Lucban Academy

Code of Discipline

This Code of discipline is set forth for every Academician to live and follow during his/her stay in Lucban Academy.

CLASS BEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE

1. Respect, courtesy and politeness at all times is expected from all members of the school community.

2. Greeting everyone including visitors should be properly observed.

3. A short prayer is recited before and after each class.

4. Students will not be allowed to go out, peep out of the room or stay along the corridor while waiting for the next teacher.

5. If a teacher had not arrived after 10 minutes, the class President must report the matter to the office of the Principal.

6. Students should go out of the classroom with the Teacher’s permission and should wear the Class Pass while outside the room.

7. Avoid loitering or running along corridors, making boisterous laughter and unnecessary noise during class hours and in-between periods.

8. Electrical and electronic gadgets maybe brought to school only if required by the teacher and may be used only in class activities or projects.

9. Permission to move or change seat should be obtained if a change is needed.

10. Avoid combing hair, putting powder and the likes during class hours.

11. Students are not allowed to stand on any furniture, sit on the arms of the chairs, sit on the teachers table/chair.

12. Always leave the room clean and orderly with chairs properly arranged, lights and fans are switched off.

13. When attending convocations and assemblies: a. Shouting and loitering should be avoided b. Students should applaud properly and refrain from whistling, yelling or uttering expression as “yeah” or “more”. This type of cheering may be acceptable for some games but never for assemblies and formal functions.

14. Damage to properties due to carelessness/ negligence must be paid/ replaced by the student concerned.

FLAG CEREMONY and GENERAL ASSEMBLIES

1. At 6:50AM, the Morning ceremony is held on assigned days. Prayer is said. The Phil. National Anthem is sung. Pledge of Allegiance is recited. School song is sung. Important announcements are made.

2. First Bell – Call to assemble for the Flag Ceremony Second Bell – Call to silence Third Bell – Call to start the ceremony.

3. Students who arrive at the second bell are considered LATE.

4. Advisers and 7AM teachers should be present in the morning assembly to make sure that the procedures are strictly followed.

5. In going to their classrooms, students should maintain their lines, observe silence and pass thru designated stairs and areas.

CAMPUS DISCIPLINE

Academicians should remember to:

1. Show respect to teachers, classmates, school personnel and all individuals in the school.

2. Greet everyone in the school.

3. Avoid creating noise in the campus.

4. Avoid serious physical or verbal fights in and out of school premises.

5. Avoid bringing

a. Morally offensive objects, pictures/videos or writings

b. Paint, spray, marking pens, matches, or lighters, gas, alcohol.

c. Deadly weapons such as hard and pointed objects, knives and explosives such as pillbox and firecrackers.

d. Liquor, cigarettes, game cards, drugs, marijuana, etc.

e. Electrical/electronic equipments and gadgets such as cellphones, ipad, laptop, DVD or CD players (unless with permission from the office of the Principal)

f. Expensive jewelries and the like

6. Refrain from writing or marking any place in the school or property of the school (chair, tables, door, etc.)

7. Report damages or breakage done accidentally or intentionally by others.

8. Maintain cleanliness in all places in the school.

9. Secure a gate pass if there is a need to go home during class hours.

10. Wear the Class Pass and ask the Subject Teacher’s permission if they want to go to the restroom during class hours. Going out is one at a time.

OFF-CAMPUS DISCIPLINE

Character is shown in actions. When out of the school premises, Academicians are expected to:

1. Be accountable of their words and actions, especially when wearing the school uniform.

2. Not to use the school uniform in public gatherings, especially if they are not to represent the school. Never ever attend parties, drinking sessions, fraternity assemblies, etc. in school uniform.

3. Never use the name of the school, seal of the school, school uniform in joining contests or activity without a written permission from the office of the Principal.

4. Exercise courtesy when getting in a tricycle, jeepney or any public transportation or public place.

5. Avoid attracting attention with unbecoming behavior such as boisterous yelling, loud laughter, giggling and scandalizing conversations. Always talk in a soft tone.

6. Avoid disposing garbage or trashes in the streets or public transportation or public places.

7. Refrain from giving names to others or making fun of others weaknesses.

8. Show respect to the Security Guards and the school helpers.

9. Attend school activities on time and get involved in activities where they can hone talents, skills and interests.

10. Wearing the school uniform outside the school functions and beyond 7:00 in the evening is strictly prohibited.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

Students must be accountable of their action. Rules and regulations are set to promote law and order. With certain sanctions and penalties, the school wants the students to be aware of the importance of law and order to attain discipline: After proper investigation, the penalties imposed upon offenders:

1. Oral reprimand/warning

2. Written warning (Violation Report)

A letter will be sent to the parent informing him of the violation committed by the student.

3. Suspension

A student will not be allowed to attend his regular classes for a certain number of days depending on the gravity of the offense. The absence is unexcused so the student is responsible for keeping self updated regarding the lessons and requirements.

a. Ordinary suspension – The student is forbidden from attending his classes but stays in the office of the Guidance Counselor or any office assigned by the Principal / Guidance Counselor or Prefect of Discipline.

b. Preventive suspension – prohibits the students’ presence in school or any school activity.

4. Prohibition – restriction from participating in school functions such as Commencement Exercise, sports, JS Prom, Graduation.

5. Disciplinary Probation – serves as a final warning imposed for one calendar year on a student found guilty of consistent misbehavior or a single break of conduct.

a) May not be allowed to attend extra and co-curricular activity.

b) Not qualified to be chosen or elected as a leader or officer of any organization.

c) Probation maybe lifted if student improved. If he did not show improvement, he will be recommended to transfer school upon the Recommendation of the Discipline Committee.

6. Dismissed

It s the final disciplinary measure after all attempts for correction had been applied. Dismissal or separation means that the student will be dropped from the list, will stop his schooling in Lucban Academy and will not be re-admitted.

7. Expulsion

Depending upon the seriousness of the offense, the student gets the final and most serious sanction that is, Expulsion.

AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE SCHOOL RULES

Each private school shall have the authority and prerogative to promulgate such reasonable norms, rules and regulations as it may deem necessary for the maintenance of good discipline. The school rules governing student discipline and the corresponding sanctions must be clearly specified in writing and made available to the students, or their parents or guardians. The following are offenses classified according to gravity, with corresponding penalties: