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Guidelines

Rules and Regulations of the School

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Every student must know and understand the rules and regulations of the school. Accordingly, parents must also be aware of and understand these rules to enable them to guide their children.

This School Manual shall exclusively apply to all bona fide students of Benthel Asia School of Technology.

 School Attendance

All students are expected to come to school regularly and punctually every scheduled school day. Daily attendance is checked by the Class adviser or the Class Secretary.

 Attendance in Classes

Students are expected to attend classes regularly. No student may leave without the permission of the teacher.

Absence from School

A student who foresees that he/she will be absent from class on a certain date, must present to the Guidance Counselor a letter from his/her parents or guardian stating the reason why he/she intends to be absent from class.

A student who has been absent must, upon his/her return to school, present an excuse letter to his/her Class Adviser bearing the signature of his/her parent/guardian. This letter must state the reason for his/her absence. The student must secure an admission slip from the guidance office before being admitted into class.

 

Students absent from class due to an illness should submit a medical certificate attached to the excuse letter for countersigning by the Guidance Counselor. The medical certificate will be submitted to the School Clinic and will form part of the student’s medical records.

 

Punctuality

Students are expected to observe punctuality during classes, assemblies and other school activities. Tardiness is discouraged and students who are late to class without any valid reason will have sanctions. They should be inside the classroom by the time the bell rings. The following rules apply:

 

  1. A student is considered late for class if he/she is not inside the classroom or in his/her designated class area when the class bell rings.
  2. A student is considered late for assembly if he/she is not in his/her line by the time the learners are done singing the Philippine National Anthem.
  3. A student who is late for class for three (3) school days in a week is required to report to the guidance office for inquiry and counseling.
  4. Habitual tardiness is admitted to class only after a conference with parents or guardians with the principal, classroom adviser, and guidance counselor. However such tardiness is considered a serious offense.
  5. The student is considered absent if he/she arrives in school after the first subject in the morning.
  6. Five to ten (5-10) late comings without valid reasons in a quarter will have a conference with the guidance counselor for counseling and minimal sanctions.
  7. A student who incurs 15 late comings in a grading period may be placed on a disciplinary probation (community service-in campus)
  8. A student who incurs more than 15 late comings in a grading period may be placed on a disciplinary probation (community service-in campus) and a conference with school principal.
  9. Late students during morning assembly should line-up separately to serve an appropriate sanction and secure tardy slip from the Guidance office. Students who come late will not be allowed to join their class in formation. Frequent tardiness is considered a serious offense and subject to disciplinary action.

 

Assemblies

The morning assembly is held daily at 7:30 a.m. Students must display respect by listening, participating and following directions during assemblies and school programs.

 

  1. Everyone is required to attend the flag ceremony /assembly from Mondays thru Fridays. Students should go to the assembly area even before the first bell at 7:15 a.m. Class advisers should be in their respective advisory room earlier and ensure that the students assemble in line before the ceremony begins.

 

  1. Students should assemble as a section and form two lines. An arms-length distance should be observed by each student. Advisers should supervise.
  2. Students should sing the National Anthem and recite the Pledge of Allegiance in the proper way. Teachers should check that students are doing so.)

 

  1. Students should wait quietly for the program or ceremony to begin.

 

  1. During school programs, students should not boo, whistle or yell, or put down someone or any performer.

 

  1. Students are expected to follow instructions from their advisers or teacher-in-charge.

 

  1. After the assembly or program, the students return to their classrooms in silence following a one-line formation.

 

 

 

 

 

Recess / Lunch Break

During Recess time the following rules apply:

 

All students must take their recess inside the classroom with the adviser’s supervision. Students should wisely use their 20-minute break to take snacks and do their personal necessities.

 

During lunch break the following rules apply:

  1. All students are required to take their lunch inside the classroom with the class adviser.

 

  1. Students will get their lunchbox at the guardhouse in one line formation with the adviser’s supervision and must take their lunch inside the classroom. (Applicable for grades 1 and 2 only).

 

 

  1. Students who will take their lunch outside the campus must secure gate pass from the guidance or office of the registrar with the signature of the teacher adviser, the school principal, and fetcher’s signature indicating the purpose.

 

Permission to Leave School

 

  1. No student is allowed to leave the school premises without gate pass from the Guidance Office/Registrar’s office.
  2. A student who may leave school earlier than dismissal time must present an excuse letter to the Guidance office signed by the parent or the guardian and duly noted by the class adviser requesting for early dismissal.
  3. A gate pass must be properly filled up stating the reason for leaving the school and signed by the guidance counselor, teacher adviser, school principal and fetcher. The said gate pass must be presented to the guard before leaving the school premises.

