Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - NCR

Schools Division Office of Makati
MAKATI SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Kalayaan Avenue, South Cembo, Makati City

MAKATI SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATION

This document would provide an ADDITION, SPECIFICATION AND MODIFICATION TO THE

STUDENT HANDBOOK AND DIARY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019 duly signed by the City Mayor, Hon. Mar-
Len Abigail S. Binay and by the Schools Division Superintendent, Rita E. Riddle, CESO V. It will serve as the
guidelines, rules and regulations tailored-fit for the needs of the students of Makati Science High School
for the Academic Year 2018-2019. This set of rules follows and is based on different DepEd Orders, the
Positive Discipline Model and Child Protection Policy.

I. GENERAL POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

A. ADMISSION POLICY
(Adapted from the DepEd Order No. 41, s. 2005)

Incoming Makati Science JUNIOR High School Grade 7 students shall be admitted based on the
following requirements:

1. Student applicants must have grades of at least 85 percent in English, Mathematics, and Science
and Technology, and at least 83 percent in other subjects in the first and the second grading
periods to qualify for the Makati Science High School Admission Test. A grade obtained in the
third and fourth grading periods lower than the required grade will be a ground for
disqualification to enroll at the Makati Science High School. Student applicants must also be in
good health and of good moral character.

2. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS - The student applicant must present the following

requirements:
a. certification of good health from a government physician
b. certification of good moral character from the school principal or guidance counselor
c. statement from the parent that the student applicant has no pending application as
immigrant in the United States or any other country within the next six years
d. certification of grades in the first and the second grading periods and the general weighted
average in the fourth and fifth grades from the school principal
e. two 1”X 1” ID pictures with name tag taken within the application period.

3. Application forms can be obtained from the Guidance Office or can be downloaded at the
school’s website at http://www.makatiscience.edu.ph.

4. Test permits will be issued to the parent or guardian upon presentation of the application form
and admission test requirements.

5. ELIGIBILITY STATUS - The Makati Science High School Admission Test shall be conducted by the
Makati Science High School Admission Committee and shall include mental ability and aptitude
tests in English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Abstract Reasoning.
The final percentage score of the student examinees shall be computed as follows:
English 30%
Mathematics 30%
Science and Technology 30%
Abstract Reasoning 10%
TOTAL 100%

The top 250 of the total number of student examinees, 125 from the Makati public schools and
125 from the Makati private schools and other schools outside the city, shall be accepted as
incoming Makati Science High School grade seven students.
 Incoming Makati Science SENIOR High School Grade 11 students shall be admitted based on the
following requirements:
1. All student‒applicants should comply with the following scholastic requirements pursuant to
DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2016 entitled: “Policy Guidelines on the National Assessment of
Students Learning for the K to 12 Basic Education Program”:
a. No grade lower than eighty five (85) both in Mathematics and Science from the first to
third quarter during his/her study in Grade 10; and
b. The Career Examination results, as reflected in the National Career Assessment
Examination ‒ Certificate of Rating (NCAE‒COR) should have a percent rank of 86 and
above in the STEM subtest.
2. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS - The student‒applicant should submit the following
documentary requirements upon application:
a. Fully accomplished 2018 Admission Test for Incoming Grade Eleven (11) Students‛
Application Form
b. Original and certified true copy of Grade 10 Form 138 (Report Card);
c. Original and certified true copy of NCAE‒COR;
d. Original and certified true copy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) authenticated
Birth Certificate;
e. Certified true copy of Form 137 with Learner‛s Reference Number (LRN);
Remarks/Purpose: Senior High School Application/Admission
f. Two (2) pieces of 2 x 2 ID picture with nametag;
g. Original copy of Certificate of Good Moral Character
h. Original copy of Barangay Clearance
3. The application form can be obtained from the Guidance Office of Makati Science High School
or can be downloaded at http://makatiscience.edu.ph/old_website/html/admission-shs.html
4. ELIGIBILITY STATUS - The following students are qualified to apply for the Admission Test for
Incoming Grade Eleven (11) Students of Makati Science High School ‒ Senior High School
Program under the Academic Track ‒ Science, technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) Strand:
a. Category A: Grade Ten (10) completers of public junior high school (JHS) in the Division
of City Schools of Makati (DepEd–Makati) ‒ 60%
b. Category B: Grade Ten (10) completers of private JHS within/outside Makati, and public
JHS outside Makati ‒ 40%
5. The student‒applicant will take the Admission Test based on the schedule indicated in the test
permit. He/She should bring the following during the admission test:
a. Admission Test Permit;
b. School ID or any government‒issued ID; and
c. One (1) black ballpen
The final percentage score of the student examinees shall be computed as follows:
Science and Technology 45%
Mathematics 45%
Interview 10%
TOTAL 100%
6. ADMISSION TEST RESULTS The admission test results will be released after one (1) week. This
will be posted at the Makati Science High School Grounds, and in the school‛s official website
www.makatiscience.edu.ph

