D.O. 36 s. 2016 infused with D.O. 74 s. 2012.

1. D.O. 36
s. 2016
Policyguidelinesonawardsandrecognition
fortheKto12BasicEducationProgram

2. Prepared by:
MARLUBERSAMIN-CUNDANGAN, MAEd

3. “Awards and recognitionprograms
createa positive learning environment,
improvepupil/student moraleand
motivate high performance.”

4. “RATIONALE.”

5. This policy aims to give alllearners equal
opportunity to excel in relationto the
standard set by the curriculumand focus on
their ownperformance rather than to
compete with one
another.

6. It recognizes that all students have theirunique
strengths that need to be identified,
strengthened, andpubliclyacknowledged.

7. The awards aim to acknowledge and promote
student excellenceand to provide formal
recognitionof student achievements that can
motivate learners to strive for excellencein
academic, leadership, and social responsibility.

8. Learnerswho feel good about theirabilitiesand
contributions to the school and society are more
likelyto be happy, content, andmotivated. When
these learners are recognizedfor their efforts,
they willalso persist in their desire to excel.

9. The givingof awards and recognitionis butone
ofthemanywaysby which
teachers and schools provide students with
positive feedback and affirmation,
whichcan improve the learner’s confidence,self-
awareness, andenthusiasm for learning.

10. A motivating environment that promotes respect
for student diversity and dedication to learning
contributes to the creation of a positive school
climatethat supports the well-beingand
achievementof allstudents.

11. “AWARDS.”

12. CLASSROOM AWARDS
are recognitiongiven to learners in each class or
section. A simple recognitionmay be given per
quarter, semester, or at the endof the school
year.

13. Awardees are given merit by the adviser and/or
other subject teachers in
recognitionof the learners’outstanding
performancein class.

14. 1. Performance Awards
for Kindergarten
2. Conduct Awards
3. Academic Excellence
Awards
CLASSROOM AWARDS
2.1. CharacterTraitsfor
KindergartentoGrade3
2.2.ConductAwardsfor
Grades4 to12
4. Recognitionfor Perfect
Attendance
5. The HonorRoll

15. Performance
Awards for
Kindergarten
Learners

16. 1. Performance Awards for
Kindergarten Learners should
be recognized for their most
evident and most prominent
abilities.
2. Teachers will recognize
outstanding achievement of
learners based on the different
domains and/or learning
competencies of the
kindergarten curriculum at the
end of every quarter.

17. SUBJECT AWARD
Communication Arts/ Self-
Expression
Spectacular Speaker Award
Literacy (Reading and Writing) The Star Reader Award
Writing Wizard Award
Numeracy
(Mathematical Skills) MATHinik Award
Science The Little Scientist Award
Performing Arts
(Dancing and Singing) The Little Star Award
Physical Agility The Athletic Kid Award
Self-Care The Neat Kid Award
Visual Arts
(Coloring/Drawing) The Awesome Artist Award

18. Conduct
Awards

19. 2. Conduct Awards
These are given to learners who
have been observed to consistently
demonstrate the DepEd core
values (Maka-Diyos, Makatao,
Makakalikasan, Makabansa) as
translated in our Report Card.

20. 2.1. Character Traits
for Kindergarten to
Grade 3
These awards are given to
younger learners to affirm their
positive traits and attitudes or to
recognize significant improvement
in their behavior.

21. CHARACTER TRAITS FOR
KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 3 AWARDS
1. Active (participation) Spunky Spirit Award
2. Cheerfulness Sunshine Award
3. Cooperation/Team player Team Player Award
4. Friendliness Friendly Neighbor Award
5. Gentleness Peace Keeper Award
6. Hardworking Busy Bee Award
7. Helpfulness Cheerful Helper Award
8. Honesty Matapat Award
9. Initiative Sparkler Award
10. Kindness Golden Heart Award
11. Leadership True Leader Award
12. Motivation / Enthusiasm Eager Beaver Award

22. CHARACTER TRAITS FOR
KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 3 AWARDS
13. Patience Patience Advocate Award
14. Perseverance Extra Miler Award
15. Persistence Tenacious Striver Award
16. Politeness/Courtesy Courteous Kid Award
17. Responsibility Batang Maasahan Award
18. Risk taking Brave Soul Award
19. Self-discipline Prudent Worker Award
20. Sharing Great Giver Award
21. Sportsmanship Good Sport Award

23. 2.2. Conduct Awards
for Grades 4 to 12
Conduct Awards for grades 4 to 12
in each class will be given at the
end of the school year. This will be
based on the evaluation of the
adviser and subject teachers.

