•   Aug 24, 2021

GRADESCHOOL, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEM HANDBOOK S.Y. 2021-2022

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

UPDATED

K TO 12

GRADING SYSTEM

Effective School Year 2021-2022

GRADES 1-12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                                                                                       Pages

1. Implementation of the Curriculum 4
2. Digital Classroom Assessment 5
3. Components of Summative Assessment 6
4. List of Summative Assessment Tools 8
5. Weight of Components 10
6. Passing Grade 11
7. Highest Grade 11
8. Lowest Grade 11
9. Scoring Written Works, Performance Task and Summative Tests 11
10. Computation of Student Rating 12
11. Test Construction / Number of Items / Test Design 13
12. Computation of Rating For Each Learning Area 17
13. Computation of General Average 17
14. Marking for English 19
15. Marking for Mother Tongue 20
16. Marking for Science 20
17. Marking for Technology and Livelihood Economics (TLE) 20
18. Marking for MAPEH 21
19. Marking for Computer 21
20. Marking for Chinese                                                                                                 21
21. Marking for Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) and Character Development 22
22. Rounding Numbers 23
23. Reporting of Learner’s Performance 24
24. Retention and Promotion 26
25. Implementation of Guidelines on Awards and Recognition 28
26. Guidelines in the Selection of Honors/ Awardees 29
27. Awards 30
28. Selection of Awardees for Specific Academic Discipline 36
29. Certificates, Medals , Plaques 40
30. Awards Committee 40
31. Protest 41

DIGITAL CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT AND GRADING SYSTEM

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

DEPED ORDER NO. 8 s. 2015

POLICY GUIDELINES ON CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT FOR THE

K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM 

1. Implementation of the Curriculum Grades 1-12

1. In line with the implementation of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10533), the Department of Education is adopting the enclosed Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program that took effect SY 2015-2016 and as per Deped Order 12 s. 2020 Adoption of the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) effective SY 2020-2021:

1. The BE-LCP streamlines the K to 12 Curriculum into the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs), to be delivered in multiple learning modalities and platforms. The streamlining of the K to 12 Curriculum into the MELCs is an emergency measure to allow instruction amid challenging circumstances to focus on the most essential learning, and to ease the requirements for adapting classroom-based learning resource for distance learning.

1. DepEd emphasizes that the broader review of the K to 12 Curriculum remains ongoing. The experience with MELCs for this school year will be used to inform and enrich the curriculum review. The Curriculum and Instruction Strand is directed to monitor the implementation of the MELCs and evaluate its effectiveness in consultation with the Regional Directors, with regular updates as well as a final report at the end of the school year to be submitted to the Secretary.

1. At the end of the school year, the Secretary shall convene the Curriculum Consultative Committee as provided in Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10533, or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, to consider the results of the broader curriculum review and the lessons from the implementation of the MELCs, and recommend to DepEd the necessary refinements in the K to 12 Curriculum.

2. Digital Classroom Assessment is an integral part of curriculum implementation. It allows the teachers to track and measure learners' progress and to adjust instruction accordingly. Digital classroom assessment informs the learners, as well as their parents and guardians, of their progress.

3. DepEd private schools are urged to implement these policy guidelines as well. DepEd private schools are PERMITTED TO MODIFY these policy guidelines according to their school's Philosophy, Vision, and Mission with the approval of the appropriate DepEd Regional Office.

4. Special programs may further issue supplementary guidelines in relation to the program's specific assessment concerns.

1. Digital Classroom Assessment

There are two types of digital classroom assessment, namely, formative and summative.

1. Formative Assessment

Individual formative assessment enables the learner to demonstrate independently what has been learned or mastered through a range of activities such as check-up quizzes, written exercises, performances, models, and even electronic presentations.

Collaborative formative assessment (peer assessment) allows students (a minimum of 3 per group and a maximum of 6 members per group) to support each other's learning. Discussions, role playing, games, and other group activities may also be used as performance-based formative assessment where learners support and extend each other's learning.

