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CHAPTER I

Background of the study

education is considered as a first step for every human activity. Education is

a primary human right that every child is entitled to it. It is imperative to our progress

as individuals and as societies; It helps pave the way to booming and creative future.

When we guarantee the accessibility to a right-based, quality education that is

rooted in gender equality, recreate a ripple effect of opportunity that impacts

generations to come.

Education can become a shared experience in context of a learning

community resulting in significant public benefits. It plays a vital role in the

development of human capital and is linked with an individual’s well- being and

opportunities for better living. It ensures acquisition of knowledge and skills that

enable individuals to increase their productivity and improve their quality of life.

The students’ performance varies anytime and educators, trainers and

researchers have long been interested in exploring variables contributing

effectively for quality of performance of learners. This variables are inside school

that affects students’ quality of academic achievement. This factors may be termed

of student factors, school factors, and peer factors

Factors Affecting Students’ Quality of Academic Performance: A Case of Senior

High School Level. Students’ performance remains at top priority for educators. It is

meant for making a difference locally, regionally, nationally and globally. Educators,
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trainers, and researchers have long been interested in exploring variables contributing

effectively for quality of performance of learners. These variables are inside school that

affect students’ quality of academic achievement. Besides other factors, socio-economic

status is one of the most researched and debated factor among educational professionals

that contribute towards the academic performance of students. The most prevalent

argument is that the socioeconomic status of learners affects the quality of their academic

performance.

A positive school environment is defined as a school having appropriate facilities,

well-managed classrooms, available school-based health supports, and a clear, fair

disciplinary policy. There are many hallmarks of the academic, disciplinary, and physical

environments of schools with a positive climate. The physical environment of Universidad

de Zamboanga senior highschool speaks to the contribution that safe, clean, and

comfortable surroundings make to a positive school climate in which students can learn.

Environments that enhance student learning require attention to the physical health and

safety needs of the entire school community. Research demonstrates that academic

achievement improves in schools where students are physically healthy and feel physically

safe. Ultimately, a healthy school community is the foundation for a comprehensive high-

quality education.

School discipline addresses schoolwide, classroom, and individual student needs

through broad prevention, targeted intervention, and development of self-discipline.

Approaches to school discipline range from positive (e.g., schoolwide school climate

improvements, use of restorative practices) to punitive (e.g., suspension, expulsion,

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corporal punishment). How school discipline is handled has a great impact on the learning

environments of schools.

A report published at the New York times proved that education in the Philippines

depleting. The educational system in the Philippines is often criticized because of the

politics of globalization. The educational system in the country is based on a globalized

economy where nearly ten per cent of the overall population studies to work beyond the

shores of the native land (meinardus as cited by Victorino, 2011)

Hence, schools have a statutory obligation to make the school a healthy

environment to their students. This includes giving advice to students not only to the

students but also to the facilitators to improve healthy environment. Schools need to have

strong commitments to their students to facilitate their cleanliness, healthy environment,

physical health and mental health.

The pioneering Senior High School in Universidad De Zambonga , has been

experiencing challenges in relation to students’ school healthy environment. There are

several factors that affected their academic achievement. This leads to lack of interest in

doing their best in class as manifested in the students’ midterm grades of the different

subjects that they are taking this semester. Going to school late, making absences and

doing mischievous actions that call the attention of the Guidance Counsellor and School

Disciplinarian. The teachers have observed that most of the students have little interest in

doing the performance tasks and written works that teachers have a difficult time motivating

them despite the teaching strategies that teachers are utilizing.

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This present scenario at Universidad de Zamboanga Senior High School has

inspired the researchers to conduct this research in order to determine the school

environment of the students at the said university. In addition, some students who are

enrolled at present, lack of interest in attending their classes for the reasons that the school

environment has a big impact to the students. According to the testimony of some students,

the school environment has big role to achieve their dreams.It is for these reasons that the

researcher embarks this study to determine the school environment of Senior High School

students at Universidad de Zamboanga.

Theoretical Framework

This study is anchored on the Spady’s Sociological Theory. Spady was one of the

first researcher to propose a widely recognized theory on student retention in 1970 (Spady

1970, 77). The basic assumption of this theory is that student dropout is best explain by

the process involving an interaction between the individual student and the university

environment. In this interaction, the student’s attributes such as attitudes, skills and interest

are exposed to in influences, expectation and demands of the university.

The result of this interaction will determine whether the student will be assimilated

in the academic and social system of the university and subsequently whether the student

will be retained in the university. Linked to this process are variables that promote the

academic and social integration of students in higher education. These variables are family

background, academic potential, normative congruence, grade performance, intellectual

development and peer support. All these variables are further linked to two other variables
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namely satisfaction with the university environment and institutional commitment (Spady

1970, 77).

The current theory related to environmental factors that influence literacy learning

and instruction is constructivist epistemology (Hannafin& Land, 1997). According to

Hannafin and Land (1997), this theory emphasizes similarities and differences among

learning environments and their effect on student-centered learning. Jonassen (1991)

suggests that learning environments are “supported to reflect constructivist epistemology”

because they are “designed to support individual efforts to negotiate meaning while

engaging in authentic activities” (p.2). Hannafin and Land (1997) also note that the impact

of the constructivist epistemology theory on student learning is that instruction, in an

environment designed to be student-centered, provides for “unique learning interests and

needs” (p. 2).

Environmental Factors p. 5 Rationale The justification behind this inquiry question

is found in research. Wolfersberger, Reutzel, Sudweeks, and Fawson (2004) have found

that “a significant number of studies focused on the presence [in a learning environment]

of literacy materials including types, variety, and display which shows that access,

arrangement, interaction, etc. have behavioral consequences for young children who are

becoming literate” (p. 212). Through a research study (Loughlin&Ivener, 1987) that

suggests spatial organization, print, materials, and tools for literacy affect the extent to

which children respond and contribute to literacy learning, various factors of a learning

environment do appear to have an effect on literacy learning and instruction. According to

the IRA (2010), teacher understanding of environmental factors that influence literacy

learning and instruction contributes to “visible” and “invisible” support of learners.

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The visible factors that influence literacy learning and instruction are suggested by

Wolfersberger, Reutzel, Sudweeks, and Fawson (2004) to be literacy materials and types.

