23/05/2026
BAGONG GRADING & EVALUATION SYSTEM SA GRADE 1TO 3.
Wala na pong Academic Excellence Awards from Kinder to Grade - 3.
Pero wag tayong madismaya dahil meron parin silang matatanggap na awards po.
Under Department of Education (DepEd) guidelines, academic awards are removed for Kindergarten to Grade 3 to promote a child-centered approach that focuses on individual progress rather than academic competition. Instead of numerical grades and honors, learners receive descriptive evaluations and may be recognized for specific character traits and outstanding domain skills.
New Grading & Evaluation System
Instead of numerical ratings, teachers assess learners using descriptive indicators to better track a child's developmental journey:
Kindergarten: Evaluated with B (Beginning), D (Developing), and C (Consistent).
Grades 1β3: Evaluated with A (Advancing), B (Benchmarking), C (Connecting), D (Developing), and E (Emerging).
Non-Academic Recognition (Character Traits)
To celebrate personal growth, schools shift away from class rank and award learners for demonstrating positive behavior and core values. These may include:
EAGER BEAVER AWARD : For active participation and enthusiasm.
SUNSHINE AWARD: For consistent cheerfulness and good energy in the classroom.
BATANG MAASAHAN AWARD : For showing responsibility.
GOLDEN HEART AWARD : For demonstrating kindness toward peers.
Friendly Neighbor Award / Kinder Buddy Award: For being welcoming and friendly.
Recognition of Skills & Abilities
Kindergarten and primary teachers also highlight outstanding achievements across specific learning domains. Rather than academic honors, students can receive certificates for:
Literacy or Reading: Bookworm Award, Batang Manunulat (Little Writer).
Numeracy: Budding Mathematician.
Performing or Visual Arts: Awesome Artist, Young Dancer.
Physical Agility: Sporty Kid Award.
MERON PA NMAN MATATANGGAP ANG MGA BATA YUNG MAY MGA AWARDE LANG TUWING RECOGNITION DAY.