Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Capiz
ESTEFANIA MONTEMAYOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Ongol Ilaya, Dumarao, Capiz

CONTINGENCY PLAN OF
ESTEFANIA MONTEMAYOR
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
PROGRESSIVE EXPANSION
OF LIMITED FACE TO FACE
CLASSES
S.Y. 2021-2022
 I. INTRODUCTION

The COVID – 19 pandemic drastically changed the world. It created

unprecedented challenges. More than just a health crisis, it resulted in a massive
education problem. With the sudden halt and shift of the traditional face–to–face
learning modality to various distance learning modalities in the Philippines, the
education sector was up for a greater challenge.

Given President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s approval of the recommendation of

the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes, Department of Education
Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has authorized all regional directors to
commence the progressive expansion phase of face-to-face classes for both public
and private schools, particularly in areas under Alert Levels 1 and 2. With this,
Estefania Montemayor National High School in the District of Dumarao was selected
to participate in the progressive expansion phase of the limited face-to-face classes
in the province of Capiz.

Estefania Montemayor National High School is located at Ongol Ilaya,

Dumarao, Capiz, a municipality that is under Alert Level 1, wherein case
transmission level is low and decreasing. Necessary steps and adequate
preparations were taken by the school to ensure the safety and well-being of those
who will be involved in the implementation of the face-to-face classes. The school
secured written consent from the parents of a total of 984 junior high school and
senior high school students who will participate in the implementation of the
progressive expansion of limited face-to-face classes. Consequently, all teaching
and non-teaching personnel of Estefania Montemayor National High School have
completed their vaccination before the date of the implementation.

Without setting aside the risk of contracting the virus, and minimizing the
possibility of a COVID-19 resurgence in the school community, Estefania
Montemayor National High School through extensive cooperation between the
teaching and non-teaching staff, in proper coordination with the Municipal Inter-
Agency Task Force, and with the support of the Division of Capiz and Department of
Health, crafts this CONTINGENCY PLAN to serve as guiding post for the community
during the implementation of the progressive expansion of the limited face-to-face
classes.

Subsequently, Estefania Montemayor National High School will disseminate

this Contingency Plan to the school community and Local Government Unit for them
to be well-acquainted with the appropriate measures needed as a response to any
COVID-19 situation.

The objective of this plan is to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on the school
community and ensure continuity of learning if a member of the school becomes a
close contact, suspect, probable, or confirmed COVID-19 case or if a school
lockdown is needed due to COVID-19 resurgence within or outside the school.
II. OBJECTIVES

This School Contingency Plan for the Implementation of Face-to-Face

Classes covers Estefania Montemayor National High School, Division of
Capiz, Region VI. It focuses on the implementation of face-to-face classes
to support schools in mitigating the impacts of a health emergency
associated with Covid-19.

This Contingency Plan aims to:

a. Align with the School Contingency Plan Manual for the implementation
of Progressive Expansion of Limited Face-to-Face Classes;
b. Establish the coordination and communication mechanisms among the
National, Regional, Division, District offices, and Estefania Montemayor
National High School adhere to communication protocols;
c. Issue memorandum on critical actions to be done by the school to
ensure a timely school-based response to any case scenarios that may
affect school operations;
d. Ensure continuity of learning in the event that a member of the school
community becomes a close contact, suspect, probable, or confirmed
COVID-19 case or if a school lockdown is needed due to a resurgence
of Covid-19 case within or outside the school;
e. Determine the preparedness, prevention, and mitigation measures to
minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;
f. Maintain safety and well-being of the learners, teachers, and other
personnel that will be participating in the implementation of the
progressive expansion of face-to-face classes.
III. HISTORICAL DATA ON COVID-19

The risk in acquiring the virus is still present, and none of us is spared
from it. Despite of adhering to safety standards and protocols with outmost
diligence, we are still vulnerable with the present threat and risk of the virus.
Estefania Montemayor National High School was not spared from the virus as
one of its teaching personnel has been confirmed positive with COVID-19
virus, and as a pre-emptive measure, the school have requested for
immediate disinfection of school facilities, and subsequently, closed the entire
campus for 7 days. Proper and strict 14-day home quarantine procedure has
been implemented to those who were determined as close contacts of the
positive case under the direct supervision of the Municipal Health Unit. The
Municipal Health Unit also issued a certification upon the conclusion of the
completed days of quarantine for the positive case and the close contacts.
This certificate was then used as a requirement for the affected personnel
upon his/her return to service.

Table 1-A: TEACHING PERSONNEL: Estimate number of Close Contact

and Confirmed Covid-19

Close Contact Confirmed Covid-19

Case
5 1
TOTAL 5 1

Table 1-B: NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL: Estimate number of Close

Contact and Confirmed Covid-19

Close Contact Confirmed Covid-19

Case
0 0
TOTAL 0 0

Table 1-C: Estimate number of Close Contact and Confirmed Covid-19

Close Contact Confirmed Covid-19

Case
0 0
TOTAL 0 0
 Table 2-A: Exposed Teaching, Non-Teaching Personnel, Learners and
Families

Teaching Non- Learners Families

Teaching
5 0 0 4
TOTAL 5 0 0 4

IV. RESOURCE INVENTORY AND NEEDS PROJECTION

A. SCHOOL DRRM TEAM

The objective of this contingency plan is to take precautionary measures to

anticipate, prevent or minimize the effects of COVID-19 to the school children and
lead learners` in attaining the complete and full cycle of education.

