Student Code of Conduct AY 2021-2022

San Beda College Alabang That in all things God may be glorified

08 Don Manolo Blvd., Alabang Hills Village
Alabang, 1770 Muntinlupa City
INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Student Discipline and Character Formation Office (SDCFO)

CODE OF CONDUCT

Standard of Conduct

The office of Student Discipline and Character Formation is found at the heart of the mission of
San Beda College Alabang Integrated Basic Education Department. The SDCFO’s primary
objective is to ensure that the Bedan educational goals and core beliefs are thoroughly understood
and instilled in every student.

Importantly, the Student Discipline and Character Formation Office carefully integrates the
concept of character formation into a discipline system that reflects the school’s desire to
constructively form responsible, self-directed, empowered, value-driven and God-loving
children. Furthermore, it advocates a formation program that espouses Filipino social values and
Benedictine virtues upon which the school rules and regulations are based.

The program centers on the core values, namely: prayer, work, peace, community, service, and
excellence.

Good behavior is an essential component to all education. Students are expected to behave in
such a manner as to ensure a favorable academic atmosphere when at school and at school-
related functions and activities. They are likewise expected to show respect for school authority,
as well as for the rights of all members of the school community. Hence, the following norms are
to be observed:

1. show respect and courtesy in dealing with all members of the school
community;

2. practice honesty at all times;
3. participate actively and observe proper decorum in all activities like morning

assembly, religious celebrations, and school programs;
4. act in a refined and responsible manner at all times, whether in or out of

school;
5. show consideration, care and concern for others - e.g. students are not to use

vulgar language, threaten, bully, annoy or hurt others regardless of
circumstances. They should refrain from engaging in disruptive behavior and
displaying indecent acts at all times. Observance of peace and order is a duty
of all students; and
6. adhere to the school's directives on the use of school facilities

The expected manifestation of good behavior shows that the students have understood and
internalized the mission-vision statement, philosophy, and goals of the school. This shows
that the students achieved some degrees of growth as persons and as children of God, worthy
of emulation.

It is hoped that the students of San Beda College Alabang share the expected good behavior
in all of their undertakings wherever they may be and under whatever circumstances they
may find themselves in.

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A Bedan student is:

- Prayerful
- Good Listener
- Humble and Patient
- Obedient
- Respectful
- Committed to search for truth
- Creative and flexible
- Disciplined and practices self-control
- Responsive to the needs of others
- Responsible steward of God’s creation

POLICY AND GUIDELINES ON REMOTE LEARNING

Despite the shift to distance/remote learning structure, the school’s duty to form individual,
maintain a positive, supportive, and successful learning environment remain. Virtual classrooms
are real classrooms with real teachers; therefore, appropriate student behavior is expected.

This means that the school’s code of conduct and discipline policies will still apply even in the
present set-up. Furthermore, students enrolled in MGS-JHS units of Integrated Basic Education
Department and learning in a remote setting (IBED FLOaT) are held to rules and expectations
governing remote learning.

These rules and expectations will be encouraged and enforced to forge better learning and
ultimately to protect all students, staff and teachers.

A. Submission of Outputs / Works

• Submission of outputs (written works and performance tasks) should be submitted ON-
TIME via OpenLMS. (Refer to the guidelines on submission of outputs for modular and online learning modalities)

• Submission of outputs will follow strictly the set deadline of the teacher.
• Students who are habitually late in submitting their requirements will incur a disciplinary

infraction and will receive corresponding sanctions.

B. Attendance, Punctuality, Absences and Tardiness
Regularity of attendance and punctuality are required in all remote learning classes. A student
who has been absent or has cut classes is required to present a letter of explanation from
his/her parents or guardians or to conduct a conference with the Level Coordinator, adviser
or guidance counselor as the case may be.

1. Students are expected to always demonstrate promptness and punctuality. Hence,

they should be on time for class and other school activities.

2. All students are required to attend the assemblies and virtual classes on time. The
official time is as follows:

Grade Level Day Time
Grades 4 – 6 Monday to Friday 7:40AM – 4:20PM
Grades 7 – 8 Monday to Friday 7:00AM – 3:40PM
Grades 9 – 10 Monday to Friday 9:20AM – 6:00PM

3. Students are required to attend the flag ceremonies and other morning assemblies.
He/She must observe proper decorum during flag ceremonies, assemblies and
other official school activities.

4. A student is considered late for school if he/she is not in the zoom meeting to
attend the morning level assembly/morning prayer.

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5. A student is considered tardy for class if he or she has not checked in the zoom
call classroom five (5) minutes after the start of the period. This will be recorded
in the attendance monitoring sheet by the subject teacher.

6. A student may be excused for being tardy or absent due to valid reasons. He/she
must present a letter of excuse from his/her parent or guardian to his/her class
adviser and level coordinator once he/she returns to school. The Adviser and
Level Coordinator shall determine whether the excuse is justifiable or not.

7. Students who are absent for 3 or more consecutive days due to sickness are
required to submit valid letter of excuse and attach a copy of medical certificate
from the attending physician.

8. Students are highly encouraged to confer or consult with the subject teachers
during the asynchronous session as indicated in class program.