Ways on how to assess the formative collaborative assessment based on the RUBRICS for Grades 4-12:

1. Self- Assessment - It is when the student gives his own feedback and grades based on the rubrics. This is also applicable to Grades 1-3.

2. Peer Group Assessment - It is when the other groups give feedback and grades to the performing group.

1. Summative Assessment

 This form of assessment measures the different ways learners use and apply all relevant knowledge, understanding, and skills. It must be spaced properly over the quarter. It is usually conducted after a unit of work and/or at the end of an entire quarter to determine how well learners can demonstrate content knowledge and competencies articulated in the learning standards. Learners synthesize their knowledge, understanding, and skills during summative assessments. The results of these assessments are used as bases for computing grades.

Ways on how to assess the summative collaborative assessment based on the RUBRICS for Grades 4-12:

1. Leader- Assessment - It is when the leader of the group gives feedback and grades to his/her members.

2. Teacher- Assessment - It is when the subject- teacher gives feedback and grades to all the performing groups. This is also applicable to Grades 1-3.

1. Components of Digital Summative Assessment

      Summative assessments are classified into three components, namely, Written Work (WW), Performance Tasks (PT), and Quarterly Assessment (QA). These three will be the bases for grading. The nature of the learning area defines the way these three components are assessed.

1. The Written Work component ensures that students are able to express skills and concepts in written form. Written Work, which may include long quizzes, and unit or long tests, help strengthen test-taking skills among the learners. It is strongly recommended that items in long quizzes/tests be distributed across the Cognitive Process Dimensions so that all are adequately covered. Through these, learners are able to practice and prepare for quarterly assessment and other standardized assessments. Other written work may include essays, written reports, and other written output.

1. The Performance Task component allows learners to show what they know and are able to do in diverse ways. They may create or innovate products or do performance-based tasks. Digital Performance-based tasks may include skills demonstration, group presentations, oral work, multimedia presentations, and research projects. It is important to note that written output may also be considered as performance tasks. Performance tasks may also be for one (1) or more subject area. Integration of several subjects in one performance task provides a holistic view of how subjects are interrelated with one another or interdisciplinary. Although there may be a single output, the different subjects that were integrated will provide a separate rubric which will focus on the skill/s that needs to be assessed.

1. Quarterly Assessment measures student learning at the end of the quarter. These may be in the form of objective tests, performance-based assessment, or a combination thereof.

            Table below shows the components of summative assessment, their purposes and when they are given.

1. List of Summative Assessment Tools

1. Weight of the Components

1. Passing Grade

The passing grade on the report card shall be 75% and should be a faithful reflection of student achievement of the competencies for the subject area.

1. Highest Grade

The highest grade a student could get is 100%.

1. Lowest Grade

Any grade lower than 70% shall be reflected as 70% on the individual report card.

1. Scoring Written Works, Performance Task and Summative Tests

Test scores for Written Works, Performance Task and Summative Tests (long tests, periodic tests) shall be recorded as raw scores where each is graded using either holistic rubrics and analytical rubrics , totaled at the end of a grading period and then computed as percentage (Pupils Total Score ÷ Highest Possible Score x 100)..

1. Computation of Student Rating

1. Test Construction / Number of Points / Test Design

1. Type of Test

GRADES 1-3

GRADES 4-6

GRADES 7-10

GRADES 11-12

1. Number of Points

GRADES 1 – 3

Note: Scores for long test will be same as with the periodic test scores in all integrated subjects.

GRADES 4 – 6

Note: Scores for long test will be same as with the periodic test scores in all integrated subjects.

GRADES 7 – 10

Note: Scores for long test will be same as with the periodic test scores in all integrated subjects.

GRADES 11 – 12

1. Computation of Final Rating for Each Learning Area

1. For Grades 1-10, to determine the Final rating for each learning area, get the average of the numerical value of the four (4) quarters. See example:

                        First Grading                                       82

                        Second Grading                       83

                        Third Grading                          85

                        Fourth Grading                        85

                                                              335 ÷ 4 = 83.75 or 84

 The final rating in each learning area is reported as whole numbers. In this case 84 shall be entered in student report card.

