Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
Division of Sorsogon
MANLABONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Manlabong, Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon

COMMUNITY SUPPORT: ITS IMPACT ON THE DROP-OUT REDUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE

SCHOOL
(An Action Research Proposal)

I Proponent: JERRY G. FIRMANES

Teacher III/TIC

Introduction

Every Filipino believes that education is, indeed, the key to solve problems deeply rooted in poverty.
Most of us dream of a better life and willing to do every positive means to reach that dream. We have, as a
matter of fact, always considered education as the most valuable gift parents can give to their children, a
treasure that can never be stolen and the best way to achieving a brighter future.

It is a known fact, however, that such dream is hindered because of so many factors affecting the
attendance of the students in school. High school students, especially the girls fall victims to lifes tests.
Poverty, illness, family problems are the usual reasons why students drop from the roll.

The incidence of high drop-out rate is evidenced by the reports submitted to the planning unit of the
Division of Sorsogon. In Manlabong National High School alone, the dropout rate for the last three years was
5%, 5% and 4% respectively. The reports show alarming statistical data particularly along drop-out rates.
Considering the figures, school administrators need to think of interventions that would trim down statistics.

Thus, this action research proposal is crafted in response to the above-stated problem.

III. Statement of the Problem

This action research aims to find the impact of community support to the drop-out reduction programs of
the schools particularly the Manlabong National High School, Manlabong, Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon.

Basically, it seeks to find answers to the following questions:

1. What is the profile of drop outs in terms of:

a. Gender
b. Family Income
c. Parents educational attainment
d. Size of the family
2. What drop-out reduction programs have been initiated by the school for three years?
3. What sector/s in the community have extended support to the drop-out reduction program/s of the
school?
 4. What Kind of support was extended by the community to the drop-out reduction program of the
School?
a. Provision of School supplies
b. Provision of allowance
c. Home visits

5. What is the impact of the support extended to the drop-out reduction program of the school?
a. Highly effective
b. Moderately effective
c. Ineffective
6. Is there a significant relationship between:
a. The profile of drop-outs and drop-out rate?
b. The level of community support to the drop-out reduction program and the drop-out rate?

IV. Significance of the Study

The result of this study will be useful to the following:

School Administrators - The result will guide them to point out areas for improvement specially along
the identification of the community sectors that can serve as partners in the provision of support to reduce the
drop-out rate.

Teachers. Being the frontliners in the implementation of the crafted programs and projects, this study
will help them identify other factors affecting the high drop-out rate of the students.

Parents it would be beneficial to them because it will enhance their awareness of their roles as
parents, eventually improving their support extended to their children.

Community- this study will make them aware of the impact of the support extended to the school. That
awareness might lead them to certain realization.

V. Scope of the Study

This study is focused on finding the kind and level of support of the community to the drop-out
reduction programs of Manlabong National High School in School Year 2014-2015

VI. Research Design

This study on the COMMUNITY SUPPORT: ITS IMPACT ON THE DROP-OUT REDUCTION
PROGRAMS of Manlabong National High School will make use of the Narrative-descriptive method.
Considering that it will only cover one school, all cases of drop-outs will be considered and all community
stakeholders who have extended support to the school will be part of this research. Using a questionnaire, the
data to be gathered will be the bases for the crafting of other intervention programs and in identifying other
possible community partners to solve the problem on drop-outs.
VI. Work and Financial Plan

Activities Target Dates Financial

Requirements
1. Formulation of questionnaire August 2015 PhP 200.00
2. Reproduction of questionnaire September 2015 PhP 300.00
3. Distribution and collection October 2015 Php 400.00
4. Tabulation of Data October 2015 PhP 200.00
5. Preparation of Reports, Findings and Recommendations Last week of October 2015 Php. 200.00
6. Submission of Terminal Report November 2015 Php. 200.00
Total Php 1,500.00

Prepared and Submitted by:

JERRY G. FIRMANES
Researcher

Noted:

_________________________
EPS- In-Charge of Research

Recommending Approval:

FATIMA D. BUEN
Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Approved:

DANILO E. DESPI, CESO VI

Schools Division Superintendent
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V
Division of Sorsogon

September 14, 2015

DANILO E. DESPI, CESO VI

Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Sorsogon
Capitol Compound, Sorsogon City

Thru Channel

Sir:

May I respectfully submit this proposal to undertake research in our school for comments and or approval. The
following are the identifying information of the proposal:

Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT: ITS IMPACT ON THE DROP-OUT_______________

_______________REDUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOL_____________________
Subject Area: _School Leadership Management and Operations___ _______________________
Researcher: _JERRY G. FIRMANES___________________________________________________
Duration: August 2015 to November 2015 ________________________________________

Attached is the template containing details of the research project.

Very truly yours,

JERRY G. FIRMANES
Proponent

Date Received:

_____________________

Received by:

____________________
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V
Division of Sorsogon

September 14, 2015

ENDORSEMENT

DANILO E. DESPI, CESO VI

Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Sorsogon
Capitol Compound, Sorsogon City

Sir:

The undersigned members of the Division Research and Development (R&D) Team hereby signify for the
endorsement of this research proposal entitled COMMUNITY SUPPORT: ITS IMPACT ON THE DROP-
OUT REDUCTION PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOL by JERRY G. FIRMANES for your approval.

This research proposal had been reviewed and had passed the quality assurance process undertaken by the team.

Thank you.

Division R & D Team

_________________ ___________________ __________________

Date: __________________

Approved:

DANILO E. DESPI, CESO VI

Schools Division Superintendent