B. CONDUCT OF GENERAL ENROLLMENT AND DATE OF FIRST ATTENDANCE

(Adapted from the STUDENT HANDBOOK p. 16)

Enrolment at the Makati Science High School is considered as a formal acceptance by the students
of the obligation to faithfully carry out their responsibilities and their expression of willingness to
collaborate with the school administration, faculty and staff.

Requirements for Enrollment:

INCOMING GRADE 7
1. Report Card (Form 138)
2. PSA certified birth certificate

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 3. Admission test passers who fail to enroll on the prescribed period without valid reasons
forfeit their rights to enroll and will be replaced by those who are next in rank.

GRADE 8 to 10
1. Report Card (Form 138)
2. Five 1”X 1” ID pictures are requirements for enrolment in Grade 8 to Grade 11.
3. Students should meet the grade requirements stated in the Retention Policy (see Academic
Policies)

INCOMING GRADE 11
All Makati Science High School JHS completers are automatically qualified to enter the SHS program
of the school, provided that they will undergo the normal enrolment procedures.

Students shall enroll on the prescribed period for their particular grade or year level. Students who
fail to enroll on the given period without valid reasons forfeit their rights to enroll.

II. THE SCHOOL ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

A. CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
For Junior High School
 Filipino
 English
 Enhanced Mathematics
 Enhanced Science
 Araling Panlipunan
 Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health
 Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao
 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) – ICT
For Senior High School
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand offers the needed
curricular, co‒curricular, and extra‒curricular programs and activities for those who instead and/or
inclined to pursue baccalaureate degree programs that are geared towards the natural and physical
sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology. It includes the studying of core subjects,
contextualized subjects, applied subjects, and specialized subjects. The unique features of the STEM
strand are the following: research/capstone project and immersion program that prepare the
students for the STEM‒related tertiary program they intend to pursue.

B. SPECIAL PROGRAMS
For Junior High School
 Elective in English
o Grammar and Composition I and II
o Academic Discourse Writing
o Journalism 9 and 10
o Special Program in Foreign Language: Mandarin, French, Nihongo
 Elective in Science
o Environmental Science
o Science Research Paper Writing
o Consumer Chemistry
o Biotechnology
o Research 9
o Research 10
 Elective in Mathematics
o Statistics
o Geometry
o Trigonometry
o Analytic Geometry
 Mathematics Intensive Learning Enhancement for Students (MILES)
 Robotics Class

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C. CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
All students, regardless of creeds, beliefs, religions, are required to actively participate in school
functions, programs, projects, and activities.

Each student is required to join/ participate in at least three (3) club and organization that are DepEd-
accredited, DepEd-managed, and DepEd-recognized clubs and organizations.

D. RECOGNIZED CLUBS OR ORGANITIONS

(Adapted from Student Handbook p. 24)
The Supreme Student Government has the right to accredit and recognize clubs and organizations.

E. SPECIFICATION ON THE POLICY OF QUALIFICATION OF ELECTED OFFICERS IN CLUBS AND

ORGANIZATION
(Refer to the E.I.3. of p. 26 of the Student Handbook)
All candidates must be of good academic standing as per regulations of the Retention Policy of the school.
Students who are in probationary status shall not be allowed to run for an office.

III. ACADEMIC POLICIES

A. RETENTION POLICY
(Adapted from the DepEd Order No.41, s. 2005)
1. For a student to remain in the program, he or she should:
a. Obtain a general average of at least 85.00 percent with no final grade lower than 80.00
percent in all subjects
b. Obtain final grade of at least 85.00 percent in English, Mathematics (Basic and Add-on),
and Science and Technology (Basic and Add-on); and
c. Obtain final grade of at least 83.00 percent in other subjects

2. Failure to meet 1.a shall disqualify a student to enroll in the next year level at Makati Science
High School.

3. Failure to meet 1.b or 1.c or both shall put an incoming Grade 8 to Grade 10 student under
probationary status for a period of one year the next school year.

