TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. THE SCHOOL PROFILE 2

A. About the Founder 2
B. Brief History 3
C. Philosophy of LCBA Education 6
D. Quality Objectives 9
II. STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND SOCIAL
OBLIGATIONS
A. Student Rights 12
B. Student Responsibilities 13
C. Purpose of the student hand book 13
III. GENERAL POLICIES

A. Admission and Registration 14

B. Payment of Tuition fees 16

C. Withdrawal and Refund 17

D. Scholarships and Discounts 17

IV. BASIC EDUCATION GRADING SYSTEM

A. DepEd Order no.8 s 2015 21

B. Grading Scale 21

C. Character Building Criteria 22

D. Selections of Honor Students 24

V. STUDENT SERVICES

A. Library Services 39

B. Health Services 39

C. Canteen/ Food Services 40

D. Guidance and Testing Center 40

 E. Chapel 41

F. Science Laboratory 41

G. Audio-Visual Room 41

H. Computer/Internet Room 41

I. Home Economics Laboratory 42

J. Speech Laboratory 42

VI. CODE OF DISCIPLINE

1. Attendance 43

2. Prescribe Uniform and Identification Device 43

3. School and off Campus Discipline 47

4. Suspension of Classes 47

5. Safety Measures 48

6. Signals Incase of Emergency 49

7. Anecdotal Reports & Anecdotal Records 49

VII. RULES ON SANCTIONS AND PUNISHMENT

A. Verbal Warning 50
B. Reprimand 50
C. Restitution 50
D. Community Service 51
E. Suspension 51
F. Exclusion 52
G. Expulsion 52
H. Non- Readmission 53
VIII. OFFENSES AND SANCTIONS
A. Students Attendance 54

B. Cellphone/ Gadgets 54

C. Loss Belongings 55

D. Cigarettes including e-cigarettes and vape 55

E. Maintaining School Discipline 56

VIIII. GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

A. Duties of Parents & Guardians 65

B. Other School Directives 65

C. Admission of School Visitors 66

D. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) 67

X. THE LCBA CHILD PROTECTION POLICY 68

XI. THE COMMITTEE ON CHILD PROTECTION OF LCBA 74

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
XII. HANDBOOK REVISION COMMITTEE 76

XIII. LCBA HYMN 79

XIIII. AGREEMENT 80
 I. THE SCHOOL PROFILE

A. DON PEDRO EVANGELISTA LLAMAS – The Visionary

DON PEDRO E. LLAMAS — THE VISIONARY Pedro

Evangelista Llamas was born in Pagsanjan, Laguna on
August 1, 1884. Both of his parents, Gabriel Llamas and
Eleutera Evangelista, were raised in the same town too.

He studied in St. Joseph Catholic School in Hong

Kong for two years and continued his education in the
United States where he received his degree of Bachelor
of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the
University of Michigan.

At the young age of 28, he married Josefa Gomez

Francia, on August 26, 1912 and was blessed with nine
children: Herminio, Guadalupe, Fidel, Amor, Luis, Jose,
Mario, Carlos and Eva. At 32, he was elected Municipal
President of Pagsanjan for four years (1916- 1920). He
declined to be re-elected to the position, even when the
townspeople wanted him to continue on, due to his
health problems.

In 1923, he founded the Pagsanjan Academy to

serve and augment the lack of schools in his town. Later
on, he realized that there was also a need for secondary
schools. Children from Pagsanjan went to Laguna High
School in Sta. Cruz, to Rural High in Los Banos or in Manila
to further their schooling. However, no one went to

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Calamba, as there were no secondary schools there. This
thought bore fruit and thus, Laguna Institute was
established in 1930.

The Laguna Institute flourished amidst the havoc

and strife of World War II. It closed down temporarily in
1945 and opened its doors once again in 1950.

Don Pedro Llamas died January 13, 1946 at the

age of 61 due to a failing heart condition. His demise was
a great loss for the community and to his family.
Nevertheless, his love for the Filipinos of Laguna continued
on with the legacy he left with his heirs; and that is of
humble servitude exemplified by providing quality
education to the community.

B. BRIEF HISTORY
LAGUNA INSTITUTE — LAGUNA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS &
ARTS: OUR LEGACY

The LAGUNA INSTITUTE (L.I.) formally opened in

June 1930 with 95 students total in the first and second
year of high school.

The building was an old two-storey house that

stood on a 500 sq. meter lot in Burgos Street, Calamba
Laguna. In three years-time, it was fully recognized by the
Department of Public Institutions as a ' duly accredited
high school.

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 The school closed down in 1945 due to World War
II and opened 5 years later in 1950. It inaugurated its
elementary and college departments in conjunction with
the existing high school department. Although the
Elementary Department was closed 3 years after, it
reopened its operations in 1989 complete with the
preschool education: Nursery, Kindergarten and
Preparatory.

The College Department continued on from its

initial basic courses focusing on Teaching and Business to
expanding into varied and in demand programs befitting
of the times. The School of Graduate Studies started to
operate in 1977 with an initial program offering only
Master of Arts in Teaching. It has now broadened its
horizons and added several programs most sought out by
individuals wishing to continue their learning for work
purposes.
In 1980, Laguna Institute was renamed to become
LAGUNA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ARTS (LCBA). The
institution continued to become a steadfast partner for
families living in Calamba and its neighboring towns.
Through the years it earned the respect and trust of the
community in mentoring and rearing its children to
become the responsible and skilled individuals expected
of them.

Strengthening its efforts to achieve excellence,

LCBA pursued accreditation and certification to bolster
the institution's commitment to quality standards. It has

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undertaken a variety of quality management initiatives,
demonstrating the institution's commitment to quality
assurance.

On July 9, 2013, the institution began its

application for accreditation with the Philippine
Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on
Accreditation (PACUCOA).

As the institution has satisfactorily met the

standards and fulfilled all the requirements, the Federation
of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines endorsed and
granted Level 1 Formal Accredited Status certificates to
Business Administration Program, Bachelor of Science in
Psychology Program, High School Program and
Elementary Program on February 3, 2016.

On the other hand, FAAP granted the Candidate

Status to Master in Business Administration Program,
Master in Management major in Public Administration
Program and Bachelor of Elementary Education Program
on April 27, 2017. The rest of the programs are on their way
to obtaining accreditation levels as well. Also, the
Graduate School and all college programs are
recognized by CHED while the Basic Education is given
recognition by DepEd, PEAC and TESDA.

With the belief that the Institution has the

capabilities of achieving autonomous status in 2027 and
becoming a university in 2030, as shown by the results of

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the series of PACUCOA accreditations and with its
performances in Research, Community Extension and
Instruction including Board Examinations and Licensures,
the management through the commitment and
dedication of its officials who led the whole workforce are
aiming for a university status.

The years to come will be periods of growth amidst

challenging circumstances, with the institution remaining
strong and steadfast, and dedicated to its commitment
of providing quality education to all and to produce
quality graduates needed by the society. With the
institutions’ quality standards, the students, parents, and
other clients can be assured that teaching quality remains
at its best and that transactions are done efficiently.

C. LCBA PHILOSOPHY, VISION, MISSION, QUALITY

OBJECTIVES, AND CORE VALUES

PHILOSOPHY OF LCBA EDUCATION

Inspired by Dr. Jose Rizal’s educational principles,
LCBA Education upholds a balanced curriculum towards
holistic development of the students for better quality of
life.

VISION
LCBA envisions to become an autonomous higher
education institution committed to producing holistically
developed and globally competitive lifelong learners.

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MISSION
LCBA commits itself to the total human
development of the learners through value-laden and
competency-based education, policy-relevant research,
and sustainable community involvement.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES
1. Promote total development among students for
better quality of life;
2. Employ experientially and academically aligned
educators;
3. Implement values-laden and competency-based
education;
4. Conduct policy-relevant personnel and student
research projects;
5. Acquire adequate library holdings and maximize
library utilization among faculty and students;
6. Provide curricular and co-curricular activities
delivered by highly competent and service-oriented
personnel;
7. Provide state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities;
8. Provide a satisfactory, conducive, and safe learning
environment;
9. Develop and utilize efficient and effective
administrative systems;
10. Implement community-empowering extension
program; and
11. Produce globally competitive graduates who are
driven to pursue further studies and are equipped
for the world of employment and entrepreneurship.

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CORE VALUES
As LCBAian, employees and students should
develop and possess the following characteristics:

Integrity - This means doing the right thing

even when no one is looking.

Positivity - This is finding the good in

everything.

Mindfulness - This means respecting and

accepting individual
differences.

