Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of Capiz
Commissioner Luis R. Asis National High School
Panay, Capiz

May 29, 2019

ROEL F. BERMEJO, PhD., CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Capiz

Dear Sir;

Greetings!

We humbly submit herewith the pertinentn papers required for the Opening of the
Special Program in the Arts, anent to the implementing guidelines provided for in DepEd
Order____s. 2005.

That said, we humbly request favour from your office for the APPROVAL of such opening
upon compliance of the aforementioned documents.

We hope for your consideration. God bless and more power!

Very respectfully yours,

FELICITO B. BOCALA
MAPEH Coordinator

BALMIS FLORENCE B. LEGASPINA

PTA President Secondary School Principal III
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of Capiz
Commissioner Luis R. Asis National High School
Panay, Capiz

FIRST ENDORSEMENT
April 29, 2019

Respectfully forwarded to the Schools Division Superintendent, Division of Capiz,

Banica, Roxas City, Capiz y the proposal for Curriculum Innovation of the Special Program in the

Arts Curriculum of Commissioner Luis R. Asis National High School, Panay, Capiz, starting School

Year 2019-2020.

FLORENCE B. LEGASPINA
Secondary School Principal III
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of Capiz
Commissioner Luis R. Asis National High School
Panay, Capiz

CERTIFICATION

To Whom It May Concern:

This is to certify that Commissioner Luis R. Asis National High School is a financially

autonomous high school per Disbursement Accountabilities set by the Commission on Audit.

This certification is issued in per requirements set by the Department of Education in

the opening of the Special Program in the Arts.

Given this

________________________
Accountant I
WHEREAS, Dingle National High School is one of the key implements of the Municipal programs
and projects.

WHEREAS, Dingle National High School as the “mother” school of four other national high
schools in town, has been granted the opening of the Special Science Class in 1995, was
considered as on the 285 Tech-Voc High Schools in the country, considers and is willing to
train the youth in the Arts.
WHEREAS, the school has a number of teachers in the roll who are practicing artists in the Arts.

WHEREAS, the Dingle NHS Parent-Teachers Association recognizes the importance of the Arts
and its preservation and enrichment.

NOW THEREFORE, on the motion of BOD Elmo Bais, duly seconded by BOD Rose Panes, be it
resolved as it is hereby resolved to request approval from the Department of Education in the
Opening of the Dingle National High School Special Program in the Arts starting School Year
2011-2012.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing resolution.

LIDA URMATAN
PTA Secretary

Approved:

JACINTO M. OSANO MERCY GRACE P. PARRENO

PTA President Secondary School Principal III
 INTEGRATION OF TLE COMPETENCIES IN SPA

In compliance to DepEd Order No. 46, s. 2012 the SPA teacher shall be tasked to integrate
EPP/TLE competencies according to the needs of the art specialization:
1. Visual Arts, Media Arts and Drama: Woodworks/carpentry incorporated in wooden
scriptures, furniture design, stage design.
2. Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Music and Drama: ICT-animation, music
compositions, music production, stage design.
3. Music, Dance and Drama: Housekeeping –costume care and set management
4. Music, Dance, and Drama: Sewing –costume design and development.
5. Music Dance, Drama and Visual Arts: Cosmetology – hair and make-up needed for
performances.

INTEGRATION OF TLE COMPETENCIES IN SPA

Common competencies for al Art Specializations:

1. Personality development – proper hygiene and social graces
2. Customer relations
3. Cookery – cooking their own food during rehearsals, productions or competitions
4. Entrepreneurship – producing, promoting, and marketing own performances and exhibits

From Grade 6 onwards, specializations in the 6 different art forms shall be offered.

These are:
Music Visual Arts
Dance Media Arts
Drama Creative Writing

“Learners may opt to change specialization when they reach Grade 7.

 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Special Program in the Arts is a program for learners with potentials or talents in the arts
namely, Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Creative Writing.

The program offers a comprehensive basic education centered in the arts, covering a range of
art forms and disciplines. Arts education is an integral component of a balanced educational
program which aims to prepare graduates for the world of work or for higher education.

