The Results-based Performance Management System (RPMS) cycle prescribes that classroom observations be conducted within a school year. Which description of classroom observation best provides its purpose in the RPMS cycle?

In a school, several cases were brought to the attention of the School Anti-Bullying Committee. Which of these cases must be addressed by the committee immediately?

I. A Grade 10 student showed his school friends the video of a couple of schoolmates while in a public display of affection.II. A Grade 8 student frequently name calls a Grade 7 student for a month already.III. A Grade 7 student was beaten by a gang inside the school bathroom.IV. A video of a cross-dresser being teased by a classmate during a school field trip that went viral.

Adherence to the provisions of DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 or Child Protection Policy is required of all schools. If there are bullying incidents in school, the school head can best execute positive and non-violent discipline by taking which of the following actions?

Rapport with key stakeholders could be one source of job satisfaction among school leaders. Which of the following actions show good rapport?

I. Assist the school community in sourcing funds for health-related needs of the school.II. Willingly take part in the school’s maintenance week.III. Provide professional development for teachers.IV. Be available in terms of urgent activities that need stakeholders’ participation.V. Extend technical assistance to teachers in terms of teaching pedagogies.VI. Lead school efforts for beautification of areas.

A school head pointed out that improved teachers’ knowledge, skills, and attitude will contribute significantly to student learning and development. The school head can best advance this goal by letting teachers realize that _______.

The Assistant Schools Division Superintendent (ASDS) reviewed and evaluated a school head’s portfolio to validate the 4.666 initial rating on the objective, “Focusing on improving the school environments.” As a result of the review, the ASDS reduced the rating to 4.333. Which of the following is the best action to be considered by the school head in the given situation?

The National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) offers school leaders NEAP-recognized professional programs in partnership with Authorized Learning Service Providers (LSP) and DepEd Service Providers (DSP). Which of the following general eligibilities of participants to these programs and courses must be met?

I. Be a full-fledged school headII. Have no pending administrative, civil, or criminal caseIII. Should be 40 years old belowIV. Be willing to prepare a NEAP Action PlanV. Should be willing to sign the provisions set by NEAP-recognized service providersVI. Should have exceptional leadership skills as assessed by NEAP-standards

A company, which is a center for career development, is offering a short-term course for school heads in the locality. A school head who has been a teacher-in-charge for two years would like to avail himself/herself of this learning opportunity. The result of his/her self-assessment on Core Behavioral Competencies revealed the following development needs in the order of priority:

1. Demonstrates an ability to think beyond the box;

2. Uses ingenious methods to accomplish responsibilities;

3. Translates creative thinking into tangible changes and solutions that improve the organization; and,

4. Prioritizes work tasks and schedules using Gantt charts and checklists.

Which of the following courses would best address the priority need of the school head?

Human Resource Development is a framework for helping employees develop their personal and organizational skills, knowledge, and abilities. Which of the following standards should schools observe under Human Resource and Team Development?

I. Promote collaboration and harmonious relationships among its personnel.II. Ensure a learning environment that fosters the health and well-being of learners and school personnel.III. Foster a culture that encourages excellence and continuous improvement.IV. Provide a mechanism to help improve individual and group performance.V. Cultivate, nurture, and ensure personal growth, professional enhancement, and development.VI. Develop leadership skills among its personnel by providing opportunities to perform leadership roles and responsibilities.

The newly assigned school head has observed low community participation and involvement in the school operations. Furthermore, he/she observed the lack of Minutes of Meeting and other documents that reflect the school’s accomplishments and Key Performance Indicators. What mechanisms can the school head do to advocate and communicate to all stakeholders the situation, context, and performance of the school?

I. Provide the stakeholders with the School Report Card at least twice a year.II. Disseminate the results of the quarterly program implementation review.III. Present the school status during the year-end “State of the School Address.”IV. Allow the stakeholders to conduct monitoring and evaluation of the programs/projects.

A group of learners got involved in a fight during class hours, and one was injured. How will the school head inform the parent of the injured learner if the phone is unattended?

A Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) member wrote a letter addressed to the school head’s office clarifying the guidelines of the association. The concern was to inquire if the homeroom president is allowed to run in any elective position in the General Parents-Teachers Association if he/she is a 2nd-degree relative and has custody over a learner. What is the most appropriate content of the response letter?

