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School Rules and Regulations

And Academic Policies

For GKA Students

Student Manual


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P R E F A C E

This Manual contains all pertinent rules and regulations and

academic policies Of Global Knowledge Academy as the key

source, guidance and reference tool for all students.

All rules and regulations and academic policies stated in this

manual shall be strictly applied to all bonafide students of the

institution.

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BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL

To be a globally competitive Learning Institution through the good governance of the school

administration.

To work on quality education through competent, highly trained and qualified mentors on the area of their

chosen field of specialization.

To shape the GKA Students into GOD fearing individuals, responsible and productive citizens who in the

future will contribute to the improvement and progress in our culture, economy and technology in the

entire

Philippine nation.

MISSION To be the school that provides advanced training techniques and ideas in order to develop the skills of all

its

students, making them

ready to produce the highest quality output that is required by the industry.

To make all its graduates Globally competitive in terms of skills and professional attitude making them

contribute to the development of the country in general .

VISION

To become a Globally recognized school in terms of quality graduates, who shall be known for their skills,

trustworthiness, hard work and professional attitudes.

To be the leading training center with the highest quality of education for two-year courses.

To be the school that has the highest percentage of jobs acquired for its graduates.


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GOALS

To provide affordable yet quality training to students.

Develop students to become total professional in terms of skills, attitudes and character.

To have an efficient and effective research on how to impart knowledge to students in a mostcomprehensive manner.

To provide the most needed tools and facilities that will be helpful to students in the

development of their skills.

To promote, protect and expand the integrity and credibility of the company.

To provide full assistance to all graduates in seeking quality employment that is related to

their skills and capabilities. To open new branches for expansion in order to reach remote areas for accessibility to

students.

STRENGTHS

Sincerity and commitment of the entire corporate members.

More than 18 years of experiences in school operations and course development.

With industry connections that will provide the needed on-the-job-training.

Appropriate facilities for skills development.

Courseware designed appropriately to develop students professional skills.


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MR. SHIGEKI KITO/ MS. ROWENA SANTOS

Board Director

Investor

Treasurer

Morally supports school activities.

Imparts constructive criticisms and beneficial

suggestions for the growth of the school.

Devotedly attends and participates in board meetings.

Manifests concern for the Institution.

MS. YOLANDA S. ALEGRE

Board Director

Administrative Officer

Actively supports both academic and extra-curricular activities.

Finds solutions to problems of the Faculty and Staffs

Demonstrates good rapport to the GKA Family.


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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

1. Form 137A (Permanent Records) .Original

2. Form 138 (Report Card) ... Optional3. NCAE Result .Original

4. Certificate of Good Moral Character .... Original

5. Birth Certificate Photocopy

6. Four (4) Copies of 2x2 pictures ..White Background

B. TRANSFEREES

1. Transfer Credential ....Original

2. Certificate of Good Moral Character .... Original

3. Certified True Copy of Grades. Original

4. Birth Certificate Photocopy

5. 5 Four (4) Copies of 2x2 Pictures . White Background

C. CROSS ENROLLEES

1. Written Permit to cross enroll from the mother school.

D. FOREIGN STUDENTS

1. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) issued by the Bureau of Immigration.

2. Permission of the CHED to study in a Philippine School.

3. Assessment of the academic year level.


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E. ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

NEW STUDENTS/FRESHMEN

1. Present required credentials to the Registrar.

2. Fill up Registration Form. Complete all the required information in the Registration Form.3. Copy the subject and time schedule at the Bulletin Board.

