Classroom Orientation Guide

 

  Davao Wisdom Academy Basic Education Department F. Torres St. Davao City

Teacher Adviser’s Orientation Kit 

A.  The History of Davao Wisdom Academy

The Davao Wisdom Academy was registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 28, 2001, as a non-stock, non-profit educational organization organization.. On November 15, 2001, it was officially registered under its present name, Davao Wisdom Academy, in the Department of Trade and Industry. It was officially launched on April 26, 2002 with visitors from the private and government sectors. The Academy was granted Government Permit No. 001 0 01 s. 2002 for Preschool and Elementary; and Government Permit NO. 012 s. 2002 for First Year and Second Year High School; and Government Permit No. 019 s. 2002 for Third Year and Fourth Year High School. When it started on June 17, 2002, it had 378 students from preschool to fourth year, with 16 classrooms, having one section for every year level, except for Grade 1 with sections.

B.  Davao Wisdom Academy’s Vision  Davao Wisdom Academy (DWA), a non-sectarian and socially responsible educational institution, envisions a learner who is guided by the core c ore values of Intelligence, Integrity, and IIndustry. ndustry. It looks forward for the total development of its graduates who shall s hall be recognized locally and globally for excellence and competence.

C.  Davao Wisdom Academy’s Mission  To achieve its vision, DWA commits to: 1.  Provide quality, but affordable education guided by the four pillars of learning: learning to know, k now, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be; 2.  Interact with the community and all stakeholders for unity and peace in the country and the whole world; and 3.  Lead all learners to become God-loving individuals who are spiritually and morally faithful believers, who are proud to be academically excellent skilled in their field of interest.

D.  Goals As a Filipino school, DWA ensures its learners to have quality of life, and is therefore willing to: 1.  Provide appropriate school facilities and resources for quality education, instruction and assessment adaptive to the K to 12 curriculum. 2.  Produce well-rounded individuals who are academically competent, spiritually equipped, socially aware of, and morally involved in the concerns of the global community. 3.  Recognize and retain the best ad the brightest personnel and provide for their professional growth, physical well-being, and economic stability. 4.  Strengthen partnership with the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), the alumni, and other stakeholders.

 

E.  Lupang HInirang Bayang Magiliw Perlas ng Silanganan Alab ng Puso, Sa dibdib mo’y buhay. 

Lupang Hinirang, DUyan ka ng magiting Sa manlulupig Di ka pasisiil. Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw May dilag ang tula At awit sa paglayang minamahal. Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y Tagumpay na nagniningning Ang bituin at araw niyang Kailan pa may di magdidilim. Lupa ng araw ng walhati’t pagsinta Buhay ay langit sa piling mo; Aming ligaya ng pag may mang-aapi Ang mamatay ng dahil sa’ yo.

F.  Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas Ako ay Pilipino, Buong katapatang nanunumpa Sa watawat ng Pilipinas, At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag, Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan, Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang Maka-Diyos, Maka-kalikasan, Maka tao at Maka bansa.

 

G.  Davao Wisdom Academy Hymn Guided from above Dedicate her life True Faith and Light and Love In service to Mankind. Chorus: Davao Wisdom Academy Born of Sweat and love New breed of youth you mold For unity, peace and love. Davao Wisdom Academy How lofty and bright Your dreams and future will be For God is the pillar and light (repeat chorus)

Alma Mater Dear Loyal shall we be Your wisdom, faith and care Will remain in our hearts (repeat chorus)

Coda Davao Wisdom Academy Born of sweat and love New breed of youth you mold For excellence, integrity Today and tomorrow For all the world to see

H.  Tayoy Dabawenyo

Sa dakong timog ng Mindanao May isang lungsod na hinirang Ang likas nyang kayamanan Ay walang kapantay. Mga bundok, dagat, lupain Laging sagana sa pagkain Ang magagandang tanawin Kanlungan ng aliw.