COVID 19- SCHOOL DRRM TEAM

Overall Composition
Committee/Cluster Objectives
Responsibilities Lead Members
Ensure that all The School JOSIE G.
parents/ guardians Head provides CRUZADA
are properly guided the necessary
of the support to the ALTHER A.
implementation of learners and ROLANDO B. SUNIO
RICARDO,
School Head progressive personnel for the
JR., EdD
expansion of face- implementation of
to-face classes. progressive
expansion of
face-to-face
classes.
Guarantee the Shall conduct LEOFEL
health and safety orientation among ARJIE L.
protocols of all the parents/guardians BALAIROS
learners and of learners and
personnel. school personnel, CLYTIE H.
and ensure the EUSEBIO
health and safety
protocols of all ARE A. SILV A
DRRM Covid – 19 JOSE R.
the learners and
Coordinator VENUS
personnel. ALTHER A.
SUNIO

BIMBO S.
NERECENA

CLAUDIO
OJACASTRO
 Monitor and The School
DIAZY F.
support the health Nurse shall
SALVAGO
condition of the collect the
learners and necessary
CLYTIE H. JOAN
School Nurse personnel. information
EUSEBIO BANDOLA
regarding the
health condition
MA. LOUIE
of the learners
DAMPOG
and personnel.
Inform the The Class
parents/guardians Adviser shall
regarding the collect and inform
health conditions of necessary JOSIE G. ALL CLASS
Class Advisers
the learners. information CRUZADA ADVISERS
regarding the
health conditions
of the learners.
Safeguard the The School ARNOLD
health condition of Safety Officer MORGUIA
the learners and maintains proper
personnel. health protocols PORFERIO
RENE F.
Safety Officer to be followed by HAGUISAN
GAJE
the learners and
personnel. JOVIC
PUGON

Collect the The IMY V.

necessary Communication BERNAS
information on the Officer
persons showing accumulates the CHRISTIAN
Communication symptoms. necessary ARE A. BARRIENTOS
Officer information SILVA
needed by the ANALIZA
school. MATUS

Ensure The Guidance

psychological Teacher provides MARY
support and psychological GRACE TILO
Guidance LEONISA
services to the support and
Teacher FERRER
school community. services to the NINFA
school ESCALERA
community.
Traffic Set up easy–to– The Traffic ALTHER ARNOLD
Management understand Management A. SUNIO MORGUIA
Officer signages Officer
preferably in local strengthens the CHRISTIAN
languages and health protocols BARRIENTOS
braille, and and protective
mechanisms to measures. EFCEL G.
 strengthen
observance of
health protocols RONE
and protective
measures.

B. INVENTORY OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES QUANTITY REMARKS

Isolation Area 3 Located in every entrance
gate.
Triage 3 Located in every entrance
gate.
Thermal Scanner 5 Installed in every
entrance gate (1 thermal
scanner in every gate,
and 2 spares)
UV Lights 2 1 is stationed in the clinic
and another 1 is in the
DRRM office.
Alcohol 10 GALLONS Good for 1-month
consumption upon
opening.
Sanitation and Disinfection 10 GALLONS Good for 1-month
Materials consumption upon
opening.
Face Masks 20 BOXES Good for 1-month
consumption upon
opening.
PPEs 12 SETS Good for 1-month
consumption upon
opening.
Sanitizer Bottles 20 EA Installed in every gate
and classroom
Fire Extinguisher 13 As indicated in the fire
 safety plan of the school.
Wheel Chair 1 Stationed in the school
clinic.

Stretcher Bed 1 Stationed in the school

clinic.

Non-Contact Temperature 3 Installed in every

Scanner entrance gate.
Wash Areas 35 24 water faucets in SHS
and 11 in JHS
First Aid Kits 20 EA Available in every gate
and classroom.
Fire Alarm System 1 SET Installed within the school
premises.
School Public Address 1 SET Speakers installed within
System the school premises.

Table 3: TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL:

NAME DESIGNATION Specific Tasks /Assignments

a. Contacts school personnel

(from the different sets of
classes per week) in case there
will be a need for a shift to the
distance learning modality.
Rolando B. Ricardo, Jr.,
Principal IV
EdD
b. Provide the necessary support
to learners and personnel for
the transition to distance
learning.

Clytie H. Eusebio School Nurse

a. Maintains safety and health
protocols

b. Coordinates with local health

 authorities.

c. Assists health authorities and

the local government unit in
contact tracing

d. Collects the information of

individual who shows symptoms
e. Isolates the individual who
shows symptoms

Rosalve N. Zabala TECHNICAL TEAM/

DOCUMENTATION a. Compiled and secured all the
Diazy Salvago TEAM documents needed in the
implementation of Face-to-Face
Mary Grace M. Tilo Program

Christian Barrientos b. Accomplish and compile Health

Monitoring form (HMF) for
Analiza Matus monitoring and tracking of the
learner’s attendance
Arlyn Funa
c. Compile HMF of Teachers
Melanie Cruzada

a. Ensure psychological support

Designated Guidance
Leonisa F. Ferrer and services to the school
Coordinator
community

Grade 7
Rodulfo F. Patingan a. Maintains safety and health
Mira sol B. Jamog protocols
Christian Barientos
Teresita L. Palete Substitute Teacher b. Prepares the needed resources
(if needed arises) (e.g., alcohol, face masks, face
shield, etc.) to prevent the
Grade 8 transmission of COVID-19.
Imy Mitzel Berna
Althesa A. Sunio c. Substitutes in case a fellow
Mary Grace M. Tilo teacher becomes unable to
Teeza Decara physically report to school for a
 long period due to being infected
Grade 9 with COVID-19 or other acceptable
Helen A. Felera reasons.
Analiza Matus
Regina Tolentino
Mary Loid I. Apin

CLASS ADVISERS
a. Engage the parent/Guardian on
the home- school arrangement
Grade 7- Polaris including the designated time of
Ma. Noeme B. Gelilang pick – up of their children, if a need
arises.
Grade 8- Orion
Efcel G. Rone b. Contact the family of the
individual who shows symptoms or
Grade 8-Aguinaldo identified to be a close contact of a
Melanie T. Vista confirmed case of COVID-19.