Excellence - This is exemplifying proper

attitudes, skills, and knowledge.

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

VISION
LCBA BED is projected to be the precursor of
transformative, innovative, and life-changing learning that
prepares students with the essential knowledge, skills, and
values necessary for furthering their education.

MISSION
To craft and implement an integral learning program
to achieve the objectives of the government’s K to 12
curriculum in Basic Education through
task-and-outcome-based activities employing authentic
learning materials and everyday life situations.

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QUALITY OBJECTIVES
To be the precursor of transformative, innovative,
and life-changing learning, LCBA aims to:
1. mold the students into well-rounded individuals
through a holistic academic program that
promotes their mental, physical, spiritual, social,
cultural, and moral growth and development;
2. develop our learners’ information media and
technology skills; learning and innovation skills;
effective communication skills, and life and career
skills;
3. produce research-oriented and life-long learners;
4. design and execute community extension
programs that would help the learners address the
community’s concerns and challenges.
5. assist the students in discovering their potential
and using them in the service of God, country,
and their community;
6. imbibe in the students a sincere and fervent love
of country and its people; and
7. develop in them a sense of committed leadership
and service that will make them disciplined and
responsible human beings.

CORE STATEMENTS
Laguna College of Business and Arts- Basic
Education Department School is dedicated to
providing all learners with multiple paths to academic
success and excellence through a supportive learning
environment and preparing for a competitive global

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community that fosters their intellectual, social,
emotional, and holistic development while upholding
the department's core values of integrity, positivity,
mindfulness, and excellence.

The thrust of Elementary Department is to develop

a strong foundation in English language and
mathematical skills as first steps in honing the critical
and analytical thinking capabilities of the learners.

The thrust of Junior High School Department is to

provide students real-life experiences through
co-curricular, extra-curricular and non-curricular
activities and set of technical-vocational and
livelihood skills that can help them make more
informed in the Senior High School strand choices and
improve their academic prospects.

The thrust of Senior High School is to foster our

students’ desires to become life-long learners through
their chosen specialization that prepares them for
college and careers.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics (STEM) strand is for SHS students who are
inclined toward or have the aptitude for Mathematics,
Science, and Engineering studies that are intertwined
disciplines when applied in the real world.

The Accountancy, Business and Management

(ABM) strand is for SHS students who are inclined
toward the fundamental ideas of financial

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management, business management, corporate
operations, and all things that are accounted for.

The Humanities and Social Sciences

(HUMSS) strand is for SHS students who are inclined with
a broad range of subject matter through the
application of their experiences and skills in the
analysis and inquiry of human situations by examining
its behavior and social changes utilizing empirical,
analytical, and critical method techniques that give
every lead learner in a deeper understanding of
culture, politics, literature, arts, and society.

The Technical and Vocational (TecVoc) strand is

for SHS students who are inclined with the hands-on
courses like home economic education and ICT that
meet the standard requirement and
competency-based assessment of TESDA.

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 II. STUDENTS RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SOCIAL
OBLIGATIONS

A. STUDENT RIGHTS "Education Act of 1982."

Sec. 9. Right of Students in School.
Students have the following rights:
1. The right to receive, primarily through competent
instruction, relevant quality education in line with
national goals and conducive to their full
development as a person with human dignity.
2. The right to freely choose their field of study subject to
existing curricula and to continue their course therein
up to graduation, except in cases of academic
deficiency, or violation of disciplinary regulations.
3. The right to school guidance and counseling services
for decisions and selecting the alternatives in fields of
work suited to his potentialities.
4. The right of access to his own school records, the
confidentiality of which the school shall maintain and
preserve.
5. The right to the issuance of official certificates,
diplomas, transcript of records, grades, transfer
credentials and other similar documents within thirty
days from request.
6. The right to publish a student newspaper and similar
publications, as well as the right to invite resource
persons during assemblies, symposia and other
activities of similar nature.
7. The right to free expression of opinions and
suggestions, and to effective channels of
communication with appropriate academic channels
and administrative bodies of the school or institution.

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 8. The right to form, establish, join and participate in
organizations and societies recognized by the school
to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual and
physical growth and development, or to form,
establish, join and maintain organizations and
societies for purposes not contrary to law.
9. The right to be free from involuntary contributions,
except those approved by their own organizations or
societies.

B. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
For a healthy and positive school environment,
students shall be responsible for their own action and
behavior by maintaining self-discipline, good conduct and
mindfulness for others rights and property.
1. Understand and follow all the school policies,
rules and regulations.
2. Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
3. Care for one’s health and of others.
4. Keep the school facilities, properties of others
and other resources in good condition.

C. PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Laguna College of Business and Arts Student
Handbook contains guidelines for students and parents
about the organization, policies, and programs of the
school. The students and their parents should read this
handbook so that they may be informed of the existing
policies and guidelines of the school.

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 III. GENERAL POLICIES

A. ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

Admission to LCBA- BED is granted to those who
meet the requirements of the department.
In all levels, an applicant must submit the following
credentials:
KINDERGARTEN
- 2 Photocopies of PSA Birth Certificate
(must be 5 years old as of August)
- 2x2 picture (3pcs)
GRADE 1
- Original Card (SF 9)
- Original copy of Checklist
- Photocopy PSA Birth Certificate (2 copies)
- 2x2 picture (3pcs)
GRADE 7
- Original Card (SF 9)
- Original Good Moral Certificate
- Original Form 137
- Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate (2)
copies
- 2x2 picture (3 copies)
- ITR (for employed)
- Indigency Certificate (for unemployed)
GRADE 11:
- Original Card (SF 9)
- Original Good Moral Certificate
- Original Form 137
- Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate (2) copies

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 - Photocopy JHS Diploma (Certificate of
Completion)
- 2x2 picture (3 copies)
- Original ESC Certificate (if ESC
beneficiary)
OLD PUPIL/STUDENT (Grade 2-6; Grade 8 10; and
Grade 12):
- Original Card (SF 9)
ALS GRADUATE:
- Original AF5 Form
- Original Form 137
- Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate (3)
copies
- Original Good Moral Certificate
- 2x2 picture (3 copies)
ELEMENTARY TRANSFEREE (Grade 2-6):
- Original Card (SF 9)
- Original Good Moral Certificate
- Original Form 137
- Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate (2)
copies
- 2x2 picture (3 copies)
JHS TRANSFEREE (Grade 8-10):
- Original Card (SF 9)
- Original Good Moral Certificate
- Original Form 137
- Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate (2)
copies
- 2x2 picture (3 copies)
- Original ESC Certificate (if ESC beneficiary)

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 SHS TRANSFEREE (Grade 12):
- Photocopy of Card (SF 9) of Grade 10
- Original Card (SF 9) of Grade 11 or Grade
12
- Original Good Moral Certificate
- Photocopy JHS Diploma (Certificate of
Completion)
- Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate (2)
copies
- 2x2 picture (3 copies)
- Original ESC Certificate (if ESC
beneficiary)
- QVR Certificate (if available)
Note: Transferees are admitted on probationary
basis with the following terms and conditions:
· They should neither obtain failing/incomplete
grades nor drop any subjects.
· They should not commit any major violations
and offenses as stipulated in the Student
Handbook.

B. PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES

1. Payment of tuition fees should follow the
schedule set by the school for updating
students' accounts.
2. In cases when obligations are not settled
during the designated schedule, the
parent or guardian, not the student,
should make arrangements with the
Cashier.

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 3. Special examinations are given to
students only the week after the
scheduled time, except for those who
have serious illnesses or contagious
diseases. A certification from a doctor or
a letter of excuse signed by the parent
or guardian may be considered.

C. WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND

When a student enrolls, it is understood that
he is enrolling for the entire school year. If a student
withdraws before the end of the school year, the
following charges are made:
1. Within the first week of classes – 10% of tuition
and other school fees (registration, etc.)
2. Within the second week of classes – 20% of
tuition and other school fees (registration,
etc.)
3. After the fourth month from the opening of
classes – full charges

D. SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISCOUNTS

1. Academic Scholarship
1.1 Basic Education
1.1.1 Elementary Department
Only the TOP 3 students per grade level
With Highest Honors 100% discount
With High Honors 75% discount
With Honors 50% discount

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Notes:
• Discount applies to tuition fee only
• Applicable to transferees who ranked
1st, 2nd, and 3rd from other schools and
should meet the qualifications
Qualifications:
• Students with academic award
• Grades must have no grade below 85
in any subject
• Final Average is not lower than 90%
• Student must be free of any disciplinary
action given by the school where
he/she was formerly a student of

1.1.2 Junior High School Department

● For incoming Grade 7:
With Highest Honors 100% discount
With High Honors 50% discount
With Honors 25% discount
● For incoming Grade 8 to Grade 10
and Transferees:
Rank 1 100% discount
Rank 2 75% discount
Rank 3 50% discount
Rank 4 and Beyond 25% discount
Notes:
• Discount applies to tuition fee only
Qualifications:
• Students with academic award
• Grades must have no grade below 85
in any subject

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 • Final Average is not lower than 90%
• Student must be free of any disciplinary
action given by the school where
he/she was formerly a student of

2. Marketing Discounts
2.1. Early Bird Discount
a. For Entering Students only
b. 30% discount to Tuition Fee only
2.2 Cash Discount
a. 15% discount on Total Net Fees
b. Applies to Basic Education and College Studies
only
c. 10% discount on Total Net Fees for Graduate
Studies
d. ***Less Voucher and Other
Academic/Scholarship Discounts***
2.3 Installment Discount
a. 5% discount on Net of grants and all other
discount upon paying the down payment
b. Applies to Basic Education and College Studies
only
2.4 Early Payment Discount
a. 5% will be deducted on the monthly payment
fees
b. Payees of on or before 5th of the month,
regardless on the scheduled monthly
examination
2.5 Family Discount
a. Family of three (3) – 50% on the lowest tuition fee
among the siblings

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 b. Family of four (4) – 100% on the lowest tuition fee
among the siblings
c. Family of more than (4) – 25% discount on tuition
fee for each of the family
Requirements:
• Scholarship Form
• Photocopy of Enrollment Form
Procedures:
1. Applicants must submit all the
requirements to the Committee on
Scholarships for the validation of
documents.
2. The applicant must forward the
validated documents to the
Accounting Office for the assessment.
3. The assessor will seek the approval of
the President or COO.
2.6 Non-Scholar Discount
a. LCBA Non-Scholar – 5% of Gross Tuition Fee
b. Non-LCBA Non-Scholar Discount – 3% of
Gross Tuition Fee

Note: Subject to change depending on the policy of the

incumbent Administration.

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 IV. BASIC EDUCATION GRADING SYSTEM

A. DepEd order no. 8 series of 2015

LCBA Basic Education Department follows the
grading system prescribed by the Department of
Education as provided in DepEd order no. 8 series of 2015
known as Policy Guidelines on Classroom Management
for the K to 12 basic Education Program.

In a grading period, there is one Quarterly

Assessment but there should be instances for students to
produce Written Work and to demonstrate what they
know and can do through Performance Tasks. There is no
required number of Written Work and Performance Tasks,
but these must be spread out over the quarter and used
to assess learners’ skills after each unit has been taught.

B. GRADING SCALE
The grading scale, with corresponding
descriptors is shown in the table below:
Table 1. Grading Scale
Grading Descriptors Remarks
Scale

90-100 Outstanding Passed

85-89 Very Satisfactory Passed

80-84 Satisfactory Passed

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 75-79 Fairly Satisfactory Passed

74 and below Did not meet Expectations Failed

1. A student who receives a final grade of 74 and

below and below in any subject must be given
intervention through remedial classes at least one
week after the release of grades per quarter.
2. The computation of the components is the same
as the computation for quarterly grades, the final
result of which shall be based on the formula
below:
Recomputed Final Grade (RFG)= Final Grade + Remedial Class Mark (RCM)

3. A certificate of Recomputed Final Grade (RFG)

shall be submitted by the subject teacher
concerned to the BED Records Office, noted by
the Academic Coordinator, Assistant Principal,
and Principal at least three working days after the
last day of remedial class. The said certificate shall
be attached to the student’s Form 137 and to the
Reports on Promotion.

C. CHARACTER BUILDING CRITERIA

A student in the K-12 Curriculum will be
evaluated every quarter based on the frequency of
demonstration of the following core values:
1. MAKA-DIYOS
a. Doing what is right
b. Expressing one’s spiritual beliefs while
respecting the spiritual beliefs of others

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 c. Showing adherence to ethical principles
by upholding truth
2. MAKA-TAO
a. Valuing and respecting others by being
sensitive to individual, social, and cultural
differences
b. Promoting customer-driven excellence
and being adaptable and agile
c. Demonstrating contributions toward
solidarity
3. MAKA-KALIKASAN
a. Maintaining deep affection for life
b. Observing continual improvement
c. Caring for the environment and utilizes
resources wisely, judiciously, and
economically
4. MAKA-BANSA
a. Espousing a sense of community by
demonstrating pride in being a Filipino;
exercises the rights and responsibilities of
a Filipino citizen
b. Executing a visionary leadership and
delivering results
c. Demonstrating appropriate behavior in
carrying out activities in the school,
community, and country

Note: Subject to change as per Department of Education Order.

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D. SELECTION OF HONOR STUDENTS
1. Policy Framework
The LCBA- Basic Education Department (BED) shall
give due recognition to JHS students who have
shown exemplary performance in their studies.

With the on-set of the K to 12 Basic Education

Program, the LCBA- BED shall also revise its
guidelines on the selection of honor students in the
JHS to promote academic competency. All
students who meet the set criteria are given
recognition regardless of rank.
2. General Policies
Each quarter or semester, a certificate of
recognition will be given to those students who
met the set criteria for quarterly honors/achievers.
During Recognition Day and Moving Up
Ceremony, gold, silver or bronze medals shall be
awarded to all qualified students for final honors.

A student who has been suspended for serious

disciplinary infractions which is stipulated in this
handbook shall be disqualified for honors in the
school year during which suspension is imposed.
3. Specific Policies
The quarterly/semestral honors must have a
general weighted average of 90% and above and
must not have a grade lower than 80% in any
subject including component subjects like MAPEH/
Immersion and elective subjects.

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 The final honors must have a general weighted
average of 90% and above and must not have a
grade lower than 80% in any quarter.

The grade range to receive the gold, silver, or

bronze medal shall be as follows:
● 98-100 – big gold medal
● 95-97 – big silver medal
● 90-94 – big bronze medal

Table 2. Academic Excellence Award

General
Academic Excellence Award
Average
1. With Highest Honors/ 98-100

May Pinakamataas na Karangalan

2. With High Honors/ 95-97

May Mataas na Karangalan

3. With Honors/ 90-94

May Karangalan

E. SPECIAL AWARDS/GRADE-LEVEL AWARDS

1. Policy Framework
The BED shall give due recognition to BED
students who have shown exemplary performance in
their studies and curricular activities.

2. Specific Policies
2.1 Outstanding Leadership Award/
Service Award

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 The outstanding leadership award is given to
learners in grade 6, 10, or 12 and service award from
grade 4 to grade 12 who have demonstrated
exemplary skills in motivating others and organizing
projects that have significantly contributed to the
betterment of the school and/or community. This
award is given during the completion ceremony.

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this award, the awardee must:
1. have no failing grades in any of the learning
areas;
2. have rendered invaluable service to the school
for two consecutive or in consecutive years;
3. be a member of good standing of a
recognized school club or organization with
significant contribution/s to the organization;
4. have constantly and actively participated in
the program and projects of the organization;
and
5. have not committed any offense punishable
by suspension or higher sanction according to
the Department’s service manual and child
protection policies in the current school year.

Table 3.A and 3.B show the set of criteria and

weights that will be used by the SSG Adviser, Classroom
Adviser, Subject Teachers and one of his/her peer in the
evaluation and deliberation process. The Principal and the
Assistant Principal will approve the final awardee/s. Only
those candidates who have met at least 90% of the
criteria will be awarded. The candidate who got the
highest points will be awarded the Outstanding

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Leadership Award. The Service Awardee must have met
at least 80% of the criteria.

