SCHOOL MANUAL ON DISCIPLINE

AND CHILD PROTECTION

Department of Education
Bohol Division

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Table of Contents
MESSAGE......................................................................................................3
MESSAGE..........................................................................................................4
MESSAGE..........................................................................................................4
Section 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................................5
Rationale:.......................................................................................................5
DepEd Vision, Mission and Core Values:...................................................5
The DepEd Vision:....................................................................................5
The DepEd Mission:..................................................................................5
Core Values:..............................................................................................5
Section 2: STATEMENT OF POLICY............................................................5
Section 3: DEFINITION OF TERMS..............................................................6
Section 3.1: (DepEd Bohol additional definition)..........................................6
Section 3.2: (as stated in DepEd Order #40 s. 2012).....................................8
Section 4: Rights of Students..........................................................................12
Section 5: BEHAVIOR PROTOCOL............................................................13
Section 5.1: Students’ Duties and Responsibilities...................................13
Section 5.2: Parents’ Rights and Responsibilities.....................................13
Section 5.3: School Personnel Responsibilities.........................................14
Section 5.4: Duties and Responsibilities of School....................................14
Section 5.5: Off –Campus School Mandated Activities...........................15
Section 6: TYPES OF OFFENSES.................................................................15
A. Minor Offenses...............................................................................15
B. Major offenses.....................................................................................15
Section 6.1: Penalties...................................................................................15
Section 6.2: Exception for the Minor Offense...............................................16
Section 6.3: School Community Service....................................................16
Section 6.4: Intervention by the School.....................................................16
Section 7: MAJOR OFFENSES AND ITS SANCTIONS............................17
Section 7.1: Expulsion/Exclusion................................................................17
Section 7.2: Transferring out a student is not a penalty..........................17
Section 7.3: Withholding Form 137 or Certificate of Good Moral Character 17
Section 8: CORPORAL PUNISHMENT.......................................................17
Section 8.1 Major Offenses.........................................................................18
Section 9: DUE PROCESS IMPOSING DISCIPLINARY ACTION.........20
Section 9.1: Extent of a School Disciplinary Authority............................20
Section 10: DISCUSSION ON DUE PROCESS REQUIREMENT IN IMPOSING DISCIPLINARY
SANCTIONS....................................................................................................21
Section 10.1: Notice to Parents...................................................................21
Section 10.2: Minutes of the Hearing/Meeting..........................................21
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Section 10.3: Proportionality of Penalty....................................................21

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Section 10.4: Requirements before Issuance of Decision.........................21

 Section 10.5: Implementation of the Decision...........................................21
Section 11: SPECIAL LAWS ON CHILD PROTECTION.........................22
Section 11.1: Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools.....22
Section 11.2: Implementation of Non-Punitive Measures........................22
Section 12: RULES AND PROCEDURES IN HANDLING CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, VIOLENCE
AND DISCRIMINATION CASES.................................................................22
Section 12.1: Offense Committed in Child Abuses...................................23
Section 12.2: Form of Report or Complaint..............................................23
Section 12:3: Contents of a Formal Complaint for Child Abuse............23
Section 12.4: Reportorial Duty in Child Abuse Cases..............................23
Section 12.5: Investigation and Reporting................................................23
Section 12.6: Jurisdiction............................................................................25
Section 12.7: Confidentiality.......................................................................25
Section 12.8: Criminal and Civil Liability.................................................25
Section 13: ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE 25
Section 13.1: Composition of Child Protection Committee.....................25
Section 13.2: Duties and Responsibilities...........................25
SUPPLETORY EFFECT...................................................................26
Procedure of Cases:............................................................................27
REFERENCES...................................................................................29
FORMS................................................................................................29
INTAKE SHEET.....................................................30
CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON CASES OF CHILD AT RISK (CAR) 31
CONSOLIDATED REPORTT ON INCIDENTS OF CICL.....32
SCHOOL-BASED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF BULLYING33
SCHOOL-BASED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE..........34
PARENT’S CONSENT/PERMISSION SLIP.....................35
DISCIPLINARY NOTIFICATIN SLIP............................35
SUSPENSION SLIP..................................................36
RETURN TO SCHOOL NOTICE..................................36
INVESTIGATION REPORT.......................................37
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...........................................38
PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...............................39

MESSAGE
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Greetings from World Vision Development Foundation, Visayas Field Office.

World Vision is committed to protecting children from harm so that every child has the essential foundations to
enjoy life in all its fullness. We champion and advocate for strategies and programming that influence the protection
of the most vulnerable children. World Vision works to ensure we are a child safe organization, that our
programmes include and impact all children especially the most vulnerable. In addition, World Vision works to
influence our partners to be child safe, given that partnerships are a core approach to helping children achieved well-
being.

We partner with the Department of Education because we have the same goal with regards to well-being of children
and child protection. The DepEd reiterates a zero tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence,
discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse. While, World Vision also ensures that NO opportunities on
incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults happen. Our advocacy on It Takes a World to End
Violence Against Children commits us to partner with other organizations and entities to uphold child’s rights.

The Manual on School Discipline and Child Protection defines our gift and legacy for the children of Bohol. This is
a product of intensive and serious deliberation by the selected Child Protection Committee members of the different
participating schools. Just like any other project or policy, conceptualization is just the beginning, but the
challenging part is in the implementation - on how to make this happen ensuring that children learn in a safe and
protective environment. We hope that this manual will be shared to all sectors in school and in the community.

On behalf of World Vision, we are grateful to partner with DepEd as we continue to seek the betterment and welfare
of the children with their families. This cannot be done alone, it takes all of us that this will be a living testament as
we mentor the children to become a productive citizen.

Congratulations and God bless!

ENGR. ERNESTO I. MACABENTA, Ph. D.

Associate Director- World Vision, Visayas Field Office
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL
City of Tagbilaran

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MESSAGE
The school, primarily, is a place for learning, gathering information and skills that are essential to a child’s integration to the
adult world. It provides special environment for the physical, mental, emotional and moral growth of the young. The teachers and
school heads, on the other hand, shall exercise substitute parental authority in relation to their students. While the law provides
them that legal authority of natural parents in a substitute capacity, they are however, answerable for any damaged or injury
caused on their students as long as they remain under their supervision and control. Thus, every school maintain discipline inside
its campus and premises. School officials, teachers and stakeholders shall have the right to impose appropriate and reasonable
disciplinary measures in case of minor offenses or infraction of good discipline. Safeguarding children is everyone’s
responsibility!

It is on this context that the Department of education, Division of Bohol in partnership with World Vision developed the School
Manual on Discipline and Child Protection primarily for teachers, students and other school authorities to learn about discipline
and child protection in school. This is intended as a guide and sets out in detail what is considered appropriate conduct and what
constitute misconduct.

May this School Manual on Discipline and Child Protection ensures conducive, safe learning environment for the holistic
growth thereby upholding the best interest of students.

On behalf of the School Governance and Operations Division, I sincerely express my thanks and appreciation to the teachers and
school heads of the participating schools and districts, the World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. – Bohol, the DepEd
Bohol Legal Section and to all who in one way or another for spearheading this very laudable undertaking.

Congratulations and TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

DESIDERIO V. DELIGERO, Ph. D.

Chief, School Governance & Operations Division

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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL
City of Tagbilaran

MESSAGE
I would like to extend my very special recognition to the Great People who have made possible the crafting of this
School Manual on Discipline and Child Protection.

To Atty. Vanessa Quijano who spearheaded every activity in coming up with this Manual.

To Dr. Desiderio Deligero, Dr. Casiana Caberte and other DepEd Officials who have extended their valuable
knowledge and wisdom shared refining the details of this Manual.

The World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. for the partnership and support from the start up to the finalization
of this Manual.

School officials in Bohol will now have uniformity in imposing discipline among our school children. Through this
Manual, our school children are also afforded with guidelines on how to carry themselves inside and outside the
schools.

School officials will be guided on how to nurture our school children and see to it that every child should be
protected of his rights so that he can realize his full potential.

Furthermore, with the use of this School Manual on Discipline and Child Protection, the schools of the DepEd
Bohol can better serve our school children who are the future leaders of our society.

Congratulations DepEd Bohol Province.

NIMFA D, BONGO, Ed. D., CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

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Section 1: INTRODUCTION

This Manual on Discipline and Child Protection is the product of intensive and serious
deliberation presented by the selected Child Protection Committee Members of the different Elementary
and Secondary Schools in partnership with World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. and Stakeholders
of the Division of Bohol.

The manual is in reference to the Department of Education (DepEd) issuances on Child

Protection Policy (DepEd Order No. 40. s. 2012),pursuant to the pertinent provisions of the 1987
Constitution, DECS Service Manual 2000, Batas Pambansa Bilang 232, United Nation on the Rights of
the Child (UNCRC) and other applicable legislations. It shall take effect June 2018 onwards.

It is subject to periodic reviews and modifications for every after three (3) years as maybe
recommended by the Office of the Principal and approved by the Office of the Schools Division
Superintendent.

Rationale:

The children are the most important resource in the country. They need protection, care, guidance and
education from adults for them to become productive, happy, and agents of positive change in our society.

The school acknowledges that it has a responsibility for the safety and welfare of all the children under its
care. The teachers stand as locus parenti to all their students thus special authority and responsibility over
the students while under their supervision, instruction or custody is mandated.

Towards this end, the Division of Bohol with its educational partners and stakeholders spearheads this
manual to ensure conducive, safe learning atmosphere for the holistic growth that will promote the best
interest of the students.
DepEd Vision, Mission and Core Values:
The DepEd Vision:
We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose values and competencies enable
them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
As a learner-centered public institution, the Department of Education continuously improves itself to
better serve its stakeholders. 

The DepEd Mission:

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based, and
complete basic education where: Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating
environment. Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.

Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and supportive
environment for effective learning to happen.

Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility for
developing life-long learners.

Core Values:
Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan
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Section 2: STATEMENT OF POLICY
Pursuant to the 1987 Constitution, the State shall defend the right of children to assistance,
including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty,
exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to their development (Article XV, Section 3 (2).
The Constitution further provided that all education institutions shall inculcate patriotism and
nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation of the role of national heroes
in the historical development of the country, teach the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical
and spiritual values, develop moral character and personal discipline, encourage critical and creative
thinking, broaden scientific and technological knowledge, and promote vocational efficiency. (Article
XIV, Section 3 (2).

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) aims to protect children from all forms of
physical or mental violence, injury and abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment and
exploitation, including sexual abuse. The same convention establishes the right of the child to education,
and with a view to achieving this right progressively, and on the basis of equal opportunity, it obliges the
government to take measures to encourage regular attendance in school and reduce dropout rates. Thus, it
is mandated that all appropriate measures be undertaken to ensure that school discipline is administered in
a manner consistent with the child’s human dignity, and in conformity with the CRC.

Towards this end, the Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with its partners and
stakeholders, shall ensure that all schools are conducive to the education of children. The best interest of
the child shall be the paramount consideration in all decisions and actions involving children, whether
undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities and
legislative bodies, consistent with the principle of first Call for children, as enunciated in the CRC.
Teachers and learning facilitators especially in learning centers are their substitute parents and are
expected to discharge their functions and duties with this in mind. In this connection, the Family code
empowers the school, its administrators and teachers, r the individual entity or institution engaged in child
care to exercise the special parental authority and responsibility over the child, while under their
supervision, instruction and custody.

The Department recognizes that cases of abuse may arise as a result of the difficult situations
faced by teachers and other officials within and outside school.

DepEd has adopted the policy to provide special protection to children who are gravely
threatened or endangered by circumstances which affect their normal development and over which they
have no control, and to assist the concerned agencies in their rehabilitation.

Furthermore, this Department aims to ensure such special protection from all forms of abuse and
exploitation and care as is necessary for the child’s well-being, taking into account the primary rights and
duties of parents, legal guardians, or other individuals who are legally responsible and exercise custody
over the child. DepEd recognizes the participatory rights of the child in the formulation and
implementation of policies, and in all proceedings affecting them, whether they be victims or aggressors,
either directly, or through a representative.

Accordingly, this Department reiterates a zero tolerance policy for any act of child abuse,
exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse and hereby promulgates this
department Order.
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Section 3: DEFINITION OF TERMS

Section 3.1: (DepEd Bohol additional definition)

Alternative Learning System- is a parallel learning system that provides a viable alternative to the
existing formal education instruction.

Authority – The power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes, jurisdiction, the
right to control, command, or determine.

Complainant– The party reporting/filing the complaint or concern against another party.

Child Protection - All measures taken to prevent and respond to exploitation, neglect, abuse and all other
form of violence against children.

Child Participation – is the right of all children to be listened to, to freely express their views on all
matters that affect them, and to freely express themselves and their thoughts, to associate with others, and
to access information. (Art. 12, UN CRC).

Child Focused Disaster Risk Reduction – An approach to Community Based Disaster Risk
Management (CBDRM) where children are at the heart of the CBDRM process acknowledging their
basic rights to be fulfilled including their right to participate in Disaster Risk Reduction Management.

Discipline–Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training

that produces moral or mental improvement.

Evidence – something (a testimony, writings, or objects) presented in a judicial or administrative

proceeding for the purpose of establishing the truth or falsity of an alleged matter of fact.

Exclusion–Is a penalty on which the school is allowed to exclude or drop the name of the erring student
from the school rolls for being undesirable, and transfer of credentials immediate 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.

Expulsion–is an extreme penalty on an erring student consisting of his exclusion from admission to any
public or private schools in the Philippines and which requires the prior approval of the DepEd Secretary.
The decision of the school on every case involving the penalty of expulsion, together with the
supporting documents or papers shall be forwarded to the Regional Office concerned within ten
(10) days from the termination of the investigation of each case.

Learning Institution – refers to DepEd Schools, Classrooms, Learning Facilities and other institutions or
Learning Centers outside of DepEd which offer theoretical and practical training to Learners.

Participation – is the act of taking part or sharing in something.

Example: Teachers often encourage class participation. (The American Heritage Dictionary)

Prefect of Discipline–A Teacher/or Guidance Designated by the Principal as Prefect of Discipline with
the primary task of implementing the student discipline policies as enumerated under the Manual. He/She
is also an automatic member of the Child Protection Committee.
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Public Display of Affection (PDA) – Inappropriate physical contact including but not limited to, intimate
(physical contact) touching, kissing, lying/leaning to another person, etc. inside the school premises or at
any school sponsored activity.

Regulations - A law, rule, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.

Respondent-Refers to the party responding to the complaint or concern reported regarding his/ her
alleged behavior or actions not in accordance to the School Manual on Discipline and Child Protection.
Rights – A moral, ethical, or legal principle considered as an underlying cause of truth, justice, morality,
or ethics.

School Premises – Includes all land, buildings, facilities and other property in the possession of or
owned, used or controlled by the public school (including adjacent streets and sidewalks).

Suspension – is a penalty in which the school is allowed to deny or deprive an erring student of
attendance in classes for a period not exceeding twenty (20%) percent of the prescribed class days for the
school year or term.

Section 3.2: (as stated in DepEd Order #40 s. 2012)

A. Child – refers to any person below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable to fully
take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or
discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition (RA7610). It also includes
pupils or students who may be eighteen (18) years of age or older but are in school.

B. Children in School – refers to a bona fide pupils, students or learners who are enrolled in the basic
education system, whether regular, irregular, transferee or repeater, including those who have been
temporarily out of school, who are in the school or learning centers premises or participating in
school-sanctioned activities.

C. Pupil, Student or Learner – means a child who regularly attends classes in any level of the basic
education system under the supervision and tutelage of a teacher or facilitator. It also refers to any
person who is enrolled at any DepEd Public Schools and programs. This includes:

 Foreign students
 Students enrolled in modular programs
 Special students
 Alternative Learning

D. School Personnel – means the persons, singly or collectively, working in a public or private school.

a. School Head – refers to the chief executive officer or administrator of a public or private
school or learning center

b. Other School Officials – include other school officers, including teachers, who are
occupying supervisory positions or positions of responsibility, and are involve in policy
formulation or implementation in a school.

c. Academic Personnel – includes all school personnel who are formally engaged in actual
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teaching service or in research assignments, either on full-time or a part-time basis, as well as

those who possess certain prescribed academic functions directly supportive of teaching, such
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as other similar persons. They may include school officials who are responsible for academic
 matters and other school officials.

d. Other Personnel – includes all other non-academic personnel in the school, whatever may be
the nature of their appointment and status of employment

E. Child Protection – refers to programs, services, procedures and structures that are intended to
prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination and violence,

F. Parents – refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parent and the common-law spouse or
partner of the parent.

G. Guardians or Custodians – refers to legal guardians, foster parents and other persons, including
relative or even non-relatives, who have physical custody of the child.

H. School Visitor or Guest – refers to any person who visits the school and has any official business
with the school, and any person who does not have any official business but is found within the
premises of the school. This may include those who are within the school premises for certain
reasons, e.g. student teachers, catechists, service providers, suppliers, bidders, parents and guardians
of other children.

I. Child Abuse – refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not, which includes any of
the following:

1. psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse and emotional

maltreatment;

2. any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or demeans the intrinsic worth and
dignity of a child as a human being;

3. unreasonable deprivation of the child’s basic needs for survival, such as food and shelter;
or

4. failure to immediately give medical treatment to an injured child resulting in serious

impairment of his or her growth and development or in the child’s permanent incapacity
or death.