1. For Grades 11 and 12, the two quarters determine the Final Grade for each subject in a semester. Final Grade in each learning area is reported as whole numbers.

1. Computation of the General Average

1. For Grades 1-10, to arrive at the General Average of the student, divide the sum of all final ratings by the total number of learning areas. Each learning area has equal weight.

      Consider that             Learner A of Grade 7 obtained the following numerical final ratings

Learning Areas                                      Final Numerical Rating

Filipino                                                                        87

English                                                                         88

Mathematics                                                               86

Science                                                                        89

Araling Panlipunan                                                     89

TLE                                                                              90

MAPEH                                                                       92

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao                                       86

Computer                                                                    86

                                                                                   707 ÷ 8 = 88.375 or 88.38

The general average shall be computed up to two decimal places. In this case 88.38 shall be entered in student report card.

1. For Grades 11-12, to arrive at the General Average of the student, divide the sum of all final ratings by the total number of learning areas. Each learning area has equal weight. The general average shall be computed up to two decimal places. See example in Grade 11, for the Accounting, Business and Management (ABM) Strand:

GRADE 11 - ABM Strand

1. Marking for English (GS-JHS)

6. Under K to 12 Curriculum English subject is introduced during the second semester in Grade 1 level, however, it is introduced in the first semester at Saint Mary’s Angels College of Valenzuela primarily because we have an English subject in the Kinder level and a ready English curriculum based on spiral progression for Grades 1-6. The grades from first quarter up to the fourth quarter will reflect in the report card.

1. For Grade 7 and Grade 9, grade for English shall be computed based on 80 % and 20 % weight composition that is 80% of the tentative grade for English and 20 % of the Campus Journalism for Grade 7 and Creative Writing for Grade 9 respectively.

Example:

            Consider a Grade 9 learner obtained the following ratings:

            Tentative Grade in English                 87 x 80% = 69.60%

            Creative Writing Grade                      84 x 20% = 16.80%

                                                           Computed Grade = 86.40% or 86

 Wherefore, the final grade for English is 86.

1. For Grades 8 and Grade 10, English grade is computed following the components stated in the grading system.

INFORMATIONAL TEXT:

            The rationale in the inclusion of Campus Journalism for Grade 7 and Creative Writing for Grade 9 is to tap their basic writing skills as well their way of processing in planning, reflecting, drafting, and revising. The main objectives of these two courses are to enhance their problem solving and critical thinking, to develop integration of process, content, and skills, to improve organizational approaches depending on the form of the writing. Likewise, it would develop the skill of inquiry of collecting and evaluating pieces evidence, comparing and contrasting, imagining situations from another viewpoint, building argument for a particular position or point of view, learning the importance of not only asking queries of others but of themselves and not only revising the information they receive but being willing to revise the questions.

                Furthermore, it would increase their decision making capabilities which leads to exploration of ideas, an enlarged world interpretation and a self-reliant imagination.

1. Marking for Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue and Filipino will be taught as one for Grades 1, 2, and 3 effective School Year 2020-2021. Mother Tongue is a language subject that aims to develop learner’s communication skills both verbal and non-verbal, and improve understanding of vocabularies and language structure of their first language. Since Tagalog is our Mother Tongue, its curriculum is similar with the curriculum of Filipino subject. Because of this, there will only be the same summative assessments including Written Works, Performance based tasks, Products, Long Test and Periodic test, where test results/scores will be recorded on both subjects.

1. Marking for Science

Effective School 2018-2019, Science will be taught in Grades 1 and 2 but will not be integrated into other learning areas. The Grades School Science Curriculum adopts the 6E’s Approach by Bybee & Throwbridge (1990); and Chessin and Moore (2004). The integration of Science in other disciplines in Grades 1 and 2 is not enough to be able to fully implement the approach because it requires ample time for Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration and Evaluation for each Science skills/ knowledge that will be taught in class.

