Question & AnswerQ&A (DEPED ORDER NO. 9, S. 2004)
Yes, any pupil/student, whether graduating or not and including transferees, may be a candidate for honors.
Only the top two pupils/students in academic subjects, regardless of having grades lower than 80% in any subject, are ranked based on a 7-3 point scheme where academic excellence is weighted 7 points and co-curricular activities 3 points.
No, at the elementary level, all awards are based solely on academic standing without consideration of co-curricular activities.
No, grades from the third year or Grade five are excluded from the computation for ranking purposes for graduating pupils/students.
Candidates for Honorable Mention at all grade or year levels are ranked based on their academic standing only.
Yes, distinctions such as "Best in Mathematics," "Best in Arts," and "Leadership Award" may be given to recognize excellence in specific curricular or co-curricular areas.
Yes, schools with special curricular programs like special science, arts, sports, or SPED may declare separate sets of honor pupils/students, proportional to enrollment in those special classes.
Annexes of secondary schools with a minimum enrolment of 500 students may be entitled to have a separate set of honor pupils/students.
The final selection and announcement must be done not later than fifteen (15) days before the recognition rites or commencement exercises.
The head of the school, as Chair of the Selection Committee, is responsible for the final announcement.
Protests must be filed within five (5) working days before the recognition or graduation rites and must be settled at the division level not later than three (3) working days before the event.
Yes, provisions of previous issuances inconsistent with this Order are rescinded.