Foreword

Education extends beyond academic excellence; it is equally committed to developing learners who embody discipline, integrity, responsibility, and respect. A student handbook serves as an essential guide that communicates the standards of behavior, rights, responsibilities, and expectations expected of every learner while fostering a safe, orderly, inclusive, and motivating school environment.

Recognizing the evolving educational landscape and the issuance of new Department of Education policies, this 2026 Revised Student Handbook has been comprehensively updated from its previous 2023 edition. The revision was undertaken to ensure that the handbook remains relevant, responsive, and aligned with current national policies governing learner discipline, child protection, school safety, and learner welfare.

The majority of the revisions incorporated in this handbook are drawn from the provisions of Department of Education Order No. 6, s. 2026, Guidelines in Ensuring a Safe and Motivating Environment. These updated provisions strengthen the school's policies on learner conduct, anti-bullying measures, child protection, learner rights protection, due process in disciplinary proceedings, school safety and security, the responsible use of portable electronic devices, environmental responsibility, and other school regulations. While these policies are anchored on national standards, they have likewise been contextualized to address the unique needs and circumstances of the school community.

This revised handbook reflects the collective commitment of the school administration, teachers, parents, and stakeholders to uphold a culture of discipline, accountability, respect, and academic excellence. More than a compilation of rules and regulations, it serves as a developmental guide that promotes responsible decision-making, positive behavior, and shared responsibility among all members of the school community.

All students, parents, guardians, teachers, and school personnel are encouraged to read, understand, and faithfully observe the provisions contained in this handbook. Through our collective cooperation and adherence to these policies, we can continue to cultivate a learning environment that is safe, inclusive, nurturing, and conducive to the holistic development of every learner.