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ATENEO DE MANILA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ONLINE LEARNING
    PRIMER
           SY 2020-2021
ONLINE LEARNING PRIMER - SY 2020-2021 ATENEO DE MANILA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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                            Table of Contents
Table of Contents                                                       1

I. INTRODUCTION                                                         4
   A. Message from the Principal                                        4
   B. Vision-Mission of the Ateneo de Manila Basic Education            5
   C. Profile of the Ateneo de Manila Basic Education Graduate          6

II. GENERAL INFORMATION                                              7
    A. Online Learning in the Ateneo de Manila Junior High School    7
    B. Official Learning and Communication Platforms                 8
        Online Learning Platform                                     8
        Learning Management System                                   8
        OBF Accounts for Students                                    9
    C. Delivery of Learning Experiences                              9
        Modes of Learning                                            9
        Sample Weekly Schedule                                      10
    D. Protocols for Students                                        11
        Synchronous and Asynchronous Sessions                        11
        Consultation Sessions                                       12
        Submission of Requirements & Academic Integrity             12
        Suspension of Classes                                       13
    E. School Calendar – Important Dates                            13

III. ACADEMICS                                                      15
     A. Overview                                                    15
     B. Curricular Offerings                                        16
        Araling Panlipunan                                          16
        Art                                                         17
        Christian Life Education                                    18
        Computer Education                                          20
        English                                                     21
        Filipino                                                    22
        Math                                                        24
        Music                                                       27
        Physical Education                                          28
        Science                                                     29
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      Advanced Programs                                             32
  C. Grading System                                                 32
      Purpose of Marks                                              33
      Qualitative Academic Marks                                    33
      Computation of Marks                                          33
      Grading Policy for Missed Assessments                         34
      Subject Area Effort and Conduct Marks                         35
  D. Honors and Awards                                              36
  E. Promotion and Non-Promotion                                    37
  F. Some Tips for First-Time Flyers in the AteneoBlueCloud         37

IV. STUDENT AFFAIRS AND FORMATION                                   40
    A. Overview                                                     40
    B. The Cluster System                                           40
    C. The Mentoring Program                                        41
    D. Intensified Dialogue on Students’ Formation Program (iDSF)   42
    E. Non-Academic Day/Wellness Wednesday                          42
    F. Daily Check-In                                               44
    G. Order and Discipline                                         44
        Attendance                                                  45
        Punctuality                                                 45
        Dress Code                                                  45
        Haircut                                                     46
    H. Formative Interventions and the APSAF Conduct Mark           46
    I. Spiritual Formation                                          48
    J. Guidance and Counseling Program                              48
        Online Counseling                                           49
        Guidance Formation Program                                  49
        Individual Inventory Service                                49
        Online Consultation Services                                50
        Referral Service                                            50
        Guidance Testing Service                                    50
    K. The Student Activities Program                               50
        SAP Guiding Principles                                      50
        Program Scope                                               50
        JHS Student Activities in the New Normal                     51
        Council of Student Organizations (CSO)                       51
        Assembly of Class Officers (ACO)                            52
        Athletes’ Council (AthC)                                    52
        Student Government                                          53
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      The Sanggu-JHS Theme for SY 2020-2021         53
  L. Christian Service and Involvement Program      54
      Grade 7 Dungaw Exposure Program               55
      Grade 8 Danas Ecological Engagement Program   55
      Grade 9 Dama Christian Service Program        55
      Grade 10 Damay Immersion Program              55
  M. Athletics                                      57
  N. Health Services                                57

V. OTHER OFFICES                                    59
  A. Office of Parent Relations and Programs        59
     Goals and Objectives                           59
     Organizational Structure                       59
     The Way of Proceeding                          59
     The Year Ahead                                 60
  B. Educational Media Center                       60
     Overview                                       60
     Resources                                       61
     Information Literacy Program                   63

VI. DIRECTORY                                       64
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                          I. INTRODUCTION
A. Message from the Principal

I’m sure that many of you are somehow familiar with the Jesuit terms such as
Magis, and Cura Personalis but it is quite likely that many of you have seldom
encountered the term TANTUM QUANTUM which in English is translated to “ in
so much as.”

TANTUM QUANTUM may be alien to many but it really is of such significance to
us because it informs the way we should act and make decisions. TANTUM
QUANTUM reminds us not to act and decide blindly, merely on the basis of hard
and fast rules, but insofar as these rules help lead us to the pursuit of what is
the greater good.

Evidently , the primer is quite detailed and meant to be as instructive as
possible. Yet there will be times when the questions that you have are best
answered not by the straightforward information found here but in the context
of what will lead you to the greater good. To this , I offer TANTUM QUANTUM as
a guiding principle.
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B. Vision-Mission of the Ateneo de Manila Basic Education

Vision
The Ateneo de Manila University - Basic Education unit is a premier Filipino,
Catholic and Jesuit educational institution that forms servant-leaders who have
an intimate and faithful relationship with Christ, are competent in every aspect,
with a well-formed conscience, compassionate to others, and a commitment to
serve the country and the global community.

Mission
As a premier Filipino, Catholic and Jesuit educational institution, the Ateneo de
Manila University - Basic Education unit aims to hone and enrich one’s talents
and character through structures and age-appropriate opportunities guided by
the Ignatian tradition and pedagogy.

In the Junior High School​,​ the young man discovers himself, hones his talents
and abilities and develops his leadership skills. As he matures in faith, he grows
in understanding that he is part of a larger community called to deepen his love
for country and to contribute as a steward of God’s creation.
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C. Profile of the Ateneo de Manila Basic Education Graduate

The Ateneo de Manila Basic Education graduate is a young individual who was
molded by Ignatian tradition and pedagogy into a future leader, a nation
builder, and a catalyst of progress in the global community.

Upon the student’s graduation from Basic Education, the student would have
been formed into a person who:

     is C
        ​ HRIST-CENTERED​;
     is C​ OMPETENT​ in all areas of one’s life;
     has a well-formed C​ ONSCIENCE​, with the courage to defend what is right
     and to right what is wrong;
     has C ​ OMPASSION​ for others, especially the poor and disadvantaged,
     a compassion that leads to a life of service and work for justice and peace;
     and
     lives out one’s C
                     ​ OMMITMENT​ to God, and to society as a steward of
     creation.

Per intercessionem Sanctae Virginis Mariae
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                   II. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Online Learning in the Ateneo de Manila Junior High School

Anchored on Ignatian tradition and pedagogy, the Ateneo de Manila Junior
High School (AJHS), in implementing online learning, commits itself to
accompany​​ its students in their journey to become C​ hrist-Centered​​, persons of
Competence, Conscience​​, C​ ompassion, ​and C​ o
                                                ​ mmitment​​, in an increasingly
uncertain and changing world.

Through the AteneoBlueCloud, our virtual campus, the AJHS promises quality
online Jesuit education and holistic formation for the young men entrusted to
its care.

AJHS Online Learning is characterized by the following salient features:

   ● Structured. I​ t follows a regular schedule, which will enable students to
     manage their learning experiences and tasks more efficiently and
     effectively. However, unlike what used to be a typical day for students, this
     schedule will focus on the students’ l​ earning time​, rather than their
     contact time with the teacher.

   ● Inclusive​ and F
                    ​ lexible. I​ t commits that no student will be left behind
     because learning materials will be available to all regardless of the
     strength of their internet connectivity or the limitations of their available
     gadgets. Furthermore, online learning programs in the AJHS were
     designed to be usable even beyond this time of the pandemic.

   ● Holistic. I​ t remains true to the tenets of Jesuit education, wherein
     formation encompasses the whole person--mind, hands, and heart. Thus,
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      the school’s curricular offerings focus on both the academic programs
      and non-academic formation programs.

   ● Community-building. I​ t recognizes that effective online education is a
     shared mission that is only possible through the collaboration and
     cooperation among its stakeholders--students, parents, teachers & staff,
     administration.

