SSC HIGH SCHOOL – ACADEMICS I Academic Calendar I Appointment with Parents I Change of Address I Classroom Procedure and Management I Communication Dissemination I Contributions, Ticket Sales, etc. I Curriculum Offerings I Decorum and Behavior I Emergency Situations I Grading System I Guidelines for Appearing in Advertisements I Honors and Awards I Instructional Program I Leaving the Campus I Non-Academic Programs I Offenses and Penalties I Order and Cleanliness I Out-of-School Activities I School Discipline I Special Programs I Student Activity Program I Student Auxiliary Service I Student Personnel Service I Suspension of Classes I Tests and Examinations I

In line with its objective of providing a holistic education for its students, the High School Unit has an extensive program of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Student organizations/clubs have been set up along social, cultural, spiritual formation, communication/literary arts, athletics, educational and recreational lines to encourage students to pursue both personal and community interests.

General Guidelines

The Student activities are classified into:

1.   Extra-curricular - activities which are not directly linked to the academic subjects but are essential to the wholistic development of the students. These are initiated by and through the Student Council Organization (SCO) and the Office of Student Affairs. Supervision of extra-curricular activities shall be the responsibility of the CSA and SCO Core.

2.   Co-curricular Activities and Organizations - activities which directly enrich and complement the different subject areas. Programs of the clubs must be in accordance with the objectives of the subject area and subject to approval of the club moderator, area coordinator, Assistant Principal and Principal.  Schedules of activities are monitored by the C00rdinator of Student Affairs to prevent over-lapping. These organizations are:

    a)   ENGLISH: Blue Flame, Forensics Guild, Drama Club, Delta Chi (Debate Club), Creative
          Writers' Guild (CWG)
    b)   FILIPINO: Tinig, Pluma
    c)   SCIENCE: Science Club, Project Earth, Science Training Program (STP)
    d)   MATH: Math Club, Sigma Mu Epsilon
    e)   CLE: Benedictine Circle, Kapatid
    f)   PEHM: Sports Club, Pep Squad, Dance Club, Glee Club, Music Ensemble, Girl Scouts of
         the Philippines
    g)  THE: Culinary Arts and Crafts, Computer Club, Art Club
    h)  SOCIAL STUDIES: Kampil (Kamalayang Pilipino)

Club or Organizational Policies

1.   Each student organization shall have a faculty moderator.

2.   A student who wishes to join a club should sign up for auditions or screening at the beginning of the school year. Screening and. auditions are conducted by the club officers and moderator.

3.   A student may join a club in the middle of the school year if a club announces mid-year auditions/screening.

4.   A student may drop out from a club by submitting a formal letter to the club moderator stating her reasons for dropping out. She may not be allowed. to re-join the club during the same school year.

5.   A student may be dropped from the membership rolls in a club if the club officers and moderator find it necessary due to the following:

      a)   declining academic performance
b)   extremely poor performance and participation in club activities
c)   disciplinary record

6.   It is necessary for a student to be a member of at least one organization to acquire a place in the honor roll

7.   A student should be a member of a club since the beginning of the school year for her to become a year­end honor student and/or an awardee.

8.   A student who fails in any subject will be suspended from the club for the next quarter and must pass said subject(s) to qualify for reinstatement. A student who fails the same subject for two consecutive quarters will automatically be dropped from the club.

9.   A student may join more than one club as long as she can maintain a satisfactory academic standing.

10.  Club officers are elected at the start of the school year in the presence and under the supervision of the club moderator.

11.  Any club officer may be replaced for the following reasons:

      a)  declining academic performance
      b)  inefficiency in carrying out duties and responsibilities
      c)  disciplinary case(s)

12.  A student may hold only ONE major position in any club she joins.

13.  All student activities must have approval of the administration. Proposals for major activities must be made in writing following a given format.

14.  Organization officers must first inform and discuss with the administrators any contract they have to enter into with any company or outside groups with regard to their various projects.

15.  The Club Hour is considered a part of the academic schedule. Hence, attendance at club meetings is required. Students who are absent from or late for club meetings must submit a letter of explanation to the Moderator.

16.  Standard Operational Procedures for Student Activities and Use of Facilities:

a)   All student organizations are encouraged to pursue activities which would help realize their objectives. As part of the democratic process, students are free to conceptualize, initiate and implement activities.

b)   Clubs are required to submit formal project proposals for all major activities. These must outline the rationale, objectives, and logistics of proposed activity.

c)    A quarterly and year-end evaluation of these activities will be conducted to ensure that these are effective and relevant.

d)   Club officers/moderators should file activity sheets at least one (1) week before the activities scheduled implementation. These sheets must carry the signatures of the Moderator, CSA, Assistant Principal and Principal.

e)   Members/officers must observe given guidelines when reserving/utilizing school facilities (e.g. AVR, St. Cecilia's Hall etc.)

f)   When the activity to be held will involve/include non­members, other sectors of the community and outsiders, proper consultation/information and coordination with all concerned should be undertaken.

g)   Clubs will be given a permanent room assignment for the Club Hour. At all other times, room reservations must be accomplished at least three (3) days before the activity.

h)   Clubs are discouraged from holding activities and meetings after 5:30pm on week days and 12:00nn on Saturdays. Prior approval of the CSA must be sought if club activity/meeting will extend past these hours. At these times, the Moderator is required to be present. Exceptions are considered on a case-to-case basis.

i)    All materials to be posted on club boards must have the signature of the CSA.

j)   All reservation and requisition forms must have the necessary signatures (moderator, unit head etc.)

Other Guidelines for Student Activities

1.  Club Meetings

a)   Meetings shall be held in places designated by the Coordinator of Student Affairs

b)   SCO meetings will be held once a week. Special meetings may be called by the President during lunch break or after classes. A simple majority suffices for a quorum to make and implement decisions.

c)   The club secretary must furnish the club moderator, Assistant Principal and CSA with copies of minutes of the meeting.

d)   The Moderator shall supervise the meetings of the club he/she is moderating.

e)   Special meetings that need extra time or days must have the consent of the parents of the members.

f)   Groups other than clubs may hold meetings or practices after class hours; but a special permit must be secured from the CSA, who will assign the room to be used.

2.  Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities

a)   Moderators of the clubs or organizations together with the Area Coordinator of the subject area to which the club belongs and the CSA will supervise the planning and implementation of club activities.

b)   Performances presented to parents or other guests shall be held after class hours or at a designated time on non-class days.

c)   The use of any school facilities for all activities shall be subject to the approval of school authorities concerned.

3.  Off-campus Activities

Educational tours, field trips and other outdoor activities shall be allowed provided the following requirements are met:

a)   the objectives of the activity are spelled out

b)   the place is safe for the group

c)   the group is well-chaperoned by the teachers and if possible by some parents

d)   the written permission of parents is submitted to the teacher-in­charge at least two days before the trip

e)   the group is well-organized and informed as to the schedule of events during the activity

f)   the necessary precautions have been taken

g)   an ocular inspection of the place was conducted by responsible people prior to the activity

h)   alternatives are ready in the event that one or more factors alter the activity in any way

i)   a feasible time table is submitted

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