A Science grade will be reflected in the Grades 1-2 report card but will not form part in the computation of the General Average since Science is not a component of K-12 learning areas for Grade 1-2.

However, for Grades 3-10, Science will be part of the General Average computation.

1. Marking for Technology and Livelihood Economics (TLE) and

Computer

Grade for TLE shall be computed based on 80 % and 20 % weight composition that is 80% of the tentative grade for TLE and 20 % of the Computer grade.

Example:

Tentative Grade in TLE           90 x 80% = 72.00%

Computer Grade                     84 x 20% = 16.80%

                                             Computed Grade = 88.80% or 89

Wherefore, the final grade for TLE is 89.

1. Marking for MAPEH

For MAPEH, each of the four (4) component areas (Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health) shall be taught separately and pupils will be rated per component area. There shall be one rating for MAPEH, which is the average of the four component areas.

 Example:

                                 Music                          84    

                                 Arts                              88    

                                 P.E.                              90          

                                 Health                         89

                                                                     351 ÷ 4 = 87.75 or 88

Add the grades for the four (4) component learning areas. Total grade divided by 4 is the average rating for MAPEH. Thus the grade for MAPEH is 88.

Please note that there may be some activities wherein the practical/hands-on part will be recorded as Performance Task, and the written part will be recorded as Written Work for one component. Performance Tasks for Music/Arts/P.E/Health may also be integrated with other components or even with other subject areas. However, there will be separate rubrics which will be used to assess the focus skill.

1. Marking for Computer

 SMACV has a strong Computer Curriculum that is integrated in all core subjects from Grade 1 to 10. Though it is not a component of K-12 subject area, SMACV will provide a grade but will not become form as part of the General Average computation. Computer grade will be reflected in the report card after the General Average.

1. Marking for Chinese (Grade School only)

Moreover, numerical rating will be used to mark for preschool and grade school learners’ Chinese grade. Chinese grade will not form part of the computation of the general average but will reflect in the report card as an elective subject.

Attendance                              20%

Seat Work/Quizzes/Oral         40%

Writing                                    15%

Quarterly Exam                      25%

100 %

1. Marking for Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) and Character Development

1. Rating for Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) shall be computed based on 60% and 40% weight composition that is 60% of the tentative grade for EsP and 40% of the final average of the Character Development.

       Example:

                  Tentative Grade for EsP                     90 x 60% = 54.00%

                  Character Development                     86 x 40% = 34.40%

                                                                 Computed Grade = 88.40% or 88

Wherefore, final rating for Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) is 88. 

1. Character Development

1. The following indicators for character development shall be applied:

1. Practices digital honesty and fairness.
2. Shows positive attitude of respect and discipline towards digital work in speech and manner.
3. Submits assigned Digital synchronous and asynchronous (with less supervision) work promptly and regularly with cheerful disposition.
4. Exercises creativity and resourcefulness towards Digital school work.
5. Practices digital responsible citizenship and respects the beliefs of others.
6. Shows that simplicity, humility, obedience, mindfulness and compassion are reflected on their daily lives in actions, words and work.
7. Responds positively to needs of the society in times of glocal crises.

1. Rating for Character development shall be given by the class adviser and other teachers handling the class.

Example for Student A

The average numerical rating for each Character Trait will be converted to letter grade. Letter grade will be the one to appear in student’s Report Card (Form 138). Below is the rating scale for character development:

Very Evident (VE)                          98

Sufficiently Evident (SE)                91       

Evident (E)                                     85       

Less Evident (LE)                           80       

Needs Improvement (NI)              73

Hence, Student A rating for ‘Practices digital honesty and fairness is 91.25 which is equivalent to Sufficiently Evident (SE). Under this criterion, Student A has a final average of 89.58 or 90. 