Pilot testing of the program started in the year 2000-2004 in fifteen (15) high schools, one (1)
from each region. After the pilot implementation, these schools were transformed into lead
schools and later institutionalized. As lead schools, they shall encourage other schools to
implement the program. Two more schools from Regions MIMAROPA and ARMM adopted the
same program. At present, more public and private high schools have successfully adopted the
program.

From Grade 4 to 5, the Special Program in the Arts (SPA) may be offered wherein students have
two options they can enlist in:

1. Performing Arts (Music, Dance and Drama)

2. Visual Arts, Media Arts and Creative Writing

CURRICULUM

Performance Standards

The performance standards define the expected proficiency level which is expressed in two
ways: learners should be able to use their learning or understanding in real-life situations; and
they should be able to do this on their own.

The performance standards answer the questions: “What do we want learners to do with their
learning or understanding?” and “How do we want them to use their learning or
understanding?”

The learner demonstrates understanding of basic concepts and principles of a chosen art form
(music, dance, drama, visual arts, media arts and creative writing) through active participation
in artistic and cultural performances for the development of their aesthetic potential and
renewed spirituality, preservation and promotion of Filipino culture and heritage and expansion
of one’s world vision in preparation for life and work.

The specializations under the Special Program in the Arts (SPA) are Music, Dance, Visual Arts,
Media Arts and Creative Writing. An SPA implementing school is required to offer the six (6) art
areas.
The learning standards for each special program are formulated following the template that has
been adopted for the core curriculum.

Content Standards
The content standards define what learners are expected to know (knowledge: Facts and
information), what they should be able to do (process or skills) with what they know, and the
meanings or understandings that they construct or make. Thus, the content standards answer
the question: “What do we want learners to know, be able to do, and understand?”

ADMISSION OF LEARNERS

Students will be admitted in the Special Program in the Arts provided the student and the
parents conform to the following conditions as stipulated in the duly notarized Admission
Contract:
1. Grade requirements
2. Attendance in Rehearsals, Performances or Production sanctioned by the
school/division/region.
3. The school shall NOT be held liable for rehearsals, performances or production NOT
sanctioned by the school/division/region.
4. Student’s proper conduct and behaviour
5. Parent’s moral, emotional, psychological and financial support relative to the
program.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A. Physical Facilities

1. Instructional Spaces
Schools that offer the Special Program for the Arts must have adequate instructional rooms
that conform to the minimum standard for instructional spaces as stipulated in the Manual of
Educational Facilities. These instructional spaces include classrooms, computer rooms, arts
studios and/or laboratories.

2. School furniture/ equipment/ assistive devices

Special Interest Programs require specific school furniture, equipment, and assistive devices
necessary to support the program implementation.

The general requirements are:

Academic Classrooms
 Standard size
 Furnished with LCD screens and projectors and/or LED TV with HDMI
 Computer Laboratory
 At least 35 units of computers
 4 printers with scanner
 Furnished with LCD screens and projectors and/or LED TV with HDMI
 Softwares
 Reliable Internet Connection

Media Arts Studio (air-conditioned)

Furnished with:
 Studio lights
 Microphones (lapel, boom)
 Furnished with LCD screens and projectors and/ or LED TV with HDMI
 Backdrop curtains
 At least 2 computer sets with printer & scanner
 Workshop tables
 DSLR Camera with tripod
 Editing software

Dance studio/s Visual Arts Studio

Furnished with: Furnished with:
 Wall to wall mirror  Wokshop tables
 Barres  Wash area with water, sink & faucet
 Cabinets for costumes  Properly ventilated and lighted
 Portable Sound system
Creative Writing Studio
Drama Studio Furnished with:
Furnished with:  Computer set with printer & scanner
 Wall to wall mirror  Furnished with LCD screen and
 Sound system projector and/or LED TV with HDMI
 Stage lights  With reliable internet connection
 Well-ventilated and lighted
 Book shelves and/or cabinets

2 Music studios (1 for vocal music and 1 for instrumental music)

Equipped with the following:
 Music stand
 Sound System
 Drum set
 Piano/keyboard
 Music tools

