Koronadal Proper Elementary School is the only 100% Maguindanaon Public Republic of the Philippines

Elementary School in Polomolok West District schools in the Division of South Cotabato. Department of Education
Region XII
It seeks to actualize the DepED’s Vision and Mission by providing guidelines for the Division of South Cotabato
pupils, teachers, personnel and staff, parents, guardians, visitors, and other stakeholders. Polomolok West District

These school rules and regulations give information and guide the above-mentioned
key players to maintain desirable conduct, order and discipline, and sustain the harmonious KORONADAL PROPER ELEMENTARY
relationships among pupils, administrators, teachers, personnel, staff, parents, guardians,
visitors, and other stakeholders.
SCHOOL
Koronadal Proper Elementary School would like to instill in every pupil to regard
discipline as very vital for holistic growth and for productive membership in the society.

SCHOOL CHILD
PROTECTION
BOOKLET
Prepared by:
2018
CYREL D. BACALING
School Guidance Coordinator

Noted:
SHARON PEARL M/ DEMEGILLO
SHARON PEARL M. DEMEGILLO
Teacher – In Charge Teacher –In Charge
Approved by:

JUNER C. MAGBANUA
SGC President

K to 12 ng South
Cotabato,
 VISSION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES
For Referral to DSWD, PNP, etc.
VISSION (While being referred to DSWD, the offender/s is suspended from school until the matter is
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who passionately love their country
and whose values and competencies
enable them to realize their full potential FLOW CHART PROCEDURE
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
As a learner-centered public institution,
The Department of Education
Continuously improve itself REFFERAL
To better serve its stakeholders.
SYSTEM
MISSION COMPLAINANT
To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable,
culture-based, and complete basic education where:
*Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating
environment. CALL THE
*Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an ATTENTION OF
CHILD PROTECTION
COMMITTEE SETTLE
enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to happen. THE THE
*Family, community, and others stakeholders are actively engaged and Conference with
OFFENDER/S OFFENSE/MATTER
Offender/s,
share responsibility for developing life-long learners. AND GIVE AS POSSIBLE WITH A For Refferal to the DSWD
ADVISER/S,
GUIDANCE by REACHED , PNP, etc.
PARENTS/GUAR AGREEMENT &
CORE VALUES
the ADVISER
DIANS, SIGNATURES OF THE
w/Anecdotal (While being referred to
CONCERNED (c/o
Record (c/o DSWD, the offender/s is
Maka-Diyos *Maka-tao *Makalikasan * Makabansa Petche Hadjinor
INTAKE SHEETS)
suspended from school
until the matter is
settled.)