1. Rounding Numbers
   • Rating of each learning area for a quarter shall be computed to the nearest whole number.
   • Final rating of each learning area (1st—4th quarter average) shall also be computed to the nearest whole number.
   • The general average shall be computed up to two decimal places.

1. Reporting of Learner’s Digital Performance

1. Parents and/or guardians will receive an update from the learner’s adviser regarding the child’s Digital performance in class.

1. Academic Status –Every after the scheduled long test, academic status form is given which reflects the child raw scores in assignments, written works, performance task and long test. This is to help the parents to monitor their child’s academic standing. A notification is also given to parents of those learners who are not performing according to standard.

1. Results of Digital Quarterly Assessments—Digital test papers can only be viewed home but are shown to the learners through LMS. The parents are informed of raw scores earned in the exam through their child’s assignment notebook and LMS.

1. Parent Consultation - It is when parents or guardians need to consult about difficulties of their child/ren’s academic status, behavioral concerns or any questions to ask. Parent consultation schedules:
   
   
   1. Parent Meeting – parent will be given a special schedule once every quarter to discuss the academic and behavioral goals of their child. The teacher will collaborate with parents on possible and doable goals regarding the learner’s performance during this 10-20 minute meeting.

2. Parent Chat – parent could reach the adviser on immediate concerns through email or text.

3. Parent Teacher Conference (PTC)

3.1 Digital Quarterly PTC— PTCs and cards-out are scheduled every end of the quarter. This meeting between the parents and teachers enables both to discuss ways or interventions to help the learners with his/her academic performance and personal growth and it is also meant enrichment for those are excelling for proper guidance.

* If the concerns are meant for teachers, the parents can make an appointment through the Guidance Office.

* If the concerns are about the child’s academic and behavior, the parents can make an appointment with their respective class advisers.

* Parents must follow the class number order during parent consultation

3.2 Face to Face Consultation can be scheduled as long as it is permitted by the national government and Inter- Agency Task Force (IATF). Lest, the parents need to course through the concerns to the Guidance Coordinator.

1. Student Consultation— Learners are available for consultation during asynchronous class per subject area. Learners may consult on academic and behavioral concerns.

* If the concerns are meant for teachers, the parents can make an appointment through the Guidance Office.

* Learners must follow the class number order during student consultation

1. Reports Cards- The report card is issued ONLY to the parent of the learner at the end of the quarter during Digital This is intended to give the parents & learner information about the learner’s academic performance & character development for the past quarter.

1. Grades Protest— In case of appeal the following guidelines must be observed:

1. All grades submitted to the Registrar’s office through e-mail are generally considered permanent or final. However, there are circumstances in which a change of grade may be considered.

2. Parents who think that there was a miscalculation of the final grade or typographical error in the transfer of grade to the official grade sheet by the teacher must submit Digital request via -email to the Guidance Coordinator for grade corrections or revisions with the following conditions:

1. Appeal for change of grade should be filed seven (7) days after the release of Report Cards.
2. The appeal for change of grade should be substantiated with test papers, reports, assignments, projects etc.
3. Opinions such as “I feel my son/daughter deserve a better grade” are not valid as reasons in themselves.
4. Having a perfect record attendance is not in itself a valid reason for a change of grade.

3. Upon receiving the Digital request for grades’ revisions:

1. The guidance counselor together with the subject teacher and coordinator will verify if an error is committed during the encoding process.

1. If there is no error identified, a special Digital parent teacher conference will be scheduled to discuss the detailed performance of the child inside the class. Student’s grade remains as is.
2. If an error is identified, the subject teacher must encode the correct grades. The revision of grades will be submitted for approval to the PRINCIPAL.
3. If approved, the corrected grade is immediately updated in the student’s academic record and a new grade’s report card.
4. Retention and Promotion

A Final Grade of 75 or higher in all learning areas allows the student to be promoted to the next grade level. The table specifies the guidelines to be followed for learner promotion and retention.