One newly emerging invisible that influences literacy learning and instruction is school

safety. President Obama suggests, “we need to make our schools safer, not only by

enhancing their physical security and making sure they are prepared to respond to

emergencies like a mass shooting, but also by crewating safer and more nurturing school

climates that help prevent school violence” (Strauss, 2013, p. 1). The purpose of this study

is to synthesize research on specific environmental factors that influence literacy learning

and instruction.

The students’ performance varies anytime and educators, trainers and

researchers have long been interested in exploring variables contributing effectively

for quality of performance of learners. This variables are inside school that affects

students’ quality of academic achievement. This factors may be termed as a student

factors, school factors, and peer factors. A positive school environment is defined as a

school having appropriate facilities, well-managed classrooms, available school-based

health supports, and a clear, fair

disciplinary policy.

The quality

Factors Affecting Students’ Quality of Academic Performance: A Case of Senior High

School Level. Students’ performance remains at top priority for educators. It is meant for

making a difference locally, regionally, nationally and globally. Besides other factors, socio-

economic status is one of the most researched and debated factor among educational

professionals that contribute towards the academic performance of students. The most

prevalent argument is that the socioeconomic status of learners affects the quality of their
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academic performance. Research demonstrates that academic achievement improves in

schools where students are physically healthy and feel physically safe. Ultimately, a

healthy school community is the foundation for a comprehensive high-quality education.

On the other hand we have theories that explains the difference between this two,

in the study published by spady the sociological theory, the study about the retention of the

students 1970 (Spady 1970, 77). This theory explains that the students dropout is best

explain by the process involving an interaction between individual student and university

environment. In this interaction, the student’s attributes such as attitudes, skills and interest

are exposed to in influences, expectation and demands of the university. As a result of this

two interaction it will determine whether the student will be assimilated in the academic and

social system of the university and subsequent whether the student will be retained in the

university. This current theory is related to environmental factors that influence literacy

learning. This theory emphasizes similarities and differences among learning environments

and their effect on student- centered learning.

Conceptual Framework

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

School Learners/ Students

Environment
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Figure 1. The Conceptual Framework of the study

The figure above shows the impact of school environment to the students/ learners,

this figures shows the connection of two things. It probably answers the questions that what

are the environmental factors affecting the academic performances of the learners.

Statement of the Problem

This study determined the School Environment and Its effect to the Learning Interest

of the Learner. Specifically it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the extent of school environment in terms of;

1.1 sanitation

1.2 ventilation

1.3 facilities

1.4 teachers

1.5 administration

2.What is the effect of school environment to the learners in terms of;

2.1 academic

2.2 attitude

2.3 health?

3. Is there a significant difference in the extent of school environment when the

respondents are grouped according to private and public schools?

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4. Is there a significant relationship between the extent of school environment and

its effect to the learners?

Hypothesis:

This study is guided by the following null hypothesis.

1. There is no significant difference in the extent of school the school environment when

the respondents are group according to their profile.

2. There is significant relationship between the extent of school environment and its

effect.

Significance of the study

The findings of the study will be beneficial to the following:

For the school principal

The result of the study will serve as a baseline data of the school principal on the

school environment and its effect to the learners. This can give her/him insights on the

consequences of school environment.

For the teachers

The findings of the study will provide the senior high school teachers of what will do to be

productive in learning. They can help the students to be more discipline about the healthy

school environment.

School
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The findings will benefit the school for improvement of healthy environment.

For the students

The findings of this study will benefit all the senior high school students as

the direct recipients of outputs in regarding to their health and to their learning interest. This

study will give them insights on their school environment, hence they will restrict

themselves in doing bad habit that may affect their school environment, this will help them

respect and to be more responsible about their school environment.

For canteen vendors

The result of the study will benefit the canteen vendors to be aware in keeping

the canteen clean and proper hygiene in terms of their attire. This study will help them to

be aware that the food must be healthy, it should be free from bacteria and diseases.

For the janitress/janitors of the school

The result of the study will benefit the janitress/janitor to be aware in keeping

the school and comfort room clean. This study will give them insights to be more aware of

cleaning the comfort room.

For future researchers

The findings of the study could provide additional concepts, principles and

theories to the researchers who wish to conduct a follow-up study about the school

environment and its effect to the learners by using other concept and variables.
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Scope and Delimitation of the study

This study was delimited to the school environmental at Universidad de Zamboanga

that affects the learners.

Definition of Terms

The following terms are defined operationally according to the context of the study.

Environmental Factors. In this study, This term refer to the factor that might affect to the

learning interest of the learners

School. In this study, This term refers to the situation of the school of the school if it is

really matter to the learners.

Administrator. In this study, This Term refers to the school administrators on how they

manage the school sanitation.

Facilitator. In this study, This term refers to the facilitator to manage and maintain the

cleanliness of the school facilities.

Sanitation. In this study, This term refers to the sanitation of the school campus.

Janitress. In this study, This term refer to the janitress who maintained the cleanliness of

the school.

Student. In this study, This term refers to the students perception on the school

environment.
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CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the reviews which are related to the study taken from books,

journal and internet sources. There are two topics that will dicussed in this review: (1) Local
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and (2) International. These topics were chosen to substantiate/strength the result and

findings of the study.

Related Literatures

Ultimately, teaching is about engaging and guiding students to learning. The nature

of the students in a classroom is, hence, a major preoccupation on the part of the teacher.

Seen another way, the nature of students population is a major mediating variable in any

connections between policy and teaching ( Biddle, 2011).

In the Philippine setting, the 1987 Constitution mandates the right to quality basic

education. Section 2, Article XIV of the Charter contains the ten fundamental aims of

education in the Philippines (Constitution 1987) it state that :

“The State shall”

1. Establish, maintain, support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of

education relevant to the needs of the people and society;

2. Establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary anfd

3. high school levels. Without limiting the nature rights of parents to rear their children,

elementary education is compulsory for all children of school age:

4. Establish and maintain a system of scholarship grants, students loan programs,

subsides, and other incentives which shall be available to deserving students in both

public and private schools, especially to the under-privileged;

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5. Encourage non-formal, informal, and indigenous learning systems, as well as self-

learning, independent, and out-of-school study program, particularly those that

respond to community needs; and

6. Provide adult citizens, the disabled and out-school youth with training in civics,

vocational efficiency, and other skills” ( Constitution of the Philippines, 1987)

Furthermore, Section 3 of the said article in the Constitution has laid down the

general purpose and goals of educational in the Philippines. It state that the

educational sector( along with other government agencies ) has the task of

contributing to the achievement of national development goals espoused in the

country’s development plan.