 

Call / Appointment Slip

A student is pulled out from the class by the school Director, Principal or the Guidance Counselor is not considered absent from the class. He can be re-admitted to the class after presentation of a note signed by any of the above-mentioned officials.

A student who is taking a test may not be pulled out from class unless the request slip is marked “Urgent”.

 

Permission to visit the School Clinic

The student must secure the permission of the teacher by presenting a filled up infirmary slip duly signed by the school nurse.

 

Before going back to class, he/she should present the infirmary slip signed by the school nurse and present to the teacher upon returning to class.

 

Note: When a student is advised to go home, the nurse should inform the class adviser and Principal and call the parent or guardian directly and issue the gate pass.

 

Excuse from class due to illness shall be granted only upon the recommendation of the school nurse. Appointment with family doctors shall be made by the parents.

 

Afternoon Dismissal

  1. Classroom cleaning is done during afternoon dismissal under the supervision of Class adviser. The adviser ensures that the room is cleaned and well-arranged before leaving the room.
  2. The adviser or last period teacher should remind students not to leave unattended school bags to prevent them from being stolen.
  3. Students should bring all their things when they leave the classroom except for some school things that need to be stored in the classroom for daily classroom activities.
  4. Observe school curfew time (5:00 P.M.). Students who are not picked up after the dismissal should proceed and wait at the waiting area. No student will be allowed to play or loiter in the campus beyond 5:00 P.M..
  5. Students who wished to stay in a designated area in the campus beyond curfew to practice or for activities should request permission from the School Headmaster/Principal. The written request should have prior approval of the adviser.

 

Suspension of Classes

The Benthel Asia School follows orders from the Department of Education and any related government agencies concerned for class suspension in cases of typhoons, strikes and the like. Parents and students are advised to monitor any official government announcements.

 

  1. Due to natural Calamities:

 

Classes are suspended in the following levels:

Signal No. 1: Pre-School and Grade School Department
Signal No. 2: Junior High School and Senior High School Department
Signal No. 3: All Levels

 

  1. Special Cases:

If and when there will be transport strikes and if the official announcement is made while the students are already in school, classes will go on unless there is threat of danger to the lives and limbs of the students and teachers. Afternoon classes may be shortened or may be suspended. As such, parents and guardians can fetch their students.

On general strike where all transport agencies join the strike which may pose danger or risk to human lives, classes in all levels may be suspended.

Safety and Responsibility for Personal Belongings

 

  1. Prohibitions on Expensive Personal Items:

 

Students are not allowed from bringing or wearing expensive personal effects such as jewelry and expensive watches to school. Carrying large amounts of money to school is discouraged to avoid temptation for others. Expensive items brought to school will be confiscated and parents shall be required to personally redeem these items from the Guidance office. Students are also discouraged from leaving their belongings unattended.

 

 

  1. Guidelines on the Use of Mobile Phones in School:

 

Mobile phones are only allowed in school after the class dismissal. No mobile phones must be brought inside the classroom or whenever classes are still going on unless needed and are required during class discussions.

 

All mobile phones brought inside the school must be deposited to the office of the Guidance Counselor or any designated officer for safekeeping. Upon return of the unit, the phone should be directly under the care of the owner and must be responsible for its proper use.

 

Improper or irresponsible use of mobile phones will be sanctioned by the Guidance office and/or the Principal.

 

  1. Lost and Found

 

Lost and found items should be brought to the Admin office/ Guidance Office and will be placed inside the Lost & Found box.

 

Unclaimed items shall be donated to duly approved organizations.

 

The school shall not be liable for any loss or damage of personal belongings of the students found within the school premises.

 

Care for School Grounds and Property

All students are expected to help observe the cleanliness of the school grounds and its property. It is also the responsibility of the students to observe rules of cleanliness.

 

  1. Any damage to school property or property of others will be repaired at the students’ expense and will subject the student for disciplinary sanction.
  2. Damaged property such as broken window panes, tables and chairs should be reported immediately to the admin office. All students have the responsibility to report any damage done on the school property.
  3. Students are reminded not to commit any vandalism and such acts will be subject to the proper sanction.

 

Use of Sports Facilities

Students have priority over the use of the swimming pool, tennis court, soccer field, and other sports facilities. During school days, they are allowed to use the facilities with prior approval from the authorized officer and provided that it does not affect the schedule of classes, as follows:

 

Monday to Friday from 08:00 A.M. until 05:00 P.M.

Saturday from 08:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M.

