Recognition and Awards

In accordance to the Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program (DepEd Order 36 s. 2016), these awards are designed to formally recognized the outstanding performance and achievement of learners in leadership and social responsibility. All learners who have met the standards, criteria, and guidelines shall be recognized. Starting on EOSY 2025-2026, two or more recipients are given. However, should there be qualified learner, awards shall not be given.

The document review process of the Leadership PRAISE Committee EOSY 2025-2026.

Leadership Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee

Formally established on EOSY 2025-2026, a separate and unified committee for leadership and club/organization achievement awards is formed under the supervision of the SSLG Adviser, Ma'am Mara Danica Ramos. In the prior years, the awards are given to a sole recipient, collectively agreed upon by the moving-up and graduating PRAISE committee, upon the endorsement and approval of the SSLG Adviser. This is to anticipate the volume of applicants and awardees, and accommodate the rigorous document review process. The Leadership PRAISE committee is comprised by four members, headed by the SSLG Adviser, with the assistance of the SHS Guidance Designate, and one faculty member from Junior and Senior High School each to ensure the validity and reliability of the results.

Leadership Awards

The leadership award is given to learners in grades 10 and 12 who have demonstrated exemplary skills in motivating others and organizing projects that have significantly contributed to the betterment of the school and/or community. This award is given during the completion or graduation ceremony.To qualify for this award, a learner must:

Have no failing grades in any of the learning areas.
Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction according to the Department’s service manual and child protection policies in the current school year.
Be a class officer or an active member/officer of any recognized school club, team, or organization.

Candidates will be evaluated by five of their classmates and their class or club advisers, with the cross-examination of the MOVs by the Leadership PRAISE Committee. Only those learners who have met at least 90% of the criteria shall be awarded.

Students must submit a portolio containing their annotation form and recommendation letter from class/club adviser. Means of verification may be attached when necessary. Survey to their classmates will be given randomly by the PRAISE committee member. The accepted credentials will be from Grade 9 to 10 for moving-up students and Grade 11 to 12 for graduating students.

The Award for Leadership is a gold medal with DepEd seal, equivalent to Academic Excellence Award with Highest Honors.

Award for Club or Organization Achievement

This award is given to a duly recognized club or organization that has created positive impact on the school and/or community it serves through the implementation of all its planned projects and activities, provided strong support to the implementation of the school activities and attainment of the school’s objectives, and taken great strides to help its members develop their potentials. Only those clubs or organizations that have received at least 90% of the criteria below shall be awarded.

Clubs and organizations must pass their General Plan of Action (GPOA), Activity Designs, Financial Reports, and Accomplishment Reports compiled in a long brown envelope, which will be reviewed by the Leadership PRAISE Committee.

The Award for Club or Organization Achievement is a plaque or a certificate, depending on the allowed school budget.

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