DPS VISION / MISSION

DPS is a happy, exciting

learning organization that commits itself
in bringing out the genius in every child for
entrepreneurial, ethical, and global citizenship.

HIGH SCHOOL OBJECTIVES

 Develop skills in higher intellectual operations and more complex

comprehension and expression activities, and in thinking intelligently,
critically, and creatively in life situations;

 Acquire work skills, knowledge and information, and a set of work ethics
essential for making an intelligent choice of an occupation or career
and for specialized training in specific occupation; and,

 Broaden and heighten one’s abilities in and appreciation for science,

technology, arts, and sports as a means for maximizing one’s potentials
for self-fulfillment and for promoting the welfare of others.
 Foreword
Welcome to Diliman Preparatory School!

The Student’s Handbook has been carefully

prepared to serve as an effective and helpful guide for all
students. To the new students, it is meant to introduce all
relevant procedures and school rules and regulations. On
the other hand, it is intended to refresh the old students so
they may maintain or surpass the performance of the
previous School Year.

To the parents/guardians, we trust that you will

gain useful information so that you may wisely determine
the appropriate kind and manner of guidance you shall
give to your son/daughter/ward.

The School’s philosophy, objectives and policies

set herein will hopefully serve as a common guideline for
students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Ignorance of any of the provisions of this handbook

is by itself an admission of negligence and cannot be used
as an excuse for failure to comply with its provisions.
 Table of Contents

I. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

A. Academic Matters…………………………………………….. 1
Stream Program………………………………................ 2
K to 12 Implementation………….......………………….. 3
Core Curriculum…..………………………....…………... 4
Student Organizations/Interest Clubs………………….. 4
Sports Development……………………………………... 5
B. Grading System……………………………………………….. 6
C. Examinations…………………………………………………... 7
D. Center for Educational Measurement (CEM)………………. 10
E. Personality/Emotional Quotient Test……...………………… 10
F. Promotion and Retention…………………………………….. 11
G. Academic Warning and Probation…………………………... 12
H. Discontinuance of Studies…………………………………… 14
I. Honors and Awards System………….……….....………….. 14
J. High School Remedial Programs………………..………….. 19

II. CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE FOR STUDENTS

A. Discipline and Order………..………………………………… 20
B. Articles Prohibited in School………………………………… 21
C. Care of Properties……………………………………………. 22
D. Suspension of Classes………………………………………. 22
E. Attendance…………………………………………………….. 22
F. Personal Appearance/School Uniform……………………... 23
G. Identification Card…………………………………………….. 25
H. Anti-Bullying Policy…………………………………………… 25
I. Data Privacy Policy …………………………………………… 26
J. Freedom of Expression……………………………............... 27
 K. Policy Statement on Discipline……………………………… 27
L. Discipline Committee/Investigating Committee…………… 27
M. Offenses and Sanctions……………………………………... 28
Minor Offenses…………………………………………... 29
Major Offenses…………………………………………... 33

III. SCHOOL SERVICES

A. Guidance Programs and Services………………………….. 38
B. Health Services………………………………………………. 41
C. Library Services……………………………………............... 43
D. Security Services…………………………………………….. 44
E. Food Services………………………………………………... 45
F. Transportations/School Bus Services……………………… 45

IV. APPENDICES
A. Acknowledgment Receipt……………………………………. 46
B. Understanding Against Joining Fraternities/
Sororities………………………………………………………. 47
C. Letter of Consent for Personality/Emotional
Quotient Test………………………………………………….. 48
D. Lupang Hinirang………………………………………………. 49
E. Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas………………………. 50
F. Panatang Makabayan………………………………………... 50
G. DPS Hymn……………………………………………………... 51
I. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
A. Academic Matters
Diliman Preparatory School has revitalized its curriculum to be among the
first private schools in the Philippines to embrace the Whole Brain Learning
System (WBLS).

The Whole Brain Learning System is a potent tool for increasing learning
effectiveness through innovations in curriculum design and development, learning
materials, learning methodologies and delivery systems to better respond to the
changing needs of students in a globalized setting.

Under the Whole Brain Learning System, DPS takes a broader view of
education as it responds to the spirit of the times, veering away from the traditional,
passive transmission of subject contents to a dynamic learner-centered, multi-
dimensional, multi-developmental approach of systematic knowledge transfer
from concepts to applied skills in all major areas of human functioning.

WBLS is anchored on the philosophy of integrative, inter-disciplinary and

holistic approach in drawing out the genius in every child. It is geared towards the
development of seven (7) mastery skills in learning: to think, to do, to feel, to
communicate, to intuit, to lead, and to be.

Stream Program

As part of the curriculum enrichment, the High School Department

has been implementing plans that offer career streams as early as Grade 7 level,
with additional required subjects in English and Mathematics.

Grade 7 - Speech and Developmental Reading

Grade 8 - Basic Statistics
Grade 9 - Trigonometry
Grade 10 - Calculus

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Optional Streams are being offered from Grade 7 to Grade 12. These are:

COMMUNICATION ARTS STREAM

Public Speaking and Drama - Grade 7
Journalism - Grade 8
Technical and Creative Writing - Grade 9
Literature, Society, and the Individual - Grade 10
Business English - Grade 11
Literary Criticism - Grade 12
PRE-ENGINEERING STREAM
Advanced Math - Grade 7
Business Math - Grade 8
Analytic Geometry - Grade 9
Advanced Statistics with Probability - Grade 10
PRE-MED AND ALLIED SCIENCES STREAM
Earth Science and Environmental Issues - Grade 7
Introduction to Physics - Grade 8
Organic Chemistry - Grade 9
Science Research and Laboratory Management - Grade 10
Microbiology/Parasitology (1st Semester) - Grade 11
Introduction to Genetics & Biotechnology - Grade 12
PRE-LAW STREAM
People and the Environment - Grade 7
Philippine Society, Culture and Governance - Grade 8
Introduction to Social Science Research - Grade 9
Introduction to Sociology - Grade 10
Cultural Anthropology - Grade 11
Introduction to Political Science - Grade 12
TOURISM STREAM
Tourism: Local and International Perspective - Grade 7
The Tourism Organization - Grade 8
Culinary Arts and Sciences - Grade 9
Event Management - Grade 10
Community Based Rural Tourism - Grade 11
Behavioral Entrepreneurship - Grade 12
MULTIMEDIA STREAM
Photography and Digital Imaging - Grade 7
Desktop Publishing and Video Production - Grade 8
Web Programming - Grade 9
3D Animation - Grade 10
IT Project I - Grade 11
IT Project II - Grade 12
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 Stream placement is based on 50% student’s interest, 25% subject grade
and 25% aptitude test result.

 Work Ethics and Entrepreneurship are made part of the co-curricular

subjects.

The High School Department is implementing the portfolio assessment

which allows teachers to reflect on the effectiveness of the instruction and provides
them freedom of gaining insights into the students’ development or achievement
over a period of time. This assessment demonstrates what the students know that
encompasses their learning styles and multiple intelligences.

Moreover, special programs such as Robotics, Communication

Excellence Program (CEP), Swimming, Healthy Lifestyle, and Foreign Languages
are integrated in the curriculum.

K to 12 Implementation

The K to 12 Program covers Kindergarten and twelve years of basic

education, six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School (JHS)
and two years of Senior High School (SHS) to provide sufficient time to master
concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary
education, middle-level skills and development, employment, and
entrepreneurship.

The following salient features of the K to 12 Curriculum are geared

towards developing learners with 21st Century Skills.