 

Mutyang lungsod ng Dabaw Sa iyong paglalakbay Sa mithing kaunlaran Ikaw ay paglilingkuran. Tayo’y Dabawenyo na tapat at totoo 

Pangarap ay matamo, Kaluwahatian mo Lungsod ng paraiso. (Repeat- Mutya Lungsod ng Dabaw)

I. 

School Logo: Distinctive Elements

A. The Greek letters at the bottom of the triangle reads SOPHIA meaning Wisdom. B. Circle meaning the full development of the student. C. The Equilateral Triangle represents Academic Excellence. D. The Holy Book means the Word of o f God. E. Laurel leaves represents the different subjects and facets of the Academy. Ac ademy. F. The torch represents the students who carries with them the ideals of the Academy.

J.  Uniform For Boys: a. White polo with the Davao Wisdom Academy seal on the left pocket. b. Navy Blue for grade 4to grade gr ade 10 Junior High School. c. Navy Blue shorts for Pre-school to grade 3. 3. d. Black leather shoes with white socks. e. Plain white undershirt The prescribe uniform for boys includes the prohibitions from wearing/s and outlandish haircuts. Fancy hairstyle or unreasonable shaving of heads is prohibited. No wearing of earing inside the campus. For Girls (Pre-school and Elementary) a. White trauvenize collar blouse with the Davao Wisdom W isdom Academy seal on the left pocket. b. Round-pleated navy blue skirt. (2 inches below the knee) c. Black leather shoes and white socks. d. ID must have worn at all times. t imes.

For Girls (High School) a. White trauvenize collar blouse with the Davao Wisdom Academy seal on o n the left pocket. b. Round-pleated checkered blue skirt. (knee length or 2 inches below the knee) c. Black leather shoes and white socks.

 

d. ID must have worn at all times. e. No wearing of make-up, nail polish, colored hair is strictly not allowed.

K.  Grading System K to 12 Base on DepEd Order 73, s 2012 and DepEd Order 8, s 2015, the school will be following the new guidelines on student’s assessment and rating outcomes based on the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.  

Assessment. Components

Purpose

Written Work (WW)

1. Assess learner’s understanding understanding of concept and application of skills in written form. 2. Prepare learner’s for quarterly assessment.  1. Involve students in the learning process individually or in

Performance Task (PT)

collaboration with teammates over a period of time. 2. Give students opportunities to demonstrate and integrate their knowledge, understanding and skills about a topics or lessons learned in a specific real-life situation by performing and/or producing evidence of their learning. 3. Give students the freedom to express their learning in appropriate and diverse ways. 4. Encourage student inquiry, integration of knowledge, understanding and skills in various contexts beyond the assessment period. Quarterly Assessment (QA)

1. Synthesize all the learning skills, concepts, and values learned in the entire quarter.

The computation of the Graded Weighted Average (GWA) for the K to 12 Curriculum for Elementary and Junior High School will be based on the transmuted grade/Final Grade per subject then get the average by adding all the subjects and divided by total number of learning areas to get the GWA. Example:

Learning Area

Quarter

Final Grade

1

2

3

4

Filipino

80

89

86

84

85

English

89

90

92

87

90

 

Mathematics

82

85

83

83

83

Science

86

87

85

84

86

90

92

91

89

91

Values

89

93

90

88

90

TLE

80

81

84

79

81

MAPEH

85

86

85

84

85

Araling Panlipunan

General Average

86

General Weighted Average: 691/8 = 86

Criteria in Rating Student Performance Components

English/AP/Filipino/Values

Science/Math

MAPEH/EPP/TLE

Written Work – It includes long quizzes and unit long test.

25%

35%

20%

45%

35%

50%

30%

30%

30%

100%

100%

100%

Performance task  –  It includes skills demonstration, group presentations and research projects. Written output may

also

be

considered

as

performance task. Quarterly Assessment in the form of objective tests, performance-based assessment or a combination thereof.

