Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Division of South Cotabato
POLOMOLOK NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. Cannery Site, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Tel. & Fax no. (083) 500-9138 email add: polnhs_0907@yahoo.com

SCHOOL-BASED
CHILD-PROTECTION
POLICY

Tel & Fax: (083) 500 - 9138

Email: polnhs_0907@yahoo.com

EVA S. COSEP
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL III
 VII. Referral System

Guidance Prefect of Discipline

Complainant Counselor

School Head

Child Protection
Committee (CPC)

PNP (Women & NGOs & other Gov- Division

MSWDO Children’s Protec- ernment Agencies Office
tion Desk)

VIII. Reporting Mechanism

The school shall make consolidated reports on incidents
and cases that occurred in the school through “Annexes A & B
of DepEd Order No. 40 s. 2012” and submit the said reports to
the Division Office for monitoring purposes.
IX. Different Forms Used
Annex “A” of DepEd Order #40, s. 2012 (Report of Cases of
Abuses, Violence, Discrimination, Bullying or Peer Abuse &
other related offenses)
Annex “B” of DepEd Order #40, s. 2012 (Intake Sheet)

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 RULES & REGULATIONS & SANCTIONS
SANCTIONS
OFFENSES
First Second Third
22. Willful disregard of, Referral to the Guidance Referral to the Prefect Referral to the Office of
or refusal to comply Counselor of Discipline the Principal
with the school
rules and regula-
tions
23. Bringing or viewing Referral to the Guidance Parents Conference Referral to the Prefect of
porno-graphic mate- Counselor Discipline
rials in any form

24. Inflicting physical Parents Conference plus

injuries to fellow payment of medical bill
students and or any and medicine of victim
of the school au-
thorities

25. Inflicting injuries to Referral to the PNP

school (Women’s & Children’s
Authorities Protection Desk)

26. Tardiness Warning by the Class Parents Conference Referral to the Prefect of
Adviser Discipline

27. Unexcused Absences Warning by the Class Referral to Guidance Parents Conference
Adviser Counselor

28. Cutting Classes Warning by the Class Parents Conference Referral to the Prefect of
Adviser Discipline

29. Loitering around the Warning by the Class Parents Conference Referral to the Prefect of
campus, making Adviser Discipline
unnecessary noise
inside the classroom
& inside the campus

30. Littering (improper c/o SSG

throwing of papers,
wrappers, or any sort
of trash inside the
campus

31. No wearing of pre- Warning by the adviser Referral to Guidance Referral to the Prefect of
scribed school uni- Counselor Discipline
form

32. Not having the pre- Warning by the adviser Referral to the prefect Parents Conference
scribed haircut for of discipline
boys
 RULES & REGULATIONS & SANCTIONS
SANCTIONS
OFFENSES
First Second Third
11. Cheating during examina- Warning by the Referral to Referral to
tions adviser Guidance the Prefect
Counselor of
Discipline
12. Smoking inside the school Referral to the Parents Referral to
campus Guidance Counse- Conference the Prefect
lor of Discipline

13. Threatening/coercing fellow Parents Conference Referral to the Referral to

students or any school authority, Prefect of the Brgy.
inflicting injury to others and Discipline Council for
other bullying acts the
Protection
of Children

14. Drunkenness or taking in of Referral to the Parents Con- Referral to

Intoxicating drink inside the school Guidance ference the Prefect
campus Counselor of Discipline

15. Bringing of intoxicating Drinks Parents Conference Referral to the Referral to

inside the campus Prefect of the Office
Discipline of the
Principal

16. Stealing or any act of thievery Referral to the Parents Referral to

Guidance Conference the Prefect
Counselor of Discipline

17. Gambling in any form within the Referral to the Referral to the
school premises and parameter Guidance Prefect of
Counselor Discipline

18. Instigating, leading to troubles or Referral to the Referral to the

activities or connivance with Guidance Prefect of
outsiders that might be a threat Counselor Discipline
to the peace and order/security
of the school and its constituents