Table 3. A. Outstanding Leadership Award/Service Award

Scoring Rubric

Excellent 5 Great 3 Fair 1

Leadership -Actively -Involved/ -Passively
involved in have taken on involved in
leadership a leadership leadership
roles role currently or roles
in the past
-Able to
articulate their
competencies
Vision -Demonstrates -Hints at their -Vision is
clear vision, vision unclear or
innovation, inarticulate
and creativity - Some form of
in their overall innovation or - Some form of
goals creativity innovation or
evident in their creativity
work evident in their
work
Contribution -Clear -Moderate -Vague/
contribution to contribution to unclear
either the either the contribution to
Faculty of Faculty of either the
LCBA-BED, the LCBA-BED, the Faculty of
LCBA LCBA LCBA-BED, the
community, or community, or LCBA
to the greater to the greater community, or
community community to the greater
community
Impact -Demonstrates - Initiative is - Hints at
strong evident in their initiative in
initiative in endeavors

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endeavors -Some endeavors
connections
- Clear impact drawn - Vague
as a result of between their impact as a
their actions actions and result of their
the results actions
Mentorship - Motivates or Has the - Did not
develops the capacity to clearly
leadership motivate or motivate or
capacities of develop the develop the
others leadership leadership
capacity of capacities of
others others
Integrity - Exhibits a - Shows some -Does not
high standard integrity -Led clearly exhibit
of integrity by by example integrity or
leading -References leading by
through personal example
example - standards
Maintains high
personal
standards
Formula:
Total Score
Character = x 100 x .75
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Table 3.B. Level of Participation (25%)
Areas/ Position Points Given
Activities
Nationa Regional Divisio District/
l n School

Student President 15 12 10 8
Leadership Vice President 12 10 8 6
(shall refer to
Secretary/ 10 8 6 4
Supreme
Treasurer
Student

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Government Auditor/ Peace 8 6 4 2
[SSG], Officer/Public
pursuant to Information
DepEd Officer
Order No. 79, Representative/ 6 4 2 1
s. 2009, and Club
other school- Officers/ Other
recognized Officers
organizations.
COMELEC and 4 2 1 .75
Committee
Chair and Vice
Chair
COMELEC and 2 1 .75 .50
Committee
Member
Homeroom 1
President
Homeroom .75
Officer
Other Officer .50

Formula:
Total points per Position
Level of Participation = x 100
Total score per Position
2.2 Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific
Disciplines
2.2.1 Special Academic Award

This award is given to any students who are

qualified in the given criteria in the following areas:
• English/Communication Arts
• Mathematics

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 • Science
• Araling Panlipunan/Social Sciences
• Filipino
• Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao
• TLE /Technical-Vocational Education (Home
Economics/ICT)
• MAPEH

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this award, the awardee must:
• maintain a grade not lower than 85 in every
quarter of the specific subject discipline.
• maintain a grade not lower than 90% in the
final rating.
• achieve 90% of the combined grades per
given criteria:
- Final grade of the subject discipline is 70%
- Character is 15%
- Level of Participation is 15%
• not been subjected to any disciplinary
action within and outside the school
premises.

Table 4.A and 4.B show the set of criteria and

weights that will be used by the Subject Teacher in the
evaluation and deliberation process. The Principal, the
Assistant JHS Principal, and the Subject Coordinator will
approve the final awardee/s.

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 Table 4.A. Character
Indicators 10 8 6
Excellent Great Fair
Perseverance: determined
continuation with something;
steady and continued action
or belief, usually over a long
period and especially despite
difficulties or setbacks;
showing that you S/he cares
about his/herself so that even
when something is really hard,
or s/he are being tested, s/he
still keep going.
Responsibility: accountability;
the state, fact, or position of
being accountable to
somebody or for something;
accepting the credit or the
blame for something that has
happened; keeping
agreements; completing class
work; taking work/notes home
and returning work/notes to
school promptly.

Cooperation: the act of

working or acting together to
achieve a common goal;
fostering greater acceptance
of people’s differences and
reducing interpersonal
conflicts; includes listening,
taking the viewpoints of
others, communicating
effectively, and solving
conflicts appropriately.

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Self-Discipline: the ability to
do what is necessary or
sensible without needing to
be urged by somebody else
in and out of class;
developing your talents;
working toward your own
goals.

Attendance & Punctuality:

attending school and each
class daily, on time.

Formula:
Total Score
Character = x 100 x .15
50

Table 4. B. Level of Participation

Areas/ Level of Points Given

Activities Participation
First Secon Third Partici
d pant
Gold Silver Bronze
Official International 15 10 8 6
Contests
and National 10 8 6 4
Competition
s sanctioned
by a DepEd Regional 8 6 4 2
Order or
Memorandu
m issued

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 by Division 6 4 2 1
the
National,
Regional, District 4 2 1 .75
Division, and
District
Offices. School 2 1 .75 .50

School-wide
Initiated
contests
should be
approved in
writing by
the School
Head

Formula:
Total points per Position
Character = x 100 x .15
Total score per Position

2.3 Sports Award

This award is given to learners who have shown
outstanding skills in athletics (particularly in games and
sports) through participation and victories in competitions,
as well as discipline in training and sportsmanlike conduct
and character.

To qualify for this award, the awardee must:

● maintain a grade not lower than 75% in every
quarter of the specific subject discipline.

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 ● maintain a final grade not lower than 80% in all of
his/her subjects.
● a member of a team that represents his/her class
or school in any district, regional and/or national
sports competition.
● have performed with distinctions in sports
competition as an official participant of his/her
class or school as attested to in writing by his/her
coach.
● not been subjected to any disciplinary action
within and outside the school premises.
● achieve 80% of the combined grades per given
criteria:
o Final grade of the subject discipline is 20%
o Character Aspect is 20%
o Level of Participation is 60%
o Only those candidates who have met at least
80% of the criteria will be awarded.
● The candidate who got the highest points will be
awarded the Athlete of the year.

The set qualifications will be used by his/her

Coach, Classroom Adviser, Subject Teachers and one of
his/her peer in the evaluation and deliberation process.
The Principal and the Assistant Principal will approve the
final awardee/s.

2.4 Arts Award

This award is given to learners who have
consistently demonstrated outstanding skills in the arts

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and above average creativity and craftsmanship
exemplified through contribution/s to the school's various
functions and events.

To qualify for this award, the awardee must:

● fulfill the minimum requirements in all subjects.
● have performed with distinction, as an individual
or
as a member of a team capping any of the first
three (3) places in any of the following fields:
literature, speech, drama, music, dance,
painting, and sculpture as an official participant
of his/her class or school, district, regional,
national or international competition.
● have participated with distinction as an active
member, performer, or director in
school-authorized drama, dance production, or
choral production as determined by the
person-in-charge.
● not been subjected to any disciplinary action
within and outside the school premises.

The set qualifications will be used by his/her

Coach/Adviser, Subject Teachers and one of his/her
peers in the evaluation and deliberation process. The
Principal and the Assistant Principal will approve the final
awardee/s.

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2.5 Attendance Award
This award is given to any student who has never
been absent or late during the current academic year in
all basic education activities that require his/her
presence including Sportsfest, School Academic
Activities, and any other recognized curricular and
co-curricular activities.

2.6 Loyalty Award

The loyalty award is given to learners in grade 12
who have been enrolled in the same institution starting
grade one.

F. Basic Education Department Retention and Promotion

1. General Policy
The LCBA-BED has the right to determine whose
applicants shall be accepted for enrollment. It has a
right to judge the fitness of students seeking admission
and readmission. When a student enrolls in an
educational institution, an implied contract is formed
where each of the parties has reciprocal rights and
obligations. The student is expected to comply with the
rules and regulations of the school. On the other hand,
it is incumbent upon the school, among others, to
provide the education needed by the student until
s/he completes the course s/he pursues. Thus, although
it is clear that students have the right to be enrolled for
the entire duration of their course, their readmission
may be legally denied in case of academic
deficiency, violation of school rules and regulations,

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closure of a program or course of study by the school
or the closure of the school itself (Educational Law and
the Private Schools, 2002 Ed., p.388).

2. Specific Policy
To be retained in the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum, students should maintain a final grade at
least 75% in all subjects, 75% general weighted
average, and satisfactory in Conduct/Observed
Values.

Students who are not able to perform

satisfactorily in any subject during the academic year
due to lack of sincerity of purpose (unexcused
absences, non-cooperation with school authorities,
etc.) will not be readmitted in the next academic
school year.

Students under probationary contract be it

academic or behavioral performance, should manifest
significant improvement in academics or in conduct as
the case may be. Otherwise, they will be dismissed
automatically or will not be readmitted for the next
academic school year.

Parents/Guardians of students with Academic or

Behavioral Contract are required to have a regular
conference with the respective subject teachers and
advisers. The conference aims to initiate concrete ways

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of helping the particular student overcome his/her
difficulty.

*Student/s will attend remediation program upon

recommendation of the subject teacher/s.

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 V. STUDENT SERVICES

A. LIBRARY SERVICES
1. The library is the main source of knowledge
and information.
2. Students are encouraged to use the library for
their intellectual growth and development.
3. Library books, magazines and other reading
materials should be handled with care.
4. Students are allowed to borrow the books and
other reading materials through a borrower's
card.
5. Students are not permitted to stay in the library
without specific purposes and authorization.
6. Students should refrain from talking, making
noise, eating, and drinking.