But in spite of a constitutional mandate, the budget allocation on education is

far lower than required in the Philippines. The impact of economic crisis and the

pressures of increasing population are forcing parents to send their children toover

crowded and ill-equipped public educational institutions (mydans as cited by

victorina 2011)

Based on the study conducted by Joyce Macaraeg, 2012 a person behaviour

in sanitation and personal habits can have significant effect on the safety of food

products. Food handlers should be trained to ensure appropriate behaviour. The

cleanliness and personal hygiene of food of workers are extremely important.

Therefore, good personal hygiene is essential for those who handle foods. A

desirable behaviour includes when and how to wash hands properly. Maintaining

good personal habits such as bathing, restraining hair keeping finger nails short and

clean, washing hands after using toilet etc. and maintaining good health and

reporting when sick to avoid spreading possible infections

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Furthermore, base on the study conducted by Grimaldo, 2012, food shall be

protected from cross-contamination by separating from raw foods from ready-to-eat

foods during storage, preparation, holding and display. Equipment and utensils

including knives, cutting board, and food storage containers must be thoroughly

cleaned and sanitized after being used for raw animal foods and before being used

for ready-to-eat food. In addition she suggested that organizations should establish

personal hygiene ru les that are clearly defined and uniformly and rigidly and

enforced. This regulation should be documented, posted and clearly spelled out in

booklets. Policy should address personal cleanliness, working attire, acceptable

food handling practices, and the use of tobacco and other prohibited practices.

Related studies

The family also perforce the functions of biological maintenance. The human

infant is born helpless and the parents till the roles of protector provider and

guardian. They look after the infants physical and material needs giving it

sustenance, nourishment and protection. From the family, the infant and, later the

child, draws security, affection and guidance and learns tenderness, sympathy,

understanding, and generalized love. The child is affected either directly or indirectly

by the kind of home into which he is born and reared. An individual acquires the

habits of thought, speech action that are characteristics of other members of the

family in their relationship with him. Parental attitude toward the child is important.

Rejection or over protection of the child by their parents interferes with their

satisfaction of his need either for emotional security or for wholesome

independence. A child, who show evidence of having problem a school, usually has
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problem at home. The insecurities and frustration that originate in the home carry

over info school and sometimes assume such proportions that they block all

academic progress. A child who is worried and unhappy has not zest for learning

(Victorino, 2011)

White (2011), state that the influence of an ill-regulated family is disastrous

to all society. It accumulates in a tide of evil that affects families, communities and

governments. No member of the family students’ problems, for this is an avenue by

which the teacher can understand the students better. Obviously, such an

understanding will facilities the teaching-learning process (Victorino, 2011)

In a study made by Biancia (2003), found out that the academic performance

of students is significant influenced by the following factors: teaching competence,

attitude of teacher work and students, library facility, educational attainment of

parents, parents’ attitude towards studies of their children and attitudes of towards

their studies.

In addition, the condition of school facilities has a measurable effect over and

above socioeconomic conditions on student achievement and teacher experience/

turnover. Most significantly, for every 10% deduction in the percent of portable

facility/student, test scores increase by 11 points and for every 10% increase If in

the differed maintenance, average test scores decrease by 0.61 points. Likewise, it

has also been observed that there is a significant relationship between building

condition and test scores. Additionally, at least 75% of principals indicated that the

adequacy of the school facility impacted teachers attitudes, teacher recruitment and
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retention, student behaviour, and parent and community attitudes and support

(stevensons, 2001; sheets, 2009)

Nevertheless, extra curricular activites have shown significant effect on the

performance of students. Wang and Shiveley (2009) reported that students

achieved much higher rates of retention and graduation, maintain better GPAs, and

had higher good standing rates when they engaged in any of activities within the

scope of the study, which included serving as a board member of ASI, their

occupation in relation to their children’s academic performance at school. It was

found that girls perform better than the male students.

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CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methods and procedures utilized in conducting this study.

This presents a brief description about design, the sampling procedure and instrument to

be used.

Research Design

This study is a quantitative type of research employing survey method. It is

quantitative because this is believed or considered as the most appropriate in order to fully

identify the School Environment and its effect to the learners.

Descriptive research does not fit neatly into the definition of either quantitative or

qualitative research methodologies, but instead it can utilize elements of both, often within

the same study. The term descriptive research refers to the type of research question,

design, and data analysis that will be applied to a given topic. Descriptive statistics tell what

is, while inferential statistics try to determine cause and effect.

Research Locale

This study was conducted in ten secondary private and public schools offering

Senior High School in Zamboanga City namely Southcom National High School (SHS),
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Sinunuc National High School, Southern City Colleges, Universal College (UC) and Claret

High School.

Population and Sampling

The target population of the study were Senior High School Students of the five

schools mentioned above based on the data of school year 2018-2019.

Table 1. Population by cluster

Cluster Schools Population

1 Southcom National High 10
School (SHS)

2 Sinunuc National High 10

School
3 Southern City Colleges 10
4 Universal College (UC) 10
5 Claret High School 10
TOTAL: 50

As shown in table 1, the total population of the respondents is fifty (50). To determine

the respondents, the researchers used the random sampling technique in one school per

cluster. The choice of school is based from the 3km radius from Baliwasan Senior High

School.

Data Gathering Tools

The researchers crafted and formulated 40 statements to determine the perceptions

of the Senior High school students in selected schools of Zamboanga City. The research
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instrument for this study is a questionnaire survey on perception of the students. The

survey-questionnaire consists of three parts. Part I solicits the respondents’ personal

information like gender, ethnicity, age, track and school. Part II, consists of a 25 (1-25) –

the extent of school environment in terms of sanitation, attitude, ventilation, facilities,

teachers, and administration. Part III consists of a 15 (26-40) school environment and its

effect to the learners academic performances, attitudes, and healtyh. Each construct has

five choices such as strongly agree, moderately agree, agree, disagree and strongly

disagree. In addition, the respondents are asked to place a check in the appropriate space

after each statement, and then scoring directions at the bottom of the page will be used to

determine their learning style

The researchers were able to construct survey questionnaires which was divided

into 3. The Profile, effect of school environment to the students academic performances,

attitudes, and health.

Validity and Reliability of the Research Instrument

It is based on factor analysis and is the comprehensive approach to how students

prefer to function, learn, concentrate and perform during educational activities. Although

standardized instrument, this was validated by 3 experts to suit to the context of the study.

