Sfs Hs Handbook 2011-2012 for Implementation

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SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOLSta. Ana, Manila, Philippines

High School Department

STUDENTS HANDBOOK

SY 2011-2012

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

The guiding Philosophy of Franciscan Education is two-fold:

evangelization-formation, and excellence and competence in the secular

field of studies.

VISION-MISSION-GOALS

Vision

A community of academic excellence and competence imbibed with

Catholic-Franciscan values.

Mission

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We are called to evangelize and promote the holistic formation of the youth

through Catholic-Franciscan values and relevant quality education.

Goals

Promote the Franciscan values of simplicity, humility, justice and peace,joyful brotherhood, and reverence for creation by witnessing to them in

daily life;

Instill Catholic-Christian values through Religion classes, outreachprograms and parish involvements;

Develop creative, analytical, and critical thinking with high sense ofChristian moral values;

Use their God-given talents at the service of family, church, and society;

Equip students with knowledge, skills, and proper attitudes needed either

for higher education or the world of work; Develop the habit of industry and inculcate work ethics for socio-moral

and economic upliftment; and

Form good citizens and dedicated Catholic-Christian leaders who

appreciate the historical and cultural heritage of the Filipinos and are

committed to social transformation.

FRANCISCAN CORE VALUES

1. COMPASSION AND LOVING UNION WITH GOD

* competence

* creativity

* discipline

2. COMMUNION AND HARMONY WITH ALL

* fraternal solidarity

* parish consciousness and involvement

* love for environment

* nationalism

3. REVERENCE TO EVERY INDIVIDUAL PERSON AND TO ALL

CREATION

* reverence

4. INCARNATIONAL

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* humility

* simplicity of lifestyle

* minority

* redemptive suffering

* loving sacrifice

5. EXPERIENTIAL

* essential link between theory and practice

* learning by doing

* teaching and modeling

* aware and responsive to reality

* reading the signs of the times

* contextualized education

* inculturation

6. FORMATION TOWARDS PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE

POOR, DEPRIVED, OPPRESSED, EXPLOITED AND EXCLUDED

* social justice

* empathy

* service for the poor

* outreach program

* conscientization of students

* social involvement

7. RECOGNITION OF THE GOODNESS OF GOD IN EVERYTHING

* integrity

* wellness

* cleanliness

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Brief History

Recognized by the government in the SY 1959-1960, the Catholic Saint

Francis School of Sta. Ana, Manila, is owned and administered by the Order

of Friars Minor (OFM), or simply the Franciscans, of the Province of San

Pedro Bautista. SFS has a long history of existence in this 6 th District of

Manila. The early friars, since their arrival in 1578, saw to it that the youth,

in their places of assignment, be given the Christian perspective in life.

Thus, in their best capacity and knowledge, the Franciscans considered the

education ministry as very essential, not only for Christian character

formation, but also for the service of the realization of the Kingdom in this

part of the world.

The Grade School DepartmentSFS started as an informal educational center teaching the youth the basics

of the Christian faith and the 3Rs. In 1913, it became a formal school called

La Escuela Catolica de Sta. Ana under the administration of the Religious

of the Virgin Mary (RVM) Sisters. In 1957, the RVM sisters decided to

move out and open their own exclusive school for girls, the present St.

Marys Academy. The OFM friars felt the need to put up their own school

for boys and they re-established the convent spaces of the former Escuela

vacated by the RVMs. Thus in 1959, Saint Francis School was born.

Government recognition for its Kindergarten and Primary courses

were given on June 13, 1960. The school was registered as a non-stock and

non-profit incorporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission on

November 21, 1962. On July 1, 1963, its complete intermediate course was

recognized by the Government.

The High School Department

In order to accommodate the SFS elementary graduates, the friars decided to

expand the school with a complete high school curriculum. On August 3,

1964, the first and second years of the Secondary Course were recognized by

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the then Bureau of Education; and on July 3, 1967, its third and fourth years

were also approved.

During the SY 1966-67, SFS was already a completely recognized exclusive

school for boys where the elementary and high school departments were

housed in the historic corridors and halls of the centuries-old Sta. Ana

convent and in a flat annex structure of wood at the back of the convent

which was built and inaugurated on October 4, 1968.

On September 28, 1968 SFS became a member of the Catholic Education

Association of the Philippines.

SFS Coeducational

With the construction of a massive and concrete 4-storey building under the

leadership of School Director Fr. Pedro Ruano OFM, SFS becamecoeducational in SY 1974-75. It was a combined decision made by the

Administration, faculty members, and parents as the trend in education was

to democratize and provide a sound psychological, healthy and family

atmosphere within a Catholic school setting.

In the SY 1991-92, a new 3-storey structure was built to literally give

more rooms to an increasing student population. The building, which was

blessed on February 5, 1992, was mainly subsidized by the Missionzentrale

of Germany. It was also a work of cooperation among the parents, friends,

faculty members and students, spearheaded by Fr. Rodrigo San Jose OFM.

Mission Formation of SFS Personnel

With its years of existence and experience as an education institution, SFS

has so much to offer to its pupils and students. The Catholicity of its

orientation and dimension puts the school in touch with what the trends are

in education and the changes taking place in socio-economic political fields,

as well as in the fields of morals and the latest in doing theology.

The mission of SFS is two-fold: evangelization- formation, and excellence

and competence in the secular field of studies. The two-fold tasks envision acomplete and total Christian young boy and girl ready to assume their

responsibilities to their country as the main objective of the then Department

of Education Culture and Sports. From the many church documents on

catholic education, there is always emphasis on the Gospel formation of the

youth in order to bring to unity the many facets of studies into one direction:

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the building up of the Kingdom of God, the kingdom of justice and peace,

the kingdom where everyone is a brother and sister in the name of the Son of

God, Jesus Christ.

The academically and spiritually mature personnel of Saint Francis School

are the leaders toward the march to a shared and bright future this is our

mission.

Towards the Third Millennium

SFS is a school of the third millennium. It continues to proclaim the

timeless

Gospel values lived by St. Francis of Assisi seeing and loving the

incarnated, crucified and eucharistic Christ in the poor and the

neglected of

the society. It allow students to gain knowledge, wisdom, and truth ofGod

through the realities studied in the classroom and experienced in

creation; to

form students to appreciate his Filipino identity and uniqueness, at the

same

time conscious and responsive to global issues and concerns.

The School Seal

The SFS seal or logo carries the emblem of the Franciscan Order. It is a

perspective of the Greek letter Tau (or the Cross) with the wounded handof Christ and the stigmatized hand of St. Francis of Assisi. This is symbolic

of the identification and compassion of St. Francis for the poor and crucified

Christ. Underneath the T and the crossed hands is the peace motto: Pax et

Bonum which means Peace and every good.

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STUDENT SERVICES

The Our Lady of the Angels Chapel- dedicated to Our Lady of

the Angels, the chapel offers peace and solace to those who want to haveprivate communion with God; this is also the venue for group/class celebration

of the Holy Eucharist during their patron's feast.

Campus Ministry Office- This office attend to the spiritual andvalues formation of the students, the parents, as well as the teaching and non-

teaching personnel of the school; it is also tasked to calendar the different

liturgical activities of the school in order to supplement and deepen their

relationship with God.

Registrars Office -The Registrar is part of the schools administrativeframework and a member of its policy-making body. The office is the

repository of school records. It passes its decision on cases involving

credentials, evaluation of subjects or credits, student accounting, academic

placement and eligibility for graduation. School records, certificates and other

documents are available at the office upon request.

Guidance Center - it provides the students and pupils an efficientguidance, counseling, testing and referral services.

Formation and Discipline Office tasked with the dailyfraternal implementation of the Schools rules and regulations as stated in the

Students Handbook.

Medical and Dental Clinic- provides services for the maintenance ofhealth which also include diagnosis, necessary emergency treatment and

immunization as prescribed by DOH.

High School Library- provides up-to-date educational materials,books and references where students, in the comfort of air-conditioned

atmosphere, are encouraged to do supplementary reading and research via the

world wide web.

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Science Laboratories- adequate loci for Science and ComputerEducation where hands-on learning are facilitated by their mentors.

Speech Laboratory- state-of-the-art equipment for improving one's

oral and aural communication skills are provided here.

Brother Sun-Sister Moon Auditorium- the locale for generalassembly, social gatherings, theater arts presentations and programs with a

proscenium-type of stage, complimented with adequate lighting facilities and

air-condition units.

Audio-Visual Room- educational multimedia center for students forenriching the teaching-learning experience.

School Canteen- provides balanced food preparation at affordable prices.

School Publication- responsible for the publication of the quarterlyofficial school organ and its annual Gazette/Yearbook.

Co-Curriculars- clubs, intramurals, inter-school meets, social actions,field trips, campings, retreats, recollections are activities encouraged and

calendared by the school for their educational, spiritual and social values

providing students practical application of classroom learning, acquiring the

spirit of positive competition, sportsmanship, camaraderie and closer union

with God and other people.

Outreach Program- participation in the life and activities of the Parishand the larger community is highly encouraged in order to promote the

missionary spirit of service and ministry.

Athletic and Recreation Facilities- indoor athletic equipments arealso provided by this service.

School Guard Post- security and well-being as one of the majorconcern of the school, this service prevent unwanted elements or intruders from

entering the campus, providing safety and security to all properties and persons

within the academe.

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SCHOOL FEES

1. Tuition fees are payable in: FULL PAYMENT; INSTALLMENT (down

payment, and the remaining balance paid in nine equal installments during

the first week of the months of June, July, August, September, October,

November, December, January, February); TWO PAYMENTS (down

payment and the remaining balance payable on the first week of September);

and QUARTERLY (down payment, and the remaining balance payable a

week before every Periodic Test).

2. Enrollment is understood to be for one school year. Hence, a student is

obliged to pay the whole years fee regardless of whether he finishes the

school year or drops out or transfers.

In the case of dropping out, refund for tuition fees and other fees shall be

in accordance with the provisions in the Manual of Regulations for PrivateSchools (Section 104) which states A student who transfers or otherwise

withdraws in writing, within two weeks after the beginning of classes, and

who has already paid the pertinent tuition and other fees in full or for any

length longer than one month may be charged 10% of the total amount due

for the term if he withdraws within the first week of classes, or 20% if

within the second week of classes, regardless of whether or not he has

actually attended classes. The student may be charged all the school fees in

full if he withdraws anytime after the second week of classes. However, if

the transfer or withdrawal is due to a justifiable reason, the student shall be

charged the pertinent fees only up to and including the last month of

attendance.

3. Expenses in connection with academic and other activities calendared by

the school such as special projects, sport uniforms, program costumes,

retreat fees, graduation fees, field trips, scouting paraphernalia, camping, etc.

are ordinarily made at the expense of the students. However, unnecessary

collections or contribution in connection to these are strongly discouraged.

No collection or contributions are made without the approval of the

administration.

4. When a parent enrolled his child/children in this school, it is understoodthat:

a. the said parent/guardian is familiar with the school policies, rules

and regulations and is willing to abide by them; and

b. the said parent/guardian is financially able to pay the required fees

and other requirements.

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CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES

To develop in its students the necessary curricular knowledge and

skills that will make them fully prepare for higher studies, as well as to take

their respective places in the world outside the school, the following subject

area orientation aims to:

1. Religion: to bring about human persons who are intimately related

with the Risen Christ who is present in life, events and people; who

frequent the sacraments because they know that Christ nourishes His

people through them; who are aware that they are unique individualsgifted with special charisms and capacities to partake in the life of the

Church; who are imbued with a sense of mission to create a better

world of brotherhood with all men; who are animated with the gospel

spirit of St. Francis of Assisi- of peace, joy, simplicity and love for

their fellows, especially the poor and less fortunate;

2. English and Filipino: to effect cognitive, affective and psychomotor

changes in the development of communication arts and skills such as

listening, speaking, reading and writing various forms of literary

genre; and applying what is read and studied to contemporary social,

cultural and religious life;

3. Science and Technology: to enable the students to see the realities

of life; to grow in understanding the facts, concepts and principles so

that they will be able to think scientifically, logically and critically; to

develop experimental problem-solving skills used in the investigation

and evaluation of human behavior through the application of

scientific discoveries;

4. Mathematics: to develop the ability of the students to think

critically, and to increase their proficiency to analyze complex

problems methodically; to instill in their mind mathematical concepts,as to operations and relationships that are useful in the solution of

problems found in other disciplines;

5. Makabayan: the learning area where deeper appreciation of our

cultural heritage and history is developed including the development

of patriotism and national identity and where learning is first

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contextualized in relation to the learners physical and social

environment. This consists of the following:

5.1.Araling Panlipunan: to impart to the students an acute

awareness of politico-socio-cultural events, past and present, and to

make them understand the effects of such events on human life; to

remind the students of their catholic responsibilities to their neighbors

by encouraging participation in causes that seek to elevate their socio-

economic status or provide just dues; to cultivate willingness to relate

with their neighbors and understand their problems; to discourage

elitism by which they shirk off their social responsibilities;

5.2.Technology & Livelihood Education: to make the students

understand the value of work and appreciate related areas in practical

arts like the latest in information technology; for the achievement of

satisfying personal, family and national economic goals;

5.3.MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, Health): toprovide the students the opportunities to develop poise, balance, self-

discipline and stamina through the physical activities which contribute

to the formation of a healthy attitude essential to normal growth; for

the students to be physically strong and mentally fit to meet the

requirements of a useful life of service to others; and

5.4. Edukasyong Pagpapahalaga: to know, appreciate and abide

by the universal standards of morality which guide students in their

relationship with God, their families and society; to exercise responsible

freedom in responding to current local and global issues and problems in

making decisions and in setting objectives in life, and in evaluating the

morality of an act.

ADMISSION

FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCES

1. Admission is a privilege and not a right, and is discretionary upon the

school, which is not charged with the legal responsibility of providing

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education to those who do not satisfy its admission requirements

(Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, p.299).

2. Private schools have the right to impose other rules and regulations

for the admission of students aside from the entrance examination

(MRPS, p.300).

3. Every school has a right to determine which applicants it shall accept

for enrollment. It has a right to judge the fitness of students seeking

admission and re-admission. A students failure to satisfy the

academic standard the school sets shall be a legal ground for its

refusal to re-admit him (MRPS, p.304).

NEW STUDENTS

1. Must have a qualifying average on the Report card of 82% and above.

2. Must have a grade in Conduct of at least 82% or its equivalent.

3. Must present a Letter of Good Moral Character from the Principal of

the previous school.

4. Must present original and photocopy of Birth and Baptismal

Certificates of the child, and Marriage Contract of the parents.

5. Must qualify in the entrance examinations.

TRANSFEREES (FIRST YEAR TO THIRD YEAR)

After the two-week period above-mentioned, no further enrollment will be allowed,

without prejudice however to subsequent transfer by an enrolled student from one schoolto another during the school year, provided the consent of both schools is obtained. As a

general rule, interschool transfer after the enrollment period are discouraged, especially

in the cases of student who are expected to graduate from a course of study during theschool year at the secondaryor tertiary levels of formal education (Article XIII. Student

Admission, section 62, Rules of Registration. MRPS).

1. Must fulfill requirements stated on nos. 1-5 on new students.2. Must be a regular student, i.e., no back subjects.

NB: SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL DOES NOT ADMIT TRANSFEREES

OR NEW STUDENTS IN THE FOURTH YEAR.

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OLD STUDENTS

1. Must have a grade in Conduct not lower than C or its equivalent.

2. Students who lacked units must have taken the failed subjects and

passed during summer (Junior students who fail this requirement will

not be admitted for 4th year and will be requested for transfer).

PROBATION

Probation is the observation status given to a student in a certain period of

time for improvement; this may be ACADEMIC or CONDUCT in nature.

Academic probation is normally given to students who did not fared well in

their entrance examination, or to students who had taken summer; year-longacademic strict probation is given to newly-admitted students with failure/s

from their previous school of attendance.