POLICY GUIDELINES ON AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

DEPED ORDER NO. 36 s. 2016

POLICY GUIDELINES ON AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR THE

K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM 

1. Implementation

                              GRADE 1 – 12 Effective SY 2016-2017

1. In line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 10533, otherwise known as Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K to 12 Law), the Department of Education (DepEd) is adopting the enclosed Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
2. These awards have been designed to formally recognize the outstanding performance and achievement of learners in academics, leadership, and social responsibility, among other aspects of student progress and development. These awards are given to encourage learners to strive for excellence and to become proactive members of the school and community.
3. All learners, including transferees, who have met the standards, criteria, and guidelines set by this policy, shall be recognized.
4. There can be two or more recipients of any award. However, should there be no qualified learner; the awards shall not be given.
5. Effective School Year 2016-2017, the Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program shall be implemented in public elementary and secondary schools, including Grade 6 classes under the old Basic Education Curriculum (BEC).
6. Private schools, higher education institutions (HEIs), technical-vocational institutions (TVIs), state universities and colleges (SUCs), and local universities and colleges (LUCs) offering basic education or any grade levels thereof, shall be responsible for promulgating their policy guidelines on awards and recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program, consistent with these policies and guidelines. Any modifications in the guidelines should be subject to the approval of the DepEd Regional Office.

1. Guidelines in the Selection of Honors/Awardees

1. To qualify for an Academic Award, a pupil/ student must obtain a General Average of 92% and above. They must not have a Final Grade lower than 85% and they should have no grade of 79% and below in any quarter in all learning areas including the components.
2. Transferees shall be considered in the ranking provided they were enrolled in the First Quarter of classes of the current School Year.
3. The general average shall be computed to two decimal places. In order to compute for the general average, the exact numerical equivalent of the students' final ratings across subjects shall be used. In case of tie, candidates shall be both declared in the same honor ranking (both as valedictorians, salutatorians and so on).
4. All candidates for an award must be of good moral character and have not been subjected to any disciplinary action within the current School Year.
5. A DIGITAL Awards Committee (DAC) shall be organized by the school principal composed of the following: The Department Head/Coordinator, Class Adviser, Subject Teachers and Guidance Coordinator. The principal shall make the final announcement of academic awardees after final results have been duly recommended to and approved not later than fifteen (15) days before the recognition/ commencement rites.
6. No member of the Digital Awards Committee must be related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to any of the candidates for awards.
7. Cases of Digital protest shall be filed by the candidate with his / her parent or guardian to the School Principal within three (3) working days from the announcement and shall be decided on by the school principal, considering the recommendations of the DAC within three (3) working days from filing.
8. Face to Face deliberation and open ranking can be scheduled as long as it is permitted by the national government and Inter- Agency Task Force (IATF). Lest, the parents need to course through the concerns to the Guidance Coordinator.

1. AWARDS

1. Digital Classroom Awards

Digital Classroom Awards are recognition given to learners in each class or section. Recognition is given every quarter. Awardees are given merit by the adviser and/ or other subject teachers in recognition of the learners’ outstanding performance in class.

1. Academic Excellence Award - given to learners from grade 1-12 who have attained an Average of at least 92% and has no grade of 79% and below within the quarter.
2. Perfect Scorers Award - given to leaners from grade 1-12 who have attained a perfect score in Quarterly Test.

1. Digital Grade Level Awards

Grade level awards are given to qualified learners for every grade level at the end of the school year. Candidates for the awards are deliberated by the Digital Awards Committee (DAC) if they have met the given criteria.

1. Digital Academic Excellence Award - given to learners from grade 1-12 who have attained an General Average of at least 92% , has no Final Grade lower than 85% and below within the quarter and no grade of 79% and below in any quarter.

    Important Note: No Rounding-off of Gen. Average

2. Digital Leadership Award - given to learners in grades 3, 6, 10, and 12 who have demonstrated exemplary skills in motivating others and organizing projects that have significantly contributed to the betterment of the school and/ or community. This award is given during the completion or graduation ceremony.

