SPA Class Record, Grading and SF9
Special Program in the Arts sections, Grade 4–10.
At a glance
| Full name | Special Program in the Arts |
|---|---|
| Grade levels | Grade 4–10 |
| Subject the program adds | Special Program in the Arts |
| Groups | Yes, one per art area |
| Weights of the program subject | 20% Written/Oral Works, 60% Product/Performance Tasks, 20% Examinations |
| Learning areas in the General Average | 9 |
Subjects
- Special Program in the Arts
- Added to the section and split into groups, one per art area. Each learner is placed in one, and each group can have its own teacher.
How it is graded
Examinations blend ST1 30%, ST2 30% and the Term Examination 40%.
| Learning area | Written/Oral Works | Product/Performance Tasks | Examinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Program in the Arts | 20% | 60% | 20% |
| Filipino, English, Mathematics, Science, Araling Panlipunan, GMRC/Values Education | 20% | 50% | 30% |
| Music and Arts, Physical Education and Health, EPP/TLE | 20% | 60% | 20% |
DO 015 item 5 lets special programs issue their own assessment guidelines. GuroHub uses the TLE weights for the program subject until such guidelines exist.
General Average
The General Average counts 9 learning areas: Filipino, English, Mathematics, Science, Araling Panlipunan, GMRC/Values Education, EPP/TLE, MAPEH (counted once) and Special Program in the Arts.
The report card (SF9)
The learner's art area is written on the program row.
| Row | Prints as |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Science | Science |
| EPP/TLE | EPP/TLE |
| Program row | Special Program in the Arts (art area) |
Set it up
Regular to a program works at any time. Going back to Regular, or to another program, locks after the first submitted Term, and after that only GuroHub can change it.
Set the Program
Create a Grade 4–10 section and set Program to SPA, or open an existing section, choose Program from its three-dot menu and click Save program.
Make the art area groups
On the Subjects tab, add the art areas and place each learner in one. Each group can have its own teacher.
Print the report cards
Open the section's SF9 tab to print the card.
Frequently asked questions
Which grades can have SPA?
SPA is for Grade 4–10 sections.
How is Special Program in the Arts graded?
20% Written/Oral Works, 60% Product/Performance Tasks, 20% Examinations. Examinations blend ST1 30%, ST2 30% and the Term Examination 40%. DO 015 item 5 lets special programs issue their own assessment guidelines. GuroHub uses the TLE weights for the program subject until such guidelines exist.
How is Special Program in the Arts split into groups?
Into groups, one per art area. Each learner is placed in one, and each group can have its own teacher.
What if a learner is in no art area?
A learner in no art area gets no grade for Special Program in the Arts, so the General Average stays blank.
Can I change a section's Program later?
Regular to a program works at any time. Going back to Regular, or to another program, locks after the first submitted Term, and after that only GuroHub can change it.