Awards and Recognition

DepED Order No. 36, s. 2016

Awards and Recognitions
(DepEd Order No. 36, s.2016)

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Performance Awards for Kindergarten 
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Learners in Kindergarten should be recognized for their most evident and most prominent abilities. They can also be recognized for showing significant improvement in a specific area (e.g., from having poor fine-motor skills to being able to draw or write well). Since Kindergarten learners have no numerical grades, teachers are advised to recognize outstanding achievement of learners based on the different domains and /or learning competencies of the Kindergarten curriculum at the end of every quarter.

Since all learners must be given equal opportunity to excel and demonstrate their strengths, an award may be given to more than one learner. The Awards Committee which is established by the school head or principal can choose from domains and skills listed in Appendix 1 of the DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016. They have the option to provide creative or unique titles for each award appropriate to their context and community (e.g., in mother tongue).

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Conduct Awards
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These awards are given to learners who have been observed to consistently demonstrate the DepEd and of the school core values (Maka- Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa).

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. The Awards Committee which is established by the school head or principal may choose from, but are not limited to the character traits listed in Appendix 2 of the DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016. They also have the option to provide creative or unique titles for each award appropriate to their context and community.

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Conduct Awards for Grades 4-12
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Conduct Awards for grades 4—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, using the guidelines stipulated in Section VI of DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015. Awardees must have consistently and dutifully carried out the core values of the Department as indicated in the report card. They must have obtained a rating of at least 75% “Always Observed” (AO) at the end of the school year (with at least 21 out of 28 “Always Observed” (AO) rating in the report card). They also must have not been sanctioned with offenses punishable by suspensions or higher sanction within the school year according to the Department’s service manual and child protection policies.

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Academic Excellence Award
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The Award for Academic Excellence within the quarter is given to learners from grades 1 to 12 who have attained a General Average of at least 90 and passed all learning areas with at least no grade below 85 in all subjects. This award will be given to the qualified learners at the end of the school year.

The average Grade per Quarter is reported as a whole number following DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015.

Table 1 shows the specific Academic Excellence Award given to learners who meet the following cut-off grades.

Table 1. Academic Excellence Award

Academic Excellence Award	Average Grade per Quarter	General Average
With Highest Honors/May Pinakamataas na Karangalan	98- 100	98-100
With High Honors/ May Mataas na Karangalan	95- 97	95-97
With Honors / May Karangalan	90- 94	90-94

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Recognition for Perfect Attendance
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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) may also qualify for this award.

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Leadership Award  
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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.

To qualify for this award, a learner must:

Have no failing grades in any of the learning areas.

Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction according to the Department’s service manual and child protection policies in the current school year.

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

Table 2 shows the set of criteria and weights that will be used by the advisers and peers in the evaluation and deliberation process. The school Awards Committee (AC) may opt to add more indicators based on their decision which will also be found in this Student’s Handbook. 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 shall be awarded.

Table 2. Criteria for Leadership Award

Criteria	Weight
Criteria	Advisers	Peers
Motivational Skills (40%) Communicates effectively Shows initiative and responsibility Engages group and/or club mates to participate actively Establishes collaborative relationships Resolve conflicts	24%	16%
Planning and Organizational Skills (40%) Plans and designs relevant activities for the class, club and/or school Implements planned activities effectively and efficiently Monitors implementation of plans and tasks Manages and/or uses resources wisely	24%	16%
Contribution to the School and/or Community	12%	8%
Total	60%	40%

Award for Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines

These awards are given to recognize learners in grades 6, 10 and 12 who have exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in specific disciplines. There may be more than one category of awards under each discipline. Theses disciplines are as follows;

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Athletics
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This award is given to learners who have shown outstanding skills (particularly in games and sports) through participation and victories in competitions, as well as discipline in training and sportsmanlike conduct and character.

The academic rating that will be considered for this award would be the student’s final grade in Physical Education.

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Arts
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This award is given to learners who have consistently demonstrated outstanding skills in the arts 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, or Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions for Senior High School (SHS).

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Communication Arts
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This award is given to 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 foreign-language subjects and related learning areas in Senior High School specific to the award.

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Science
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This award is given to 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 influence other students in class and the wider school community, and displayed inquisitiveness about the environment, how things work, and how natural processes occur.