 

Rules on the use of the Swimming Pool:

  1. Rest at least 30 minutes after a meal.
  2. Take a shower.
  3. Wait for instructions from instructor / coach.
  4. Report right away any untoward incidence to the instructor/coach.
  5. Keep valuables in safe place.
  6. Use appropriate swimming attire only.
  7. No diving, running, pushing on the pool area.
  8. No spitting.
  9. No eating or bringing of food and drinks in the pool area.
  10. No swimming with colds, sinus trouble or with fungal infections, open wounds and other communicable diseases.
  11. No using of pool in the absence of an instructor or/coach/lifeguard.

 

Restricted Areas

The school reserves the right to declare restricted places marked as “Restricted Area” within the campus for the welfare and safety of the students, Failure to comply on the part of the students will be considered a serious offense.

 

Smoking, Drugs and Alcoholic Beverages

Smoking, drugs and alcoholic beverages are absolutely prohibited not only within the school campus but also in the vicinity or in places considered extensions of the school. Mere possession of cigarettes and alcoholic beverages will be subject to disciplinary sanctions. Any student caught and proven smoking or drinking alcohol shall be placed under suspension. Mere possession of or ownership and/or use of prohibited drugs would mean ABSOLUTE DISMISSAL from the school after observing due process.

 

In accordance with the guidelines of R.A. 9165 on “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”, the school may conduct Drug testing among its high school students randomly.

 

The school, upon notice to parents, may also require a drug test for student under investigation for possible illegal drugs use or involvement in order to avoid drug use or dependency.

Prohibited Materials

The following materials are not allowed in school to avoid vandalism and other untoward incidents.

 

  1. Paint
  2. Tear gas
  3. Knife or sharp-pointed objects
  4. Pellet guns
  5. Flammable, hazardous or explosive materials
  6. Morally corrupting materials like gambling materials, pornographic items.

 

Buying and Selling   

Students are prohibited from buying or selling goods in school such as shoes, cards, coins for collection, shirts, etc. among themselves. They are also prohibited from selling tickets for fair, raffle, disco, movie benefit tickets without the approval of the Office of the Principal.

 

Identification Cards

All students are required to wear the official School I.D.  Students without IDs will not be allowed entry inside the campus. Only after they have secured Student pass then they will be allowed to proceed to their classes. In case of Loss, the student is required to file and present notarized affidavit of loss and pay replacement fee for issuance of temporary ID and eventually the Permanent ID.

 

Id’s with an ID Lace and holder must be worn at all times while inside the campus and, tampering of school ID’s and fraudulent use (lending or borrowing) is subject to disciplinary sanction.

 

The School Uniform and Good Grooming

 

The School Uniform

  1. Prescribed uniform for Boys

 

PRESCHOOL GRADE SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Green shorts Green long pants Green long pants Green long pants
White socks White socks White socks Black socks
Low-cut leather shoes Low-cut leather shoes Low-cut leather shoes Black leather shoes

 

 

 

 

  1. Prescribed uniform for Girls

 

PRESCHOOL GRADE SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Yellow-green straight dress Off-white blouse w/tie Off-white blouse w/tie Katrina off-white long sleeve with tie
White socks Green skirts Green skirts Katrina green skirt with belt
Black shoes White socks White socks Black socks
Black shoes Black shoes High-heeled black shoes

 

The boys are required to wear white undershirts, no colored or printed design/ letters. The girls are required to wear a white sando when wearing the school blouse and short pants underneath the skirt.

 

The students must wear the prescribed and complete uniform until they leave the school in the afternoon. The uniform should also be worn during official school activities or on occasions when students represent the school. The uniform should not be ordinarily worn in public places when not in official school activities like inside the movie house, malls, and more particularly in hang-outs and the like.

 

The uniform should be kept clean and neat at all times. Shoes should be properly polished.

 

 

Grooming/Haircut

 

Students are expected to come to school with a general appearance of cleanliness and neatness. Hair must be properly groomed, the nails kept and trimmed, clean, clipped short and without nail polish.

 

Prescribed haircut (2×3) or hairstyle for boys should be one-inch above the collar of the uniform, ears must be seen from the top, front, back or side of the head. Girls’ haircut should be kept tidy and well-combed; bangs should be clipped and must not be covering the face and eyes. Long hairs must be tied and clipped. Hair coloring and frenzy hairstyle are strictly prohibited.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guidelines for Implementing Heterogeneous groupings of Students

 

As this institution is developing for the betterment of the students, the management has decided to adapt its class groupings from homogeneous to heterogeneous particularly in elementary department. In order to develop a friendly environment among the students and to develop students’ self-esteem for they will be classified as equal group of students in a class per level.

