FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) COMMON ISSUES/CONCERNS DURING SCHOOL OPENING Question Response Who are the priority learners for admission in a public school? DepEd Order No. 32 s. 2003 gives priority preference for admission to new entrants who are residents of the locality where the school is located, subject to the maximum class size (Grade 1 to 4 – maximum of 40 learners per class; Grade 5 to 12 – 15 students to a maximum of 60 per class) is maintained. However, excess entrants (new or old), who are residents of the locality where the school is located shall be admitted, subject to the provisions of alternative delivery modes and adoption of double shift policy. Will the school accept transferees without transfer requirements? Learners from either public or private school who wish to transfer to a public school shall bring their Form 138 (Report Card) to the school where they intend to transfer. If this document is not available, the child can be admitted on the condition that the Report Card shall be submitted not later than the end of the First Grading Period (August). Can a student get clearance even if the authorized school contributions such as BSP, GSP, Red Cross, Anti-TB Fund and PTA were not paid? DO 41, s. 2012 stressed that in no case shall non-payment of voluntary contributions or membership fees be made a basis for non-promotion or non-issuance of clearance to a student by the school concerned. How much should a learner pay for a lost textbook? The amount to be paid = acquisition cost – depreciation amount, where the depreciation amount is equal to the acquisition cost divided by 5 (the estimated useful life of the TXs and TMs) multiplied by the number of years the lost TX or TM has been used. Who will pay for the student ID Identification (ID) Cards shall be provided to students at no cost. The school administration shall fund these from its Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE). - DO 65, s. 2010 Are public school learners required to wear uniforms? Wearing of school uniform shall not be required in public schools. Students with existing uniforms may continue using these uniforms, if they so desire, to avoid incurring additional costs for new attire. (DO 65, s. 2010) KINDER / GRADE 1
Teacher Concerns I am a graduate of a course. Can I apply as a SHS teacher? Yes. If you are willing to teach on a part-time basis, you will not be required to take and pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). If you want a permanent position, you need to take and pass the LET within five years after your date of hiring to remain employed full-time. I am a hired TVI course graduate/HEI faculty/practitioner. Can I apply as an SHS teacher? Graduates of technical-vocational courses must have the necessary certification issued by and undergo training to be administered by DepEd or HEIs. Faculty of colleges and universities must be full-time professors and be holders of a relevant Bachelor’s degree. DepEd and private schools may also hire practitioners with expertise in the specialized learning areas offered by the K to 12 Program as part-time teachers. *Faculty of TVIs and HEIs will be given priority in hiring for the transition period from September 2013 until SY 2021-2022. I am a practitioner. Can I apply as an SHS teacher? You may as part-time teacher in Senior High School under the track subjects. We encourage you to consider this to share your valuable knowledge and experience to our SHS learners.
Why not just realign the K to 12 budget to increase teachers’ salaries? There is no "K to 12" item in the national budget per se. The ongoing implementation of the K to 12 Program involves the provision of basic inputs such as classrooms, teacher items, textbooks, school seats, and toilets. There are also items in the budget for computerization of classrooms, science and math equipment, and teacher training. K to 12 is a reform in the manner and content of education; it is not a single project with a line item budget. SHS Teacher Hiring Question Response Who can be hired as SHS teachers? As provided by the Enhanced Education Act of 2013 (Republic Act the DepEd shall as may be relevant to the particular subject; graduates of Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Music and other degree courses with shortages in qualified Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) applicants; graduates of technical-vocational courses who possess the necessary certification issued by the TESDA; faculty of HEIs; and practitioners with expertise in the specialized learning areas offered by the Basic Education What are the application requirements for an SHS teaching position? Letter of intent Statement of purpose/expression of interest Subject group Preferred school(s), if any PDS in 2 copies with latest 2x2 ID photo Certified photocopies of certificates of relevant specialized trainings, if any ID / any proof of residency NBI clearance Omnibus certification of authenticity and veracity of all documents submitted, signed by applicant PERMANENT
(As some divisions are still lacking qualified applicants, their recruitment process is still ongoing. Other divisions, however, have closed their applications already.) Can I teach in SHS without being a LET passer? Yes, but only on a provisional or contractual basis. A provisional appointment is to those who meet all requirements except the LET. These applicants must pass the LET within the first 5 years of hiring. A contractual appointment is to those who opt for it (usually practitioners) or those have not passed the LET but obtained a rating of 65-69 (to be considered only if RQA has been exhausted and there are still vacancies) If I am a public elementary/JHS teacher, do I still need to apply? Yes. SHS items and their qualification standards are different. What committee will evaluate me? The Personnel Selection (DO 66, s. 2007) What criteria will be used to evaluate me? The criteria found in DO 3, s. 2016 shall apply to all who wish to apply for SHS. What will be the position title and SG of a JHS Master Teacher who successfully applies for SHS teaching position? Position title (academic rank) and SG shall depend on the qualifications he/she possesses. Refer to Annex A of DO 3, s. 2016 If I want to apply for a subject group other than what I am currently teaching, should I undergo a different evaluation process? All SHS teacher applicants shall be evaluated according to the subject group they intend to teach. Appropriate criteria of Part VII of DO 3, s. 2016 shall apply. It becomes a natural vacancy; the teacher will not his/ her item to SHS. Considerations for Applicants Already Teaching with the DepEd For internal applicants, DO 66, s. 2007 shall apply except for “Part III. Computation of Points” No prioritization of internal applicants; RA 10533 prescribes that priority shall be given to displaced HEI faculty