 Strengthening Early Childhood Education (Universal Kindergarten),

 Building Proficiency Through Language (Mother-Tongue Multilingual
Education),
 Making the Curriculum Relevant to Learners (Contextualization and
Entrancement),
 Gearing Up for the Future (Senior High School),
 Ensuring Integrated and Seamless Learning (Spiral Progression), and
 Nurturing the Holistically Developed Filipino (College and Livelihood
Readiness, 21st Century Skills).

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Core Curriculum

There are seven Learning Areas under the core curriculum. These are
Language, Literature, Communication, Mathematics, Philosophy, Natural
Sciences, and Social Sciences. Current content from some General Education
subjects is embedded in the SHS curriculum.

Tracks

Each student in Senior High School may choose among four tracks:
Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, Sports, and Arts & Design. The
Academic track includes four strands: Accountancy, Business, and Management
(ABM); Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMMS); Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); and General Academics (GAS).

Students undergo immersion which may include earn-while-you-learn

opportunities to provide them relevant exposure and actual experience in their
chosen track.

Student Organizations/Interest Clubs

The school motivates students to join various organizations and clubs to

make them well-rounded individuals and help them develop their leadership and
interpersonal and communication skills. Organization/Club activities engage them
in civic and social responsibility programs. These also provide them avenues to
explore their talents and other potentials.

 Club Membership is mandatory to all students.

 A student may join one organization and two clubs the most. However,
he/she is allowed to be elected as an officer to one organization/club
only.
 A student who qualifies and joins an organization/club is considered to
have committed himself/herself to that group for the entire school year.
 Each student will be graded based on the set criteria.
 The extent of a student’s involvement in an activity/practice should be
based on an objective evaluation of his academic standing. In addition,
a student may be required to quit a club or an organization because of
poor academic performance.
 Organization/Club meeting will be held at least twice a month.

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The Organizations/Clubs are categorized as:

ORGANIZATIONS
1. Student Council 5. Grade 7 Organization
2. Blue View (Official School Publication) 6. Grade 8 Organization
3. BSP-DPS Senior Scout 7. Grade 9 Organization
4. CAdT-COCC Corps 8. Grade 10 Organization

CURRICULAR CLUBS
1. Dalub CTAC (Dalub Sining & Communication and Theater Arts Club)
2. Sipnayan Club (Math)
3. Panitik Club
4. Sci-Tech Club
5. Social Science Society

CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS
1. Arts Asylum 8. Health & Safety Club
2. Book Lovers Club 9. ICT Club
3. Christian Brotherhood International 10. Peer Facilitators Club
4. DPS Chorale 11. Robotics Club
5. DPS Dance Troupe 12. Tourism Club
6. Drum and Lyre Band 13. Youth for Christ
7. Young Empowered Social Entrepreneurs

Sports Development Program

The school also enhances interpersonal skills of the students by

engaging them in sports. The program provides students with world class training
and equipment housed in a state-of-the-art sports complex.

Discipline is inculcated and athletic skills where they excel are developed
to the fullest. Thus, these salient features of the program precipitate winning and
recognition in the national and international sports competitions.

Varsity Teams are as follows:

1. Basketball
2. Swimming
3. Taekwondo
4. Volleyball
5. Chess
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B. Grading System
 The Averaging System is used to determine the final grade in every
subject.
 There is no ceiling grade in every component per subject area.
 The passing grade for any subject is 75% and the lowest possible grade
that can be given to a student is 70%.
 The academic performance of a student is computed and evaluated
based not only on examinations, but also on other indicators of
performance such as quizzes, recitations, writing activities, reports,
assignments/homework, projects etc.
 The conduct grade is based on behavior and attitude of students towards
the school, work, superiors, classmates, and peers. The lowest conduct
grade that can be given to a student is 80% unless he/she has committed
a major offense.
 The report card is issued three weeks after the quarter examinations. It
is the obligation of the parents to get the report card during scheduled
Parents’ Consultation. Teachers/School authorities will not be held
responsible for future complaints of parents who do not come for
conference regarding their children’s performance.
 In line with the implementation of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013, the Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment (DepEd Order
No. 8 s. 2015) shall be implemented for Grade 7—12 effective School
Year 2015—2016.

Each grading period, the academic performance of a student is computed

based on the following components:

Quarterly Assessment (Quarter Exams/ Summative Tests)

Written Works (Quizzes, Seatworks, Homeworks, etc.)
Performance Tasks (Recitation, Reports, Practical Tests, Hands-on
Activities, Projects, etc.)

The following are the steps in computing for the Final Grades.

Step 1: Grades from all student works are added up. This results in the
total score for each component namely: Written Works,
Performance Tasks and Quarterly Assessment. Raw scores
from each component are converted to a Percentage Score.
This is to ensure that values are parallel to each other.
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 Step 2: The sum for each component is converted to the percentage
score. To compute the Percentage Score (PS) divide the raw
score by the highest possible score then, multiply the quotient
by 100%.

Learner’s total raw score

Percentage Score (PS) = x 100
Highest possible score

Step 3: Percentage Scores are then converted to weighted scores to

show the importance of each component in promoting learning
in the different subjects.

Weight of the Components for Grade 7 – 12

Filipino PEHMA, TLE,

Mathematics
Components English Computer/
Science
Social Science Values
Written Works 30% 40% 20%
Performance Tasks 50% 40% 60%
Quarterly Assessment 20% 20% 20%
 Streams & Required subjects under each subject area will follow the same
components and percentage breakdown.

Step 4: The sum of the Weighted Scores in each component is the Initial
Grade. This Initial Grade will be transmuted using the
transmutation table provided by DepEd to get the Quarterly
Grade (QG).

Step 5: The Quarterly Grade of each learning area is written in the report
card of the student.

C. Examinations
There are four quarter examinations in one school year. Aside from the
quarter exams, quizzes, practical tests, laboratory tests, unit tests, and summative
tests are also given. Every student is required to take all scheduled examinations.

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Procedure for Quarter Examinations

 Every student is required to submit a test folder a day before the

examination period.

 Examinations are time bound; thus, a student must strictly follow the
schedule. Going out of the testing room is prohibited once examinations
have started; however, if reasonably necessary, a student may be
allowed to go to the restroom in between tests.

 At the end of the exam, a student should submit to the proctor the
examination papers with all sheets attached and the folder. No copy of
exam questions should be taken out of the classroom.

 A student should not borrow from other examinees any required materials
like calculators, maps, tables, or charts.

 An examinee who finishes early should leave the classroom and the
building quietly and must not return to get anything from the room while
others are still taking the examination.

 In cases where a student misses an examination, make up tests (Set B)

may be given only for justifiable reasons: illness, death of immediate
family member and other emergencies. Supporting documents are
required such as excuse letter duly signed by the parent/guardian and
medical certificate from the school physician or family doctor. Failure to
inform the school or to submit the necessary documents within a week
after the test will result to a failing mark of zero, equivalent to 50% on the
missed exams. Special considerations may be given by the principal,
only after proper deliberation with the school panel has been done.

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  When a student misses an exam due to unsettled accounts, tardiness,
and other valid reasons, he/she will be allowed to take a special exam
using SET B which he/she will be charged with a minimal amount
(PhP100) commensurate to the effort and materials in preparing the test.

 A student who fails to take the SET B examination as scheduled for any
invalid reasons shall be given zero, equivalent to 50%, in the said test
without prejudice to the provisions on the completion of exam.

 Instances of cheating shall be dealt with appropriate sanctions as

indicated in the Code of Discipline. Student/s involved shall be given zero
or 50% grade in the particular subject.

The following shall be considered cheating:

 Talking or whispering with classmates

 Unauthorized possession of notes or any material relative to the
examination whether the student actually uses them or not
 Having somebody else take the examination for another (both shall be
held liable)
 Copying or allowing someone to copy from one’s examination/test
paper (both shall be held liable)
 Deliberately looking at the test/examination paper of others
 Giving out and receiving information regarding the test previously given
 Use of cellular phones or any gadget whether the students use them in
cheating or not
 Other related acts

If there will be suspension of classes due to typhoon or

whatever reason, the tests missed will be the same exams
to be given when classes resume.

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D. Global Resources for Assessment Curriculum.
and Evaluation (GRACE)……………….
The school, in affiliation with the Global Resources for Assessment and
Evaluation, promotes the roles of educational testing and research in improving
the quality of formal education at the institutional and systems level.

With the belief that assessment, as a process and technology, must

always lead to the creation of knowledge that will conform with the instruction and
enhance student learning, this partnership is geared to help school advance the
quality of teaching-learning processes through the standardized tools for
measuring and assessing such as:

 Student-Based Characteristics
 Student Aptitudes
 Academic Achievement
 Admission Preparedness
 Career Choices and Interests

Students are required to focus on answering the GRACE tests. Failure

to do so will mean a conference with teachers and Principal.

E. Personality/Emotional Quotient Test

Personality and Emotional Quotient Tests are part of DPS Guidance
Programs. These aim to provide essential facts about the learner, giving the
guidance counselors and teachers bases for decision-making. These assessment
tools gather personal information about the learner and assist the individual to
understand himself/herself better. Once an individual is aware of himself/herself,
he or she is able to make informed decisions.

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Below is the list of exams to be administered.

To measure the student’s grit,

growth mindset, self
management, social-awareness
Social and Emotional and self efficacy.
Grades 7 -10 Learning and School
Climate Survey To measure teacher-student
connection, sense of belonging,
physical surroundings, school
safety, social media and
cybersafety.
To determine one’s feelings,
opinions and behavior by
assessing a total of 19
Grades Panukat ng Pagkataong
personality dimensions (PDs)
11 & 12 Pilipino (PPP)
that are critical to the
assessment of Filipino
personality.
Testing fee is FREE. Please fill out the Letter of Consent Form at the
back of the handbook.

F. Promotion and Retention

Only students who have lived up to the standards set in all subjects may
then be promoted to the next grade level. The following policies on promotion
and retention shall be applied:

 A student who fails in three (3) major subjects is retained in the same
grade level.
 A student who is retained for two (2) consecutive years will not be
readmitted.
 If a student fails in two (2) major subjects, he/she will be promoted to
the next grade level provided that he/she enrolls in remedial classes.

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  A student may enroll in no more than two (2) subjects during remedial
for the purpose of making up for subjects previously failed.
 A student with one or two back subjects is considered an irregular
student.
 A student who could not cope with the school’s academic standards due
to habitual absences and/or committed grave/major disciplinary
infractions shall be recommended for transfer to other schools any time
of the year.

G. Academic Warning and Probation

Academic Warning

Upon the recommendation of the subject teacher and/or class adviser,

academic warnings are issued by the Assistant Principal/Principal to call the
attention of the students whose academic performance had fallen short of the
standard achievement expected from a DPS student.

The purposes of giving academic warning are:

 To remind student and inform his/her parents about the need for
improvement in academic performance while the situation is still
remediable.
 To explore and suggest remedies for improvement, confer with parents,
make referrals, and determine specific plans of action to improve
performance.

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 First Academic Warning

The First Academic Warning is given to a student with two (2) or more
failing marks at the end of the quarter.
A student may be given an Academic Warning at ANYTIME if the
Assistant Principal/Principal deems necessary to issue such warning.
A student given an Academic Warning must attend consultations,
must be given follow up activities, and must be subjected to periodic checks.

Second Academic Warning

The Second Academic Warning is given to a student who

continuously fails after having been given the First Academic Warning.
A student who receives the Second Academic Warning must attend
consultation/conference of parents and teacher.
He/She must be given follow up activities by the school official and
parents.
He/She must not be allowed to engage in excessive EXTRA-
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Academic Probation

An academic probation status serves as warning to a student who

performs poorly in academics. He/She will be retained in the same grade level or
recommended for transfer to another school at the end of the academic year
unless his/her performance improves within a given period as stipulated in the
conditions of the waiver issued by the Principal.

Conditions for Students on Academic Probation

 A student should not have failing marks in the final grade in any subjects
within the probation year.
 A student, accompanied by his/her parents/guardians, must constantly
confer with his/her teachers.

Lifting of Academic Probation Status

 A student, who has fulfilled the conditions of probation within the

prescribed period, may have his probation status lifted by the Principal.
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Failure to Fulfill the Academic Probation Conditions

 A student who fails to fulfill the conditions of probation within the

prescribed probation period will be required to transfer at the end of the
school year.

H. Discontinuance of Studies
The appropriate means of discontinuance of studies are:

 A letter of recommendation issued by the School Registrar upon a

reasonable request of the parent/legal guardian of the student.
 A recommendation of the school to transfer/leave the school if a student
does not meet the required academic and behavioral standards of the
school.

I. Honors and Awards System

Students who have performed exceedingly well academically and who
equally qualify according to the set criteria are given awards and citations.

Academic Convocation

Academic Convocation is held every quarter. Computation of grades and

selection of Honors/Academic Distinction Awardees every quarter is independent.

Selection of Honors/Academic Distinction Awardees for Recognition Day

shall be based on the final rating provided that there is no grade lower than 80%
for Regular Section and 85% for Honors Section in any subject from first to fourth
quarter.

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Quarterly Awards

1. With Honors is awarded to a student who:

a. receives a general average of 90 to 94%;
b. has a grade of at least 85% in all subjects;
c. has at least 85% in conduct in all subjects;
d. has exhibited service, loyalty, and generosity to the school as
evidenced in his work, class projects, participation in school
activities, and growth sessions; and
e. is an officer/member of a club/organization.

2. With High Honors is awarded to a student who:

a. receives a general average of 95 to 97%;
b. has a grade of at least 85% in all subjects;
c. has at least 85% in conduct in all subjects;
d. has exhibited service, loyalty, and generosity to the school as
evidenced in his work, class projects, participation in school
activities, and growth sessions; and
e. is an officer/member of a club/organization.

3. With Highest Honors is awarded to a student who:

a. receives a general average of 98 to 100%;
b. has a grade of at least 85% in all subjects;
c. has at least 85% in conduct in all subjects;
d. has exhibited service, loyalty, and generosity to the school as
evidenced in his work, class projects, participation in school
activities, and growth sessions; and
e. is an officer/member of a club/organization.
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 4. Principal’s List Award is given each quarter to a student whose quarterly
average reaches:
a. 1st Quarter - 88%
b. 2nd Quarter - 89%
c. 3rd Quarter - 90%
d. 4th Quarter - 91%

Special Awards for Grade 7 – Grade 9

These are given to deserving students who are able to excel in the
academic and non-academic fields of learning during the school year. They are
evaluated by the Class Advisers, Subject Teachers, Department Heads, Assistant
Principal, and Principal.

1. Subject Excellence Award is given to a student who excels in a particular

subject area based on the academic grade and involvement/participation
in activities. He/She should also have competed and won in the different
competitions or contests inside and outside DPS. Criteria are as follows:

Grade: 60% Performance: 25% Conduct: 15%

2. Best in Deportment is given to a student with the highest conduct grade

during convocation and recognition day.
3. A student in class who consistently ranks first in the quarterly counting of
quizzes is given a gold medal during recognition day.

