Selection of honors

4. Recognition for Perfect Attendance

     This award is given at the end of every quarter to encourage learners to attend and actively participate in class.  Perfect attendance means that a learner must be present in all of his/her classes, and must have no absences for the entire quarter.  Learners who are representing school for various purposes (e.g., in-school or off-campus activities) may also qualify for this award.

B. Grade – level Awards

1. Academic Excellence Award

    At the end of the school year, the Academic Excellence Award is given to learners from grades 1 to 12 who have attained a General Average of at least 90 and a passing Final Grade in all learning areas.

     The General Average is reported as a whole number following DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015.

    The class advisers will give to the Academic Coordinator the list of qualified learners to be awarded during a school ceremony.  Refer to Table 2 for the Academic Excellence Award at the end of the school year.

5. Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines

    These awards are given to recognize learners in grades 6, 10 and 12 who have exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in specific disciplines.  These disciplines are Athletics, Arts, Communication Arts, Mathematics and Science, Social Sciences, and Technical – Vocational Education (Tech-Voc). These awards also value the learner’s achievement in a specific discipline that has contributed to the school and/or community.  DepEd Order 36 s. 2016 specifies the criteria and weighs for these awards.

    There may be more than one category of awards under the following disciplines: Athletics, Arts, Communication Arts, and Tech-Voc.  There will be no separate awards for special programs.

5.1 Athletics

   This award is given to learners who have shown outstanding skills in athletics (particularly in games and sports) through participation and victories in competitions, as well as discipline in training and sportsmanlike conduct and character.

   The academic rating that will be considered for this award would be the student’s passing final grade in Physical Education.

5.2 Arts (e.g., visual, media, music, or performing arts)

   This award is given to learners who have consistently demonstrated outstanding skills in the arts and above average creativity and craftsmanship exemplified through contribution to school’s various functions and events.

   The academic rating that will be considered for this award is the final grade in Music, Arts, or Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions for Senior High School (SHS).

5.3 Communication Arts

   This award is given to learners who have demonstrated proficiency in any language (Filipino, English, or other foreign languages), in written or in oral communication, shown creativity in expressing ideas in written or oral activities in various subjects, and contributed to the school community.

   The academic rating that will be considered for this award is the student’s final grade in Filipino, English, or other foreign-language subjects and related learning areas in Senior High School specific to the award.

5.4 Science

   This award is given to learners who have high academic standing in Science, demonstrated passion for science expressed through an excellent attitude toward science work, shown enthusiasm for science which positively influences other students in class and the wider school community, and displayed inquisitiveness about the environments, how things work, and how natural processes occur.

   The academic rating that will be considered for this award is the student’s final grade in Science for grades 6 and 10, or the average rating for the two core Science subject in SHS.

5.5. Mathematics

   This award is given to learners who have high academic standing in Mathematics, demonstrated passion for Math expressed through an excellent attitude toward Math works, and shown enthusiasm for Math, which positively impacts other students in class.

   The academic rating that will be considered for this award is the student’s final grade in Mathematics subjects SHS.

5.6. Social Science

    This award is given to learners who have high academic standing in social science. They have consistently demonstrated the willingness and ability to contribute to and participate in activities that serve the common good. They have used their knowledge, skills, and disposition in history, geography, economics, and other areas of the social sciences to promote the common good and to achieve shared ends for others in the school and/ or community above and beyond their personal good.

      The academic rating that will be considered for this award is the student’s final grade in Aralin Panlipunan for Grades 6 and 10, or the average rating for the core Social Science subjects Personal Development/Pansariling Kaunlaran and Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics in SHS.

5.7 Awards for Research and Innovation

   Award for Research or Innovation is specific to Senior High School tracks. Grade 12 Graduating students individuals, pairs, or group of not more than four members-must have led the planning and execution of a research or innovation to advance the potential applications of technology, or research whose findings can be used to drive better efficiency and productivity as well as to improve the lives of the people in the school and/or community (DepEd order 36 s. 2016).

6. Award for Club or Organization Achievement

   This award is given to a duly recognized club or organization that has created positive impact of 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.

            Table 7 shows the set of criteria and weighs that will be used in the evaluation and deliberation process for this     award. Only those clubs or organizations that have received at least 90%of the criteria below shall be awarded.

C. Special Recognition

     Learners who have represented and/or won in competitions at the regional, national, or international levels will be recognized. These awardees have demonstrated their exemplary performance in academics, athletics, and arts, and/or represented the school in any recognized activities.

    In addition to the above awards, the schools may give the recognition to learners who have brought honor to the school.

    The actual certificates, medals, trophies and/or plaques received by the learners from the various activities or competitions shall be used to publicly affirm and acknowledge the contribution of the awardees in giving honor to the school. ‘This will be done during a flag ceremony or in a school awarding ceremony.

    In case external sponsors, partners, and donors opt to give awards, they shall be regulated by the school, subject to compliance with the policy guidelines. These awards should be consistent with the school’s vision and mission and core values, and must be named after the trait, value, or achievement recognized, or an esteemed person who is deceased.

III. WHAT DO AWARDEES RECEIVE?

    The grade-level awardees shall receive certificates, medals, and/or plaques from the school, bearing the official seal of PaDSS/SNCS/DepEd. Schools are required to follow the specifications to ensure the quality of awards, medals and uphold the prestige of the awards.

    Certificates indicating the specific awards shall be given to all awardees. It is important to note that in the preparation of certificates, attention to proportion and detail is important. The date and venue of the school ceremony should also be complete and accurate.

                Table 8 shows the medal specifications for each of the awards.