J. Discrimination against children – refers to an act of exclusion, distinction, restriction or preference

which is based on any ground such as age, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity,
language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, being infected
or affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS),
being pregnant, being a child in conflict with the law, being a child with disability or other status or
condition, and which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment
or exercise by all persons, on an equal footing, of all rights and freedoms.

K. Child Exploitation – refers to the use of children for someone else’s advantage, gratification or profit
often resulting in an unjust, cruel and harmful treatment of the child. These activities disrupt the
child’s normal physical or mental health, education, moral or social emotional development. It
covers situations of manipulation, misuse, abuse, victimization, oppression or ill treatment.
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There are two (2) main forms of child exploitation that are recognized:
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 1. Sexual Exploitation – refers to the abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential
power, or trust, for sexual purposes. It includes, but not limited to forcing a child to
participate in prostitution or the production of pornographic materials whether online
or actual, as a result of being subjected to a threat, deception, coercion, abduction,
force, abuse of authority, debt bondage, fraud or through abuse of a victim’s
vulnerability.

2. Economic Exploitation – refers to the use of the child in work or other activities for
the benefit of others. Economic exploitation involves a certain gain or profit through
the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. This includes,
but is not limited to, child labor, as defined in RA 9231.

L. Violence against children committed in schools - refers to a single act of a series of acts committed
by school administrators, academic and non-academic personnel against a child, which result in or is
likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or other abuses including threats
of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. It includes, but
is not limited to, the following acts:

1. Physical Violence refers to acts that inflict bodily or physical harm. It includes assigning
children to perform tasks which are hazardous to their physical well-being.

2. Sexual Violence refers to acts that are sexual in nature, but is no limited to:

a. rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making demeaning and sexually

suggestive remarks, physically attacking the sexual parts of the victim’s body;
b. forcing the child to watch obscene publications and indecent shows or forcing the
child to do indecent sexual acts and/or to engage or be involved in the creation or
distribution of such films, indecent publication or material; and
c. acts causing or attempting to cause the child to engage in any sexual activity by
force, threat of force, physical or other harm or threat of physical or other harm
or coercion, or through inducements, gifts or favors.

3. Psychological Violence refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or

emotional suffering of the child, such as but not limited to intimidation, harassment, stalking,
damage to property, public ridicule or humiliation, deduction or threat of deduction from
grade or merit as a form of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.

4. Other acts of violence of a physical, sexual or psychological nature that are prejudicial to the
best interest of the child.

5. Bullying or Peer Abuse– refers to willful aggressive behavior that is directed, towards a
particular victim who may be out-numbered, younger, weak, with disability, less confident or
otherwise vulnerable. More particularly:

M. Bullying or Peer Abuse– refers to willful aggressive behavior that is directed, towards a particular
victim who may be out-numbered, younger, weak, with disability, less confident or otherwise
vulnerable. More particularly:

1. Bullying – is committed when a student commits an act or a series of acts directed towards
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another student or a series of single acts directed towards several students in a school setting
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or a place of learning, which results in physical and mental abuse, harassment, intimidation,
or humiliation. Such acts may consists of any one or more of the following:
 a. Threats to inflict a wrong upon the person, honor or property of the person r on
his or her family;

b. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or her daily

activities, with unwanted and obsessive attention;

c. Taking of property;

d. Public humiliation, or public and malicious imputation of a crime or of a vice or

defect, whether real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or
circumstance tending to cause dishonor, discredit or expose a person to contempt;

e. Deliberate destruction or defacement of, or damage to the child’s property;

f. Physical violence committed upon a student, which may or may not result to
harm or injury, with or without the aid of a weapon. Such violence may be in the
form of mauling, hitting, punching, kicking, throwing things at the student
pinching spanking or other similar acts;

g. Demanding or requiring sexual or monetary favors, or exacting money or

property, from a pupil or student; and

h. Restraining the liberty and freedom of a pupil or student.

2. Cyber-bullying – is any conduct defined in the preceding paragraph, as resulting in

harassment, intimidation, or humiliation, through electronic means or other technology, such
as, but not limited to texting, email, instant messaging, chatting, internet, social networking
websites or other platforms or formats.

N. Other acts of abuse by a pupil, student or learner – refers to other serious acts of abuse committed
by a pupil, student or learner upon another pupil, student or learner of the same school, not falling
under the definition of ‘bullying’ in the preceding provisions, including but not limited to acts of
physical, sexual or psychological nature.

O. Corporal punishment – refers to a kind of punishment or penalty impose for an alleged or actual
offense, which is carried out or inflicted for the purpose of discipline, training or control, by a
teacher, school administrator an adult, or any other child who has been given or has assumed
authority or responsibility for punishment or discipline. It includes physical, humiliating or
degrading punishment, including, but not limited to the following:

1. Blows such as, but not limited to, beating, kicking, hitting slapping, or lashing, of any
part of a child’s body, with or without the use of an instrument such as, but not
limited to a cane, broom, stick, whip or belt;

2. Striking of a child’s face or head, such as being declared as a “no contact zone”;

3. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin, dragging, pushing or
throwing of a child;
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4. Forcing a child to perform physically painful or damaging acts such as, but not
limited to, holding a weight or weights for and extended period and kneeling on
 stones, salt, pebbles or other objects;

5. Deprivation of a child’s physical needs as a form of punishment;

6. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pepper, alcohol, or
forcing to swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other materials that can
cause discomfort to threaten the child’s health, safety and sense of security such as,
but not limited to bleach or insecticides, excrement or urine;

7. Tying up a child;

8. Confinement, imprisonment or depriving the liberty of a child;

9. Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or threat of bodily harm, swearing or

cursing, ridiculing or denigrating the child;

10. Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or disrobe, or to put on anything that will
make a child look or feel foolish, which belittles or humiliates the child in front of
others.

11. Permanent confiscation of personal property of pupils, students or learners, except

when such pieces of property pose a danger to the child and,

12. Other analogous acts.

P. Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children – is a way of thinking and a holistic, constructive
and pro-active approach to teaching that helps children develop appropriate thinking and behavior in
the short and long-term and fosters self-discipline. It is based on the fundamental principle that
children are full human beings with basic human rights. Positive discipline begins with setting the
long-term goals or impacts that teachers want to have on their students’ adult lives, and using
everyday situations and challenges as opportunities to teach life-long skills and values to students.

Section 4: Rights of Students

Every learner has the following right:

1. To be treated with respect and dignity.

2. To learn in a safe and secure environment.
3. To have their family informed and involved in matters that affects them.
4. The right to due process on disciplinary actions;
5. The right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality education in
line with national goals as persons with human dignity;
6. The right to avail of school guidance and counseling services toward making decision and in
selecting alternative fields of school work suited to their potentialities;
7. The right to have access to their own school records which shall be maintained and preserved
in a confidential manner by the school
8. The right to prompt action not exceeding thirty (30) days from receipt of request by the
school, to the issuance of official school certificates, diplomas, transcripts of records, grades,
transfer of credentials and similar school documents or records
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9. The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications and to invite resource
persons during assemblies, synopsis, and other activities of similar nature;
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 10. The right to have free but responsible expression of friendly opinions and suggestions, and to
avail of effective channels of communication which is within the framework of tolerance and
respect for others;
11. The right to participate in a school clubs and school approved organizations and societies, for
purposes not contrary to law;
12. The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their own
organizations and from the PTA;
13. The right to exercise their religious belief in the context enunciated in Philippine
Constitution.

Section 5: BEHAVIOR PROTOCOL

Section 5.1: Students’ Duties and Responsibilities

A. Pupils, students and learners shall comply with the school’s regulations, as long as they are in
harmony with their best interests. Pupils, students and learners shall abide to:

1. Come to school on time, attend the flag raising and flag lowering ceremony;
2. Attend school regularly;
3. Respect each other, including physical appearance, religious beliefs, culture, social status and
gender orientation;
4. Abide to the bounds of decency to ensure that all physical contact is appropriate.
5. Not participate in any behavior of another student that is illegal, unsafe or abusive.
6. Preserve and handle with care any school properties and learning facilities.
7. Behave and act in appropriate manner at all times, showing courtesy and respect.
8. Not possess prohibited articles, such as deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic and noxious
substances, cigarettes and pornographic materials.
9. Not perform other similar acts that cause damage or injury to another such as libelous,
slanderous and profane language.
10. Not view, possess, sell and share pornographic videos and pictures within the school
premises.
11. Not cheat on examinations/quizzes, distribute cheating paraphernalia and falsify documents
and signatures
12. Not steal money, property, from the school, teachers or classmates.

An allegation that any of these acts has been committed shall not be used to curtail the child’s
basic rights, or interpreted to defeat the objectives of the Child Protection Policy (Manual).

B. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of development, maturity, and demonstrated
capabilities, with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of other persons;

C. Respect another person’s rights regardless of opinion, status, gender, ethnicity, religion, as well
as everyone’s moral and physical integrity; and

D. Observe the Code of Conduct for pupils, students and learners.

Section 5.2: Parents’ Rights and Responsibilities

Every parent/guardian has to support the child’s education through the following:
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1. Attend School General Parents-Teachers Association Meeting GPTAM, Homeroom Parents-

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Teachers Association Meeting(HPTAM)& other school activities;

 2. Visit school when presence is required;
3. Ask queries of matters unclear to them related to child’s school performance;
4. Provide support to child’s learning activities at home and in school.

In order to maintain an orderly, respectful, and secure educational environment for the pupils and staff, it
is essential that all parents and stakeholders be aware of their responsibilities and adhere to the expected
conduct as set forth in this Manual.

Parents and Guardians are expected to:

1. Recognize that the education of children is a joint responsibility of the parents and the school
community.
2. Ensure that children bring only items appropriate and related to the instructional program at
school.
3. Build good relationships with teachers, other parents and their children's friends.
4. Communicate to School Officials of changes in the home situation that may affect student
conduct or performance.
5. Active participation in all activities, programs, project and parents-teachers conferences initiated
by the school.
6. Prohibit their children/minor students to drive motorcycles and vehicles in going to school
without driver’s license.

Section 5.3: School Personnel Responsibilities

1. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child while under their supervision,
instruction and custody. Authority and responsibility shall apply to all authorized activities
whether inside or outside the premises of the school, entity or institution, which extends to
playing venues, contest venues.
2. Keep them in their care at all times during school activities within and off-campus and support,
educate and instruct them by right precept and good example;
3. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and understanding;
4. Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and mental health at all times
5. Provide them with good and wholesome educational materials, supervise their activities,
recreation and association with others, protect them from bad company and prevent them from
acquiring habits detrimental to their health, studies and morals;
6. Represent them in all matters affecting their interests in school;
7. Inculcate the value of respect and obedience;
8. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may be required under the circumstances;
provided, that in no case shall corporal punishment be inflicted upon them;
9. Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as substitute parents or guardians;
and
10. School personnel shall also strictly comply with the school’s child protection policy.

Section 5.4: Duties and Responsibilities of School

1. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and procedures, and monitor
compliance thereof;
2. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy;
3. Create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse of children and
promotes the implementation of the child protection policy;
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4. Ensure that all pupils, students or learners, school personnel, parents, guardians or custodians and
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visitors and guests are made aware of child protection policy;

5. Organize and convene the Child Protection Committee for the school;
 6. Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of the Child Protection Committee and
Guidance Counselors/Teachers;
7. Conduct disciplinary proceedings in cases of offenses committed by pupils, students or learners.
In the event teachers are involved, the disciplinary authority is the Regional Director as mandated
by the Magna Carta Law of Teachers.
8. Ensure that the participatory and other rights of children are respected and upheld in all matters
and procedures affecting their welfare;
9. Maintain a record of all proceedings in any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence ,
discrimination, bullying or peer abuse and other forms of abuse, and submit after each school
year to the Division Office the report and copy of the intake form (See Annex);
10. Conduct the appropriate training and capability-building activities on child protection measures
and protocols;
11. Ensure the implementation and adherence to the School Manual on Discipline and Child
Protection to be followed by every pupil, student or learner while on school grounds, or when
travelling to and from school, or during a school-sponsored activity, and during lunch period,
whether on or off campus;
12. Adopt such conflict resolution mechanisms that respect the rights of indigenous peoples, provided
that they conform to the Child Protection Policy;
13. Coordinate with the appropriate offices and other agency or instrumentality for appropriate
assistance and intervention, as may be required in the performance of its functions;
14. Coordinate with Department of Social Welfare and Development or, the appropriate government
agencies or non-governmental organizations for reporting abuse, violence, exploitation,
discrimination, bullying and other similar acts and for counseling;
15. Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and other
similar acts are addressed in accordance with the provision of the Department Order.
16. Maintain a Logbook for all Guests and Visitors for safety and monitoring purposes.

Section 5.5: Off –Campus School Mandated Activities

The School Head through the class advisers or coaches are mandated to secure a written parent’s
permission slip in the event of students joining contests, sports activities, immersion and other school
related activities which requires the student to be in another venue other than the school.

The failure of the student to submit Parent’s permission slip on or before the activity prohibits the
student to join the activity/contest.

However, the failure of the class/advisers/coaches/school head to secure the permission slips does
not negate them of any liability or untoward incident arising from the activity.

Section 6: TYPES OF OFFENSES

A. Minor Offenses
Are offenses committed against the provisions of the School Manual on Discipline & Child
Protection. A minor offense warrants a penalty of warning, school service (Elementary – 3o
minutes, High School – 1 hour)

B. Major offenses
Are serious infractions committed against any provisions of the School Manual on Discipline
& Child Protection. Such offenses warrant a more severe penalty of suspension.
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Section 6.1: Penalties

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Minor Offenses and its sanctions
a. Left/lost ID (without Notice of Loss);
1stOffense–1stwarning(oral notice of warning – to the child)
2ndOffense–2ndwarning (written notice of warning to the child and parent)
3rdOffense–3rdwarning (Parent – Teacher conference)
4thOffense–School Service
b. Not properly wearing of ID while inside the campus;
c. Spitting or littering;
d. Wearing of inappropriate campus attire such as:
 Strapless, halter, or tube tops worn without a blouse/sweater cover-up to include tank
tops with less than two inches of fabric across the shoulder on each side 
 Bare midriffs or open back shirts
 Tops that are unbuttoned below the sternum
 Short shorts or skirts, un-hemmed shorts, tight athletic shorts, rolled up short shorts
 Undergarments showing (i.e., baggy pants worn below the waist and low-rider jeans,
bras or sports bras) or lack of undergarments
 Chains or weapons on clothing
 Baseball caps inside the classroom and during class hours.
 Any items of clothing or manner of wearing that disturbs children’s productive learning.

e. Violation of parking regulations (for Senior High School, High School);

f. Disruptingordisturbingclassesbymakingexcessivenoisewithinthepremisesofthe School;
g. Loitering in corridors during class sessions;
h. Disruptive use of mobile phones, or other similar communication devices during classes and
or examination.
i. Any misbehavior or violation of the School Manual during school programs, activities, or
competitions. (catcalling, booing, body shaming, name shaming and other related acts)
j. Disrespect for national symbols;
k. Improper use of lavatories and washrooms;
l. Use and possession of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and alcoholic beverages within the
school premises;
m. Possession of any gambling materials while inside the vicinity of the school premises.

Section 6.2: Exception for the Minor Offense

Except for the Minor Offense particularly (a) (Left/lost ID (without Notice of Loss), the
following are the sanctions for violation of minor offenses:

1st Offense– Warning with written notice. (Oral notice for Grades 1 to 3, written
notice and promise for good conduct for Grades 4-12)
2ndOffense– Parent Teacher Conference
3rdOffense– School Service for 1 to 2 hours (specify the kind/nature of service)

An accumulation of four (4) minor offenses of the student of any nature within one school year shall be
considered a major offense (please refer to Policy no. 2, Major offense).

Section 6.3: School Community Service

May also be imposed upon a student, pupil, learner in lieu of suspension. It may also be imposed
in addition to a suspension if its purpose is to reduce the period of suspension to be rendered by a student.
School service may be done outside the campus, but it must be under the supervision of a school official
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The School Head in imposing School Community Service as an additional penalty or standing
alone as a penalty should enforce worthwhile activities to the student and should refrain from demeaning
and laboring tasks which tends to degrade the dignity of the student.

Section 6.4: Intervention by the School

In all offenses, the school head shall refer the learner to the Guidance Counselor or Guidance
Designate for appropriate counseling sessions, group dynamics and other psycho-social interventions or
activities in accordance to their infractions. The said interventions facilitate the learner for his/her whole
restoration and improve the child’s worth, and self-esteem. School shall maintain confidentiality of
students and learners; unless otherwise the case requires exemptions.

Section 7: MAJOR OFFENSES AND ITS SANCTIONS

A School may suspend an erring student during the school year or term for a maximum period not
exceeding 20% of the prescribed school days. For first and other offenses which are not very serious in
nature, a suspension from school not to exceed three (3) days may be authorized by the principal without
the prior approval of the Division Superintendent. However, parents must be informed by the teacher or
the school principal of any misconduct on the part of their children for which disciplinary action is
necessary.

For a persistent offender or one guilty of a serious offense, a suspension for more than three (3)
days but not longer than one (1) year may be imposed subject to the approval of the Division
Superintendent. An order of suspension for a period of one (1) school year or more, or expulsion from
school can be ordered only by the Secretary upon the recommendation of the school through its findings.

In all cases of suspension, a written promise of future exemplary conduct signed by the
pupil/student and countersigned by his parents or guardian shall be required as a condition for
readmission and must be required in the case of suspension for more than three (3) days.

Section 7.1: Expulsion/Exclusion

The penalty of expulsion or exclusion are extreme forms of administrative sanctions which debars
a student from all public and private schools. To be valid and effective the penalty of expulsion requires
the approval of the Secretary of Education. Expulsion is usually considered proper punishment for gross
misconduct or serious offenses.

Section 7.2: Transferring out a student is not a penalty

The practice of some school heads and guidance counselors in ordering a student to transfer out
to another school because of the commission of an offense is not a valid penalty. Transferring out a
student is not among the penalties that may be imposed upon an erring student, instead of transferring a
student, he must be accorded due process and if evidence warrants, he shall be imposed the appropriate
penalty.

Section 7.3: Withholding Form 137 or Certificate of Good Moral Character

The act of a school in withholding the Form 137 and non-issuance of certificate of good moral
character of students who seek to transfer to another school is unauthorized unless there is lawful ground
for withholding of the same. Such transfer documents may be validly withheld only when the student has
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incurred property accountabilities to the school.

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 The certificate of good moral character may likewise be withheld if a student has committed a
school offense and the matter is pending investigation or has been resolved but the imposition of the
penalty has not been implemented. However, the withholding of the certificate of good moral character
even for a valid reason shall not be for an unreasonable period of time. The student after having served
the penalty imposed by the school and who has undergone an intervention or reformatory process and
who had understood the consequences of his actions shall be entitled to the issuance of certificate of good
moral character.

Section 8: CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

The use of corporal punishment by teachers, imposing manual work or degrading tasks as
penalty, meting out cruel and unusual punishments of any nature, holding a pupil/student/learner to
unnecessary ridicule, the use of epithets and expressions tending to destroy the pupil/student/learner’s
self-respect and the permanent confiscation of the personal property of pupils/students/learners are
forbidden.

School officials shall have the right to impose appropriate and reasonable disciplinary measures
in case of minor offenses or infractions of good discipline. However, no cruel or physically harmful
punishment shall be imposed or applied against any pupil, student or learner.

Section 8.1 Major Offenses

a-Suspension for a period of not more than three (3) days by the School Head
without School Community Service;
b- Suspension for a period of not more than three (3) days by the School Head
with School Community Service
c-Suspension for a period of more than three (3) days but not more than one (1)
year recommended by the School Head and approved by the Schools Division
Superintendent;
d – Expulsion or Exclusion.

Occurrence and Sanction

Type of Major Offense 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1. Any act of dishonesty such as but not limited
to the following:
1.1. Cheating in examinations, unauthorized a b c
possession/use of notes or any materials
relevant to the examination during the
exam;
1.2. Copying or allowing another student to a b c
copy from one’s examination papers,
thesis, and similar materials;
1.3. Communicating(through any medium) a b c
with another student/any other person
(inside or outside examination room)
during examination, without permission
from the professor or proctor;
1.4. Plagiarism, or submitting another a b C
person’s work as one’s own;
1.5. Other forms of cheating during a b C
examination, or any other academic
work;
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1.6. Falsification of documents, forgery and

or any similar acts of alteration but not
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limited to:
 1.6.1. alteration or misuse of school b c
documents in connection with
official matters;
1.6.2. alteration or misuse of school b c
records or credentials;
1.6.3. publication, dissemination a b C
including in social media any
false information about the
school administration, its
officials, faculty members, or
students;
1.6.4. unauthorized use of school seal; a b C
2. Accumulation of any four (4) or more minor a b C
offenses of any nature within one (1) School
Year.
3. Physical injury/assault upon any member of b c
the faculty, administration, staff; or any
student, personnel, or visitor of the Institute.
4. Any acts of threat either physical or by means b c
of any medium of communications including
but not limited to: oral, through social media,
and using any electronic gadgets against any
school officials, faculty member, employee,
student and or any visitor of the School.
5. Discourtesy in any form (physical/ oral,
written) by means of any medium of
communication, such as, but not limited to;
5.1. Bullying, defamation, inciting to fight, a b C
and/or any abusive behavior committed
against any student;
5.2. Disrespect toward any faculty member, a b c
or any official of the Institute or his
authorized representative.
5.3. Failure to comply with the deadline a b c
given/ set to complete the given
disciplinary sanction and/or to submit
an explanation letter for commission of
any of the minor offense; unless
justified.
6. Any other conduct which threatens, a b c
endangers, or adversely affects the health or
safety of any person inside the School
premises.
7. Illegal possession of deadly weapon of any b c
kind and or use of explosives, incendiary
devices, and/or any other similar devices.
8. Forcible entry to the campus a b c
9. Stealing, attempting and/or facilitating to steal a b c
10. Vandalism, or the willful or negligent a b c
destruction of any property of the School
which includes, but is not limited to such acts
a stearing of for defacing any library book,
magazine or periodical; writing, drawing, or
posting unauthorized notices on walls or
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pieces of furniture, breakage of glass,

windows, showcases, cabinet doors, electrical
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and mechanical devices or contrivances;

 unauthorized removal of official notices and
posters from bulletin boards and other similar
acts, or causing other damage to any property
of the School
11. Unauthorized/misuse of emergency switch a b c
such as but not limited to fire alarms,
activation of water sprinklers and the likes
12. Hazing or the infliction of any physical or b c
mental harm or ordeal on any person, which
injures, degrades, or disgraces or that tends to
injure, degrade, or disgrace any fellow student
or any person in the School
13. Forming, recruiting, and/or joining any b c
surreptitious or clandestine organization like
fraternities and sororities, or other
associations formed for illegal, immoral,
unethical purposes, or those not officially
recognized by the Office of Student Activities
or not listed in the official list of organizations
14. Illegal possession, use, sale, disposal, or c
distribution of prohibited/controlled drugs or
chemicals and or other banned substances but
not limited to: LSD, marijuana, heroin, shabu,
amphetamines, rugby, solvent, vulca seal,
barbiturates or opiates in any form within the
premises or immediate vicinity of the School
15. Unauthorized possession and/or drinking of b c
alcoholic beverages within the premises of the
School whether or not in connection with an
official school activity approved by the
School Heads; drinking outside the premises
of the School in connection with an official
school activity approved by the School Head;
or entering the campus under the influence of
alcohol
16. Public display of Affection (PDA), which a b C
offends or tends to offend the sensibilities of
the Academic Community or inappropriate
intimate physical contact including, but not
limited to: intimate touching, kissing,
hugging, lying / leaning on another person,
etc. within the school premises or at any
school-sponsored activity
17. Possession/Engaging in lewd, obscene, a b C
pornographic materials or immoral conduct
within the campus premises
18. Engaging in any form of gambling within the a b C
premises of the School
19. Smoking at any time within the school a b C
premises
20. All forms of student protests whose distinctive b c
characteristics are physical force, violence,
threat and intimidation
21. Posting and/or distributing literature, a b c
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pamphlets, pictures, news items or any

announcement whatsoever without any written
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permit from the School Head

22. Organizing, participating in and/or supporting a b c
any activity inside or outside the school
campus, without approval from the School
Principal
23. Instigating or leading an illegal strike or b c
similar activities resulting in disruption or
stoppage of classes
24. Unauthorized collection or extortion of b c
money, or other instruments of monetary
equivalent from any student, faculty member,
or employee, whether or not in connection
with matters pertaining to the School
25. Embezzlement of funds of a student a b c
organization or student council
26. Willful failure to comply with instruction a b c
(either oral or written), summons and/or
notices given/issued for purposes of
investigation conducted in connection with
discipline related offenses, or any matters
related/ in connection to the official function
of the Institute in accordance with law of the
land
27. Perjury, lying or giving false statements in b c
any administrative/disciplinary proceeding
and/or presenting false documents to mislead
an investigation during the
administrative/disciplinary proceedings
28. Any other acts that compromise the name and a b c
reputation of School as a premier educational
institution
The School Head is the ultimate disciplinary authority of the learners. However, she/he may
appoint a Prefect of Discipline who is not the Guidance Counselor, if applicable. In all decisions
affecting the imposition of disciplinary penalties it is the discretion of the School Head to impose the
same within the limitations provided for this manual.

Section 9: DUE PROCESS IMPOSING DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The minimum standards that must be met to satisfy the demands of procedural due process are:

1. The students/pupils/learners and parents/guardians must be informed in writing of the nature and
cause of any accusation against them;
2. They shall have the right to answer the charges against them, with the assistance of counsel, if
desired;
3. They shall be informed of the evidence against them;
4. They shall have the right to adduce/secure evidence in their own behalf; and
5. The evidence must be duly considered by the investigating committee or official designated by
the school authorities to hear and decide the case.

Section 9.1: Extent of a School Disciplinary Authority

There are instances when the school might be called upon to exercise its power over its student or
students for acts committed outside the school and beyond school hours in the following:
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a. In cases of violations of school policies or regulations occurring in connection with a school

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sponsored activity off-campus; or

 b. In cases where the misconduct of the student involves his status as a student or affects the good
name or reputation of the school.
Section 10: DISCUSSION ON DUE PROCESS REQUIREMENT IN IMPOSING DISCIPLINARY
SANCTIONS

Section 10.1: Notice to Parents

The requirement of notice or the right to be notified requires that the parents or guardian in the
absence of the former shall be notified of the complaint against their child. The school head must ensure
that the parents or guardians of the child-offender are informed in writing of the nature of the complaint
against their child or ward. The notice to the parents shall specifically detail the acts allegedly committed
by the child as well as the schedule and venue of the hearing or dialogue to be conducted by the school
disciplinary committee/Child Protection Committee in cases of child protection violation.

Section 10.2: Minutes of the Hearing/Meeting

It is a must that any hearing conducted for the purpose of affording the student the right to defend
himself shall be reduced in writing. The recorded minutes shall form part of the records of the case and
which shall be given to the parties concerned. Such minutes shall contain the details of the complaint as
well as the particulars of how the parents were informed of their child’s alleged infractions and the
manifestations or comments of the parents. It shall also contain a clear directive to the parents of their
right to submit their answer or explanation to the complaint against their child.

Section 10.3: Proportionality of Penalty

The penalty to be imposed upon a student must be proportionate to the offense committed. There
must be proportionality between the offense committed and the sanction imposed. If this is not followed,
the element of arbitrariness intrudes and the school officials may be held liable for grave abuse of their
authority.

The school rules governing discipline and the corresponding sanctions therefor must be clearly
specified and defined in writing and made known to the student and/or their parents or guardians.
Schools shall have the authority and prerogative to promulgate such rules and regulations as they may
deem necessary from time to time effective as of the date of their promulgation unless otherwise
specified.

The imposition of disciplinary sanctions requires observance of procedural due process. And it
bears stressing that due process in disciplinary cases involving students does not entail proceedings and
hearings similar to those prescribed for actions and proceedings in courts to those prescribed for actions
in proceedings in courts of justice. The proceedings in student discipline cases is summary by nature; and
cross-examination is not an essential part thereof.

Section 10.4: Requirements before Issuance of Decision

A student who is subject to a disciplinary action is entitled to be informed of the decision of the
school. No sanction for a serious offense that carries either suspension or expulsion can be issued
verbally. The decision of a school need not follow the format followed by the regular courts or of quasi-
judicial tribunals.

Section 10.5: Implementation of the Decision

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the decision cannot be given personally, efforts shall be exerted to ensure that the decision shall be
received by the parents and the student by acceptable forms such as registered mail or parcel. The school
head must take note that the decision shall only take effect after the student and parent have received the
decision of the school.

Section 11: SPECIAL LAWS ON CHILD PROTECTION

Section 11.1: Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in Schools

A complaint for bullying or peer abuse shall be acted upon by the School Head following the
procedures herein set forth:

a. Bullying – Upon the filing of a complaint or upon notice by a school personnel or official of any
bullying or peer abuse incident, the same shall be immediately reported to the School Head, who
shall inform the parents or guardian of the victim and the offending child, in a meeting called for
the purpose. The victim and the offending child shall be referred to the Child Protection
Committee for counseling and other interventions. The penalty of reprimand, if warranted, may
be impose by the School Head in the presence of the parents or guardians.

If bullying is committed for a second or subsequent time, after the offending child has received
counseling or other interventions, the penalty of suspension for not more than one (1) week may
be imposed by the School Head, if such is warranted. During the period of suspension, the
offending child and the parents or guardians maybe required to attend further seminar and
counseling. The School Head shall likewise ensure that the appropriated interventions counseling
and other services, are provided for the victim or victims of bullying.

b. Bullying that result in serious physical injuries or death – If the bullying or peer abuse
resulted in serious physical injuries or death, whenever appropriate, the case shall be dealt with in
accordance with the provisions of RA9344 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

c. Procedure – In all cases where the imposable penalty on the offending child is suspension,
exclusion or expulsion, the following minimum requirements of due process shall be complied
with:

1. The child and the parents or guardians must be informed of the complaint in writing;
2. The child shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint in writing, with the
assistance of the parents or guardian;
3. The decision of the school head must be in writing, stating the fact and the reasons for the
decision;
4. The decision of the school head may be appealed, as provided in the existing rules of the
Department.

Section 11.2: Implementation of Non-Punitive Measures

Depending on the gravity of the bullying committed by any pupil, student learner, the school may impose
other non-punitive measures in lieu of punitive measures. In accordance with the principles of Positive
and Non-Violent Discipline.

Section 12: RULES AND PROCEDURES IN HANDLING CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION,

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The following acts are hereby prohibited and shall be penalized in administrative proceedings as
Grave or Simple Misconduct depending on the gravity of the act and its consequences, under the existing
laws, rules and regulations:

1. Child Abuse
2. Discrimination Against Children
3. Child Exploitation
4. Violence Against Children in School
5. Corporal Punishment
6. Any Analogous or Similar Acts
Section 12.1: Offense Committed in Child Abuses

If the person complained of committed any of the prohibited acts under the Child Protection
Policy and it was established that there is a clear intent to violate the same, he shall be liable for grave
misconduct.

Misconduct is defined as a transgression of some established and definite rule of action, more
particularly, unlawful behavior or gross negligence by a public officer. The misconduct is grave if it
involves any of the additional elements of corruption, willful intent to violate the law, or to disregard
established rules, which must be established by substantial evidence. As distinguished from simple
misconduct, the elements of corruption, clear intent to violate the law, or flagrant disregard of established
rule, must be manifest in charge of grave misconduct

Section 12.2: Form of Report or Complaint

Incidents of a child abuse may be reported to any school personnel either in writing or verbally.
But if the report is oral, the reporter must make a written report as soon as practicable after the oral report
is made and in order to be considered a valid complaint it shall conform to the required contents and form
of a valid complaint.

Section 12:3: Contents of a Formal Complaint for Child Abuse

Under the Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department of Education in Administrative Cases, a
complaint must be under oath and shall be written in a clear, simple, and concise language, and must
contain the following:

a. Full name and address of the complainant;

b. Full name and address of the person complained of as well as his position and office in the
Department of Education;
c. A narration of the relevant and material facts which should show the acts or omissions as
allegedly committed by the person;
d. Certified true copies of documentary evidence and affidavits of his witnesses if any; and
e. Certification or statement on non-forum shopping.

Under Section 8 of the said DepEd Revised Rules of Procedure, the Disciplining Authority shall
dismiss the complaint if the same is not in accordance with the required form.

Section 12.4: Reportorial Duty in Child Abuse Cases

The School personnel who receives a report concerning child abuse, exploitation, and violence
and discrimination incident shall immediately inform or forward the written report to the school
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Section 12.5: Investigation and Reporting

The conduct of investigation and reporting of cases of a child abuse, exploitation, violence or
discrimination, shall be done expeditiously, as herein provided:(as stated in DepEd Order #40 s. 2012)

A. The School Head or the Schools Division Superintendent, upon receipt of the Complaint, shall
forward the same, within forty-eight (48) hours, to the Disciplining Authority, who shall then
issue an Order for the conduct of a fact finding investigation, not later than seventy-two (72)
hours, from submission. These periods shall be strictly observed, except when justified by
circumstances beyond their control; provided, that, if the person complained of is a non-teaching
personnel, the Schools Division Superintendent shall cause the conduct of a fact finding
investigation within the same period.
B. If a complaint is not sufficient in form, the concerned School Head, Schools Division
Superintendent or Disciplining Authority shall immediately inform the complainant of the
requirements of a formal complaint. Upon the filing of the formal complaint, the same shall be
acted upon pursuant to the preceding paragraphs.
C. The conduct of fact finding investigation shall be in accordance with the Revised Rules of
Procedure of the Department of Education in Administrative Cases. Pending investigation, upon
referral of the School Principal or Guidance Counselor/Teacher, the Local Social Welfare and
Development Officer (LSWDO) of the concerned local government unit shall assess the child and
provide psycho-social intervention to help the child victim recover from whatever trauma he or
she has experienced as a result of the abuse. The offender shall likewise undergo psycho-social
intervention, if such is warranted.

If prima facie case exists based on Investigation Report, and the records, a Formal Charge shall
be issued by the Disciplining Authority, which may be the basis for the issuance of an Order of
Preventive Suspension or as an alternative, reassignment of the offending party, as may be
warranted. The respondent may be place under preventive suspension pending investigation, for
a period of ninety (90) days, if the injury or abuse committed against a child is so grave, as to
render the child unable to attend his or her classes. The respondent may also be preventively
suspended to preclude the possibility of influencing or intimidating witnesses.

The respondent may file a Motion for Reconsideration with the Disciplining Authority or may
elevate the same to the Civil Service Commission by way of an Appeal within fifteen (15) days
from receipt thereof.

D. The Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department of Education in Administrative Cases shall
apply in all other aspects.

E. A complaint for education-related sexual harassment as defined under Resolution No. 01-0940 of
the Civil Service Commission, must be in writing, signed and sworn to by the complainant. It
shall contain the following:

1. The full name and address of the complainant;

2. The full name, address and position of the respondent;
3. A brief statement of the relevant facts;
4. Evidence, in support of the complainant, if any;
5. A certification of non-forum shopping.

E.1. The Complainant shall be referred to the Committee on Decorum and Investigation.
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Upon receipt of the complaint, the Committee shall require the person complained of to submit
his or her Counter Affidavit/Comment, which shall be under oath, not later than three (3) days
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from receipt of the notice, furnishing the complainant a copy thereof, otherwise the Counter-
 Affidavit or Comment shall be considered as not filed.

E.2. The procedure for the conduct of an investigation and all other related incidents, shall be
in accordance with the rules under Resolution No. 01-0940 of the Civil Service Commission.
Provided, that, if the respondent is a teacher, the composition of the Formal Investigating
Committee shall be in accordance with Section 9 of RA4670.

F. The Regional Directors shall periodically monitor and keep a record of all reported child abuse
cases, and submit a final consolidated regional report to the office of the Undersecretary for Legal
and Legislative Affairs and the Undersecretary for Regional Operations.

G. Failure to submit an incident report or to render a decision involving the case within the
prescribed period, without justifiable cause, shall be a ground for administrative action for neglect
of duty against the responsible official.

H. The Office of the Undersecretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs shall compile the regional
reports and submit an annual report to the Secretary.

Section 12.6: Jurisdiction

Complaints of child abuse, violence, discrimination, exploitation, bullying and other acts of abuse
under this Department Order shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Department, and shall not be
brought for amicable settlement before the Barangay, subject to the existing laws, rules and regulations.
Complaints for acts committed by persons not under the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Authority of the
Department shall be referred to the appropriate authorities.

Hence, even if the parties executed and amicable settlement, it will not preclude the disciplining
authority in the DepEd to conduct its investigation, and impose disciplinary sanctions against the
offender. More importantly, the grievance committees of the schools have absolutely no jurisdiction
over cases involving abuse.

Section 12.7: Confidentiality

In child abuse, violence, discrimination, exploitation, bullying or peer abuse and other acts of
abuse by a pupil, student or learners, the identity or other information that may reasonably identify the
pupil, student or learner, whether victim or offender, the school should withheld from the public to protect
his or her privacy.

On the other hand, the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers protects the rights of teachers and
no publicity shall be given to any disciplinary action against a teacher during the pendency of his or her
case.

Section 12.8: Criminal and Civil Liability

Criminal and civil liability arising from child abuse, discrimination, exploitation, and other acts
of abuse are separate and distinct, and shall not be a bar to the filing of an administrative case under these
guidelines.

Section 13: ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

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All public elementary and secondary schools shall establish a Child Protection Committee (CPC):
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Section 13.1: Composition of Child Protection Committee

The Child Protection Committee (CPC) shall be composed of the following:

1. School Head/Administrator – Chairperson

2. Guidance Counselor/Teacher – Vice-Chairperson
3. Representative of the Teachers as designated by the Faculty Club
4. Representative of the Parents as designated by the Parents-Teachers Association
5. Representative of the pupils, students and learners as designated by the Supreme Student
Council
6. Representative from the Community as designated by the Punong Barangay, preferably a
member of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).

Section 13.2: Duties and Responsibilities

The CPC shall perform the following functions:

1. Draft a school child protection policy with a code of conduct and a plan to ensure child
protection and safety, which school be reviewed every three (3) years.
2. Initiate information dissemination programs and organize activities for the protection of
children from abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying or peer abuse;
3. Develop and implement a school-based referral and monitoring system;
4. Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from significant harm
based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs;
5. Identify, refer and if, appropriate, report to the appropriate offices cases involving child
abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying;
6. Give assistance to parents or guardians, whenever necessary in securing expert guidance
counseling from the appropriate offices or institutions;
7. Coordinate closely with the Women and Child Protection Desks of the Philippine
National Police, the Local Social Welfare and Development Office (LSWDO), other
government agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), as may be
appropriate;
8. Monitor the implementation of positive measures and effective procedures in providing
the necessary support for the child and for those who care for the child; and
9. Ensure that the children’s right to be heard are respected and upheld in all matters and
procedure affecting their welfare.

SUPPLETORY EFFECT
All School Manual before the effectivity of this Division Handbook for Discipline and Child
Protection, remains valid so long as the contents are not inconsistent with the latter. The School Rules
and Regulations not found in the Division Handbook but are found in their respective school manual
serves as a suppletory effect. In case of conflict between the Division Manual and the School Manual, the
prevailing Departmental Orders and DECS Service Manual 2000 shall prevail
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REFERENCES

1. DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2012 “DepEd Child Protection Policy”

2. DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2013 “Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No.
10627 Otherwise Known as the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”

3. DECS Service Manual 2000

4. Mapua Institute of Technology-Senior High School Student Discipline Handbook

5. 101 Things You Need to Know About Administrative Investigations in the Department of
Education by Atty. Wade A. Latawan
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6. Student Discipline by Atty. Wade A. Latawan

7. Magna Carta of Teachers

8. Article 218 & 219 of the Civil Code of the Philippines

9. “Q&A” On Governance for Basic Education on Policies, Guidelines and Regulations Governing
Public and Private Schools and on Education Laws with the Annotated 2010 Revised Manual of
Regulations for Private Schools in Basic Education as Amended by Atty. Franklin C. Sunga

FORMS

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Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL
City of Tagbilaran

INTAKE SHEET
(For Child Protection)

I. INFORMATION
A. VICTIM/S:
Name: __________________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________ Age: _________ Sex: ___________
Grade/Yr. & Section: _______________Adviser: _________________

Parents:
Mother: _______________________________Age: ______________
Occupation: ______________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________

Father: _______________________________Age: _______________

Occupation: ______________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________

B. COMPLAINANT

Name: _________________________________________________
Relationship to the Victim: ___________________________________
Address and Contact Number:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________

C. RESPONDENT

C-1. If respondent is a School Personnel

Name: ___________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ________________ Age: ___________ Sex: ___________
Address and Contact Number:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________

C-2. If respondent is a Student

Name: __________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________ Age: _______ Sex: ___________
Grade/Yr. & Section: _______________________________

Parents/Guardian:

Parents/Guardian: __________________________ Age: ___________

Occupation: ___________________________
Address and Contract No.:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________

II. DETAILS OF THE CASE:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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III. ACTION TAKEN:

1.
 2.
3.

IV. RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.
2.
3.

Prepared by:

________________________
(Signature Over Printed Name)
________________________
(Designation)
________________________
(Date)

CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON CASES OF CHILD AT RISK (CAR)

School/Division/Region:
Period Covered:
I. CHILDREN AT RISK (CAR)
No. of Students
Classification Action Taken
Male Female
1 Victim of Abuse (sexual, physical, psychological, mental, economic and other
mean
2 Victim of Neglect
3 Coming from a dysfunctional family or without parent or guardian
4 Being member of a gang
5 Living in a community with a higher level of criminality
6 Living in a situation of armed conflict
7 Committed a Status Offense under Section 57 of RA 9344, as amended
8 Prostituted Children
9 Mendicant under PD 1563
10 Solvent/Rugby User
11 Others
II. Description of action taken by the school or division to alleviate the risk factors of the CAR:

Prepared by: Noted by:

Designation Principal/Superintendent/Regi
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 CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF CICL

SCHOOL/DIVISION/REGION:
PERIOD COVERED:

A. Consolidated Report on Incidents of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)

Intervention/Diversi
Learner's Reference Number (LRN) Age Sex (M/F) Case/Violation
Program

B. Description of any intervention program or diversion program that the school or division initiated or adopted which fa
reintegration of CICL in the school and community.

Prepared by : Noted by:

Designation Principal/Superintendent/Regional Director

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 SCHOOL-BASED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF BULLYING

SCHOOL-BASED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF BULLYING

SCHOOL YEAR _________________

_____________________________________
School: _ Classification: (Public/Private): _________________________________________
Address _____________________________________
: _ Level: (Kindergarten/Elementary/Secondary):_______________________________

Nature of Bullying Victim(s) Perpetrator(s) Status

Date of Cyber (Resolved
Gender Retaliatio /
Place of Physical Social Bullyin Sex Action Recommendatio
-Based n Nam Sex Pending/
Inciden g Age (M/F Name Age Taken n
e (M/F) Referred
t ) to other
M F M F M F M F M F
Agency)

Note: Bullying is perpetrated by a student against another student which may be:
* Physical - unwanted physical contact (punching, shoving, pushing, kicking, slapping, holding, headlocks, etc.)
* Social - refers to any deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social behavior intended to hurt or belittle an individual (name calling, labeling, etc)
* Gender-Based - refers to any act that humiliates or excludes a person on the basis of perceived or actual sexual orientation gender identity
*Cyber-Bullying - any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means (texting, email, chatting, online games,
etc.)

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Reviewed and Conformed by: Prepared by:

Page
_________________________
_______________________ __
Name and Designation Name and Designation
_________________________
 SCHOOL-BASED REPORT ON INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE
SCHOOL YEAR _________________
School: ________________________________ Classification: (Public/Private): _______________________________
Address: ________________________________ Level: (Kindergarten/Elementary/Secondary):____________________
Nature of Abuse Victims Perpetrators
Relation
Verbal/ Name Name Status (Resolved/
Date of ship to Action
Physical Sexual Psycho (Lastname, Sex (Lastname, Sex Pending/ Referred to
Incident Age Age the Taken
logical Firstname, (M/F) Firstname, (M/F) other Agency)
M.I.) M.I.)
Victim
M F M F M F

Note:
* Child Abuse refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not, which includes any of the following:
* Physical-refers to acts that inflict bodily harm and which subjects children to perform tasks which are hazardous to the physical well-being
* Sexual-refers to acts that are sexual in nature such as rape, sexual harassment, sexually demeaning remarks, forcing children to watch obscene publications or shows, etc.
*Psychological-refers to acts or omissions causing or likely to cause mental or emotional suffering to the child which include intimidation, harassment, stalking, public ridicule,
threat of deduction from grade or merit as a form of punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.
* Relationship to the Victim refers to relatives (father, mother, cousin, etc.) or school personnel (teachers and non-teaching staff)
* No amicable settlement for any acts of child abuse.

Reviewed and Conformed by: Prepared by:

_________________________ _____________________________
Name and Designation Name and Designation
_________________________ _____________________________
Date Date

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PARENT’S CONSENT/PERMISSION SLIP
I/WE ___________________________________________, permit/s my
(Name of PARENT/GUARDIAN) Name of Student: _____________________________
 
SON/DAUGHTER__________________________________ to join the Mr. & Mrs. ______________________________
(Name of Student) (Address) ______________________________
___________________________________________________   
(Name of School) You are directed to attend the case conference/investigation to be held on
___________________________________________________ __________________ (date) at ___________________ (time) at
(Name of Activity and Venue)
______________________________________ (Office) on the complaint filed
on _________________________________________________ by ______________________________ against you. You have the right to be
(Date of Activity)
assisted by your parents or by a lawyer, if you desire.
to be accompanied by ____________________________________.  
(Name of Coach or Teacher) You failure to attend is considered a waiver of your right to be heard.
 

I/WE, confirm that the signature below is our true and genuine signature as our  
consent in permitting our son/daughter ________________________of joining   Discipline Committee Chairman
the activity.  
 Proof of Service
 
 Received copy: ________________________ Date _______________

_________________________
Parent/Guardian
(Signature Above Printed Name)

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DISCIPLINARY NOTIFICATION SLIP ________________________________
(Name of School)
 ________________________________ ________________________________
(Address) (Address)

SUSPENSION SLIP RETURN TO SCHOOL NOTICE

Name of Student: ____________________ Grade/Section: ____________ Date: _________ Time In: ______
Teacher: ___________________________ Date: __________________
Name of the Student: _________________________________________
Violation: Teacher: ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ Complaint: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________ Action Taken: _______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Advised to:

Reported by: ( ) go to the SCHOOL HEAD

( ) return to CLASS
___________________________
Signature Over Printed Name of the
Teacher
_______________________ _________________________
Signature Over Printed Name Signature Over Printed Name
of the Adviser of the School Head
REPLY SLIP

I, ________________________________________, parent/guardian of
____________________________________, received this letter and will take
an appropriate action on this.

_______________________________
Signature Over Printed Name of the Parent

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(Letterhead)
(Name of School)
  
ON THE COMPLAINT OF _____________
AGAINST _________________ IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, as it has been established that Rex Guzman has
x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - -x indeed inflicted injury upon Neil Desiderio. The Committee recommends that Rex
Guzman be suspended for a period of twenty days.
 
 
INVESTIGATION REPORT
(sample only)
Discipline Committee
I. The parties ___________________ ____________________
    
Complainant is the father of Neil Desiderio, a third year high school student, (School) _____________________
against Rex Guzman, his classmate. Neil belong to Section 1 while Rex is at Section 3.  

II. The complaint  Approved:

    
Complainant alleged that on August 10, 2010 at the around 3:00 o’clock in the _____________________
afternoon, Rex Guzman, without apparent reason stabbed his son on his nape while he
was then standing at the gymnasium watching volleyball games among fourth year
(Principal)
students, using a sign pen. His son was brought to the school clinic but because of the
profuse bleeding he was rushed to the hospital. He was confined for one week.
 
In his answer to the complaint assisted by his parents, Rex Guzman avers that in the
morning of August 10, 2010 he was also assaulted by Neil. That on his way to the
canteen together with his classmate at Section 3, Neil, who is seated on the bench
located along the way to the canteen, suddenly stretch his right leg causing Rex to lose
his balance and fell on the ground. Neil even teased him while he is on the ground then
immediately left. He felt extreme humiliation. That this is not the first time that he was
offended by Neil; he belittles him. When they played as team in the basketball game, he
was shouted by Neil “bobo” when he lost the ball in favor of the opposing team.

III. Findings
 
The hearing held on September 01, 2010 by the Committee was attended by both
students with their respective parents. Rex is also assisted by Mr. Henry Subido, his
uncle working at the National Bureau of Investigation.
 
The Committee found in the course of inquiry that said students are often in conflict
with each other together with their friends even outside school campus. The two
witnesses of Neil, namely: KerbyTongco and Sherwin Garpida affirmed their
statements that they saw in their own eyes that Rex has stabbed Neil. Rex did not deny

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having stabbed Neil but reiterates his answer to the complaint. He also asked that Neil
should also be disciplined because he is naughty and boast. He victimizes weak and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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helpless like him. The Guidance Counselor, when asked has no record thereof. No
complaint has been brought to her office against Neil.
1. Department of Education – Bohol Division
a. Danao National High School
Nimfa D. Bongo, Ed. D., CESO V b. Cantubod National High School
Schools Division Superintendent c. Magtangtang National High School
d. Cantubod Elementary School
Desiderio V. Deligero, Ph. D. e. Danao Central Elementary School
Chief, School Governance & Operations Division f. Magtangtang Elementary School
g. Remedios Elementary School
Dr. Casiana P. Caberte h. San Carlos Elementary School
OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Sagbayan District
Atty. Vanessa A. Hontucan-Quijano a. San Agustin National High School
Attorney III b. JAPER Memorial National High School
c. Eugenio V. Amores High School
MR. Lope S. Hubac d. Canmano Elementary School
Education Program Supervisor I e. Canmaya Centro Elementary School
f. Sagbayan Central Elementary School
Mr. Guy G. Aranjuez g. Sagbayan Sur Elementary School
Legal Assistant I h. San Agustin Elementary School
i. Sta. Cruz Elementary School
2. World Vision Development Foundation, Inc.- Bohol Cluster of j. Ubojan Elementary School
Area Programs
Inabanga District
Engr. Ernesto I. Macabenta, Ph. D.
Associate Director, Visayas Field Office a. Dagnawan Integrated High School
b. San Jose National High School
Marlie S. Lopez c. Dagnawan Elementary School
Child Protection Specialist, Visayas Field Office
San Isidro District
Mark Francis M. Nasayao
Programme Manager, Bohol Cluster a. San Isidro National High School
b. Cabanugan Integrated High School
Manette F. Lerion c. Caimbang Elementary School
Area Program Team Leader – Bohol 04-02 d. Causwagan Primary School
e. Masonoy Primary School
f. San Isidro Central Elementary School
Ubay District

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3. Participating Schools:
a. Bay-ang Elementary School

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Danao District b. Benliw Elementary School
 c. Biabas Elementary School I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the SCHOOL
d. Camambugan Elementary School MANUAL ON DISCIPLINE AND CHILD PROTECTION. I understand
e. Katarungan Elementary School that it contains important information on policies and procedures. I realize this
f. Tuboran Elementary School handbook is not intended to cover every situation which may arise but is simply
g. Pangpang Elementary School a general guide to refer to. I understand that is it my responsibility to
h. Sinandigan Elementary School familiarize myself with the information and that I agree with the policies and
i. San Pascual Elementary School rules of the school. I further understand and acknowledge that the Division
j. San Vicente Elementary School may change, add or delete any policies or provisions in third handbook as it
k. San Isidro Elementary School sees fit in its sole judgment and discretion.
l. Gov. Boyles Elementary School
m. Camambugan National High School
n. Biabas Trade High School STUDENT’S NAME: ______________GRADE/SECTION: _________
o. San Pascual Agricultural National High School
p. Ubay National Science High School PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S PRINTED NAME: ___________________

Talibon District PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE: _______________________

a. Mayor Catalino Y. Casoyla Memorial High School DATE: ______________________

PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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