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The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently disclosed some of the anticipated changes on its policy and guidelines on awards and recognition. This includes a learner needing to have at least 95% general average to qualify as candidate for honors.
The new directive is detailed in the “Learning Systems Reform Policies: Orientation for Teachers” which is being discussed on national orientations under the new DepEd three-term calendar.
Aside from having a 95% general average, the learner has to have a grade not lower than 85 in any learning area. Likewise, zero failing marks and must demonstrate good character and adherence to DepEd core values. That is for Grades 4-12.
Moreover, there are seven recognized disciplines instead of “best in subject.” These are (1) Athletics, (2) Arts, (3) Communication Arts, (4) Mathematics, (5) Science, (6) Social Sciences, and (7) Technical-Vocational.
While there are no limit to the number of awardees, there is an Awards Committee (AC) which shall review the student’s portfolio which details his/her certificates of achievement, teacher recommendations, and grades.
Moreover, DepEd will start implementing an adjusted transmutation table, such that a raw grade of 70 will now convert to a transmuted passing of 75.
For Grades 1-3, on the other hand, the education department has removed academic ranking to remove pressure and encourage love for learning. Instead, children will be given certificates for effort, good conduct, improvement, and love for learning.
While these guidelines have been discussed on national orientations, DepEd has yet to issue an official order through a memorandum. Nevertheless, these shall serve as primary guide for preparation in the coming school year, with heightened academic expectations.
Source: DepEd Tambayan, Facebook (1), Facebook (2)