9. Habitual tardiness and unexcused absences will be given corresponding
disciplinary action.

10. Students must attend all classes regularly. As mandated by the Department of
Education, a student who has been absent in excess of 20% of the total number of
school days during the school year shall be dropped. Such discretion shall not
excuse the student concerned from responsibility in keeping up with lessons,
assignments, and taking examinations where indicated. The discretionary
authority is vested on the school and may not be availed of /by the student nor
granted by a faculty member without the consent of the school. (In relation to
Section 157.1, RMBE)

C. Policies and Guidelines for remote learning platforms

• Student must ensure that their camera and microphones are functioning well upon
entering zoom call

• Enter the Zoom Meeting on time and make sure that your microphone is on mute.
• Microphones must remain on mute mode when not speaking.
• Use the chat feature for your questions and clarification and wait for your teacher

to call on you.
• Appropriate use of OpenLMS quick message feature and zoom chat box is

expected.
• Student profile description in the OpenLMS must adhere to the discipline

standard and values promoted and espoused by the school.
• Student Name in the Zoom Meeting must follow the format below:

For MGS (Level Section Letter _ Class Number_ Last Name, First Name,
and Middle Initial)

o Example: 6A_G1_Dela Cruz, Maria A.
For JHS (Level-Section Number _ Class Number _ Last Name, First
Name, and Middle Initial)

o Example: 7-1_34_Dela Cruz, Juan B.
• Students are required to follow the standard naming specified above and

prohibited from renaming themselves.
• Student profile picture in OpenLMS and Zoom must be decent and should meet

the following specifications:

2x2 inches in size.
Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance.
Full face, front view with a plain red background.
Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of
the head.
The photograph must be in color
Attire: plain white short-sleeve polo shirt or school uniform
No headgear except religious headgear
Glasses: reading glasses may be worn / sun or dark glasses are not allowed

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D. Online behavior

Behaviors that are disturbing the virtual learning environment are strictly prohibited. This
includes, but not limited to:

• manipulating school documents or images for the intent of personal, financial, social
or political gain;

• Trolling;
• Intentionally making inappropriate actions and gestures that disrupt the class flow
• Spreading of fake news;
• Screen saving and posting online without permission;
• Jeopardizing / hacking;
• Posting inappropriate materials;
• Sending anonymous e-mail messages or comments;
• Sending or posting discriminatory, harassing, or threatening messages or images;
• Inappropriate use of email, discussion forums, or synchronous chat rooms;
• Blocking/deleting official communication coming from school;
• Unresponsive behavior during online classes
• Playing, using of gadgets and doing activities not related to online class
• Engaging in any other illegal activities;
• Unauthorized (online) selling during official school time;
• Participating in the viewing or exchange of pornography or obscene materials;
• Distributing of inappropriate materials;
• Giving or influencing others through threats, bribery, and the like to give false

testimonies during the investigation of a case;
• Refusing to follow the specific rules of the remote learning classrooms.

E. Dress Code

• Students must attend virtual classes well-groomed and dressed appropriately.
Students are advised to wear their old school uniform. Alternatively, students may
wear any plain white short-sleeve polo shirt and jogging pants or any pants.

• For PE Classes, students are required to wear rubber shoes, white shirt and jogging
pants

H. Policy on Camera during remote learning

• In order for the teacher to ensure that students, while under instruction and
supervision, are actively engaged in learning, safe and not under threat, the IBED
implements “camera on policy” during virtual classes.

• Students are expected to open their camera for better classroom engagement. Students
are required to open their camera during virtual classes especially when checking of
attendance, class recitation, class reporting/presentation, skill performance and
examination.

• Students are encouraged to use IBED FLOaT themed virtual backgrounds whenever
possible to avoid displaying the private living spaces.

• In cases that a student may be unable to open their camera/webcam due to internet
and other technology issues, problematic home situations, Zoom fatigue, emergencies
etc., he/she must inform the subject teacher immediately by sending message thru
OpenLMS or zoom chat and fill out the SDCFO form “conforme” signed by the
parents.

• The subject teacher shall record the instances that students are unable to open the
camera. The level coordinator shall monitor the reported instances students are not
and shall determine appropriate learning delivery plan.

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• Deliberately turning off the camera despite the teacher’s reminders is subject to
teacher’s conference and can be subject for disciplinary action.

F. Bullying and Harassment

We are committed to creating and maintaining a learning environment in which students, and
faculty can develop intellectually, professionally, socially and spiritually, The school
atmosphere must be free from intimidation, fear, coercion and reprisal. The following is
policies are enforced:

- Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated and shall be just cause for disciplinary
action. Any action by a student or parent deemed inappropriate will be fully
investigated by the appropriate school administrator.

- Students are not to use obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful language or
images in any communications with other SBCA students and personnel.

Acts of Bullying. Republic Act 10627

For purposes of this Act, "bullying" shall refer to any severe or repeated use by one
or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture,
or any combination thereof, directed at another student that has the effect of actually
causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage
to his property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other student; infringing
on the rights of the other student at school; or materially and substantially disrupting the
education process or the orderly operation of a school; such as, but not limited to, the
following:

a. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching,
pushing, shoving, kicking, slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks,
teasing, fighting and the use of available objects as weapons;

b. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being.
c. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes the victim undue emotional

distress like directing foul language or profanity at the target, name-calling,
tormenting and commenting negatively on victim’s looks, clothes, and body; and
d. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done using technology or any electronic means.