Conduct probation is primarily behavioral in nature: this may be STRICT

PROBATION (normally lasting for the entire school year, with the

understanding that if the student receives a Suspension, the school will make

a recommendation for transfer) or simple PROBATION (given in certain

number of quarters).

A student may be readmitted on PROBATIONARY STATUS on the

condition that said student:

1. shows an average rating in academics, as well in Conduct

2. must be favorably recommended by the Committee on Academic

Performance/Discipline (composed of the Principal, Subject Area

Coordinators, Advisers, Subject Teachers, and Formation & Discipline

Officer).

NB: A quarterly evaluation will be conducted by the Committees on

Academic Performance/Discipline to assess if the student had successfullymet the condition/s imposed, which will mean that the student will be taken

out of such status; if on the last quarter the student still has not met the

requirement/s, a C- will be given and subject for Recommendation for

Transfer without Certificate of Good Moral Character.

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BASES FOR NON-READMISSION

1. A rating in Conduct lower than C or its equivalent;

References:a. All educational institutions shall teach the rights and duties of

citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop

moral character and personal discipline (Philippine

Constitution, Art. XIV, sec. 3)

b. SFS Vision-Mission-Goals

c. Behavior and Measures of Discipline, SFS Handbook

d. Disciplinary Measures, SFS Handbook

2. habitual delay and/or failure in settling school financial obligations;

Reference: Academic Policies, no.8, SFS Handbook3. membership and/or involvement in any organization,

fraternity/sorority, gangs and other similar dubious aggrupations; (cf.

Disciplinary Measures, SFS Handbook)

4. habitual and/or deliberate non-attendance on school-calendared

activities without the schools approval; (cf. Behavior and Measures of

Discipline, SFS Handbook)

5. those who took summer classes in another school without permission

from the Principal;

6. students who received three suspensions;

7. recommendation by more than one faculty member due to pooracademic and/or behavioral performance.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

1. The High School Department follows the Basic Education Curriculum

(BEC) for the 2nd-4th year levels; and Secondary Education Curriculum

for the 1st year level.

2. SFS enrollees are presumed to desire not only academic excellence

but also a true catholic education. Hence, full participation in the

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activities for catholic formation and practice of conduct befitting

Catholics are necessary.

3. Recollections and Retreats are part of our religious education and

guidance program; thus, attendance is required for the

aforementioned.

4. The grading system is by averaging (DepEd Memo #33, s.2004; #39,

s. 2004). The required grade for passing is 75%; and the general

formula for grade computation is:

Raw Score___ X 50 + 50

Number of Items

The final grade shall be determined by averaging across quarters by

subject only (DepEd Memo No. 33, s. 2004).

5. Students who fail in 3 or more units are automatically retained.

6. The Periodic Test rating in a subject per grading period make up 25%

of the report card grade; while daily classroom work, written and oralhomework, and projects are the bases for the other 75% (DECS D.O.

No. 70, s.1998).

7. In case of absence from the Periodic Test due to illness or to some

other serious reasons, the parent/guardian must notify the Class

Adviser or the Principal immediately. A medical certificate must be

presented in case of illness. A special test will be given a week after

the scheduled Periodic Test. Failure, still, to take said special test will

mean a failing test mark.

8. In cases when, due to very serious reasons, the student is not able to

settle financial obligation for a scheduled periodic examination, the

student may be allowed to take the special test after the scheduled

examination on the strict condition that the parent/guardian seek

approval from the Principal or Director, and to that effect execute a

promissory note. As a rule, the note is accepted only if it promises to

pay on a date not later than two weeks after the date the promise is

made. A second promissory note shall not be honored unless the

previous or earlier promise has been fulfilled/settled as promised.

9. A special schedule is observed during periodic examination days. No

extra curricular activities, or making of projects in any subject, areallowed during the week preceding the examinations.

10. Every instruction given regarding daily quizzes and periodic

examination should be observed. Honesty must be practiced at all

times- all actions that may be interpreted as cheating should be

avoided. Cheating is subject to disciplinary sanction: a proven or

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clear cheating shall be meted with a zero score and a C- in conduct

with suspension.

11. Print out grades will be issued at the end of each quarter.

Parents/Guardians are given notices of failures and will be requested

for special conferences with the Class Adviser. It is, however, highly

encouraged that parents/guardians should confer with the Class

Adviser at least once a month (Parent-Teacher Conference), and more

often for students with unsatisfactory conduct and academic

performance.

12.Academic success depends mostly on good study habit and careful

accomplishment of academic requirements. Ordinarily, diligence and

correct methods of study eliminate the need for private tutoring.(NB:SFS teachers are not allowed to tutor any SFS students from the same

or different department).

13.Students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activitiesexcept when participation bear adverse effect in their studies, in which

case such participation is not allowed.

GRADING SYSTEM: Distribution of Weights Per Subject

MATHEMATICS:Quizzes 20%

Prelim.. 20%

Seatwork. 15%Assignment 5%

Recitation 15%

Periodic Test 25%

SCIENCE:Quizzes 10%Prelim 15%

Experiment 20%Assignment 5%

Recitation 15%

Periodic Test 25%

Project. 10%

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COMMUNICATION ARTS (English & Filipino):Periodic Test 25%

Quizzes 10%

Prelim 20%Assignment 5%

Class Standing

* Performance Assessment(Role Playing/Simulation/Debate/Argumentation/

Extemporaneous Speech/Reporting) 15%

* Research.. 10%* Written Outputs

(weekly outputs, book reports for 1st-3rd levels;

Practicum paper for 4th year) 15%

MAPEHPeriodic Test 25%Quizzes 10%

Performance 15%

Practical Test 30%(Scouting)

Prelim 10%

Project/Output 10%

ARALIN PANLIPUNANPeriodic Test 25%Quizzes 15%

Recitation 20%

Prelim 20%Assignment 10%

Project 10%

TLEPeriodic Test. 25%

Written Output 20%(Quizzes/Prelim)

Recitation 15%Project/Seatwork 20%

Laboratory. 20%

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COMPUTERPeriodic Test 25%

Written Output 20%(Quizzes/Prelim)

Recitation 15%

Project 20%Laboratory 20%

EDUKASYONG PAGPAPAHALAGA

*RHGP (25%)Attendance 30%Behavior 20%

Participation

(classroom activities,contests participation,

other activities) 50%

*EP (75%)Written Output 20%

Participation/

Recitation 15%Behavior. 20%

Project 20%

Periodic Test 25%

RELIGIONPeriodic Test 25%

Quizzes 15%

Seatwork/Assignment.. 10%

Recitation 15%Prelim. 20%

Project 15%

CONDUCT1. Attendance and Punctuality15%

2. Personal Deportment 25%

obedience to school rules & regulations / polite / honest /behaves well while inside campus, and outside while wearing

school uniform / refined in speech & actuations / always in

complete and proper uniform / avoids unnecessary bodyaccessories / diligently follows prescribed haircut/style

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3. Academic Demeanor.30%

works without being told and without complaint / finishes

assigned work in time / initiative and resourceful / brings to

school all necessary academic materials / shows excuse letter

when absent on the previous day / pays attention in class andparticipates actively

4. Franciscan Core Values30%

manifest the spirit of simplicity, humility, justice and peace,

and reverence for creation

The highest conduct grade is 100, with 75 as passing, expressed in letters based on the

following Table of Equivalence:

A+ = 97-100

A = 93-96A- = 90-92

B+ = 85-89B = 83-84

B- = 80-82

C+ = 77-79C = 75-76

C- = 70-74

MERITS, AWARDS, HONORS

The High School Department follows DECS D.O. no. 65, s.1998, in

determining said merits, awards and honors for the graduating students:

1. The designations Valedictorian, Salutatorian andHonorable Mention

shall apply to graduating high school honor students.

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2. There shall be one Valedictorian and one Salutatorian; however, in

case of a tie between two candidates, both may be declared

Valedictorians and/or Salutatorians.

3. The number of honor students to be declared Honorable Mention shall

be no more than one percent of the total number of graduating

students.

4. The Honor Selection Committee shall be composed of all the subject

teachers of the graduating class, Advisers of 4th year, the Registrar,

with the Principal as the Chairperson.

