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### **Awards and Recognition at School: A 3,000-Word Essay**

**Introduction: The Role of Awards in Schools**

Awards and recognition play an integral role in the educational system. They serve as external affirmations of a student’s accomplishments, motivating both the recipients and their peers. While education is meant to be an enriching and fulfilling journey in itself, receiving awards can provide students with a sense of achievement, helping them to set goals, boost self-esteem, and work towards academic and extracurricular excellence.

In this essay, we will explore the history, purpose, types, and impacts of awards and recognition in school environments. We will also consider potential downsides and challenges associated with awards in schools, such as the potential for overemphasis on competition or pressure on students. Ultimately, we will examine how schools can foster a balanced, inclusive approach to recognizing student achievement.

### **1. History of Awards and Recognition in Schools**

The concept of rewarding academic achievement dates back centuries, with formal recognition systems evolving along with educational institutions themselves. In ancient Greece, for instance, scholars were recognized for their intellectual contributions, though education was often reserved for the elite. As schooling became more accessible to the general public, societies recognized the need for more formal systems to incentivize academic success and personal development.

In the modern era, schools adopted awards as a way to encourage students to strive for excellence across various domains—academic, athletic, artistic, and extracurricular. Over time, awards and recognition became institutionalized, often symbolized by certificates, medals, scholarships, and other accolades.

The trend continues today, but with broader implications. As schools increasingly focus on holistic development, they now recognize not just academic prowess but also leadership qualities, social contributions, and other non-academic achievements. Awards have become a key component of how students perceive success in their academic careers.

### **2. Purpose of Awards and Recognition in Schools**

#### **2.1. Motivation and Encouragement**

One of the primary purposes of awards and recognition in schools is to motivate students. Recognizing hard work and dedication can spur students to continue working toward excellence. The possibility of receiving an award often acts as an incentive for students to push themselves academically or to participate in extracurricular activities they might not otherwise explore.

Awards provide tangible goals. Students who might feel uncertain about their academic or personal capabilities can find reassurance and purpose in striving for a concrete milestone. Receiving recognition also validates their efforts, reinforcing the importance of perseverance.

#### **2.2. Boosting Self-Esteem and Confidence**

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1. Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program MAY T. GUISING Teacher III

2. DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016 Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program

3. All learners, including transferees , who have met the standards, criteria and guidelines set by this policy shall be recognized. There can be two or more recipients of any award . However, should there be no qualified learner, the awards shall not be given.

4. Classroom Awards Grade-Level Awards Special Recognition What awards do we give?

5. What awards do we give? Classroom Awards are recognition given to learners in each class or section. may be given per quarter, semester, or at the end of the school year. Awardees are given merit by the adviser and/or other subject teachers in recognition of the learners’ outstanding performance in class.

6. What awards do we give? Classroom Awards 1. Performance Awards for Kindergarten 2. Conduct Awards – 2.1. Character Traits for K to Grade 3 2.2. Conduct Awards for Grades 4 to 12 3. Academic Excellence Award 4. Recognition for Perfect Attendance

7. Classroom Awards 2. Conduct Awards – 2.1. Character Traits for K to Grade 3 2.2. Conduct Awards for Grades 4 to 12

8. Classroom Awards 2.1. Character Traits for K to Grade 3

9. Classroom Awards 2.1. Character Traits for K to Grade 3

10. Classroom Awards 2. Conduct Awards – 2.1. Character Traits for K to Grade 3 2.2. Conduct Awards for Grades 4 to 12 Given at the end of the school year Based on the evaluation of the adviser and subject teachers Obtained by an awardee with: at least 75% (21 out of 28) AO rating in the report card no sanctions within the school year

11. Classroom Awards

12. Classroom Awards 3. Academic Excellence Award Given to learners within the quarter from Grades 1 to 12, with an average of at least 90 and passed all learning areas Academic Excellence Award Ave. Grade per Quarter With Highest Honors ( May Pinakamataas na Karangalan) 98 – 100 With High Honors ( May Mataas na Karangalan) 95 – 97 With Honors ( May Karangalan) 90 – 94 Note: The Average Grade per Quarter is reported as a whole number following DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015.