B. Official Learning and Communication Platforms

Online Learning Platform

GSuite for Education​ is the official online learning platform of the AJHS. It is a
set of educational productivity tools from Google that includes Mail, Drive,
Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Hangouts, Chat, Meet, Sites, and Classroom.
Through these tools, students will be able to communicate and collaborate with
their teachers and classmates, access materials, plan, organize, and perform
tasks more efficiently, and learn 21st century digital citizenship skills.

Learning Management System

Google Classroom​ is the official learning management system (LMS) of the
AJHS. It is part of the Google Apps for Education suite of tools. With Google
Classroom, teachers and students communicate and collaborate, manage
assignments entirely online, and stay organized. This is where all
announcements, materials, and assessment tasks will be posted by the subject
teachers. There will be one Google Classroom for each subject.
Explore the Guide to Google Classroom Basics for Parents and Students at
https://sites.google.com/ateneo.edu/gclassroombeu​. This includes modules
and frequently asked questions about Google Classroom as well as other G
Suite tools that work with Google Classroom.
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OBF Accounts for Students

With the help of the University’s Information Technology Resource
Management Office (ITRMO), a University Google-based account was created
for the students. The student’s OBF account will be used to log in to the G Suite
apps. Through this email address, the students will have access to the different
tools the school will use to deliver and enhance lessons.

The students can use their OBF account to send emails to their teachers and
classmates using Gmail. This can also be used for sending messages through
Google Chat and for video conferencing through Google Meet. With the OBF
account, the students are enrolled into a mailing list where members of the
group will be those in their class. This will be used as a means of
communication via email between teachers and classmates regarding
school-specific or class-specific announcements. Only members of the mailing
list may send and receive emails in the group.

C. Delivery of Learning Experiences

Modes of Learning

Learning experiences will be delivered to students using two modes:
Synchronous​ and A   ​ synchronous​. Synchronous activities happen in real-time,
usually via videoconferencing, while asynchronous activities require minimal
real-time interaction between the teacher and the students. They involve
learning activities that students can do on their own and at their own pace,
within a reasonable time frame, while providing students opportunities to
communicate or consult with their teachers as needed.

These two modes may be further subdivided into the following categories:
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                  Synchronous                                           Asynchronous

                In-Class (On-Cam)                                        On-Screen
This type of activity mimics the live classroom        This type of activity does not necessarily require
experience through the use of                          online presence, but is still device-dependent.
video-conferencing tools.
                                                       E.g. watching/listening to a pre-recorded lecture,
E.g. live lecture or discussion                        reading reference materials in e-book form,
                                                       group discussions outside of class sessions,
                                                       working on assigned tasks or exercises

                 Online (Off-Cam)                                        Off-Screen
This type of activity requires active participation    This type of activity does not require any device,
but through the use of text-based messaging.           yet, they still form part of the learning time of
                                                       the subject.
E.g. interaction in a chat room or discussion
board, taking a scheduled assessment                    E.g. reading and/or accomplishing exercises in a
                                                       textbook

Sample Weekly Schedule

                     Monday            Tuesday         Wednesday           Thursday            Friday

  8:00 – 9:00                                         Morning Cluster
                            Daily Check- in                                      Daily Check- in
      am                                                 Address

                                                          Class
 9:00 – 10:00        English           Filipino         Moderator’s          Math             Science
                                                          Period

 10:00 – 10:30                                          AM BREAK

                                                        Formation
 10:30 – 11:30      Science             Math                                Filipino           English
                                                         Session

  11:30 am –
                                                      LUNCH BREAK
   1:00 pm

  1:00 – 2:00          AP               CLE            Org Period        Art/Computer         Music/PE

  2:00 – 3:00      Academic Consultation Time                             Academic Consultation Time

                    Non-Academic Consultation            Faculty          Non-Academic Consultation
  3:00 – 4:00
                             Time                        Meeting                   Time

     5:00                                Submission of Assigned Tasks for the Day
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D. Protocols for Students

As a general rule, students are expected to observe the highest standards of
conduct and decorum during online learning. An online classroom is a ​safe
space​ and will remain to be safe if everyone in the community adheres to the
university policy on ethical conduct during online learning. Everyone is
expected to maintain a positive online identity and promote a supportive online
learning environment. The AJHS encourages all stakeholders to live by the
accepted norms of morality and in accordance with our Christian values.

Synchronous and Asynchronous Sessions

During synchronous and asynchronous sessions, students must observe the
daily routines provided by the school. A daily schedule is given to guide
students in planning their day and working on their tasks. The school believes
that this helps students self-regulate, develop self-discipline, and become
independent learners.

     Synchronous
       ● Be punctual. Dress appropriately for In-Class (On-Cam) sessions.
          Refer to part IV (Student Affairs and Formation) for the detailed
          guidelines on Attendance, Punctuality, Dresscode, and Haircut.
       ● When joining an In-Class (On-Cam) session, put your microphone
          on mute to avoid unnecessary noise during the session. If you wish
          to speak during the session, ask permission from your teacher by
          using the Nod extension app to “raise your hand”, or by typing in
          the chat box. Remember to use the chat box only for discussions
          related to the lesson.

     Asynchronous
       ● Carefully go over the materials posted by your teachers in Google
          Classroom.
       ● Participate actively by writing down your ideas or posting questions
          on the comment section of the relevant material. Read others’
          comments and respond appropriately.
       ● When discussing ideas or giving an opinion, support your stance
          with reason. T
                       ​ his is the most important criterion in assessing
          someone's contribution to discussions, not the number of posts or
          reacts you made.
       ● Out of courtesy to others, do not write in a stream-of-consciousness
          fashion. Avoid lengthy, rambling responses by organizing your
          thoughts first before posting.
       ● Be mindful of and keep to the deadlines set by your teachers for
          assigned tasks.
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      AT ALL TIMES, maintain a positive online learning environment.
      Express your thoughts and opinions in a respectful manner, even
      when your teacher is not around. Use your freedom of expression
      responsibly. Think before you post!

Consultation Sessions

A designated time in the weekly schedule is allotted for ​academic​ and
non-academic​ consultations. Consultation sessions may be done individually or
in groups.

To consult synchronously:
   ● Inform your teacher at least a day in advance to allow your teacher to
      make the necessary arrangement and preparations.
   ● Send your questions prior to your consultation.

To consult asynchronously:
   ● Use only official channels for communication. You may send an email
      using your OBF account or send a message via Google chat during school
      hours (i.e. before 5:00 pm). Your teacher will reply to your queries within a
      reasonable amount of time.

The school may also initiate consultation sessions to discuss important matters
with concerned students. Such matters may include academic intervention,
disciplinary concerns, guidance interviews and/or counselling, and mentoring.

Submission of Requirements & Academic Integrity

As a Jesuit institution, we value m
                                  ​ agis​. It is not simply doing more but more
importantly doing things for the greater glory of God. When turning in
requirements, remember that your work is an expression of ​magis​. As such,
your work is expected to always be on-time, complete, and truthful.

Academic integrity, as a manifestation of truthfulness, is the commitment to
and demonstration of honest and moral behavior in an academic setting.
Students who adhere to academic integrity show respect for their work and
the work of their peers.​ T
                          ​ he school will not tolerate small ethical compromises
that sacrifice the integrity of the academic community.

Uphold the value of academic integrity by following these guidelines:
  ● Ensure that your answers to any school requirement are your own work,
     unless collaboration is explicitly allowed by your teacher.
  ● Do not share your answers with anyone, unless explicitly allowed by your
     teacher.
  ● Avoid engaging in any activity that will compromise the integrity of your
     grade or the grade of others.
  ● Report suspected violations to your teacher or Cluster Coordinator.
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Plagiarism is a serious offense against academic integrity.