4. An incoming Grade 8, Grade 9 or Grade 10 student under probationary status for a period of
one year the next school year shall be required to take summer enhancement programs so that
they can catch up when they move to the next grade level.

5. An incoming Grade 8, Grade 9 or Grade 10 student may remove his or her probationary status
for a period of one year by meeting 1.a, 1.b and 1.c the next school year.

6. Failure to remove the probationary status shall disqualify a student to enroll in the next year
level at the Makati Science High School.

In the Senior High School, retention policy is not implemented.

B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

(Adapted from the DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016 and DepEd Order No. 8 s. 2015, Also refer to the p.
33 of the Student Handbook)

1. CLASSROOM AWARDS are recognition given to learners in each class or section. A simple
recognition may be given per quarter for JHS, semester for SHS, or at the end of the school year.
Awardees are given merit by adviser and/ or the subject teacher in recognition of the learners’
outstanding performance in class.

2. CONDUCT AWARDS for grades 7 – 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.

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 3. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD within the quarter is given to learners from grades 7 – 12 who
have attained an average of at least 90 and passed all learning areas (75 and above). The
students who will get a failing average (<75 average) in any of the learning areas will no longer
qualify for the award. (please refer to Table 4 of p. 34 of the Student Handbook)

4. RECOGNITION FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE is an award given at the end of every quarter. Perfect
attendance means that a learner must be present in all his/ her classes and must have NO
ABSENCES for the entire quarter. Learners who are representing the school for various purposes
(in-school and off-campus activities) may also qualify for this award provided he/ she has an
excuse letter signed by the teacher-in-charge and noted by the department head and/ or
principal.

C. ASSESSMENTS/EXAMINATIONS
Students shall take quarter examinations scheduled during the whole school year. However, a
student who, because of justifiable reasons, fails to take any examination may be given a special
examination.

The term cheating during examinations means not only an actual copying from someone but also
the possession of the examinee either in his or her person or within his or her reach of any material
related to the subject matter under examination. Giving one’s answer is also a form of cheating, as
well as providing one’s opportunity to cheat, like talking to a student, looking at, or holding other’s
paper.

D. ISSUANCES OF REPORT CARD

(Adapted from the DepEd-Makati Policies Relative to Scholastic Work)
1. Report cards (Form 138) shall be issued to parents or guardians after every grading period on
a date and time designated by the school principal.
2. All clarifications regarding grades must be brought to the office of the school principal within
one week after the release of report cards. No complaints of parents or guardians relative to
grades shall be entertained by the school principal at the end of the school year.

IV. SCHOOL SERVICES

OFFICES OR FACILITIES
1. Principal’s Office
2. Faculty Lounges
3. Guidance Office
4. Office of the Prefect of Discipline
5. Supply Room
6. Registrar and Records Office
7. E-BEIS Room
8. Audio-Visual Room
9. Library
10. Science Learning Resource Center
11. Science Laboratories
12. Computer Laboratories
13. Medical and Dental Clinic
14. Speech Lab
15. School Canteen
16. Feeding Room
17. Cooperative Canteen
18. Cooperative Store
19. SPFL Rooms
20. Robotics Room
21. Electronics Room
22. Cookery Room
23. SSG Room
24. Physical Facilities and NDRRM Room
25. Basement Parking

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V. SCHOOL POLICIES
RATIONALE
The rules and regulations in school are meant to help the students attain the goal of the Division of
City Schools of Makati. They serve definite purpose of ensuring that the environment and the school
and the classroom make learning possible and of strengthening the student’s character through
discipline. This is the spirit in which students should follow school policies.

A. POLICY ON SCHOOL UNIFORM

All public school learners are recipients of Project FREE which provides free school uniforms
(Regular Uniform, school shoes, rubber shoes, etc.) Thus, all students are expected to attend their
classes and school. (adapted by the School Board of the City of Makati) This will aso add to safety
and security protocols of the school as reviewed by the School Governing Council.

