2020 DepEd End of

School Year Rites,

Theme, Schedule,
Certificates and Diploma
This is to furnish the field of the consolidation of guidelines on the conduct of K to 12 Basic
Education Program End-of-the School Year Rites, as discussed during the Regional Mancom
Meeting on February 13, 2020, on the directions of DepEd, all subject for future issuance, for
information and guidance of all concerned.

Herein attached are the items for consideration in planning, as the end of the school year
approaches.

MULTI-YEAR IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON THE CONDUCT OF THE K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION

PROGRAM END-OF-SCHOOL-YEAR RITES
Rational
When Filipino learners finish K to 12 basic education, they should be able to pursue higher
education, entrepreneurship, middle-level skills development and employment with adequate
cognitive, socioemotional and moral preparation.

To celebrate learners’ achievements in meeting, or even exceeding curriculum standards and

requirements, appropriate ceremonies shall be held at specific milestones of the basic
education program.

Scope
Provide guidance in the annual conduct of end-of-school-year rites.
 Applicable to both public and private elementary and
secondary schools nationwide.
Policy Statement
To establish the procedures for conducting appropriate ceremonies for Kindergarten, Grade 6,
Grade 10 and Grade 12 learners who meet the curriculum requirements at the end of the
school year.

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End-of-School-Year Rites
Grade Level Completers Ceremony Proof of Completion
Kindergarten Moving Up / Completion Kindergarten Certificate
Grade 6 Graduation Elementary Certificate
Grade 10 Moving Up/ Completion Junior High School Certificate
Grade 12 learners from:
– Schools with DepEd-approved K-to-12 transition plan
– Schools with permit to operate SHS since 1014
– International schools with K-to-12 program Graduation Senior High School Diploma

2020 DepEd Moving Up/Completion and Graduation Theme

Proposed Theme:

“Sulong EduKalidad: Pagtataguyod sa Kinabukasan ng Bayan (Sulong EduKalidad:

Championing the Nation’s Future)”

To highlight the essential role of quality education in helping Filipino learners achieve their full
potential in order to fulfill their dreams and contribute meaningfully to nation-building

To be conducted not earlier than March 30, 2020, but not later than April 3, 2020, as per DepEd
Order No. 7, s. 2019: “School Calendar for School Year 2019-2020“.
Sample Program Flow for Moving Up and Graduation Ceremonies for SY 2019-2020
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Schedule
In accordance with the annual school calendar.

Those with an extended SY to be guided by their approved revised school calendar.

On Austerity
Graduation rites should be simple but meaningful which encourage civil rights, a sense of
community, and personal responsibility. While these rites mark a milestone in the lives of the
learners, these should be conducted without excessive spending, extravagant attire, or
extraordinary venue.

Moving Up or Completion ceremonies should be simple involving only the learners, their
parents and the school.

Non-academic projects such as attendance to field trips, film showing, junior-senior

promenade, and other school events should not be imposed as requirements for graduation or
completion. – DepEd Order No. 66, s. 2017 “Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-
Campus Activities“

For Public Schools Only

Expenses should be charged to the school’s MOOE, subject to existing guidelines;

No DepEd personnel shall be allowed to collect any kind of contribution or fee for the
graduation/moving up/completion ceremony.

Awarding of Honors
In accordance with DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016, Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition
for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

On Solemnity
To be conducted in an appropriate solemn ceremony befitting the learners and their parents.

Shall not be used as a political forum. DepEd Order No. 48, s. 2018 “Prohibition of
Electioneering and Partisan Political Activity“

Monitoring and Evaluation

The School Heads shall be primarily responsible for supervising the implementation of this
policy in their schools, ensuring that the provisions are communicated to all concerned
stakeholders in the school community.
The Regional and Schools Division Offices shall jointly monitor the compliance of schools with
these guidelines.

Feedback shall be provided to the DepEd through BLD and used to evaluate the policy for
continuous improvement of its design and implementation.

Effectivity
Shall take effect immediately upon approval and remain in force and in effect for the duration
of the K to 12 Basic Education Program, unless sooner repealed, amended or rescinded.

All previous issuances found inconsistent are deemed superseded or modified accordingly.

Shall be filed with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), UP Law Center,
UP Diliman, QC.

End-Of-School-Year Rites Proofs of Completion

For private elementary and secondary schools, TVIs, and HEIs, including SUCs and LUCsThe
use of the enclosed completion certificate and diploma templates is optional. The signature
of the school head is required, while the signature of the SDS is not required.
For public elementary and secondary schools The use of the cited completion certificate
and diploma templates is required.
Download 2020 DepEd Standard Format and Templates for Certificates of Completion and
Senior High School Diploma
WORD AND PUBLISHER FORMAT

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2020 Kindergarten and Grade 6 Certificates of Completion
DepEd Kindergarten and Grade 6 Certificates of Completion
2020 Junior High School Certificate of Completion
DepEd Junior High School Certificate of Completion
2020 Senior High School Diploma
DepEd Senior High School Diploma
General Reminders on the Preparation and Checking of School Forms for School Year 2019-
2020
A DETAILED GUIDE

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References
DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2019 – The Department of Education Service Marks and Visual Identity
Manual

DepEd Order NO. 7, s. 2019 – School Calendar for School Year 2019-2020
DepEd Order No. 2, s. 2019 – School Year 2018-2019 K to 12 Basic Education Program End of
School Year Rites

DepEd Order No. 48, s. 2018 – Prohibition of Electioneering and Partisan Political Activity

DepEd Order No. 66, s. 2017 – Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus
Activities

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