Honor Student Designations and Number of Recipients
- Three categories: valedictorian, salutatorian, and honorable mention.
- One valedictorian and one salutatorian per graduating class; ties allow multiple awardees.
- Honorable mentions limited to 1% of total graduating students.
Eligibility Criteria for Honor Students
- No grade below 80 in any subject during 3rd and 4th years as per official student records.
- No failing grade in any required subject, including non-credit ones, during first two years.
- Completion of entire 3rd and 4th year course work within the graduating school.
- Completion of curriculum within standard four consecutive years.
- Active membership in at least two authorized student organizations or clubs during 3rd and 4th years.
- Conduct in conformity with school rules and policies.
- Requirement awareness must be communicated at school year start to avoid disqualification.
Criteria and Weighting for Selection
Two main criteria: Academic Excellence and Performance in Co-curricular Activities.
Academic Excellence (7 points): Based on general average of grades from 3rd and 4th years.
Grades must be finalized within three weeks before school year ends and reflect work in the last grading period.
Performance in Co-curricular Activities (3 points): Includes participation and achievements in:
- Authorized student organizations or clubs.
- Literary and musical activities.
- Athletics at all levels (school to international).
- Awards recognizing application of learning.
- School-related travel and civic activities.
- Membership in barangay activities, research projects.
- Recognitions in school paper and band.
Assessment provided by combined evaluation of all 3rd and 4th year teachers.
Ranking and Computation Method
Academic ranking:
- Calculate general average grade.
- Rank candidates and multiply rank by 7 for weighted score.
Co-curricular ranking:
- Sum of all ranks from raters.
- Assign ranks (lowest sum best) and multiply by 3 for weighted score.
Final ranking:
- Add academic and co-curricular weighted ranks.
- Rank sums (lowest total best) to determine valedictorian, salutatorian, honorable mention.
Ties result in multiple recipients for valedictorian or salutatorian.
Procedural Notes and Dissemination
- Immediate dissemination of the guidelines mandated.
- Orientation for all stakeholders to ensure understanding and compliance.
- All previous inconsistent guidelines amended or rescinded accordingly.
Limitations on Protest
- Protests related to selection must be filed earlier than ten days before commencement; otherwise, they will not be entertained.
Note: A detailed example of the ranking computation is available from the Office of the National Administration Register (ONAR) at the U.P. Law Center.