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1. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
A. PREAMBLE
PECIT is a community of students, faculty, staff and administrators. As community, it
recognizes the need to establish a code of conduct that contains rules and regulations that
promote growth and development, guide student actions, and define sanctions that will be
imposed when rules and regulations are violated. For the benefit of the community at large, these
regulations limit certain behaviors and activities. They also protect the academic integrity, health,
welfare, safety, rights and property of the institution. Any student whose conduct violates this
will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion.
Ultimate authority for student discipline is vested in the Board of Trustees of PECIT.
Disciplinary authority is delegated to the Head of Student Affairs in consultation with the School
Administrators as Head of Academic Affairs as set forth in policies, rules, or regulations adopted
by the board.
B. RATIONALE
The primary purpose for the imposition of discipline in the college setting is to protect the
campus community. Consistent with that purpose, reasonable efforts will be made to foster the
personal, educational and social development of those students who are held accountable for
violations of school regulations. The purpose of publishing is to give students general notice of
prohibited behavior.
C. INHERENT AUTHORITY
The PECIT reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the
safety and well being of the campus community. Such action may include taking disciplinary
action against those students whose behavior off school premises indicates that they pose a
substantial danger to others.
D. PURPOSE OF THE DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM
People grow and mature in communities. Living in a community requires depending
upon the knowledge, integrity and decency of others. In turn, PECIT as a community help
students mold habits and values that will enable them to achieve the highest personal
satisfaction, including the satisfaction associated with helping to make a better community.
E. STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY
1. Discrimination
Right: No student shall be subject to discrimination on the
grounds of age, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or disability in any activity sponsored by the
school on or off the school grounds.
Responsibility: Students shall not engage in discrimination
against other students or faculty members. Every
student shall treat all members of the school community
with respect and courtesy.

2. 2. Freedom of Expression and Inquiry
Right: Students have fundamental freedom of expression and
inquiry. Such freedom is protected in order to build a
community dedicated to the pursuit of truth, grounded
in respect for diversity and civil discourse.
Responsibility: Students must express themselves in a civil and
lawful manner that does not substantially disrupt the
operation of the college, or interfere with the right of
others.
3. Academic Integrity
Right: Students have the right to expect a learning environment
where academic integrity is valued and respected.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for demonstrating
academic integrity and shall not engage in or condone
acts of academic dishonesty.
4. Freedom of Association
Right: Students have the right to freedom of association.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for respecting the
rights of others to freedom of association. When
assembling and expressing their views, students must do
so in a manner which does not substantially disrupt the
educational process or the operations of the college.
5. Freedom from Arbitrary and Capricious Grading
Right: Students have the right to be free from arbitrary or
capricious grading, and to seek appropriate review of
legitimate grievances.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for achieving
reasonable standards of performance and behavior
established for each course.
6. Right of Privacy
Right: Students have rights to privacy, inspection and challenge
of their educational records, as provided by the private
law of the education system.
Responsibility: Students have responsibility to respect the
established privacy rights of others, including the privacy
of educational records belonging to other students.
7. Freedom of the Press
Right: Students may publish news and commentary in
accordance with established standards.
Responsibility: Students should not misuse college property
(Including computer resources) or the college name for
unauthorized purposes. Students are responsible for
adhering to pertinent laws, including laws regarding

3. obscenity, invasion of privacy, prohibited harassment,
and threats of violence.
Students shall adhere established standards of
journalistic ethics, including a commitment to honest
reporting, and a responsibility to allow diverse views to
be heard.
8.Freedom of Speech
Rights: Students have the right to be free from unlawful
intimidation or coercion, including sexual harassment.
Responsibility: Students have responsibility to encourage a
diversity of views, and to follow democratic procedures
designed to create a climate of reasoned discourse and
action.
9. Freedom from Harassment
Right: Students have the right to be free from unlawful
intimidation or coercion, including sexual harassment.
Responsibility: Students are responsible for respecting the
rights of others to be free from unlawful intimidation or
coercion, including sexual harassment.
PROCEDURAL PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENTS
10. Students accused of disciplinary violations are entitled to the
following procedural protections:
a. To be informed by the Head of Students Affairs of the charges against them, and the
identity of the complaint.
b. To be allowed to request an informal resolution of the case.
c. To hear and respond to evidence upon which a charge is based.
d. To call and engage relevant witnesses.
e. To b e assured of confidentiality.
f. To be allowed to request that any person conducting a disciplinary conference, or serving
as a hearing officer, inhibit on the ground of personal bias as determined by Head of
Student Affairs and School Administration.
g. To be considered innocent of the charges until proven responsible by clear and convincing
evidence.
11. Primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests
with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful
acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty
member to leave the class for the remainder of the class period.
Longer suspensions from a class, or dismissal on disciplinary
grounds, must be proceeded by a hearing or disciplinary conference.
12.Academic integrity is a core institutional value at PECIT. Students, faculty, administrators and
staff have the right to expect a learning environment where academic integrity is valued and
respected. To protect that right, it is essential that faculty address academic integrity issues when
an incident is first identified, e.g., cheating, fabrication, facilitation and/or plagiarism. The faculty
member may assign a grade sanction and will inform the student in writing.