Specification and guidelines of wearing a proper school uniform of Makati Science High School
students are as follows:

Grade 7 to 10
MALE students – the prescribed white polo jacket/shirt with school patch, and dark blue straight-
cut pants. Black leather shoes and white ankle-high socks.
FEMALE students – the prescribed white blouse with lace and school patch, green and yellow
checked skirt. Black leather shoes and white ankle-high socks.

Grade 11 and 12
MALE students – the prescribed white polo jacket/shirt with school patch/school name tag and
black straight-cut pants. Black leather shoes and black ankle-high socks.
FEMALE students – the prescribed white blouse and school patch, and black pants. Black leather
shoes and black low-cut socks.

P.E. UNIFORM – shall be brought by the students for change of clothes and be worn only during
their designated P.E. Schedule. Students shall be given ample time by the P.E. Teacher to change
uniforms.

Teaching and Non-Teaching personnel are allowed to call the attention of the non-complying
student. Refer to the Security and Safety Protocol on dress code and uniforms for further
guidelines.

B. POLICY ON WEARING SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION CARDS

The students should wear their official school ID at all times. Only the prescribe ID and lanyard by
the City Government or the Schools Division Office of Makati will be considered official. Wearing
other lanyard are prohibited. Security personnel may confiscate the unauthorized lanyard and will
be returned after the school hours upon the submission of the incident report written by the
concerned student.

In case of loss, the students shall report to the Guidance Office of the incident immediately. The
Guidance Counselor shall determine if the student should be issued with new identification card
or not.

C. ABSENCES
(Refer to the guidelines on pages 40-41 of the Student Handbook)
Students shall use their Student Diary in case of absences and tardiness. Excuse letters shall be
subjected to the guidelines on absences of the Student Handbook. Parental notes or letter from
the Student Diary are not valid without the attached with the ADMISSION SLIP of the Guidance
Office.

D. TARDINESS
Any students that are considered late must secure a stub from the security personnel so they may
have it exchanged for LATE SLIP from the Guidance Office upon arrival. Student who misses Flag
Ceremony is considered late. Students are considered late once they scanned their IDs after 7:00

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 AM. Teachers should refer the student back to the guidance office unless “Late Slip” is not attached
to the Diary of the late student. For corrective measure, any student who are late twice during the
week will have Parents Conference with the Adviser. Please check the additional guidelines for
Tardiness on page 41 of the Student Handbook.

E. HAIRCUT AND GROOMING

1. For acceptable haircut for boys, please refer to page 42 of the Student Handbook. Long bangs
for boys touching their eyebrows are not allowed. Male students are encourage to use hair
products to style their hair neatly and properly.
2. Unnatural dying or distracting hair color or style of hair are not allowed.
3. Piercing for boys and multiple piercing for girls are strictly prohibited.
4. Fingernails must be clean, well trimmed and unpolished.

F. LEAVING THE CLASSROOM

(Specification from page 42 of the Student Handbook)
No student is allowed to leave the room during classes except when he or she is served an OFFICIAL
CALL SLIP signed by any of the following: Guidance Counselor or Grade Level Chairmen.

Students are not allowed to neither loiter along the corridors nor proceed to any part of the school
premises aside from their classroom without permission from the subject teacher or class officers
who can give him the CLASS PASS or HALL PASS (except for emergency cases). Two CLASS PASS or
HALL PASS will be given to each section from the Office of the Prefect of Discipline.

To excuse the student(s) for trainings, practices, and rehearsals requires an excuse letter signed by
the Teacher Assigned, and the Principal prior to their date and time of their reason for excuse.

G. USE OF CELLPHONES INTERNET, SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES, CELLPHONES AND ELECTRONIC

GADGETS
Students shall have strict compliance to this rule. Please see page 43 of the Student Handbook.

VI. DISCIPLINE POLICY

All due-process, forms, provisions and implementations the Office of the Prefect of Discipline shall be
based on the Positive Discipline Policy of the Student Handbook from pages 44 – 57.

I hereby declare that I have read the Makati Science High School’s Rules and Regulations. I ,the
undersigned, promise to abide by these.

________________________________ ________________________________
Student’s Signature over Printed Name Parent’s Signature over Printed Name
Date ___________________________ Date ___________________________

________________________________
Adviser’s Signature over Printed Name
Grade and Section _____________________
Date _______________________

EDEN F. SAMADAN
Principal I, Makati Science High School

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