19. Verbal or physical assault on a Referral to the Parents Con- Referral to

person Guidance ference the Prefect
Counselor of Discipline

20. Habitual unexcused absenteeism Referral to the Parents Con- Referral to

Guidance ference the Prefect
Counselor of Discipline

21. Preparation or publication subversive Parents Conference Referral to the

manifestos, posters, placards, stream- Prefect of
ers or any form of graphic materials Discipline
inside the campus or within the
school premises
 RULES & REGULATIONS & SANCTIONS
SANCTIONS
OFFENSES
First Second Third
3. Drug addiction/use or pos- Parents Referral to the Referral to
session or dangerous and Conference Office of the the PNP
prohibited drugs Principal (Women’s &
Children’s
Protection
Desk) Table of Contents
4. Outright or habitual disre- Parents Referral to the Referral to
spect to school authorities Conference Prefect of the Office I DepEd Vision 1
Discipline of the
Principal Mission 1

Core Values 1
5. Dishonesty like forgery, falsifi- Referral to
cation, alteration, tampering the Office II Introduction 2
Referral to the of the
and or misuse of academic or Parents
Prefect of Principal III Scope and Limitation 3
school records and school Conference Discipline
documents of any kind
IV Definition of Terms 3

6. Involvement in any fight or Referral to the Parents Referral to DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES 6
rumble inside the class- Guidance Conference the
room or within the prem- Counselor Prefect of 1. Of School Head 6
ises of the school Discipline
2. Of School Personnel 7
7. Extortion (pangingilkil) Referral to the Parents Referral to
the Prefect 3. Of Students 8
Guidance Conference
Counselor of
Discipline V Signs of Abuses / Bullying Occuring in the School 8

VI Interventions / Policies /Code of Conduct 9

8. Immoral Conduct or indecency Referral to the Parents Referral to
utterance of vulgar and malicious Guidance Conference the Attendance / Tardiness / Cutting Classes 10
words and wearing of immodest Counselor Prefect of
dress, ex. Wearing of see- Discipline Uniform / School ID / Hair Cut 11
through dresses/clothes
DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS 12
9. Vandalism (ex. Writing on Referral to the Referral to
Guidance Coun- VII Referral System 16
toilets, walls, benches, li- the Prefect
selor and/or
brary books and maga- Parents Confer- of Discipline VIII Reporting Mechanism 16
zines, destroying library ence
materials or any school Plus repair or IX Different Used Forms 16
property replacement of
damaged
property
10. Recruitment and member- Referral to Referral to
ship of students to organi- Guidance the Prefect
zation not sanctioned by Counselor of Discipline
the school which will re-
sult to prohibited activi-
ties/practices
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CLEANLINESS
Page 1
A. Rooms must be cleaned before the time in the morning and after
classes in the afternoon. Every classroom is expected to have two (2)
trash cans, one for the biodegradable and one for the non-biodegradable
to maintain and practice proper waste disposal.
B. Students must observe proper cleanliness in the campus by not scattering
I. DepEd Vision/Mission/Core Values pieces of paper, fruit peelings and wrappers on the ground. Each class is
expected to clean the surroundings of their classroom and the area/s as-
signed to the class.
C. Students are expected to observe proper use of power and water. It is ex-
Vision pected then that each class must put off the lights, ceiling fans in their room
when not in use most importantly before going home in the afternoon.
We dream of Filipinos who passionately love During power interruptions, all switches and faucets must be put off for
their country and whose values and competen- obvious reasons. Classes found out violating, will be given warning then
cies enable them to realize their full potential and con- followed by the imposed correction.
tribute meaningfully to building the nation. STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES
A. Students are free to join any school organization/club which is
As a learner-centered public institution, the Depart- duly organized and recognized by the school in accordance with
ment of Education continuously improves itself to bet- the DepEd guidelines. Activities of the unrecognized organiza-
ter serve its stakeholders. tions/clubs are considered illegal.
B. All student’s activities and organizations must seek the approval of
Mission the school administration.
C. All students’ activities must conform with the regulations and poli-
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino cies of the Department of Education.
to quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic D. No student or organization is allowed to use the name of the
education where: school in whatever activity they are affiliated with.
* students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
safe, and motivating environment, The following disciplinary sanctions maybe imposed upon
* teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture erring students commensurate with the nature and gravity of the
every learner violation of school rules and regulations.
* administrators and staff, as stewards of the
institution, ensure an enabling and supportive
 Giving of Productive Work (15 min. clean-up to be given by
the Prefect of Discipline)
environment for effective learning to happen,
* family, community, and other stakeholders are  Parents Conference
actively engaged and share responsibility for  Referral
developing life-long learners.
Core Values RULES & REGULATIONS & SANCTIONS
OFFENSE
Maka-Diyos OFFENSES First Second Third
Maka-tao
Makakalikasan 1. Organization/membership Referral to Referral to
Makabansa in illegal gangs or fraterni- Parents the Office of
the Prefect
ties in school Conference the Principal
of Discipline
2. Carrying deadly or bladed Referral to Referral to
weapons inside the Parents the Office of
the Prefect
school campus Conference the Principal
of Discipline
 PROPER SCHOOL UNIFORM Page 11 SY 2014-2015-BASED CHILD-PROTECTION

