Learner Formation

School Year
2018-2019
PUNITIVE DISCIPLINE FORMATIVE DISCIPLINE

Relies on judgement and penalty Relies on encouraging the child

for a wrong behavior to reflect on what caused the
wrong behavior and change it
STRICTNESS • Order without freedom
(excessive control) • No choices
• “You do it because you were told
so”

PERMISSIVENSESS • Freedom without order

(no limits) • Unlimited choices
• “You can do anything you want”

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE • Freedom with order

(authoritative; kindness and • Limited choices
firmness as the same time) • “You can choose within limits that
show respect for all”
Changes in Terminology
Discipline Coordinator Prefect of Learner Formation (PLF)
Discipline Committee Formation Committee
Offenses Deviation
Penalties Formation
Off Campus Suspension Preventive Rest
In Campus Suspension Formation Programs
Dismissal Recommendation to Transfer
Discipline Coordinator Prefect of Learner
Formation
LAS PINAS

Ms. Maria Theresa Mr. Ricaredo Ollano

Travezonda High School
Grade School
CAVITE

Ms. Bernadette Dr. Rene Altura

Nave High School
Grade School
Infractions
NEW
OLD
1. Extremely Serious
Offenses (9)
2. Serious Offenses (27)
3. Less Serious Offenses (26)

Institutional Behavioral Norms (IBN)

 Instead of identifying what is bad behavior …

INSTITUTIONAL BEHAVIORAL NORMS

This is a list acceptable attitudes and

behaviors which is the hallmark of expected
behavior from all members of the
Elizabeth Seton School community.
 Institutional Norms of Behavior
A Setonian learner …
(IBN)


1. Is a God-loving and obedient follower of the Catholic Faith

2. Is respectful of himself and others in words and in deeds
3. Is well-mannered
4. Is honest
5. Is punctual
6. Helps in the upkeep of an orderly and neat environment
7. Is a responsible learner
8. Is mindful of the reputation of the school
9. Uses technology and social media responsibly
10. Observes rules and regulations
IBN will be incorporated in the Homeroom
discussions beginning of the year.

A ritualistic celebration will be held for

each class before the IBN is placed in
the classroom.
  Institutional Behavioral Norms (IBN)

1. Is God-loving and an obedient follower of the Catholic Faith

and is expected to:
•
observe routine Catholic practices (i.e. praying the
angelus and praying before meals)
•
actively participate during Eucharistic masses and
other religious activities
2. Is respectful of himself and others in words and in deeds
and is expected to:
•
acknowledge and greet everyone around him
•
use polite words communicating (i.e. “please”, “po” and
“opo”)
•
refrains from using foul language, name-calling and the
like
•
argue thoughtfully and is conscious of the well-being of
the other despite disagreement
•
respect his body and others
3. Is well-mannered
and is expected to:
•
exhibit/display behavior/decorum appropriate for the
occasion/situation
•
speaks in appropriate tone
•
seek permission, when necessary
4. Is honest
a learner is expected to:
•
be truthful and not lie
•
only keep and use things that belong to
him/her
•
recognize ideas of others and uses
citations accordingly
 5. Is punctual
and is expected to:
•
be in school before the getting ready period
•
be in each class before the teacher arrives
•
submit class requirements and documents on
time