G. Academic Integrity Policy - Academic integrity is a moral and ethical code, whereby the
student guarantees that all work submitted is uniquely their own. Students with Academic
Integrity make decisions based on ethics and values that will prepare them to be productive
and ethical citizens.

The integrity and authenticity of student work is taken very seriously. There are two kinds of
academic integrity violations:

1. Copyright and Plagiarism - To steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one’s
own, such as copying and pasting a report from the Internet and representing it as your
own work or copying any other work and not properly citing authorship (Merriam-
Webster Online Dictionary). Students are expected to follow all copyright laws.
Duplication and/or distribution of materials for educational purposes is permitted when
such duplication and/or distribution would fall within the Fair Use Doctrine of the
Philippine Copyright Law.

Some examples are, but not limited to:

- stealing and passing off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own.
- use (another’s production) without crediting the source

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- copying and pasting a report from the internet and presenting it as your own work
- submitting work, words, images, data or ideas of others without properly citing

the source
- copying the words or ideas of other students, parents, siblings, or other family

members and friends
- submitting purchased papers as your own

2. Cheating - To influence or lead by deceit, trick, or artifice that violates rules of honesty
such as providing questions/answers/work to another student or receiving
questions/answers/work from another student (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary).

Cheating includes but not limited to the following:

- influencing or leading by deceit, trick, or artifice
- providing questions/answers/ work to another student
- receiving questions/answers/work from another student
- copying, duplicating, and submitting someone else’s academic work and

assignment claiming it as his/her own (including work done by tutor, friends,
siblings, parents and other family members)
- allowing a classmate or another person copy his/her own work/project or
assignment
- permitting another student to copy or write another student's homework, project,
or report
- cheating in any examinations; quizzes, long tests, mastery tests
- accessing, without permission, a test before it is given
- directly copying assignments from other students (including stay afloat activities,
performance tasks and other worksheets)
- using any unauthorized aid during an exam or any teacher-given assessment

APPROACH TO STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Positive, Proactive and Restorative Discipline

The SDCFO takes a proactive, restorative, and positive approach to discipline rather than
focusing exclusively on “punitive punishment” or having “zero tolerance policy”. Whereas the
school responds to misbehavior with interventions and consequences aimed at teaching alternative
expected positive behaviors, responsibility for actions, encouraging students to make positive
long-term change, understanding, and addressing the root causes of the behavior, resolving
conflicts, and meeting students’ needs.

Whole School Approach

In order for discipline to be effective, it is essential that teachers, parents, students, and
administrators work together. Thus, we advocate a whole-school approach with discipline
policies, standards and practices determined and revised with meaningful input by all members of
the school community. This is to create a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture that will
benefit all students. It involves a supporting and caring community characterized by shared values
of all school staff, regardless of their roles in school, working together devotedly and in synchrony
with the rest of the school domains to provide timely, appropriate, positive discipline, fair and
preventive actions aimed at developing empowered value-driven students who are optimistic, self-
directed, self-respecting, self-disciplined, showing respect to others and capable to make positive
decisions.

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Role of Persons in Authority in the discipline and character formation

Authority to maintain school discipline. The school has the responsibility to ensure that
discipline is upheld and maintained at all times. It has the authority to discipline the members of
the student body as stated in the Revised Manual of Regulations for Private Schools in Basic
Education (DepEd Order No. 11, series of 2011, as amended), which provides:

“Section 131.The administration of each private school shall be responsible for the maintenance
of good discipline among students inside the school campus, as well as outside the school premises
whenever they are engaged in authorized school activities.”

The New Family Code also states that the school is accorded special parental authority over a
minor child under its supervision, instruction or custody. The school has the following rights and
duties, as stated in the Code:

● To provide the students with moral and spiritual guidance, inculcate in them honesty,
integrity, self-discipline, self-reliance, industry and thrift, stimulate their interest in
civic affairs and inspire in them compliance with duties of citizenship;

● To furnish them with good and wholesome educational materials, supervise their
activities, reaction and association with others, protect them from bad company and
prevent them from acquiring habits detrimental to their health, studies and morals;

● To impose discipline on them as may be required under the circumstances.

The rules and regulations formulated by San Beda College Alabang to maintain good
discipline among students may be classified as follows:

1. Matters that affect academic achievement, standards and personal integrity of
students.

2. Those that concern obligation to protect the school's property and the property of
the members of the community.

3. Those affecting the physical and mental health and safety of the school
community.

4. Those that preserve peace and order.
5. Those that develop the character of the students, maintain the standards of

decency and good taste, provide a moral climate in school.
6. Those that pertain to the enforcement of the school's contractual obligations.
7. Those that pertain to the protection of the school's public image as an educational

institution.

“Every age and level of understanding should receive appropriate treatment. Therefore, as
often as boys and the young….are guilty of misdeeds, they should be … checked with sharp
strokes so that they may be healed.” - Rule of Benedict 30.

Persons in authority. All school officials, teachers, special services personnel, and pupil/student
leaders are persons in authority who are duty bound to enforce school policies and rules governing
discipline.

