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In striving to be excellent, we realize that discipline is needed to become the ideal Atenean – Christ-centered men of competence, conscience, and compassionate commitment. It is through self-discipline that the lessons learned in class can begin to shape and influence one’s personal and social behavior.
Even in the current COVID-19 context, discipline remains an indespensable element of Ateneo de Manila education, and even in the realm of online learning, discipline remains a vital ingredient in ensuring favorable student outcomes. Our basic tenet: What is acceptable face-to-face is acceptable online and what is not acceptable face-to-face is not acceptable online.
In addition to the Regular Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures specified in the Student Handbook, the APFOR Office crafted Special Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures in consideration of the unique context arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and where appropriate, these will supersede existing rules and regulations that may not be applicable in the context of AJHS students.
The school recognizes the need to be flexible during given the current context, but this should not diminish the importance of order and discipline. Perhaps, now more than ever, it is self-discipline that should be paramount.
Considering context and flexibility, the APFOR Office will continue to give formative interventions to students who will commit infractions. The school believes that the students will benefit from flexibility but that their total formation also demands accountability and responsibility for their actions.
As the students attend their regular online classes, the students are always expected to be in “school mode” and should always follow basic rules and guidelines as their attendance, punctuality, attire, grooming, and general wellness will still be checked.
Varsity Teams will now be composed of a pool of players from last school year’s teams and other students who had previous varsity experience and who have undergone a process of evaluation by our coaches along with the Program Heads of the different sports. Students may also be identified through the Physical Education Program and invited to participate in the training pools. Under the supervision of a highly motivated staff of coaches, they will undergo an intensive training program. Leadership training is achieved through participation in the tournaments organized by various sports associations, once allowed by the DOH.
Varsity Teams will now be composed of a pool of players from last school year’s teams and other students who had previous varsity experience and who have undergone a process of evaluation by our coaches along with the Program Heads of the different sports. Students may also be identified through the Physical Education Program and invited to participate in the training pools. Under the supervision of a highly motivated staff of coaches, they will undergo an intensive training program. Leadership training is achieved through participation in the tournaments organized by various sports associations, once allowed by the DOH.
Taking into consideration the changes that we are facing due to the COVID19 pandemic, the school will need to adapt to ensure the continuity of its Varsity program and the continuous progress and development of its student-athletes in their chosen sports.
Physical activity is essential for healthy and optimal development, through childhood and early adulthood, and sports provides many opportunities for a physically active routine. According to the World Health Organization, children and youth between the ages of 5 and 17 should have a minimum of an hour of “daily moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity.”
The different varsity athletic events of the JHS are the following: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Chess, Fencing, Football, Futsal, Golf, Handball, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, and Volleyball.
The inter-school sport associations like the UAAP, PAYA, PRADA, and RIFA in which Ateneo is a member will follow their respective sports calendars for SY 2020-2021. They will proceed with inter-school competitions as soon as the ban for sports activities is lifted. Online training sessions are prepared and will be facilitated by our coaches, and our varsity athletes can join and follow these online training sessions.
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