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 4. DPS Leadership Award is a recognition given to an outstanding student
selected from among the grade level based on the following criteria:
 Must possess a well-rounded personality and good moral character
 Must have demonstrated outstanding leadership in extra- curricular
activities
5. Sports Award is a citation given to a student for his/her exemplary
performance being a varsity member.
6. Special Citations are given to the following:
a. Students with outstanding talent or skill in certain fields/areas
b. Students who win in off-campus competitions including regional,
national, and international competitions
c. Class with the highest number of Honesty Awardees
d. Class with the best performance during flag ceremony
e. Class with no/least derogatory record
f. Class with the cleanest classroom/proper waste segregation based
on daily monitoring
g. Class with the highest number of borrowed books from the library
h. Class with the highest number of awards received

Special Awards for Grade 10

The following awards are given to Junior High School Grade 10 students
during Moving Up Ceremony.

1. President’s Award for Academic Excellence is given to the overall

number one in Grade 10.
2. Professor Alicia M.L. Coseteng Leadership Award is given to the batch
outstanding leader.

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3. Professor Ofelia R. Angangco Academic Excellence Award is given to
the overall number one in Grade 10.
4. Subject Excellence Award is given to a student who excels in a particular
subject area based on the subject grade and involvement/participation in
activities. He/She should also have joined and won in the different
competitions or contests inside and outside DPS. Criteria will be as
follows:

Grade: 60% Performance: 25% Conduct: 15%

5. Best in Deportment is given to a student with the highest conduct grade

during moving up ceremony.
6. A student in class who consistently ranks first in the quarterly counting of
quizzes is given a gold medal during Moving Up Ceremony.
7. DPS Leadership Award is a recognition given to an outstanding student
selected from among the grade level based on the following criteria:
 Must possess a well-rounded personality and good moral character
 Must have demonstrated outstanding leadership in extra-curricular
activities
8. Sports Award is a citation given to a student for his/her exemplary
performance being a varsity member.
9. Special Citations are given to the following:
a. Students with outstanding talent or skill in certain fields/areas
b. Students who win in off-campus competitions including regional,
national, and international competitions
c. Class with the highest number of Honesty Awardees
d. Class with the best performance during flag ceremony
e. Class with no/least derogatory record
f. Class with the cleanest classroom/proper waste segregation based
on daily monitoring
g. Class with the highest number of borrowed books from the library
h. Class with the highest number of awards received

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J. High School Remedial Programs
Remedial classes are offered every year to DPS students who failed in
academic and co-curricular subjects for them to pass the final quarter.

Remedial classes run for 20 days. On the first day, each teacher
conducts a general orientation and administers a diagnostic test. A student is only
allowed three absences. The grading system will be based on the following:

a. Attendance - 25%
b. Long Tests - 20%
c. Quizzes - 15%
d. Homework/Seatwork - 20%
e. Recitation - 10%
f. Behavior - 10%

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II. CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE FOR
STUDENTS
The Code of Discipline provides the basic standards of behavior and
ideals which the school seeks to develop among its students. This will help a
student to successfully carry out the school’s objectives and to positively relate to
other members of the community.

The Code of Discipline is based on mutual respect and strives to develop

in each student the proper skills to succeed academically.

To help each student observe the Code of Discipline consistently, the

school has laid down specific rules and regulations, policies and procedures
providing detailed guidelines which will help him/her realize the significance of the
Code of Discipline in the sections that will follow.

A. Discipline and Order

1. A student is expected to conduct himself properly and to observe proper
behavior inside and outside the campus.
2. Should a teacher be absent or tardy on his/her way to class, students
should observe orderly manner. The vice president of the class shall
coordinate with the Department Heads/Director for Student Affairs or the
Principal while the class president supervises the class until the assigned
substitute teacher arrives.
3. Rowdy behavior, fighting, scandalous acts, vulgar manners, foul
language, and disruption of classes are strictly prohibited. Such acts
when proven will merit disciplinary action.
4. Students should walk silently in 2 lines when moving from classroom to
another place in the campus for an activity. The same procedure is
followed when returning to the classroom.
5. Students should not go out of the classroom during class hours without
asking permission from the subject teacher. Students who need to go to
the clinic must secure a Clinic Slip from the adviser/subject teacher.
6. Students are to observe cleanliness and orderliness at all times.

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 7. No students shall be allowed to stay in the classroom after the last period.
Likewise, students are only allowed to stay in the campus up to 5:00 pm
except when there is an approved rehearsal/activity. In such case,
parental consent/reply slip is required.

B. Articles Prohibited in School

1. Articles such as obscene pictures/videotapes, undesirable reading
materials, weapons of any kind, drugs, sharp objects, firecrackers,
cigarettes, and other items which are normally offensive and hazardous
to oneself and others should not be brought in the campus or in the school
bus.
2. Mechanical and electronic games and gadgets, rollerblades,
skateboards, bicycles, pellet guns, and playing cards are also prohibited.
3. Students are not allowed to bring and use cellphones inside the campus.
The school is not liable in cases of loss and/or theft. Hence, the school
and its authorities shall not hold searches for any student who shall report
cases to this effect.
4. Electronic devices/equipment/instruments may be brought to school for
class presentation or activity only upon the approval of permit and waiver
forms. The following conditions apply:
 The item will be used only during the approved time.
 E-device may not be used for gaming, playing, film viewing or
internet/e-mail accessing.
 The item shall be brought home as soon as the activity/presentation
is done.

 Extreme disciplinary measures are imposed to violators of these

provisions. In addition, prohibited articles will be confiscated. Articles
such as cellphones, mechanical, and electronic gadgets shall be returned
after parents/guardians have conferred with the Class Adviser and the
Director for Student Affairs. However, on the third offense,
cellphones/gadgets will be returned at the end of the school year.

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C. Care of Properties
A student is expected to use/handle school equipment/facilities with
utmost care. Anybody who damages or loses school property or property of others
accidentally or intentionally is required to pay for or replace it. A student found
guilty of intentionally damaging the properties of the school and/or of the other
members of the community is subject to a disciplinary action.

D. Suspension of Classes
Classes in the high school level are automatically cancelled whenever
Typhoon Signal is raised over Metro Manila, or if a state of National emergency is
declared. When suspension of classes is announced after classes have already
started, students are kept in school momentarily until the school finds it safe to
allow them to go home.

During heavy rains, causing floods in certain areas, parents shall make
decision whether to send their children to school or not, taking into consideration
their health and safety.