5. Any member of the graduating class is eligible to be a candidate for

honors if he/she meets the following:

5.1. the student must have no grade lower than 85% in any subject;

5.2. the student must have completed the curriculum years within

the prescribed length in years, meaning four consecutive years.

However, students who spent more than four years of schoolingmay be given consideration due to unavoidable circumstances

such as serious ailment, calamities, and peace and order

situation as the case may be; documentary proofs should be

presented;

5.3. the student must be an active member of at most two authorized

organizations or clubs in SFS;

5.4. the student must have conducted himself in conformity with the

school rules and regulations, that is, the student must have no

conduct grade lower than B+ in all grading periods of his fourth

year.

5.5. residency of at least one year is a requirement.

6. The following criteria and corresponding weights shall be used in

determining the Valedictorian, Salutatorian and the Honorable

Mention awards:

6.1. Academic Excellence (7 points): this shall be based on the

general average of the grades of the candidate;

6.2. Co-Curricular Activities(3 points): this shall be based on the

active participation of the candidate in not more than twoauthorized student organizations or clubs (literary-musical

activities, sports, travels in relation to school work, civic

activities, research, school paper, church/parish involvement,

etc.)

(NB: for specific point distribution, see Appendix)

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7. The following are the Special Awards:

7.1. Dr. Jose P. Laurel Award: normally given to the

Valedictorian;

7.2. Gerry Roxas Leadership Award: given to one who passes the

criteria of the said award;

7.3. Subject Area Proficiency Awards: the student who gets the

highest final grade in a subject will automatically be the best on

said subject area (in case of a tie, deliberation will be

conducted).

7.4. Other awards deemed by the school.

8. Loyalty Award: conferred to graduating students who have been

continuously enrolled in SFS from the first grade to fourth year. This

gold award signify not just a length of time being in SFS but the

students love and ardent pursuit for a catholic, Franciscan education.

9. Franciscan Charism Award: the highest award given to the student

who had completed at least four years of residency; exemplary

conduct (no behavioral case whatsoever during his/her high school

years); witnessed the Franciscan core values; and to be chosen by a

special committee composed of faculty members representative from

all year levels, chaired by the Principal.

For the selection of undergraduate honors, the following are

implemented:

1. Any member of the undergraduate classes is eligible to be in the

honor roll from the first to the fourth grading period if the student

does not get a grade lower than 85% in any grading period.

1.1. the averages of the students in the undergraduate levels are

ranked from the first to the fourth grading period:

the student who ranks 1 will be the First Honor

the student who ranks 2 will be the Second Honor

the student who ranks 3 will be the Third Honor

students who qualified for honors will be given due recognition.

2. Only the grades in a particular year level are considered in the

selection of the honor students.

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3. Residency is not considered in the selection of honor students.

4. The student must conform with the rules and regulations of St.

Francis School, i.e., no grade lower than B+ in conduct, in any

grading period and no case whatsoever.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

The graduation ceremonies held at the end of the school year is a

public confirmation that those receiving their diplomas have worked

satisfactorily for their own development and education according to the

objectives of the school. Thus, the following should be met:1. satisfactory completion of academic requirements;

2. satisfactory behavior indicative of a catholic Franciscan education;

3. clearance for liabilities; and

4. attendance at the retreat, rehearsals of graduation rites

5. application to the School Director for graduation

The graduation attire should be agreed upon by the students, parents,

class advisers and administration. Parents/Guardians are highly encouraged

to be present during the ceremonies.

NB: A summerian candidate for graduation, or a student who receives a

failing grade in Conduct and/or due to a serious violation of this Handbook

during the 4th quarter, will not be allowed to join the graduation ceremonies.

BEHAVIOR AND MEASURES OF DISCIPLINE

Identification Cards: all students are required to wear their properly

laminated IDs on their uniforms upon entering and while within the school

premises. A student who loses his ID must get a temporary ID while his

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application for a new one is pending in order to be allowed to enter into the

school. Stickers and other decorations are not allowed on IDs. IDs which

are not properly displayed shall be a point for minor offense.

Attire: Students should wear the prescribed and complete school uniform.

The prescribed uniform is:

1. Boys: (old students: 2nd-4th) mocha polo jacket with school seal on the

breast pocket with long chocolate brown pants, plain white t-shirt/PE

t-shirt for the undershirt, black socks, low cut black leather shoes.

2. Girls: (old students: 2nd-4th) straight mocha dress with two box pleats

in front and at the back, four inches below the knee; opening in front

with brown buttons and brown piping from the neck down on the side

of the button holes; brown piping on the collar and sleeves; brown belt

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with plastic buckle on the first hips; brown bias tie; white socks; black

leather school shoes.

New Students (Freshmen)

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(Gala uniform)

3. There is a separate prescribed uniform for P.E.

4. Modification of the school uniforms because of fads will not be

tolerated.

5. Gala uniform: to be worn during special occasions like First Friday

Masses, graduation, etc.

5.1. Boys: short sleeves, white polo barong with hidden buttons;brown pants; black shoes, black socks;

5.2. Girls: long-sleeved white dress with box pleats, 4 inches below

the knee; brown bias tie; white belt with white buckle; chemise; black school

shoes; white socks.

Nota Bene: the official type of clothing material should be followed for

those who will have the uniforms done on their own.

Haircut: every first Monday of the month, haircut inspection will be

conducted by the Class Adviser:

1. Boys: maximum tolerable; the hair must be cut thinning downward

and not touching the collar; the sideburns should not extend to more

than half of the ears length with the ear visibly exposed; bangs

should not exceed the eyebrow level; skinhead/semi-kal style and

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shaving of forehead is disallowed; gelled-spiked hair is prohibited; no

moustache or beard.

2. Girls: undercut and hairstyle which will make the student look like

the opposite sex is prohibited.

Textbooks: all students are required to have and bring to school their

complete set of prescribed textbooks and other materials necessary for

schoolwork; said items should not be left in the classrooms at the end of the

class day.

Punctuality and Regularity of Attendance:

1. Students who have incurred absences of more than 20% of the total

number of school days shall be dropped, or such absences shall cause

the student to fail in the year or subject/s (cf. Bur. Man. IX, 127).

2. The inner gate will be closed at exactly 7:00AM for the MorningPrayers/Rituals/Mass. Parents/Guardians of students who failed to

report on time will be called by the Formation & Discipline Officer

to fetch said late students.

Courtesy, Respect, Reverence, Order:

1. Classes in the first period in the morning starts with the prayer of the

Memorare and Class Prayer; and Peace Prayer at the last period

in the afternoon.

2. When the subject teacher enters the class, any class officer will say,

Teacher on the floor; the class silently stand; the teacher makes the

sign of the cross and greets the class Good morning/afternoon, (full

name of the section). Pax et bonum; the class answers, Good

morning/afternoon, (name of teacher). Pax et bonum; then the

teacher asks the class to take their seat, to which the class respond

Thank you.

Relative to addressing female teachers, whether married or single,

students will use the politically neutral term of Ms.

When a visitor enters the class, any class officer will say, Visitor

on the floor and the class stands up and immediately greets Goodmorning/afternoon, visitor and they all silently take their seat.

When the class ends, the teacher makes the sign of the cross, while

the class stands up, and bid farewell with Goodbye, (full name of the

section, and the class answers Thank you and goodbye, (name of

teacher.

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3. Students are expected to stop eating, to be silent and orderly at the

sound of the bell signifying start of classes. Students must observe

the procedures of orderly entrance and exit from the classroom. The

same orderliness and silence are also expected between periods. If

the teacher fails to arrive within the first ten minutes, the class

president or any other class officer should inform the Class Adviser,

or the Formation & Discipline Officer.

4. Everybody should keep silent whenever the teacher is speaking or a

classmate is reciting in class.

5. A student should never stand or leave his chair without the teachers

permission. He should strictly follow the seat plan.

6. Students should stand straight when reciting and never answer nor

make remarks unless he had the permission to do so.

7. No student is allowed to leave the room, not even between periods,

unless he has the permission of the proper teacher, and a Hall Passwill be provided for this.