4. Return the Registration Form to the Registrar for approval and signature.

5. Proceed to the Accounting Office for assessment and payment.

6. Get your copy of the Student Manual from the Guidance Office or Registrars Office.

TRANSFEREE

1. See the Registrar for evaluation.

2. Follow procedures 1 to 6 for new students.

OLD STUDENT

1. See the Registrar for evaluation.

2. Fill up Registration Form. Update Students Information required in the Registration Form.

3. Copy the subject and time schedule at the Bulletin Board.

4. Return the Registration Form to the Registrar for approval and signature.

5. Proceed to the Accounting Office for assessment and payments.


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F. REFUND OF FEES

1. Withdrawals from Enrollment shall be charged of the following:

a. Five Hundred Pesos (500.00) service charge if withdrawal is before the start of classes.

b. Fifty percent (50%) of the total fees if withdrawal is within the first week of classes.

c. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total fees if withdrawal is within the second week of classes.

d. No refund of fees if withdrawal is already within the first day of the third week.

e. Processing of the refund of fees is not less than fifteen (15) working days.f. During the refund of fees, surrender all your official receipts, copy of Registration Form and the

likes.

G. DROPPING/CHANGING OR ADDING OF SUBJECT(S)

1. Changing or adding of subject(s) is only allowed during the first week of classes.

Fill up the required form in two (2) copies with the approval of the Registrar.Proceed to the Accounting Office for the Adjustment of fees and validation.

2. Dropping of Course or Subject will take effect or be effective on the date set by the

Registrar after Its approval.


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H. PAYMENTS ON TUITION FEES

1. Cash Basis

2. Installment Basis

3. Mode of payments on installment basis:

Upon Enrollment .25% of the total fees

Before Prelims .25% of the total fees

Before Midterms...25% of the total fees

Before Finals.....25% of the total fees

Total amount for One 100% Fully paid

Semester of the Regular load during the finals

I. MAJOR EXAMINATIONS

There are three (3) Major Examinations for every semester:

1. Preliminary Examinations

2. Mid-Term Examinations

3. Final Examinations


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J. EXAMINATION PERMIT

1. Students must present a Valid Examination Permit during the examination day.

2. A student who fails to take a major examination may take Special Examination

under the schedule set by the Registrar.

3. As a form of discipline, the policy of NO PERMITNO EXAMS shall be exercised

especially to those students who claim they Lost or forgot their permits.

K. SCHOLARSHIPS

The following scholarship grantees shall enjoy the granting of scholarship discounts and other

privileges:

1. Entering Scholars

a) High School Valedictorian .100% discount on tuition fee only

b) High School Salutatorian .50%discount on tuition fee only

c) Honorable Mention Awardees....20%Or Presidents Discretion


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2. Academic Scholars

a. Only regular students who carry full academic load every semester are qualified to avail themselves

of the academic scholarship.

b. A student must obtain a general average of 85% and above. He/She must have no grades lower than80%.

c. CMT/WTC/NSTP and P.E. are included in the computation of grades.

d. There shall be no marks of dropped, failed, Inc., and the likes; otherwise, this will meandisqualification on the

part of the student.

e. Discounts and privileges in tuition fees only shall be entitled to those who have obtained the ratingsbelow:

Grades Privilege Discounts

93% and above 100%90-92 75%

88-89 50%

58-87 25%

f. A qualified student should apply at the Office of the Registrar for recommendation for an AcademicScholar.

3. Working Students

a. Student Assistants

a.1. Undergo screening if they meet the criteria for acceptance as student assistants in the school.

a.2. Pay entrance/registration fees.

a.3.Entitled to free tuition fees only by the school. Maintain good grades not lower than 80% in all subjects.


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b. Athletes and PA students

(* PAPerforming Arts)

b.1. Undergo screening if they meet the criteria for acceptance asAthletes and PA students.

b.2. Pay entrance/registration fees.

b.3. Entitled to 50% discount on tuition fees only by the school.

Maintain good grades not lower than 80% in all subjects.

b.4. Other Benefits

- Exempted from attending P.E. classes and NSTP subjects.

- May use only the time of P.E. and NSTP classes for dance practices and the likes.

- Other than that, they are not allowed to use the time of the rest of their subjects for practices to

maintain their quality education.

NOTE: Please be guided by the School Guidance Counselor.


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ACADEMIC POLICIES

I. CURRICULUM YEAR AND TERMS

The academic curriculum year is composed of two semesters and one summer.

