IN PHOTOS: How Limited Face-To-Face Classes Will Look Like In Different Participating Schools

• The Department of Education (DepEd) has identified the 100 public schools that will participate in the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes starting November 15, 2021.

  In partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), DepEd declared schools included in the list passed thorough inspection, assuring their readiness and safety in conducting in-person classes.

  As for the 20 participating private schools, the final list will be released on November 12, 2021, according to Education Assistant Secretary Malcolm Garma. The pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes for private schools will be on November 22, 2021.

  The 100 qualified public schools will strictly follow precautionary measures against COVID-19 during the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes. (Read the guidelines here)

  How schools are preparing for the resumption of face-to-face classes

  Less than two weeks before the pilot study begins, preparations are underway in all the 100 public schools. This is to ensure that they can efficiently implement the safety protocols against COVID-19. The success of this pilot implementation will eventually be the basis to allow more students to participate in in-person classes.

  If your child’s school is among the first schools to reopen for face-to-face classes, this is probably how their facilities will look come November 15.

  1. Classrooms are redesigned to ensure physical distancing of one to two meters apart.

  

  Tamulay Elementary School also placed plastic coverings on each students’ chair.

  PHOTO BY Facebook/DepEd Philippines

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  2. Visual cues like ground markings and arrows are placed around the school premises to remind students, teachers, and school staff to observe physical distancing.

  

  Easy to follow signs to make sure everyone observes physical distancing.

  PHOTO BY Facebook/DepEd R-4A Calabarzon

  3. There will be designated handwashing areas on the school premises.

  

  The handwashing area comes with infographics that will guide students to wash their hands properly.

  PHOTO BY Facebook/DepEd Philippines

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  4. Classroom windows should be open at all times.

  

  Opening the windows allows the air to circulate and not get stuck in one area.

  PHOTO BY Facebook/DepEd R-4A Calabarzon

  5. Students, teachers, and school staffs’ temperature will be checked before entering the school premises. Contact tracing is a must too.

  

  Physical distancing must also still be observed while entering the school. Tamulay Elementary School also placed a handwashing area near their school’s entrance.

  PHOTO BY Facebook/DepEd R-4A Calabarzon

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  6. There will be designated areas where sanitation and hygiene kits are available.

  

  Schools will be preparing sanitation areas where alcohol, toothbrushes, face masks, and the likes can be found or used by the students.

  PHOTO BY Facebook/DepEd R-4A Calabarzon

  7. School clinics are prepared to respond to any possible health emergencies. 

  

  Holding face-to-face classes during the COVID-19 pandemic means needing a health clinic that will tend to students’ or teachers’ health issues.

  PHOTO BY Facebook/DepEd R-4A Calabarzon

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IN PHOTOS: How Limited Face-To-Face Classes Will Look Like In Different Participating Schools
Source: Progress Pinas