1. Encourage – encourage students to support one another in building positive school climate
and culture where individual’s potential is recognized, appreciated and affirmed.
Acknowledging individual and concerted efforts help create a positive atmosphere in the
school. Encourage students to exercise their rights responsibly by making them aware that
they are answerable for any infringement of the public welfare.

2. Educate – educate and inculcate in the minds and hearts of our students the love of God as
shown by their concern and responsibility toward all members of the community.. The

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emphasis on the logical and moral reasoning behind rules, regulations and guidelines will
help individuals see the value of adhering to them.

3. Empower – empower them to discover their potentials and be the best version of
themselves. Discipline is a tool for character formation that helps in achieving moral
growth characterized by self-discipline, self-control and self-respect

4. Enforce – enforce discipline in a timely, appropriate consistent, and fair manner to make
positive decisions that will serve as strong foundation to have a positive long-term change
in the lives of others.

EXPECTATIONS, ROLES, DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Student Discipline and Character Formation Office has jurisdiction in the area of order and
discipline as it directly implements the school’s discipline formation program. However, we also
believe that discipline and character formation is a shared responsibility and a concern of all
involved in school including students, parents, schools officials, teachers and other employees
hired by the school, and as such are duty bound to follow and enforce the school’s discipline
standards, rules and regulations.

Students are expected to be responsible for proper behavior during remote learning. The school,
teachers and parents should device ways to educate students to become responsible learners and
to prevent them from engaging in misguided and improper activities.

A. Students

Student Behavioral Expectations

Every student is expected to contribute, participate and create a positive learning
environment to maintain his/her best possible level of academic achievement.

BEDANS RISE

B – Be prepared. Be patient with yourself and others.

Attend to your personal needs before class starts.
Check on your camera, microphone, and a space conducive for learning.
Prepare all materials needed in school.
Place your school materials within reach.

E- Engage yourself positively.

• Do your task enthusiastically.
• Be honest in your dealings.
• Attentively listen to your teachers.
• Treat online remote learning as classroom learning.
• Communicate and collaborate with your teachers and classmates.

D – Discipline and order are keys to successful learning.

• Attend classes on time and regularly.
• Submit your work on time.
• Follow school rules and policies.

A – Appreciate what you have.

• Count your blessings, big or small.
• Be grateful.

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N - Netiquettes (Internet Etiquette)

• Safeguard your personal information and password.
• Think before you click. Everything you share in the remote learning platform

has a digital footprint and cannot be undone: be mindful of what you share.
• Communicate only through official school portals and platforms (School

email and OpenLMS).
• All your communication should be for educational purposes and focused on

the task at hand.

S - Set a good example

• Live a life guided by the teachings of St. Benedict and the examples of St.
Bede.

R – Respect.

• Remember to be always be respectful of classmates and adults.
• Raise your hand when asking permission to speak.
• Mute your microphone until it’s your turn to talk.
• Say goodbye after the class.

I – Imbibe Bedan values

• Prayer
• Work
• Peace
• Excellence
• Service
• Community Life

S – Set your goals and expectations.

• Know your priorities.
• Acquire good grades this school year.

E – Exercise sound judgment.

• Discern what is good and what is right.
• Approach trusted adults if you are bullied online.

Duties and Responsibilities

Section 156 (RMBE). Duties of Student. Subject to the limitations prescribed by law
the school policies and regulations, the duties of a student of a private school shall be:

1. To obey and observe all laws and prescribed school rules and regulations;
2. To respect proper authority, whether government or institutions;
3. To uphold the aims, ideals and integrity of his school;
4. To abide by, comply with, and maintain the prescribed academic standards of his

school;
5. To conduct himself in a proper and irreproachable manner in his relations and

dealings with all members of the academic community;
6. To observe at all times, inside or outside the classroom or school campus, the

accepted principles of proper decorum and good behavior, and,
7. To meet promptly his financial and property obligations to the school.

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“Duties and Responsibilities of students – In addition to those provided for under existing
laws, every student shall;

1. Exert his utmost efforts in the development of his potentials for service,
particularly by undergoing an education suited to his abilities, in order that he may
become an asset to his family and to society;

2. Uphold the academic integrity of the school endeavor to achieve academic
excellence, and abide by the school rules and regulations governing his academic
responsibilities and moral integrity;

3. Promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the school by observing the
school's rules of discipline and by exerting efforts toward the attainment of
harmonious relationships with fellow students, the teaching and academic staff,
and other school personnel;

4. Participate actively in civic affairs, and in the promotion of general welfare,
particularly in the social, economic, and cultural development of his community
and in the attainment of a just, compassionate and orderly society.

5. Exercise his rights responsibly in the knowledge that he is answerable for any
infringement or violation of the public welfare and of the rights of others.”

B. Parents

- Parents and guardians, being members of the educational community (as provided for
in Section 6 of BP 232 or the Educational Act of 1982), are expected to follow school
rules and regulations. They have the duty to help carry out the educational objectives
of the school and cooperate in the implementation of its programs.

- Parents are expected to supervise and monitor your child’s progress throughout the
duration of the course, just as you would in a regular learning setting.

