DepEd Order No. 054, s. 2009

1. What is the primary purpose of organizing a Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) in every elementary and secondary school, according to the DepEd Order?

• A.To provide a forum for academic competition

• B.To ensure full cooperation of parents in the efficient implementation of the school program

• C.To enforce disciplinary actions against student

• D.To organize fundraising events for the school

2. What is the role of the PTA in relation to existing policies and guidelines issued by the Department of Education?

• A.To override them with PTA policies

• B.To adhere to them

• C.To ignore them

• D.To amend them

3. What mechanism does the PTA provide to ensure proper coordination with the members of the community?

• A.Regular fora with local government units

• B.Hosting fundraising events

• C.Ignoring community input

• D.Enforcing strict rules

4. How does the DepEd Order characterize the relationship between the PTA and the school?

• A.Adversarial

• B.Competitive

• C.Cooperative and open dialogue

• D.Hierarchical

5. Who is eligible for membership in a PTA, according to the text?

• A.Parents only

• B.Teachers only

• C.Parents or guardians, and teachers

• D.Students

6. When should the Homeroom PTA be organized, according to the DepEd guidelines?

• A.Within 30 days from the start of the school year

• B.Within 60 days from the start of the school year

• C.Within 15 days from the start of the school year

• D.Within 45 days from the start of the school year

7. How are the executive officers of the PTA elected?

• A.By the School Head

• B.By the Board of Directors

• C.By the teachers

• D.By the local government

8. What is the official name format for the PTA as per the DepEd guidelines?

• A.Parents-Teachers Association of [School Name]

• B.[School Name] Parents-Teachers Association

• C.[School Name] Association

• D.Parent-Teacher Organization

9. What is the composition ratio of parent-members to teacher-members in the Board of Directors?

• A.1:2

• B.2:1

• C.3:1

• D.2:3

10. What position can a teacher-member hold in the PTA, according to the guidelines?

• A.President

• B.Vice-President

• C.Secretary

• D.Treasurer