Instrumentalists shall be provided by the students except for large instruments of the
orchestra, marching band, rondalla or anklung.
 DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION

a. The Special Program in the Arts shall be a separate entity from other departments.
b. The School Head shall designate a Program Head and is empowered to assume the
duties and responsibilities of Head Teacher without any additional renumeration and is
independent.
c. Only one art specialization shall be assigned to the teacher specialist.
d. Teachers handling the special programs shall be guided by the appropriate educational
pedagogies which include constructivism, metacognition, social learning theory and
learning styles theory. It shall consider principles involving current trends in learning,
brain-based approaches to learning and high-yield instructional/ learning strategies that
promote learning. Different methodologies and strategies shall be used by the teachers
to promote lifelong learning and develop the 21st Century Skills among learners.

For students who are at risk of receiving grades lower than 80, learning managers may
choose from the following:

(Option A) He/She is advised to attend remedial classes to comply with the grade
requirements.

(Option B) He/She shall be given relevant extra work to comply with the subject’s grade
requirements.

SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE FO GRADES 7-10

Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
7:00-8:00 English English English English MAPEH
8:00-9:00 Math Math Math Math MAPEH
9:00-10:00 Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino MAPEH
10:00-10:15 RECESS
10:15-11:15 Science Science Science Science MAPEH
11:15-12:15 AP AP AP EP EP
12:15-1:15 LUNCH BREAK
1:15-2:15 SPA SPA SPA SPA Homeroom/
Guidance
program
2:15-3:15 TLE TLE ICL CLUB
Contextualized Contextualized
to the Special to the Special
Interest Interest
Program Program
TOTAL 7.0 hrs 7.0 hrs 7.0 hrs 7.0 hrs 6.0 hrs
 ADMISSION OF LEARNERS

Applicants who passed the screening process shall be admitted in the Special Curricular
Program on the following merits:

School’s General Admission Test – 20%

Special Interest Test - 20%
Artistic Encounter - 40%
Interview - 20%
____________
TOTAL - 100%

INSTRUCTIONAL AND LEARNING RESOURCES

1. Learning Materials
Provision for sufficient and various learning materials designed to meet the specific needs of
the diverse learners should be made available:

1.1 Text

Refers to printed materials such as textbooks, modules, hand outs, brochures and other
materials that come in hard copies.

1.2 Non-Text

Include materials in soft copies such as CDs, software programs and their resources found in
the internet.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF LEARNERS

1. Promotion

Promotion of the students shall follow DepEd Order 8, s. 2015 and DepEd Order 29, s.
2015, unless otherwise rescinded.

2. Retention

A learner shall be retained in the program if he/she:

Maintains an average grade of 80% in all academic subjects and 85% in his specialization
subjects to be retained in the program.
Maintains a General average of 83% to be retained in the program.

3. Transfer

A student transferring to the SPA from another program needs to undergo the same
process of student admission. The student is required to take at least 30 hours of summer
training and/ or workshops of the specializations he/she has not taken. The Division Office must
be advised of the SPA summer classes to be conducted. Transfer shall only be allowed until
grade 8.

SCREENING AND ADMISSION OF LEARNERS

The school shall organize a special program committee composed of: SIP Coordinator, SIP
teacher/s and Guidance Counsellor/ Designated Guidance Counsellor, to perform the following
functions:

Stage 1: Preliminary selection through documentary evaluation to assess the readiness/

qualification of applicants based on the basic requirements as follows:
1. NSO Birth Certificate
2. Certificate of good moral character
3. Medical Certification
4. Form 138-A for 1st and 2nd quarter
5. Referrals and other relevant certifications

TIME ALLOTMENT

For Grades 4 to 6 the Special Program in the Arts shall be offered on a 90-minute weekly time
frame, twice a week 40 minutes per day.

For Grades 7 to 10, the Special Program in the Arts shall be offered on a 240 minutes or four (4)
hors per week. TLE Contextualized to the Special Interest Program shall be offered for 120
minutes or two (2) hours per week.
 STARTING SPA IN YOUR SCHOOL

***Processing Time = at least 2 years to prepare teacher qualifications, facilities, tools and
equipment.

STEP 1
Coordinate with:
1. Division Office
2. Regional Office
3. Bureau of Curriculum Development

STEP 2
Develop plans for program implementation for approval of Division and Regional Office prior to
submission to BCD.

