CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
The Child Protection Policy is designed to safeguard students within the school environment, shielding them from physical, social, emotional, and mental abuse and violence. These policies form a crucial foundation for creating a secure atmosphere for students. The development and execution of such policies represent a significant stride in guaranteeing safety within the learning environment.
The Department of Education has embraced this policy to extend special protection to children facing serious threats or endangerment due to circumstances beyond their control. The policy serves as a framework to aid concerned agencies in the rehabilitation of children affected by such challenges, ensuring their normal development is supported.
OBJECTIVE
San Bartolome High School promotes a zero-tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other forms of abuse.
PRINCIPLES
This school shall be conducive to learning and students shall have the right to education free from fear.
All students shall be protected from all forms of abuse and bullying to develop self-esteem and self-confidence.
It shall advocate a positive and non-violence mode of disciplining students.
Corporal punishment shall not be imposed on any student in school for the purpose of discipline, training or control.
The school head shall take steps to prevent bullying and appropriate interventions, counseling are provided for the victims.
Students shall respect the rights of others and refrain from committing bullying and peer violence.
Parents shall be actively involved in all school activities on events that raise awareness on children's rights, positive discipline and prevention of bullying.
Visitors and guests shall be oriented on the Child Protection Policy.