The total number of days per semester and per summer is obtained from the School Calendar set and approved

by CHED issued annually.

The CHED prescribed the following terms for Collegiate Courses:

a) The semester constitutes of eighteen (18) weeks and six (6) school days per week, excluding vacationdays, holidays, special holidays and days for special activities the school may wish to observe.

b) The total number of days required per semester should not be less than one hundred (100) days forregular class sessions and two hundred (200) days per school curriculum year and six (6) weeks forsummer term with on Semi-Final and one Final Examinations.

II. ATTENDANCE

a) Students shall consider ATTENDANCE a substance of discipline and not an element affectingscholastic work. A student is enjoined of not less than 80% in attendance of the total required classhours in a given semester to complete corresponding scholastic credits/works.

b) She/he should not incur absences for more than twenty (20) percent of the total required class hoursper subject in a given semester; otherwise, he/she will be considered dropped.

However, if valid reasons are presented on papers/documents such as; 1) Medical Certificate, 2) Death

Certificate, and the likes for appeal to justify absences, this matter could be referred to the Guidance Office for

appropriate action and recommendation to whether favorable or unfavorable depending on the result of the

evaluation of the Guidance Counselor.


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B. COMPUTATION FOR OBTAINING THE GENERAL AVERAGE

Prelim Grade 30%

Midterm Grade 30%

Final Grade 40%

= Final Ratings (at the end of the Semester)

C. EQUIVALENTS OF GRADES

Grade Percentage General

Classification

1.00 97-100% Outstanding1.25 94-96% Excellent

1.50 91-93% Superior

1.75 88-90% Remarkable

2.00 85-87% Very Good

2.25 82-84% Good

2.50 79-81% Satisfactory2.75 76-78% Fair

3.00 75% Passed

5.00 Below 75% Failed


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D. OTHER MARKS IN THE FINAL GRADING

INC - Incomplete

DRP - Dropped

FDA - Failure due to Absences

UAW - Unauthorized withdrawal

NFE - No Final Exam

CON - Conditional

NOTE: No conditional grades shall be given at the final term.

VI. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

Graduating students will be conferred a degree or title upon compliance of the following:

a) Must have attended Retreat set by the school for spiritual renewal. Theme: Transformation

Through Values

b) Complied to all academic and co-curricular activities as per degree/title requirements.

c) With residence at the college for at least two semesters before graduation.

d) Have settled all financial obligations and other undertakings in the school, and must have submitted

the required records/documents.

e) A formal application for graduation at the Registrars Office for the Degree or Title to be conferred.


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VII.POLICY ON HONORS AND AWARDS

A. NON-GRADUATING

Presidents List

Must carry a full load depending on the curriculum of the student.

Must have obtained grades not lower than 95% and with no grades less than 85% in the previous semester.

Deans List

Must carry a full load depending on the curriculum of the student.

Must have obtained grades not lower than 89% and with no grades less than 82% in the previous semester.

B. Graduating with honors from the Two-Year courses

1. Residence for a minimum of three (3) semesters in the Institution.

2. Compliance to all school policies.

3. Has done his/her classroom academic activities at least 90% and above in attendance, recitation, quizzes andrelated activities.

4. active in both co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

5. Performance

5.1 Must not incur a line of 7 in his/her grades throughout the entire academic

processes for 4 semesters.

5.2 Must have completed Unit Tests and Major Examinations on time.

5.3 Must have the grades of:

General Weighted Average Rank

88-89% With Honors

90-92% With High Honors

93-up With Highest Honors


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C. LOYALTY AWARD

1. The student must have graduated not less than two courses at GKA

THE SCHOOL RULES, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES

I. STUDENT CONDUCT

a. SCHOOL UNIFORM

Wearing of prescribed school uniform is mandatory to all students.

1. A student who is not in complete uniform shall not be honored at the gate and shall be refused entryinside the school premises.

2. Working students are not exempted from wearing the school uniform and shall also secure anexamination permit during examination days.

b. PERSONAL ATTIRE/OUTSIDE DRESS

1. Personal Attires or Outside Dresses are worn only during wash days and during summer classes.

Female students must not be allowed to wear above knee length skirts, backless, low neck-line,

sleeve-less, hanging blouses, shorts, tattered maongs/denims, and tight-fitting jeans.

2. Male students are NOT allowed to wear shorts, backless and sleeve-less shirts, tight fitting

jogging pants, and tattered maongs/denims.

3. Married female students are exempted from wearing the school uniform during pregnancy period.4. Slippers, sandals shoes and wooden shoes are not allowed to all students except during heavy

rains, floods and the likes from nature activities.

5. PRACTICUM (OJTs)

All practicum students must wear the school uniform during the period of training or may wear theattire prescribed by the training institution.


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c. ID - SCHOOL IDENTIFICATION CARD

Wearing of ID is a MUST. It is a must especially inside the classrooms, inside the premises of the school,and until a student reaches home for security purposes.

1. Lost ID must be immediately reported to the School Authority who is authorized in attending to this matter.

2. Secure a temporary Gate Pass from the school authority to be allowed to enter the school premises by the Gate

Guard until a new ID is granted on the day set for issuance.

3. The ID is not transferable to another student/person who might use it to serve his/her purpose.

4. There should be no replacement of ID more than two (2) times in a semester.

5. Three consecutive losses of ID within the semester shall be considered an offense against the student.

This offense maybe minor or major depending on the grounds of loss as per evaluation conducted by the

school authority.

II. SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONSThe Institution recognizes the rights of the students to form organizations to develop creative and

responsible student leaders who will later assume leadership in their chosen fields.

Students desiring to form groups/clubs are governed by guidelines formulated by the school.

A. Apply for accreditation to the School President.

B. Submit the following:

b.1. Name of the organization

b.2. List of officers and members

b.3. Resolution and objectives

C. Wait for the approval of the President


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10. Engaging in immoral conduct such as scandalous display of intimacy, etc. inside and outside the

school campus.

11. Habitual tardiness and absences.

12. Carrying firearms, deadly weapons and including explosive materials inside the school campus.

13. Fraternities, unauthorized group organizations, meetings, gatherings and other activities.14. Cheating during examinations.

15. Extending help to other students to acquire answers.

16. Robbery, theft, Staffa and libel.

17. Littering and spitting anywhere in the school premises.

18. Violation of the school rules and regulations and academic policies of the student manual issued by

the school.

19. Violation of Library rules and regulations.

20. Posting in any form anywhere the premises of the school without permission of the school authority.

ARTICLE II. MINOR OFFENSES

1. All offenses which do not fall under the category of Major Offenses.

2. Not wearing the School ID3. Incomplete school uniform.

4. Wearing of earrings (for male students)

5. Chewing gum inside the premises of the school.

6. Throwing of chewing gums on roof, on floor, walls, etc.

7. Loitering on the corridor causing unnecessary noise.


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8. Lending and borrowing school ID from another student.

9. Disturbing the peace and order of the library.

10. Viewing pornographic pictures in the computer/internet room.

11. Bringing pornographic magazines, pictures, etc. inside the school premises.

12. Attending classes without bringing their school tools and learning materials set by their respective

Instructors.13. Using cell phones while inside the classrooms during the discussion of lessons.

14. Chatting and making noise while classes are going on.

ARTICLE III. LIGHT OFFENSES1. Eating inside the classroom and the library.

2. Staying inside vacant rooms.

3. Staying at the faculty room

4. Sleeping inside the classroom and inside the library.

5. Laughing aloud and talking inside the premises of the school.

6. Engaging in gossips.

SECTION 1. THE PENALTIES UNDER MAJOR OFFENSES

1. Severe reprimand letter.

2. Suspension for one semester, one curriculum academic year or dependingon the disciplinary action set by the Board of Discipline.

3. Termination from the school with credentials.

4. Expulsion subject to the approval of the CHED. This debars the student from

entering the premises of the Mother School and debars him/her from seeking

admission in any school recognized by the government both public and private

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SECTION 2. THE PENALTIES UNDER MINOR OFFENSES

1. Reprimand letter.

2. Written apology from the subject student.

3. Waiver from the subject student.

4. Suspension from one week to one month.

5. Debarring from Honors.

6. Other modes of disciplinary action set by the school.

SECTION 3. THE PENALTIES FOR LIGHT OFFENSES

1. Letter of warning.

2. Written apology from the subject student.

3. Waiver from the subject student.

4. Suspension for one day, one week, one month, etc.

5. Other modes of disciplinary action set by the school.

SECTION 4. NOTIFICATION

Notification Letters are sent to the persons concerned,

the parents or guardian and the subject student in particular.

1. Approval of the School President.

2. Copies of the Letter of the school offices concerned.


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SECTION 5. STUDENT SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1. LIBRARY- serves as venue for research and study section.

2. GUIDANCEOFFICE- serves as guidance, counseling and assistance in the enhancement

of student values and development.

3. SCHOOLCLINIC- conducts clinic services when necessary.

4. COMPUTER /INTERNETROOM- provides facilities for enhancement of knowledge and skills intechnology. serves as venue for research.

5. TEACHER ADVISORYPROGRAM - serves as an avenue for the students to approach their

teachers in time of needs.

6. PLACEMENTSERVICES- recommend deserving students for employment.

7. SECURITY- maintains peace and order through the help of a Security Guard.

8. JANITORIALSERVICES- maintains cleanliness in the premises of the

school through the aid of a janitress and janitors.

9. SPIRITUALGUIDANCE- helps students to be developed morally and spiritually and formation of values.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY OF THE SCHOOLS STUDENT MANUAL

This Student Manual shall take effect at the start of the school year 2011-2012.

SECTION 7. RATIFICATION OF THE MANUAL

The Rules and Regulations and Academic Policies contained in this Manual shall be ratified after the approval andsignatures of the School President, and the People behind the Strengths of the School and the School Guidance

Counselor.


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APPROVED and SIGNED:

Mrs. Yolanda S. Alegre Mr. Shigeki Kito/

- Board Director Ms. Rowena Santos- Administrative Officer - Board Director

- Investor

- Treasurer

Mrs. Maritess A. Lagman Prof. E.S. Relen Palaya- Faculty Member - Faculty Member

- Guidance Counselor - Board Vice-President

- Concurrent Registrar - Former Administrator

GKA Tarlac

Mr. Crizalde P. Alegre

President

Founder

Chairman of the Board


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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Students;

Upon your enrollment in this Institution you become members of the GKA family. GKA becomes your

second home and we become your second parents.

As such, we are committed to develop your whole person. We are obliged to develop your skills and

Inculcate the values you need to meet the challenges of life.

As our children, you have corresponding responsibilities. You have to attend classes regularly andstudy

Your lessons religiously so that your parentseffort to send you to school will not be in vain.

Regarding your school obligations, you will be guided by the Student Manual provided by the

administration.

We would like your stay in the Institution to be meaningful, fruitful and enjoyable. As we try our bestto

Make you achieve your DREAMS and GOALS a reality. We would like you to cooperate and do your

part.

Have a fruitful and joyous stay at Global Knowledge Academy.

Signed:

Mr. Crizalde P. Alegre

President


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THE GKA HYMN

Looking Towards A Bright Future

Never thought that you will be

The gate of our way,

The home of our destiny,

Where youd cradled us,

We grew up of wisdom,

In your arms,Youve taught us the love

And cherish Lifes Blessings,

Chorus:

Knowledge we gained from you

Serves as our weapon in the future,

With the dreams weve desired and

Achieved Here we are Looking

Towards a Bright Future

With heartfelt gratitude

For making our lives

Beautiful and Colorful

Chorus:

Youll become a memory

In our hearts

And for the rest of our lives

Chorus:

Lyrics by: Prof. E.S. Relen Palaya

Music Arranged by: Oliver N. Abad

Date Written: Jan 3, 2008

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