4. a. The student may appeal the findings and sanctions to the Head of Student Affairs in
writing within three (3) business days of notification of the sanction. If the student
appeals, the imposition of the sanction will be delayed until the appeal process is
complete. Violations and make recommendations to the Head of Academic Affairs. The
Head, Student Affairs will inform the faculty member of the status of the appeal in writing.
b. The School Administrator may accept, reject, or modify the recommendations and within
seven (7) working days of receipt of these recommendations, will inform the student, the
faculty member in writing of the decision. At this point the faculty member will make any
necessary grade adjustment.
c. The School Administrator’s decision is final except when the sanction is suspension or
expulsion. In this case, within seven (7) working days of notification of the decision, the
student will have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees.
13. PECIT except that its student will adhere to high standards of good citizenship. The following
misconduct is subject to disciplinary action as determined by the Head of Student Affairs and the
School
Administrator:
a. Intentionally or reckless causing physical harm to any person on school premises or at
School – sponsored activities.
b. Sexual assault or sexual harassment, as defined in School regulations.
c. Unauthorized use, possession or storage of any weapon on school premises or at school
– sponsored activities.
d. Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any false report, warning or threat of fire,
explosion or other emergency on school premises or at school – sponsored activities.
e. Any act or omission committed on or off campus that constitutes a serious criminal
offense. A serious criminal offense indicates that the student constitutes a substantial and
continuing danger to the safety or property of the college or members of the campus
community.
f. Knowingly violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction imposed in accordance with
this Code.
g. Unauthorized distribution or possession for purposes of distribution of any controlled
substance or illegal drug on school premises or at school – sponsored activities.
h. Soliciting, making, possessing, or using any forged, altered, or falsified identification on
school premises, or at school – sponsored activities; soliciting, making, possessing, or
using any forged, altered, or falsified school documents, on or off – campus.
i. Intentionally interfering with the freedom of expression of others on school premises or
at school – sponsored activities.
j. Academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, facilitation, and
fabrication.
k. Theft of property or of service on college premises or at college-sponsored activities;
knowing possession of stolen property on college premises or at college – sponsored
activities.
SANCTIONS
14. Sanctions that may be imposed for any violations of this Code
include:
a. Warning: notice, orally or in writing, that continuation or repetition of prohibited conduct
may be cause for additional disciplinary action.
b. Censure: a written reprimand for violation of specified regulations, including a warning
that continuation or repetition of prohibited conduct may be cause for additional
disciplinary action.
c. Restitution: repayment to the school or to an affected party for damages resulting from
a violation of this Code.