E. Attendance
A student is expected to come to school regularly and punctually.

1. A student is considered tardy if he/she comes in any time after the

prescribed start of school hours or any school activity. In such case,
he/she has to present to his/her adviser/subject teacher a tardiness slip
duly signed by the Director for Student Affairs of the Principal. Three time
tardy is equivalent to one-day absence.
2. Every student is expected to attend classes regularly except in cases of
emergency or for valid reasons. A student who has to leave the school
for emergency reasons during class hours must be picked up by his/her
parent/guardian and must secure a gate pass from the Director for
Student Affairs or from the Principal.
3. A student who incurs absence/s shall be admitted in class only upon
presentation of an excuse letter from his/her parents or guardians, stating
the dates and reason of absence. A medical certificate duly

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 if the reason for the absence is illness. Failure to do so would mean that
the student will not be excused and is required to take any scheduled
examinations, quizzes, and activities upon his/her return.
4. A student is responsible for all the assignments and projects given during
his/her absence. He/she is also responsible to request for make- up test
or work immediately or within the week upon his/her return to school.
5. All foreseen absences or tardiness must be coordinated in advance to
the Office of the Principal.
6. Absences incurred for more than 20% of the required number of school
days is a ground for the imposition of dropping out. However, the
Principal, at her discretion, may exempt a student who exceeds the 20%
limit for reasons considered valid and acceptable to the school.
7. A student is considered truant when he/she misses classes and is outside
the school without permission or knowledge of his/her parents. He/She
is subjected for a conference with his/her parents/guardians, class
adviser, and school authority. Apart from the disciplinary sanction
appropriate for the said offense, the student concerned shall get zero in
all activities and examinations for the day.
8. A student is considered cutting and shall be subjected to sanction if
he/she:
 is absent in any subject but present in other subjects;
 is present during flag ceremony or any school activity but not in
his/her class/es; and
 stays in any area of the school campus during class hours without
any valid reason.
9. A student has an Activity Card to ensure his/her attendance and active
involvement and participation in school activities.

F. Personal Appearance/School Uniform

Each student is required to come to school appropriately dressed and
well-groomed during school days and other school functions.

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1. Prescribed Uniform
BOYS
 Straight cut white short sleeved polo with DPS seal and grade level
patch on left breast pocket.
 Plain white undershirt
 Navy blue pants
 Black leather shoes and black socks

General Appearance for Boys

 Prescribed haircut for boys is 1”x2”. No hair dyes.

 Hair should not reach the eyebrows when pulled down.
 Hair at the nape should be at least an inch above the tip of the shirt
collar
 Body tattoos are prohibited
GIRLS
 Fancy hairstyle/cut/dyed hair is prohibited.
 White shirt-jack blouse with DPS seal and grade level patch on left
breast pocket, Peter Pan collar with half-inch biased, navy-blue
ribbon under the collar.
 Plain white undergarment
 Navy blue pleated skirt
 Black leather shoes (high heels and stiletto shoes are not allowed)
 Plain white ankle-high socks

General Appearance for Girls

 No hair dyes
 No make-up
 No long nails and colored nail polish
 No body tattoos
2. Gala Uniforms are to be worn during Mondays and special events.
3. P.E. Uniform is to be worn during P.E. day only.
 Color-coded shirt with DPS logo
 Navy blue DPS jogging pants
 Rubber shoes and white socks

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G. Identification Card
The school Identification Card (ID) is part of the prescribed uniform and
is to be worn at all times inside the campus and other off-campus activities
authorized by the school. The No ID, No Entry policy will be strictly implemented
for each student.

ID is used with the Gatekeeper, a special feature which informs the

parents/guardians via SMS once the student enters and leaves the school
premises. It also functions as library card, necessary in making any library
transactions.

A student is prohibited from placing stickers and the like on his/her ID.
Furthermore, the use of other ID laces, aside from the official DPS ID lace, is
strictly prohibited.

Lost ID Card should be reported to the class adviser and Director for
Student Affairs. A letter from parent requesting for ID replacement is required, to
be signed by the Assistant Principal and to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
A student shall then be charged the full cost of the ID and its features.

H. Anti-Bullying Policy
To protect the rights of all students and groups for a safe and secured
learning environment, DPS prohibits acts of bullying, harassment, and other forms
of aggression and violence.

Bullying or harassment, like other forms of aggressive and violent

behaviors, interferes with both the school’s ability to educate its students and the
student’s ability to learn. All administrators, faculty, staff, parents, volunteers, and
students are expected to refuse to tolerate bullying and harassment and to
demonstrate behavior that is respectful and civil.

Bullying/Harassment is any gesture written or verbal, physical act

(including electronic transmitted act – i.e., cyber bullying, through the use of
internet, cellphone, computer or wireless hand-held device, currently in use or later
developed and used by students) that:

 is reasonably perceived as being dehumanizing, intimidating, aggressive,

humiliating, threatening, or otherwise likely to evoke fear of physical
harm, emotional distress, or damage to property;
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  is directed at one or more students;
 is conveyed through physical, verbal, technological, or emotional means;
 substantially interferes with educational opportunities, benefits, or
programs of one or more students;
 adversely affects the ability of a student to participate in or benefit from
the school educational programs or activities by placing the students in
reasonable fear of physical harm or by causing emotional distress; and
 is based on a student’s actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic
(race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression; or a mental, physical, or sensory disability
or impairment), or is based on an association with another person who
has or is perceived to have any of these characteristics.

Bullying and harassment also include forms of retaliation against

individuals who report or cooperate in an investigation under this policy. Such
behaviors are considered to be bullying or harassment whether they take place
inside or outside the school premises, at any school sponsored function, or in a
school vehicle or at any time or place where a child’s imminent safety or overall
well-being may be at issue.

The scope of this policy includes prohibition of every form of bullying/

harassment whether in the classroom, on school premises, immediate
environment of the school, when a student is traveling to or from school, or at
school sponsored event (whether held on school premises or not). Bullying or
harassment that is not initiated on a location stipulated above is covered by this
policy if the incident results in a potentially material or substantial disruption of the
school learning environment for one or more students and/or day-to-day
operations of the school or school program.

I. Data Privacy Policy

In compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data
Privacy Act of 2012, students are oriented and expected to protect the privacy and
security of their personal information. Likewise, they should respect the data
privacy of their fellow students, parents, staff, and other stakeholders.

Any act that breaches private, personal, or sensitive information and/or

that of the school or any members of the school community will be considered a
major offense and will merit disciplinary measures.

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J. Freedom of Expression
The school respects the constitutional right of students for self-
expression. However, in a school setting, reasonable limitations are imposed. A
student shall be sanctioned based on the following acts:

 Oral/Written expression that will cause substantial disruption of school

activities or will invade the rights of others.
 Internet/Social Media Expression that are untrue, defamatory, abusive,
humiliating, or damaging to the school and/or any of its members.
 Discourtesy to school and/or any member of the school community.

K. Policy Statement on Discipline

The school believes that discipline is important for the learning process
to continue and prosper. Therefore, every student is expected to practice self-
discipline; to promote and observe fairness, order and good morals at all times; to
respect those who are in authority and other members of the community; and to
protect the good name and reputation of the school.

The school has the right to impose disciplinary sanctions for violations of
school rules and regulations and to restrain activities which are contrary to the
school philosophy and objectives.

L. Discipline Committee/Investigating Committee

Subject Teachers, Class Advisers, Director for Student Affairs, and
Principal give sanctions in minor cases reported to them and proven to be true.
However, in cases of major offenses, appropriate disciplinary sanctions are given
after due investigations are done by the Discipline Committee, which is composed
of the Class Adviser, Concerned Subject Teacher, Concerned Department Head,
Guidance Counselor, Director for Student Affairs, Principal, Vice President for
Student Life and Development, and the Vice President for Diliman Preparatory
School.

The committee sees to it that due process is given to student/s

concerned.

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M. Offenses and Sanctions
A student who commits violations of school rules and regulations is given
sanction/s which may vary according to the degree of the offense.

The following lists of offenses and sanctions are not exclusive. There
may be other acts not expressly included hereunder, but such acts if considered
by the school as a violation of school standard of morality and/or good or
appropriate conduct or in any way affect the good reputation of the school shall
likewise remain an infraction liable for sanctions by the school. Furthermore, the
school administration reserves its right to impose different (whether heavier or
lighter) sanction/s it may deem proper to impose depending on the gravity of the
offense and circumstance of each case.

Sanctions are based not only on the degree or seriousness of the offense
but likewise on the frequency of occurrence. Thus, the following progression of
sanctions shall be imposed:

1. OR Oral Reprimand
2. RL Reprimand Letter/Written Warning
3. CLI Case Letter for Information
4. CLC Case Letter for Conference

RL/CLI/CLC serves as official communication to inform/invite

parents/ guardians. This correspondence should be signed by the
parents/ guardians and must be returned to the Director of Student
Affairs’ Office immediately.

5. Suspension
 S1 On-Campus Suspension (office duty)
 S2 Off-Campus Suspension

 All quizzes, exams, projects, and all academic related

activities not taken because of suspension shall be given a
raw score of zero.

6. W Waiver (Probationary Status)

7. D Dismissal

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 8. Other sanctions are to be imposed by the Committee on Discipline
as seen fitted for further offenses, such as:
 A letter of apology to the person concerned
 Loss of membership or position in any recognized school
organization or activity being held
 Disqualification from being elected or appointed in any
recognized school organization or activity
 Automatic failing mark in the deportment/conduct grade
 Denial of Honors and Moving Up Privileges

Disciplinary offenses include, but are not limited to, the items listed as
follows:

FREQUENCY

MINOR OFFENSES
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

1. Improper Attire/Inappropriate
wearing of uniform and ID (lace OR RL CLC S1 S2
included)

2. Improper footwear and/or socks OR RL CLC S1 S2

3. Wearing of earrings and other

inappropriate body accessories OR RL CLC S1 S2
among the boys

4. Wearing of multiple earrings

OR RL CLC S1 S2
among the girls

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 5. Sporting improper haircut/
hairstyle (colored, highlighted, OR RL CLC S1 S2
dyed hair, spike, shaven head)

6. Wearing make-up, and/or lipstick

and colored nail polish and hair OR RL CLC S1 S2
dyed (for girls)

7. Wearing of bull caps, bonnets,

bandanas, sun visor and the like OR RL CLC S1 S2
inside the classroom.

8. Wearing of colored/printed shirt

OR RL CLC S1 S2
and undergarments

9. Unexcused tardiness during

RL CLI CLC S1 S2
school activities/functions

10. Unexcused absences during

RL CLI CLC S1 S2
school activities/functions

5 & 6 – Student with dyed hair will be required to render a thrice-a-week, after-
class community service/office duty until such time that the hair is colored
appropriately.

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11. Pretending to be sick to avoid
RL CLI CLC S1 W
classes and other school activities

12. Leaving classes and school

CLI CLC S1 S2 W
activities without permission

13. Gross truancy, cutting classes,

CLI CLC S1 S2 W
absences, or tardiness

14. Disturbance of peace and order

within the school premises
14.1 Borrowing of books,
notebooks, calculators, or
any materials during class
hours
14.2 Making unnecessary noise OR RL CLI CLC S1
inside the classroom
14.3 Distracting the attention of the
teacher during classes
14.4 Playing, loitering, running,
shouting in the corridors
during class hours

15. Inattentiveness and misbehavior

during flag ceremonies,
RL CLI CLC S1 W
assemblies, school programs,
activities, and meetings

16. Littering and spitting on the floor OR RL CLI CLC S1

17. Unauthorized posting of posters,

notices, or announcements on
RL CLI CLC S1 W
bulletin boards, black/whiteboards,
or walls

18. Use of school facilities without

RL CLI CLC S1 W
written permission

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 19. Possession and use of electronic
gadgets such as laptop, tablet,
IPod, ITouch, digicam, PSP, toys
RL CLC S1 S2 W
and the like without written
permission from school
authorities

20. Bringing/Using of cellphones

during classes and while inside RL CLC S1* W
the campus

21. Entering and/or staying in faculty

rooms, offices, clinic, restricted
areas without official business or OR RL CLI CLC S1
valid reason

22. Violation of rules and regulations

in the use of laboratory rooms, OR RL CLI CLC S1
library and other school facilities

23. Failure to do seatworks, home-

RL CLI CLC S1 W
works and projects

24. Petty mischief OR RL CLI CLC S1

25. Conducting group activities

without permission from the OR RL CLI CLC S1
school authorities

26. Intruding respective restrooms

(Boys are not allowed to enter RL CLI CLC S1 S2
female restrooms and vise-versa)

27. Failure to give school

correspondence for parent’s
RL CLC S1 S2 W
information and failure to return
reply slip
20 –On the 3rd offense, confiscated cellphone/gadget will be returned at the end
of the school year.
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 FREQUENCY
MAJOR OFFENSES 1st
2nd 3rd 4th 5th

1. Possession, distribution,
borrowing, lending, or viewing of
S1 S2 W D
any pornographic materials and
similar items

2. Possession, distribution, borrowing

or lending of prohibited items such
CLC S1 S2 W D
as cigarettes/vape and playing
cards

3. Possession of/using and/or

pushing prohibited drugs,
D
marijuana, liquor, and drinks with
alcohol content inside the campus

4. Coming to school under the CLC

influence of alcoholic beverages or S2 D
prohibited drugs W

5. Possession of deadly and harmful

objects such as gun, knife,
D
explosives, firecrackers, pillboxes,
and the like

6. Participation and involvement in

fraternities, sororities,
unrecognized school organizations
D
or any underground group whose
objectives and activities are
contrary to school policies

7. Hazing or involvement in initiation

practices inside or outside the
D
campus which inflict physical or
psychological harm to others

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 CLC
8. Smoking within or in immediate
S2 D
environment of the school
W
9. Gambling in any form within or
in immediate environment of the CLC S1 S2 W D
school
10. Attempted theft/Stealing of
school and/or other person’s D
property
11. Non-endorsement of lost and
found items to proper school CLC S2 W D
authority
CLC
12. Unauthorized possession of
S2 D
school property
W

CLC
13. Improper use or destruction of
S2 D
school facilities and properties
W

14. Arson D

15. Cheating or allowing oneself to

be used in cheating in any type
of tests and examinations

15.1 Talking or whispering with

classmates
CLC S1 W D
15.2 Unauthorized possession
of notes or any material
relative to the
examination whether the
student actually uses
them or not

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 15.3 Having somebody else take the
examination for another (in which
both shall be held liable)
15.4 Copying or allowing someone to
copy from one’s examination test
paper (in which both shall be held
liable)
15.5 Deliberately looking at the test/
examination paper of others
15.6 Giving out and receiving
information regarding tests
CLC S1 W D
previously given
15.7 Possession of cellular phones or
any gadget whether the students
use them or not
15.8 Submitting work or project of
others

 A student caught cheating during

quizzes, summative test, or quarterly
examinations automatically gets 50% in
the test.
CLC
16. Violation of Data Privacy Policy S2 D
W
17. Forging/Tampering of signatures, school CLC
records, forms, and other related S2 D
documents W
CLC
18. Securing/Using fake documents S2 D
W
CLC
19. Lending ID card to outsider/using ID
S1 S2 D
cards of others
W
20. Giving false statements during official CLC
S2 W D
investigation or hearing S1

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21. Bullying, cyber bullying, serious
threatening, intimidating, CLC
S2 W D
provoking, or coercing any S1
member of the school community

22. Engaging in brawl, serious fighting,

CLC
or any trouble-causing activity in or S2 W D
S1
out of the school campus

23. Fighting and inflicting injury upon CLC

any member of the school S2 D
community, visitors, or guests W

24. Abetting or encouraging improper

CLC S1 S2 W D
behavior on others
25. Horseplay or playing serious CLC
S2 W D
practical joke on others S1

26. Use of profane/vulgar language

CLC
and gestures, threatening to S2 W D
S1
other’s dignity or safety

27. Disrespect to authority, showing CLC

rude behavior or open defiance of S2 D
school rules and policies W

28. Willful and gross disrespect,

disobedience, defiance, assault, or
D
abusive behavior toward school
authorities
CLC
29. Extortion or forced extraction of
S2 D
any amount of money from others
W
30. Using funds of class, organization,
club, or student council for CLC
personal vested interest or any S2 D
other than what the fund is W
intended for

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31. Selling of tickets or raising of
funds in the name of school or CLC
any of the school organization or S2 D
class without the official approval W
of the school authority

CLC
32. Engaging in lewd, indecent,
S2 D
immoral, or unlawful acts
W

33. Public display of intimate

CLC S1 S2 W D
affection

34. Act which destroys the good CLC

name of the school and its S2 D
community members W

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III. SCHOOL SERVICES
A. Guidance Programs and Services
The Guidance Office aims to respond to stakeholders’ personal,
emotional, and psychological concerns. It also assists the students with family
and peer problems, concerns about the future, feeling of stress, low self-esteem,
loneliness, anxiety, career choices, and life skills. It provides support and
consultation to staff, faculty, and parents who have concerns about well-being of
a particular student. The Guidance Office also creates and implements significant
programs which are primarily designed to develop and enhance students’ total
personality as well as to assist them in their personal adjustment in life.

Individual Inventory Services

These services are designed to gather reliable data: Personal

educational background of the students, Students’ Satisfaction Survey, Parents’
Perception Survey, and Needs Assessment Survey. These data are kept in the
Guidance Office and are helpful when the students come to their Counselor for
counseling or advice.

Counseling

Counseling service is a basic and a significant strategy which involves a

person-to-person relationship. This provides the individual the opportunity to
make his own plans and decisions to come up with a resolution of his own personal
problems. Individual or group sessions with counselors are available to students
who have academic, personal, interpersonal, emotional, career, and moral
concerns.

Information Services

The function of this service is to make available to the students valuable

information not ordinarily provided through the instructional programs for personal,
social, emotional, and spiritual development and adjustment. This information is
considered necessary in guiding adolescents and young adults in making
intelligent vocational or educational choices or their personal and social
adjustments.
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Placement Service

Placement service helps the students secure the most effective

relationship to a job or to the next step in his educational or personal goals. It is
culminated with a Career Week held every January.

Follow-Up Service

This service is concerned with what happens to the students after they
have left the school.

1. Guidance Counselors visit different companies and schools where DPS

alumni are connected to find out how they are, and if employed, some
information about their work and their employers.
2. Tutorial lessons are academic assistance given to students who find
difficulty comprehending certain subjects.
3. Student-Peer-Facilitators (SPF) are students with potential to become
leaders in the future. They are trained to assist another youth through
the ‘buddy’ approach.
4. Boarding House Visitation (BHV) is conducted once a month by the
Guidance Counselor. Problems or concerns confronting the student-
lodgers will be explored through group dynamics activities. BHV would
also serve as an avenue for a continuing counseling process.

Testing

The student’s individual strengths and weaknesses in the areas of

personality, aptitudes, interests, needs, and job skills are assessed through the
use of standardized tests. Test results are interpreted to the students by their
respective guidance counselors for self-awareness, growth, and development.
Test interpretations are also made available in group.

 Social and Emotional Learning and School Climate Survey

 Panukat ng Pagkataong Pilipino (PPP)

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Career Counseling and Workshops

This program aims to guide students in making successful transition from

school to their chosen career/field by providing various learning experiences and
other career-related services. Activities include Individual Career Counseling,
Career Orientation, and Seminar-Workshop Series concentrated on the following:

Grade 7 – Character Exploration

Grade 8 – Leadership Expedition
Grade 9 – Challenge Navigation
Grade 10 – Career Orientation

Enrichment Activities

1. Exploration
Self-awareness activities and orientation in relation to varied
aspects of campus life

2. Effective Study Habits

Lectures on how to study effectively, time management, and
developing good memory as well as steps on how to take a test and have
better results

3. Coping with Stress

A session aimed in assisting students in identifying and
developing skills in handling school pressures

4. Handling Relationship
A lecture on how to handle relationships such as boy-girl
relationship and family relationship

5. Student-Peer-Facilitator Training
Training workshop for student-peer-facilitators are conducted
aimed in developing their counseling and facilitating skills to establish
effective self-awareness and peer relationship

6. Drug Control and Prevention Program

This activity promotes a drug free school and offers varied
activities for student awareness.

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B. Health Services
The School maintains three clinics, ECE/GS and HS in the main campus
on Commonwealth and one in the Mindanao Avenue Campus (MAC). The clinics
are manned by full-time clinic administrator/physician, pediatric dentist, and well-
trained nurses, three in the main campus and one in MAC. Clinics are open
Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. They are equipped with commonly
used medicines and medical/dental equipment to service students of all grade
levels.

The Clinic performs and offers year-round the following services:

1. Annual Physical Exam (Medical and Dental) of all students at the start of
the school year. Physical examination is performed by the school
physician and dentist. Parents are informed of significant findings and
given recommendations on how to improve the health of their children.

2. Day to day management of common illnesses of students and first aid

treatment for minor accidents. Parents are informed about their
children’s status so they can be fetched and brought home if necessary.
In case a child needs to be brought to the hospital immediately for
emergency cases, a nurse can accompany the child first to the hospital
and meet the child’s parents there.

3. Referral to hospital/specialist physician/dentist if necessary

4. Dental procedures (oral prophylaxis, filling, simple extraction) for the

students for minimal fees

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 5. Promotion of preventive medicine through information drive, health
education through the bulletin board, lectures on relevant topics, and
other related activities. Emphasis is placed on maintaining healthy diet
and good nutrition, healthy lifestyle through exercise and sports, avoiding
smoking, drinking, or substance abuse, preventing disease through
immunization, personal hygiene, and environmental cleanliness. Health
alert campaigns are also done to prevent epidemics such as Influenza,
Dengue H-fever, etc.

6. Health and medical assistance during field trips/educational tours

7. Issuance of Medical certificates for exemption in CAdT or Physical

Education classes

To help the clinic render effective service, it is very important that the
medical records of the students are complete. Hence, the parents/guardians
should fill out the medical forms completely and disclose important information
regarding the medical condition of their children such as allergies to certain food,
medications, or presence of any illness.

Parents should also provide the clinic with a copy of their child’s medical
certificate once their child returns to class after an illness. This will help the clinic
update the student’s medical records.

Healthy Lifestyle Program

On February 21, 2013, DPS and DOH signed a Memorandum of

Agreement, making DPS the first partner school of DOH in promoting healthy
lifestyle.

The school’s vision is to develop students and the school community to

practice healthy lifestyle. DPS is committed to being a school model by improving
and protecting the health and well-being of the school community through the
promotion of lifelong healthy choices.

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DPS Promotes a Week of Healthy Living:

Meatless Monday: Only fish/seafood, fruits and vegetables are served in the
canteen.

Zumba Tuesday: Students dance Zumba before start of classes.

Walk on Wednesday: Students walk and take longer routes going to the
classrooms.

Thankful Thursday: Students are reminded to reflect and be thankful of the

blessings they received.

Fruits and Vegies Friday: Students bring fruits and vegetables to school and share
with classmates.

Stay Fit Saturday & Funday Sunday: Students are encouraged to observe healthy
lifestyle program and have family bonding
activities.

C. Library Services
There are four libraries in the main campus and one at the Mindanao
Avenue Campus. The libraries cater different materials that encourage growth in
all areas of interest, such as books and multimedia resources. All libraries are
spacious, fully air-conditioned, well-lighted, and aesthetically arranged. Computer
units with LCD monitors are provided for internet research. Periodical resource
such as newspapers, magazines, and journals are also available for inside use.

Library transactions such as borrowing and returning of books are

facilitated through a computerized Library Management System. The barcode on
the student’s ID is scanned during the borrowing process. Moreover, all books in
the libraries are also bar-coded to provide faster and more accurate service.

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 The library collection and other related information are made available
through a separate computer dedicated to an E-Catalog Search program for easier
access.

Library services are available daily, with no noon break, from 7:00 am –
5:00 pm.

D. Security Services
While in the campus, the students are assured of safety and security.
Security personnel are hired by the school to safeguard the welfare and property
of the school community. Students and parents are requested to be cooperative
in observing school rules and regulations that have bee set to protect the mutual
interests of all the stakeholders and to be communicative regarding proposals or
recommendations that may contribute to efforts that promote safety and security
inside the campus.

Fire and Earthquake drills are done annually to prepare students in case
of emergencies. These drills are facilitated by an emergency Response Team
composed of selected administrators, staff, members of the faculty, and security
personnel who undergo annual trainings and seminars conducted by the
professionals from Red Cross of the Philippines, MMDA, PHILVOLCS, and
Engineering Department of Quezon City Hall.

Campus Security
DepEd Order No. 11, Series of 2011
Section 159. Only bona fide students of the school shall be allowed inside the
campus.

 No visitors, including parents and guardians, shall be allowed inside the

campus during school hours except for valid reasons. They shall be
required to sign the logbook of the security service.

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  No students or visitors, including parents or guardians, shall be allowed
inside the school building premises after the last class period has ended.

 Teacher shall confer with parents/guardians or entertain visitors during

their consultation period.

E. Food Services
The school has a clean and adequate canteen facility within its
campuses. Food Services are operated by canteen concessionaires. There is a
variety of food items prepared ranging from breakfast items, lunch meals, and
snacks. Concessionaires’ operations are periodically checked and evaluated to
ensure safe and nutritious foods are served.

F. Transportation/School Bus Services

The school ensures good service and safety of bus riders through
periodic checking and accreditation of the school buses and physical/medical
examination and drug test of drivers and conductors. Arrangement for bus
services may be made directly with the accredited operators. Parking lot with
waiting area is also made available. Air-conditioned Lounge for parents/
guardians/fetchers is available for a minimal amount of P200.00/month.

School bus riders are expected to cooperate with the bus operator who
is directly responsible in rendering efficient service for the safety of the students.

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 DILIMAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT– JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

S.Y. 2023 – 2024

ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPT

This is to certify that we have carefully read, understood, agreed to and

bind ourselves to comply with the Academic Policies and Code of Conduct and
Discipline for Students and we signify our pledge of cooperation, support and
promise to abide by the school policies, rules and regulations embodied in it.

________________________________ ____________________
Student’s Signature Over Printed Name Grade and Section

_______________________________ ____________________
Father’s Signature Over Printed Name Contact No.

________________________________ ____________________
Mother’s Signature Over Printed Name Contact No.

_________________________________ ____________________
Guardian’s Signature Over Printed Name Contact No.

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 DILIMAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT– JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

S.Y. 2023 - 2024

UNDERSTANDING AGAINST JOINING

FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES

I hereby certify that I am not and will not be a member of any

fraternity/sorority/any group not recognized by the school and I do not intend to
join or organize said organization in the future.

I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge the authority of Diliman

Preparatory School to dismiss me in case of any violation in relation to the above
statement.

________________________________ ____________________
Student’s Signature Over Printed Name Grade and Section

* * *
UNDERSTANDING BY PARENT/GUARDIAN
OF MINOR STUDENT

I, ___________________________ of legal age, and a resident of

__________________________________________ hereby affirm the foregoing
understanding made by my son/daughter, and hereby willingly agree to bind my
child/ward to it. I undertake to explain to him/her its contents and consequences
and to ensure compliance therewith.

_______________________________ ____________________
Father’s Signature Over Printed Name Contact No.

________________________________ ____________________
Mother’s Signature Over Printed Name Contact No.

_________________________________ ____________________
Guardian’s Signature Over Printed Name Contact No.
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 DILIMAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

S.Y. 2023 – 2024

LETTER OF CONSENT
PERSONALITY / EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT TEST

I do hereby consent my child, ______________________________ to

undergo personality/emotional quotient test. I have been fully informed about
the test and know that I may contact the Guidance Counselor for information
or explanation at any time. I understand that:
a. Any information gathered will be used only for educational purposes.
b. All information gathered will be kept strictly confidential.

I am not willing to have my child, _________________________________ to

undergo personality/emotional quotient test.

________________________________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s signature over printed name

__________________________
Date

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 Lupang Hinirang
(Music & Lyrics by: J. Felipe and J. Palma)

Bayang magiliw
Perlas ng silanganan
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay

Lupang Hinirang
Duyan ka nang magiting
Sa manlulupig
Di ka pasisiil

Sa dagat at bundok sa simoy

At sa langit mo’y bughaw
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal

Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y

tagumpay na nagniningning
Ang bituin at araw niya’y
kailan pama’y di magdidilim

Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati’t pagsinta

Buhay ay langit sa piling mo
Aming ligaya na pag
May mang-aapi
Ang mamatay ng dahil sayo

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 Panatang Makabayan
Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas,
aking lupang sinilangan,
tahanan ng aking lahi,
kinukupkop ako at tinutulungang
maging malakas, masipag at marangal.
Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas,
diringgin ko ang payo
ng aking mga magulang,
susundin ko ang tuntunin ng paaralan,
tutuparin ko ang tungkulin
ng mamamayang Makabayan;
naglilingkod, nag-aaral, at nananalangin
ng buong katapatan
Iaalay ko ang aking buhay,
Pangarap, pagsisikap
Sa bansang Pilipinas

Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas

Ako ay Pilipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang isinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan
Na ipinakikilos ng sambayanang
Makadiyos, makakalikasan, makatao at makabansa
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 DPS Hymn
(Music & Lyrics by: C. Legaspi)

I Sa aming buhay ay nakita,

Ang liwanag, at patnubay
Sa pagsisikap, may katuparan
Mithi ng puso’y makamtan

II Sa isip at gawa’y ipamamalas

Angking talino’y ibibigay lamang
Buhay ko ma’t lakas iaalay
Maglilingkod nang tunay … sa bayan

Ref. Diliman Preparatory School

Karunungan, karangalan, na aming nakamtan
Kailan ma’y di mapaparam…
Minamahal ka namin… magpakailanman

III May hihigit pa bang pagkalinga,

Pangangalagang iyong nilaan,
Pasasalamat sa aming puso,
Handog nga naming tunay sa iyo…

Ref. Diliman Preparatory School

Karunungan, kalusugan, na aming nakamtan
Kailan ma’y di mapaparam…
Minamahal ka namin… magpakailanman

Ref. Diliman Preparatory School

Karunungan, kahuyasan, na aming nakamtan
Kailan ma’y di mapaparam…
Minamahal ka namin… magpakailanman
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