Grade 8-Balagtas c. Contact the families of

Jevina B. De Juan individuals from the same class as
the person who showed symptoms
Grade 8-Bonifacio
Redel C. Viernesto of COVID -19 and informed them
of the protocols that must be
Grade 8- Del Pilar observed, as well as the possible
Ma. Kristina P. Celestre shift to distance learning.
Grade 8-Lopez Jaena
Mara Bella D. Hallegadi d. Facilitate the Health Monitoring
for each learner to monitor and
Grade 8-Mabini
Leofel Argie L. Balairos track the attendance.

Grade 8- Rizal
April Joy U. Lastimoso

Grade 9-Andromeda
Rizel M. Fernandez

Senior High School

Grade 11 ABM
Joan Bandola

Grade 11 HUMMS A
Mary Grace B. Lopez

Grade 11 HUMMS B
 Jean Garbosa

Grade 11 STEM
Ronald Dela Cruz

Grade 11 H.E.A
Neslie B. Fuyunan

Grade 11 H.E.B
Ma. Sheryl Presaldo

Grade 11 CSS
Hannah Carbonel

Grade 11 SMAW
Hannah Carbonel

Grade 11 EIM
Arnold B. Morguia

Grade 12 ABM
Jean Delmoro

Grade 12 HUMMS
May Jean Marcelo

Grade 12 STEM
Ma. Louie G. Dampog

Grade 12 H.E.
Ram Hanzel P. Capuso

Grade 12 CSS
Bimbo S. Nerecena

Grade 12 SMAW
Bimbo S. Nerecena

Grade 12 EIM A
Olive A. Alejandria

Grade 12 EIM B.
Reny F. Gaje

Porferio Haguisan Teachers/Assigned a. Maintain safety and health

Jovic Pugon Teachers for The Triage protocols
Edgen Ortiz
Ryanie L. Sombrino b. Contact the families from other
Marilyn Ojacastro classes from the set of classes in
Charie Barcelona the same week as the person who
showed symptoms of COVID – 19,
as well as those from the set of
classes in the other week to inform
them of the current school
situation.

EMERGENCY HOTLINES
NAME OF OFFICE TELEPHONE/CELLPHONE NUMBERS
PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE (PHO) 6210 629
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK 6217 259
REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
OFFICE (PDRRMO)
DEPED SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE 6210 974
(SDO)
SDO SCHOOL HEAD SECTION 09216433003
DIVISION DRRM 09197020154
DUMARAO FIRE STATION 09081537070/09630304777
DERT 09285406011
DUMARAO PNP 09474689925
PAG-ASA (036)621-0784
CAPELCO C/O J. MERCADO 09985334551
(036)6430728
6431186

DR. MARIDEL FUENTES, MD (RHU) 09560747353

09293892008

ROLANDO B. RICARDO JR. EdD 09171078392

(PRINCIPAL IV)
JOSIE G. CRUZADA (HT-I) 09077843247
CLYTIE EUSEBIO (PSN) 09165432659
JOSE R. VENUS (DRRM COORDINATOR) 09777802067
LEOFEL ARJIE L. BALAIROS 09365242992
(ALTERNATE DRRM COORDINATOR)
ARE A. SILVA (SSG ADVISER) 09998802625
PORFERIO HAGUISAN (S. GUARD) 09278246449
JOEVIC PUGON (S. GUARD) 09996536996
JOSE LOBIE PATIÑO (BRGY. CAPTAIN) 09216071216
LGU DUMARAO COVID-19 HOTLINE: 09209023157
DRRM COVID-19 TEAM MEMBERS:
DIAZY F. SALVAGO 09605914349
MARY LOID I. APIN 09071567841
JOAN C. BANDOLA 09171637842
IMY MITZEL V. BERNAS 09507475386

C. INVENTORY OF IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS

 In line with the implementation of the Progressive Expansion Phase of Limited
Face to Face Classes, Estefania Montemayor National High School has identified
the following implementing partners to ensure the safety and well-being of the
participating learners, teaching and non-teaching personnel, and their families:
a. The Local Government Unit and Barangay Local Government Unit support the
eligibility of the school to participate in the implementation of progressive
expansion of face-to-face classes;
b. Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force provides assistance in maintaining safe
and healthy protocols in schools;
c. Rural Health Unit provides assistance regarding the appropriate measures
such as contact tracing, quarantines, or referral to a hospital if needed;
d. Dumarao Emergency Response Team provides assistance in preparing
needed resources and materials (chemical solutions) for school disinfection to
prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and secures weekly disinfection in
school;
e. Barangay Health Emergency Response Team provides assistance in school
preparation for the opening of classes such as the acquisition of resources
(e.g., alcohol, face masks, face shields, etc.) and ensures a systematic traffic
management flow in school;
f. Department of Social Welfare and Management provides assistance to
marginalized learners.
PARTNERS SPECIFIC LOCATION CONTACT REMARKS
ROLE/SUPPORT OF PERSON/NUMBER
PARTNER
Local a. Support the Pob. Ilaya, HON. EDGARDO M. Approved
Government eligibility of the Dumarao, ARANCILLO Letter of
Unit school to Capiz Concurrence
participate in
the 094998764980
implementation
of progressive
expansion of
face-to-face
classes.
Barangay a. Support and Ongol Ilaya, HON. JOSIE LOBIE Submitted
Local provide Dumarao, PATINO/ Resolution
Government assistance to Capiz of Support
Unit the school in
the 09216071216/
implementation
of progressive 09633905392
expansion of
face-to-face
classes.
Municipal a. Provide Pob. Ilaya, PONCIANO D. Approved
Inter-Agency assistance in Dumarao, ALVERO Letter of
Task Force maintaining Capiz Concurrence
safety and
healthy 09088880702
protocols in
school.
Rural Health a. Provide Pob. Ilaya, MARIDEL Approved
Unit assistance Dumarao, FUENTES Letter of
regarding the Capiz Request on
appropriate Health and
measures such 09293892008/ Safety
as tracing, Assistance
quarantines or 036-6510397
referral to a
hospital if
needed
Dumarao a. Provide Pob. Ilaya, FLORENCIO Approved
Emergency assistance in Dumarao, FARINAS JR. Letter of
Response preparing Capiz Concurrence
Team needed
resources and 09285406011
materials
(chemical
solutions) for
school
disinfection to
prevent the
transmission of
COVID-19.
b. Secure weekly
disinfection in
school.
Barangay a. Provide Ongol Ilaya, EVANGELINE Approved
Health assistance in Dumarao, RICARDO Letter of
Emergency school Capiz Request on
Response preparation for School
Team the opening of 09464867757 Traffic
classes such Management
as the and Health
acquisition of and Safety
resources (e.g., Protocols
alcohol, face
mask, face
shield, etc.)
 b. Ensure
systematic
traffic flow
management in
school.
c. Contact tracing
Department of a. Provide Pob. Ilaya, PHOEBE GAGULA Approved
Social Welfare assistance to Dumarao, Letter of
and the Capiz Request on
Management marginalized 6510969 Providing
learners. assistance
to the
marginalized
learners
Parent- a. Provide Pob. Ilaya, RENALYN P. Approved
teacher assistance to Dumarao, LLORAC Letter of
Association the school and Capiz Request for
teachers in the Assistance
implementation and Support
of face-to-face
classes.

