SPJ Class Record, Grading and SF9
Special Program in Journalism sections, Grade 4–10.
At a glance
| Full name | Special Program in Journalism |
|---|---|
| Grade levels | Grade 4–10 |
| Subject the program adds | Journalism |
| Groups | No groups |
| Weights of the program subject | 20% Written/Oral Works, 60% Product/Performance Tasks, 20% Examinations |
| Learning areas in the General Average | 9 |
Subjects
- Journalism
- Added to the section as one subject, with no groups.
How it is graded
Examinations blend ST1 30%, ST2 30% and the Term Examination 40%.
| Learning area | Written/Oral Works | Product/Performance Tasks | Examinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | 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 Journalism.
The report card (SF9)
| Row | Prints as |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Science | Science |
| EPP/TLE | EPP/TLE |
| Program row | SPJ - Journalism |
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 SPJ, or open an existing section, choose Program from its three-dot menu and click Save program.
Journalism is added
On an existing section, Journalism is added empty, including past Terms. Its teacher takes it like any other subject.
Print the report cards
Open the section's SF9 tab to print the card.
Frequently asked questions
Which grades can have SPJ?
SPJ is for Grade 4–10 sections.
How is Journalism 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.
Does SPJ have groups?
No. Journalism is one subject for the whole section.
How does Journalism print on the SF9?
The program row reads "SPJ - Journalism".
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.