   “Many people think of plagiarism as copying another's work or borrowing someone
   else's original ideas. But terms like "copying" and "borrowing" can disguise the
   seriousness of the offense:

   According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, to "plagiarize" means:
   ● to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
   ● to use (another's production) without crediting the source
   ● to commit literary theft

   All of the following are considered plagiarism:
   ● turning in someone else's work as your own
   ● copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
   ● failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
   ● giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
   ● changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving
       credit
   ● copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of
       your work, whether you give credit or not (see our section on "fair use" rules)
   ● to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing
       source”

   Taken from: What is Plagiarism? (2017, May 18). Retrieved July 24, 2020, from
   https://plagiarism.org/article/what-is-plagiarism​,

Make sure that you understand the policies laid out by the school as to what
constitutes cheating, plagiarism, and inappropriate online collaboration. The
Code of Discipline will be enforced once a student violates the rule on academic
dishonesty.

Suspension of Classes
When classes are suspended due to inclement weather or other unforeseen
events, official announcements will be posted on AteneoBlueCloud - AJHS
Virtual Campus and Ateneo Junior High School Facebook page.

E. School Calendar – Important Dates

  Month           Dates                                      Activity

                    3-7       Grades 7 -10 Orientation Week

                   10-14      Schola Brevis​ Week

                     12       Mass of the Holy Spirit and Votive Mass for the Feast of the
  August                      Assumption of our Lady

                     19       Quezon City Day (holiday)

                     21       Ninoy Aquino Day (holiday)
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            26   Class Officers’ Elections
                 Pagdiriwang ng Rurok ng Buwan ng Wika

            31   National Heroes Day (holiday)

September   9    Votive Mass for the Feast of Nativity of Our Lady

            23   Org Fair

            7    Mass for the Feast of our Lady of the Holy Rosary
                 Formators’ Day Celebration
 October
            14   Mental Health Awareness Program (Guidance Week
                 Celebration)

            3    Start of the Second Term
November
            11   Votive Mass for the Feast of St. Stanislaus Kostka, SJ

            30   Bonifacio Day (holiday)

            8    Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (holiday)

            9    Votive Mass for the Solemnity of Immaculate Conception
December
            18   Community Christmas Mass

            19   Start of Christmas and Midyear Break

            11   Resumption of Classes
 January
            20   Social Involvement Mass

            1    Start of Third Term

            12   Chinese New Year (holiday)
February
            17   Ash Wednesday Mass

            25   EDSA day (holiday)

            24   Votive Mass for the Feast of Annunciation

 March      1    Maundy Thursday (holiday)

            2    Good Friday (holiday)

            7    Community Easter Mass

  April     9    Araw ng Kagitingan (holiday)

            30   Closing Ceremony
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                             III. ACADEMICS

A. Overview

The Ateneo de Manila Junior High School’s Academic Program is composed of
ten (10) subject areas—Araling Panlipunan, Arts, Christian Life Education,
Computer Education, English, Filipino, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education
and Science.

In line with the Profile of the Ateneo de Manila Basic Education Graduate, these
various disciplines are geared towards producing, at the end of four years, a
graduate who is not only academically COMPETENT, but also has a well-formed
CONSCIENCE, with the courage to defend what is right, and to right what is
wrong, has COMPASSION for others, especially the poor and disadvantaged,
and lives out his COMMITMENT to his mission in life, to God and to society,
because he is a CHRIST-CENTERED person.

The academic curriculum is designed following the Ignatian Pedagogical
Paradigm, which considers the ever-changing context of the students and the
world around them, and builds on their learning experiences, in order to
maximize their full potential and development in the various aspects of study.

With the shift to online learning, course content is streamlined to focus on
depth, rather than breadth, of learning, covering e  ​ ssential competencies​ and
relevant life skills​ that will enable students to critically reflect on their
experiences, and lead them beyond “merely knowing” toward action with
purpose and impact.
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B. Curricular Offerings

Araling Panlipunan

Ang Araling Panlipunan ay nakatuon sa pag-unawa sa kasalukuyang lipunan
habang patuloy na nakaugat sa nakaraan. Gagamitin ng mga mag-aaral ang
mga kaalamang ito upang makabuo ng napagnilayang desisyon tungo sa isang
mas mabuting hinaharap.

Sa pagtalakay ng mga aralin, ginagabayan ang mga guro ng asignatura ng
sumusunod na pananaw at paniniwala:

   Nilalayon ng programa ng Araling Panlipunan ng Ateneo de Manila Junior
   High School na hubugin sa bawat mag-aaral ang damdamin ng pagiging
   “mamamayan-para-sa-kapwa”, ​mga mamamayang nagtataglay ng
   mga sumusunod na katangian: ​panlipunang kamulatan, panlipunang
   kamalayan at panlipunang pakikisangkot​.

Mga Paksa

                 GRADE 7                GRADE 8                GRADE 9          GRADE 10
               Kasaysayan at         Kasaysayan ng          Pambungad sa    Kontemporaryong
               Kabihasnan ng            Daigdig               Ekonomiks           Isyu
                   Asya
First Term ●    Panimula sa      ●    Panimula sa       ●    Pambungad sa   ●   Pambungad sa
                Asya,                 Kabihasnan             Ekonomiks          Kontemporaryo
                Heograpiya       ●    Mga               ●    Ang Mamimili       ng Isyu
          ●     Mga                   Kabihasnan sa     ●    Batas ng       ●   Pagkamamama
                Kabihasnan sa         Malapit na             Demand             yan
                Asya                  Silangan at       ●    Ang mga        ●   Karapatang
          ●     Mga Relihiyon         Ehipto, Griyego        Negosyo            Pantao
                at Pilosopiya sa      at Romano
                Asya
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Second    ●   Imperyalismo       ●   Panahong         ●   Batas ng Supply ●   Edukasyon:
Term          sa India, Tsina,       Midyebal         ●   Ekwilibrium         Access at
              at Timog           ●   Estadong-Nasyo   ●   Elastisidad         Kalidad
              Silangang              n                ●   Makroekonomik ●     Mga Isyung may
              Asya               ●   Renasimyento         s                   kaugnayan sa
                                     at Repormasyon                           kasarian
                                                                          ●   Mga Isyung
                                                                              Ekonomiko
Third     ●   Nasyonalismo ●         Mga              ●   Patakarang      ●   Mga Isyung
Term          sa Hapon,              Himagsikan           Piskal              Pulitikal
              India, Tsina,  ●       Imperyalismo     ●   Patakarang      ●   Mga Isyung
              Korea, at      ●       Mga Digmaang         Monetaryo           Pangkapaligiran
              Timog                  Pandaigdig       ●   Mga Sektor ng
              Silangang Asya                              Ekonomiya

Mga Kagamitan sa Kurso

Batayang Aklat
Grade 7: ​Asya​ ni Jay Son Batang
Grade 8: ​Kasaysayan ng Daigdig​ nina Eliseo Manaay Jr. at Patrocenia Taguinod
Grade 9: ​Ekonomiks sa Makabagong Panahon​ nina Charo B. Bon at Rosa Belle
R. Bon
Grade 10: ​Mga Kontemporaryong Isyu​ ni Jens Micah de Guzman

Mga Babasahin (Reading materials)
Mapa, Larawan, Balita, Editorial, Editorial Cartoon, Videos at Infographics

Mga Gawain

Upang masukat ng guro ang natutuhan ng mga mag-aaral, may mga gawaing
itatakda ang mga guro na karaniwang ginagawa nang pangkatan ​(group).

Sa tulong ng ​G Suite tools​ at iba pang a
                                         ​ pplications ​gaya ng P
                                                                ​ adlet​, dito
ilalalagay ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang sagot sa mga gabay na tanong,
pagninilay o ​case study​.

May mga pagkakataon ring maaaring gumawa sila ng ​mind map, m    ​ aghanap
ng mga lugar sa mapa, maghambing ng mga konsepto gamit ang ​Venn
diagram o ​gumawa ng mga paglalahat (​ generalization) ​gamit ang mga
graphic organizer.

