A focused study program in particular skill or knowledge areas is required to obtain a Certificate of Achievement. These are intended to formally acknowledge students’ exceptional performance and accomplishment in the areas of leadership, social responsibility, and academics, among other areas of their growth and development.
The awards are intended to inspire students to pursue greatness and take an active role in both the community and the school.
Who Can Receive A Certificate Of Achievements?
The Department of Education (DepEd) is adopting the enclosed Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K–12 Basic Education Program in accordance with the implementation of Republic Act No. 10533, also known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (K–12 Law).
All students—including transfer students—who complete the requirements, standards, and procedures outlined in this policy will be acknowledged. Any given reward may be given to two or more recipients. Nevertheless, the rewards won’t be granted if there isn’t a qualifying student.
What Awards Are Being Given?
A. Classroom Awards – During the quarter, semester, or year-end celebrations, a basic acknowledgement could be granted.
1. Performance awards for kindergarten
2. Conduct Awards
a. Character Traits for Kindergarten to Grade 3
b. Conduct Awards for Grades 4 to 12
3. Academic Excellence Award
Table1:
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Academic Excellence Award |
Average Grade per Quarter |
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With Highest Honors/May Pinakamataas na Karangalan |
98-100 |
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With high Honors/ May Mataas na Karangalan |
95-97 |
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With Honors/ May Karangalan |
90-94 |
4. Recognition of Perfect Attendance
B. Grade-level Awards – granted to eligible students at the conclusion of the academic year in each grade level.
1. Academic Excellence Award
Table 2:
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Academic Excellence Award |
General Average |
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With Highest Honors/May Pinakamataas na Karangalan |
98-100 |
|
With high Honors/ May Mataas na Karangalan |
95-97 |
|
With Honors/ May Karangalan |
90-94 |
2. Leadership Award
Table 3: Criteria for Leadership Award
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Criteria |
Weight |
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Advisers |
Peers |
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1. Motivational Skills (40%) a. Communicates effectively b. Shows initiative and responsibility c. Engages group &/or clubmates to participate actively d. Establishes collaborative relationships e. Resolves conflicts |
24% |
16% |
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2. Planning and Organizational Skills (40%) a. Creates and organizes appropriate events for the club, class, or school b. Implements planned activities effectively and efficiently. c. Monitors implementation of plans and tasks d. Manages and/or uses resources wisely |
24% |
16% |
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3. Contribution to the School and/or Community (20%) Provides services and/or carries out community- and/or school-related activities |
12% |
8% |
|
Total |
60% |
40% |
3. Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines Awards
a. Athletics
b. Arts (e.g., media, visual, performing arts, or music)
c. Communication Arts
d. Science
e. Mathematics
f. Social Sciences
g. Technical-Vocational Education
h. Award for Work Immersion
i. Award for Research or Innovation
j. Award for Club or Organization Achievement
C. Special Recognition – It is awarded by the educational institution to students who have competed at the district, division, regional, national, and international levels and/or won. This serves to openly recognize students who have uplifted the school’s reputation.
What Is Given To Achievers?
The school will present the grade-level honorees with diplomas, medals, and/or plaques carrying the Department’s official seal (DepEd Order No. 63, s. 2011). In order to maintain the honor and quality of the medals, certificates, and awards, schools must adhere to the requirements.
All recipients will get certificates detailing their particular prizes. It is crucial to remember that proportion and detail are crucial while preparing certifications. Additionally, the time and location of the school ceremony must be precise and comprehensive.
Table 4: Medal And Plaque Specific
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Award |
Technical Specifications |
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1. Academic Excellence Award |
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With highest honors |
Gold |
Medal with visible DepEd seal Diameter Size: 6cm Weight: 30g Ribbon width: 1 inch Ribbon color: depending on region |
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With high honors |
Silver |
|
|
With honors |
Bronze |
|
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2. Award for Leadership |
Gold |
Medal with visible DepEd seal Diameter Size: 6cm Weight: 30g Ribbon width: 1 inch Ribbon color: gold |
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3. Award for Work Immersion |
Gold |
Medal with visible DepEd seal Diameter Size: 5cm Weight: 25g Ribbon width: 1 inch Ribbon color: depending on region |
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4. Award for Research/Innovation |
Gold |
|
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5. Outstanding Performance in the specific learning areas award |
Gold |
|
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6. Award for Club or Organization Achievement (members from different grade levels) |
Plaque for the club/organization Certificate for each member with the school logo |
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How Do Schools Qualify An Awardees?
At the start of each school year, the principal or head of the school will form an Awards Committee (AC) for each grade level. There should only be one (1) AC organized for tiny schools. At least three members of the teaching staff, a guidance counselor, or a designated teacher must make up the committee. There should be an odd number of committee members overall. Any teacher, department head, grade-level chairman, or curriculum head may serve as the AC’s chair. No member of the AC may be connected to any of the award nominees under the second degree of consanguinity or affinity.
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Step |
Process |
Month |
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Step 1 |
Establish the processes and timelines for accepting nominations and determining qualifiers for specific awards consistent with the policy guidelines. |
May to June |
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Step 2 |
Create grading-specific rubrics for the awards |
July to August |
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Step 3 |
Request approval of procedures, schedules, and rubrics from the principal or head of the school. |
August |
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Step 4 |
Inform the school community about the authorized procedures, deadlines, and evaluation criteria. |
August |
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Step 5 |
Based on the minimal standards specified by these guidelines, accept nominations for each award from the class/club advisers. The class/club adviser recommends those who fulfill the qualifications to the AC. |
February |
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Step 6 |
Assess and select recipients for each award by comparing the learner’s portfolio (report card, certificates, and supporting materials) to the standards established by the AC. |
March |
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Step 7 |
Submit the results of the evaluation and deliberation to the school head or principal for approval. |
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Step 8 |
Make sure the school community, parents, nominees, and class advisers are informed of the evaluation and discussion outcomes (in the event of a protest, the AC will assist in resolving it promptly). |
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Step 9 |
Announce or post the final list of awardees. |
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