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1. WELCOME TO SAINT MARTIN ACADEMY INC.

2. CLASSROOM ORIENTATION

3. HISTORY OF SAINT MARTIN ACADEMY INC. Saint Martin Academy, Inc. was formerly Saint Martin Parochial School, and it started as a Pre-School. Msgr. Jesus Frantilla , zealous parish priest of St. Martin of Tours, Dumalag founded it on October 26, 1947. Through the founder’s genuine paternal devotion and spirit of generosity towards the education of the youth in the mission area, Saint Martin Academy has withstood the test not only the time but also of financial difficulties. Shortly, after it was founded, the school was turned over to the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines.

4. SCHOOL ZEAL The official seal of the school depicts a Dominican Cross. The Dominican Cross is encircled with the Latin Dominican Motto Laudare , Benedicere and Praedicare . This is a sacred task of every Dominican to praise God ( laudare ), to bless ( benedicere ), and to preach ( praedicare ). The star is a sign of enlightenment as stars do give light during the night. The school is a star in the midst of the community where it belongs. The star indicates the evangelization that members of the whole academic community should take upon themselves through preaching and witnessing.

5. SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY VISION MISSION CORE VALUES

6. PHILOSOPHY (CREED) We believe in the Christ – centered education which adheres to the Truth, commitment to service, compassion for others, and the authentic witnessing of the Gospel-values, as exemplified by the Blessed Virgin Mary.

7. VISION We, at Saint Martin Academy, Inc., are channels of faith and bearers of Truth, whose lives are characterize by filial devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, by assiduous study and by compassionate and joyful service to the church and the society.

8. MISSION Inspired by the charism of St. Dominic and Mother Rosario, we, at Saint Martin Academy, Inc., participates in the evangelizing mission of the Church through a value-laden and quality education.

9. CORE VALUES TRUTH COMPASSIONATE SERVICE SPIRITUALITY DEVOTION TO THE BLESSEED VIRGIN MARY JOY EXCELLENCE

10. REMINDERS! SCHOOL POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATION

11. Section 1. School Uniform 1.1 All pupils and students are required to wear the official school uniform during school days and during official school functions and assemblies, whether outside the campus.

12. Section 2. Identification Card (ID) 2.1. The School I.D. is part of the official school uniform. All students are required to wear the official ID in the school campus. It shall be worn properly at all times while inside the school premises. It must be free from all ornaments and trinkets or decorations.

13. Section 3. Haircut and Grooming 3.1. Hair should be neat and well-groomed and should retain its natural color. 3.2. The acceptable haircut for male students shall be: At least one (1) inch above the ear and three (3) inches above the collar line (RMBE sec. 157.2 per .3) Not more than 2 inches length of hair on top of the head. The bangs should not go beyond the eyebrows when pulled down.

14. Section 4. Attendance, Punctuality and Absences School Attendance Regular attendance is a must for all students . A student who has been absent from school should present to the Prefect of Discipline an excuse letter duly signed by his/ her parent/guardian.

15. Section 4. Attendance, Punctuality and Absences Punctuality A student is considered late for school if he/she is not within the school campus by 7:30 in the morning. A student is considered late for assembly if he/she is not in his/her line by the time the bell rings at 7:15. Students are to serve fifteen (15) minutes of school community service for an unexcused tardiness.

16. Section 4. Attendance, Punctuality and Absences Absences A students who incurs of more than twenty percent (20%) if the prescribe numbers of class or laboratory periods during the school year should be given a failing grade and given no credit for the subject. (RMBE sec 157.1 par. 1)

17. Section 5. Bell System Three (3) long rings (warning bell) warns students to prepare five (5) minutes before the start of the morning assembly/classes One (1) long ring signals the start of classes One (1) minute long ring signals an earthquake and students are advised to follow earthquake drill procedures One (1) minute broken ring signals fire and advised the students to leave the building in an orderly manner Three (3) short rings signals the start of Angelus and Three O’clock Prayer DAILY TIME SCHEDULE (schedule of each school) REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS (7:30AM-4:30PM)

18. Section 6. Morning Ceremonies and Assemblies Attentive and active participation in the flag ceremony is a manifestation of one’s love and allegiance to the country . Assemblies are convened for ceremonies, announcements, programs, reading of honors, liturgical services, contests, and other common activities sanctioned by the school principal .

19. Section 7. Class Movement to Other Areas in School Whenever the whole class leaves the classroom for another area, students are to form two lines and proceed quietly.