V. CASE SCENARIOS AND RESPONSE ACTIONS

Scenarios Involved Descriptions Actions to be taken

Stakeholder
Household A household - The school may advise
member member of him/her to seek assistance
showing learner or from Dumarao Emergency

SCENA
RIO 1
symptoms
Learner or
school
personnel
shows
-
Response Team (DERT)
Since the learner or
personnel in personnel may be
symptoms of
the same considered close contact,
COVID-19 but
household the school shall advise the
has not been
tested. The learner to return/remain at
learner or home and self-monitor until
school the available COVID-19
personnel is not tests have been released.
showing
symptoms of - Provide appropriate support
COVID-19. for the temporary shift to
distance learning modality
to the learner while waiting
 for the COVID-19 test result

- Inform the substitute teacher

who will temporarily conduct
distance learning among the
learners that the teacher is
handling
Learners or - The school shall still allow
personnel in other learners and
the same personnel to attend face-to-
class and face classes
week as the
exposed - If the identified close contact
person is the teacher, only the class
that the teacher is handling
will be temporarily shifted
back to distance learning
until the teacher is allowed
to return to school.
Other - If the close contact is the
household learner, the school shall
members engage other household
members regarding the
home-school arrangement
including the time of pick-up
of the learner (if in school at
a time the information was
communicated)

Household A household - Parents/guardians of the

member member of learner as well as school
learner or personnel, shall be oriented

SCENA
RIO 2
personnel is a
confirmed case
of COVID-19
to immediately inform the
school if any of their
household members
but the learner experience COVID-19
or personnel is symptoms. They shall then
not showing be responsible for informing
symptoms the household members
regarding the protocols.
Exposed - Collect the necessary
learner or information regarding the
 personnel close contact
- Record the actions the
school has undertaken
- Advise the
learner/personnel to return
or remain at home
- Advise the asymptomatic
close contact of the suspect,
probable, or confirmed
cases to immediately
quarantine and complete it
for 14 days, regardless if
testing has not been done,
or the result is negative
- Ensure that the learner or
personnel has completed
the fourteen (14) day
quarantine, regardless of
the negative test result and
vaccination status, before
allowing him/her to return to
school
- If the identified close contact
is a learner, provide
appropriate support for a
shift to distance learning
modality for fourteen (14)
days. This may include

SCENA
RIO 2 -
psychosocial support if
needed.
If it is the teacher, identify
the substitute teacher who
will conduct distance
learning among the learners
that the teacher is handling.
This may include
psychosocial support if
needed.
Learners or - Since there is no confirmed
personnel in case, the school shall allow
the same them to attend face-to-face
class and classes after a 24-hour
week as the lockdown for disinfection of
exposed the school premises.
person - If the close contact is the
teacher, only the class that
 the teacher is handling will
be shifted back to distance
learning until the teacher
completes the quarantine
period.
- If necessary, the school
shall provide psychosocial
support to the learners who
were shifted back to
distance learning or to any
other school members
whose mental health was
affected by the situation.
Other - If the close contact is the
household learner, the school shall
members engage other household
members regarding the
home-school arrangement,
including the time of pick-up
of the learner. (If in school at
the time the information was
communicated.)

Note: They shall be

informed by the LGU to
complete the fourteen (14) –
day quarantine, regardless
of the negative test result
and vaccination status,
before being allowed to
return to school or
workplace. The school is not
required to advise other
household members.
 Exposed The learner or - Collect the necessary
learner or school information regarding close
personnel personnel is contact.
identified to be - Record the actions the
a close contact school has undertaken (for
with a reference to the contact
confirmed case tracing team of the LGU).
of COVID-19 - Advise the learner or
outside of their personnel to return/remain
household. The
SCENA
at home.