24. CHARACTER TRAITS FOR
GRADES 4 TO 10 AWARDS
Most Active Award Most Respectful Award
Most Attentive Award Most Diligent Award
Most Brave Award Most Trustworthy Award
Most Behaved Award Most Responsible Award
Most Cheerful Award Most Flexible Award
Most Creative Award Most Determined Award
Most Caring Award Amazing Attitude Award
Most Compassionate Award Promptness Award
Most Encouraging Person Award Environment-Friendly Award
True Leader Award Most Cooperative Award
Most Enthusiastic Award Brave Heart Award
Most Diligent Award Most Hard Working Award

25. Academic
Excellence
Award

26. 3. Academic Excellence
Award
Award for Academic Excellence
within the quarter is given to
learners from Grades 1 to 12 who
have attained an average of at least
87 and passed all learning areas.
The Average Grade per Quarter is
reported as a whole number
following DepEd Order No. 8, s.
2015.

27. Academic ExcellenceAward Average Per
Quarter*
With HighestHonors 96-100
With HighHonors 91-95
With Honors 87-90
*Hillcrest School standard for this school year.

28. Recognition
for Perfect
Attendance

29. 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 the school for
various purposes (e.g., in-school or off
campus activities, practices, sports) may also
qualify for this award.

30. The
Honor
Roll

31. The Honor Roll
The following shall be used in
determining honors:
1. Academic Excellence (7 points)
2. Co-curricular Performance
(3 points)
3. Final Ranking (7+3 points)
Reference: D.O. 74 s. 2012

32. The Honor Roll
There will be:
1. Classroom Honor Roll
(By section ranking; to be
posted in the classroom
bulletin board.)
2. Grade Level Honor Roll
(Combined sections ranking;
to be posted in the School
Lobby.)

33. The Honor Roll
To qualify for this, a learner must:
1. Have no failing grades in any of the
learning areas.
2. Have not been subjected to any
disciplinary action within the school
year.
3. Be a class officer or an active
member/officer of any recognized
school club, team, or organization.

34. GRADE
LEVEL
AWARDS

35. GRADE LEVEL AWARDS are given to
qualifiedlearners for every grade level at the end
of the school year.
Candidates for the awards are deliberatedby the
Awards Committee (AC) if they have met the
given criteria.

36. GRADE LEVEL AWARDS
The qualifierswillcome from combined sections in
the preschool andelementary. The consolidated
results
willbe used as basis in determiningthe rankingfor
The Honor Roll (D.O. 74 s. 2012).

37. GRADE LEVEL AWARDS
1. Academic Excellence
Awards
2. Leadership Award
3. Award for Outstanding
Performance in Specific
Disciplines
4. The HONOR ROLL

38. Leadership Award
1. The leadership award is given
to learners in Grades 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.

39. Leadership Award

40. Award for Outstanding Performancein
Specific Disciplines
Award
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).

41. Award for Outstanding Performancein
Specific Disciplines
Award
1. Athletics
2. Arts (e.g., visual, media, music, or
performing arts)
3. Communication Arts
4. Science
5. Mathematics
6. Social Sciences
7. Technical-Vocational Education

42. Award for Outstanding Performancein Specific Disciplines Award

43. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONis given by
the school to the learners whohave
represented and/or wonin competitions
at the district, division,regional,national,
or internationallevels.

44. What do
awardees
receive?

45. 1. Classroom Awards
The pupils/students will
receive certificates.
2. Grade Level Awards
They will receive:
a. Medals
b. Certificates
c. Plaques

46. How do
determine
awardees?

47. 1. An Awards Committee (AC)
shallbe organized by the
Principalfor eachgrade
level.
2. The committee willbe
composed of the Directress,
the Principal,the Coordinator, and the
Class Adviser.

48. 3. No member of the AC
must be relatedwithin
The second degree of consanguinityor
affinity
to any of the candidates
for awards.
4. The report on the results of the AC shallbe
signed by allmembers of the committee
and certifiedby the Principal.

49. When to
file and
settle
protests?

50. Cases of protest shall be filed by the candidate
withhis/herparent or guardian to the School Head
withinthree (3) workingdays from the
announcementand shallbe decided on by the
Principal,consideringthe recommendations of the
AC withinthree (3) workingdays from filing.