For the reliability of the research instrument, the researcher administered the questionnaire

to non-respondents. The results of which was computed using the stratified random

sampling.

Ethical Consideration
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In compliance to Research Ethics Protocol, the researcher has obtained informed

consent from the survey respondents specifying their awareness to the purpose of the

study, their agreement to participate as survey respondents, their agreement to record the

interview proceedings, their freedom to disclose or not to disclose information, their

freedom to stop their participation anytime if they do not feel comfortable, their right to be

informed of the results of the study, the benefits they will get if there will be any as a result

of the study, and their right to confidentiality of information and anonymity of their identity.

In the course of the survey, no pictures showing their faces were taken nor does identifying

feature of their houses and location.

Data Gathering Procedures

The researchers sought permission from the principals of the ten private and public

schools where the study will be conducted allowing them to survey senior high school

students in a classroom. The instruments were then collected by the researchers and were

tallied, tabulated and interpreted using statistical tools.

Statistical Tools

To facilitate analysis of data, the following statistical measures were used.

Frequency Count was used to determine the responses of the respondents of

selected senior high schools

Mean and standard deviation were employed to determine the academic

performance of the respondents.

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Multiple Regression Analysis was utilized to determine the School Environment

and its effect to the learners.

CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter deals with the presentation of results and discussion of the data

gathered based on the research problem and hypotheses posited for this study. The

presentation of data is in order, arranged according to the statements of problem.

Problem 1. What is the extent of school environment in terms of sanitation, ventilation,

facilities, teachers and administration?

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Table 1

The extent of school environment in terms of sanitation.

Questions Mean Verbal

Description

Sanitation
1. Our school has biodegradable and non- 3.72 High extent
biodegradable trash bins
2. The air condition sufficient for the whole Moderate extent
class. 2.98
3. The janitress/ janitor maintain the cleanliness Very high extent
of the comfort room. 4.02
4. The school has enough cleaning materials in High extent
comfort room for proper hygiene. 3.62
5. The canteen vendors always wear their High extent
proper outfit while serving. 3.72
6. The food in the school canteen are clean and High extent
safe to eat. 3.86
TOTAL MEAN: 3.7 High extent
Legend:
1.0 to 1.7 Very Low Extent 3.2 to 4.1 High Extent
1.8 to 2.1 Low Extent 4.2 to 5.0 Very High Extent
2.2 to 3.1 Moderate Extent

Table 1 shows the extent of school environment in terms of sanitation which has an

overall mean of 3.7 which is under the high extent bracket. This means that the students in

said selected schools of Zamboanga City moderately agree that they have proper trash

bins, the air condition is sufficient, the janitor/janitress maintaining the cleanliness in CR,

they has enough cleaning materials in comfort rooms, their canteen vendors wearing their

proper uniform while serving and the food in canteen are safe and clean to eat.

This study is supported by Grimaldo (2012), who emphasized that food shall be

protected from cross-contamination by separating from raw foods from ready-to-eat foods

during storage, preparation, holding and display. Equipment and utensils including knives,

cutting board, and food storage containers must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after
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being used for raw animal foods and before being used for ready-to-eat food. Furthermore,

on the study conducted by Macaraeg (2012), a person behaviour in sanitation and personal

habits can have significant effect on the safety of food products

Table 2
The extent of school environment in terms of ventilation

Ventilation
1. The rooms have enough electric fans. 3.86 High extent
2. Fans are all in good condition. 3.72 High extent
3. The air is fresh and free from pollution. 3.66 High extent
4.The rooms have windows which allows the in Very high extent
and out flow air 4.32
Total mean: 3.89 High extent

Legend:
1.0 to 1.7 Very Low Extent 3.2 to 4.1 High Extent
1.8 to 2.1 Low Extent 4.2 to 5.0 Very High Extent
2.2 to 3.1 Moderate Extent

Table 2 shows the extent of school environment in terms of ventilation which has an

overall mean of 3.89 which is under the high extent bracket. This means that the students

in said selected schools of Zamboanga City are moderately agree that their schools have

enough ventilation and are all in good condition, it is free from pollution.

This study is supported by Foldbjerg (2016), who stated that A good learning

environment is essential for a successful later academic achievement and for the

innovation power of a society. A sufficient indoor air quality and an adequate amount of

daylight support the learning progress; on the other hand insufficient physical conditions

promote distraction and absence.

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Table 3

The extent of school environment in terms of facilities.

Facilities

1. The school has complete facilities for the High extent

students 4
2. The school has enough facilities for their High extent
students. 3.94
3. The school provides proper facilities for their High extent
students. 4
4. Our school has enough and proper facilities. High extent
3.84
5.The teachers influences student to clean the High extent
school facilities 4
Total mean: 3.95 High extent

Legend:
1.0 to 1.7 Very Low Extent 3.2 to 4.1 High Extent
1.8 to 2.1 Low Extent 4.2 to 5.0 Very High Extent
2.2 to 3.1 Moderate Extent

Table 3 shows the extent of school environment in terms of facilities which has an

overall mean of 3.956 which is under the high extent bracket. This means that the students

in said selected schools of Zamboanga city is moderately agree that their schools provides

complete, enough and proper facilities for all the learners/ students.

This study is supported by stevensons (2001) sheets (2009) who emphasized that

the condition of school facilities has a measurable effect over and above socio economic

conditions on student achievement and teacher experience/ turnover. Most significantly,

for every 10% deduction in the percent of portable facility/student, test scores increase by

11 points and for every 10% increase If in the differed maintenance, average test scores
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decrease by 0.61 points. Likewise, it has also been observed that there is a significant

relationship between building condition and test scores.

Table 4
The extent of school environment in terms of teachers

Teachers
1. Teachers do their responsibility to teach 4.46 Very high extent
the students
2. Teachers are competent to do their 4.34 Very High extent
responsibilities.
3. Teachers help students to do their task 4.24 Very High extent
4. Teachers are strictly monitoring their 4.2 Very High extent
students.
5. The teacher guide the students in proper 4.1 High extent
cleaning of the classroom.
Total mean: 4.232 Very high extent

Legend:
1.0 to 1.7 Very Low Extent 3.2 to 4.1 High Extent
1.8 to 2.1 Low Extent 4.2 to 5.0 Very High Extent
2.2 to 3.1 Moderate Extent

Table 4 shows the extent of school environment in terms of teachers which has an

overall mean of 4.232 which is under the very high extent bracket. This means that the

students in said selected schools of Zamboanga city strongly agree that their teachers are

100% doing their responsibilities as a teacher, they are monitoring their students and they

are helping the students in proper cleaning their classrooms.