The administration of the affairs and management of activities of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) is vested with the Board of Directors and its officers. Which of the following is true about PTA?

I. A class adviser is allowed to chair the Ways and Means Committee of the PTA.II. A board member can serve for more than two (2) consecutive terms.III. A school employee who is a homeroom president can participate in the election.IV. Half of the board members are parents elected from among homeroom presidents.V. A non-teaching personnel is considered a teacher-member.

A parent went to school to request for admission of her 10-year-old son to Grade 2. However, the LIS data revealed that the child had not undergone Kindergarten and Grade 1. How will the school head deal with this issue?

The school head encourages the teachers to perform duties and responsibilities effectively and efficiently so that the school plans are realized and performance indicators are achieved. How can the school head ensure a high level of motivation among teachers in terms of rewards and recognition?

During the pandemic, all teachers from ABC NHS received laptops and printers, while the LGU gave each learner a tablet. The Brgy. Officials and PTA helped in the distribution and retrieval of modules and activity sheets. Teachers reached out to learners who were struggling in their studies through text messages and home visits in strict compliance with the health protocols. The school head led the school by providing appropriate interventions for both learners and teachers. At the end of the school year, the performance of learners in different subjects increased. What conclusion can be derived from the given situation?

DepEd Order No. 38, s. 2018 cites that a monetary benefit shall be received by teachers who are exposed to difficulty in coming to work. Who among these can avail themselves of this benefit?

Which among the following national and international reforms serve as a basis for crafting the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads (PPSSH) that support school heads to pursue career progression?

I. K to 12 Basic EducationII. Sustainable Development GoalIII. ASEAN IntegrationIV. Education 2030V. GlobalizationVI. Cultural DiversityVII. 21st-Century Learners

The new school head is very particular when it comes to the learners’ safety in school. In preparation for the implementation of the Brigada Eskwela, the new school head, together with the School Planning Team, assessed the school’s safety and preparedness. They found out that the school facilities had a lot of issues that needed to be addressed immediately. Which activities should be prioritized by the school head?

I. Facilitate the assessment of the school building structure and electrical wiring and make necessary repairs and/or upgrades to prevent accidents from happening.II. Cordon off the building with minor repairs.III. Prune the trees to avoid the entanglement of electrical wirings.IV. Call the parents for an immediate clean-up drive.V. Repair minor classroom damages such as broken windows, doors, blackboards, roofs, furniture, etc.

Which of the following statements about the School Improvement Plan is true? The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is _______.

As a school head who upholds data-driven decision principles, he/she asks the teachers to come up with action research for their teaching-and-learning process innovations. A teacher utilized the school’s empirical data in designing his/her class innovation and tested it through a systematic inquiry process. What reasonable action may be taken by the school head?

The School Head and the School Feeding Coordinator failed to communicate the guidelines effectively in the implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program. What possible scenarios most likely may occur from this situation?

I. Teachers will resort to drawing lots in the identification of beneficiaries.II. Parents, as they wish, will request the School Head to include their children as recipients.III. Teachers will only choose the severely wasted learners as program beneficiaries.IV. Parents will offer assistance in the preparation and distribution of food items.

DepEd Order 23, s. 2015 outlines the “Student-led School Watching and Hazard Mapping.” Which of the following are enclosed in the conduct of this activity that seeks to increase the participation of learners in addressing potential disasters?

I. The school watching team shall comprise at least ten members.II. The school shall organize a student-led hazard mapping activity every first week of the school year.III. The Supreme Student Government (SSG) shall aid in the identification of the School Watching Team.IV. The moderator of the activity is preferably the SSG adviser.V. The SSG shall present the result of school watching and hazard map to the School Planning Team.

The school head of an integrated school found that many learners, both at elementary and secondary levels, were absent during harvest season. There was also a challenge in terms of class congestion. However, the parents are actively involved, and there is a strong community partnership for all school undertakings. Which of the alternative delivery modes can be implemented by the school head to support learners’ development?

I. Instructional Management by Parents, Community, and TeachersII. Modified In-School Off-School ApproachIII. Rural Farm SchoolIV. Night High SchoolV. Home Schooling