- This can be accomplished by accessing the student account periodically to monitor
student progress.

- Parents should support Academic Integrity. Academic Integrity is one of our core
values and one of the most important areas of focus as a learning organization.

- Parents must provide a designated learning space that will allow their child to feel a
sense of ownership and empowerment to learn.

- Parents are encouraged to promote and implement proper netiquettes to be
observed by children under their supervision.

- Parents and guardians should conscientiously guide their children in their online
activities, especially during online classes.

- Parents must engage in participatory decision with teachers and students about
discipline and character formation.

Parent-Conference

Parents/Guardians are welcome to confer with teachers of their children. Appointments for
such conferences, however, must be set through the Vice Principal's Office (PGS)/Student
Formation and Discipline Office (for discipline concerns)/ MGS or JHS Vice Principal's
Office / Subject Area Chairs Office (for academic concerns) as teachers can only meet
with parents during their free periods. Giving of teacher's personal contact number is not
allowed.

For other inquiries please feel free to contact the Staff Assistant of the office of the Vice-
Principal using the trunk line number 8-236-7222 local nos. MGS 1110 and JHS 1460.

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Or email:

ibedmgs@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
ibedjhs@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
secretariatmgs@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
secretariatjhs@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
gr4sdcfo@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
gr5sdcfo@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
gr6sdcfo@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
gr7sdcfo@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
gr8sdcfo@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
gr9sdcfo@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
gr10sdcfo@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph
ithelpdesk@sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph

C. Teachers / Advisers

Teachers and advisers need to effectively manage their classroom so that all children will
be able to learn. Recognize and respond to misbehavior while at the same time reinforce
when a student behaves positively. Teachers are required by law to maintain a safe and
orderly learning environment.

OFFENSES, EXPECTATIONS, AND CONSEQUENCES OF MISCONDUCT

THE TRAINING OF CHILDREN (Book of Sirach 30:1)
“He who loves his son chastises him often, that he may be his joy when he grows up.”

The Revised Manual of Regulations for Private School in Basic education provides that “No
physically harmful punishment shall be applied. No disciplinary sanction shall be imposed
upon any student except for valid causes as defined in the school rules and regulations, and
in accordance with due process xxx.”
Definition of Discipline Terms:

Verbal Warning A gentle reminder/reprimand to a student who
committed a minor offense for the first time.

Written Warning A written reminder to an erring student who committed
a minor offense to be acknowledged by his/her parent/guardian.

Restitution A written amendment required from an erring student
for the offense committed.

Conference A scheduled meeting set with an erring student and
his/her parents/guardian.

Counseling A student may be taken out of the classroom because of
a very disruptive/harmful behavior to have a counseling session with
the level coordinator/ guidance counselor and be given “reflection”
tasks.

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Silent Hour A student may be required to have a silent lunch hour
by himself in a designated place which provides an
` atmosphere for reflection.
Letter of Apology
A letter addressed to the person to whom the offense
was committed that expresses the remorse of an erring student and
his/her strong desire to make up for the offense made.

Conduct Deduction A penalty given to a student in which his/her conduct

grade in the assessment when the violation was committed is deducted
with points depending on the nature of the offense.

Pledge of Good

Conduct An oath/promise read and signed by an erring student in

the presence of the Vice Principal for Student Discipline and Character

Formation//Level Coordinator.

Deportment Probation

1. Strict Deportment Probation (SDP)

1.1 A student is placed on SDP status for one school year if he/she repeatedly
commits less serious offenses and/or accumulates minor offenses.

1.2 A student on SDP may be placed on VSDP if he/she commits a less serious
offense and/or accumulates minor offenses.

1.3 Commission of any major offense by a student on SDP status may result in
non-readmission for the following school year or exclusion

1.4 The SDP status may be lifted or retained at the end of the school year based
on the performance of the child and/or upon the recommendation of the
adviser, subject teachers, guidance counselor, level coordinator with the
approval of the Vice Principal for Student Discipline and Character
Formation

2. Very Strict Deportment Probation (VSDP)

2.1 A student is placed on VSDP status for one school year if he/she commits a
major offense.

2.2 Commission of any offense by a student on VSDP status may result in
his/her non-readmission for the following school year or exclusion.

2.3 Students on VSDP shall not be eligible for any elective and/or appointive
positions in any club or organization.

2.4 The VSDP status may be lifted or retained at the end of the school year
based on the performance of the child and/or upon the recommendation of
the adviser, subject teachers, guidance counselor, level coordinator and Vice
Principal for Student Discipline and Character Formation and approval of
the principal.

Non-Participation A penalty given to an erring Grade 6/10 student that deprives him/her
in Moving Up/ from participating in the Graduation / Send Off Ceremony.
Graduation
Exercises

Forfeiture A student who commits a major offense forfeits any entitlement to
Non-readmission scholarships or awards.

A penalty in which an erring student is denied
admission for the next Academic Year

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Suspension A penalty in which the school is allowed to deny or
deprive an erring student from attending classes for a period as may be
Dismissal determined by the school administration that is commensurate to the
or Exclusion gravity of the offense.

A penalty in which the school is allowed to exclude or drop the name
of the erring student from the school rolls or being undesirable.