To qualify for this award, a learner must:

1. Have no failing grades in any of the learning areas.

2. Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction in the current school year.

3. Be a class officer or an active member/officer of any recognized school club, team, or organization.

4. Table below shows the set of criteria and weights that will be used by advisers and peers in the evaluation and deliberation process. Candidates will be evaluated by at least 30% of their peers (group, team, class, or club mates) as well as their class or club advisers. Only those learners who have met at least 90% of the criteria on the shall be awarded.

3. Digital Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines - are given to recognize learners who have exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in specific disciplines:

Best in Mathematics

This award is given to Grade 1-12 learners who have high academic standing in Mathematics, demonstrated passion for math expressed through an excellent attitude toward math work, 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.

Best in English

This award is given to Grade 1-10 learners who have demonstrated proficiency in any English 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 English.

Best in Science

This award is given to Grade 1-12 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 environment, 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 Grade 1-10 and student’s average rating for the core Science subjects for Grade 11-12.

Best in Filipino

This award is given to Grade 1-10 learners who have demonstrated proficiency in any Filipino 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.

Best in Araling Panlipunan

This award is given to Grade 1-10 learners who have high academic standing in social sciences. 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 Araling Panlipunan.

Best in EPP/ TLE/ Technical-Vocational Education

This award is given to Grade 4-12 learners who have consistently exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in their area of specialization in technical-vocational education. They have applied their knowledge and skills to projects and activities that have contributed to the school and / or community. The academic rating that will be considered for this award is the student’s final grade in EPP for Grade 4-6, TLE for Grade 7-10 and Tech-Voc learning areas for Grade 11-12.

Best in Computer

This award is given to Grade 1-12 learners who exude 21st century skills in terms of technology and application. The academic rating that will be considered for this award in the student’s final grade in Computer.

Best in MAPEH

This award is given to Grade 1-10 learners who have consistently demonstrated outstanding skills in the Music, Arts, PE and Health 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, PE and Health.

Best in Arts

This award is given to Grade 12 learners only.  Final grade in Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions must be 90 and above for Senior High School (SHS).

St. Michael Award

This award is given to Grade 1-10 learners who have shown exemplary character inside and outside the school as defined in the school’s core values of humility, obedience, simplicity, mindfulness, honest and compassion. He must obtain a final rating of 90% and above in his Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao subject and has a rating of Very Evident (VE) in Character Development and must pass the interview stage of the Digital Awards Committee and must not have been subjected to any disciplinary action during the school year.

 Best in Communication Arts

This award is given to Grade 11-12 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 or other foreign-language subjects and related learning areas in Senior High School specific to the award.

Best in Social Sciences

This award is given to Grade 11-12 learners who have high academic standing in social sciences. 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 average rating for the core Social Sciences subjects Personal Development/ Pansariling Kaunlaran & Understanding Culture, Society and Politics) in SHS. 

4. Award for the Digital Work Immersion - are given to Grade 12 graduating students who have exemplified outstanding performance based on the terms of reference or engagement set by the school and evaluation of the direct supervisor and subject teacher. The awardee must receive high efficiency rating for their diligence and consistency in performing their duties and responsibilities throughout the immersion program. Only those learners who received an outstanding academic rating in Work Immersion subject (at least 90%) shall be awarded. This rating in report card consists of the learner’s performance and/or output during the Work Immersion.

5. Award for Digital Research or Innovation - Award for Research or Innovation is specific to the SHS tracks. Grade 12 graduating students—-individuals, pairs, or groups 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.

1. Special Digital Recognition - Learners who have represented and / or won in competitions at the district, division, regional, national, or international levels will be recognized. These awardees have demonstrated their exemplary performance in academics, athletics, and the arts, and / or represented the school in DepEd-recognized activities. In addition to the above awards, the schools may give due 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.

1. Loyalty and Fidelity Awards - This award is given to graduating learners who has continually studied in Saint Mary’s Angels College.