This study is supported by Deer (2010), who found out that work environment is also

labelled by researchers as work environment of the teachers will affect their performance

in the class. Although they are capable of teaching however, due to climate change and
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environment the teachers tendency will be stressed in facing the challenges of the

classrooms.

Table 5
The extent of school environment in terms of Administration.

Administration
1. The school administration maintains the
cleanliness of the school based on the standard
provided by DepEd 4.1 High extent
2. The school administration keeps the school
clean. 4 High extent
3. The school administrator implements
programs to maintain healthy environment. 3.92 High extent
4. The school administrator value the condition
of school environment. 3.86 High extent
5.The school administrator is guiding the
teacher in proper cleaning of school environment. 4 High extent

Total mean: 3.976 High extent

Legend: 2.2 to 3.1 Moderate Extent

1.0 to 1.7 Very Low Extent 3.2 to 4.1 High Extent
1.8 to 2.1 Low Extent 4.2 to 5.0 Very High Extent

Table 5 shows the extent of school environment in terms of Administration which

has an overall mean of 3.976 which is under the high extent bracket. This means that the

students in said selected schools of Zamboanga city moderately agree that the school

administration maintaining their school clean as provided by DepEd, and they are guiding

the teachers in proper cleaning of school.

This study is supported by Dr. Amadi (2008), who estated that educational

Administration is the process of bringing men and materials together for effective and

functional teaching and learning in the school. The focus of educational administration is

the enhancement of teaching and learning. We can define educational administration as a

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process through which the school administrators arrange and co-ordinate the resources

available to education, for the purpose of achieving the goals of the educational system

Problem 2. What is the effect of school environment to the learners in terms of academic,

attitude and health.

Table 6
Summary Table
Extent of school Mean Verbal description
environment
Sanitation 3.7 High extent
Ventilation 3.89 High extent
Facilities 3.95 High extent
Teachers 4.232 Very high extent
Administration
3.976 High extent
Overall mean 3.95 High extent

Legend:
1.0 to 1.7 Very Low Extent 2.2 to 3.1 Moderate Extent
1.8 to 2.1 Low Extent 3.2 to 4.1 High Extent
4.2 to 5.0 Very High Extent

Table 6 shows the summary of the extent of school environment in terms of

sanitation, ventilation, facilities, teachers and administration which has an overall mean of

(3.95) under the high extent bracket. This means that the students from private and public

schools is moderately agree that their school has a proper sanitation, a appropriate

ventilation, well-managed facilities, available school-based health supports, and a clear,

fair disciplinary policy.

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Table 7
The effect of school environment in terms of Academic.
Academic
26. The cleanliness of the school environment
matters to the learning interest the learners. 4.26 Very High effect
27. The school impact the learning interest of the Very High effect
learners. 4.24
28. Lack of ventilation in the classroom can cause Very High effect
low concentration to the learners. 4.28
29. Lack of teachers can cause low academic Very High effect
performance to the learners. 4.14
30. Good ventilation can help the learners feel Very High effect
comfortable during their classes. 4.44
Total mean: 4.272 Very High effect

Legend:
1.0 to 1.7 no effect at all 3.2 to 4.1 High effect
1.8 to 2.1 Low effect 4.2 to 5.0 Very High effect
2.2 to 3.1 Moderate effect

Table 7 shows the effect of school environment in terms of academic which has an

overall mean of 4.272 which is under the very high effect bracket. This means that the

students in said selected schools of Zamboanga city are strongly agree that the cleanliness

of the school matters to the learning interest of each students, and the lack of ventilation of

every room can cause low concentration to the students, lack of teachers can cause low

academic performance to the learners and good ventilation can help the learners feel

comfortable during their classes.

This study is supported by Bitchi (2015) who emphasized that children need safe,

healthy and stimulating environment in which to grow and learn. During the school year,

children can spend 6 to 8 hours at the school where the environment plays a

significant/critical role in child development. More of the time is spent in the school yard or

travelling to and from school. This condition requires careful planning and designing to

optimize experiences that support education, health and stewardship. Therefore, the
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school environment is of paramount importance in shaping and reshaping intellectual

ability. However, supportive and favorable school environment enriched with enough

learning and favorable climate makes students more comfortable, more concentrated on

their academic activities that resulted in high academic performance. The favorable school

environment provides the necessary stimulus for learning experiences. The children spend

most of their time in school, and this school environment is exerting influence on

performance through curricular, teaching technique and relationship.

Table 8

The effect of school environment in terms of attitude.

Attitude
31. The attitude of the teachers matters the Very High effect
learning of the students. 4.32
32. Cleanliness of the school environment affects Very High effect
the attitude of the students towards their
studies. 4.08
33. The school environment can irritate the High effect
students in their studies. 3.94
34. The attitude of other students matter the High effect
learning of the other students. 3.8
35. The attitude of the teacher towards their High effect
students can trigger the attitude of the
students. 3.8
Total mean: 3.988 High effect
Legend:
1.0 to 1.7 no effect at all
1.8 to 2.1 Low effect
2.2 to 3.1 Moderate effect
3.2 to 4.1 High effect
4.2 to 5.0 Very High effect
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Table 8 shows the effect of school environment in terms of attitude which has an

overall mean of 3.988 which is under the High effect bracket. This means that the students

in said selected schools of Zamboanga city are Moderately agree that the attitude of the

teachers matters the learnings of students, cleanliness of the school environments affect

the attitude of the students towards their studies, the attitude of the teacher to towards their

students can trigger the attitude of the students.

This study is stevensons, 2001; sheets, 2009 75% of principals indicated that the

adequacy of the school facility impacted teachers attitudes, teacher recruitment and

retention, student behaviour, and parent and community attitudes and support

Table 8
The effect of school environment in terms of health.