6. Helps in the upkeep of an orderly and neat environment

and is expected to:
•
put things back in order
•
eat only in designated areas
•
pick up trash lying around and disposed them in
the proper trash bins
7. Is a responsible learner
a learner is expected to:
•
actively participate in class and all different school
activities/programs
•
come to school with prescribed assignment and/or things
to bring
•
stay with his class/house during activities
8. Is mindful of the school’s reputation
and is expected to keep the good name of the Elizabeth
Seton School
9. Uses Social Media and Technology responsibly
and is expected to know and follow:
•
abide by the rules and regulations stipulated by
different social media sites for its users
•
be positive and use social media as an avenue to
spread happiness
•
filter posts in social media ensuring that the context
of information / image released is truthful, fair, lawful
and does not discriminate against others
10. Observes rules and regulations
and is expected to know and follow:
•
the Philippine Laws
•
Institutional Rules and Regulations
•
the School’s Dress Code
•
the School’s Attendance policies
•
classroom rules and regulations
•
rules and regulations of each division / department /
office
Philippine Laws
1. Violation of laws on drugs: R.A. 9165 – Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
of 2002
2. Violation of laws on alcoholic beverage: P.D. 1619 – Penalizing the Use or
Possession of the Unauthorized Sale to Minors of Volatile Substances for the
Purpose of Inducing Intoxication or in Any Manner Changing, Distorting, or
Disturbing the Auditory, Visual or Mental Process
3. Violation of laws on cigarettes: R.A. 9211 – An Act Regulating the Packaging,
Use, Sale Distribution and Advertisements of Tobacco Products and For Other
Purposes \
4. Truancy: D.O. 86, s. 2010 – Prohibiting Students in Public and Private
Elementary and Secondary Schools from Going to Computer Shops, Malls,
Theaters, and the Likes During Their Class Hours
5. Joining Fraternities and/or Sororities: R.A. 8049 – An Act Regulating Hazing
and Other Forms of Initiation Rites in Fraternities, Sororities, and
Organizations and Providing Penalties Therefore
6. Illegal Sexual Activities: R.A. 9995 – Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of
2009
Philippine Laws
7. Cybercrime:
. R.A. 10175 – Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
. Writ of Habeas Data, s. 2018
8. Bullying:
 R.A. 10627 – Anti-Bullying Act of 2013
 D.O. No. 40, s. 2012 – DepEd Child Protection Policy
9. Illegal Gambling: E.O. 13, s. 2017
10. Illegal Possession of Weapon: Batas Pambansa No. 6
Reporting Deviations
A learner accused of deviating from IBN may be reported to
the PLF by any member of the school community.

A report, to be considered valid, must be done in writing

In cases where a Deviation Report is to be completed by a

learner, the written deviation report must:
(1) be completed in the presence of; and
(2) signed by the learner’s parent or guardian before it is
accepted.
Deviation
Report
A document used to
report a witnessed or
known deviation of a
learner.
  Major Deviation  Minor Deviation
 Student infraction that  Student infraction that
was performed with was committed on whim
premeditation, malice or after provocation based
and/or consciousness of on poor judgement and/or
the serious negative wrongful assessment of
consequences of the consequences
action to self and/or
others
 Singular / Minor
Deviation Class Adviser
Does it violate the
Student Their role is to
IBN
Deviation Prefect for Learner decide who best
Multiple / Major Formation could help the
Deviation student

CHILD PROTECTION The deviation is major and

COMMITTEE warrants the safety and security of
the/a child

FORMATION COMMITTEE The deviation is major

In Campus Logical
Service Consequence
The deviation is minor
After Class Mentoring
Formation Referral
Sanctions
OLD NEW
1. Expulsion 1. Recommendation to Transfer
2. Exclusion 2. Preventive Rest
3. Suspension 3. After Class Formation
4. Compliance with Logical Consequence
5. Mentoring / Counseling Referral
6. Loss of Privilege
7. Demerit from ECQ and/or MS
8. Confiscation
9. Reflection
 Cases of
Major
Deviation
HS PLF GS PLF

Learner Formation Committee

Composition
(1) *Prefect for Learner Formation – of the other division
(2) Random Regular Faculty in the same division
 In relation to Chairmanship of Formation Committee
(for other Divisions)
 Facilitates fair hearings / investigation / case reviews
 Oversees and supervises the decision-making process and
ensures its legal soundness and fairness to all parties
concerned
 Prepares committee decisions for approval

Period of Investigation and Review

10 DAYS
Legal Guardian
On occasions when parent’s participation is required by the
school, an unavailable parent may be substituted by a duly
appointed legal guardian who must be at least twenty-one
(21) years old. The appointment of a guardian is recognized by
the school if:

 There is a signed written endorsement from the parent; or

 The name of the guardian is present in the learner’s
Permanent Record
 
 
In lieu of parents or an appointed guardian, Article 216 of the
Family Code gives the following persons substitute parental
authority over the learner in the order indicated:
 The surviving grandparent;
 The oldest brother or sister, over twenty-one (21) years
of age, unless unfit or disqualified; and
 The child's actual custodian, over twenty-one (21) years
of age, unless unfit or disqualified.
A child who deviates
from Norm