TOTAL

EXAMINATION 1. There will be 4 Preliminary Test, 4 Periodic Test and 1 Summative Test to be administered in the entire school year. 1 Preliminary Test and 1 Periodic Test per grading period while one summative test can be given during the mid of the 3rd of the 4th grading period. 2. Only students with signed Examination Permit from the Student Handbook by the cashier can take the examination. 3. Examination cannot be given ahead of the general schedule of examination. Any change of schedule within the examination period should be duly authorized by the Basic Education Director. 4. Special Examinations shall be given only to: a. Students who had been sick with a Doctor’s Certificate and had informed the Office a day before the examination.

 

b. Death and/or burial within the immediate member of the family. c. Students who officially representing the school in any competition. 5. Non-payment of accounts due should not be a reason for giving special examinations, especially to honor students. 6. A student who is caught cheating in any form will get automatically gets a grade of 65% in that particular examination and a demerit/sanction given by the Prefect of Discipline. 7. The following norms must be observed in all examinations: a. Any student who is not in complete uniform and proper haircut (male students only) will not be allowed to take the examination. b. All bags, notebooks, etc., must be placed away from the students during the examination. Teachers may designate an area to place all the things with the classroom. c. Talking and lending calculators or any examination requirement will not be allowed during the examination. d. Students who finished earlier in their examination, must review their examination paper thoroughly before submitting. They need to stay outside the classroom to review their lesson. They are not allowed to loiter and create unnecessary noise. e. Once examination started, no student is allowed to leave the classroom until the bell has rung. f. All examination papers are to be submitted at the end of the period.

Criteria for Retention and Promotion of Pupils/Students A. Final grade of 75 or higher in all learning areas allows the student to be promoted to the next grade level. For Grade 1-10, a learner who did not meet expectations in at most two learning areas must take remedial classes, Remedial classes are conducted after the Final grades have been computed. The learner must pass the remedial classes to be promoted to the next grade level. However, teachers should ensure that learners receive remediation when they earn raw scores which are consistently below expectations is written work and performance tasks by the fifth week of any quarter. This will prevent a student form failing in any learning area at the end of the year. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR EACH LEVEL Primary Elementary (Grade 3) 1.  Have completed all the requirements for the course 2.  Performed and passed the Advancement Task given by the Basic Education Office 3.  Have settled all financial and non-financial obligations with the school Intermediate Elementary (Grade 6) 1.  Have completed all the requirement for the course 2.  Have settled all financial and non-financial obligations with the school Junior High School (Grade 10) 1.  Have completed all the requirements for the course 2.  Have settled all financial and non-financial obligations with the school

 

POLICY GUIDELINESS AND AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR THE K TO 12 BASIC EDUVATION PROGRAM (DEPED ORDER 36 S.2016) CLASSROOM AWARDS

  Must have consistently and dutifully carried out the core values of the Department as indicated in the

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Report card

  Must have obtained a rating of at least 75% (Always observed) at the end of the school year   Must not have been sanctioned with offense punishable by suspension or higher

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given at the end of the school year   Will beEXCELLENCE B. ACADEMIC AWARD FOR GRADES 1 TO 12

  Given to learners who have attained an average of at least 90 and no grades below 88 all learning

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grades

  No grade below 88 in all subeject areas   Will be given within the quarter

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CUTOFF GRADE TABLE Academic Excellence Award

AGPQ

WITH HIGHEST HONORS

98-100

May Pinakamataas na Karangalan

WITH HIGH HONORS May Mataas na Karangalan

95-97

WITH HONORS

90-94

May Karangalan

C. RECOGNITION AWARD FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE

       

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Given to all learners le arners who is present in all of his/her classes, and must have no absences

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Given to encourage learners to attend and actively participate in class

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Learners who are representing the school for various purposes may also qualify for his award

Will be given at the end every quarter D. LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR GRADES 6,10 QND 12 