8. While classes are going on, others who are already dismissed should

maintain silence within the building/premises and strictly NO

LOITERING along the corridors.

9. During morning rituals, one should show that he knows the meaning

of the ceremony by standing and participating in the entire ritual-

praying the Peace Prayer, singing the National Anthem, reciting the

Panatang Makabayan and Panunumpa sa Watawat, and singing the

School Hymn; the Handbook should be brought by the student.

10. Students should maintain an atmosphere of prayer, silence and

respect while inside the parish church or school chapel.

11. Students should be refined in their speech and should avoid harsh and

vulgar language, shouting and talking too loud, teasing, joking and

giving ridiculous names to their friends which often times cause

quarrel. Students must be like brothers and sisters to one another.

12. Immediately after the bell for the morning break, signifying recess,

all classes will pray Grace Before Meal; and Grace After Meal

before resumption of classes.

13. All classes must temporarily stop and actively participate in thepraying of the Angelus at 12noon.

14. Students will not be allowed in some off-limits designated areas in

the campus.

15. No student should be around the campus at 530PM, except those still

with official school business and duly supervised by concerned

teachers.

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SECURITY, SAFETY AND SANITATION POLICIES

-Saint Francis School, Santa Ana Manila is the Home of the Peacemakersand an Environment-Friendly School-

Prohibited Materials

1. Any Styrofoam, plastic bags and cups, but not limited especially to

food packages.

2. Liquor or alcohol drinks, prohibited drugs, cigarettes, etc. Those who

may be under the influence of or shows to be under the influence of

drugs, substances and alcohol will not be allowed to go in the School.

3. Gambling materials such as but not limited to playing cards, mah-jongtiles, etc.

4. Firearms and other deadly weapons. These should be surrendered to

the security personnel before entering the school premises to be

allowed in the School.

5. Students should not bring mobile phones in the School and other

gadgets such as Ipad, Ipod, Tabs, PSP, and other game consoles, etc.

6. Students are not allowed to bring and wear cosmetic products (make-

up, foundation, lipsticks, lip gloss, mascara, eye make-up, etc.)

SECURITY AND SAFETY

A Before entering SFS premises:

1. Identification Card and Gate Pass

All students will be issued their respective ID cards for official

identification. The official ID should be worn at all times while within

the School premises. The ID card will be used for one academic year

only.

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Students lost or damaged IDs shall be replaced upon

presentation to the respective office (ID Procurement/IT Office) of a

letter for ID replacement, signed by parent/s or guardians, noted by

the class adviser and a copy of the receipt of payment of replacement

fee from the Finance Office.

Parents/Guardians & Visitors

All visitors will be required to temporarily surrender any form

of identification to the security personnel before a special pass will be

given to them.

Persons without proper identification and invalid reasons forentering will be denied entry.

Parents and guardians can set for an appointment/conference

with the class adviser/subject teachers, principal and to other school

offices by letter or phone call and must be coursed through to the

Guidance Center. Appointments and conferences shall take place in

the Guidance Center. Parents should avoid scheduling

conferences/inquiries during recess and lunch break.

The Bookstore and Cashier is open for parents/guardians from7:00-11:00 am and 1:00-4:00 pm only except during break time of

pupils and students so that the school guard can assist them.

AM Recess: 9:30-9:50 Lunch: 11:50-12:40

PM Recess: 2:40-3:00

Visitors Without Appointments:

The security personnel will observe the following procedures:

1. Ask the purpose of the visit. Inform the person to be visited and

inquire if they will be received.

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2. Request for an identification card and register the name of the

visitor in the logbook.

3. Issue a Visitors Pass. Remind to have it signed by the personnel

visited and give the visitor directions.

4. Before leaving the School, the visitor shall return the Visitors Pass

to the security personnel to claim the identification card he/she

surrendered.

5. Visitors accompanied by a student will undergo the same process.

6. Vendors, sellers, agents, marketing representatives and the like will

not be allowed entry unless they are permitted by the School

Director. If they are given permission, they may stay on designatedareas only. Visitors pass will also be issued.

2. Security check of belongings

Everyone entering the School will be subjected to a security check.

Bags, packages and/or items will be inspected prior to entry. The School

reserves the right not to allow any suspicious looking bag, package, item

or person to enter the School. Items, like firearms and deadly weaponsare not allowed inside the School and must be deposited to the security

personnel. These will be logged upon deposit as well as upon claim.

All prohibited materials will be confiscated or entry (or exit as the

case may be) will be denied.

3. Dress Code must be observed

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Students, and visitors are required to be in proper uniform or attire

before entering the School. Admini0strators should set an example

among colleagues and subordinates in following the dress code; security

personnel will log and report immediately to the HRM Office any

transgressions of this matter for disciplinary purposes.

Coming in on a short-shorts, micro miniskirts, undershirts, sleeveless

shirts, and rubber slippers will be automatically denied entry except if

such attire is related and needed for particular activities and was given a

written approval by the School Director.

B. While inside the School premises:

Students

Students, once they enter the School are no longer allowed to go out

except after school hours. For other circumstances, such as when a pass is

issued by the Medical Clinic, the Guidance Center or Discipline Formation

Office will only the pupil/student be allowed to go out of the School before

the end of the school hours.

Visitors

They will only be allowed access to designated areas or will be

accompanied by school personnel or security. They are not allowed to linger

more than they should or loiter once their business with the school is done.

Overstaying (more than an hour) is strictly prohibited.

C. On Tardy Students

Students who came in late but are accompanied by their

parents/guardians must secure a tardiness slip form from the security

personnel. No tardiness slip-no entry policy is enforced.

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Students who came in late but are not accompanied by their

parents/guardians will be asked to stay in the Guidance Center until their

parents/guardians will arrive to fetch them.

D. On Fetching Students

If a student will be excused from his/her class due to sickness,

emergency or any other valid reasons, the parent/guardian must secure a

gate pass from the Medical Clinic and signed by the Adviser if due to

sickness or from Guidance Counselor signed by the Principal for other

reasons. The said slip will be presented to the security personnel/guard on

duty.

E. Bringing of forgotten school requirements and lunch

Forgotten assignments/ projects/ and other school requirements must

be left to the guard on duty only. Make sure that the students name is

indicated on the said materials.

Packed lunch can be delivered by parents/guardians from 11:00-11:30

am for the high school.

F. Curfew Hours/Days

1. School grounds and premises should be clear of employees and

pupils/students by 6:00 pm, unless an official after-school activity

is scheduled.

2. Students are not allowed to stay inside the School after school hoursunless he/she is participating in an official after-school activity. The

student must be able to present letter of permission/approval that

he/she is indeed a participant in the said activity. Once the activity

has ended, the student should leave immediately.

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3. On non-school days students are not allowed entry except if he/she

presents written permission from the school official concerned.

4. Students activities, sports competitions, make-up and review

classes and other activities will only be allowed to use the school

premises if a written permission of one or combination of the

following personnel/offices is presented:

School Director

Department Head/Principal

Discipline Formation Office

Guidance Center

Student Activity Coordinator/Club Moderators

5. List of names of participants for a certain activity must beattached to the written approval coming from the School Director in

order that the security personnel will be informed beforehand.

SANITATION

1. Students, and visitors should help in the maintenance of cleanliness

of the School premises, including the comfort rooms and all othercommon rooms.

2. Smoking is strictly prohibited.

3. Spitting or urinating on undesignated places is not allowed.

4. Eating may be done only in the canteen and designated areas.

Everyoneshould clean the area as he/she goes.

5. Bringing of goods or food for selling purposes is strictly prohibited

unless authorized by the School Director.

6. Designated and labelled garbage bag should be used

conscientiously.

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DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

To discipline is not simply to mete out punishments corresponding to

violations committed; but the rules and regulations of SFS are designed,

more than anything else, to develop among students the high standard of

decency, justice, morality, charity and good behavior.

