorial School Guinobatan, Albay STUDENT HANDBOOK

2 Foreword This handbook embodies what Marcial O Rañola Memorial School dreams its students to be during and after their stay in this institution. Likewise, it will guide the students in their pursuit for growth, development and in achieving what is truly good not only for themselves but as well as for others. -The committee

3 VISION: A community of empowered learners who are functionally literate, equipped with the life skills, appreciative of the Arts and Sports, God-loving, imbued with desirable values of a person and globally competitive. MISSION: To provide access to quality education, we are committed to: 1. Discover and nurture the various intelligences and potentials of every learner through competent instruction in a value-driven and friendly teaching-learning environment. 2. Ensure adequate resources and use of technologies to enhance learning. 3. Imbibe in every learner positive values through modeling/example. 4. Maintain a highly motivated and competent faculty of instruction through a continuous staff development program. 5. Establish a strong linkage with parents, government and non-government organizations and the alumni as partners of education. CODE OF DISCIPLINE Section I. Introduction When a student is admitted at Marcial O Rañola Memorial School, he submits himself and agrees to comply with the rules and reulations of the school. Hence, the student must read and understand the contents and provision of this code and continuously refer to it. Ignorance of the rules and regulations of the school is not an excuse from their observance or pentalty improsed for their violations.

4 Section II. General Behavior A student of MORMS is expected to conduct himself becomingly, with dignity and deportment at all times, inside and outside of the campus. The MORMS student therefore must: a. be neat, clean, and decent in his attire and in the use of language b. be punctual and regular in his class attendance c. observe celanlines and sanitation d. avoid acts which may embarrass the school family e. respect fellow students, teachers, and administrative officials f. be courteous and plite in dealing with everyone Section III Attendance and Punctuality 1. attendance to the daily flag ceremony is part of citizenship development hence is required of every student 2. Regularity of attendance and punctuality are required in all classes. A student who has been absent or has cut classes is required to present a letter o explanation from his/her parents or guardian or to bring them to school for a short conference with the section adviser or guidance counselor as to the case may be. 3. Attendance of students in special holidays, activities relative to their religions, e.g. Ramadan, shall be allowed provided permission of the school head is sought. 4. Absences: a student who incurs absences of more than twenty percent of the prescribed number of classes or laboratory periods during the school year or term should be given a failing grade and given no credit for the course or subject. Furthermore, the school head may at his/her discretion and in individual case exempt a student who exceeds the twenty percent limit for reasons considered valid and acceptable to the school. Such discretion shall not excuse the student concerned from responsibility in keeping up with lesson assignments and taking examinations where

5 indicated. The discretionary authority is vested in the school head, and may not be availed of by a student nor granted by a faculty member without the consent of the school head. 5. Habitual tardiness especially during the first period in the morning and in the afternoon shall not be allowed. Teacher concerned shall call for the parents of the student concerned or visit him at home. Section IV: Identification Card (ID) A colored identification card is issued after payments of the fee to each student after enrollment. The ID is for one school year only and must be displayed at all times while inside the campus. In case of ID replacement, the student should go to the Office of the Principal for certain procedural requirements. Replacement should be made within 48 hours. A temporary ID will be provided by the Guidance Office and will be worn by the students until the replacement is available. Section V: School Uniform An official uniform is prescribed for economy and to avoid discrimination. All students are required to wear their uniform during school days and as required during special occasions. Shoes are part of the school uniform. The acceptable haircut for boys shall be at least 1 inch above the ear and 3 inches above the collar line. During Wednesdays or on a prescribed day, students are required to wear the PE uniform. Wearing of earrings by boys is not allowed in the campus and for girls more than one pair of earrings is discouraged. Hair dying is prohibited for both boys and girls. Having body tattoos is also prohibited.

6 Section VI: Disciplinary Action The Guidance Counselor and the Committee on Discipline are directly responsible in supervising and monitoring the behavior and conduct of the students both inside and outside the campus. They are tasked with investigating reported cases of rule infractions and imposing corresponding punishment for violations of the rules and conduct. Offenses and Corresponding Sanctions Offenses are categorized into three groups: A. Major Offense: these are offenses that do great damage to the person, honor, and dignity as a human being and to the school i. Immoral conduct in and our of the school/ sexual harassment ii. Possession/ circulation of pornographic literature and materials iii. Membership in unrecognized organization by the school such as fraternities, gangs, hazing in any form or manner whether inside or outside of the school premises iv. Possession, use, and pushing of prohibited drugs, smoking, and drinking intoxicating liquor v. Carrying and concealing deadly weapons, illegal possession of fire arms/ deadly weapons vi. Vandalism or willful destruction of school property 1. writing on walls 2. tearing off pages of library materials and books 3. breaking of windows, doors,, laboratory materials, etc 4. tampering of bulletin boards, displays, and notices vii. stealing and shoplifting in and out of school viii. insubordination or open defiance of school authorities, discourtesy towards teacher and school authority or his representative ix. using the name, seal, and uniform of the school for out of school affairs without the official sanctions of the school authority

7 x. participating as principal, accessory or accomplice in the commission of theft xi. instigating, leading, or participating in concerted activities leading to disruption/ stoppage of classes, disturbance of peace and order and disturbing school activities without justifiable cause xii. assault upon the person of a school authority or his representative xiii. tamping of school records and/ or documents, falsifying/ forging of signature of a person in authority or parents in official communication xiv. smoking inside the school premises xv. gambling of any sort Commission of any of the above prohibited acts if proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt after investigation shall be subject to the following sanctions: First Offense: Counseling and suspension for three days. Reconstruction of falsified and/ or tampered documents, repair or replacement of destroyed school properties and return or restitution of the object of theft as the case may be Second Offense: Suspension for three days after which the offender shall be under probation for one month within which he must show reformation and good behavior or otherwise recommendation for expulsion shall be justified, plus necessary disciplinary actions in under first offense as the case may be/ or recommendation for transfer Third Offense: Dismissal/ Non-readmission Commission of any or both of the acts under major offense is a cause for dismissal and non-readmission. Act iii is subject for recommendation for expulsion. Acts iv & v are subject for a criminal case and are causes for automatic expulsion.