FORMATION
The point of Formation Programs

Teach the child the rise

above his situation and
help him/her do better.
 1. Help
HEL the child realize his
deviation
P from the norm
2. Help
HEL the child to find ways to
correct
P / learn from the
deviation
3. Help
HEL the child internalize what
heP has learned
Prefect of Learner Formation
Formation Plan
Set of programs formulated by
either the PLF or the
Formation Committee to help
the learner develop the
necessary skills to
acknowledge the deviation and
learn from it.
1. Loss of Privilege
The permission granted by the school to use facilities,
technology and/or access information and sites are bound by
rules and regulations. When a learner fails to observe these,
the school reserves the right to temporarily withhold the
privilege of use.

i.e. Deviation from Proper Use of Technology & Social Media

•
Loss of internet access for Five (5) days

Deviation from Upkeep of an Orderly Environment

•
Prescription to only eat lunch at the canteen for two (2) days
2. Confiscation
Any school authority can confiscate an item from a learner if
possession, in the first place, is unauthorized and prohibited by
the school.  

The only items to be confiscated:

pornographic materials, deadly weapons, and illegal substances
(i.e. cigarette and drugs).

Surrender all confiscated items to the PLF.

3. After Class Formation
In coordination with the Campus Ministry, learners recommended
to attend After Class Formation attend a 45-minute to 60-minute
modular program with the Campus Ministry.

The session is used to allow the learners to contemplate on the

consequence of his actions / decisions in the presence of a
Spiritual Formator.

Includes:
 Spiritual discussion / mentoring
 Service to church / chapel
4. Logical Consequence
Logical consequences are ways in which adults structure
learning opportunities for children. The goal of logical
consequences is to stop children's misbehavior and help them
make more constructive choices.

Logical consequence is not a solution for all types of

infraction. If there is no obvious consequence to an
infraction, it might not be the appropriate choice to
correct the behavior.
 Examples of Logical Consequences

i.e. Deviation from Upkeep of an Orderly Environment (Littering)

•
Assignment to keep a specific area litter-free during recess

Deviation from Being Punctual

•
Assignment as morning attendance checker for three (3) days

Deviation from Being Honest (cheating)

•
Test retake

Related. Respectful. Reasonable

5. Mentoring / Counseling Referral
On occasions when a student’s infraction is associated to any
form of emotional or psychological stress, the PLF may
recommend the child to attend a mentoring or counseling
session with the assigned personnel from the Center for
Student-Wellbeing.

For extremely sensitive cases and/or for cases

repetitive infractions, the student maybe required
to complete external counseling.
6. Preventive Rest
Learners whose infractions warrant temporary absence from
the school because of potential harm or threat to self, others,
or the institution, may after due process be recommended to
undergo preventive rest. This entails a period of absence from
school to be supervised by his parent/guardian.

A learner placed on preventive rest will not be given

a demerit in attendance and may be allowed to take missed
assignments and tests upon reporting to school depending on
the nature of the formation.
 7. Demerit from ECQ and/or MS
As a natural consequence, deviations from IBN may warrant a demerit
on the learner’s report card. It shall be the discretion of the PLF to
recommend in which area of Essential Character Quality (ECQ) and/or
Megaskill (MS) the deviation will be reflected.

8 Essential Character Qualities (ECQ) 7 Megaskills (MS)

Honesty Reflection Motivation Collaboration
Respect Responsibility Confidence Problem Solving
Gratitude Perseverance Initiative Creativity
Caring Prudence Focus
8. Reflection
To conclude every case / infraction, a student will be required
to complete a reflection signed and acknowledged by the
parent/guardian.

Includes AGE APPROPRIATE:

 Assessment of the infraction
 Lesson learned
 Commitment for improvement
9. Recommendation to Transfer
As an extreme and final solution,
recommendation to transfer
maybe given to a learner who has
exceedingly or repeatedly
deviated from IBN after
exhausting all possible formation
options and after due process.
Communication with Parents

ESS Planner PLF Sealed Letter