There are 3 major disciplinary actions:

1. Exclusion: a serious sanction or an extreme administrative action

administered only by the Director with the approval of the

Department of Education. Like any other schools, SFS will exclude

students who really deserve such, not only because the school is

concerned for the welfare of the majority of its students but alsobecause its resources are limited- SFS has no resources/programs for

students whose presence in the school is dangerous or detrimental to

other students. SFS tries as much as possible to hold students and

prevent such. But when it comes to a point where it can no longer

help, e.g., when offenses calling for exclusion occur, the school has to

honestly say NO to the violators. The following are grounds for

exclusion:

1.1. possession, threatening and fighting with a deadly weapon;

1.2. possessing, distributing, selling, smoking or taking any

prohibitive substance; or entering the campus under the

influence of prohibited drugs or alcoholic drinks;

1.3. serious case of vandalism and/or defacing school property,

aside from paying for the damages;

1.4. possession and use of explosives which are causes or potential

causes of harm to life and damage to property;

1.5. repeated disregard to regulations even after conferences with

parents/guardians;

1.6. serious insult, insubordination or disrespect towards any school

personnel;1.7. disturbing the order of the school causing disturbance or similar

stoppage of classes;

1.8. an offense which is a cause for a third suspension;

1.9. instigating or participating in an illegal demonstration or a

boycott of classes;

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1.10. serious cheating in a periodical examination; shoplifting and

other crimes;

1.11. immorality and other similar actions;

1.12. membership in any fraternity/sorority/gangs;

1.13. all other acts deemed similar to the above offenses and/or

which may endanger life and property.

Nota Bene: The School will declare a Recommendation for Transfer to

students found responsible for grave acts: this is NOT exclusion but a

chance for the concerned party to have a graceful exit, rather than receiving

a formal decision of Exclusion. However, no certificate of good moral

character will be issued, instead, only a certification of enrollment.

2. Withdrawal/Dismissal: Generally, cases that fall under this category

may be academic and/or behavioral in nature:2.1. those who failed in more than 3 academic units and/or receives

a final conduct grade of C- , and/or recommended for transfer

by the Committee on Academic Performance/Discipline.

3. Suspension: a student is forbidden attendance in a regular class, but

stays in school with assigned tasks; the length of suspension varies

according to the offense and as recommended by the Discipline

Committee. The student is required to self-study the lesson/s he/she

missed, and to arrange for special quiz which he/she missed, if

possible. The following are the grounds for suspension:

3.1. forging signatures of parents/guardians, teachers, or any of the

school personnel or school officials;

3.2. tampering with school records;

3.3. serious quarrels;

3.4. gambling;

3.5. smoking and/or possessing cigarettes/lighters/matches;

3.6. extortion;

3.7. cutting classes;3.8. truancy;

3.9. disobedience and disrespect towards any SFS personnel;

3.10. cheating in classwork or examinations;

3.11. bringing, possessing immoral materials, or surfing forbidden

websites while in the Computer Laboratory;

3.12. vandalism and/or damaging school property;

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3.13. stealing;

3.14. bringing firecrackers and other pyrotechnics and/or exploding

such in school;

3.15. caught malling, playing billiards, and other forms of leisure

while wearing the school uniform during/after class hours;

3.16. tattooing; hair dyeing; all forms of body piercing; shaving

eyebrows; semikal/skinhead/undercut/page-boy cut/other fads

on haircut: all done within the school year;

3.17. extreme public display of affection;

3.18. misuse of the school uniform, creating a negative image to the

school;

3.19. gross disrespect to any person in the school by means of

profanity and/or demeaning acts;

3.20. bringing cellular phones and other electronic devices such as

MP3, iPods, PSP, discman, walkman, Gameboy, digicam,videocam, and other expensive devices;

3.21. acts committed in the internet which gives a bad image to the

school;

3.22. all other acts deemed similar to the above offenses.

Disciplinary Procedure for the Above Cases:1. The Class Adviser follows the Discipline Procedure Report (DRP):

first interviews his/her student/s after being referred by school

personnel; afterwards, the Class Adviser makes a summative incident

report and calls for the students parent/guardian; the summative

report will then be given to the Guidance Counselor who calls for the

involved student/s for evaluation; if the Counselor recommends for

disciplinary procedure, she then forward the case to the Formation &

Discipline Officer.

2. Student/s concerned are called by the Formation & Discipline

Officer for initial oral interview, followed by written statement, inthe presence of the Class Adviser/s; the FDO calls for conference

with the parent/s to inform about the case; the Discipline Committee

(composed of the Formation & Discipline Officer, Class Adviser,

subject teacher/school personnel concerned, and a Religion teacher)

is then convened and deliberates on the merits of the case.

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3. The Formation & Discipline Officer, being Chair of the Discipline

Committee, forward its recommendation to the Principal for notation,

and to the School Director for final approval.

4. The parent/guardian is again called by the Formation & Discipline

Officer and is finally informed of the discipline to be meted out

through the official letter containing such.

5. After being suspended, the student is referred by the Formation &

Discipline Officer to report to the Guidance Center for guidance and

counseling, prior to reporting back to his/her classes, with an

accompanying Admission Slip.

Minor Offenses: these are acts which seem to be very insignificant but they

hinder proper growth and development, especially when habituallycommitted. The following are considered as such:

1. No ID card.

2. No Hall Pass while outside of classroom during class hours;

3. No Students Handbook/Diary/rosary during Morning Rituals;

4. Use of make-up (eye liner, eye shadow, lipstick, blush on, etc.).;

5. Loitering during classes;

6. Improper uniform;

7. Littering;

8. Long/manicured fingernails;

9. Chewing gum;

10.Yelling and other disturbing actions in the campus;

11.Borrowing P.E. uniforms and rubber shoes, textbooks;

12.Habitual tardiness in-between class periods;

13.Non-submission of Excuse Letter when required after the students

absence;

14.Bringing any kind of leisure materials like toys, playing cards, etc;

15.Playing inside the classrooms, corridors, and other areas inside the

school building;

16.Improper haircut; spiked hair;17.Misuse of ID;

18.Vulgar/profane language/actions;

19. Any other actions deemed analogous to the above offenses.

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Disciplinary Procedure for Minor Offenses:

1. The student will be reprimanded for 3 minor violations.

2. On the 5th minor offense, the parent/guardian will be called for a

conference and a warning will be given to the student.

3. On the 6th minor offense, a corresponding community service will be

meted out.

4. The 7th minor offense will be considered as a Misdemeanor.

5. Three Misdemeanors will correspond to a major offense which is

equivalent for a Suspension.

6. All of these minor offenses will be recorded by the Class Adviser,

which will also be used as a basis in giving conduct grades.

General Disciplinary Implementing Procedure:

1. Each student must have a copy of this Handbook to carefully and

conscientiously read, study and follow its provisions.

2. At the start of each school year, the Principal, with the help of the

Guidance Counselor and Class Advisers, orient the students with the

provisions of this Handbook: the parents/guardians have their own

separate orientation.

3. All teachers and school personnel are bound to enforce the

provisions of this guide. A teacher or any school personnel who

witness any violation of these provisions will refer the matter to the

Class Adviser, or to the Guidance Counselor, at the absence of the

said Adviser, in the form of an anecdotal report.

4. Any student or parent/guardian may be called to see the Principal for

certain cases. Any student or parent/guardian may request to see the

Principal for a conference provided a previous notice has been made.

5. The Class Adviser, as well as the subject teachers, gives the rating in

Conduct of the students. The subject teachers are highly encouraged

to submit anecdotal report of cases for rating considerations in their

own academic consultation rating for each student.6. Should the situation warrant, school authorities may search any

student and/or the personal belongings in the presence of the Class

Adviser.

7. The provisions and sections in this Handbook are also to be enforced

and to be observed during official out-of-campus activities.

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8. Parents/Guardians are also enjoined to cooperate with the school in

realizing and implementing the schools objectives, policies, rules

and regulations as provided and sanctioned in this Handbook.