20. Section 8. Homeroom Period Homeroom Period is supervised by the Class Adviser. This is held daily for at least 15 minutes right after the morning assemblies and before the first period of the day.

21. Section 9. Recess and Lunch Break Leaving the campus during recess or lunch break is not allowed . Students may take their snacks or lunch at the cafeteria or inside their classroom. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the stairways and corridors.

22. Section 10. Calling Out Students from Class Only the Principal, Prefect of Discipline, and the Guidance Counselor, or by their instruction, may a student by call out of class . A Permit Slip is presented to the teacher to inform him/her of the need for the student to leave the class.

23. Section 11. Permission to Leave the Classroom The following procedures have to be observed by a student who needs to leave the classroom: 1 . The student secures the explicit permission of the teacher. 2 . The class monitor fills out the Permit-to-Leave-the-Room slip. 3 . The class monitor lists the name on the Attendance Sheet. 4 . The student asks the person with whom he/she transacted business to sign the permit slip before he/she goes back to class. 5 . The slip is presented to his/her teacher who in turn gives it to the monitor .

24. Section 12. Permission to Leave the School No student may leave the school premises between arrival (7:15 AM) and dismissal time (4:00 PM) without the explicit permission from the Principal and the Prefect of Discipline.

25. Section 13. Campus Security (RMBE sec. 159) Only bonafide students of the school shall be allowed inside the school campus.

26. Section 14. Leave of Absence of Students Leave of absence is a special privilege granted to a student only for the following reasons: 1 . Sickness which prevents the student from attending classes ; 2 . Participation in official school events (academics & sports ); or 3 . Urgent personal reasons

27. Section 15. School Clinic The Clinic is a place for sick people to rest and/or get medical attention.

28. Section 16. Reporting to School After an Absence Due to Illness When a student reports to school after an absence due to illness, he/she shall present a medical certificate to the Principal and PDO upon arrival.

29. Section 17. Curfew School-wide curfew starts at 6:00 in the evening. However, thirty (30) minutes after the last period of the day, classrooms will be closed and corridors are considered off-limits to students.

30. Section 18. Suspension and Resumption of Classes Suspension of Classes Due to Weather Disturbances and Other Calamities

31. Section 19. System of Communication Public Address (PA) System Bulletin Boards Circular for Parents

32. Section 20. Search or Inspection When the exigencies of the circumstances or when there is a reasonable ground or suspicion to believe that a student may have in his/her locker, desk, drawer, bag or attaché case any object or property, the possession of which constitutes a violation of law and/or existing rules and regulation of the school, the Prefect of Discipline or the teacher on-duty may conduct a search and/or inspection of any locker, desk, drawer, bag or attaché case in the presence of the student and the class advisor as witness.

33. Section 21. Use and Care of School Property Students are expected to take pride in their school by handling school properties/facilities with care and keeping the campus and the buildings neat and clean . Classroom Building and Furniture Gymnasium and Playing Fields Sports and Athletic Equipment Audio Visual Room and Auditorium Library and Learning Resource Center

34. Section 22. Restricted Areas Students may not enter restricted areas unless they are transacting official business there. The following are restricted areas : 1 . Administration building and offices 2 . Maintenance and repair shop 3 . Faculty Room 4 . Facilities reserved for faculty and staff 5 . Sisters convent

35. Section 23. Care of Personal Belongings Students are required to keep their personal belongings and to exercise due diligence to prevent loss .

36. Section 24. Lost and Found Items Lost-and-found items should be turned over as soon as possible to the Prefect of Discipline’s Office.

37. Section 25. Gift – Giving Students and their parents are strongly discouraged from giving gifts of any form to teachers and staff. This is in conformity to an existing policy of the Department of Education and the provisions of the Education Act of 1982 (BP 232).

38. Section 26. Use of School Name and Sea Students, whether as individual or as groups, may not use the name and/or seal of the school for any activity, and/or in any printed material e.g. T-shirt, jacket, caps, etc. without the explicit authorization of the school .

39. Section 27. Cultural Presentations The school encourages the students to participate in cultural presentation in order to develop their God-given talents for the development of their whole person.

40. Section 28. Field Trips and Outings Field trips or educational tours are allowed only once a year for each class. As needed

41. Section 29. Cell Phones and Other Gadgets Bringing of cellular phones and gadgets like camera, laptop, iPod, ipad , Play Stay Potables, etc. inside the school campus is not allowed .