Campus Life
Colegio De Las Navas recognizes the importance of providing a venue for developing responsible and productive student leaders who will eventually become leaders in their own chosen profession.
Student organizations must submit themselves for recognition through the CDLN–SSC and the OSA. A Certificate of Recognition is awarded upon full compliance. A minimum of 10 to 15 members is required to apply for recognition.
Organization officers must comply with the following requirements, apart from those in their respective constitution and by-laws:
The CDLN–SSC is the highest governing body of all bona fide CDLN students and the sole student organization representing the whole student body in the College Department. It promotes cooperation, collaboration and leadership among the various student groups.
A student council fee is collected from each student. Financial statements must be submitted to the OSAS at the end of every semester and published in the Living Legacy. Misuse of funds shall subject the erring student/s to disciplinary action.
Extra-curricular activities or projects of recognized organizations involving the entire institution shall be subject to review and approval by the College Administrator upon the recommendation of the OSA Coordinator.
The college's official student publication is the Living Legacy. An editorial examination is conducted annually to select members of the Editorial Staff. Publication fees are collected from students. The Editor-In-Chief and the Faculty Adviser are the joint signatories for the release of collected funds.
Financial statements must be submitted to the OSAS at the end of every semester and published in the Living Legacy.
Support & Welfare
Informative activities and materials designed to facilitate student adjustment to life in higher education. Comprehensive orientation programs are held for new and continuing students. Information materials on the institution's vision, mission, goals, rules and regulations, and student programs are made accessible to all students.
Aimed at helping every student utilize their fullest potential. Services include:
The CDLN Canteen serves safe, nutritious, low-cost snacks to the school populace. School supplies are also available.
Open: Mon–Fri | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM & 2:00 PM–6:00 PMThe School Clinic provides primary health care services. Services include:
The College maintains a safe and secure environment with an organized disaster risk reduction and management team headed by the Department Chair of BS Criminology, with Civil Security Officers as members. The unit enforces rules and protects lives and property of the school community.
The OSA maintains a list of reputable, safe and affordable boarding houses within the town proper to help students find comfortable living quarters conducive to learning. The OSA conducts visitation once every semester to all boarding houses to determine the safety and wellbeing of students.
Manned by a MAPEH Coordinator, this office provides opportunities for students to develop and enhance their talents, abilities, and values for the promotion of national culture and multi-cultural heritage. The Culture and Arts Celebration is held in February. Annual sports activities including Intramurals are also facilitated.
The College actively participates in information and education campaigns on conservation and preservation of natural resources. Extension services include:
The library plays an indispensable role in accomplishing the aims of Colegio De Las Navas. It provides an avenue for students to expand or increase their knowledge. Students are under obligation to help preserve its materials, promote smooth social relationships, and maintain a library atmosphere conducive to study and research.
Open: Mon–Fri | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (excluding holidays)Know Your Rights
As stated in Section 9, Chapter 2, Batas Pambansa Blg. 232, students shall enjoy the following rights, subject to limitations prescribed by law and regulations.
Financial Aid
To help students sustain their education, the College offers in-school scholarships and grants and establishes linkages with sponsors and benefactors. As a general rule, a student may avail of only one scholarship.
Free tuition and allowances are given to qualified Student Assistants who render services to their assigned offices for a duration of one semester/summer.
Every end of each regular term, all Colleges or Programs shall recognize the exemplary academic achievements of students through a Dean's List.
All student grantees must comply with the admission and retention policies of the College.
A student whose record contains incorrect information must apply for a Request for Correction of Personal Information to the Office of the College Registrar.
Any student who wishes to discontinue their studies must notify the Office of the College Registrar in writing not later than the fourth week of the term.
Beyond the Classroom
Educational tours or fieldtrips are learning experiences outside the classroom. These trips supplement classroom learning and enrich students' experiences by exposing them to new situations.
The following guidelines apply for off-campus or educational activities (invitations for competitions, seminars, forums, field study, retreats, recollections, youth camps and others):
Rules & Regulations
A school uniform is prescribed for all students and should be worn appropriately. Students must attend classes in the prescribed school uniform (bearing the CDLN Patch and course) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday follows the provision for Type B uniform. A mimeographed sketch of the prescribed uniform may be obtained at the OSA.
School IDs must be worn at all times within the campus. Failure or refusal to present/wear the ID properly is considered a light offense subject to disciplinary sanctions.
| Classification of Offense | Examples | Sanction |
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| LIGHT OFFENSES |
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1st offense: Verbal warning with counseling 2nd offense: Written notice of warning with counseling 3rd offense: 30 hours community service 4 violations in one semester = Major offense |
| SERIOUS OFFENSES |
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1st offense: 1 week suspension 2nd offense: 1 month suspension 3rd offense: 1 semester suspension 4 violations in one semester = Grave offense |
| GRAVE OFFENSES |
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1st and last offense: NON-ADMISSION / EXPULSION Note: Expulsion entails non-issuance of Good Moral Character. |
Any administrative action must comply with the minimum standards of due process:
If the student feels that the sanction is not commensurate to the offense committed, a written appeal signed by the student and their parents/guardian must be submitted to the CSA-Discipline prior to the effectivity of the sanction. If the decision was already approved by the College Administrator, the appeal must be addressed to them.
Chairman: Coordinator of Student Affairs – Discipline
Members:
The Committee has the responsibility to investigate offenses that would merit dropping, dismissal or expulsion and impose the corresponding penalty. It also has the duty to review appealed cases and render a decision that may sustain, modify, or reverse the decision made by the CSA-Discipline.
Colegio De Las Navas is committed to the total development of man who shares in shaping human existence of becoming the best of what they are, deeply driven by strong determination for change through continuous learning.
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