5. d. Disciplinary Probation: exclusion from participation in privileged or extra – curricular
institutional activities for a specified period of time. Additional restrictions or conditions
may also be imposed. Violations of the terms of disciplinary probation, or any other
e. Suspension: exclusion from school premises, and other privileges or activities, as set forth
in the suspension notice.
f. Expulsion: permanent termination of students status, and exclusion from college
premises, privileges and activities.
g. Other Sanctions: other sanctions may be imposed instead of, or in addition to, those
specified in other sections.
h. Academic Dishonesty: the standard penalty for an act of academic dishonesty is a failure
in the course. Lesser sanctions that may be imposed include the following: a reduction in
the grade in the course; a reduction in grade for an assignment, exam, or project;
repetition of an assignment and/or a written warning.
15. Repeated or aggravated violations of any section of this Code may also result in expulsion
or suspension or in the imposition of such lesser penalties as may be appropriate.
16. Attempts to commit acts prohibited by this Code may be punished to the same extent as
completed violations.
17. Students subject to expulsion or suspension from the school will be entitled to a hearing
before an official or a body, appointed in accordance with policies set forth in this Code.
Students subject to lesser sanctions will be entitled to a disciplinary conference.
18. The purpose of campus disciplinary proceedings is to provide a fair evaluation of an
accused student’s responsibility for violating college regulations. Formal rules of evidence
shall not be applied, nor shall deviations from prescribed procedures necessarily invalidate a
decision, unless significant prejudice to a student respondent or the college may result.
STANDARDS OF DUE PROCESS
Offenders shall be required to pay for damages as a result of said violation/s. for other
infractions, hereunder are specific penalties;
First Offense – 1 week suspension from entering the laboratory.
Second Offense – 2 weeks suspension from entering the
Laboratory.
Third Offense – The student shall be dropped and not be
allowed to continue his/her training in that
computer subject for the rest of the semester.
GRIEVANCE
A grievance refers to any controversy between students as the aggrieved party and member
of the academic community as respondent that maybe the cause of the complaint.
A grievance maybe informal or formal. A grievance made orally is considered informal. Only
when a grievance is put in to writing and duly signed that it becomes a formal complaint. An
informal grievance should be settled formally following a set of manner a person conducts
himself or herself. A grievance may be academic or behavioral, an academic grievance is one that
arises from any controversy related to learning or to performance in academic course while a
behavioral grievance is one that arises from the manner a person conducts himself or herself.
THE Ad-Hoc GRIEVANCE BOARD
Principal Function
The Ad-Hoc Grievance Board is a quasi-judicial body that hears and decides all grievance
cases filed by students, group or class against any member of the faculty brought to the
college level in accordance with the defined procedures.

6. Composition
The Discipline committee shall be composed of the following:
 The School President
 VP for Academic
 Chairman of the Student Discipline
 The OSAS Head
 The Chairperson of the Program to which the student belongs.
 SSG / SSC President
Powers
The discipline committee exercises the following powers:
 To define the procedure to be followed in the conduct of its hearings;
 To summon witnesses or persons whose assistance is needed in arriving at a just and fair
decision;
 To have access to all information and documents relevant to the case;
 To recommend to the Dean appropriates measures consistent to its finding; and
 To be fair and objective in hearing the merits of the case without prejudice to either the
complainant of the defendant.
PROCEDURE IN GRIEVANCE CASES
Informal Grievance
If the controversy arises, the students are encourage to seek the assistance of the Student
Council regarding the process of informal grievances.
Students are encouraged to settle it with their respective faculty member through a
sincere dialogue. If the concern is not settled through the dialogue between the student and the
faculty concerned, the student should approach the Chairperson of the faculty who shall then
facilitate a dialogue, to act as mediator and to amicably resolve the matter.
To ensure that there is sufficient time to facilitate the dialogue between the student and
the faculty concerned, the student should approach the Department Chairperson not later than
(3) calendar weeks after the consultation day.
If on the last day of filing a formal grievance, the parties concerned have not yet
conducted a dialogue, or a dialogue transpired but the issue was not resolved, then the student
may already file a formal grievance on that day.
Formal Grievance
After the informal grievance process has been availed of by the student, and the student
decides to pursue the grievance formally, the steps to be taken are as follows:
a. Write a complaint against a Faculty Member.
b. The student approaches the Student Affairs, College Dean for technical assistance on the
requirements and the process of formal grievance.
c. Schedule for a dialogue if possible, make amicable settlement.