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Mathematics
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This award is given to 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 for grades 6 and 10, or the average rating for the core Mathematics subjects in SHS.

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Social Sciences
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This award is given to 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 for grades 6 and 10, or the average rating for the core Social Science subjects Personal Development/Pansariling Kaunlaran and Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics) in SHS.

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Technical-Vocational Education
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This award is given to learners who have consistently exhibited exemplary skills and achievement in their area of specialization in technical-vocational (Tech-Voc) education. They have applied their knowledge and skills in Tech-Voc 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 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) for grades 6 and 10, or the average rating for the specialized Tech-Voc subjects in SHS specific to the award. 

Table 3 specifies the criteria and weights that will be used in the evaluation and deliberation process for the award for outstanding performance in specific disciplines. This award shall be given to learners who have met at least 90% (outstanding rating) of the criteria. 

Table 3.Criteria for awards for outstanding performance in specific disciplines

Criteria	Weight
Academic Rating Final grade in the learning area or average of the final grades in subjects specifically related to the award	20%
Skill in the Discipline As shown through: Output (oral or written work, projects, etc., if applicable) Membership in a club/team (if applicable) Class or school representation Winnings and awards	40%
Attitude toward the Discipline Peer evaluation (if applicable) Commendation from coach/adviser	20%
Contribution to the School related to the Discipline In any of the following: Tutorials/Coaching Performance in school’s various functions and events Products Projects Volunteer work	20%

Note: Peer evaluation is applicable to disciplines that involve collaborative work. 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.

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Award for Work Immersion
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Award for Work Immersion is specific to Senior High School (SHS) tracks. This award may be 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/s must have received high efficiency rating for their diligence and consistency in performing their duties and responsibilities throughout the immersion program. 

Only those learners who have received an outstanding academic rating in the Work Immersion subject (at least 90%) shall be awarded. This rating in the report card consists of the learner’s performance and/or output during the Work Immersion.

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Award for Research or Innovation
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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 and productivity as well as to improve the lives of the people in the school and/or community. 

Tables 4 - 5 show the set of criteria and weights that will be used in the evaluation and deliberation process for Award for Research or Innovation, respectively. Only those learners who have received at least 90% of the criteria below shall be awarded.

Table 4.Research criteria and weights

Criteria	Weight
Research Grade	20%
Output Usefulness/Significance of Research Usefulness to the school and /or community or contribution of the research to the existing body of information related to the study Rigor Soundness of methodology(research design, data collection, and data analysis)	30%
Research presentation Presentation and defense of research output	15%

Table 5. Innovation Criteria and Weights

Criteria	Weight
Output Originality or novelty of the product or service Relevance, applicability, replicability, sustainability and/or usefulness to the school and/or larger community Cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and/or practicality Environmentally safe	15 % 25% 20% 10%
Delivery or Presentation Clarity of the product development process and the innovative features shown during presentation Acceptability of the innovation to the target beneficiaries	10% 5%
Study or Research	15%

Award for Club or Organization Achievement

This award is given to a duly recognized club or organization that has created positive impact on the school and/or community it serves through the implementation of all its planned projects and activities, provided strong support to the implementation of the school activities and attainment of the school’s objectives, and taken great strides to help its members develop their potentials.  

Table 6 shows the set of criteria and weights that will be used in the evaluation and deliberation process for this award. Only those clubs or organizations that have received at least 90% of the criteria below shall be awarded.

Table 6. Criteria and weights for awards for Club or Organization Achievement

Criteria	Weight
Club/Organization Performance Plans and develops club/organization’s objectives Implements projects and activities, and delivers services based on the club/organization’s objectives and plans Manages and/or uses resources wisely Shows teamwork and collaboration among its members	50%
Exemplary Output	30%
Contribution to the School or Community	20%

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Special Recognition 
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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.

Table 7 shows the medal specifications for each of the awards.

Medal and plaque specifications

Award	Technical Specifications
Academic Excellence Award With highest honors	Gold Medal
With high honors	Silver Medal
With honors	Bronze Medal
Award for Leadership	Gold Medal
Award for Work Immersion	Gold Medal
Award for Research/Innovation	Gold Medal
Award for Outstanding Performance in the specific learning areas	Gold Medal
Award for Club or Organization Achievement (members from different grade levels)	Gold Medal/ Plaque for the club/organization

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