DO 21, s. 2004 – Recognition of Graduates with Distinction in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

March 20, 2004
DO 21, s. 2004
Recognition of Graduates with Distinction in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

To: Bureau Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Division/City Superintendents
Heads, Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

  1. As stated in Paragraph 1.g of DepED Order No. 9, s. 2004, distinctions in curricular and co-curricular activities may be awarded to students who excelled in specific fields such as Math, Science, Arts, Leadership, Sports, etc.
  2. Those who have excelled overall in both curricular and co-curricular activities may likewise be recognized as Graduates with Distinction.
  3. This recognition shall be given to students other than those who have been declared Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Honorable Mention.
  4. Selection shall be based on the 9-1 point scheme for elementary; (9 points for curricular activities and 1 point for co-curricular activities) and 7-3 point scheme for the secondary level (7 points for curricular activities and 3 points for co-curricular activities).
  5. Immediate dissemination of and compliance with this Order is directed.

Reference:
DepED Order: {No. 9, s. 2004)
Allotment: 1—(D.O. 50-97)

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
POLICY
PUPILS
SCHOOLS
STUDENTS

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