Mandate of the Department of Education (DepEd)

Types of Learning Delivery Models according to Location of Students, Time, and Use of Technology
source: Atienza, M. R. (2022). Shift and thrive: A guide to learning modalities in the new normal (digital copy). Rex Book Store, Inc.

1. Requirements for joining in-person classes 

Students and teachers who intend to join the in-person classes on October 17 - 28 (pilot implementation) and on November 7 (full implementation) must meet the three layers of requirements.

• Registration to PhilHealth or medical insurance

Students must be registered with PhilHealth, as indirect contributors (dependents of the parents), or must have equivalent medical insurance that covers medical expenses related to COVID-19.

• Participation in orientations

Students and parents must participate in a series of online orientations regarding the discussion of guidelines and protocols for the in-person classes and activities.

• Preparation of materials

Students, with the help of parents, must prepare and bring the following materials to school for the in-person classes. The materials kit will be checked at the school gate. Should the students fail to complete the materials, they will not be allowed to enter the school premises. Students are strictly prohibited to share their supplies with others.

● Alcohol/hand sanitizer

● At least four (4) extra face masks

● Cleansing wipes / tissue paper/toilet paper/hand towel

● Hand soap

● Screenshot or printed copy of the completed health declaration form

2. On-site health and safety protocols and guidelines

1. • Guidelines for campus access

●  The three layers of requirements must be met prior to entering the campus.

● Only those that are scheduled to hold classes and activities in the campus shall be permitted to enter. Students shall secure a permit from their respective academic coordinator in case they would like to enter the school premises.

●Entrance to the school requires submission of an accomplished online health declaration form. The link will be sent to the participants days ahead of their scheduled in-person class.

● Students, parents, teachers, and staff entering or leaving the school campus through the small school gate shall ensure that they always close the said gate behind them.

● Food deliveries are allowed during lunchtime provided that the delivery driver stays in front of the school gate and waits for the staff/student who ordered the food to go down and get the delivery.

● While waiting for the dismissal of the students, fetchers and/or parents are only allowed to stay in the designated waiting area which is inside the school library.

1. • Use of school facilities

● The use of school facilities includes, but is not limited to, laboratories for Science; designated room for class discussions; school quadrangle for PE classes; designated areas and facilities in the library; canteen; and designated dining area.

● In using the identified school facilities, the protocols on hand washing/sanitizing, maintaining a physical distance of 1.5 meters, and disinfecting equipment after use, among others shall be observed. 

1. • Student mobility

The students, while inside the school premises, will have limited mobility. They shall stay only in their assigned rooms and shall not loiter. 

● Upon entering the school premises, the students must go straight to their designated classrooms and seats. A seat plan must be provided for every class. 

● While classes are ongoing, the students must not be allowed to go out except when going to the toilet or washroom. Students must not be allowed to go to the washroom in groups. 

●Students may go to the library during their break period or when their teachers instruct them to do so.

●After classes, the students shall leave the school immediately. They must use the designated exit gate upon leaving the school. 

● If the fetchers have not arrived at school yet, students are required to remain in the assigned waiting area. Furthermore, students' mobile phones will be under the supervision of the class adviser until their fetcher arrives. This is in line with the school policy that the students are not allowed to access the school's internet services for non-academic purposes.

1. • Student uniform

● Students must wear their complete uniform, including their identification card and face mask, at all times. In the absence of an identification card, the school will provide a temporary printable gate pass for the participating students.

● Students may wear the following as an alternative to the official school uniform: 

Girls - white blouse with collar; plain white undershirt; navy blue skirt with length of two (2) inches below the knee when sitting down; plain white crew socks; plain black leather shoes 

Boys - white polo/polo shirt; plain white undershirt; navy blue pants; plain white crew socks; plain black leather shoes 

1. • Additional school health and safety protocol

● I Wish You Well Policy

Participants in the in-person classes who have COVID-19 symptoms shall stay at home and shall report their conditions to their advisers immediately. The school will ensure that learning continues and will implement the appropriate flexible learning mode for the affected students. Likewise, the school will ensure that work continues for the affected teaching and non-teaching personnel via the work-from-home arrangement.

● One Entry, One Exit (OEOE) Policy

The students who will participate in the in-person classes will not be allowed to leave the school premises in between classes. The parents who will drop off lunch boxes at school are only allowed in front of the designated school gate.

● School canteen and dining area 

The students should bring their own food. Food deliveries may be allowed at a specified time and only for cashless payment. Students are encouraged to eat at their assigned seats inside their respective classrooms or in designated dining areas. Sharing of food is strictly prohibited.

● Library services

Upon entering the school library, the students need to observe protocols which include accomplishing contact tracing form, sanitizing hands before entering the library facilities, visiting only the designated areas, sitting on designated seats, and observing a physical distance of 1.5 meters. If there is a need to borrow books, a dedicated drop box for their return shall be utilized. These books shall be properly sanitized/disinfected before they are again included for circulation. 

3. Academic Plans

1. • Implementation Phase

The in-person classes at OLVCS will prioritize classes and activities that are skill-based and laboratory-based. There are two (2) phases to the implementation: pilot implementation and full implementation.

● Pilot implementation (October 17-28, 2022)

Grade level - Kinder 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 

Grade School Subjects - English, Filipino, Mathematics, UOI, PE & Health, Religion

High School Subjects - all subjects

● Full implementation (November 7, 2022 - onwards)

All grade levels 

All subjects 

1. • Guidelines on academic activities

● Activities under the alert level system 

Students are only allowed to participate in in-person classes if the national government, Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), or local government announces COVID-19 alert level 1-2 in Quezon City or NCR. In the case that the participating students reside outside Metro Manila and will have a different alert level, the school will implement the appropriate flexible learning mode for the affected students.

● Building assignments 

Preschool to Grade 2 - Grade School building, first floor 

Grade 3 to Grade 6 - Grade School building, second floor 

Grade 7 to 10 - School building, second floor 

Grade 11 to 12 - School building, second floor

● Other academic activities 

Extracurricular and club activities may be allowed subject to the approval of the LGU, compliance with health protocols, and conditions under IATF resolutions (i.e., indoor and outdoor venue capacity). 

Organizing in-person group studies and other off-campus activities is strictly prohibited. The school will not be held liable should there be negative consequences of this action.