RIO 3
learner or - Advise the asymptomatic
personnel is close contact of the suspect,
not showing probable, or confirmed
symptoms of cases to immediately
COVID-19 quarantine and complete it
for fourteen (14) days,
regardless if testing has not
been done, or resulted
negative.
- Ensure that the learner or
personnel has completed
the fourteen (14) day
quarantine, regardless of
the negative test result and
vaccination status, before
allowing him/her to return to
school.
- If the identified close contact
is a learner, provide
appropriate support for a
shift to distance learning
modality for fourteen (14)
days. This may include
psychosocial support if
needed.
- If the identified close contact
is a teacher, identify the
substitute teacher who will
conduct distance learning
among the learners that the
teacher is handling. The
school may provide
psychosocial support to the
affected teacher if needed.
- Since there is a close
contact but no confirmed
 case in the school, the
school shall allow them to
attend face-to-face classes
after a 24-hour lockdown for
disinfection of the school
premises.
Learners or - If the identified close contact
personnel in is a teacher, only the class
the same that the teacher is handling
class and will be shifted back to
week as the distance learning until the
exposed teacher completes the
person quarantine period. The
school shall inform
parents/guardians of
learners in the class
regarding the situation and
the shift in learning modality
for two (2) weeks.
- If necessary, the school
shall provide psychosocial
support to the learners who
were shifted back to
distance learning or to any
other school member whose
mental health was affected
by the situation.
Household Note: The LGU shall inform
members them if they are also
identified as close contacts.
If not a close contact, they
may continue attending
school or going to their
workplace without a need
for quarantine. If they are
also identified as close
contact, they shall be
informed by the LGU to
complete the fourteen (14) –
day quarantine, regardless
of negative test result and
vaccination status, before
being allowed to return to
school or workplace. The
school is not required to
 advise other household
members.
A learner of If the person showing
school symptoms is in school:
personnel
shows - Assist the learner or
symptoms of personnel to the designated
COVID-19 but isolation room in the school.
is not known to

SCENA
be a close - Following precautionary

RIO 4 contact with a

confirmed
case.
measures, provide the
necessary emergency care.

- Collect the necessary

information regarding the
person showing symptoms,
as well as his/her close
contacts in school.

If the person showing

symptoms is at home:
- Advise the learner or person
to remain at home.

- Collect the necessary

information regarding the
person showing symptoms,
as well as his/her close
contacts in school.

- If a learner is showing
symptoms, provide
appropriate support for a
transition to a distance
learning modality to ensure
continuity of learning until
he/she is cleared to return
to school. This may include
psychosocial support if
needed.

- If a teacher is showing
symptoms, identify the
substitute teacher who will
conduct distance learning
among the learners that the
 teacher is handling, until the
affected teacher is cleared
to return to school. The

SCENA
RIO 4
school may provide
psychosocial support to the
affected teacher if needed.

- Ensure that the learner or

personnel strictly follows the
advice of local health
authorities, especially on the
required number of days of
isolation.
Person - For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-
showing day isolation has passed
symptoms from the first viral diagnostic
test and remained
asymptomatic throughout
their infection.
- For mild to moderate
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Ten (10)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of
the first symptom,
respiratory symptoms have
improved (cough, shortness
of breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.
- For severe and critical
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty-one (21)-day
isolation has passed from
the onset of the first
symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.
- For immune-compromised,
do RT-PCR testing on the
10th day. If RT-PCR test
results turn out positive,
 refer to Infectious Disease
Specialist. If RT-PCR test
results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
- Medical certification or
repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe

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return to the school of
immunocompetent
individuals, provided that a
licensed medical doctor
certifies or clears the
patient. He/she shall be
advised to isolate at home
or in an isolation facility until
the COVID-19 test results
have been released.
Local health - Coordinate with local health
authority authorities for evaluation of
the person showing
symptoms, contact tracing
activities, and referral to a
health facility, if the need
arises. Exposed learners or
personnel (from the same
class as the person showing
symptoms), advise the
asymptomatic close contact
of the suspect, probable, or
confirmed cases to
immediately quarantine and
complete it for 14 days,
regardless if testing has not
been done, or resulted in
negative.

- Since the teacher will be

considered a close contact if
a learner in his/her class
shows symptoms, identify
the substitute teacher who
will conduct distance
learning among the learners
that the teacher is handling
for fourteen (14) days. The
school may provide
 psychosocial support to the
affected teacher if needed.
Exposed - Inform parents/guardians of
learners or learners in the class
personnel regarding the situation and
(from the the shift in learning modality
same class for two (2) weeks.
as the person - For learners, provide
showing appropriate support for a
symptoms) shift to distance learning
modality for fourteen (14)
days. This may include
psychosocial support if
needed.
- Ensure that the learner or
personnel has completed
the fourteen (14)-day
quarantine, regardless of
negative test result and
vaccination status, before
allowing him/her to return to
school.
Other - If the person showing
learners and symptoms tests negative for
personnel COVID-19, the school shall
allow other learners or
personnel from the week to
attend face-to-face classes
without completing the
required quarantine period
provided that school
premises have been
disinfected.
Household - If the person showing
member of symptoms in the school is a
the person learner, the school shall
showing inform the household
symptoms members regarding the
condition of the learner and
the actions undertaken by
the school (e.g., providing
emergency care, referring to
the local health authority).
The local health authority
shall be responsible for
 coordinating with the
household member if the
learner should be isolated at
home or in an isolation
facility.

Note: They shall be

informed by the LGU to
complete the fourteen (14)-
day quarantine, regardless
of negative test result and
vaccination status, before
being allowed to return to
school or workplace. The
school is not required to
advise other household
members.

All The learner or - Even if there is no confirmed

stakeholders school case, the school shall still
personnel declare a lockdown as a
shows precautionary measure
symptoms of since the person showing
COVID-19 and symptoms is a close contact
is a close with a confirmed case. The
contact of a school shall inform all
confirmed case stakeholders regarding the
situation and the decision to

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undergo a lockdown.

RIO 5 If the person showing

symptoms is in school:

- Assist the learner or

personnel to the designated
isolation room in the school.

- Following precautionary
measures provide the
necessary emergency care.