All students are expected to wear complete and prescribe uniform II. Introduction
in school. In some cases during activities or special occasion, students may
wear casual attire or any formal attire. In accordance to DepEd Order no. 40, s. 2012, the school shall
ensure an effective child protection policy which will protect every student
Type “A” Uniform for boys: Type “A” Uniform for girls: from all forms of physical or mental violence, abuses, exploitations and other
White Polo Shirt White blouse with ma- conditions that can affect to their well-being and their learning environment.
Slacks Pants (Color Black) rine collar Hence, Polomolok National High School aims to:
Black Leather or tennis shoes with socks Checkered Green Skirt
a. commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the students;
Complete School I.D. (round pleats)
b. be watchful of signs and symptoms of all forms of Child Abuse as indi-
Black Leather or tennis cated in RA 7610 ;
shoes with socks c. respond immediately to abuse-related complaint/s against teachers/
Type “A” Uniforms are worn on Mondays, Complete School I.D. staff and against students ;
Wednesdays and Fridays
d. follow the standard procedure on handling any aforementioned com-
Type “B” Uniform for girls:
plaint;
Type “B” Uniform for boys: Plain White T-Shirt
e. keep confidentiality of the matters such as identity of the concerned
Plain White T-Shirt Checkered Green Skirt
individual/s, records of the actions taken and of the case itself;
Slacks Pants (Color Black) (round pleats)
f. preserve any evidences duly used during the procedure of investiga-
Black Leather or tennis shoes with socks Black Leather or tennis
tion and school level settlement;
Complete School I.D. shoes with socks
g. develop student’s self-esteem through wholesome legitimate school
Complete School I.D.
club activities;
h. give the students education commensurate to their abilities;
Type “B” Uniforms are worn on Tuesdays and Thursdays
i. support the religious activities initiated by the Guidance Office and
Complete uniform means wearing of the prescribed uniform for Values Education Club;
the day to include the I.D. and any color of school shoes during school days j. promote awareness on Anti-Bullying Act, Child–Protection Policy and
and black leather shoes during the parade or special occasion. The Rights of the Child and other legalities pertaining to the advocacy of
Scouting Uniform can be worn on Friday by students who have students’ welfare through the conduct of information drive such as
the said uniform. symposium, seminars, workshops and the like ;
k. ensure every student of a child-friendly, sound, safe, protective and con-
SCHOOL ID ducive for learning environment.
A student is expected to wear/use his/her I.D. before entering the l. provide a conducive school clinic with essential facilities useful not only
campus and while inside the campus, he/she is expected to do the same. A for the students but also for all school personnel;
student caught without an ID inside the campus will be dealt with accord- m. make First Aid Services available to all students, school personnel, par-
ingly by the school authorities. ents/ guardians/ custodians and visitors as need arises;
n. conduct, upon recommendation of the school clinic, urgent health-
If a student loses his/her ID for whatever reason, he/she should related actions or services;
secure an Affidavit of Loss from the duly constituted authority and after o. develop employees to uphold high moral standards;
paying the same, he/she will be issued another school ID card however, p. establish linkage/s with the parents / guardians / custodians
he/she will shoulder the lamination expenses. and other appropriate stakeholders or agencies;
PROPER HAIRCUT FOR BOYS q. encourage the internal and external stakeholders to adhere to
the Child Protection Policy in their monitoring and implemen-
A. The prescribed haircut for boys is 2 x 3 to be inspected every first
tation.
week of every month and to be imposed by the class adviser
and to be followed by all the subject teachers. The school, as a home of personal and community devel-
B. Boys who do not observe proper haircut will be dealt according- opment, is a child-friendly, ecologically concerned and values ori-
ly by the school authorities. ented public secondary school producing well rounded graduates.
C. Hair color is not allowed to both boys and girls.
D. Piercing is not allowed to all boys.
E. Tattoo is prohibited. Page 2
 III. Scope and Limitation
The School-Based Child Protection Policy of Polomolok
National High School will only be used within the school premises
and adhere to the different concerns of our students with regards
to disciplinary sanctions.
IV. Definition of Terms
A. Child Abuse –refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether
habitual or not, which include any of the following:
1. psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty, sexual abuse
and emotional maltreatment;
2. any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades or de
means the intrinsic worth and dignity of a child as a human
being;
3. Unreasonable deprivation of the child’s basic needs for survival,
such as food and shelter; or
4. Failure to immediately give medical treatment to an injured child
resulting in serious impairment of his or her growth and
development or in the child’s permanent incapacity or death
(Sec. 3 [b], RA 7610).
B. Discrimination against children – refers to any of exclusion, distinc-
tion, restriction or preference which is based on any ground
such as age, ethnicity, sex or sexual orientation and gender
identity, language, religion, political or other opinion,
national or social origin, property, birth, being infected or
affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), being pregnant, being
a child in conflict with law, being a child with disability or
other status or condition, and which has the purpose or
effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or
exercise by all persons, on an equal footing, of all rights and
freedoms.
C. Child Exploitation- refers to the use of children for someone else
advantage, gratification or profit often resulting in an unjust,
cruel and harmful treatment of the child. These activities
disrupt the child normal physical or mental health, education,
moral or social emotional development. It covers situations of
manipulation, misuse, abuse, victimization, oppression or
ill-treatment.
There are two (2) main forms of child exploitation that are
recognized:
Sexual exploitation – refers to the abuse of a position of vulnerability,
differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes. It includes, but is not
limited to forcing a child to participate in prostitution or the
production of pornographic materials, as a result of being
subjected to a threat, deception, coercion, abduction, force, abuse
of authority, debt bondage, fraud or through abuse of a victim’s
vulnerability. Page 3
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C. Students are encouraged to be law-abiding. Smoking and drinking of
intoxicating drinks will not do them good. They are discouraged from
affiliating with gangs. Gambling, drug, pushing and taking of illegal
drugs are not healthful to people hence, as students they must avoid
these, otherwise, they will undergo disciplinary measures. Students are
encouraged to speak English and Filipino inside the campus being the
medium of instruction to improve their communication skills.
D. Students are expected to show sportsmanship at all times.
E. Students must manifest industry, obedience and respect to authorities
and visitors of the school.
ATTENDANCE
A. Every student is required to attend the Flag Raising Ceremony and
Flag Retreat and other related activities and must observe prompt-
ness to the said activities. (except those with permission from the
office.)
B. Students’ excuse letters must be countersigned by their parents/
guardians to be presented and noted by the class adviser and to
be signed by the subject teachers.
C. Students who fail to present excuse letters duly signed by the par-
ents/guardians will not be admitted until such time that they pre-
sent the said letter and or accompanied by their parent/guardian.
TARDINESS
A. A student is considered late if he/she misses the Flag Raising Cere-
mony on Monday. If a student comes late, he/she is to abide with
the rules regarding tardiness.
Note: *Flag Raising Ceremony (every Monday, 7:00 AM)
* Start of the first period (7:30 AM)
B. Late students after accomplishing the task given to them should
secure a tardy slip from the Prefect of Discipline or from the au-
thorized personnel to be presented to the class adviser/classroom
teachers for admission.
CUTTING CLASSES
A. A student is considered cutting classes if he/she is inside the campus
misses one or more of his classes in between.
B. Students who need to leave the school during class hours for an
important transaction must write a letter of permission to be ap-
proved by the school principal or by his /her class adviser and
should be presented to the security guard before leaving the
school campus.
C. Students caught cutting classes will be required to bring their
parent/guardian to school to update them of the offense or mis-
conduct committed by them.
 VI. Interventions/ Policies/Code of Conduct
CONDUCT INSIDE THE CAMPUS
A. Students are expected to practice self-discipline. They are expected to be
on time in coming to school and in entering his/her classes. They should
refrain from all forms of cheating and should be respectful to their class-
mates, teachers, school authorities, visitors and parents.
B. Students are encouraged to behave at all times and to refrain from leav-
ing the classrooms unless granted permission by their teachers.
C. Students should recognize their teachers as persons in authority and as
their surrogate parents.
D. Students are discouraged from chewing gums inside their classroom
especially during class hours.
E. Students are expected to come back immediately to their classrooms
after taking their snacks or after buying from school canteen.
F. Students should observe silence, behave properly and should not loiter
around during class hours, so as to avoid destruction of classes.
G. All students must take care of the school properties like buildings, chairs,
books, tables, chalkboards. They should avoid writing anything on the
said properties.
H. Students are not allowed to bring skateboards, firecrackers, sharp bladed
instruments, deadly weapons, belts with heavy buckles inside the school
campus. Said things will be confiscated, furthermore, owners will be
dealt with by the school authorities.
I. Cellular phones, transistor radios, sports equipment, gadgets like ear
phone, head phone and other musical instruments brought to school
must be deposited with the security guard and can only be brought
inside the classroom during the period when are to be used with nota-
tion from the teacher concerned.
J. Bulletin boards are only used for official announcements and notices.
Students should not put/post or write anything on it without proper
permission from the principal’s office, prefect of discipline, or guidance
counselor.
CONDUCT OUTSIDE THE CAMPUS
A.. A student should value and exercise self-discipline. He is expected to
maintain the norms of conduct outside the school. He has the
responsibility to uphold the name and integrity of the school.
B. Students are expected not to use vulgar words scandalous actions.
C. Students are discouraged from participating in all forms of gambling
since it will destroy the name of the school and trample their dignity.
PERSONAL CONDUCT
A. During the flag raising ceremony, all students are expected to sing the
Philippine National Anthem with feeling, respect and appreciation ex
pected of a true Filipino Citizen.
B. Students must say polite words of greetings to their teachers and other
school authorities, classmates and visitors. They are also expected to
show appreciation by saying “thank you” or “goodbye” or “sorry” as the
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case maybe.
Economic exploitation – refers to the use of the child in
work or other activities for the benefit of others.
Economic exploitation involves a certain gain or
profit through the production, distribution and
consumption of goods and services. This
includes, but not limited to, illegal child labor, as
defined in RA 9231.
D. Violence against children committed in schools – refers to a
single act or a series of acts committed by school adminis-
trators, academic and non-academic personnel against a
child, which result in or is likely to result in physical,
sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or other abuses
including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion,
harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. It includes,
but is not limited to, the following acts;
1. Physical violence refers to acts that inflict bodily or
physical harm. It includes assigning children to
perform tasks which are hazardous to their
physical well – being.
2. Sexual violence refers to acts that are sexual in nature.
It includes, but is not limited to;
A. rape, sexual harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making
demeaning and sexually suggestive remarks, physically
attacking the sexual parts of the victim’s body;
B. forcing the child to watch obscene publication and inde-
cent shows or forcing the child to do indecent sexual
acts and/or to engage or be involved in, the creation or
distribution of such films, indecent publication or mate-
rials; and
C. acts causing or attempting to cause the child to engage
in any sexual activity by force, physical or other harm or
through inducements, gifts or favors.
3. Psychological violence refers to acts or omissions
causing or likely to cause mental or emotional
suffering of the child, such as but not limited to
intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to
property, public ridicule or humiliation,
deduction or threat from grade or merit as a form
of punishment, repeated verbal abuse.
4. Other acts of violence of a physical, sexual or psychologi-
cal nature that are prejudicial to the best interest of
the child.
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 i. Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as
