A. The Code of Discipline of the Minalabac National High School provides the disciplining measures necessary for the realization of a quality education embodied in the school’s mission. (Authority to Maintain School Discipline DECS Order no. 92, series of 1992 pages 22-23)

B. All matters pertaining to external discipline fall under the respective adviser of the student concerned. He investigates the case, ascertains the facts and imposes the proper sanctions for minor violations of the rules.

C. If the case is deemed to be serious, the adviser should refer it to the guidance office and/or the prefect of discipline and the latter would indorse the case of the Disciplinary Board/Principal.

D. Social functions bearing the name of the school, whether within or outside the campus, require the approval of the School Principal.

E. The school will not be responsible for any incident that may happen to students during off campus activities unless the activity is organized by the School Administration, the Student Government Organization, other recognized clubs or organizations with the approval of the School Principal and it is shown that the negligence of the person in-charge is the proximate cause of the accident or loss.

F. In and off campus activities conducted overnight or during weekends require parent’s permit and other additional requirement imposed by the organizers of the activity.

G. Every student must respect and wear the school uniform properly in and off campus.

H. The following acts or omissions are considered serious and merit serious disciplinary action: (Suspension, Dismissal, Expulsion)

        1. Joining and organizing fraternities and sororities in and off campus. (DECS Order no. 20 series of        1991);

      2. Smoking and possession of cigarette inside the campus and within the 50 meter radius outside the campus;

       3. Vandalism, graffiti, destruction of school properties, spitting and littering anywhere inside the campus;

       4. Drinking and possession of liquor, or coming into campus under the influence of liquor or prohibited     drugs;

       5. Bringing, using or experimenting with explosive materials inside the campus, except in connection with laboratory work under the teacher’s supervision;

     6. Gambling and playing prohibited games or possession of paraphernalia for such purpose within the campus;

      7. Carrying firearms, knives or other deadly weapon whether licensed or not;

      8. Exhibiting pornographic materials such as pictures, books and videos;

      9. Possessing, distributing and taking all forms of illegal drugs and/ paraphernalia;

     10. Disrespect of teachers, or disregard of truth of moral norms;

     11. Stealing;

     12. Any form of public immorality;

     13. Interfering in any school operations/activities;

     14. Physical assault;

     15. Gross discourtesy to School Personnel, Teachers, Visitors, School Guard or students;

     16. Tampering with or falsification of school or public documents or securing or using such documents;

     17. Preventing or threatening students or faculty members or school authorities from discharging their duties;

     18. Frequent and continuous disregard of this disciplinary code or any single offense considered serious in this same code;

     19. Any serious violation of government laws in or off campus.

I. The following or any combinations are minor offenses punishable by warning and or reprimand for first commission, preventive suspension until parent or guardian is presented to the adviser.

     1. Littering and spitting anywhere inside the campus;

     2. Loitering along the corridors and stairs during class hours which tend to disturb other classes;

     3. Willful disobeying the examination rules and regulations set forth by the teacher/proctor;

     4. Non-use or improper use of I.D.; (may not be allowed to enter the campus)

     5. Incomplete or improper wearing of uniform; (may not be allowed to enter the campus)

     6. Improper haircut, dyed hair;

    7. Having unnecessary body accessories, earing for male, make-up for female (except on special occasion),         body marks or tattoos;

    8. Habitual tardiness

            (3 to 5 times – first offense)

            (6 to 10 times – second offense)

    9. Truancy and cutting classes

            (3 to 5 times – first offense)

            (6 to 10 times – second offense)

    10. Absenteeism without presenting an excuse letter from the parents;

            (3 to 5 times – first offense)

            (6 to 10 times – second offense)

    11. Disruption of classes due to unnecessary acts committed along the alleys, hallways and corridors;

    12. Classroom misbehavior;

    13. Improper use of classroom and school facilities;

    14. Cheating during quizzes and long test and examinations;

    15. Other offenses analogous to the foregoing.

J. Library rules, computer room rules, Science laboratory rules and canteen rules should be strictly observed. The person’s in-charge of said offices imposes immediate sanctions on minor infractions or refers offenders to the office of the Guidance Counselor/Prefect of Discipline.

K. The faculty room and faculty restrooms are off-limits for students.

L. Students and visitors must register their cars/vehicles to the Guard house upon entering the gate. They must park only in designated areas and avoid unnecessary blowing of horns.

M. If a teacher is not in class, the students should wait quietly inside the classroom.

N. Students can be summoned during class time orally or by means of a call slip from the Guidance Office/Office of the Prefect of Discipline/Principal’s Office.

O. In the investigation and adjudication of disciplinary cases, the following procedure should be followed:

   1. An oral report or a written complaint is submitted to the office of the Prefect of Discipline or to the Guidance or to the Guidance Counselor and the latter would endorse the case to the Disciplinary Board/Principal if necessary after investigation.

    2. The adviser should inform the student and notifies in writing the parents or guardian concerned regarding matter.

    3. A hearing should be scheduled within two days from sending of notice to the parents or guardian.

   4. The absence of the parent or the guardian during the hearing shall not affect any of the proceeding provided they are notified.

    5. The Guidance Counselor/ Prefect of Discipline /Principal shall then interview all the parties involved and conducts additional investigation as may be necessary.

   6. After the facts have been ascertained and the gravity of the offense assessed, the decision is issued outright or within a period of two days from the hearing duly approved by the principal.

   7. The parties should be given a copy of the decision within a period of three days from the time that the decision became final.

   8. The decision shall be final and executor on the date specified therein.

P. One or more of the following penalties may be imposed upon an erring student:

           a. Warning

           b. Reprimand

           c. Preventive suspension with the approval of the Principal

           d. Restitution of property or payment of fine and damages

           e. Deprivation of privileges

           f. Suspension of three days without the approval of the Division Superintendent or more than three days with such approval.

           g. Dismissal, which will permanently bar the student from enrolling in at the MNHS.

        h. Expulsion, which will permanently bar the student from all schools in the Philippine Republic. This requires DepEd Secretary’s approval.