- Collect the necessary

information regarding the
person showing symptoms,
as well as his/her close
 contacts in school.

- If the person showing

symptoms is at home:
Advise the learner or
personnel to remain at
home.

- Collect the necessary

information regarding the
person showing symptoms,
as well as his/her close
contacts in school.

- If a learner is showing
symptoms, provide
appropriate support for a
transition to a distance
learning modality to ensure
continuity of learning until
he/she is cleared to return
to school. This may include
psychosocial support if
needed.

- If a teacher is showing
symptoms, identify the
substitute teacher who will
conduct distance learning
among the learners that the
teacher is handling, until the
affected teacher is cleared
to return to school. The
school may provide
psychosocial support to the
affected teacher if needed.
Person - Ensure that the learner or
showing personnel strictly follows the
symptoms advice of local health
authorities, especially on the
required number of days of
isolation.

- For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-

day isolation has passed
from the first viral diagnostic
test and remained
asymptomatic throughout
their infection.

- For mild to moderate

COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Ten (10)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of
the first symptom,
respiratory symptoms have
improved (cough, shortness
of breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.

- For severe and critical

COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty-one (21)-day
isolation has passed from
the onset of the first
symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.

- For immune-compromised,
do RT-PCR testing on the
10th day. If RT-PCR test
results turn out positive,
refer to Infectious Disease
Specialist. If RT-PCR test
results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
 All other - Since the teacher will be
learners and considered a close contact if
personnel a learner in his/her class
(including shows symptoms, identify
those from the substitute teacher who
the other will conduct distance

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week)

RIO 5
learning among the learners
that the teacher is handling
for fourteen (14) days. The
school may provide
psychosocial support to the
affected teacher if needed.
- Inform parents/guardians of
learners in the class
regarding the situation and
the shift in learning modality
for two (2) weeks.

- For learners, provide

appropriate support for a
shift to distance learning
modality for fourteen (14)
days. This may include
psychosocial support if
needed.

- Ensure that the learner or

personnel has completed
the fourteen (14)-day
quarantine, regardless of
negative test result and
vaccination status, before
allowing him/her to return to
school.
Household - If the person showing
member of symptoms in the school is a
the person learner, the school shall
showing inform the household
symptoms members regarding the
condition of the learner and
the actions undertaken by
the school (e.g., providing
emergency care, referring to
the local health authority).
The local health authority
shall be responsible for
coordinating with the
household member if the
learner should be isolated at
home or in an isolation
facility.

Note: They shall be

informed by the LGU to
complete the fourteen (14)-
day quarantine, regardless
of negative test result and
vaccination status, before
being allowed to return to
school or workplace. The
school is not required to
advise other household
members.
 All The learner or - Since there is no confirmed
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stakeholders school
personnel who
COVID-19 case, the school
may announce the
has symptoms resumption of face-to-face
tests negative classes (if a school
for COVID-19 lockdown was previously
and is not announced). However, only
known to Mite a those who are not in the
close contact same class as the person
with a showing symptoms may
confirmed case. return to attending face-to-
face classes. For the person
showing symptoms,
continue providing the
appropriate support and
monitoring the condition of
the learner or personnel
while he/she is completing
the required isolation period.

- Advise the learner or

personnel to complete the
number of days in isolation,
as required by the local
health authorities, as the
result might be false
negative.

For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-

day isolation has passed
from the first viral diagnostic
test and remained
asymptomatic throughout
their infection.
Person - For mild to moderate
showing COVID-19 confirmed cases:
symptoms Ten (10)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of
the first symptom,
respiratory symptoms have
improved (cough, shortness
of breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.
 - For severe and critical
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty-one (21)-day
isolation has passed from
the onset of the first
symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of
breath), and have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.

- For immune-compromised,
do RT-PCR testing on the
10th day. If RT-PCR test
results turn out positive,
refer to Infectious Disease
Specialist. If RT-PCR test
results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.

- Medical certification or
repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe
return to the school of
immune-competent
individuals, provided that a
licensed medical doctor
certifies or clears the
patient.
Local Health - Coordinate with local health

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Authority

RIO 6
authorities on the provision
of medical support and
necessary protocol to be
undertaken by affected
learners and personnel.
Exposed - Continue providing the
learners of appropriate support and
personnel monitoring their condition
(from the while they are completing
same class the required fourteen (14)-
as the person day quarantine.
showing - Ensure that they complete
symptoms) the quarantine period,
 regardless of negative test
results and vaccination
status, before allowing them
to return to school.
Other - If the person showing
learners and symptoms tests negative for
personnel COVID-19, other learners or
personnel shall be allowed
to attend face-to-face
classes without completing
the required quarantine
period provided that school
premises have been
disinfected.
- Continue providing the
appropriate support and
monitoring the condition of
learners and personnel
before the resumption of
face-to-face classes.
- Coordinate with
parents/guardians and other
school personnel regarding
the schedule of resumption
of face-to-face classes
All The learner or - Even if there is no confirmed
Stakeholders school case, the school shall still
personnel who complete the fourteen (14)-
has symptoms day lockdown as a
tests negative precautionary measure
for COVID-19 since the person showing
but is known to symptoms is in close
be a close contact with a confirmed
contact with a case.
confirmed case
Person - Continue providing the
showing appropriate support and
symptoms monitoring the condition of
the learner or personnel
while he/she is completing
the required isolation period.
- Advise the learner or
personnel to complete the
number of days in isolation,
as required by the local
health authorities, as the
 result might be false
negative.
- For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-
day isolation has passed
from the first viral diagnostic
test and remained
asymptomatic throughout
their infection.
- For mild to moderate
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Ten (10)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of
the first symptom,
respiratory symptoms have
improved (cough, shortness
of breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.
- For severe and critical
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty-one (21)-day
isolation has passed from
the onset of the first
symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.
- For immune-compromised,
do RT-PCR testing on the
10th day. If RT-PCR test
results turn out positive,
refer to Infectious Disease
Specialist. If RT-PCR test
results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
- Medical certification or
repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe
return to the school of
immunocompetent
individuals, provided that a
licensed medical doctor
 certifies or clears the
patient.
Local Health - Coordinate with local health
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Authority authorities on the provision
of medical support and
necessary protocol to be
undertaken by the affected
learners and personnel.
All other - Continue providing the
learners and appropriate support and
personnel monitoring their condition
(including while they are completing
those from the required fourteen (14)-
the other day quarantine. Ensure that
work) they complete the
quarantine period,
regardless of negative test
results and vaccination
status, before allowing them
to return to school.
- If other learners and
personnel do not show
symptoms of COVID-19
within the 14-day lockdown,
coordinate with school
personnel, as well as the
parent/guardian of learners
on the schedule of
resumption of face-to-face
classes.
All The learner or - The school shall remain
stakeholders school under lockdown until the
personnel tests required quarantine period
positive for of all close contacts has
COVID-19 been completed. The
lockdown may be extended
if other learners show
symptoms of COVID-19.
The person - Continue providing the
confirmed to appropriate support and
have COVID- monitoring the condition of
19 the learner or personnel
while they are completing
the required isolation period.
 - Advise the person who is
confirmed to have COVID-
19 to complete the number
of days in isolation, as
required by the local health
authorities, as the result
might be a false negative.
- For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-
day isolation has passed
from the first viral diagnostic
test and remained
asymptomatic throughout
their infection.
- For mild to moderate
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Ten (10)-day isolation has
passed from the onset of
the first symptom,
respiratory symptoms have

