DepEd SF9 Three-Term Template SY 2026-2027

DepEd SF9 Three-Term Template SY 2026-2027: Free Download for All Grade Levels

If you’re a class adviser scrambling to update your school forms for the new school year, you’re not alone. SY 2026–2027 brings one of the biggest structural changes in recent memory — the shift from the four-quarter system to a three-term (trimestral) school calendar — and your SF9 report card template needs to reflect that.

The good news? You can download the updated SF9 Three-Term Template here for free. No need to build it from scratch or track down the right file from your division office. This article covers everything you need to know about the new SF9 format, why it changed, what’s inside the template, and how to use it correctly — so card-giving day doesn’t catch you off guard.

What Is the SF9 and Why Does It Matter?

Before we dive into the template itself, let’s do a quick refresher — especially if you’re new to being a class adviser.

School Form 9 (SF9), officially called the Learner’s Progress Report Card (or Learner’s Performance Report Card under the updated guidelines), is one of the most critical documents you’ll prepare as a teacher. It was formally adopted as an official school form under DepEd Order No. 4, s. 2014, which standardized all school forms for public elementary and secondary schools.

The SF9 is the official record used to report:

Academic performance per learning area (grades on a 60–100 scale)
Core Values ratings (Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa)
Attendance record (days present and absent per term/month)
Remarks and promotion status at the end of the school year

Every enrolled learner in a public school gets one. It goes home to parents, it goes into the school’s permanent records, and it follows the learner throughout their academic life. Getting it right — especially under a new grading structure — is not optional.

Grade-Level SF9 Templates: What's Available

Grade Level	Template Type	Key Features
Grades 1–3	SF9 + PACE Forms	3-term columns, descriptor-based ratings, Mother Tongue included
Grades 4–6	SF9 Performance Report	3-term numerical grades, Science included from Grade 3
Grades 7–10 (JHS)	SF9 Performance Report	Full JHS learning areas, 3-term grading, Core Values per term
Grades 11–12 (SHS)	SF9 Performance Report	Strand-based subjects, flexible subject rows, 3-term format

Download the Free SF9 Three-Term Template for SY 2026–2027

Good news, Teacher! All SF9 Three-Term Templates on this page are available for free download — no login, no payment, no hidden steps. Official Deped SF9 Card from Deped LS Guides.

Just click the download link for your grade level below:

File format: Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) | Compatible with Excel 2016 and later, and Google Sheets (with limited formula support).

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What's Inside the SF9 Three-Term Template?

The updated SF9 Three-Term Template is an automated Excel workbook — meaning much of the computational work (grade averaging, final grade computation, etc.) is handled by built-in formulas. All you need to do is encode the correct data accurately.

Here’s a breakdown of what the template contains:

Learner Information Page

Full name, LRN (Learner Reference Number), grade level, section
School name, School ID, district, division, region
Class adviser’s name

Grades Per Learning Area (Three-Term Format)

Instead of four quarterly grades, the SF9 now has three term grades for each subject, plus the Final Grade computed as the average of the three terms.

Subjects included vary by grade level:

Elementary (Grades 1–6):

Mother Tongue (Grades 1–3)
Filipino
English
Mathematics
Science (Grades 3–6)
Araling Panlipunan (AP)
GMRC / Values Education
EPP / TLE (upper grades)
MAPEH

Junior High School (Grades 7–10):

Filipino
English
Mathematics
Science
Araling Panlipunan
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
MAPEH
Values Education / EsP

Senior High School (Grades 11–12):

Core subjects per strand
Applied and Specialized subjects
Work Immersion (where applicable)

Attendance Record

Monthly attendance tracking has been restructured to reflect the three-term calendar. The template includes columns for each month within each term, with automatic totals for:

Days present
Days absent
Total school days

Core Values Assessment

The four Core Values from the MATATAG framework are retained:

Maka-Diyos (Spiritually sensitive)
Makatao (Socially responsible)
Makakalikasan (Environmentally conscious)
Makabansa (Patriotic and nationalistic)

Ratings are given per term using the descriptors: Always Observed (AO), Sometimes Observed (SO), Rarely Observed (RO), Not Observed (NO).

Printable SF9 Output Pages

Once all data is encoded in the input sheets, the template generates print-ready SF9 pages for each learner — formatted to fit standard paper sizes and ready for card-giving day.

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Tips for a Smooth Card-Giving Day

Card-giving can be one of the most hectic days of the school year. Here are a few practical tips from experienced Grade 1 teachers:

Print and review SF9s at least two days before card-giving day. Corrections take time, and printers always seem to run out of ink at the worst moment.
Prepare a summary sheet of your class’s ratings so you can quickly answer parent questions without flipping through individual forms.
Have a brief script ready for explaining the new descriptive grading system to parents. Many parents will expect a number, and “Proficient” might confuse them without context.
Arrange your stack of SF9s alphabetically so you’re not scrambling during the actual event.
Document the parent/guardian who received each card. This is important for accountability, especially for learners whose parents didn’t show up.

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Looking for more teaching materials for SY 2026–2027? Here are related resources you might find useful:

Download here ILAW Lesson Plans for all Grade Levels!
Download here the Bulletin board designs for all Grade Levels!
Download here the Summative Tests Term 1 and Term 2!
Download here the Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) — for All Subjects!
ILAW Lesson Plan Template (Blank, Editable .docx)
Download here the MATATAG Budget of Work (BOW) Complete — SY 2026–2027!

Frequently Asked Questions About the SF9 Three-Term Template

Q: Is this template official and approved by DepEd?
A: The templates shared on this site are aligned with the guidelines of DepEd Order No. 9 and No. 15, s. 2026. However, unless your school, district, or division has specifically adopted and approved this file, it is a community-made resource for reference and assistance. Always check with your school head or division office for officially issued forms.

Q: Can I use the old four-quarter SF9 template and just add a third column?
A: It’s strongly discouraged. The three-term structure has different term labels, attendance columns, and computation logic. Modifying an old template risks errors and formatting issues. Use a purpose-built three-term template instead.

Q: What if my Division Office provides a different template?
A: Always follow the template issued by your SDO (Schools Division Office). Division-issued forms take precedence over community-shared templates. You can use this template for reference or as a backup if no official SDO file is available yet.

Q: Can this be used for private schools?
A: Private schools may have their own report card formats. However, if a private school follows DepEd’s three-term calendar and grading guidelines, this template may be useful as a reference.

Q: Is the file free to download?
A: Yes — 100% free. No sign-up required. Simply scroll to the download section and click the link for your grade level.

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