Art

The Art Subject Area envisions a graduate who possesses aesthetic sensibility
and skills in art, forming an appreciation for both local and foreign art and
artists, and integrates these with his ability to think critically and creatively in
pursuit of the preservation and development of the nation's culture.

Scope and Sequence
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                   GRADE 7             GRADE 8               GRADE 9                GRADE 10
                 Philippine Art        Asian Art            Western Art             Media Art
First Term   ●    Study of Art     ●   Study of Art     ●   Study of Art       ●   Introduction to
             ●    Pre-Colonial     ●   East Asian Art   ●   Pre-Historic Art       Media
                  Art              ●   Calligraphy      ●   Painting           ●   Effective
             ●    Sculpture            Writing                                     Communication
                                                                                   in Advertising
                                                                               ●   Product
                                                                                   Commercial
                                                                                   Advertisement
                                                                               ●   Brand Logo &
                                                                                   Product
                                                                                   Packaging
                                                                                   Design
Second       ●    Art During the ●     South Asian      ●   Egyptian Art     ●     Print Advertising
Term              Spanish              Art              ●   Greek and        ●     Basic Product
                  Colonization   ●     Found Object         Roman Art              Photography
             ●    Portraiture          Rangoli          ●   Relief Sculpture ●     Creating a PCA
                                                                                   Print
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Third Term   ●    National         ●   Central and    ●     Medieval Art    ●      Public Service
                  Artists of the       West Asian Art ●     Renaissance Art        Announcements
                  Philippines      ●   Geometric      ●     Tableau Vivant ●       PSA Concept
             ●    Collage              Construction                                Paper
                                                                               ●   Creating a PSA
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Materials

All students in every grade level will be provided with an Art Kit that will contain
the basic art materials necessary for their coursework.

Assessment Tasks

Formative Tasks: Homework and Exercises
Summative Tasks: Projects

Christian Life Education

The Christian Life Education Subject Area envisions a graduate who continues
to develop a ​living, conscious, and active faith life ​that is anchored on a deep
personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which leads them to:

   ● Understand and put to heart the truths of the Christian Faith–rooted in
     both Sacred Scripture and Church Teaching, which illumine our human
     experience (Doctrine);
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     ● Apply Christ's commandments, teachings, virtues, and attitudes in their
       daily moral choices and decisions (Morals); and
     ● Develop a personal prayer life and a love for the Catholic Church as
       expressed in their active participation during liturgical celebrations and
       community prayer sessions (Worship).

 Scope and Sequence

                GRADE 7                 GRADE 8               GRADE 9                GRADE 10
                Called to          Called to Discover      Called to Meet         Called to Follow
              Celebrate Our        Our Christian Roots        Christ in            Christ in True
             Catholic Identity                           Scripture, Church,           Freedom
               and Mission                                and Sacraments
First Term   ●   Scripture and     ●   God’s Creation    ●   Introduction to ●     Introduction to
                 Tradition         ●   The Fall:             the New               Christian
             ●   Christian Faith       Originating Sin       Testament and         Morality
             ●   Triune God and        and Its               Gospel          ●     Freedom
                 the Creed             Consequences          Formation       ●     Conscience
                                   ●   The Patriarchs:   ●   Incarnation
                                       Our Models of         and Infancy
                                       Faith                 Narratives
                                                         ●   Concepts of
                                                             the Kingdom
                                                             of God
Second       ●   Role of the Holy ●    Journeying as     ●   Public Ministry ●     Law
Term             Spirit in             God’s People:         of Jesus        ●     Christian Virtues
                 Christian Life        Moses and the     ●   Parables,       ●     Sin and
             ●   Prayer                Exodus                Miracles,             Reconciliation
             ●   Baptism          ●    Joshua and the        Beatitudes
                                       Judges            ●   Paschal
                                   ●   Saul and David        Mystery
                                   ●   Solomon
Third Term ●     Eucharist         ●   The Prophets      ●   Resurrection     ●    Human Life
           ●     Confirmation      ●   Isaiah and the        and Pentecost    ●    Virtue of Chastity
           ●     Living out Our        Messianic         ●   Nature of the    ●    Truth and Justice
                 Confirmation          Prophecies            Church
                                                         ●   Mission of the
                                                             Church

 Materials

 The New American Bible: Revised Edition (NABRE)
 Textbook
 Grade 7: ​Called to Celebrate our Catholic Identity and Mission​(3​rd ed)
                                                                        ​
                                                                           by
 Sanvictores and Miranda
 Grade 8: ​Called to Discover our Christian Roots​(3​rd​ed) by Frago and Salvosa III
 Grade 9: ​Called to Meet Christ in Scripture, Church and Sacraments ​(3​rd​ ed) by
 Dango and Frago
 Grade 10: ​Called to Follow Christ in True Freedom​ (3​rd​ ed) by Miranda
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Assessment Tasks

Formative Tasks: Seatwork, Reflections, Class Participation
Summative Tasks: Quizzes and Alternative Assessments

Computer Education

The AJHS Computer Education Program covers office productivity, website
development, and programming. The program also includes an understanding
of ethical issues involved in the use of the different information and
communications technologies.

Scope and Sequence

               GRADE 7              GRADE 8               GRADE 9             GRADE 10
First    ●   GSuite Apps       ●   Electronic        ●   ICT Security    ●   Introduction to
Term     ●   Word                  Spreadsheet:          Threats and         Programming
             Processing:           Getting Started       Issues          ●   Sequential
             Getting Started       with Google       ●   Creating            Programming
             with Google           Sheets,               Websites
             Docs                  Operations, and
                                   Basic Functions
Second   ●   Word              ●   Electronic        ●   Managing        ●   Conditional
Term         Processing:           Spreadsheet:          Websites            Programming
             More Tools in         Advanced
             Google Docs           Functions
         ●   Creating
             Effective Slide
             Presentation:
             Getting Started
             with Google
             Slides
Third    ●   Creating          ●   Electronic        ●   Maintaining a   ●   Iterative
Term         Effective Slide       Spreadsheet:          Website             Programming
             Presentation:         Advanced
             More Tools in         Functions and
             Google Slides         Data Validation

Materials

Grade 7: GSuite Apps: Gmail, Classroom, Chat, Meet, Calendar, Drive, Google
Docs, and Slides
Grade 8: Google Sheets
Grade 9: Google Sites
Grade 10: Small Basic (download the program from -
https://smallbasic-publicwebsite.azurewebsites.net/​)

Assessment Tasks
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Formative Tasks: Seatwork or Class Participation
Summative Tasks: Quizzes or​ ​Hands-on Tasks

English

The English Subject Area provides students with meaningful experiences to
hone their communicative, creative, and critical thinking skills in the English
language, develop their eloquence and wisdom, and nurture in them a love for
Christ and country, thus moving them to work for social transformation.