FORMATION AND DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE REPORT

Name : ________________________________________________ Yr & Sec.: ____________

Offense: _____________________________ Date: _______

Attachment/s: Written statement of the student ( ) Incident report of the teacher/personnelconcerned ( )Narrative Report of the Adviser ( ) Copy of parents conference letter ( )

Advisers remarks:_____________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Adviser over printed name: ________________________ Date: ___________Parents remarks:______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Signature of parent over printed name: _______________________ Date: ___________Date referred to the Guidance Counselor: _______________________________________Counselors remarks:____________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Counselor over printed name: ________________________ Date: _________Date called by the Formator & Discipline Officer for Initial Oral Interview: __________FDOs remark/s:_____________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Signature of FDO over printed name: ______________________________Date: _________Date of Discipline Committee Meeting: ______________________________

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DISCOM s Remarks:___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Principals Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Principal over printed name: _______________________ Date: _______

Final Approval by the School Director

Received the letter of the Discipline Sanction.Signature of Parent over Printed Name: ____________________________________Date: ________________

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SCHOOL PRAYERS

THE ANGELUS

The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary

- And she conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Hail, Mary

Behold, the handmaid of the Lord

- Be it done to me according to your word.

Hail, Mary

And the Word was made flesh

- And dwelt among us.

Hail, Mary

Pray for us, O Holy Mary Mother of God

- That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your grace into ourhearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ, Your Son, was made

known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross, be

brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Glory be

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THE MEMORARE

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary

That never was it known

That anyone who fled to your protection

Sought your help

Or sought your intercession

Was left unaided.

Inspired with this confidenceI hasten to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother

To you I come

Before you I stand sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate

Do not despise my petition

But in your mercy

Hear and answer me. Amen.

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(Monday Prayer)

Opening Prayer:Lord my, God, the morning sky announces a new day. All around me,

creation is beginning its song of praise. I now join my heart and body withall people and all creation as I lift up my heart to You, my God.

This day will hold much for me, and so that I may not miss its hiddenmessage, Your living word to me, I now enter the cave of my heart and,there, pray to You in stillness. Quiet of Body and peaceful of Spirit, I rest inyou.

(period of silent prayer or meditation)

My Lord, You shall speak to me in the events of this new day that isbeginning. You have spoken in the past through Your holy ones; may thisspiritual reflection be food for me this day.

Renewed, my Lord and God, in the freshness of this morning hour, Ican now go forth with graceful heart and a peaceful spirit. Mindful of mydaily need before You, We pray for our personal intentions: (short pausefor praying of personal intention) Our needs also include the happinessand peace of others so we also lift up to You, Our God, the needs, this day,and of those in need of our prayers, and those of all the earth as well.

O Lord of the Universe, O divine Spirit of Creation, O Jesus, Lord and

Holy Pattern for our lives; forever and ever, we bow to You. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful

Prayer Leader:For every petition let our response be: Send us your Spirit, O Lord.

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That the Church may courageously follow the guidance of the HolySpirit, as she follows the signs of our times, let us pray to the Lord.

That the Spirit of Christ may bring together in unity all those who callthemselves Christians, let us pray to the Lord

That the Holy Spirit may unite the nations of the world in friendship and

sincere cooperation, let us pray to the Lord For those who no longer practice their Christian faith, that the Spirit of

renewal may enlighten their mind and inspire their will, let us pray to theLord

For ourselves that we may be of one heart and one soul, that we may beattentive to the Spirit speaking to us and here in our school, let us prayto the Lord.

Let us pray for our other intentions.(pause) .let us pray to theLord.

Gathering our prayers into one, let us pray the Our Father..

Teachers Prayer

Lord Jesus, when you worked and talked among men in Palestine theycalled you Teacher. Help us to remember the greatness of the work whichhas been given to us to do; that we work with the most precious material inthe world, the mind of youth. Help us always to remember that we weremaking marks upon that mind which time will never rub out. Give uspatience with those who are slow to learn, and even with those who refuseto learn. When we have to exercise discipline, help us to do so insternness and yet in love. Keep us from the sarcastic and the biting

tongue, and help us always to encourage those who are doing their best,even if that best is not very good. Help us to help our students, not only tostore things in their memories, but to be able to use their minds, and tothink for themselves. And amidst all the worries and the frustrations of our

job, help us to remember that the future of the nation and of the world is inour hands. Amen.

Students Prayer

O Glorious and ever blessed Mama Mary, divinely endowed with thelearning of Saints, we desire to place our studies under your protection.

Guided by your example, we wish to draw all our knowledge from theSacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.With your assistance, we will study, to do our duties, in a spirit of penance,and with a pure intention. May the Father of Light grant us, through yourintercession, a bright intellect, a sound judgment and a retentive memory.Help us to study patiently, orderly and constantly to develop in me the giftsof God and always to make good use of them according to His Divine Will.

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O dear Mama Mary, grant me to succeed in all our studies and examination,if it be for the greater glory of God and the benefit of my soul. Amen.

Workers Prayer to St. Joseph

St. Joseph, patron of all who are devoted to work. Obtain from us thegrace to work hard in the spirit of penance in order thereby to atone fromour sins; to labor conscientiously , putting devotion to duty before my owninclinations; to labor with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor toemploy and to develop by our labor the gifts I have received from almightyGod; to work with order, peace, moderation, and patience, withoutshrinking from weariness and difficulties; to work above all with a pureintention and with detachment from self, having always before our eyes thehour of death and the accounting, which I must then render in time, time illspent, of talents ill employed of good undone, and of our empty pride in

success which is so fatal to the work of God. All for Jesus, all throughMary, all in imitation of you, good St. Joseph! Through Christ our Lord.Amen

Closing Prayer: Consecration to the Holy Spirit

To You, O Spirit of Truth, we consecrate our mind, our imagination andmemory. Enlighten us! May we know Jesus Christ, our Master, andunderstand His Gospel and the teaching of Holy Church. Increase in us the

gifts of wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and right judgment. To You, Osanctifying spirit, we consecrate our will. Guide us in Your will, sustain usin the observance of the values of the Kingdom, in the fulfillment of ourduties. Grant us the gifts of courage and reverence. To You, O life-givingSpirit, we consecrate our heart. Guard and increase the divine life in us.Grant us the gift of filial and maternal love. Amen.

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(Tuesday Prayer)

Devotion to St. Francis of Assisi

LET US PUT OURSELVES IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD.- AS WE ADORE HIS HOLY NAME.

PRAYER LEADER: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of theHoly Spirit.

ALL: Amen

Prayer before the Crucifix (ALL)We adore you O Lord Jesus Christ, here and in all Your churchesthroughout the whole world, and we bless You, because by Your holycross, You have redeemed the world.

PRAYER LEADER: You are holy, Lord, the only God and your deeds arewonderful. You are strong, you are great, you are Most High, you arealmighty. You, holy Father, are King of Heaven and Earth. You are Threeand One, Lord, God, all good. You are Good, all Good, supreme Good,Lord God, Living and True.

ALL: Through this novena in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the mirror of

your Son on Earth, we would like to know the depth of the spirituality of theSaint so that we can advance in our intimacy with you. Please help usundergo a complete conversion to you so that like St. Francis we may sayto you with our whole strength, with our whole heart and soul: MY GODAND MY ALL!

PRAYER LEADER: Father, on the eve of his conversion Francis wasconfused, unsure of what you were preparing for him, yet he plunged

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unconditionally into your service by saying Lord, what do you want me todo?

ALL: Show us your will for every minute of our lives. Dispose us to beopen to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit so that you can work in us.

PRAYER LEADER: Father, it was at the little chapel of San Damiano thatChrist commanded Francis to rebuild his Church

ALL: The Church today is rocked by many problems. Inspire us with theexample of Francis that we may join hands in building the Church, not intearing her down. May we become instruments in promoting your Kingdomin this community.

PRAYER LEADER: Father, at the bishops palace in Assisi, Francisrenounced his inheritance, his possessions, everything he had; and

embraced the life of poverty, trusting solely in your Providence

ALL: We are so attached to our possessions. Wealth has become oursecurity, not God. Detach us from the desires of earthly possessions inorder that you alone will be our concern in life.

PRAYER LEADER: Father, Francis loved the Blessed Virgin Mary as HisLady, his most Holy Queen. Into her hands he has entrusted his followers.

ALL: Inspire in us a true devotion and love for Mary, our Mother. We needHer.