REFFERAL GUIDELINES
A referral to the higher to the authorities will not normally be made where;
*The complaint does not involve a serious criminal offense;
*The case is one that can be satisfactorily investigated and dealt
with under the school’s internal procedures.
*However, if during the course of internal procedures, it appears
that the situation is more serious, the committee will again consider
whether a referral should be made.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUPILS, STUDENTS, CONTEXTUALIZED SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
AND LEARNERS
(Pupils, students, and learners shall have the following duties and responsibilities: Pursuant to DepED Order no. 40 s. 2012-DepEd Child Protection Policy
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10627 otherwise
A. Comply with the school’s regulations, as long as they are in harmony with the pupils’ best known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”, it shall be the policy of the school to
interests. Pupils, students, and learners shall refrain from: promote and provide a policy and guidelines on protecting school children from any
form of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination and bullying.
i. Engaging from discrimination, or leading group of pupils or students to
discriminate another, with reference to one’s physical appearance, weaknesses, and status
Hence, Koronadal Proper Elementary School shall adopt DepEd’s Child
of any sort;
Protection Policy and the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 to ensures protection of the
ii. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative; pupils.
iii. Participating in behavior of other students that is illegal, unsafe, or abusive;
making or damaging school property, including books, in any way; It is the school’s duty to ensure that policies and procedures on child
iv. Engaging in fights or any aggressive behavior; protection are promulgated, complied with, and monitored. It also needs to ensure
v. Introducing into the school premises or otherwise possessing prohibited articles, an enabling and supportive environment for effective learning to happen.
such as deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic, and noxious substances, cigarettes, and
ornographic material; and Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share
vi. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to another. responsibility in developing life-long learners.
B. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of development, maturity, and
demonstrated capabilities, with proper regard for the rights and welfare of other persons;
C. Respect another person’s rights regardless of opinion, status, gender, ethnicity, religion,
as well as everyone’s moral and physical integrity; and
D. Follow the duties and responsibilities of pupils, students, and learners as stated in Sec. 9,
DepED Order # 40, s. 2012.
PROCEDURES
The committee, hearing the complaint of abuse must;
A. Listen carefully to the student and keep an open mind.
B. Reassure the student but not give a guarantee of absolute confidentiality. The
members of the committee should explain that they need to pass the information to
the higher authorities who will ensure that the correct action is taken.
C. Keep a sufficient written record of conversation securely. The record should be
signed by the person making it should use manes, not initials.
D. The school will keep all child protection records confidential, allowing disclosure
only to those who need the information in order to safeguard and promote the
welfare of the student. The school will cooperate with the higher authorities or
social services to ensure that all relevant information is shared for the purposes of
child protection investigations to safeguard the pupils.
 child’s physical or mental health. An adult may abuse a child both by inflicting harm
SCHOOL POLICY STATEMENT and by failing to prevent harm. Alternatively, a child may abuse another child.
2 forms of Sexual Exploitation
Every pupil should learn in a safe and motivating environment where: preventive ∙ Sexual Exploitation – refer to the abuse of position of vulnerability,
measures are not imposed as a form of discipline but instead giving them proper up-bringing, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes.
letting them realize their violation, or preventing similar untoward incidents. ∙ Economic Exploitation – refers to the use of the child in work or other
activities for the benefit of others.

Administrator/s and teachers provide values and spiritual guidance and always ∙ “Violence of Children Committed in Schools”- refers to a single act or a series of acts
inspire pupils. Koronadal Proper Elementary School is committed to safeguard and promote committed by school administrators, academic and non-academic personnel against a
the welfare of pupils and encourage stakeholders to: child, which result in or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or
suffering.
A. Protect each pupil from any form of abuse from adult or another pupil. ∙ Physical Violence – acts that inflict bodily or physical harm.
B. Take step to prevent bullying, peer abuse, discrimination and other circumstances ∙ Sexual Violence – acts that are sexual in nature, including but not limited to rape,
that affect their normal development of pupils. sexual harassment, forcing the child to watch obscene publications or shows forcing
C. Act appropriately to every complain of abuse. the child to do indecent sexual acts, or any acts that cause the child to engage in any
D. Support pupils who are victims of abuse in accordance with the policy. sexual activity by force, treat of force, physical or other harm, or through inducements,
E. Provide appropriate, intervention, or counseling and services to victim or abuse gifts or favors.
of violence. ∙Psychological Violence – refers to acts of omissions causing or like to cause mental or
F. Administrator/s and teachers should be sensitive with the signs of abuses among emotional suffering of the child.
school children.
G. Provide On-line Protection Tips for pupils. Others acts of violence that are prejudicial to the interest of the child.
H. Ensure that everybody is aware of the Child Protection policy of the school and
SES School Rules and Regulations. ∙ “Bullying or Peer Abuse” – refers to willful aggressive behavior that is directed, toward
I. Adopt and operate procedures in accordance with DepED Child Protection a particular victim who may be outnumbered, younger, weak, with disability, less
Policy. confident or otherwise vulnerable to include cyber – bullying thru social media
(Facebook, etc.) and texts.
∙ “Corporal Punishment” – refers to the kind of punishment or penalty imposed
Koronadal Proper Elementary School of Polomolok West District aims to commit for an alleged or actual offense, which is carried for the purpose of discipline, training
each pupil’s success in learning with caring, responsive, and safe environment that is free or control, by a teacher, school administrator, an adult, or any other child who has
from discrimination, violence against children committed in schools, corporal punishments, been given or has assumed authority or responsibility for punishment or discipline. It
and bullying or peer abuse. includes physical, humiliating or degrading punishment.