Scope and Sequence

               GRADE 7               GRADE 8                GRADE 9               GRADE 10
First     ●   Theme​: “Loving   ●   Theme​: “To be     ●   Theme​: “An       ●   Theme​: “I
Term          oneself entails       resilient is to        Atenean does          conquer the
              accepting one’s       find strength in       things well for a     challenges in
              strengths and         one’s self amidst      relevant              my journey”
              weaknesses.”          adversity.”            purpose”          ●   Writing Task​:
          ●   Writing Task​:    ●   Writing Task​:     ●   Writing Task​:        Comparison-Co
              Exposition            Descriptive            Factual Recount       ntrast Essay:
              Paragraph of          Paragraph              (published in a       one’s journey
              First-Person          about a                newsletter)           and the journey
              Narrative             character or a     ●   Speaking Task​:       of a hero
          ●   Speaking Task​:       setting of a story     share personal    ●   Speaking Task​:
              Interpretative    ●   Speaking Task​:        experiences           informative
              Reading of a          A one-minute                                 Extemporaneou
              First Person          Descriptive Vlog                             s Speech on
              Narrative                                                          themes related
                                                                                 to going on a
                                                                                 journey
Second    ●   Theme​:         ●     Theme​: “To       ●    Theme​: “An       ●   Theme​: “I am
Term          “Belonging to a       empower and            Atenean seeks         responsible for
              family makes          inspire others to      to develop an         the
              one aware of          face their own         informed and          consequences
              one’s                 obstacles              conscientious         of my actions.”
              responsibility        initially require      opinion/stance.” ●    Writing Task​:
              towards himself       finding the light ●    Writing Task​: an     Cause and
              and others.”          within one’s           insightful            Effect Essay
          ●   Writing Task​:        self.”                 Descriptive       ●   Speaking Task​:
              Conflict        ●     Writing Task​:         Paragraph             Personal Poem:
              Development           Comparison-Co ●        Speaking Task​:       Macbeth
              Paragraph of          ntrast                 Oral Narration of     themes
              FPN + Sentence        Paragraph              a soliloquy from
              Outline               about an issue         Cyrano de
          ●   Speaking Task​:       present in The         Bergerac
              Two-way               Giver and our
              Conversation          current society
                              ●     Speaking Task​:
                                    Two-way
                                    Conversation
Third     ●   Theme​: “Being a ●    Theme​: “To       ●    Theme​: “An      ●    Theme​: “I strive
Term          man for others        effect positive        Atenean is            to be a positive
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               challenges one       change in the       moved to share        transforming
               to serve his         community           another’s             difference in my
               community.”          requires            burden.”              community.”
           ●   Writing Task​:       allowing one’s  ●   Writing Task​:    ●   Writing Task​:
               Personal Factual     strength of         Informative           Persuasive
               Recount              character and       paper                 Essay using
               (cohesion)           integrity to    ●   Speaking Task​:       appropriate
           ●   Speaking Task​:      shine through.”     Informative           expository
               Delivery of a    ●   Writing Task​:      Speech                techniques
               Poem                 Persuasive                            ●   Speaking Task​:
                                    Formal Letter                             Presentation of
                                    addressed to a                            the Persuasive
                                    school official                           Essay + Q and A
                               ●    Speaking Task:
                                    Individual Oral
                                    Report based on
                                    the persuasive
                                    letter

Materials

Grade 7: ​Shakespeare Stealer​ by Gary Blackwood (Novel – hardcopy)
Grade 8: ​The Giver​ by Lois Lowry (Novel – hardcopy)
Grade 9: ​Flowers for Algernon​ by Daniel Keyes (Abridged – PDF) and ​Animal
Farm​ by George Orwell (Novel – hardcopy)
Grade 10: ​The Odyssey​ by Homer (Excerpts from Robert Fagles’ translation –
PDF), ​Macbeth​ by William Shakespeare Folger’s Edition (Play - E-book), and ​To
Kill a Mockingbird​ by Harper Lee (Novel – hardcopy)
Other resource materials: audio or video files with accompanying transcripts or
lecture notes, handouts regarding the student’s lessons

Assessment Tasks

The students will be given a variety of formative assessments to check for
understanding and acquisition of skills such as synchronous and asynchronous
online discussions, quizzes, surveys, and writing tasks. These assessments will
culminate in a major speaking and writing task for the Grading Period.

Filipino

Pagkatapos ng apat na taon sa Asignaturang Filipino, inaasahan ang mag-aaral
na maging Atenistang ​MABÍSÀ​, P
                               ​ UKÁW​, at S
                                           ​ ANGKÓT​ sa F​ ILIPINO​.

   ● MABISA--Nakikipagtalastasan siya sa iba’t ibang madlang kasalamuha sa
     paraang malinaw, maginhawa sa kausap, nakaaantig, at nakahihikayat ng
     paghanga sa Wikang Filipino.
   ● PUKAW--Inaaako niya ang sariling paglago sa wika at sa pagkilala sa
     panitikan at kulturang Filipino. Dinaraanan niya ang proseso ng
     pamumuhunan, paglilinang, pagsasakatauhan, at pagsasalipunan.
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   ● SANGKOT--Naghahanap siya, nangangarap, nag-uunat, at nagpapatupad
     ng mga magpapabuti sa kanyang mga kapwa Filipino.
   ● FILIPINO--Sa dokumentong ito, Wika, Kultura, Bayan at ang mismong Tao
     ang mga pagpapakahulugan sa Filipino.

Mga Paksa, Gamit at Gawain

                   GRADE 7                 GRADE 8                 GRADE 9                GRADE 10
                    Alab                    Siklab                  Liyab                 Lagablab
First Term   ●   Teksto​:         ●      Teksto​: Noli Me    ●   Teksto​: El         ●   Teksto​: Florante
                 Samot-saring            Tangere                 Filibusterismo          at
                 tekstong         ●      Sulat​: Pagsulat at ●   Sulat​: Sanaysay,       Laura--pagtalaka
                 nagpapakilala ng        pagpapaliwanag          maikling tugon          y sa nilalaman at
                 Detalyeng               ng Tesis                (talata),               usapin sa akda
                 Filipino         ●      Bigkas​:                pagpapatunay            gamit ang mga
             ●   Sulat​: Talata          Pagpapaliwanag          ng tesis                Tesis
                 tungkol sa              ng Tesis            ●   Bigkas​:            ●   Sulat​:
                 pagka-Filipino                                  Paglalahad ng           Pagbibigay-opin
             ●   Bigkas​:                                        nabuong                 yon o
                 pagpapakilala sa                                kaisipan,               komentaryo na
                 sarili                                          pagpapatunay            nakabatay sa
                                                                 ng pagkiling            tesis na kanilang
                                                                                         bubuuin
                                                                                     ●   Bigkas​:
                                                                                         Pagpapaliwanag
                                                                                         ng Tesis na binuo
                                                                                         na siyang
                                                                                         gagamitin para
                                                                                         sa hantungang
                                                                                         papel na
                                                                                         bubuuin
Second       ●   Teksto​: Ibong   ●      Teksto​:         ●      Teksto​: Dulang   ●     Teksto​: Mga
Term             Adarna (Unang           Kuwentong               Filipino                Piling Sanaysay
                 Yugto)                  Filipino--       ●      Sulat​: Pagbuo ng       tungkol sa mga
             ●   Sulat​: Isang           babasahin,              eksena                  usaping
                 saknong na may          pakikinggan,            (monologo at/o          pambayan
                 sukat, tugma, at        panonoorin              diyalogo),        ●     Sulat​: Sanaysay
                 imahen tungkol ●        Sulat​:                 maiikling tugon         na may tatlong
                 sa napiling             Pagbabalangkas          (talata)                bahagi (simula,
                 kaugaliang              at pagsulat ng   ●      Bigkas​:                katawan, wakas)
                 Filipino                talatang                Madamdaming             hinggil sa
             ●   Bigkas:                 nagsasalaysay           pagbasa at              paksang pinili
                 Pagpapaliwanag ●        Bigkas​;                pagtanghal ng     ●     Bigkas​:
                 at sauladong            Pagsasalaysay at        iskrip                  Pagpapaliwanag
                 pagbigkas ng            Pagganap gamit                                  ng
                 sinulat na              ang boses                                       usapin/paksang
                 saknong                                                                 pinili para sa
                                                                                         isusulat na
                                                                                         sanaysay
Third Term ●     Teksto​: Anina ng   ●   Teksto​: Personal   ●   Teksto​: Tulang     ●   Teksto​: Dekada
                 mga Alon                na Sanaysay,            Filipino                70 (regular)/ Ang
                                         Nagtatampok,                                    Ginto sa Makiling
                                         Paskil sa                                       (Pandangal)
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           ●   Sulat​: Talatang            Internet, Liham,   ●   Sulat​:            ●   Sulat​: Payak na
               naglalahad /                Talumpati, Ulat        Sariling-likhang       papel-pananaliks
               nagpapatunay           ●    Sulat​: Pagsulat       tula                   ik
           ●   Bigkas​:                    ng Personal na     ●   Bigkas​:           ●   Bigkas​:
               Pagpapatunay                Sanaysay               Pagbigkas ng           Pag-uulat/
               ng nahinuha            ●    Bigkas​:               tula (babasahin        pagtalakay sa
               mula sa                     Pagbabahagi ng         at/o saulado)          papel-pananaliks
               binasang nobela             pinagmunihang                                 ik na nabuo
                                           personal na
                                           karanasan

Math

The Mathematics Subject Area aims to be a moving force in Mathematics
Education that serves the Filipino nation by forming problem-solvers through
globally competitive programs. Through the rigors and training of the Math
program--correct application of mathematical concepts, attention to precision,
speed and accuracy, and the use of creative approaches in
problem-solving--students are equipped with the discipline and fundamental
skills that will help them make sound and responsible decisions. It will develop
among students the will to persevere and the desire to extend their
mathematical skills not only for his personal growth, but also for the betterment
of his immediate community.