E. Bullying or Peer Abuse – refers to willful aggressive behavior that is
substitute parents or guardians; and
directed, towards a particular victim who may be out-
numbered, younger, weak, with disability, less confident, j. School personnel shall also strictly comply with the school’s
or otherwise vulnerable. More particularly: child protection policy.
1. Bullying – is committed when a student commits an act or a series 3. Of Students:
of acts directed towards another student, or a series of a a. Comply with the school’s regulations, as long as they are in
single act directed toward several students in a school harmony with their best interest. Students shall refrain from:
setting or a place of learning, which results in physical or i. engaging in discrimination, or leading a group of
mental abuse, harassment, intimidation or humiliation. students to discriminate another, with reference to
Such acts may consist of anyone or more of the following: one’s physical appearance, weaknesses and status of
a. Treats to inflict a wrong upon the person, honor, or property of any sort;
the person or on his family. ii. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually pro-
b. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person in his or vocative;
her daily activities, with unwanted and obsessive atten- iii. Participating in behavior of other students that is
tion; illegal, unsafe or abusive;
c. Taking of property; iv. Marking or damaging school property, including
d. Public humiliation, or public and malicious imputation of a books, in any way;
crime or of a vice or defect, whether real or imaginary or
v. Engaging in fights or any aggressive behavior;
any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstance
vi. Introducing into the school premises or otherwise
tending to cause dishonor, discredit or expose a person
possessing prohibited articles, such as deadly
to contempt;
weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic and noxious substances,
e. Deliberate destruction or defacement or damage of a child’s
cigarette and pornographic material;
property;
f. Physical violence committed upon the student which may or vii. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or
may not result to harm or injury, with or without the aid injury to another
of weapon. Such violence may be in the form of maul- An allegation that any of these acts has been committed shall not be
ing, heating, punching, kicking, throwing things at the used to curtail the child’s basic rights, or interpreted to defeat the
student, pinching, spanking, or other similar acts; objectives of this Department Order.
g. Demanding or requiring monetary favors, or exacting money b. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of
or property, from a pupil or student; development, maturity, and demonstrated capabilities, with a
h. Restraining the liberty and freedom of a student. proper regard for the rights and welfare of other persons;
2. Cyber-Bullying – is any conduct defined in the preceding para- c. Respect another person’s rights regardless of opinion, status,
graph, as resulting in harassment, intimidation, or humili- gender, ethnicity, religion as well as everyone’s moral and
ation, through electronic means or other technology, physical integrity; and
such as , but not limited to texting, e-mail, instant mes- d. Observe the code of conduct for students.
saging, chatting, internet, social networking websites or V. Signs of Abuses/Bullying Occurring in the school
other platforms or formats.
F. “Other acts of abuse by a student or learner”- refers to other serious acts of Physical Signs Emotional signs Sexual signs
abuse committed by a student,student or learner upon anoth- Swelling Eating disorders Unwanted pregnancy
er student, student or learner of the same school, not falling Bruises Sleep disorder Abortion
under the definition of “bullying” in the preceding provisions, Wounds/soars Depression Sexually transmitted
including but not limited to acts of a physical, sexual or psycho- Burns Substance abuse infections/HIV/AIDS
logical nature. Fractures (alcohol,drug, Pelvic pain
G. “Corporal punishment – refers to a kind of punishment or penalty impose for an cigarette)
Loss of weight
allege or actual offense, which is carried out or inflicted, for the
purpose of discipline, training or control, by a teacher, school Characteristics common to abusive persons
administrator, an adult, or any other child who has been given Low self-esteem Stressed
or has assumed authority or responsibility for punishment or Angry, hostile Prone to substance abuse
discipline, it includes physical, humiliating or degrading punish- Lack of impulse control Ambivalence toward his responsibility
Page 5 ment, including, but not limited: Inappropriate expectation from the student