7. Complaint against a Faculty
The student files a written complaint with the Program Chair to which the concerned
faculty member belongs at anytime during the term, but not later than (4) calendar weeks (28
calendar days) after consultation day. The complaint should be signed by the student and
accomplished in 3 copies to be distributed as follows:
Original – Chair of the Program
One (1) copy – Faculty Member (respondent)
One (1) copy – Student File duly received and dated by the
Chairperson of the Department
(or any representative)
A formal complaint should contain the following:
 The name of the member of the faculty against whom the complaint is filed.
 A narration of the circumstances surroundings the commission of the act complaint of.
 The specific action asked for from the faculty member and the College.
Original – Department File
One (1) copy – Student (Complaint)
One (1) copy – Faculty Member (respondent)
APPEAL OF CASE
Appeal to the Ad-Hoc Grievance Board
A party not satisfied with the resolution of the Program Chair may appeal the resolution
to the Ad-Hoc Grievance Board, in writing, within (5) days from receipt of the resolution. The
appeal shall be taken in accordance with these procedures:
 The appellant sends a letter to the Dean of the faculty concerned requesting that the
Board be convened to hear the grievance complaint.
 Upon receipt of the letter, the Dean requires the Program Chair Concerned, in writing to
immediately forward to the Dean’s Office the complete record of the case which includes
the original of the complaint, the answer, the resolution, and other documents related to
the case if any.
 Upon receipt of the complete record of the case, the Dean immediately convenes the
Board for the purpose of hearing the case.
Sexual Harassment
Any complaint on sexual harassment should be handled in accordance with the college
policies, rules, and regulations implementing R.A. 7877, otherwise known as the “Anti-Sexual
Harassment Act”.
The Institution is committed to the prevention of sexual harassment of the student,
defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature when:
SCHOOL WIDE DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PLAN
It is the responsibility of our school to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
students. Behaviors that impede the learning process will not be tolerated. To achieve this type
of environment we felt we needed to incorporate the following principles:

8. 1. To identify a common set of rules and consequences.
2. To be firm, fair, and consistent.
3. To create a safe and positive learning environment.
There are three (3) components of the school wide discipline plan:
1. Rules
2. Positive interventions
3. Consequences
The purpose of specifying these components is to:
1. Provide consistent management of students by the teacher
2. Provide specific information regarding expected behavior to the parents
3. Improve social skills and increase appropriate behavior of the students
The success of the system depends entirely upon consistent implementation, which includes
application of rules, consequences and rewards by the teacher and parents.
In order to maximize learning opportunities, create a positive school atmosphere, and teach
appropriate school behaviors, all components must be implemented.
Specific School Behavioral Guidelines
School / Classroom Rules
The suggested rules to be appropriate for the classroom. They are applicable to all school
activities, levels, and classes:
1. Students are required to wear their uniform properly in entering the school or
classrooms
2. Students are required to regularly attend the Monday morning assembly (Flag
Ceremony)
3. Students are required to follow school’s signs, directions and classroom’s instructions
carefully.
4. Students are expected to be responsible and keep their things to themselves.
5. Students are expected to take responsibility for their actions or choices.
6. Students are expected to show respect others, and school’s / classroom’s properties.
7. Students are required to make the school / classroom neat and clean always.
8. Students are required to dispose their waste into the garbage can properly.
9. Students are required to avoid making disruptive behavior inside and outside the
classroom during sessions.
10. Students are required not to cheat during quizzes and examinations.
11. Students are required not to use cell phones and related gadgets inside the classroom
during sessions
12. Female students are discouraged from getting pregnant during the duration of their
course so as not to disturb or disrupt their attention and concentration on their study.
Otherwise, they will be advised to stop.
DISCIPLINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Major Cases: Immediate disciplinary action by an administrator
1. Abusive / Inappropriate Language
2. Profanity
3. Fighting / Physical Aggression
4. Harassment / Bullying
5. Stealing / Forgery

9. 6. Use / Possession of Weapons
7. Property Damage / Destructive to School Property
8. Threats
9. Recurring Level 2 Behavior
Minor Cases: Communication with the students, parents, and teacher before involving the
administration.
1. Inappropriate Language
2. Physical contact
3. Defiance / Uncooperative (Not obeying the school and classroom rules & Regulation)
4. Disruption
5. Property Misuse
6. Failure to complete work (recurring)
7. Lying / Cheating
8. Public Display of Affection (PDA)
9. Disrespectful Behavior
10. Rude / Discourteous / Excessive Talking
11. Recurring Level 1 Behavior
ENGLISH ONLY POLICY FOR BASIC EDUCATION
English will be spoken by all teachers and students in all areas of the school throughout
the school day from 8:00am to 5:00pm (including breaks). All staff will use English, where
practically possible, in office and other support areas, and especially in the presence of students
and teaching staff.
Exceptions:
 Foreign language classrooms
 Talking to prospective parents/visitors
 Emergency situations/health issues with the School Nurse.