Health
36. Dirty environment can cause diseases to the Very High effect
students. 4.24
37. Clean environment makes the students Very High effect
healthy and focused on their studies. 4.24
38. Nutritious foods in the canteen help the Very High effect
students to be physically and mentally
healthy. 4.3
39. Lack of ventilations and so much dust can Very High effect
cause lung problems to the students. 4.04
40. Improper segregation of trash can affects the Very High effect
environment of the school and can cause
diseases for the students. 4.26
Total mean: 4.216 Very High effect

Legend: 2.2 to 3.1 Moderate effect

1.0 to 1.7 no effect at all 3.2 to 4.1 High effect
1.8 to 2.1 Low effect 4.2 to 5.0 Very High effect
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Table 8 shows the effect of school environment in terms of health which has an

overall mean of 4.272 which is under the Very High effect bracket. This means that the

students in said selected schools of Zamboanga City are strongly agree that the dirty

environment can cause diseases to the students, improper segregation of trash can affects

the environment of the school and can cause diseases to the students, nutritious foods in

the canteen help the students to be physically and mentally healthy and that the clean

environment makes the students healthy and focused on their studies.

This study is supported by Warfield (2016) who emphasized that nutrition is an often

overlooked factor in the success of educational surroundings, but it deserves its fair share

of attention. Without proper nutritive support, students lack the ability to properly focus on

coursework and retain information. Good nutrition builds better learners, and good choices

promote better outcomes. Healthy snacks and well-rounded meals support learning,

whereas junk foods and meals high in sugar can affect attention, mood, concentration, and

motivation. Educational settings should promote healthy, whole foods, not quick-fix foods

like candy bars, chips, and sodas. The environment also plays a strong role in the success

and support of every student. Materials, décor, furniture, nutrition, positivity, consistency,

and clear rules and expectations are all facets of a productive student learning experience

and effective classroom setup.

Problem 3. Is there a significant difference in the extent of school the school environment

when the respondents are group according to their profile?

\
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Table 9

significant difference in the extent of school environment when the respondents are
grouped according to public and private schools

School Mean F- Sig. Decisi Remark

environme Sinun Southc Clar Univer South valu Valu on s
nt uc om et sal ern e e
Senio Senior Seni Colleg City
r High High or e Colleg
Scho School High es
ol Scho
ol
Sanitation 2.9 4.2 3.9 3.6 4.2 5.5 0.001 Reject Signific
08 ** H0 ant
Ventilation 3.5 4.4 4.5 3.8 4.5 3.0 0.027 Reject Signific
43 ** H0 ant
Facilities 3.5 4.5 4.4 4.0 4.4 2.6 0.048 Reject Signific
12 ** H0 ant
Teachers 3.9 4.8 4.6 4.0 4.8 3.2 0.019 Reject Signific
93 ** H0 ant
Administra 3.7 4.7 4.4 4.0 3.8 3.2 0.019 Reject Signific
tion 91 ** H0 ant
Significant level at @ =.05

Table 9 shows the significant difference in the extent of school environment when

the respondents are grouped according to public and private schools. As the table shown

there is a significant difference in the extent of school environment when the respondents

are grouped according to public and private schools

This study is supported by Buening (2014), who emphasized that there has been

much debate over the past few decades about the differences between public and private

schools. Questions have been put forth concerning academic performance, drop-out rates,

college acceptance, standardized test performance, and quality of instruction among other
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factors. To date, much of the research that has been done when examining these

differences has focused primarily on academic achievement and performance. The result

of this research over the years has been mixed. Initial studies into this area seemed to

show that private schools outperformed public schools

4. Is there a significant relationship between the extent of school environment and its effect

to the learners?

Table 10

Significant relationship between the extent of school environment and its effect to the
learners
School Mean R-value Sig. Value Decision Remarks
environment
Sanitation 3.37 0.254 0.015*** Reject H0 Significant
Ventilation 4.1 0.574 0.000*** Reject H0 Significant
Facilities 4.16 0.605 0.000*** Reject H0 Significant
Teachers 4.3 0.322 0.023*** Reject H0 Significant
Administration 4.12 0.355 0.012*** Reject H0 Significant
Academic 4.42 0.240 0.094 Accept H0 Not significant
Attitude 4.3 0.075 0.060 Accept H0 Not significant
Health 4.26 0.071 0.622 Accept H0 Not significant
***Significant level at @ =.05

Table 10 shows the Multiple regression Analysis on the Significant relationship

between the extent of school environment and its effect to the learners. The extent of the

school environment of the different public and private schools has the following: Sanitation

(R-value = 0.254), Ventilation (R-value =0.574), Facilities (R-value =0.605), Teachers (R-

value =0.322) and Administration (R-value =0.355). The effect of the school environment

to the learners has the following: Academic (R-value =0.240), Attitude (R-value = 0.075)

and Health (R-value =0.071). The extent of the school environment has a significant
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relationship with each other. The school must have good facilities, expert teachers, good

administration, must have proper ventilation and must maintain its sanitation. On the other

hand, the effect of the school environment to the learners does not have significant

relationship to each other because the significant does not exist.

This study is supported by Zais (2011), who stated that School Environment means

the extent to which school settings promote student safety and student health, which

may include topics such as the physical plant, the academic environment, available

physical and mental health supports and services, and the fairness and adequacy

of disciplinary procedures, as supported by relevant research and an assessment of

validity.
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CHAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the conclusions of the study based from the data gathered as

analyzed and objectively interpreted. Likewise, the recommendations of the study are

hereby presented.

Conclusions

Based on the results revealed in this study, the following conclusions were made:

1. The extent school environment in terms of Sanitation, Ventilation, Facilities,

Teachers and administration which has the overall mean of (3.95) under high

extent bracket.

2. The effect of school environment in terms of Academic, attitude and health which

has an overall mean of (4.33) under the very high effect bracket.

3. There is a significant difference in the extent of school environment when the

respondents are group according to private and public schools.

4. There is no significant relationship between the school environment and its effect

to the learners.
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Recommendations

The researcher made the following recommendations which were formulated

relative to the result and conclusion on this research:

For the school principal

Implement comprehensive physical education and health education programs,

provide students with disease prevention support services to improve a school healthy

environment.

For the teachers

The teachers should Provide students with learning opportunities that support

healthy school environment to learn about and practice these behaviors.

School

The school should maintain the value of a healthy school environment.

For the students

The students must be responsible to use a systematic approach to develop,

implement, and monitor healthy school healthy environment policies.

For canteen vendors

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The canteen vendors should establish healthy eating and physical activity

supportive environments, provide a quality school meal program, Provide health and

wellness professional development opportunities.

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For the janitress/janitors of the school

Organize the setting of targets for water, sanitation and hygiene at school level for

the improvement of a healthy school environment and Play an active role in the cleaning

and maintenance of facilities (e.g. through school health clubs).