Expulsion An extreme penalty on an erring student for exclusion from admission
to any public or private school in the Philippines and which requires the
prior approval of the Secretary of the Department of Education.

OFFENSES AND DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS

In addition to the acts considered by the law as illegal and those that are contrary to morals,
customs and public policy, the following are considered offenses and are classified as minor, less
grave and major or grievous offense.

The list of offenses and sanctions are not exclusive. There may be other acts not expressly
included hereunder, but such acts likewise remain infractions liable for sanctions by the school.
Furthermore, the school reserves its right to impose different (whether heavier or lighter) sanction
depending on the gravity of the offense and the circumstances of each case

Minor Offenses and the Corresponding Sanctions

The Grade Level Coordinator decides on cases deemed as minor. The decision must be based on
substantial evidence. A student who commits any of the listed minor offenses shall be subjected

to the following sanction/s:

FREQUENCY GRADES 4-6 GRADES 7-10
First Offense • Reprimand by Verbal Warning • Reprimand by Verbal Warning

Second (Parents are Informed) (Parents are Informed)
Offense • Conference with students • Conference with students
• Referral to Guidance • Reprimand by Written Warning
• Restitution
• Reprimand by Written Warning (Addressed and signed by
parents/guardian)
(Addressed and signed by
• Mentoring session of two (2) days
parents/guardian) and deduction in conduct grade in
the current quarter
Third Offense • Parent Conference
• Any minor offense repeated for the
Repeated • Conference fourth time will be elevated to
Offense • Deduction in conduct in the current major offense.

quarter
• Strict Deportment Probation (SDP)
• Confinement (3 days)

Minor offense/s shall include but not limited to the following:

• Unexcused tardiness / Habitual tardiness (at least 3x)
• Tardiness in between periods (at least 3x)
• Unexcused absences (at least 3x)
• Any infraction against wearing the prescribed school attire
• Disobeying/ignoring some rules and procedures imposed by the teachers/school

authority

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• Refusal to follow teacher’s instructions (including policy on virtual classes such as
opening of camera, muting/unmuting of microphone, raising of hand)

• Inappropriate use of chat box or using chat box not related to academic concerns and
discussions

• Coming to school with incomplete materials needed for the day
• Non-attendance in official school assemblies, recollections, retreats, outreach programs,

graduation rehearsals, and other school functions
• Any infraction against the compliance to basic rules and regulations for remote learning
• Failure to bring an excuse letter duly signed by their parent/guardian upon returning to

school after an absence or coming to school late (at least 3x)
• Failure to acknowledge and reply to teacher’s communication
• Other similar offenses

Less Grave/Serious Offense and the Corresponding Sanctions

FREQUENCY GRADES 4 – 6 GRADES 7 - 10

First Offense ● Reprimand by Written Warning ● Deduction on his/her present
Second Offense ● Conference conduct grade; community service
● Deduction on Conduct for the for three (3) days.
Third Offense
current quarter ● Strict Deportment Probation.
Repeated ● Suspension, mentoring and
Offense ● Conference
● Restitution community service; disbarment
● Deduction on conduct average in from assuming any appointive
and/or elective position in class or
the current quarter club
● Strict Deportment Probation
● Parent Conference ● Non-readmission, exclusion or
● Failed in Conduct Grade in the dropping from the enrolment list

current quarter
● Confinement / Mentoring
● Very Strict Deportment Probation

(VSDP)

● Conference
● Failed in Conduct Average
● Suspension

Less Grave/Serious Offenses shall include but not limited to the following:

• Repeated minor offenses
• Disobeying/ignoring rules that are posted in the OpenLMS
• Disrespect to school authorities
• Blocking teachers in the OpenLMS and other official communication tools of the school
• Five (5) unexcused absences or ten (10) unexcused tardiness
• Habitual unresponsive behavior during synchronous sessions
• Cutting classes
• Willful or deliberate non-attendance at masses, assemblies or other student activities

without justifiable reasons
• Exhibiting misconduct during Holy Mass, convocations, retreat, recollections,

assemblies, and other related activities
• Chatting/Saying foul language/indecent words
• Other similar offenses

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Major or Grievous Offenses and the Corresponding Sanctions

A student who commits any of the listed major or grievous offense/s shall be subjected to the
following sanctions:

Frequency GRADES 4 – 6 GRADES 7 - 10

First • Conference • Conference
Offense • Reprimand • Reprimand
• Restitution • Failed in conduct grade in the
Second • Deduction in conduct grade in the
Offense current quarter
current quarter • Strict Disciplinary Probation
Third • Strict Deportment Probation
Offense (SDP)
(SDP) • Confinement
• Confinement (3 days)
• Referral to Guidance • Reprimand
• Conference • Failed in conduct for the current
• Reprimand
• Deduction in conduct grade in the quarter
• Disbarment from holding any
current quarter
• Very Strict Deportment Probation elective position in class or club
• Very Strict Disciplinary Probation
(VSDP)
• Suspension (5 days) (VSDP)
• Counseling • Non-readmission
• Conference • exclusion or dropping from the
• Failed in conduct grade in the
enrolment list
current quarter • Expulsion
• Dismissal