Scope and Sequence

Regular Program

                GRADE 7                    GRADE 8                GRADE 9            GRADE 10
First Term ●   Set of Real        ●       Sets            ●   Linear             ●   Introduction to
               Numbers            ●       Operation on        Equations in 2         Functions
          ●    Introduction to            Polynomials         Variables          ●   Operations on
               Algebra            ●       Laws of         ●   Systems of             Functions and
          ●    Problem-                   Exponents           Linear                 Compositions
               solving                                        Equations              of Functions
               Heuristics                                 ●   Statistics         ●   Graph Analysis
                                                          ●   Radicals           ●   Linear
                                                                                     Functions
                                                                                 ●   Quadratic
                                                                                     Functions
                                                                                 ●   Function
                                                                                     Models

Second    ●    Building           ●       Factoring       ●   Quadratic          ●   Polynomial
Term           Blocks of                  Techniques          Equations              Functions
               Geometry           ●       Rational            in one variable    ●   Sequence
          ●    Triangles and              Algebraic           and two                Functions and
          ●    Quadrilaterals             Expressions         variables              Series
          ●    Perimeter,         ●       Properties of   ●   Rational               Functions
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             Area, Volume          Angles,                 Equations          ●    Measures of
                                   Triangles,        ●     Radical                 Dispersion/
                                   Parallel Lines          Equations               Variability, and
                                   and                                             Position
                                   Quadrilaterals
                               ●

Third    ●   Percent           ●   Cartesian         ●     Special Right      ●    Combinatorics
Term     ●   Speed                 Plane                   Triangles          ●    Probability
         ●   Rate              ●                     ●     Triangle           ●    Circles
         ●   Statistical       ●   Graphing                Congruence
             Diagrams              Linear                  and Flowchart
                                   Equations in 2          Proof
                                   Variables         ●     Triangle
                               ●   Slope of a Line         Similarity
                                                     ●     Trigonometric
                                                           Ratios

Advanced Program
                   Grade 8                       Grade 9                          Grade 10

First    ●   Sets                       ●   Radicals                   ●   Functions
Term     ●   Laws of exponents          ●   Special Right              ●   Evaluation of
         ●   Operations on                  Triangles                      Functions
             Polynomials                ●   Triangle Congruence        ●   Operations on
         ●   First-degree               ●   Proving using                  Functions
             Equations in One               Congruent Triangles        ●   Graph Analysis
             variable                                                  ●   Linear Functions
         ●   First-degree                                              ●   Quadratic Functions
             Inequalities in One
             Variable

Second   ●   Factoring                  ●   Quadratic Equations        ●   Piecewise Functions
Term     ●   Rational Algebraic             and Inequalities               and modeling
             Expressions                ●   Rational Equations         ●   Transformations of the
         ●   Polygon Properties             and Inequalities               graphs of Functions
         ●   Parallelogram and          ●   Radical Equations          ●   Polynomial Functions
             Quadrilateral              ●   Similar Triangles          ●   Combinatorics
             Properties                                                ●   Fundamental
         ●   Pythagorean Theorem                                           Counting Principle
             and its Converse                                          ●   Permutation
                                                                       ●   Combination

Third    ●   Literal Equations          ●   Quadratic Functions        ●   Probability - Simple
Term     ●   Linear Equations in 2      ●   Trigonometric Ratios           and
             Variables                  ●   Laws of Sine and           ●   Compound
         ●   Linear Inequalities in 2       Cosine                     ●   Circles
             Variables                                                 ●   Measures of
         ●   Systems of Linear                                             Dispersion
             Equations                                                 ●   Measures of Position
         ●   Measures of Central
             Tendency
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Materials

Grade 7
Textbook: ​New Syllabus Mathematics Textbook​ and New Syllabus Mathematics
Workbook
Materials: ​Math Graphing Notebook (8.5 by 11), 100 sheets and Ruler

Grade 8
Textbook: ​Elementary Algebra​ by Oracion and Oracion (regular program); ​New
Syllabus Mathematics 8​ (advanced program)
Materials: ​Math graphing notebook (81/2 x 11) 100 leaves, A4 paper, Basic / Scientific
calculator, Ruler, Whiteboard with Marker and Eraser

Grade 9
Textbook:​ I​ ntermediate Algebra​ by Oracion and Oracion (regular and advanced
programs)
Statistics Workbook (regular program only)
Materials: Math Graphing notebook (8 ½ x 11), 100 leaves, Intermediate pad (size 1),
Scientific calculator, Ruler (regular and advanced programs); Highlighter pen,
Whiteboard with Marker and Eraser, and Compass (advanced program only)

Grade 10
Textbook: ​Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry​ by Carmela C. Oracion (regular
program); Online Worksheets (advanced program)
Materials: ​Math Graphing notebook (8 ½ x 11), Scientific calculator, Whiteboard with
Marker and Eraser (regular and advanced programs); Intermediate Pad (Size 1),
Graphing Paper, Ruler, and Compass (regular program only)

Assessment Tasks

Grade 7: ​Worksheets, Speed Games, Google Quizzes, Reflections, Problem-solving
Tasks, Performance Tasks

Grade 8 Regular Program: ​Cerebry output, Reflection, Worksheets / Book Exercises
(individual photo output), Summary Notes, Alternative Assessment (group), Authentic
Assessment (group with peer evaluation), Participation (asynchronous and
synchronous)

Grade 8 Advanced Program: Photo Outputs, Google Form Quizzes, Problem Sets,
Performance Task, Learning Portfolio

Grade 9 Regular Program: ​Offline exercises, Online exercises (i.e. Cerebry),
Reflection/Journal Writing, Summary Notes, Participation (asynchronous and
synchronous), Performance Tasks / Investigation Activities (group with peer evaluation),
e-Portfolio

Grade 9 Advanced Program: Photo Output of Written Work, Video Output or Live
Presentation of Solutions to Problem Sets (individual or collaborative), Recitation
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Grade 10 Regular Program: ​Authentic Assessments (alternative & project-type), Video
Outputs (individual and group), Photo Outputs and/or Written Work (individual and
group), Online Assessments, Live Reporting and Recitation (individual and group),
Summary Notes

Grade 10 Advanced Program: ​Photo output, Google Form Quizzes, Quizziz,
Recitation, Performance Tasks

Music

The Music Subject Area envisions a graduate who possesses holistic aesthetic
sensibility, critical and creative thinking to have a deeper understanding of the
music around him that will enable him to influence and impact others to
appreciate and develop a love for both local and international works of music.