For other researchers

Other researchers are encouraged to conduct a similar study using other variables.
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Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 29, 2018

WAFIA S. SAJILI
Faculty, Baliwasan Senior High School

Dear Ma’am:

Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled:
“SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims
to determine the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is
to be worked out within the period of this semester.

Knowing your expertise in the field of research, we would like to seek your assistance to
validate our research instrument. Attached is a copy of our research title, objectives and
instrument.

Thank you very much and God bless!

Very truly yours,

NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA
ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA
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Researchers

Noted by: Approved by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA, Ph.D. WAFIA S. SAJILI

Practical Research Adviser Research Validator
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Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 29, 2018

MR. JUL-AMBRI MADJID

Faculty, Baliwasan Senior High School

Dear Sir:

Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled:
“SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims
to determine the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is
to be worked out within the period of this semester.

Knowing your expertise in the field of research, we would like to seek your assistance to
validate our research instrument. Attached is a copy of our research title, objectives and
instrument.

Thank you very much and God bless!

Very truly yours,

NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA
ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA

Researchers

Noted by: Approved by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA, Ph.D. MR. JUL-AMBRI MADJID

Practical Research Adviser Faculty, Baliwasan Senior High School
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Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 29, 2018

DR. JUDITH C. MUSTAHAM

Faculty, Baliwasan Senior High School

Dear Ma’am:

Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled:
“SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims
to determine the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is
to be worked out within the period of this semester.

Knowing your expertise in the field of research, we would like to seek your assistance to
validate our research instrument. Attached is a copy of our research title, objectives and
instrument.

Thank you very much and God bless!

Very truly yours,

NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA
ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA

Researchers

Noted by: Approved by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA, Ph.D. DR. JUDITH C. MUSTAHAM, Ph.D.

Practical Research Adviser Research Validator
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Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL-Stand Alone
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 31, 2018

ROMEO E. BALLESTEROS
Secondary School Principal II
Baliwasan Senior High School

Dear Sir,

Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled:
“SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims
to determine the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is
to be worked out within the period of this First semester.

In this connection, we would like to seek permission from your good office to allow us to
distribute survey questionnaires to the senior high school students in Public Schools and
private schools such as: Southern City Colleges, Universal College, Claret School of
Zamboanga City, Sinunuc National High School SHS and Southcom National High
School as part of our respondents in our study.

We are looking forward to your kind approval. Thank you very much and more power.

Sincerely yours,

NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA

ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA
Researchers

Noted by: Approved by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA ROMEO E. BALLESTEROS

Practical Research Adviser Secondary School Principal II,
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Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL-Stand Alone
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 31, 2018

JESUS S. SOLON
SHS Principal
Southern City Colleges

Dear Sir,
Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled:
“SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims
to determine the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is
to be worked out within the period of this first semester.

In this connection, we would like to seek permission from your office to allow us to
distribute survey questionnaires to Southern City Colleges Main Campus (SHS)senior
high school students as part of our respondents in our study.

We are looking forward to your kind approval. Thank you very much and more power.

Sincerely yours,
NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA
ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA
Researchers

Noted by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA, Ph.D. ROMEO E. BALLESTEROS

Practical Research Adviser Secondary School Principal II

Approved by:
JESUS S. SOLON
SHS Principal
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Southern City Colleges

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL-Stand Alone
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 31, 2018

RAMISSES-ALLAN F. RAMILLANO
Principal
Universal College (SHS)

Dear Sir,
Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled:
“SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims
to determine the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is
to be worked out within the period of this first semester.

In this connection, we would like to seek permission from your office to allow us to
distribute survey questionnaires to the senior high school students in Public Schools of
Universal College (SHS) students as part of our respondents in our study.

We are looking forward to your kind approval. Thank you very much and more power.

Sincerely yours,

NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA

ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA
Researchers

Noted by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA, Ph.D. ROMEO E. BALLESTEROS

Practical Research Adviser Secondary School Principal II

Approved by:

RAMISSES-ALLAN F. RAMILLANO
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Principal
Universal College (SHS)

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL-Stand Alone
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 31, 2018

ELVIN V. BEJERANO
Principal II
Sinunuc National High School

Dear Sir,
Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled:
“SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims
to determine the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is
to be worked out within the period of this semester.

In this connection, we would like to seek permission from your office to allow us to
distribute survey questionnaires to the senior high school students in Public Schools of
Sinunuc National High School (SHS) students as part of our respondents in our study.

We are looking forward to your kind approval. Thank you very much and more power.

Sincerely yours,
NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA
ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA
Researchers

Noted by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA, Ph.D. ROMEO E. BALLESTEROS

Practical Research Adviser Secondary School Principal II

Approved by:

ELVIN V. BEJERANO
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Principal II
Sinunuc National High School

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL-Stand Alone
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 31, 2018

MRS. AILEEN A. ENRIQUEZ
SHS Teacher in charge
Claret School of Zamboanga City

Dear Ma’am:
Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled:
“SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims
to determine the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is
to be worked out within the period of this semester.

In this connection, we would like to seek permission from your office to allow us to
distribute survey questionnaires to the senior high school students in private school of
Claret School of Zamboanga City students as part of our respondents in our study.

We are looking forward to your kind approval. Thank you very much and more power.

Sincerely yours,

NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA

ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA
Researchers

Noted by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA, Ph.D. ROMEO E. BALLESTEROS

Practical Research Adviser Secondary School Principal II

Approved by:
MRS. AILEEN A. ENRIQUEZ
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SHS Teacher in charge

Claret School of Zamboanga City
Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL-Stand Alone
Baban Street, San Jose Rd, Zamboanga City
Tel No. 957-3739

August 31, 2018

DR. SALIMAHTAL H. LAGBAS
Principal III
Southcom National High School

Dear Ma’am,
Greetings of peace!

We, the students of General Academic Strand-A, are working on our research entitled: “SCHOOL
ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE LEARNERS”. This study aims to determine
the school environment and its effect to the learners. The said research is to be worked out within
the period of this semester.

In this connection, we would like to seek permission from your office to allow us to distribute
survey questionnaires to Southcom National High School (SHS)senior high school students as part
of our respondents in our study.

We are looking forward to your kind approval. Thank you very much and more power.