B. HEALTH SERVICES
1. Medical Clinic Services:
1.1. The school physician conducts annual
physical examinations and makes
necessary recommendations.
1.2. The clinic is limited to students who suffer
minor ailments. Emergency cases which cannot
be handled by first aid in the school clinic are
immediately referred to the nearest hospital.
1.3. Medicines are given to students for
symptomatic relief of headaches, cough, colds,
abdominal pain, allergy, and diarrhea.

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 2. Dental Clinic Services:
2.1. The school dentist conducts dental
examination of students and makes
necessary recommendations on dental
follow-ups such as filling up of cavities and
tooth extraction.
2.2. Dental consultations may be availed of by
students who need immediate treatment
in such cases as tooth aches and swollen
gums.

C. CANTEEN/FOOD SERVICES
1. Meals and snacks are served at the canteen
located within the school premises.
2. Orderliness is maintained by falling in line
when buying food and other items in this area.
3. Return of used plates, bottles, etc. to their
proper places after using is the responsibility of
canteen users. Observance and practice of
CLAYGO (Clean As You Go) is required.
4. Courtesy and politeness must always
be observed.

D. GUIDANCE AND TESTING CENTER

1. This is the place where the Guidance Counselor
conducts orientation for each student.
2. The Guidance and Testing Center provides a
friendly atmosphere where any student can tell
his/her problems which will be treated with
confidentiality.
3. The Guidance Counselor helps students regarding
their academic and behavioral problems.

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 4. Tests such as psychological, aptitude, and
intelligence tests are administered by the office.

E. CHAPEL
The Sacrament of the Holy Mass is held at the
school chapel. Everyone should keep an atmosphere of
reverence and silence in this place at all times.

F. SCIENCE LABORATORY
1. The laboratory room allows the students to use the
equipment they need for their experiments in
science classes.
2. Any losses or damages in the laboratory will be
paid or replaced by the students concerned.

G. AUDIO-VISUAL ROOM
1. The audio-visual room houses electronic
equipment for film viewing and listening such as
the television, karaoke, organ, guitar, OHP, LCD
projector, and other instructional tools.
2. Students are not allowed to stay in the AVR unless
supervised by a teacher.
3. Any loss or damage will be paid or replaced by
the students concerned.

H. COMPUTER/INTERNET ROOM
This room houses computer units with internet
connection to be used by students in their hands-on
computer class.

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I. HOME ECONOMICS LABORATORY
This laboratory provides different tools used for the
hands-on application of the Students enrolled in TLE
subjects.

J. SPEECH LABORATORY
This laboratory is equipped with specially-designed
cubicles complete with headsets and control panels to be
primarily used for enhancing communication and speech.
There is a separate control panel to be used only by the
speech facilitator. Internet connection, a computer unit, an
LCD monitor, a speaker, a DVD player, and a tape
recorder are also found in the room to better facilitate
speech activities.

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 VI. CODE OF DISCIPLINE

1. ATTENDANCE

1.1. Regularity in attendance and punctuality are

expected of every student.
1.2. A student who incurs absence should present
a letter of explanation from the
parent/guardian or a medical certificate to the
prefect of discipline before returning to class.
1.3. Absenteeism and habitual tardiness are
matters of discipline and carry sanctions.
1.4. A student who is absent for more than 20% of
the total number of school days in any subject
shall be dropped or given a failing grade.
However, the school head on his /her discretion
and for valid reasons may exempt a student
from the above rule.
1.5. The students who have a valid reason for
being absent are responsible for keeping up
with their lessons, assignments, quizzes, and
examinations. Unexcused absences will not be
given any make up for the said absences.

2. PRESCRIBED UNIFORMS AND IDENTIFICATION DEVICE

2.1 Students should wear the prescribed complete
uniform only in school and other official functions
from Mondays through Fridays (or Saturdays if there
are classes on these days.) The parents should see to
it that their children wear the complete uniform.

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FOR GIRLS
Pre-Elementary/ Elementary
a. white collar with LCBA patch
b. Button Nursery(1pcs), Kinder I (2pcs) &
Kinder II (3pcs)
c. white tipped secret pocket
d. black leather shoes with white socks

Junior High School

a. white long sleeve blouse with sports collar,
ribbon, multi color piping embroidered
“LCBA” on the left collar.
b. pleated multi colored skirt
c. black leather shoes and white socks

Senior High School

a. sky blue short sleeved blouse with sports
collar
b. navy blue knee length skirt
c. royal blue vest with SHS logo
d. black leather shoes with one inch heels
and foot socks

FOR BOYS
Pre-Elementary
a. white polo with LCBA patch
b. Shorts
c. black leather shoes with white socks

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 Elementary
a. white polo with LCBA patch
b. Black slacks
c. black leather shoes with white socks

Junior High School

a. white polo shirt with sports collar, with
LCBA patch on the left
b. white undershirt (tucked in)
c. navy blue slacks
d. black leather shoes and white socks

Senior High School

a. sky blue short-sleeved polo shirt with sports
collar
b. royal blue vest with SHS logo
c. navy blue slacks
d. black leather shoes and white socks

2.2. P.E. uniform and Strand/ Institutional Shirt should be

worn on designated days only.

2.3. Dress code

2.3. a. On non-class days, students who come to
school are expected to wear decent attire. No
sando, shorts, ripped jeans for the boys and no tube
and sleeveless tops, miniskirt, shorts, ripped jeans
and see-through dress girls.

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 2.3. b. Non-wearing of prescribed school uniforms.
Nonetheless, all members of the LGBTQIA+
community may alter their uniforms based on their
gender given that it is approved by the school
quality standards.

2.4 Identification Device (ID)

2.4. a. A student should always wear his/her I.D.
upon entrance at all times inside the school
premises.
2.4. b. Any loss of I.D. card should be reported to
the adviser. Students should secure
temporary pass from the office of the
Prefect of Discipline.
2.4. c. The security guards should take note of the
students who fail to comply with the uniform
regulation by letting the student sign in a
special sheet provided by the office.
2.4. d. Administrative sanction shall be imposed to
any student who uses the I.D./Gate Pass of
another student or lends his/her I.D. for
somebody else's use.
2.4.e. In case of ID loss, students should fill out forms
and provide Affidavit of Loss coming from a
law firm office for ID replacement. Forms are
available in the Guidance and Testing
Center.

2.5 Grooming
2.5.a. All are expected to keep their fingernails
trimmed neatly.

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 2.5.b. Hair dye is strictly prohibited unless it is in a
natural color shade.

MALE
- Their hair should not touch the eyebrows, ears
and nape.
- They are not allowed to wear earrings.

FEMALE
- Their hair should be combed properly. It
should not cover their face.
- Wear a pair of earrings only.

3. SCHOOL AND OFF-CAMPUS DISCIPLINE

3.1. School activity begins with the flag
ceremony every Monday, Wednesday,
or Friday. All students are required to
attend. Habitual latecomers will render
community service.
3.2. Students must wear the prescribed
uniform and the I.D. while inside the
campus. Off campus, they will wear the
uniform when representing the school.
3.3. Students must respect teachers,
schoolmates, school personnel, and
visitors at all times.

4. SUSPENSION OF CLASSES
Reiteration and clarification on the Provisions of
DepEd Order no. 37, s. 2022: Guidelines on the
cancellation or suspension of classes in school in the event of
natural disasters and calamities.

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 4.1a. Typhoon - classes in all levels (kindergartens,
elementary, junior high school & senior
high school) are automatically
suspended in schools situated in areas
under Tropical Cyclone Wind (TCWS) Nos.
1 to 5.

4.2.b. Earthquake - classes in all levels are

automatically canceled in schools
situated in areas where the Philippine
Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS) declare an earthquake with
PHIVOLCS. Earthquake with magnitude
1.0 or above.

5. SAFETY MEASURES
5.1. In case of emergency:
5.1. Keep calm. Do not panic.
5.1.. Always strive to maintain presence of mind.

5.2. In case of earthquake:

5.2. Stay under the table or near strong furniture if
trapped in a building.
5.2. Go to an accessible open space
immediately.
5.2. Stay away from unstable structures after the
main earthquake. Aftershocks may cause
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 5.3. In case of fire:
5.3. Turn off electric power or gas lines.
5.3. Walk fast towards the nearest fire exit in the
building.
5.3. Watch out for broken wires and falling debris
from the burning building.

6. SIGNALS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

6.1. Emergency alarm – 1 long bell, 1 short bell
repeated 5 times.
6.2. Evacuation alarm – successive short bells.
6.3. All clear signals – a long continuous bell.