Major or Grievous Offenses shall include but not limited to the following:
• Dishonesty
• Plagiarism
• Cheating
• Bullying
• Ten (10) unexcused absences or fifteen (15) unexcused tardiness
• Truancy; not attending classes without the knowledge of school authorities and
parents/guardians
• Forgery / falsification of other students' /parents' / guardian' / teachers' signature
• Any act of defiance or disrespect or influencing others to any act of defiance or
disrespect towards school authorities
• Stealing of anything or any amount from others
• Engaging in indecent or immoral conduct
• Assault or serious threat against or gross disrespect to class officers /person in authority
while performing his /her duties
• Public display of affection
• Public display of intimacy
• Committing any action that would affect the good name of the school

Sanctions for Extremely Grave Offenses

These are acts that do the greatest damage to one's property, honor and dignity as a human being
and to the school. Any student who commits any of the listed extremely grave offenses may be

given the penalties of non-readmission, non-participation in the Moving Up/Graduation

Ceremony, exclusion or expulsion after due process.

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Grave misconduct and/or gross immorality which shall include but not limited to the following:

● Assault or serious threat against or gross disrespect to a person in authority while
performing his/her functions

● Falsifying or forging documents like report cards, clearances, letters of parents and
other documents used in or submitted to the school

● Stealing inside and outside the school
● Use of dangerous or prohibited drugs or coming to school under the influence of drugs

and/or alcohol
● Organizing, recruitment or membership in fraternities, sororities, or unrecognized

organizations espousing violence or engaging in unlawful activities or whose objectives
are contrary to the mission-vision of the school
● Extortion or illegal collection of any amount from fellow students
● Hazing in any form or other similar activity, as defined under the Anti- Hazing Law
● Fifteen (15) unexcused absences/cutting classes or eighteen (18) unexcused tardiness
● Repeated suspensions/ commission of minor or less serious offenses.

GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFENSES

1. Accessory penalties such as non-participation in school activities including Moving Up
exercises may be imposed upon an erring student at the discretion of the school
administration.

2. Rules of conduct apply to acts committed outside the school even in non- school related
activities should the same cause damage to or cast aspersion upon the good name and
reputation of the school or the Benedictine Community.

3. Grounds for disciplinary action apply whenever the student's conduct relates to school or
school activities, including but not limited to conduct occurring:

3.1 on school grounds or commencing on school grounds but occurring off school
grounds, before, during, or after school hours or at any time the student is
participating/attending a school-related activity;

3.2 off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity or event;
3.3 traveling to or from school or school activity, function or event in a school-

provided and/or accredited school transportation; and
3.4 anywhere, if the conduct may reasonably be considered as a threat or an

interference with school purposes or an educational function.

GUIDELINES ON FILING DISCIPLINE COMPLAINT

The following guidelines in filing of a formal complaint against student/s for violating any
provision in our IBED-MGS/JHS Student Code of Conduct in the Remote Learning.

1. Any complaint against a student should be filed through incident report form/google forms
and submitted to the Grade Level Coordinator. All messages/communications and their
content are considered confidential following the Electronic Commerce Act, RA no.8792.

2. Once the complaint is verified, the Level Coordinator will conduct an initial investigation.
The report will be forwarded to the Vice Principal for Student Discipline and Character
Formation.

3. The Level Coordinator will inform the student and parents/guardians of his/her alleged
violation. A charge letter will be issued by the SDCFO and concerned parents/guardians
are given (5) five working days to respond to the letter.

4. Upon receiving the response from the parents/guardians, the Level Coordinator, and the
Vice Principal for Student Discipline and Character Formation will deliberate on the merit
of the case.

5. After thorough evaluation, a decision letter will be sent informing the parents/guardians as
to the sanction or dismissal of the case.

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6. Should the act in question require a more serious investigation, an online Board of
Discipline will be convened as an administrative committee to deliberate over the matter.

7. The Board’s recommendation shall be forwarded to the IBED Principal.
8. All concerned parties are to be notified of the decision through letter.

Due process / procedural steps for disciplinary action

Inherent in a student's right to a fair hearing is his/her right of due process in any
disciplinary case lodged against him/her. The class adviser shall handle routine disciplinary cases
in his/ her section and shall keep the level coordinator and Vice-Principal for Student Formation
and Discipline Office (MGS-JHS) informed of the same. In all cases, the student's right to due
process shall be observed.

1. The class adviser/subject teacher/concerned school personnel conducts an initial
investigation and writes the summary of the incident (using the School's Rule Violation
Report form/Yellow form) about the offense committed by an erring student in his/her
presence which report shall be forwarded to the Student Discipline and Character
Formation Office.

2. In case of a written complaint submitted through the Unit/Level Coordinator the same
shall be forwarded directly to the to the Student Discipline and Character Formation
Office.

For Minor Offenses

1. The erring student is called to report to the level coordinator for clarification/further
investigation. The student is asked to write the nature and the details of the incident
(using the Incident Report Form). The Unit/Level Coordinator writes the details of the
incident and prepares the Investigation Report.

2. Should the student deny the allegation/s for the offense he/she committed, a witness and
other evidence will be gathered.

3. Level Coordinator and the class adviser/subject teacher shall thereafter confer with the
parent/s or guardian of the erring student. The written incident reports are read and
discussed to the parent/s or guardian. The corresponding sanction/s for the offense
committed that is written in the Student Manual is presented to them.