Sincerely yours,
NAHLA RHEEZA YAHIYA
ANGELA GLO GUTIERREZ
ANALEE TOLENTINO
FIONA ABDULPATTA
Researchers

Noted by:

DEBORAH E. BANDAHALA, Ph.D. ROMEO E. BALLESTEROS

Practical Research Adviser Secondary School Principal II

Approved by:
DR. SALIMAHTAL H. LAGBAS
Principal III
Southcom National High School
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RESPONDENT’S QUESTINNAIRE- CHECKLIST

CONSENT FORM

“QUESTIONAIRE ON SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT TO THE

LEARNERS”
Directions: please answer all the items to the best of your ability. Your honest answer to
each question is highly appreciated. Be assured that the information gathered will be
strictly held confidential and will be use for the purpose of the study only. No attempt will
be made to identify the individuals.
Name (Optional): ________________________________________ Gender:
Male Female

School: Southcom National High School (SHS)

Sinunuc National High School Universal College (UC)

Southern City Colleges Claret High School.

THE EXTENT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT IN TERMS OF SANITATION,

VENTILATION,FACILITIES, TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATION.

Directions: The items below pertain to your school environment. Please read each item

carefully to see if the following statement are truly happening/ implemented in your school.

For your response please put a check mark (/) on the appropriate column of the item.
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Please be guided by the following codes:

5- Very High Extent

4- High Extent 3- Moderate extent
2-Low extent 1- Very low extent
The extent of school environment in terms of sanitation.

Statement 5- Very 4- High 3- 2-Low 1- Very

High Extent Moderate extent low
Extent extent extent
A. A. Sanitation

1. Our school has

biodegradable and non-
biodegradable trash bins.
2. The air condition
sufficient for the whole class.
3. The janitress/ janitor
maintain the cleanliness of
the comfort room.
4. The school has
enough cleaning materials in
comfort room for proper
hygiene.
5. The canteen vendors
always wear their proper
outfit while serving.
6. The food in the school
canteen are clean and
safe to eat.

The extent of school environment in terms of Ventilation

B. Ventilation
7. The rooms have enough
electric fans.
8. Fans are all in good
condition.
9. The air is fresh and free fro
pollution.
10. The rooms have windows
which allows the in and out
flow air
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The extent of school environment in terms of Facilities.

C. Facilities
11. The school has complete
facilities for the students
12. The school has enough
facilities for their students.
13. The school provides proper
facilities for their students.
14. Our school has enough and
proper facilities.
15. The teachers influences
student to clean the school
facilities

The extent of school environment in terms of Teachers.

D. Teachers
16. Teachers do their
responsibility to teach the
students
17. Teacher are competent to
do their responsibilities.
18. Teachers help students to
do their task
19. Teachers are strictly
monitoring their students.
20. The teachers guide the
students in proper cleaning
of the classroom.

The extent of school environment in terms of Administration.

E. Administration
21. The school administration
maintains the cleanliness of
the school based on the
standard provided by
DepEd
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22. The school administration

keeps the school clean.
23. The school administrator
implements programs to
maintain healthy
environment.
24. The school administrator
value the condition of
school environment.
25. The school administrator is
guiding the teacher in
proper cleaning of school
environment.

EFFECTS OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT TO THE LEARNERS

5- Very High effect

4- High effect 3- Moderate effect
2- Low effect 1- no effect at all

The effect of school environment in terms of Academic

Statement 5- 4- 3- 2- 1-
Strongly Moderately Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree Agree Disagree
A. Academic
1. The cleanliness of the
school environment
matters to the earning
interest the learners.
2. The school impact the
learning interest of the
learners.
3. Lack of ventilation in the
classroom can cause
low concentration to the
learners.
4. Lack of teachers can
cause low academic
performance to the
learners.
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5. Good ventilation can

help the learners feel
comfortable during their
classes.

The effect of school environment in terms of Attitude.

B. Attitude
6. The attitude of the
teachers matters the
learning of the students.
7. Cleanliness of the school
environment affects the
attitude of the students
towards their studies.
8. The school environment
can irritate the students in
their studies.
9. The attitude of other
students matter the
learning of the other
students.
10. The attitude of the teacher
towards their students can
trigger the attitude of the
students.

The effect of school environment in terms of Health.

C. Health
11. Dirty environment can
cause diseases to the
students.
12. Clean environment makes
the students healthy and
focused their studies.
13. Nutrition foods in the
canteen help the students
to be physically and
mentally healthy.
14. Lack of ventilations and so
much dust can cause lung
problems to the students.
15. Improper segregation of
trash can affects the
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environment of the school

and can cause diseases
for the students.

APPENDIX F- CURRICULUM VITAE

I.PERSONAL DATA

Name : Nahla Rheeza L. Yahiya

Nickname : Rheeza
Birthday : March 25, 2001
Address : San Jose Gusu
Zamboanga City

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary School : San Jose Gusu Elementary School

Address : San Jose Gusu, Zamboanga City
School Year : 2012-2013

Secondary School : New Era High School

Address : Barangay Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City
School Year : 2016-2017

Senior High School : Baliwasan Senior High School- Stand Alone

Address : Atty. Baban Street., San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
School Year : 2016-2017
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CURRICULUM VITAE

I.PERSONAL DATA

Name : Fiona N. Abdulpatta

Nickname : Pay
Birthday : July 03, 2001
Address : Pasay, San Roque
Zamboanga City

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary School : Southcom Elementary School Zamboanga City

Address : Southcom, Zamboanga City
School Year : 2012-2013

Secondary School : Zamboanga National High School West

Address : Atty. Baban Street., San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
School Year : 2016-2017

Senior High School : Baliwasan Senior High School- Stand Alone

Address : Atty. Baban Street., San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
School Year : 2016-2017
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I.PERSONAL DATA

Name : Angela Glo M. Gutierrez

Nickname : Gella
Birthday : February 09, 2000
Address : Camino Nuevo,
Zamboanga City

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary School : Zamboanga East Central School Zamboanga City

Address :
School Year : 2012-2013

Secondary School : Zamboanga National High School West

Address : Atty. Baban Street., San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
School Year : 2016-2017

Senior High School : Baliwasan Senior High School- Stand Alone

Address : Atty. Baban Street., San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
School Year : 2016-2017
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I.PERSONAL DATA

Name : Analee D.C Tolentino

Nickname : Nalee
Birthday : June 30, 2000
Address : San Jose Road,
City

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Elementary School : Pungapong Elementary School

Address :
School Year : 2012-2013

Secondary School : Pungapong National High School

Address :
School Year : 2016-2017

Senior High School : Baliwasan Senior High School- Stand Alone

Address : Atty. Baban Street., San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
School Year : 2016-2017
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