GROSS ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR CHEATING SANCTIONS / PENALTIES COMPARISON

The Department of Education (DepEd) stands against cheating during examinations. The DepEd firmly believes that
the integrity of the examination system is an essential component of quality education, which is essential to the
development and professionalization of our students.

Cheating during examinations is prohibited for all students and teachers at all levels. The DepEd will conduct
intensive monitoring during examinations to detect any form of cheating or collusion on the part of examinees or
candidates. It will also closely monitor the use of electronic devices such as cellphones, computers, tablets, etc.,
during exams in order to ensure that these are not used for purposes other than that intended.

The Department of Education Philippines has a zero-tolerance policy for online cheating. This policy applies to all
forms of cheating, including but not limited to:

-Copying from someone else's lecture or homework

-Copying from someone else's test

The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns cheating during examinations. This is not only unfair to
the students but also violates the DepEd's Policy on Academic Integrity and Student Conduct which states that it is
strictly prohibited to use any form of assistance during examinations and in all academic activities.

All forms of cheating are considered academic misconduct which may subject the cheater to severe disciplinary
actions, including suspension or expulsion from school.

Below the parameters of DepEd based on their memoranda to its Regional offices, and
Benedictine International School Student Manual as compared to INHS’s Student Handbook
crafted by Mr. Lito Claveria SY 2018 - 2019 in terms of academic dishonesty – cheating:

1. DepEd Guidelines in the Development of Learners’ Discipline Manual

by Mark Anthony Llego
Attached is a Regional Order No. 07, s. 2018 from May B. Eclar, Ph.D., CESO V, Regional Director, DepEd CAR dated November
13, 2018, entitled “BASIC GUIDELINES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNERS’ DISCIPLINE MANUAL”, which is self-explanatory,
for the information, guidance and compliance of all concerned.

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III. DISCIPLINARY CASES
Considering the foregoing, the following are the infractions or violations of the learners that may be
subjected to interventions and penalties as warranted:

Cheating/dishonesty
Stealing
Assaulting a teacher, or any other school authority or his agents, or other learner/s
Smoking inside the school premises and bringing tobacco products, vapes, etc.
Vandalism – writing on or destroying school property like chairs, tables, windows, books, laboratory equipment and others
Gambling of any sort
Drinking intoxicants and liquor or entering the school premises under the influence of liquor, or bringing of alcoholic beverages
Carrying and concealing deadly weapons or instruments
Extortion or asking money or in kind from others
…….
The School may add to the list above as long as it is presented and approved by the GPTA, and the Schools Division Office
subject to existing laws, rules and regulations;

The School may categorize the offenses as minor, less grave, and grave offense. In case of doubt as to
the category, it shall be the lesser offense.

IV. PENALTIES AND PROHIBITED ACTS

A. The penalty shall be commensurate to the offense committed. The following are Hie corresponding penalties
that shall be given a learner:

i. Minor Offense

1st Offense – Reprimand with counseling with parent

2nd Offense – Suspension of 1-2 days with counseling with parent
3rd Offense – shall be treated as a less grave offense, thus 3 days suspension

ii. Less Grave Offense

1st Offense – Suspension which shall not exceed three (3) days
2nd Offense – Suspension for 4-6 days
3rd Offense – shall be treated as a grave offense, thus 7 days
iii. Grave Offense

1st Offense – Suspension for seven (7) days

2nd Offense – Suspension for more than seven (7) days but not more than one (1) year – refer to the SDS for
approval
3rd Offense – Suspension for one (1) year or more – refer it to the Secretary for approval
4th Offense – Expulsion – refer to the Secretary for approval

Reference:
https://www.teacherph.com/learners-discipline-manual/

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2. BENEDICTINE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

“Helping children succeed in all avenues of life.”
STUDENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL YEAR 2021 – 2022 (Edited: August 4, 2021)
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CATEGORY C
• Bullying and the like in cyberspace
• Cheating in any form during periodic exams and/or leaking test
questions
• Selling, soliciting; fund-raising that is not recognized by the school
• Threatening, intimidating, provoking or coercing any member of the
school community
• Usurpation of authority
• Selling and use of pyrotechnic devices
• Any act or omission similar to any of the above
SANCTIONS
The teacher concerned shall submit an incident report to the Discipline
Committee stating the nature and circumstances of the offense, including the
evidence and/ or materials relevant to the case and the chairman of the Discipline
Committee shall inform the parents immediately.
The Discipline Committee shall conduct an initial investigation of the case
during which the student shall be called in to give his/her side; the concerned
student shall accomplish an incident report form.
The discipline Committee shall call the parents for a conference on the case and
its initial findings.
The students/parents have the right to produce evidence on the student’s behalf
and or make an appeal in this regard.
The decision of the Disciplinary Committee shall be FINAL.

1st offense: suspension for 1 week, another week of community service

and 65% under the specific area/s in the Deportment
2nd offense: suspension for 2 weeks and 65% under the specific area/s
in the deportment
3rd offense: exclusion/expulsion
Other offenses similar to or related to those mentioned above, sanctions will
depend on the gravity or seriousness of the offense committed. Such offense will
be treated on a case-to-case basis.
Once excluded/expelled – No certification of good moral character will be issued.

Reference:
S.Y. 2021 -2022 www.benedictine.edu.ph