Our institution works to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity in developing
their fullest potentials.

Republic of the Philippines

 Department of Education (Sec.7, DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)
Region XII School Teachers/Personnel shall exercise the functions as stipulated in the duties and responsibilities
Division of South Cotabato of School Personnel (Sec. 8, DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012)
Polomolok West District
Pupils and Learners – shall exercise functions as stipulated in the duties and responsibilities of pupils,
Students and Learners (Sec. 9, DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)

CHILD PROTECTION SCHOOL HEAD’S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Sec.7, DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)
A. Ensure the institution of effective child protection policies and procedures and monitor
compliance thereof;
NORMAN O. BALALA B. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection policy;
Chairman Child Protection Committee
C. Ensure that all pupils, students, or learners school personnel, parents, guardians or
custodians, and visitors and guests are made aware of child protection policy(Annex “C”)
D. Organize and convene the Child protection Committee of the school.
E. Conduct the capacity building activities for the members of the Child Protection
DAJARAN ADTOGAN JUNER C. MAGBANUA Committee and Guidance Coordinators/Teachers;
PTA President PTA President F. Conduct disciplinary proceedings in cases of offenses committed by pupils, students, or
learners;
G. Ensure that the school adopts that the participatory and other rights of children are
respected and upheld in all matters and procedures affecting their welfare;
H. Maintain a record of all proceedings related to bullying or peer abuse and submit after
each school year to the Division Office the report and a copy of the intake form (Annexs
RINO SOBREPENA “A” & “B”, respectively):
Brgy. Kagawad/ Education CYREL D. BACALING I. Conduct the appropriate training and capability-building activities on child protection
Committee
GLORIA L. PABALINAS Guidance Coordinator measures and protocols;
MASTER TEACHER I J. Ensures that the school adopts a student Code of Conduct to be followed by every pupil,
students, or learner while on school grounds, or when travelling to and from school, or
CLEA CLAIRE S. BARRIDA during a school-sponsored activity, and during lunch period, whether on or off campus;
SPG President K. Adopt such conflict resolution mechanisms that respect the rights of indigenous peoples,
ARRIANA LIZETTE D. AMAR provided that they conform to the Department Order and they uphold the rights of a
Arriana Lizette D. Amar
SPG President
SPG President child;
JUILIE S. DATON VIOLET TAJALA L. Coordinate with the appropriate offices and other agency or instrumentality for proper
GAD/NDEP Coordinator Peace Education assistance and intervention, as may be required in the performance of its functions.
Coordinator M. Coordinate with the Social Welfare and Development or, the appropriate offices and
other agency or non-governmental organizations on a Child Protection Hotline for
reporting abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying, and other similar acts
and for counseling;
N. Ensure that all incidents of abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying, and
other similar acts are addressed in accordance with the provisions of this Department
EDWIN B. DERIAL Order.
Principal I
Chairman School Child Protection Committee CONDUCT IN THE SCHOOL
1. Every pupil should respect and follow every rule and regulation of Sumbakil
Elementary School.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
School Head shall exercise functions as stipulated in their duties and responsibilities of Schools
 2. Words that are offensive, vulgar, indecent, blasphemous (cursing, Upon violation or disrespect of any of the school rules and
swearing), and all kinds of bad words are prohibited. regulations, the following actions will be implemented by the
committee with the concerned Grade Guidance Coordinator only:
3. Hurting, kicking, hitting, harassing, shouting, and bullying inside or
outside the school, thru the internet or text messages to another pupil/s are First Second Violation Third Violation Fourth
not allowed.
Violation Violation
CALL THE CONFERENCE WITH: CHILD PROTECTION For Referral to the
4. Disruption of classes and meetings or any disturbance in the campus ATTENTION OF THE OFFENDER/S, COMMITTEE SETTLE DSWD, PNP, etc. (While
caused by pupils are not encouraged. OFFENDER/S AND ADVISER/S, THE OFFENSE/MATTER being referred to DSWD,
GIVE GUIDANCE by PARENTS/GUARDIANS, AS POSSIBLE WITH A the offender/s is
5. A pupil found out being under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not the adviser w/ GRADE CHAIRMAN AND REACHED AGREEMENT suspended from school
allowed to enter the school premises. Anecdotal record GRADE GUIDANCE & SIGNATURES OF THE until the matter is
COORDINATOR (with CONCERNED (c/o settled.)
6. Pupils are urged to continue the Solid Waste Management practice and signatories of all the INTAKE SHEETS)
keep the school clean and tidy. Writing on the walls, spittings on the floor, concerned)
and littering are not allowed.