Furthermore, this new program will be implemented to enhance students’ multiple intelligences as presented by Dr. Howard Gardner in his research at Harvard University: Linguistic, Mathematical-Logical, Spatial, Musical, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal through collaboration of different activities that is participated by heterogeneous group of students.

In connection with this, guidelines are presented to serve as bases for the teachers, the parents and the management in providing learning to the students and in categorizing students for Academic awards.

  1. Complex instructions. It involves more on the student – centered activities as they will be grouped and each member will be given a specific task in order to engage all students in the learning process. The teacher must prepare well-structured learning activities that have the following characteristics: challenging, open-ended, multi-ability based and requiring inter-dependent work.
  2. Alternative Assessment. This assessment has two categories which will be done by the teacher to test written works and performance task.

 

  • Traditional Assessment is given to the students daily, weekly or monthly to test their learning for every lesson taken up by the teacher in the class in each subject. This assessment can be done through a seatwork, quiz and periodical exams.
  • Instructional Rubrics (Ms. Heidi Goodrich Andrade of Harvard University). This makes the students’ assessment quick and efficient, and provides a clear method of reporting the students’ progress in performing each given task both individually or in a group.
  1. Academic Awards:

Every quarter each level will group students who will qualify for the awards per category as stated in the students’ handbook. The awardees will be categorized by grade level not by section.

 

 

 

 

Implementing  Guidelines in Using

Social Media

 

In the rapid changing society and adapting the outputs and benefits of the 21st century technology, BAST has acquired Technology – Based experiments and tasks for dynamic, technologically and globally oriented and competent learners especially in the use of Facebook as the most common social media interaction for the following reasons:

 

 

  • Increase parental engagement – school events and other concerns
  • Widen communication skills through student – teacher participation.
  • Clarifications on tasks, assignments, projects and other concerns which parents find it hard to personally address due to work related issues.
  • Create learners who are adept to technology with proper etiquette, discipline and right values.
  • Adhere to new and trending topics which are education pedagogy related.
  • On hand news in the cancellation of classes especially during typhoons and other natural disasters; and
  • Other educational concerns for a technologically competitive Benthelian Learner.

 

Likewise, this program particularly for Grades 4, 5, 6, Junior and Senior High school Learners will be implemented to enhance learners’ engagement to classes especially in connection with the multiple intelligences presented by Dr. Howard Gardner at Harvard University: Linguistic, Mathematical-Logical, Spatial, Musical, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal through collaboration of different activities to be participated by the 21st Century group of students.

 

In connection with this, guidelines are presented to serve as bases for the teachers, the parents and the management in providing learning to the students and in clarifying the use of Facebook in particular times and places especially where our learners are under the age of 18.

 

  1. Faculty members requiring learners to create Facebook Account must have parents’ permission.
  2. Faculty members who require learners to send tasks, assignments, and projects in Facebook must have a written dialogue with signature in the learner’s assignment notebook.
  3. When in the campus, learners can only access Facebook in the Computer Laboratory for any educational purposes with teacher’s authority.
  4. Learners must follow netiquette for proper implementation of the guidelines.
  5. The School will not tolerate parents who will use Facebook or Text Messages to set appointments to authorities. One must send a written/printed letter to the concerned person.
  6. The School will not tolerate parents who will use Facebook or any Social Media Outlet to degrade the name of the School. Otherwise, sanctions will be implemented through our legal authority after observing a due process.

The School Uniform

The boys are required to wear white undershirts, no colored or printed design/ letters. The girls are required to wear a white sando when wearing the school blouse and short pants underneath the skirt.

The students must wear the prescribed and complete uniform until they leave the school in the afternoon. The uniform should also be worn during official school activities or on occasions when students represent the school. The uniform should not be ordinarily worn in public places when not in official school activities like inside the movie house, malls, and more particularly in hang-outs and the like.

The uniform should be kept clean and neat at all times. Shoes should be properly shined.

Grooming/Haircut

Students are expected to come to school with a general appearance of cleanliness and neatness. Hair must be properly groomed, the nails kept clean, clipped short and without nail polish.

Prescribed haircut (2×3) or hairstyle for boys should be one-inch above the collar of the uniform, ears must be seen from the top, front, back or side of the head. Girls’ haircut should be kept tidy and well-combed; bangs should be clipped and must not be covering the face and eyes. Long hairs must be tied and clipped. Hair coloring and frenzy hairstyle are strictly prohibited.