The Music program is based on the Kodály Concept, a philosophy of Music
Education advocated by the Hungarian composer, Zoltán Kodály. It aims to
develop a love for music supported by understanding and knowledge of basic
musical skills including reading and writing. The method is
child-developmental, experiential and highly-sequential and looks on singing
and instrumental playing as the basis of learning.
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Scope and Sequence

                    GRADE 7                GRADE 8                GRADE 9               GRADE 10
                Philippine Music          Asian Music           Western Music          World Music
First Term ●      Levels of           ●   Music of          ●    Ancient Greek   ●     African Music
                  Listening               Indonesia              Music           ●     Rhythm
            ●     Kodály Tools In     ●   Major Scales      ●    Medieval Era          Patterns Review
                  Music Literacy      ●   Scalar Degrees    ●    Major and Minor ●     Syncopation
            ●     Anacrusis           ●   Introduction to        3rd Intervals         and
            ●     Classification of       Harmonic          ●    Composition           Improvisation
                  Musical                 Functions                              ●     African-
                  Instruments         ●   (syn-co-pa)                                  American Music
            ●     Indigenous                                                           Genre
                  Musical                                                          ●   Harmonization
                  Instruments of          Composition                              ●   Jazz Music
                  Luzon and
                  Mindanao
Second      ●     Pre-Spanish         ●   Music of          ●    Renaissance Era ●     Latin-American
Term              Song Types              Thailand          ●    Baroque Era           Music
            ●     Musical symbols     ●   Major Scales      ●    Rhythmic (tai-ti) ●   Minor and
            ●     Solmization         ●   Harmonic               and melodic           Harmonic scales
                  with Letter             Functions              dictation (M3,        (inversions)
                  Names and           ●   Root Position          m3)               ●   Mexican culture
                  Keyboard                Triads
                  playing
Third       ●     Forms               ●   Music of India    ●    Classical Era     ●   Musicology
Term        ●     Melodic             ●   Major Scales      ●    Romantic Era      ●   Music as a
                  Properties              (Bb)              ●    Rhythmic              Social Product
                                      ●   Minor Scales           (syn-co-pa) and   ●   Music Research
                                          (Am)                   melodic               - different
                                      ●   Triadic                dictation             genres
                                          Inversions             (M2,m2, P4)

Materials

Piano App
Music Writing Sheet
Video Capture Device

Assessment Tasks

Formative Tasks: Homework, Performance and Written Quizzes
Summative Tasks: Performance Test

Physical Education

The Physical Education Subject Area aims to develop essential motor skills that
will enable students to perform various physical activities and deal with the
daily demands of real life, as they seek to become men for others and
contribute to nation building. M​ ens sana in corpore sano.
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Scope and Sequence

               GRADE 7               GRADE 8              GRADE 9               GRADE 10
First     ●   Introduction to   ●   Strength &       ●   Introduction to   ●   Modes of
Term          Strength &            Conditioning         Modes of              Training
              Conditioning          through Life         Training
                                    Skills
Second    ●   Core Exercises  ●     Core Exercises  ●    Strengthening     ●   Strengthening
Term          and Plyometrics       and Plyometrics      Exercises             Exercises
Third     ●   Sports Related    ●   Sports Related   ●   Sports Related    ●   Sports Related
Term          Exercises             Exercises            Exercises             Exercises

Materials

Proper Sports Attire
   ● T-shirt, shorts/jogging pants
   ● Rubber Shoes with socks
   ● No accessories (bracelets, necklaces, etc., except for sports or medical
     purposes) to limit injuries and other harmful incidents

Fitness Activity Tools
   ● Dumbbells/Improvised Free weights (plastic water or soda bottles)
   ● Rubber mat

Assessment Tasks

Student participation is essential to the program. Structured observations will
be considered in grading the students’
   ● Enthusiasm in performing the task given by the teacher
   ● Individual skill test
   ● Reflection paper or Training program
   ● Collaboration with group mates in achieving specific team goals

Science

The Science Subject Area aims to form Christ-centered young men of
Competence, Conscience, Compassion, and Commitment, who are critical and
collaborative problem solvers, responsible stewards of the environment,
innovative, creative and reflective thinkers, informed decision makers, effective
communicators, committed nation builders of the country, and active players in
the affairs of the Asia-Pacific region, for the greater glory of God.
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Scope and Sequence

                 GRADE 7                GRADE 8                  GRADE 9                 GRADE 10
            Integrated Science          Biology                 Chemistry                 Physics
First Term ●    Key Concepts of   ●   The Study of         ●   The Study of         ●   The Study of
                Nature of             Biology,                 Chemistry                Physics
                Science               Bioethics            ●   Scientific Inquiry   ●   Scientific Inquiry
            ●   Science and       ●   Tools and            ●   SGDs and             ●   Electricity
                Technology            Techniques of            Research             ●   Waves and
            ●   Scientific            Biologists               Project 1                Sound
                Attitudes and     ●   Chemical Basis       ●   Measurements         ●   Optics
                Young Filipino        of Life              ●   Mole                 ●   Research
                Scientists        ●   Scientific Inquiry   ●   Matter                   Module
                                  ●   Research
                                      Project 1
Second      ●   Science Process   ●   Research             ●   Research             ●   Measurement
Term            Skills                Project 2                Project 2                and Quantities
            ●   Physical          ●   The Cell             ●   Atomic               ●   Horizontal
                Quantities of                                  Structure                Motion
                Matter                                     ●   Electronic           ●   Vertical Motion
            ●   SI Units and                                   Structure            ●   Projectile
                Scientific                                 ●   The Periodic             Motion
                Notations                                      Table                ●   Research
                                                           ●   Mole and                 Module
                                                               Percent
                                                               Composition
                                                           ●   Research
                                                               Project 3
Third       ●   Derived          ●    Research             ●   Chemical             ●   Forces and
Term            Quantities of         Project 3                Bonding                  Newton’s Laws
                Matter           ●    Respiratory          ●   Variety of           ●   Turning Effect of
            ●   Conversion and        System                   Carbon                   Forces
                Problem Solving ●     Circulatory              Compounds            ●   Impulse and
                of Fundamental        System               ●   Chemical                 Momentum
                and Derived                                    Reactions            ●   Work, Power,
                Quantities Using                           ●   Gases                    Energy
                Dimensional                                ●   Solutions, Acids     ●   Thermodynamic
                Analysis (GRESA)                               and Bases,               s
            ●   Matter                                         Energy               ●   Research
                                                           ●   Research                 Module
                                                               Project 4

Materials

Grade 7
Textbook: ​Science and Technology 7​ by Crisostomo, Rabago, et. al.
Materials: ruler (Orions), simple calculator, size 1 pad paper, A4 paper, ⅛
illustration board with plastic cover or small whiteboard, whiteboard marker,
whiteboard eraser/rag

Grade 8
Textbook: ​Biology Matters GCE ‘O’ Level​ (2​nd​ ed.) by Kwan and Lam
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Materials: ruler, simple laser pointer, simple calculator

Grade 9
Textbook: ​Chemistry Matters​ G  ​ CE ‘O’Level​ (2​nd​ ed.) by Toon, Tan Yin, et. al.
(regular program); ​Modern Chemistry b     ​ y Sarquis and Sarquis (advanced
program)
Materials: ruler, scientific calculator, graphing paper, ⅛ illustration board with
plastic cover or small whiteboard, whiteboard marker, whiteboard eraser/rag,
Periodic Table of Elements (pdf copy to be provided by teacher)

Grade 10
Pdf copy of ​Conceptual Physics​ by Crowell
(​http://www.lightandmatter.com/cp/index.html​) and handouts
Materials: ruler, protractor, scientific calculator, simple laser pointer

Assessment Tasks

A variety of assessment tasks will be assigned to the students. Some of these
tasks may be used for coaching or feedback purposes (formative) and others
may be used for grading purposes (summative).

Formative tasks: These may range from a simple participation in their Google
Classroom discussion boards to answering pages in their textbook and assigned
worksheets as homework.

Summative tasks: These may be given in the form of quizzes having multiple
choice types of questions and open ended types of questions to check on the
students’ understanding of concepts as well as authentic assessment tasks
designed to assess the students’ ability to apply standard-driven knowledge
and skills to real-world challenges.