7. ANECDOTAL REPORT AND ANECDOTAL RECORD

All cases involving student discipline should be properly

communicated by the faculty to the concerned
authorities (Advisers, Subject Teachers, Prefect of
Discipline, Guidance Associate, Key Teacher/Coordinator,
Assistant Principal, and Principal) through an Anecdotal
Report and Anecdotal Record.

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 VII. RULES ON SANCTIONS AND PUNISHMENTS

School officials and academic personnel shall have

the right to impose appropriate disciplinary measures in
case of minor offenses or infractions of school discipline
committed in their presence. (Article XIV, Sec74, Manual
or Regulations for Private School). Students who commit
disciplinary offenses are responsible for their actions and
should therefore accept their consequences. Sanctions
and/or penalties vary in degree according to the gravity
of the offenses.

The following are the disciplinary sanctions

differentiated in the following manner:

[Link] WARNING - A student is reminded of his

duties and responsibilities so as not to commit the
same mistake again.

B. REPRIMAND - This is a severe or formal reproof or

censure from a person of authority whose aim is to
correct misbehavior. A reprimand may be either
verbal or written. In case of the latter, the
parent/guardian will be notified.

C. RESTITUTION - Replacement/repair for damage of

school properties otherwise compensatory to the
damage incurred.

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D. COMMUNITY SERVICE - A student is required to
render services which are non-academic in
nature such as cleaning and other manual tasks
inside the school premises and within the period
to be determined by the Disciplinary Committee.

E. SUSPENSION - This is a penalty in which the school

denies or deprives an erring student of
attendance in classes for a period not exceeding
twenty percent (20%) of the prescribed number of
school days. There are two kinds of suspension as
defined by the Manual of Regulations for Private
Schools. They are the following:

1. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION - A student should

be isolated from his/her class but he/she will
do the lessons/activities scheduled on the said
date of suspension.

2. PUNITIVE SUSPENSION - This refers to the

school's prevention of a student (found guilty
of the charges) from attending class and, thus
from taking any examinations, quizzes, and
graded recitations given during the specified
period. Since he/she is not excused from these
graded works, he/she shall be given a failing
mark for not taking them; nor will he/she be
given special examinations to make up for
them later since that would grant him an
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 strictly follow the school rules and regulations.
F. EXCLUSION - Exclusion is a penalty in which the
school is allowed to exclude or drop the name of
the erring student from the school roll for being
undesirable, whereby transfer credentials are
immediately issued.

A summary investigation shall have been

conducted, and no prior approval by the Department of
Education (DepEd) is required in the imposition of the
said penalty of the exclusion from the roll. The pertinent
papers, therefore, shall be filed in the school for a period
of one year in order to afford the Department the
opportunity to review the case in the event the appeal is
taken by the party concerned.

G. EXPULSION - is an extreme penalty on an erring

student consisting of his/her exclusion from
admission to any public or private schools in the
Philippines and which requires the prior approval
of the Secretary of the Department of Education.
The decision of the school on every case
involving the penalty of expulsion, together with
the supporting papers, shall be forwarded to the
DepEd Regional Office concerned within ten
days from the termination of the investigation of
each case.

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H. NON-READMISSION
A student may be refused admission for the
next school year due to the following reasons:

He/She has:
a. failed in more than three (3) units; and
b. frequently violated rules and regulations.

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 VIII. OFFENSES AND SANCTIONS

A. Students’ Attendance
A student is considered late if he is not on time
at the start of the morning assembly or a period after
recess and lunch break.
B. Cell Phones/Gadgets
In compliance to the DepEd’s
order/memorandum 1998, 2000 – the use of cellphones
and other gadgets are STRICTLY BANNED or PROHIBITED
in the school campus. Students are not allowed to use
them especially inside the classrooms and some
designated places like: Audio Visual Room, corridors,
library, and chapel while classes and school activities
are going on.

A written agreement must be signed

personally by parents to be given to the Prefect of
Discipline with prior knowledge of the class adviser. This
is necessary for some students with special needs; those
who are sick and taking care medicine, who are
residing in far places and for emergency purposes. In
addition, the use of cellphones may be allowed
whenever there are school functions that go beyond
class hours.

The school is NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOST

OF CELLPHONES and other valuables including money,
ipods, camera, etc. due to STUDENT NEGLIGENCE and
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 phones without permission in times and places not
allowed, they will be given a violation slip. His/Her
cellphone will be confiscated by authorized persons
(Faculty) and this will be surrendered to the Prefect of
Discipline. Only the parent or guardians can claim it. In
cases of repeated violations and confiscations of
cellphones, parents or guardians can only claim them
at the end of the school year.

C. Lost belongings
Students should be responsible for their
personal belongings and the school assumes no
responsibility for lost and misplaced articles.

Misplaced or lost articles found in the campus

must be turned over to the Guidance Office/Office of
the Prefect of Discipline.

D. Cigarettes including e-cigarettes and vape

In compliance with the DepEd’s order no. 48 s.
2016 or the Policy and Guidelines on comprehensive
Tobacco Control — it is reiterated that the sale and
use of cigarettes (smoking) are absolutely prohibited
in schools and offices of the Department of
Education (DepEd), Republic Act 9211 or Tobacco
Regulation Act of 2003 — smoking and sale of
cigarettes/vape not only in school premises, but also
within the 100-meter radius zone from the area are
STRICTLY BANNED or PROHIBITED.

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 Students who are caught smoking or vaping in
places not allowed, they will be given a violation slip.
His/Her cigarette, e-cigarette, or vape will be
confiscated by authorized persons (Faculty) and this will
be surrendered to the Prefect of Discipline. Only the
parent or guardians can claim it. In cases of repeated
violations and confiscations of cigarettes, e-cigarette,
or vape, parents or guardians can only claim them at
the end of the school year.

E. Maintaining School Discipline

Every private school shall maintain good
discipline inside as well as outside the school premises
when students are engaged in activities authorized by
the school. Students who commit disciplinary offenses
are ready to be responsible for their actions and to
accept consequences. The Prefect of Discipline keeps
the behavioral records of the students. There is a set of
disciplinary actions per category of offenses.

Category:
1. Minor Offences
2. Major Offences

Minor Offenses:
1. Not wearing of the prescribed complete school
uniform/PE uniform (with I.D.), non-use of the I.D.,
improper use/lending/borrowing of I.D.
2. Loitering, habitual tardiness, and absenteeism.
3. Disruption of classes due to unnecessary noise inside
and outside the classrooms and along corridors,

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 yelling, and shouting.
4. Leaving the classroom during class hours without
permission/hallway pass.
5. Non-submission of excuse letters duly signed by the
parent/guardian.
6. Cutting Classes (missing classes and/or activities in
school without permission).
7. Truancy, i.e, leaving the school premises without
permission from the parent or school authorities.
8. No assignment/failure to bring assigned materials.
9. Inappropriate hairstyle and haircut and hair coloring.
10. Wearing of earrings for boys, wearing of more than
one set of earrings for girls or any indecent body
piercing subject to confiscation.
11. Using during class hours of speakers, tablets, laptops,
cellular phones, game devices, power banks,
MP3/MP4 players, digital cameras / or other
electronic devices unless authorized by the teacher.
12. Charging of above-mentioned electronic devices is
subject to confiscation.
13. Putting stickers on IDs or making the IDs dirty.
14. Violation of rules of library and laboratory,
computer laboratory, Home Economics room and
Audio-Visual room.
15. Outlandish appearance not in line with prescribed
grooming of a student.
16. For boys-intruding into the privacy of female
lounges, whistling at ladies, boisterous laughter
and other nuisance unbecoming of a cultured
gentleman.
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 room, boisterous laughter and other nuisance
unbecoming of a lady.
18. Intruding or entering the classroom of another
section without permission.

Tardiness
● 1st offense – 3 times tardy verbal warning
● 2nd offense – another 3 times tardy - 1st written
warning (adviser’s anecdotal record)
● 3rd offense– another 3 times tardy - 2nd written
warning (Referral slip)
● 4th offense– another 3 times tardy – suspension

Minor Offenses (Verbal Warning to 3-day in school

suspension and/or other appropriate sanction as
prescribed by school authorities)
● 1st offense – Verbal/written warning (adviser’s
anecdotal record)
● 2nd offense– referral
● 3rd offense– suspension

The minor offense shall be dealt with by the adviser.

Series of conferences with parents shall be conducted
prior to the issuance of referral slip. Likewise, the student
shall be referred to the Guidance Office for counseling.
The presence of parent/s or official guardian of the
student is required during the conference/s. The Office of
the Principal in coordination with the Office of the
Student Affairs and Services reserve the right to issue a
behavioral contract to erring students.

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Major Offenses:
1. Vandalism, such as tearing of or defacing any
library book or magazine, writing or drawing on the
wall, chair, etc., breaking glass and electrical
gadgets, unauthorized removal of notices and
posters from the bulletin boards and similar acts.
2. Improper use and willful destruction of comfort
rooms and facilities.
3. Cheating or tampering of scores in assignments,
seat works, exercises, quizzes or quarterly
examinations, providing answers to another
student, possession of “codigo” or obvious attempt
to cheat or allowing another to cheat which is
equivalent to a zero if caught.
4. Disrespectful actions/speech and sexual
harassment towards classmates.
5. Public display of affection.
6. Extortion/asking money from others.
7. Indecency in words and in actions

8. Indecent conduct; frequent and continuous

disregard of school rules and regulations
9. Posting indecent photos, videos and remarks in
websites and social networks.
10. Using/giving fictitious names in any official school
transaction.
11. Fighting and causing injury to others.
12. Tampering bulletin boards, report cards, and
school records and forging or falsification of letters,

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 alter notices of the school, etc.
13. Smoking and possession of cigarettes, vapes
and/or any smoking paraphernalia.
14. Entering the campus in a state of intoxication.
15. Possession or distribution of indecent publications
and bringing pornographic materials to school
such as pictures in magazines, cell phones or the
like; accessing the same through the internet or
cell phones while inside school campus or during
school activities inside or outside.
16. Stealing and shoplifting in and out of the
school/getting one's personal belongings.
17. Drunkenness or taking alcoholic beverages,
gambling (of any form including card games)
inside the school campus.
18. Direct or indirect involvement in examination
leakages.
19. Bullying which may result in physical and mental
abuse, harassment, intimidation, or humiliation,
and that may cause injury to others.

● Physical Bullying – hitting, kicking, spitting,

taking, stealing, damaging or defacing a
person’s belonging, property, extorting
money, coercing another to buy him/her
things; sexual harassment.
● Verbal and Written Bullying – name calling,
repeated teasing, making insults, racist or
rude remarks, harassment threats, writing or
passing mean notes or graffiti.

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 ● Relational Bullying – destroying a person’s
status within a peer group; destroying
reputations; humiliating and embarrassing
someone; gossiping or spreading malicious
rumors or lies; social exclusion or isolation.
● Cyberbullying – spreading gossip, rumors
and lies electronically; sending or posting
defamatory or embarrassing photographic
or video recording; sending insulting or
threatening emails, sending malicious
code; sending pornography and other
email junks and text messages;
impersonating someone online to make
them look bad; sending or posting cruel
joke electronically; sending or posting
malicious gossip electronically; creating a
website designed to humiliate and
embarrass someone.
20. Any form of immorality.
21. Gambling in any form.

22. Grave disrespect and insubordination to school

authorities and teachers, instigating others to
insubordination, provoking incidents harmful to the
good name of the school, propagating fake
orders, acts of defiance against a teacher or
school authorities.
23. Carrying/possession of deadly weapons within the
school premises (knives, guns, cutters, firecrackers,
etc.) and harmful chemicals.

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 24. Membership in fraternities and gangs.
25. Hazing in any form committed in connection with
any student activity whether within or outside the
school premises.
26. Drug-taking, drug pushing or possession of illegal
drugs (marijuana, shabu or any illegal drugs, and
Lysergic acid diethylamide [unless prescribed by a
doctor])
27. Giving a false statement during an official
investigation.
28. Patronizing places which are harmful to their social
and moral development (bars, casinos, motels and
the like).
29. Malversation (misbehavior / corruption/misuse) of
class or school funds, cheating in person dealings
with other members of the community, failure or
refusal to return found belongings.
30. Breaking in or trespassing into school premises.
31. Fighting or inflicting injury upon any member of the
school community, visitors or guests.

32. Other offenses not mentioned above but which the

POD/Discipline Committee may consider grave
enough.

Major offense
● 1st offense – Reprimand/Written Warning and Parent
Conference
● 2nd offense – 3 day in school suspension
● 3rd offense – 5 day out school suspension
● 4th offense – dismissal

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Behavioral Probation/Transferred Out
Every quarter, the students are deliberated by their
adviser, subject teachers, guidance counselor, prefect of
discipline regarding their behavior in and out of the campus.
Constant follow up and early intervention will be given to
them to guide them and prevent further misbehavior.
Quarterly conferences with the parents will also be done for
updates regarding their child’s progress. At the end of the
school year, after a series of deliberation, thorough
evaluation and careful study regarding their behavior,
attitude and performance is done and the student failed to
comply all the agreement in compliance to the school rules
and regulations, he/she will be given a contract to be signed
at the Office of the POD together with his/her
parent/guardian, adviser and guidance counselor.

The following disciplinary measures are given to the

students at the end of the school year depending on the
grievances of their offenses:

1. Notice of Recommendation - Memorandum of

Agreement (MOA)
2. Notice of Non-readmission – Transferred Out

Miscellaneous for Parents

The school requires parents:
1. To attend conferences with the
teachers/administrators and other school activities
they are required to attend.

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2. To have regular dialogue with class advisers,
especially card giving.
3. To take a position in the PTA when nominated or
elected.
4. To take active interest in the student’s welfare and
the implementation of the school goals.
5. To arrange a private conference with teachers
concerned at the appointed time in the
designated place only. Teachers will entertain
visitors during their free time.
6. To confer, dialogue and forward complaints
directly to the Principal if the parents without
appointment will not be entertained We
respectfully inform and request the
parent/guardian’s cooperation regarding the
observance of the school’s regulations,
requirements and procedures.

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 IX. GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

A. DUTIES OF PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

As provided for in The Education Act of 1982,
parents shall have the following duties and obligations
in addition to those provided for under existing laws:
1. Help carry out the attainment of the
declared educational objectives and
national goal through the school system;
2. Strive to enable their children to obtain an
elementary education, and further
enable them to obtain secondary and
higher education toward the national
objectives of right formation of the youth;
and,
3. Support and cooperate with the school
administration in the proper
implementation of all school curricular
and co-curricular programs.

B. OTHER SCHOOL DIRECTIVES

1. Parents and guardians who wish to talk to the
teacher concerning their children's scholastic
performance or behavioral conduct must
secure a permission slip from the principal,
assistant, or academic coordinator.
2. Politeness and ethics must be observed in all
school transactions and dealings.
3. Parents of prospective honor students are
enjoined to strictly abide by the decision of

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 the Honors Committee who shall deliberate
on such matters with extreme care and
fairness for the welfare of the majority.
4. Parents are expected to cooperate and
promote harmonious relationship with the
school authorities.

IMPORTANT:
The school administration has the right to
withdraw the privilege of attendance from any student
whose parents' behavior is detrimental to the school
community.

Examples of such behavior are:

1. Insulting/assaulting a teacher or any school
employee.
2. Act of disrespect in words and in deed which
tend to put any member of the
administration, faculty, and personnel or any
person vested with authority in ridicule and
contempt.
3. Boisterous conduct and any form of
intimidation during meetings, dialogues, and
or other related activities.
4. Deliberate disruption of academic functions or
school activities.

C. ADMISSION OF SCHOOL VISITORS

1. School visitors are advised to fill out the log
book upon entrance and upon exit.

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 2. Visitors are given a Visitor's Pass upon
presentation of their (driver's license, SSS, ID,
company ID).
3. Parents or guardians who wish to
confer with any administrator or teacher
are given appointment slips. The
appointment slip must be signed by the
administrator or teacher.
4. Visitors must return the Visitor's Pass to the
security guard upon exit.

D. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA)

A Memorandum of Agreement between
Laguna College of Business and Arts and its students
(regular, irregular, or transferee) shall be executed to
reinforce positive practices and to instill discipline within
the students that will nurture academic success and
ensure the best possible learning environment for them.
As a school of choice, compliance with the tenets of the
agreement is a requirement. Each year, students,
parents, and concerned authorities will be asked to sign
the MOA committing to uphold their fair share of the
agreement.

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 THE LAGUNA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ARTS
CHILD-PROTECTION POLICY
(Adopted AY 2015-2016)

I. Statement of Policy
The LCBA, as an educational institution
committed to the total development of the learners, fully
supports the national campaign through the Department
of Education in the Prevention and Addressing the acts of
Bullying as stipulated in the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013.
Hence, the institution adopts the following general
policies:

II. Anti-Bullying Policies

The institution therefore promulgates and adopts
the following policies which include the prohibited acts,
prevention and intervention programs, mechanisms and
procedures:

A. Prohibited Acts
The institution considers the following actions is
prohibited as stipulated in the IRR of the RA10627 and are
consistent with Section 3 of the Act:
1. Bullying at the following:
a. school grounds;
b. properly immediately adjacent to school
grounds;
c. school-sponsored or school-related activities,
functions or programs whether on or off
school grounds;

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 d. school bus stops;
e. school buses or other vehicles owned, leased,
or used by a school;
f. school buses or school services privately-
owned but accredited by the school.
2. Bullying through the use of technology or an electronic
device or other forms of media owned, leased, or used by
a school.
3. Bullying at a location, activity, function or program that
is not school-related and through the use of technology or
an electronic device or other forms of media that is not
owned, leased or used by a school; and
4. Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, who
provides information during an investigation of bullying, or
who is a witness, too, are liable for information about
bullying.

B. Institutional Prevention and Intervention Programs

The LCBA complies with the following measures in
preventing and intervening bullying in the campus, as
stated in the DepEd Order No.55s.2013.

[Link] Programs
The institution shall adopt bullying prevention
programs. These programs shall be applicable to all
students regardless of level of risk or vulnerability to
bullying. Said programs shall also be comprehensive,
multi-faceted and shall involve all education stakeholders
and personnel. The programs may contain, among these:

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(1) School-wide initiatives centered on:
a. positive school climate and environment
conducive to the attainment of learning
objectives, the development of healthy
relationships and the understanding of
and respect for individual differences;
b. periodic assessment and monitoring of
the nature, extent, and perceptions of
bullying behaviors and attitudes of
students;
c. periodic review and enhancement of the
students' and personnel's manual or code
of conduct in relation to bullying;
d. conduct of activities for students, school
personnel and service providers on how
to recognize and respond to bullying.
e. continuing personal development to
sustain bullying prevention programs; and
f. coordination with Local Government
Units, barangay (Barangay Council for
the Protection of Children) and other
stakeholders.

(2) Classroom–level initiatives that focus on:

a. reinforcing school-wide rules pertaining to
bullying;
b. building a positive sense of self and
interpersonal relationships through the
development of self-awareness and self-
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 empathy, and responsible
decision-making and problem-solving;
c. discussion of issues related to bullying, and
strategies for responding to and reporting
of incidents of bullying
d. teaching positive online behavior and
safety and how to recognize and report
cyber-bullying; and
e. providing an inclusive and caring learning
environment for students.

(3) Involving parents in bullying prevention activities,

such as:
a. discussions of the anti-bullying policy of the
school, emphasizing bullying prevention
during Parents-Teachers Association
meeting and seminars; and
b. conducting or sponsoring education
sessions for parents to learn, teach,
model, and reinforce positive social and
emotional skills to their children.

(4) Monitoring students who are vulnerable to

committing aggressive acts or who are
perpetrators of bullying, or who are possible
targets or victims, for the purpose of early
intervention. This activity shall be conducted with
utmost confidentiality and respect for all parties
concerned.

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 (5) Monitoring students who are vulnerable to
committing aggressive acts or who are
perpetrators of bullying, or who are possible
targets or victims, for the purpose of early
intervention. This activity shall be conducted with
utmost confidentiality and respect for all parties
concerned.

B.2. Intervention Programs

The institution shall have intervention programs
to promote the continuity of comprehensive anti-bullying
policies. Intervention refers to a series of activities which
are designed to address the following:
a. issues that influence the students to commit
bullying;
b. factors that make a student a target of
bullying; and
c. effects of bullying.
Interventions may include programs such as
counseling, life skills training, education, and other
activities that will enhance the psychological, emotional,
and psycho-social well-being of both the victim and the
bully. Such programs may:
a. involve activities that will address acts of
bullying;
b. emphasize formative and corrective
measures rather than punishment;
c. conform to principles of child protection
and positive and non-violent discipline;
d. help the victim, the bully, and the

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 bystanders understand the bullying
incident and its negative consequences;
and
e. provide opportunities to practice prosocial
behavior.

The institution shall develop intervention

strategies involving all parties, such as bullies, victims,
bystanders, parents, school personnel, service providers,
and all other persons who may be affected by the
bullying incident.

III. Mechanisms and Procedures in Handling of Bullying

Incidents
The institution adopts the duties and
responsibilities and the structural framework of its
operations, including the procedural guidelines in the
handling of the related cases as provided in the DepEd
Order No. 55 s.2013.

IV. Effectivity
The LCBA adopts this Child Protection Policy, as
a matter of institutional policy of the Basic Education
Department, under the provisions set forth in the Child
Protection Policy and Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, effective
this School Year 2018-2019.

Signed this 4th day of June, 2018, Calamba City,

Philippines.

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 THE COMMITTEE ON CHILD PROTECTION OF LCBA
BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

CRISANTA G. ATIENZA, LPT, EdD

Chairperson
Principal, Basic Education Department

MARK CHRISTOPHER D. MALALUAN, LPT, MAEd

Vice-Chairperson
Assistant Principal, Basic Education Department
Head, Office of the Student Affairs and Services

JOE ANDREW M. CATEMBUNG, RPm

Coordinator, Office of the Student Affairs
and Services

FRANCES RHOMELL E. TRINIDAD

OIC-JHS Prefect of Discipline

JED J. DE MESA, LPT

SHS Prefect of Discipline

BERNARD CHRISTOPHER A. CATAM, RPm, MSP, RPsy

MARITES G. GUANIZO, LPT, MAEd
RAMIL D. MESA, MAEd
PETER MARC G. ALBAIRA, CHRA
Guidance Associates

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 MARIA TERESA BUHAT
Representative- Community, Brgy. Women’s
and Child Protection Desk

DIGNA I. DEMECILLO
Parent Representative
(ELEMENTARY)

LIEZEL P. MALABANAN
Parent Representative
(JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

DR. RAMIR R. LARINO

Parent Representative
(SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

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 HANDBOOK REVISION COMMITTEE
S.Y. 2023-2026

ALFREDO G. PEREZ JR., MAEd

Academe Director

CRISANTA G. ATIENZA, LPT, EdD

Principal, Basic Education Department

MARK CHRISTOPHER D. MALALUAN, LPT, MAEd

Assistant Principal, Basic Education Department
Head, Office of the Student Affairs and Services

TERESITA ASUCENA T. MESA, LPT

Elementary Faculty Representative

ANALISA M. VIRAY, LPT

JHS Faculty Representative

BALDWIN LANCE E. REYES, LPT

SHS Faculty Representative

NOELEN C. FLORES, LPT

Primary Key Teacher

LEA VANESSA S. PACARDO, LPT

Intermediate Key Teacher

CAMILLE A. DALIT, LPT

Grade 7, Key Teacher

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CHARLOTTE C. MANANSALA, LPT, MAEd
Grade 8, Coordinator

REJIE J. VEGAS, LPT

Grade 9, Key Teacher

JOCHELLE A. MANGAMPO, LPT

Grade10, Key Teacher

JERVINE C. ALILING, LPT

OIC- STEM, Key Teacher

JULES RAYMOND L. EGUIA, LPT

OIC- ABM, Key Teacher

ROSELLE B. MENDOZA, LPT

OIC- HUMSS, Key Teacher

CHRISTY S. HUSEÑA, LPT, MAEd

TVL, Coordinator

JOE ANDREW M. CATEMBUNG, RPm

Coordinator, Office of the Student Affairs
and Services

FRANCES RHOMELL E. TRINIDAD

OIC-JHS Prefect of Discipline

JED J. DE MESA, LPT

SHS Prefect of Discipline

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 DIGNA I. DEMECILLO
Parent Representative
(ELEMENTARY)

LIEZEL P. MALABANAN
Parent Representative
(JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

DR. RAMIR R. LARINO

Parent Representative
(SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

BRENT DENVER T. MONTECILLO

Student Representative

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 LAGUNA INSTITUTE SONG

Oh, loyal sons and

daughters, too

Come, let us sing a song for Alma

Mater dear

Let's sing a song a

praise or two

To all the hearts and souls

that made

This dream
come true

Let us be gay, oh,

while we may

For all the while these songs and joys will

pass away
And memories will take their place in our
hearts
When time has changed so give your
heart something to look back at.
Let us sing and drink for dear Alma Mater's sake

And to the hearts we love that made us what we are,

Sing a praise, oh, sing.

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AGREEMENT

__________________________
Date

TO THE PRINCIPAL:

We, the parents/guardians of

________________________________________________________

have carefully read and understood the contents of the

Laguna College of Business and Arts Basic Education
Student Handbook.

We fully agree that we are bound by its contents.

_________________________________________________
Signature above Printed Name of Parent/Guardian

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