7. Destroying chairs, tables, fences, windows, doors, walls and other school
property is prohibited.
Appendices:
8. Smoking is not allowed in the school.
A. SES CONTEXTUALIZED SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
9. Pupils are expected to show respect to other pupils, teachers,
administrators, parents, and visitors in school. B. REUBLIC ACT 7610 (SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
AGAINST ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, AND DISCRIMINATION AND
10. Gambling like “Taksi”, Baraha or Cards, Last Two, Gagamba Fight, Trumpo FOR OTHER PURPOSES)
or Kasing, and other forms of gambling are prohibited.

11. Bringing of prohibited drugs like Marijuana, Shabu, Rugby, Sealants, Elasto
seal, and other similar substances is not allowed.

12. Bringing o Pointed Materials like knives, Indian Pana, ice pick, toy or pellet
guns, and other dangerous materials is not allowed.

13. Going to computer hubs/ cafes during class hours is strictly prohibited.

14. Stealing of others people’s valuables like wallets, bags, cellphones, laptops,
and other gadgets is not allowed.

DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS DEFINITION OF TERMS

∙“Child” – refers to person below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable (From Art. 218 of the Family Code of the Philippines)
to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty,
exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or condition; A. Exercise special parental authority and responsibility over the child while
under their supervision, instruction, and custody. Authority and responsibility shall
(ra 7610). for purposes of this department order, the term also includes pupils or
apply to all authorized activities whether inside or outside the premises of the school,
students who may be eighteen (18) years of age or older but are in school. entity, or institution.
Articles 220 and 233 of the Family code of the Philippines, Presidential Decree No. 603,
∙“Children in school”- refers to bona fide pupils, students or learners who are enrolled
and other related laws enumerated the following duties and responsibilities of the
in the basic education system, whether regular, irregular, transferee or repeater,
aforementioned.
including those who have been temporarily out of school, who are in the school or
learning center premises or participating in school-sanctioned activities of Sumbakil
B. Persons and personnel over the children under the supervision, instruction and
Elementary School.
custody;
Keep them in their company and support, educate, and instruct them by right precept
∙“Pupil, Student or learner”- means a child who regularly attends classes in any level of
and good example:
the basic education system, under the supervision and tutelage/protection of a teacher
or facilitator.
C. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel, companionship and
understanding:
∙“School Personnel”- means the persons, singly or collectively, working in a public or
private school.
D. Enhance, protect, preserve, and maintain their physical mental health at all
They are classified as School Head, Other School Officials and Academic
times;
Personnel.
E. Furnish them with good wholesome educational materials, supervise their
∙“Child Protection”- refers to programs, services, procedures, and structures that are
activities, recreation, and association with others, protect them from bad company and
intended to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination and
prevent them from acquiring habits detrimental to their health, studies, and morals.
violence.
F. Represent them in all matters affecting their interests;
∙“Parent”- refers to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, and the
common-law spouse or partner of the parent;
G. Inculcate the value of respect and obedience;
∙“Guardians or Custodians”- refers to legal guardians, foster parents, and other
H. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may be required under the
persons, including relatives or even non-relatives, who have physical custody of the
circumstances; provided that in no case shall corporal punishment be inflicted upon
child.
them;
∙“School Visitor or Guest” – refers to any person parent or not who visits the school and
I. Perform such other duties as are imposed by law upon them, as substitute
has any official business with the school, and any person who does not have any official
parents or guardians
business but is found within the premises of the school.

