Key Amendment to Honor Determination Procedures
- Amends paragraphs 2b and 2c of MECS Order No. 44, s. 1983.
- Clarifies inclusion criteria and computation basis for scholarship and character.
Inclusion of Accelerated and Mentally Gifted Pupils
- All deserving pupils graduating from regular elementary classes considered for honors.
- This includes pupils who were accelerated or enrolled in classes for the mentally gifted.
Basis for Scholarship and Character Evaluation
- Scholarship and character determinations are based on general averages for the last year.
- For regular pupils, the last year refers to Grade VI only.
- For accelerated pupils, the last year is the combination of the first semester of the previous grade and the second semester of the current grade.
Supersession and Implementation
- This Order supersedes DECS Order No. 27, s. 1988 concerning accelerated pupil honor guidelines.
- Immediate dissemination to all concerned educational authorities and schools is mandated.
Authority and Adoption
- Issued and adopted by Secretary Isidro D. Cariao on June 16, 1992, from DECS (Department of Education, Culture and Sports).