February 24, 1999 – DO 17, s. 1999 – On Simple and Austere Graduation Rites
February 24, 1999
DO 17, s. 1999
On Simple and Austere Graduation Rites
To: Bureau Directors
Regional Directors
School Superintendents
Divisional Leader/High School Principals
District Supervisors
Private Elementary and Secondary School Principals1. This is to reiterate the Department’s policy on simple and austere school activities regarding the holding of inexpensive but meaningful graduation rites. School head are reminded to observe the following.
Regional Directors
School Superintendents
Divisional Leader/High School Principals
District Supervisors
Private Elementary and Secondary School Principals1. This is to reiterate the Department’s policy on simple and austere school activities regarding the holding of inexpensive but meaningful graduation rites. School head are reminded to observe the following.
a. Contributions for graduations may be increased to not more than P150.00 however, in private schools contributions may vary from school to school and may be allowed only in consultation with the PTA.
b. Graduation exercises must be held in the school grounds and graduation balls compelling graduating students to participate and contribute excessive amounts are discourage.
c. No extravagant special attire should be required and the annual yearbook should likewise be discouraged or be considered non-obligatory.
2. Immediate dissemination and compliance of this Order is directed.
ANDREW GONZALEZ, FSC
Secretary
Secretary
Reference: DECS Order No. 23, s. 1998
Allotment: 1-3(D.O. 50-97)
To be indicated in the Perpetual Index
under the following subjects:
GRADUATION
POLICY