For Less Grave and Major Offenses

The Level Coordinator shall inform in writing the parent/s or guardian of the erring
student of the nature of the incident or offense committed by or cause of any accusation against
his/her child.

1. The parent/s or guardian/s of the erring student shall be given ample time to answer the
charges against their child which shall not be less than three (3) days from receipt of the
notice, if desired.

2. The Vice Principal's for the Student Discipline and Character Formation Office (MGS-
JHS) convenes the members of the Board of Discipline.

3. The parent/s or guardian/s or their counsel, if any, shall be informed of the evidence/s
against his/her child and shall have the right to adduce evidence in their own behalf in a
hearing or conference to be scheduled by the Board of Discipline for that purpose. The
evidence must be considered by the members of the Board of Discipline designated by
the school who hear and make recommendations to the competent authorities for
approval.

4. The Board of Discipline reviews the facts of the case as presented by the grade level
coordinator.

5. Board resolution/decision regarding the incident/case is made and forwarded to the Office
of the Principal for approval endorses it to the Rector who will give the final decision.

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Note: For severe cases in which the Child Protection Committee (CPC) is needed, the school
Head/Principal will convene the members of the CPC to discuss and deliberate/decide on the
matter.

6. Thereafter, the parent/s or guardian of the students (involved in the case) shall be
informed in writing of the Board Resolution/Decision on the case.

7. An appeal may be filed with the Rector who has appellate jurisdiction over all decisions.
8. Any decision of the Rector is final and executory.

COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DISCIPLINE
The Board of Discipline shall be composed of the following:

1. Grade/Year level class advisers and concerned subject teacher/school personnel
2. Grade/Year level Guidance Counselor/Facilitator
3. Unit/Level Coordinator
4. Prefect of Student Formation and Discipline
4. Vice Principal
5. School Chaplain (optional)
6. Student Representative

Note:
• San Beda College strictly adheres to the DepED Child Protection Policy

(DepED Order No. 40, series 2012)
• The participation of student-representative in sensitive cases such as but not

limited to cases involving sexual immorality may be waived or omitted.

Board of Discipline Meeting or Disciplinary Hearing

The Level Coordinator and/or the Vice Principal for Student Discipline and Character
Formation, will decide whether to convene a Board of Discipline to consider an allegation of
misconduct. This route will normally be taken when an allegation of misconduct brings into
question a student’s status in the school.

The Vice Principal for Student Discipline and Character Formation will arrange a
Disciplinary Hearing with all appropriate parties to consider dismissal/exclusion or non-
readmission. Attendance will include the adviser, the student, and any relevant witnesses.
Parents/guardians should be invited to this meeting and be sent letter with relevant documentation.
Additional support for students will be provided as necessary for any Hearing to meet individual
needs. Any support should be arranged by the Level Coordinator prior to the hearing/meeting.

DATA PRIVACY

SBCA-IBED believes in the sanctity of student’s personal information and the rights of
individuals to Data Privacy per Republic Act 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012). Thus, SBCA is
committed to the protection and responsible use of such information while ensuring its ability to
fully carry out its responsibilities. SBCA-IBED will only collect, use, and disclose personal
information with the student’s knowledge and consent, if applicable, guardian’s or parent‘s
knowledge and consent. As required by the law, SBCA-IBED may share, transfer or store
personal data to uphold student’s interests and/or pursue the school’s legitimate interests as an
educational institution.

We collect and acquire personal data through various means. The information collected may
entail the following:

• forms filled-out by parents
• interviews;

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• written records;
• photographic;
• video images, and/or
• digital material

As required by law, we use your personal data to pursue our legitimate interests as an
educational institution, including a variety of academic, administrative, research, historical, and
statistical purposes.

The School may disclose personal information, including sensitive information, held about a
student to:

• another school;
• government departments;
• medical practitioners;
• people providing services to the School, including specialist visiting teachers,

counsellors and sports coaches;
• recipients of School publications, such as newsletters and magazines;
• parents or next of kin;
• School’s Foundation or external fundraising organizations;
• anyone you authorize the School to disclose information to;
• suppliers and contractors that carry out services for the School; and
• anyone to whom the School is required to disclose the information to by law.

Your personal data is stored and transmitted securely in a variety of paper and electronic formats,
including databases that are shared between the school’s different units or offices. In cases where
a retention period is required by law, all records after such period will be duly and securely
disposed of. Access to your personal data is limited to school personnel who have a legitimate
interest in them for the purpose of carrying out their contractual duties. The School’s personnel
are required to respect the confidentiality of your personal information and the privacy of
individuals.

That in all things God may be glorified

REPLY SLIP
This is to acknowledge that I/we, have read and discussed the Student’s Code of Conduct in the
Remote Learning to our child.

Name of Student : ________________________________________

Grade and Section : ________________________________________

_________________ ________________________________
Date Parent’s signature over printed name

Please send this signed copy to your child’s adviser / Level Coordinator.
______________________________________________________________________________

After reviewing this Code of Conduct, please complete your Remote Learning Code of Conduct
Acknowledgment via the link provided here: https://bit.ly/CodeofConductAcknowledgementform

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