Other Assessment Tasks:

Laboratory Requirements
Depending on the lesson, the students may be asked to perform lab activities or
experiments using simulations or common materials found at home. Output
for these experiments and activities may be in the form of laboratory
performance, filled out activity sheets, and formal and/or informal laboratory
reports.

Research Projects
The Science Research (SciRes) Program of the Ateneo Junior High School is a
four-year student-centered, developmental, integrative, bridging program that
aims to inculcate a research culture among the students. This includes the
honing of basic research skills, appreciation of the role of research in problem
solving, designing and testing innovative solutions to the local and global
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challenges of sustainability, and using effective strategies to communicate their
ideas to the public.

Advanced Programs

The Ateneo de Manila Junior High School recognizes the individual’s unique
talents and needs in the various areas of study. For this reason, special courses
for capable students are offered through the Advanced Programs in Grades 8 to
10.

These programs aim to ​foster an environment of excellence by maximizing the
potential of students with exceptional skills in the areas of ​English​, ​Filipino​,
Mathematics​, and S​ cience​, and, prepare them for more specialized tracks and
courses in the higher levels (i.e. Senior High School and College).

Students who belong to these programs are “pulled-out” from the regular
classes to join the advanced track classes. These classes cover a greater number
of topics and apply a higher standard in developing content knowledge and
skills compared to the regular program. There are additional lessons per week,
more activities, and more challenging individual and group requirements and
assessments in the said programs.

C. Grading System

In the true spirit of ​magis​, Ateneans are called to continuously strive for
academic excellence not for the sake of grades per se, but rather, as a means
towards service and becoming a positive transforming difference in society.
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Purpose of Marks

Marks serve as indicators of a student’s academic performance relative to the
standards set by the school. They reflect a student’s progress in a subject and
represent the degree to which students acquire target knowledge, skills, and
attitudes at the end of each grading period. They are also used as a basis for
promotion to the next level.

With the shift to online learning this school year, academic marks are simplified
to focus on ​evidence of learning​ rather than to give an exact measure of
student performance. Therefore, students will receive non-numerical or
qualitative academic marks​​ that reflect their degree of acquisition and
application of target learning outcomes in each subject area.

Furthermore, there will be no formal examinations this school year. Instead,
subject areas will design various assessment tasks that focus on the application
of knowledge and skills to real-life situations.

Report cards will likewise be adjusted to determine student advancement to
the next grade level.

Qualitative Academic Marks

Student appraisal will be guided by the indicators listed below:

          Level                            General Descriptors

          EE                  ● Strong evidence of acquisition and application
       (Exceeds                 of target learning outcomes
     Expectations)            ● Quality of work exceeds set standards

         ME                   ● Sufficient evidence of acquisition and
 (Meets Expectations)           application of target learning outcomes
                              ● Quality of work meets set standards

         BE                   ● Insufficient evidence of acquisition and
 (Below Expectations)           application of target learning outcomes
                              ● Quality of work is below set standards

Computation of Marks

The table below is used to compute for the term mark and final mark in each
subject area.
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    Qualitative Mark           Numerical Range                                Median
                                (for Term Mark)                          (for Final Mark)

       EE (Exceeds                   87 - 100                                  93.5
      Expectations)

ME (Meets Expectations)              75 - 86                                  80.5

 BE (Below Expectations)             60 - 74                                   67

Term Mark
The term mark is composed of the aggregation of scores in the various
assessment tasks, each weighted relative to the importance of the learning
outcomes being assessed.

                        TERM MARK (TM) = Σ(AT​n​ * W​n​)

   ● AT (Assessment Tasks)​: various assessment task score-percentages in
     each subject area
   ● W (Weight)​: corresponding weight assigned to each assessment task

Only the qualitative mark corresponding to the computed term mark will
appear in the report card.

Final Mark
The final mark is determined from the average of the term marks, using the
median of the corresponding qualitative mark.
                                               (T M 1 + T M 2 + T M 3)
                       FINAL MARK (FM) =                  3

In computing for the final mark, the median is used, instead of the computed
term mark, in order to emphasize the quality of learning rather than the exact
numerical measure of student performance.

Only the qualitative mark corresponding to the computed final mark will
appear in the report card.

Grading Policy for Missed Assessments

If a student is unable to complete an assessment task due to valid reasons, he
will be allowed to accomplish the said assessment task within a reasonable
timeframe to be determined by the teacher.

If the student is still unable to complete the requirement after the set deadline,
the student will receive an INC (incomplete) mark in that particular subject for
the term. This policy applies to assessment tasks that correspond to at least 10%
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of the term mark. Non-submission of assessments may have an implication on
the student’s promotion to the next level.

This non-submission of requirement may have an implication on the student’s
promotion to the next level.

Subject Area Effort and Conduct Marks

Effort Mark

The school values the student’s a ​ ttitude towards school work​. As such, effort
mark is given in each subject area as an indicator of how serious and diligent a
student is in his studies, based on the following criteria:

   ● Exhibits care and promptness in doing schoolwork
   ● Participates actively in synchronous and asynchronous activities
   ● Makes notable contributions during group activities

The student is given a mark of O ​ (​ Outstanding) if he meets all three criteria, ​S
(Satisfactory) if he meets at least two of the criteria, and ​NI​ (Needs
Improvement)​ i​ f he meets only one or none of the criteria.

Subject Area Conduct Mark

The school expects its students to manifest self-discipline to a very high degree,
even online. Hence, conduct mark is given in each subject area as an indicator
of the student’s online behavior, based on the following criteria:

   ● Demonstrates respect in any form of online communication or interaction
   ● Uses online tools responsibly
   ● Exhibits integrity and honesty in submission of requirements

The student is given a mark of A    ​ i​ f he meets all three criteria, ​B i​ f he meets at
least two of the criteria, and C
                               ​ i​ f he meets only one or none of the criteria.
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D. Honors and Awards

While honors and awards are not the “be all and end all” of learning, the school
places importance on recognizing students who do very well in school.
Furthermore, the school believes that this recognition could serve as a source of
motivation among students in striving for academic excellence.

However, since there are a number of factors that could affect student
performance during these unprecedented times, a simplified version of honors
and awards will be employed this school year. The following are the awards that
will be given during each grading period and during the end of the school year
respectively:

Subject Area Term Badges

This is given to a student with a grade of EE (Exceeds Expectations) in a specific
subject during the term. He should have no conduct mark lower than B in any
subject during the term.

Subject Area Merit Award

This is given to a student with a grade of EE (Exceeds Expectations) in a specific
subject for all terms. He should have no conduct mark lower than B in any
subject for all terms.

Note: Details regarding Closing Ceremony Awards will be released during the
school year.
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E. Promotion and Non-Promotion

A student is promoted to the next grade level if he has no final mark below ME
(Meets Expectations).

A student is not promoted to the next grade level if:
   ● He has one or more Final Mark of BE (Below Expectations) at the end of
      the year;
   ● He was required to take the Summer Remedial Program but failed to
      attend it;
   ● He was required to take the Summer Remedial Program but failed to
      meet the required grade in the program.

F. Some Tips for First-Time Flyers in the AteneoBlueCloud

Hello, first time flyers! And welcome to your first adventure in the
AteneoBlueCloud. It’s a fascinating place with lots of things to do and discover.
But as in all adventures, you could get lost or run into some problems IF you
don’t know what to do. So here’s a rundown of things to remember from our
more experienced fliers. Heed them well!

Know your position​. Most of the aches and pains of online learning are the
result of poor posture! So sit up straight! But how do you do that? Here’s a
checklist for you to follow:
Position your monitor/screen so that the top ⅓ aligns horizontally with your
eyes.
   ● Place your keyboard and mouse where your hands naturally fall on the
       desk. Don’t reach for your tools. Place them nearer.
   ● Vertically align your head, heart, and hips WITHOUT having to recline on a
       backrest. Drum stools, piano benches, and classical guitar chairs don’t
       have backrests precisely to encourage proper posture.
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