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14. 89.75=90 With Honors 90.125 = 90 Not an Awardee (with failing grade) 90.50=91 With Honors

15. Classroom Awards Recognition for Perfect Attendance Given at the end of every quarter Obtained by a learner who: Is present in all of his/her classes Has no absences for the entire quarter May be given to learners who are representing the school for various purposes

16. Classroom Awards Grade-Level Awards Special Recognition What awards do we give?

17. What awards do we give? Given to qualified learners for every grade level at the end of the school year , as recommended by the Awards Committee (AC) Leadership Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines Work Immersion Grade-level Awards Research or Innovation Club or Organization Achievement Academic Excellence

18. Grade-Level Awards Academic Excellence Award Given at the end of the school year Awarded to learners from Grades 1 to 12, with an average of at least 90 and a passing Final Grade in all learning areas Academic Excellence Award Average Grade per Quarter With Highest Honors ( May Pinakamataas na Karangalan) 98 – 100 With High Honors ( May Mataas na Karangalan) 95 – 97 With Honors ( May Karangalan) 90 – 94 Note: The General Average is reported as a whole number following DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015. The class advisers will give to the AC the list of qualified learners to be awarded.

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20. Awardee Not an Awardee Awardee Not an Awardee

21. What awards do we give? Given to qualified learners for every grade level at the end of the school year , as recommended by the Awards Committee (AC) Academic Excellence Outstanding Performance in Specific Disciplines Work Immersion Grade-level Awards Research or Innovation Club or Organization Achievement Leadership

22. Grade-level Awards Given to Grades 6, 10 and 12 learners, during the completion or graduation ceremony Obtained by a learner who must: Have no failing grades in any of the learning areas Have not committed any offense punishable by suspension or higher sanction in the current SY Be a class officer or an active member/officer of any recognized school club, team or organization Leadership Award

23. EXAMPLE Grades Officer/Member of the organization? COMMITTED ANY OFFENSE? SCORE IN THE CRITERIA REMARKS STUDENT A Gen.Ave.= 90 with no failing grades YES, YES, 90 NOT AN AWARDEE STUDENT B Gen.Ave.= 90 with no failing grades NO NO 92 NOT AN AWARDEE STUDENT C Gen.Ave.= 90 with no failing grades YES NO 85 NOT AN AWARDEE STUDENT D Gen.Ave.= 87 with no failing grades YES NO 90 AWARDEE STUDENT E Gen.Ave.= 90, with 1 subject which Grade is 75 YES NO 90 AWARDEE STUDENT F Gen.Ave.= 94, with 1 subject which Grade is 79 YES NO 90 AWARDEE STUDENT G Gen.Ave.= 90, with 1 subject which Grade is 73 YES NO 90 NOT AN AWARDEE

24. Classroom Awards Grade-Level Awards Special Recognition What awards do we give?

25. What awards do we give? Given to learners who have represented and/or demonstrated exemplary performance in DepEd-recognized activities at various levels Given to publicly affirm and acknowledge the contribution of the awardees in giving honor to the school (To be done during a flag ceremony or in a school-awarding ceremony) Special Recognition

26. Special Recognition Awards from external sponsors, partners, and donors shall be regulated by the school , subject to compliance with the policy guidelines. These should be consistent with the DepEd’s Vision, Mission and Core Values , and must be named after the trait, value or achievement recognized, or an esteemed person who is deceased.

27. What do awardees receive? Certificates Medals Plaques All must bear the DepEd official seal (DO No. 63, s. 2011)

28. What do awardees receive?

29. How do schools determine awardees? Awards Committee (AC) Organized by the SH or principal in every school for each grade level at the beginning of the SY Composed of at least 3 members from the teaching staff, guidance counselor or designated teacher Chaired by any of the teachers, department head, grade-level, chairperson, or curriculum head - No member of the AC must be related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to any of the candidates for awards.