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improved (cough, shortness

RIO 8 of breath), AND have been

afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.
- For severe and critical
COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty-one (21)-day
isolation has passed from
the onset of the first
symptom, respiratory
symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of
breath), AND have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours
without the use of antipyretic
medications.
- For immuno-compromised,
do RT-PCR testing on the
10th day. If RT-PCR test
results turn out positive,
refer to Infectious Disease
Specialist. If RT-PCR test
results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
- Medical certification or
repeat testing is not
 necessary for the safe
return to the school of
immunocompetent
individuals, provided that a
licensed medical doctor
certifies or clears the
patient.
Local Health - Coordinate with local health
Authority authorities on the provision
of medical support and
necessary protocol to be
undertaken by affected
learners and personnel.
- Ensure that local health
authorities have the correct
contact details of learners
and personnel for contact
tracing purposes.
Local Health - Coordinate with local health
Authority authorities on the provision
of medical support and
necessary protocol to be
undertaken by affected
learners and personnel.
- Ensure that local health
authorities have the correct
contact details of learners
and personnel for contact
tracing purposes.
Local - Closely coordinate with the
Government local government unit to
Unit provide a report which will
serve as a guide if there is a
need to declare a granular
lockdown in the barangay.
All other - Continue providing the
learners and appropriate support and
personnel monitoring their condition
(including while they are completing
those from the required fourteen (14)-
the other day quarantine. Ensure that
week) they complete the
quarantine period,
regardless of negative test
 results and vaccination
status, before allowing them
to return to school.
Local There are - Closely coordinate with the
Government confirmed local government unit to
Unit cases of know if there will be a need
(Barangay) COVID-19 for a granular lockdown if
outside the there is an observed
school. There resurgence of COVID-19
is no known cases in the barangay.
close contact in - Coordinate with the local
the school. A government unit to ensure
granular that learners and personnel
lockdown in the are at home during the
barangay was scheduled lockdown.

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Learners and
personnel
announced by
the LGU. - Inform parents/guardians
and personnel regarding the
expected shift to distance
learning modality.
- Provide the necessary
support to learners and
personnel for the transition
to the distance learning
modality.

SCENARI
Local There is a high - Closely coordinate with the

O Government
10
Unit
resurgence of
COVID-19 in
local government unit to
know if there will be a need
(Barangay) an adjacent for a granular lockdown if
barangay. there is an observed
There is no resurgence of COVID-19
known close cases in adjacent
contact in the barangays.
school. The - Coordinate with the local
affected government unit to ensure
barangay is that learners and personnel
 known to be are at home during the
frequented by scheduled lockdown.
members of the
School - Inform parents/guardians
barangay
and personnel regarding the
where the
expected shift to distance
school is
learning modality.
located.
- Provide the necessary
support to learners and
personnel for the transition
to the distance learning
modality.
Local There is a - Although there are no
Government resurgence of known cases in the
Unit COVID-19 in barangay where the school
(Barangay) multiple is located, the school must
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barangays in
the municipality
strictly follow the
recommendation of
where the authorities to temporarily
school is shift to a distance learning
located, and modality. This is to avoid the
there is a possible exposure of the
change in the community due to the high
risk mobility of people.
classification of
Learner and - If the lockdown was
the
personnel declared during school
municipality.
The barangay hours:
where the - Ensure that health and
school is safety protocols will still be
located is not observed in school.
adjacent to the - Inform parents/guardians
barangays with and personnel (through the
COVID-19 appropriate communication
resurgence. device) regarding the
There are no expected shift to distance
known cases in learning modality.
the specific - Engage the
barangay of the parents/guardians regarding
school. the home-school
arrangement, including the
time of pick-up of the
learners.
- Provide the necessary
support to learners and
personnel for the transition
 to the distance learning
modality.
- If the lockdown was
declared after school hours
or during the weekend:
- Inform parents/guardians
and personnel (through the
appropriate communication
device) regarding the
expected shift to distance
learning modality.
- Provide the necessary
support to learners and
personnel for the transition
to the distance learning
modality.