Page 7 h. Maintain a record of all proceedings related to bullying or
per abuse and submit after each school year to the Division
Office the report and a copy of the intake form (Annexes “A”
& “B”, respectively);
i. Conduct the appropriate training and capability-building
activities on Child Protection measures and protocols;
j. Ensure that the school adopts a student Code of Conduct
to be followed by every student, student or learner while on
school grounds, or when traveling to and from school, or dur
ing a school-sponsored activity, and during lunch period
k. whether on or off campus;
l. Adopt such conflict resolution mechanisms that respect
the rights of indigenous peoples, provided that they conform
to this Department Order and they uphold the rights of the
child;
m. Coordinate with the appropriate offices and other agency
or instrumentality for appropriate assistance and intervention,
as maybe required in the performance of its functions;
n. Coordinate with the Municipal Social Welfare or, the
appropriate government agencies or non-governmental
organizations on a Child Protection Hotline for reporting
abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and
other similar acts and for counseling;
o. Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation,
discrimination, bullying and other similar acts are addressed in
accordance with the provisions of this Department Order.
2. Of School Personnel:
a. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child
while under their supervision, instruction and custody. Authority and
responsibility shall apply to all authorized activities whether inside or
outside the premises of the school, entity or institution.
b. Keep them in their company and support, educate and instruct
them by right precept and good example;
c. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship
and understanding;
d. Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their physical and mental
health at all times;
e. Furnish them with good and wholesome educational materials,
supervise their activities, recreation and association with others, protect
them from bad company and prevent them from acquiring habits
detrimental to their health, studies and morals.
f. Represent them in all matters affecting their interests;
g. Inculcate the value of respect and obedience
h. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as maybe required under
the circumstances; provided, that no case shall corporal punishment
be inflicted upon them.
1. Blows such as, but not limited to, beating, kicking, hitting,
slapping, or lashing, of any part of child’s body, with or
without the use of an instrument such as, but not limited to
a cane, broom, stick, whip or belt;
2. Striking of a child’s face or head, such being declared as a “no con
tact zone”.
3. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or piercing skin,
dragging, pushing or throwing of a child;
4. Forcing a child to perform physical painful or damaging acts such
as, but not limited to, holding a weight or weights for an
extended period and kneeling on stones, salt, pebbles or
other objects;
5. Deprivation of a child’s physical needs as a form of punishment;
6. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke, sunlight, rain, pep
per, alcohol, or forcing the child to swallow substances,
dangerous chemicals, and other materials that can cause
discomfort or threaten the child’s health, safety and sense
of security such as, but not limited to bleach or insecticides,
excrement or urine;
7. Tying up a child;
8. Confinement, imprisonment or depriving the liberty of a child;
9. Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or threat of bodily
harm, swearing or cursing, ridiculing or denigrating the
child;
10. Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or disrobe, or to put on
anything that will make a child look or feel foolish, which
belittles or humiliates the child in front of others;
11. Permanent confiscation of personal property of students, except
when such pieces of property pose a danger to the child or
others; and
Duties and Responsibilities (as stipulated in DepEd Order No. 40 s.
2012)
I. Of School Head:
a. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies
and procedures, and monitor compliance thereof;
b. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy;
c. Ensure that all students or learners, school personnel,
parents, guardians or custodians and visitors and guest are
made aware of child protection policy;
d. Organize and convene the Child Protection Committee for
the school;
e. Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of
the Child Protection Committee and Guidance Counselors/
Teachers;
f. Conduct disciplinary proceedings in cases of offenses com
mitted by students or learners;
g. Ensure that the participatory and other rights of children
respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting
their welfare;
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