LEARNERS' RIGHTS

LEARNERS' RIGHTS

1. Freedom of Expression and Opinion 

* a. To freely express one's opinion with responsibility. 

* b. To relay their academic and non-academic concerns as learners of Bernardo D. Carpio National High School. 

* c. To dress according to the learner's dress code/approved uniform (male & female uniform) is duly observed. 

* d. To inform the school authority regarding any complaint against any employee or fellow learner in accordance with the guidelines embodied in the learner handbook. 

* e. To have peaceful assembly in order to discuss matters affecting their welfare. 

* f. The right to free speech in the school premises subject to the limitations set by the school and by law. 

* g. Freedom of the press in the campus subject to the rules on responsible journalism.

2. Right to Affordable Education 

* a. The learner shall have the right to acquire a quality education notwithstanding poverty through various means by the school provided he/she has met the requirements set by the same. 

* b. It is the right of the learner to avail of other means of help accorded to poor but deserving learners offered by the school and other agencies of the Government Organizations (GO) and Non-Government Organizations (NGO).

3. Right to Information 

* a. The learners shall have access to school records, documents and other vital information that concern them. 

* b. This right includes proper disclosure of the learners' full transaction with the school provided necessary safeguards are properly observed.

4. Right to Due Process in Disciplinary Proceedings 

* a. The learner have the right to be informed in writing of the nature and cause of any accusation against them. 

* b. They shall have the right to answer the charges against them with the assistance of witnesses, advocate, or counsel, if desired. 

* c. They shall be informed of the evidence against them. 

* d. They shall have the right to adduce evidence in their own behalf. 

* e. The evidence must be considered by the investigating committee as designated by the school authorities to hear the case.

5. Right Against Undue and Illegal Contribution 

* a. The learners shall have the right not to be unduly burdened by additional contributions and solicitations in cash or in kind from learners and the faculty without proper authorization.

6. Right to Adequate School Facilities 

* a. The learners shall have the right to enjoy and use the school facilities of the school. 

* b. They shall have the right to be provided with clean and sanitary restrooms. 

* c. They shall have the right to be provided with clean and safe drinking water inside the campus. 

* d. They shall have the right to be given good classrooms with proper ventilations equipped with safety devices, fire escapes and fire extinguishers.

7. Right to Join Campus Organizations 

* a. The learners shall have the right to form and join learner organizations, and consequently to engage in activities permissible by the school as long as it is within then ambit of the law. This is to widen the sphere of the learner' exposure and help them develop a good human relationship. 

* b. Learners have the right to form, establish, join and participate in clubs, organizations recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and physical growth and development. 

* c. However, the learner organization must operate in accordance with the school rules and regulations and are not harmful to the legitimate interests of the school and the learners. As a recognized student organization, their activities, programs, and projects must be highly considered and officially sanctioned by the school administration and hence, are official or recognized school functions and/or activities. 

* d. Organizations that exist or operate outside of the system of school regulation shall continue to be governed by law.

8. Right to Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities 

* a. This is the right of the learner to take part, involve, be consulted and participate in the planning and implementation of co-curricular and extracurricular activities that shall promote their holistic student development and attain school policies.

9. Right to Expression 

* a. This right includes the freedom of speech and the liberty to discuss publicly and truthfully, any matter of public interest without censorship or punishment and which is not be limited, much less denied except on.