1. Selection of Digital Awardees for Specific Academic Discipline

The following shall be used in determining awardees:

1. Academic Rating (3.5 Points)

Academic rating shall be based on the Final Grade of the learning area in the curriculum year. The procedure for ranking based on academic excellence is as follows:

1. Compute the Final Grade of the specific learning area up to two decimal places.
2. Rank the candidates according to their final grade.
3. Multiply the rank by 3.5 points.

2. Attitude Towards the Discipline (3 Points)

Attitude towards the specific discipline is described by the following traits: a) Intrinsic desire to learn (A1), b) Breadth and depth of knowledge is more than what is taught in class (A2), c) Positive behavior and cheerful disposition towards assigned tasks (A3), d) Perseverance (A4), e) Creativity (A5), f) Initiative (A6), g) Resourcefulness (A67 and h) Responsibility (A8).

The procedure for ranking based on Attitude towards the Discipline is as follows:

1. Attitude toward the discipline will be evaluated using

Very Evident                            -           3 pts.

Sufficiently Evident                 -           2 pts.

Evident                                    -           1 pt.

1. Using the illustration matrix, total points of each candidate will be computed by adding all points.

1. Candidates will be ranked from highest to the lowest based on their sums/total points.

1. Multiply the rank by 3 points to get the weighted rank.

3. Digital Co-Curricular Performance (3.5 Points)

Digital Co-curricular performance covers the achievement of the candidates at all levels (school, division, regional, national and international) in areas as namely: a) Contests and Competitions (CC), b) Participation or Attendance (PA). The procedure in the computation of co-curricular performance in the table is as follows:

1. Each candidate is required to present and submit certified true copies of all documentary and evidentiary requirements of his/her co-curricular achievements.
2. Each digital co-curricular achievement of each candidate will be validated.
3. All valid co-curricular achievements of each candidate will be classified and will be their corresponding points according to the Areas/Activities and the points assigned.
4. Using the illustration matrix, total points of each candidate will be computed by adding all points regardless of the number of valid co-curricular achievements in one Area/Activity.
5. Candidates will be ranked from highest to the lowest based on their sums/total points.
6. Multiply the rank by 3.5 points to get the weighted rank.

4. Final Ranking

1. Add the weighted ranks of the pupils or students.
2. Rank the sums from the lowest to the highest.
3. The learners who got the highest ranks will be given the award .for outstanding performance in the specific discipline.

• CERTIFICATES, MEDALS, PLAQUES

    The awardees shall receive certificates, medals, and / or plaques from the school, bearing its official logo.

1. Digital AWARDS COMMITTEE

        A Digital Awards Committee (DAC) shall be organized by the school principal in every school for each grade level at the beginning of the school year. For small schools, only one (1) DAC shall be organized. The committee must be composed of at least three (3) members from the teaching staff, guidance counselor or designated teacher. The total count of committee members should be an odd number. The chairperson of the Digital DAC could be any of the teachers, department head, grade-level chairperson, or curriculum head. No member of the Digital AC must be related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to any of the candidates for awards.

The Digital AC shall:

1. Establish the processes of and timelines in accepting nominations and determining qualifiers for grade level awards.
2. Formulate rubrics specific to the grade level awards.
3. Communicate to the school community, parents, and other stakeholders the processes involved in giving awards.
4. Verify the authenticity of documents submitted.
5. Deliberate on the qualifications of the candidates for the awards based on the rubrics and the documents submitted.
6. Recommend to the school head or principal the result of evaluation for approval.
7. Communicate to the school community, parents, and other stakeholders involved in the results of the evaluation.
8. Recommend to the school head or principal the resolution on any related issue that may arise from the results of the awards.
9. Ensure that guidelines stipulated in this policy are followed.

1. PROTESTS

      Cases of Digital protest shall be filed via e-mail by the candidate with his / her parent or guardian to the School Head within three (3) working days from the announcement and shall be decided on by the school head or principal, considering the recommendations of the Digital AC within three (3) working days from filing.