PRAYER LEADER: Father, the attitude of Francis towards you was alwaysthat of gratitude. Borrowing then the words of the poor man of Assisi wespeak to you:

ALL: Almighty, Most High and Supreme God, Father, Holy and Just Lord,King of Heaven and Earth, we give you thanks for yourself. Of your ownholy will, you created all things spiritual and physical, made us in yourimage and likeness, and gave us a place in paradise, through your onlySon, in the Holy Spirit. And it was through our own fault that we fell. Wegive you thanks because, having created your Son, by that holy love withwhich you loved us, you decreed that he should be born, true God and trueman, of the glorious and ever blessed Virgin Mary and redeem us from ourcaptivity by the blood of his passion and death. We give you thanksbecause your Son is to come a second time in the glory of his majesty andcast those who refused to do penance and acknowledge you intoeverlasting fire; while to those who acknowledged you, adored you, andserved you by a life of penance, He will say: Come, blessed of my Father,

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take possession of the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation ofthe world.

PRAYER LEADER: Father, we make these requests through our Mediatorand Brother, Jesus Christ our Lord, in the Holy Spirit.

ALL: Amen.

Gospel Reading

Prayers of the Faithful:

PRAYER LEADER: Trusting in your goodness, Father, we bring to you ourpetitions thru this novena. For the Church Francis desired to rebuild, forthe Pope he revered as the Vicar of Christ, for the bishops, priests andreligious, let us pray to the Lord:

ALL: Lord, through the intercession of St. Francis, hear us.

PRAYER LEADER: For all the Franciscans all over the world, and for allFranciscan schools, that they may be faithful to the ideals of the Mirror ofChrist, let us pray to the Lord.


PRAYER LEADER: For the poor whom Francis loved with tenderness, andfor the rich whom he did not hate but rather gently urged to share theirwealth with others, let us pray to the Lord.


PRAYER LEADER: For the outcasts of society, especially the lepers thatwe may not forget our obligation to them, let us pray to the Lord.


PRAYER LEADER: For our Muslim brothers and sisters to whom Francispreached the Word, for their complete well-being and goodness, let us prayto the Lord.


PRAYER LEADER: For those afflicted with sadness that they may realizethat they have a loving Father who is waiting for them, let us pray to theLord.

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PRAYER LEADER: For those in authority that they may realize that they arecalled to serve, not to be served, let us pray to the Lord.


PRAYER LEADER: For all the sectors of our society- the farmers, workers,fisher folks, and our indigenous brothers and sisters, let us pray to theLord.


PRAYER LEADER: In silence, we pray or our personal needs(pause),letus pray to the Lord.


PRAYER LEADER: For all of us, that following in the footsteps of the Mirrorof Christ, we may empty ourselves of all worldly attachment and makeroom for God, let us pray to the Lord.


PRAYER LEADER: Together with the longings in our heart, we sum themup by reciting the OUR FATHER.

ALL: Our Father in heaven

PRAYER LEADER: Heavenly Father, we thank you for having called Francisto your service. He has turned to you wholeheartedly. Grant that throughthis novena in his honor, we may be drawn closer to you. We ask thisthrough our Brother, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit..

ALL: Amen.

PRAYER LEADER: Let us recite the Peace Prayer of St. Francis.PRAYER LEADER: May the Lord bless us and keep us.ALL: Amen.PRAYER LEADER: May He show His face to us and have mercy on us.ALL: Amen.PRAYER LEADER: May the Lord Bless us all- in the name of the Father,the Son , and the Holy Spirit.ALL: Amen.

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(Wednesday Prayer)

DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF THE ABANDONED

LET US PUT OURSELVES IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD.+ AS WE ADORE HIS HOLY NAME.

PRAYER LEADER: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit.All: Amen

Opening PrayerO Lord God / at the foot of the cross / You have made Mary our MOTHER / Youhave allowed us / to venerate the Most Holy Virgin Mary / under the sweetest titleof / Our Lady of the Abandoned. / You have granted us the benefit / of whoeverasks for her intercession, / is left unaided. / Grant / that by the prayers and

protection / of such a good and loving Mother / you will give strength to the weak/ comfort to those who grieve / pardon to sinners / salvation and peace to all /and bring us the joy of heaven / where you live and reign with the Father, andHoly Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

Invocation(All Together)

O most glorious and sweet Virgin Mary / the most beautiful creation of AlmightyGod / bright as the sun / fair as the moon / and Queen of heaven and earth, / wecall on you / for your heart is most amiable / and with a heart / most like the heartof Jesus / full of goodness and compassion and worthy of all veneration and

tenderness.

We call on you / we praise you / for you are the mother of mercy / health of thesick / refuge of sinners / comforter of the afflicted / good and loving of allmothers.

We call on you / for you are the Immaculate Mother of God / and our mostbeloved Mother of the Abandoned / for just as you hold dear the Child Jesus / in

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your loving arms you also hold dear the abandoned and aborted children in thecommunity.

Most clement / sweet and loving Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Abandoned andpatroness of Santa Ana, we humble ask you to help us obtain the grace we so

desire if it be for the greater glory of God and the salvation of our soul (pause forshort silence for your personal intention) .And accept our sincere consecrationthat we make ourselves in this perpetual novena. Amen.

PetitionsFor every petition, our response will be: OUR LADY OF THE ABANDONED,PRAY FOR US.

++ Queen of heaven and earth / extend your sovereign protection / over thisbeloved parish of Sta. Ana. / Reign with your love and kindness / in all itshomes / and in the hearts / of all those who reside therein / so that we may one

day be in heaven with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit for all eternity, wepray++ Teacher of heavenly wisdom / grant us knowledge to understand Godsways / and inflame our hearts / so that we may love them. / Thus, knowing Him /and loving Him / we may avoid the ways of sin and follow constantly the path ofvirtue through which we shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we pray

++ Comforter of the afflicted, be our relief and strength in times of sickness, trialsand tribulations. May these our afflictions purify us so that we may in turn , havethe courage to work for the benefit of the deprived, the abused, and the victims ofinjustices and thus be worthy to take the inheritance prepared for us in heaven,

we pray.

++ Advocate of sinners/ liberatrix of souls / come to our aid / and defend usagainst all the attacks / of the enemies of our soul. / Give us the necessary grace/ to know our sins / confess them with sincere sorrow / through the Sacrament ofReconciliation / and resolve firmly / to amend our ways / so that / we may live inunion with God, we pray.

++ Remedy of human race / you who are the health of the sick / may your mercyheal our wounds / caused by sin / and thus healed / follow the path leading toheaven, we pray

++ Most brilliant light / enlighten us with the rays of your love and mercy / so thatwe may always walk in your heavenly guidance / and likewise be a true light to allwhile we work zealously for the salvation of souls, we pray

++ Immaculate from the first instance of your existence, / by your immense purity/ may we always lead a clean life / in thoughts, words and deeds. Help us torealize / that the Holy Eucharist / is a sacrifice more pleasing to God / and thus

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receive Holy Communion / more frequently / so that we may be assured / of thevision of God in heaven, we pray.

++ Mother of the Abandoned / you who are all love and tenderness / protect usespecially at the hour of our death / when the sorrows / pains / and abandonment

/ are greater / and more fearful / just as what Jesus experienced at the cross /that He cried out / My GOD / My GOD / why have you forsaken me? / Be at ourside / so that we may have the joy / of dying in your sweet arms / and thus beable / to enter / happy and secure in heaven, we pray

++ Mother of the Abandoned / made manifest in us your loving guidance andstrength especially in our studies and in our daily work. / Give us courage andwisdom that we may fully impart your love to others and to our community / wepray

Together let us pray/sing the prayer taught by Jesus.the Our Father.

Seasonal prayers:

Advent: O Virgin Mother of the Abandoned / blessed are you / for your greatfaith / that all the Lord promised / will come to pass through you. / Increase ourstrength of faith and will for doing good / that Christ your Son / may find an eager

welcome / at His coming / and call us to His side / in the Kingdom of Heaven, wepray

Christmas: Mary / Mother meek and mild / blessed are

Documents

Sfs Hs Handbook 2011-2012 for Implementation