STEP 3
a. Rigid and extensive teacher-training for the specialization
b. Completion of facilities, tools and equipment (following the technical-specifications needed
for each art specialization)

***Schools that wish to institute the SPA should be financially capable to sustain the program
continuously.

FUTURE PLANS FOR SPA

1. National Convention for SPA Implementers

2. Develop Lesson Exemplars
3. Develop Assessment and Monitoring Tools
4. Finalize Technical-Specifications for SPA and SHS Arts & Design Track
5. Creative Industries Summit for SHS Arts and Design Track
6. Monitor and Evaluate SPA Implementers
7. Identify possible Regional Arts Academies

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The following additional requirements to qualify a school to offer a Special Interest Program
should be met:

1. Financially autonomous regular secondary school

2. Strategically located and with available resources such as libraries, museum, instructional
materials, equipment, experts/specialists.
3. Consistently with a track record of winning and participating in the specific Special Program
competitions.

LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

1. Principal/ School Head

 Attend professional/special training in the Special Interest Program offering
 Committed to the development and continuance of the existing Special Program

2. Program Coordinator/In-charge
 Empowered to assume the duties and responsibilities of a Head Teacher
 Attend professional/special training in the Special Interest Program Offering
 Facilitate effective community and stakeholder’s participation in the continuous
improvement of the program.

EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM

Scheme

Number of Exceptionalities/ learners

Number of schools

 The school may offer a Special Interest Program if necessary as long as the school meets
the standards and criteria for the implementation of the program.
 The school shall be granted a certificate of excellence in the implementation of the
Special Interest Program according to the standards set by the specific program.
 The primary of a mother or main school offering a Special Interest Program shall be a
resource development and service center for the annex/ nearby schools or community.
 The quality of instruction in expanded school or community shall equal or at par with
the mother or main school, and closely linked to it.

MAINTANING AND SUSTAINING SPA IN YOUR SCHOOL

ROLE OF THE SCHOOL GOVERNING COUNCIL

The SIP coordinator shall automatically be a member of School Governing Council. The function
of the SGC are as follows:

1. Assist in the initiation of activities in the implementation of the Special Interest Program
guided by their mission and vision towards learner’s welfare.
2. Work in close partnership with the programs’ facilitator/teacher and stakeholders towards
providing a productive and enriching learning experience for learners.
3. Lead the development of unified organizational values and trust on which shared school-
based decision-making is made.
4. Serve as a model by being a Special Interest Program Coordinator champion of the program
in the School Governing Council.

TEACHER PROMOTION AND RETENTION

Teachers in the Special Program in the Arts who are qualified for promotion shall also be given
priority regardless of the number of “student-ratio policy” (please refer to existing DepEd
Orders on Hiring and Promotion of Teachers)
Teachers who are promoted are required to serve in the special program for a minimum of
three (3) years after the effectivity of promotion.

EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM

Expansion of the Special Interest Program pertains to increasing the number different schemes
in implementing the program as long as it meet the required standards and criteria for its
specific program.

Mode of Expansion
A community-wide information and dissemination campaign in the early identification
campaign on the early identification of learners in the Special Interest Program. The program
proposes future expansion through the following:
1. Strengthen tie-up with the NGOs and LGUs in terms of material/financial/trainings.
2. Use extensively various means of medium such as television, radio and the social media in
the expansion, recognition, acceptance and participation to the Special Interest Program.
3. Extend concern as part of the reaching out plan of the school in providing the Special Interest
Program other than the school setting but also in the community as well.
4. Request a specific specialist for the Special Interest Program offered for supervision and
technical assistance. (see attached appendix relative to specialists and experts)
5. Procure assessment/ screening tools and assistive devices for Special Interest Program
learners.
“The ARTS is NOT just a nice thing to have or to do if one can afford it. Rather,
paintings and poetry, music and fashion, design and dialogue, they all DEFINE who
we are as a people and provide an account of our HISTORY for the next
generation.” –Michelle Obama