  Given to learners who demonstrated exemplary skills in motivating others and organizing projects that

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have significantly contributed to the betterment of the school/community

  Will be given at the completion or graduation ceremony

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Qualifications:

  Have no failing grades in all learning areas   Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction   Class officer or active member of any recognized school club, team or organization

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CRITERIA FOR LEADERSHIP AWARD Criteria

Advisers

Peers

Motivational Skills

24%

16%

Planning and Organizational Skills

24%

16%

 

Contribution to the School or the

12%

8%

60%

40%

Community TOTAL

E. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN SPECIFIC DISCIPLINES E.1 ATHLETICS 

to learners who have shown outstanding skills in athletics through participation and victories of   Given competitions

  Academic Basis: Student’s final grade in Physical Education 

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E.2 ARTS

  Given to learners who have consistently demonstrated outstanding skills in the art, above average

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creativity and craftsmanship exemplified through contribution t o school’s various functions 

  Academic basis: Students final grade in Music and Arts Contemporary Philippine Arts

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E.3 COMMUNICATION ARTS

  Given to learners who have demonstrated proficiency in any language, in written or oral, shown

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creativity in expressing ideas   Academic basis: Student’s final grade in Filipino, English or other foreign language subjects 

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E.4 SCIENCE

  Given to learners who have high academic standing in science, demonstrated passion for science

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work, shown enthusiasm and displayed inquisitiveness.

  Academic basis: students final grade in science for grades 6 to 10, or the average rating for the

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two core science subjects in SHS. E.5 MATHEMATICS

  Given to learners who have high academic standing in mathematics, demonstrated passion for

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science work, shown enthusiasm and displayed inquisitiveness. Academic basis: students final grade in science for grades 6 to 10, or the average rating for the two core science subjects in SHS. E.6 SOCIAL SCIENCES

  Given to learners who have high academic standing in social sciences, have consistently

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demonstrated the willingness and ability to contribute and participate in activities that serve the people.

  Academic basis: students final grade in science for grades 6 to 10, or the average rating for the

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two core science subjects in SHS. F. F. CO-CORRICULAR/  CO-CORRICULAR/ EXTRA-CURRICULAR AWARD

 

  A special award given to students who has the highest number of points for co-curricular and

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extra-curricular activity at the end of the year. The award may also be given for non-honors students given that have at least a grade of 88 in all subjects from the first to fourth grading period. G. G. LOYALTY  LOYALTY AWARD Given to any high school graduating student who meets the following criteria: 

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A student from pre-school to grade 12 senior high school Has not committed any major infractions according to the record of the prefect of discipline.

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Has upheld the good name of thee school

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Leads a good way of life

      

H. H. SERVICE  SERVICE AWARD Awarded to any high school graduating student who meets the following criteria:

  Has headed and participated actively in school activities   Has shown concern and willingness to extend help in whatever undertakings the school has had   Has shown exemplary conduct and lives the ideals of the academy

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  Finds pleasure in helping and serving others   Responsible and reliable in whatever task is assigned to him.

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I. I. ACADEMIC  ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AWARD A special Academic Award given to students who has been able to be a Top Ten student in one to three grading periods or four grading periods but did not meet the ac ademic requirement to be part of the honors’ list. J. J. PERFORMANCE  PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION AWARD Given to any student upon the recommendation of the subject teacher and adviser or club/organization/varsity moderator to the honor and awards committee with proof of the exemplary performance of the student that brought recognition and honor to the school. K. K. REVIEW  REVIEW ON THE DEMERIT SYSTEM presented during the general orientation/create a class agreement in making sure everyone will follow the school policies. L. CLASS L. CLASS SCHEDULES M. SCHOOL M.  SCHOOL TOUR REMINDERS:

  Classes will start on June 20, 2018 for PreSchool, Elementary, and Junior High School and July 2,

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2018 for Senior High School.

  Election of classroom officers should be one week after the start of classes.

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