∙“Child Abuse” – refers to the maltreatment of a child, whether habitual or not. Used to
describe all the ways in which children are harmed, usually by adults and often by
those they know and trust. It refers to the damage that has been, or may be, done to a
CONDUCT IN THE CLASSROOM
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHERS, ACADEMIC A. All pupils are to respect and follow their respective Classroom
AND NON-ACADEMIC, AND OTHER PERSONNEL Rules and Regulation.
(Sec. 8, DepED Order No. 40, s. 2012)
 A. Comply with the school’s regulations, as long as they are in harmony with the pupils’ best
B. 1. All pupils in each classroom should respect each other, their interests. Pupils, students, and learners shall refrain from:
teachers, and other people who are in school. Bullying of any
kind is not allowed.
i. Engaging from discrimination or leading group of pupils or students to
2. A class is expected to maintain sixteenth-inch voice (soft
discriminate another, with reference to one’s physical appearance, weaknesses, and status
voice) for other classes not to be disrupted or disturbed. of any sort;

3. No pupil should get out of the classroom classes are going on ii. Doing any act that is inappropriate or sexually provocative;
unless it is very necessary. iii. Participating in behavior of other students that is illegal, unsafe, or abusive;
making or damaging school property, including books, in any way;
4. No playing inside and outside the classroom during class iv. Engaging in fights or any aggressive behavior;
hours except during P.E. period. v. Introducing into the school premises or otherwise possessing prohibited articles,
such as deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol, toxic, and noxious substances, cigarettes, and
5. Younger pupils with early dismissal waiting for older pupils
pornographic material; and
should stay in their classrooms until the latter is dismissed or
when their fetcher arrive to fetch them. vi. Performing other similar acts that cause damage or injury to another.
B. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels of development, maturity, and
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE demonstrated capabilities, with proper regard for the rights and welfare of other persons;
C. Respect another person’s rights regardless of opinion, status, gender, ethnicity, religion,
as well as everyone’s moral and physical integrity; and
1. Pupils, teachers, administrators and personnel are encouraged
D. Follow the duties and responsibilities of pupils, students, and learners as stated in Sec. 9,
to come early in school following this:
A.M. DepED Order # 40, s. 2012.
6:30-6:45 – Cleaning the assigned area PROCEDURES
6:45 – 7:00 – Prepare for Flag Ceremony
The committee, hearing the complaint of abuse must;
7:00 – 7:15 – Flag Ceremony
7:15 – 7:30 – Announcements E. Listen carefully to the student and keep an open mind.
7:30 - - Classes begin F. Reassure the student but not give a guarantee of absolute confidentiality. The
11:50 - Lunch Break members of the committee should explain that they need to pass the information to
the higher authorities who will ensure that the correct action is taken.
P.M.
G. Keep a sufficient written record of conversation securely. The record should be
12:30 – 1:10 – Pupils and Teachers are in the Classroom
(Enrichment/Remediation, NAT/LAPG (Grade 3) signed by the person making it should use manes, not initials.
Review H. The school will keep all child protection records confidential, allowing disclosure
1:10 - Classes begin only to those who need the information in order to safeguard and promote the
4:10 -Dismissal Time welfare of the student. The school will cooperate with the higher authorities or
4:30–5:00 - No more students in school EXCEPT during social services to ensure that all relevant information is shared for the purposes of
school activity Practice child protection investigations to safeguard the pupils.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PUPILS, STUDENTS,
AND LEARNERS
(Pupils, students, and learners shall have the following duties and responsibilities: