Non-academic Misconduct

3. Any student who knowingly helps another student violate academic behavior standards is also in violation of the standards.

II. NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

A. Minor Offenses

Offenses Sanctions

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense In all instances of minor offenses, parents/ guardian will be summoned for conference during the 2nd & 3rd offenses.

1. Improper uniform including no I.D., upon entry at the gate, or during class hours inside the campus. (refer to standards of uniform, attire and grooming –posted.)

2. Lost School I.D. (validated I.D. should be checked even if inside a vehicle) Warning/ reprimand; student’s name, I.D., course & year level shall be recorded by any school official or security officer and submitted to the SASO and need to secure temporary pass from SASO until ID is replaced. Confiscate any improper effects like men’s earrings, etc. Warning/ reprimand; Secure temporary pass (SASO); pay for replacement.

3. Lost Library Card Warning/reprimand replacement fee.

4. Loitering during class hours, disturbing classes due to unnecessary noise, e.g. singing or boisterous conversation. 5. Leaving the room without permission from the instructor during class or academic program 6. Using cell phone while the class is on-going Warning/reprimand (Department Heads)

Warning/reprimand (Faculty or SASO)

Warning/reprimand; Cellphone will be confiscated until end of class by the teacher. 2nd written warning and notice to suspend upon 3rd offense (with SASO stamp/ seal) 5 school days suspension (no special activities to be given during suspension) and a letter from SASO to be given to the Department Head.

Pay for replacement; 2nd warning and notice to suspend upon 3rd offense (SASO) 2nd warning; replacement fee.

2nd warning and notice to suspend upon 3rd offense (SASO). 5 school days suspension (SASO); pay for replacement.

Library suspension 10 school days; pay for replacement. 10 school days suspension (SASO)

2nd warning and notice to suspend upon 3rd offense (Department Head and SASO). 2nd warning and notice to suspend upon 3rd offense (Department Head). 10 school days suspension (SASO)

10 school days suspension (SASO)

7. Posting/distributin g printed materials in the campus without the approval of the school officials including printing of t-shirts, flyers, etc… using the logo of the school. 8. Unauthorized use of school facilities Warning/reprimand; remove posters/ notices/ leaflets, etc. (SASO)

Warning/reprimand (SASO)

9. Unauthorized assembly of students within the campus during class hours 10. General Offenses (any other minor offenses not stated above- ex.) a. Vehicle Parking violation b. Staying beyond prescribed classes/ schedule inside the school campus without permission Warning/reprimand (Faculty or SASO)

Warning/reprimand (Security)

Warning/reprimand (SASO) 12 school days suspension (SASO) 24 school days suspension (SASO)

12 school days suspension (SASO) 12 school days suspension (SASO) 24 school days suspension (SASO)

24 school days suspension (SASO)

Suspend entry of vehicle inside the school campus (Security)

12 school days suspension (SASO) 24 school days suspension (SASO)

B. Major Offenses Against or Involving Persons

Offenses Sanctions

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense In all instances of personal major offenses, parents/ guardian will be summoned for conference; Good Moral Certificate will be withheld.

11. Use of another student’s ID card Confiscate; warning/ reprimand - both owner and borrower (SASO) 12 school days suspension - both owner and borrower (SASO) 24 school days suspension both owner and borrower (SASO)

12. Violence and physical assault/injury, fighting inside the classroom or anywhere in the campus; (includes all participants in the fight and student spectators who encourage or condone the fight) 12 school days suspension. (SASO) 24 school days suspension. (SASO) Expulsion. (SASO)

13. Theft/shoplifting/ Legal Action (conditional: 24 school Expulsion

stealing inside or outside the school / or

Misappropriation of property or funds 14. Extortion - forcibly asking money from anybody

15.Slander/ libel/ rumor mongering: 15-a. Uttering, gossiping defamatory, slanderous and libelous statements or remarks against any faculty member or school staff; malicious intent to destroy another’s reputation; whether in person or using various forms of media. depends on the situation and the weight of the offense)

Legal Action (conditional: depends on the situation and the weight of the offense) under R.A. 10365 : An Act of Further Strengthening the AntiMoney Laundering Law, Amending R.A. 9160, otherwise known as the “Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001” Legal Action (conditional: depends on the situation and the weight of the offense) under R.A. 10175 – An Act Defining Cyber Crime, Providing for the Prevention, Investigation, Suppression and the Imposition of Penalties Thereof

15-b. Disrespect, or molesting faculty member or staff by ridiculing, mocking or challenging/ instigating a quarrel. 16.Sexual Harassment (any form) Legal Action (conditional: depends on the situation and the weight of the offense)

Legal Action (conditional: depends on the situation and the weight of the offense) under R.A.7877 : An Act of Sexual Harassment Unlawful in the Employment, Education or Training Environment…

17.Immorality including but not limited to acts of lasciviousness, necking/ petting and similar immoral acts within the school campus. Legal Action (conditional: depends on the situation and the weight of the offense) days suspension

24 school days suspension an return the money to the owner Expulsion

Expulsion

Expulsion

Expulsion

Expulsion

18.Pornography - the consumption / possession/ distribution/ sales of pornographic materials Legal Action (conditional: depends on the situation and the weight of the offense) under R.A. 9775: An Act Defining the Crime of Child Pornography, Prescribing Penalties Thereof… Expulsion

C. Other Major Offenses

Offenses Sanctions

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense In all instances of other major offenses, parents/ guardian will be summoned for conference; Good Moral Certificate will be withheld.

19. Littering; Vandalism (any kind); disrupting the physical order of facilities. Warning/reprimand (SASO-Physical Plant)

20. Misrepresentation of the school including social media post

21. Smoking of cigarettes, tobacco & “vaping” inside the campus and outside near the school vicinity while wearing the school uniform and school ID. Warning / reprimand (SASO)

Confiscation; warning (SASO)

22. Gambling (any form) Verbal/written apology;

23. Falsification of documents nonacademic, such as in reports, receipts, tickets; forgery of authorized signatures in other documents.

24. Mass action and subversive activities: 24-a. Joining, instigating or leading rallies, demonstrations and other forms of unapproved group actions which create disorder Legal Action (conditional: depends on the situation and the weight of the offense) under R.A. 9105: An Act Defining the Crime of Forgery… 24 school days suspension

24-b. Posting distributing, Legal Action 7 school days campus community service (SASOPhysical Plant)

24 school days suspension (SASO) Confiscation; 12 school days suspension (SASO) 15 school days community service and pay a fine (SASOPhysical Plant) Expulsion (SASO)

24 school days suspension + fine of Php 1000.00 (SASO)

12 school days suspension

24 school days suspension Expulsion.

Expulsion

Expulsion