8 B. Less Serious Offense: These are acts that hinder your proper growth and development i. Fighting inside or within the vicinity of the school campus ii. Gambling of any form within the school campus or its vicinity iii. Incurring ten consecutive absences iv. Habitual tardiness and absences without valid reasons v. Not wearing school uniform without valid excuses vi. Violation of or conniving with others to violate examination rules vii. Failure to return borrowed materials after repeated reminders viii. Borrowing/ lending ID/ library card ix. Leaving the school campus with an exit slip or during class hours without permission from adviser, guidance counselor, perfect of discipline or office of the principal x. Collecting money from fellow students without permission from school authorities xi. Posting, publishing or making announcements/ erasing what is written on bulletin boards without permission from the proper authorities xii. Habitual failures to give letters or notices to parents coming from the school xiii. Habitual use of profane or improper language xiv. Entering the school premises through unauthorized point or place of entry such as jumping over the school fence xv. Entering the campus under the influence of liquor xvi. Extortion or asking from money from others inside or within the vicinity of the school campus xvii. Fighting, causing injury to others xviii. Cheating

9 Commission of any of the grave offenses shall be dealt with as follows: First offense: warning and counseling plus accessory punishment of any kind as the prefect of discipline and guidance counselor may deem proper Second offense: counseling plus two days suspension with accessory punishment as enumerated under first offense Third offense: suspension for three days plus counseling and probation period for one month within which good behavior and reformation must be manifested and if offender remains incorrigible thereafter he shall be recommended for transfer. Accessory punishment under the first offense for less grave offenses, provided that further commission of the less grave offense for more than three times is a ground for dismissal from the school. C. Minor Offense: these are acts which seem to be very insignificant but whose observation is necessary for healthy learning-teaching atmosphere and for your protection. Violations under this category include: i. Improper/ incomplete uniform ii. Littering iii. Irregular attendance due to: cutting classes, loitering during class hours iv. Disorderly conduct during class hours, assemblies, and flag ceremony v. Inviting outsiders to loiter around the school during class hours vi. Going out of the classroom without permission from the teacher vii. Loud conversation and boisterous laughter in areas designated for silence viii. Malicious or intentional omission of assigned tasks, duties, or responsibilities ix. Reporting to class without notebook or books.

10 Commission of any of the above shall cause the imposition of the following: First offense: warning and counseling with accessory punishment under first offense of less grave offenses as the case may be Second Offense: one day suspension plus accessory punishment Third Offense: two days suspension and counseling and with accessory punishment stated in the first and second offenses above. Repeated or habitual commission of minor offenses for more than three times amounts to dismissal, subject to the discretion of the head of the school. NOTE: In all cases of suspension, a written promise of future exemplary conduct signed by the student and counter signed by his parent/ guardian shall be required as condition for readmission Section VII: Duties and responsibilities of students Students have the following duties and responsibilities in addition to those provided for under existing laws: A. To exert their utmost in the development of the potentialities for service, particularly by undergoing an education suited to their abilities, in order that they may become assets to their families and to society. B. To uphold the academic integrity of the school, endeavor to achieve academic excellence, and abide by the school rules and regulations governing their academic responsibilities and moral integrity. C. To promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the school by observing the school rules of disciplines and by exerting toward the attainment of harmonious relationship with fellow students, faculty, and other personnel. D. To participate in civic affairs, an in the promotion of the general welfare, particularly in the school, economic and cultural development of the community, toward the entertainment of a just, compassionate, and orderly society.

11 Student Prayer Jesus, Divine teacher, You instruct men in my life Giving truth with the light of our Holy Spirit Enlighten my mind and expel from it All darkness of ignorance Guide my understanding and memories To grasp and retain ideas Keep me attentive to my teachers And diligent in my studies Assist me so that that, in building my knowledge, I may also build up my spiritual life, Give the courage to apply my studies For your honor and for the benefits of others Amen

12 MORMS Hymn MORMS Marcial O Rañola Memorial School We are here together singing merrily this song Our school should be poud as a maker of brilliant men, Those ahead of us were most on top, They succeeded and reached the goal. Let us follow valiantly, Always bear in mind the rules of God He will lead us to the right way Until finally we reach our goal. MORMS Marcial O Rañola Memorial School We are here together singing merrily this song. Our school should be proud as a maker of brilliant men Those ahead of us were most on top They succeeded and reached the goal. (Lyrics and Music by Fernando Imperial) Albay Forever I There s a place in Bicol that we hold dear Land of beauty and laughter and song Where you see the flowers bloom forever Haven to all the weary throng Where stands our Mt Mayon the peerless Awe inspiring majestic grand It s a place where skies are bluer This is Albay our own dear land II Thy name will cherish always No matter where we ll be Thy sons shall stand by thee united Forever loyal to thee Repeat I (composed by Jose Ravalo)