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR INITIAL RESPONSE

THE 3 C’S IN RESPONDING TO COVID -19 SITUATION

1. COORDINAT DESCRIPTION TASKS/ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED
E
The school head a. Maintaining safety and health protocols
TASKS
must clearly b. Engaging the parent/Guardian on the
identify the role of home-school arrangement including the
each teaching and designated time of pick–up of their
non-teaching children, if a need arises
personnel, and c. Coordinating with local health authorities.
provide the d. Preparing the needed resources (e.g.,
necessary training alcohol, face masks, face shield, etc.) to
for their actions to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
be well-
coordinated.
2. COLLECT DESCRIPTION NEEDED INFORMATION FROM THE
INDIVIDUAL WHO SHOWS SYMPTOMS
INFORMATION
To assist health a. Who: (Name, gender, age, grade level or
authorities and the occupation, section included in handling)
local government
unit in contact
tracing, the b. When: Date, if in school (i) time of entry to
immediate school, (ii) time of isolation in the clinic, if at
responding health home, (i) time of report
personnel or
designated clinic
 teacher must c. Where: school name, school address,
collect the home address of individual (if at home during
information of the time of report)
individual who
shows symptoms
d. What: symptoms experienced by the
individual (if any) How: details on where or
how the individual was infected, or who is the
confirmed case to whom the individual
became a close contact

3. CONTACT DESCRIPTION AUTHORITIES TO BE CONTACTED

AUTHORITIES,
OTHER SCHOOL All concerned a. Contact the identified health authority (e.g
stakeholders must Barangay health station, rural health unit) to
PERSONNEL be informed to cooperate regarding the appropriate
avoid the possible measures such as tracing and quarantine, or
AND FAMILIES
transmission of the referral to a hospital if needed.
virus, and to guide
the school
community in the b. Contact other school personnel (from the
necessary actions different set of classes per week) in case
in case there will there will be a need of shift to the distance
be a need to learning modality. A teacher must be guided
transition to and informed if she shall be a substitute
distance learning teacher in case a fellow teacher becomes
modality unable to physically report to school for a
long period due to being infected with
COVID-19 or other acceptable reasons.

c.Contact the family of the individual who

shows symptoms or identified to be a close
contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19.
The family must also be informed regarding
the actions that will be
undertaken by the school, as well as the
protocols that must be observed at home as
advised by health authorities.

d.Contact the families of individuals from the

same class as the person who showed
symptoms of COVID -19 and informed them
of the protocols that must be observed, as
well as the possible shift to distance learning.
 e.Contact families from other classes from
the set of classes in the same week as the
person who showed symptoms of COVID –
19, as well as those from the set of classes in
the other week to inform them of the current
school situation.

FLOW CHART

MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR

TIMELINE OF RESPONSE, REHABILITATION, AND EARLY RECOVERY OF THE

SCHOOL (Strategies to Transition back to Face-to-Face Learning Modality)
TIMELINE Response Action
Before ● Conduct PFA Training and Contingency
planning training
● Prepare Emergency Hotline Numbers
Parents/Guardian Numbers
 District/Municipal IATF/MDRMMO/
RHU/PNP
● Secure parent’s consent
● Adhere to strict health protocols in school
● Coordinates with barangay officials
● Post IEC Materials
● Conduct COVID 19 Orientation with
Parents and Community
● Coordinate with
MDRMMO/IATF/DISTRICT/
DIVISION/REGIONAL OFFICES
● Promote safe social distance, regular (4-5
times a day) handwashing and
disinfection measures
● Prepare isolation rooms, waiting area,
school clinic, tables with sneezing guard
● Availability of School Nurse
● Availability of Guidance councilor
● Designate personnel in each specific task
● Availability of medical supply (facemask,
thermal scanner, alcohol, soap, washable
PPE gown, etc.)
During ● Close coordination with (if emergency
arises)
IATF/MDRMMO/RHU/PNP/Barangay/LGU
● Establish precautionary measures and
strict health protocols in school and home
● Promote safe social distance, regular (4-5
times a day) handwashing and
disinfection measures
● Availability of School Nurse
● Close coordination with BHERTS and
contact tracing team
● Disinfecting of classrooms and school
premises
● Provide PFA and mental health
● Ensure availability of medical supplies
● Provide necessary protective equipment
to the non-teaching personnel who shall
conduct the cleaning and maintenance
routine
● Availability of Guidance Councilor
● Establish a cleaning and maintenance
routine
After ● Disinfection of school buildings & facilities
 Address mental health/ psychosocial
support needs of personnel and learners
● Create plans to ensure continuity of
learning
● Assist guardian/ parents through school
group chat
● Establish a cleaning and maintenance
routine
● Seek the consent of parents/guardians
through a written form for the resumption
of face to face

VIII. ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION

The activation of DepEd’s Contingency Plan for the implementation of limited

Face-To-face is aligned with the activation of the School Contingency Plan manual
for the implementation of progressive limited Face-To-Face Classes any of the
following triggers:
● Once the school is approved the implementation of progressive limited Face
to Face classes. This Contingency Plan will be activated and implement the
necessary response actions at all levels of the Department. The committees
and the response team have already designated their duties and
responsibilities, proper orientation and training have already been conducted,
health protection measures are strictly observed, and the safety equipment
and protective gear are all available upon the opening of class. It includes the
general measures of basic hygiene requirements, cleaning and disincentive
measures, and availability of isolation rooms.

A. De-Activation
The Contingency plan will be deactivated or terminated when the following situation
occurs:
● In the case of normalcy of the situation
● Lifting of Quarantine Restrictions to the locality and the Province through an
official declaration by virtue of an Executive Order

B. Non-Activation
There is no need to activate the Contingency Plan when the situation is no
longer threatening, the Implementation of Face to Face succeed and when
the situation is controlled by the Local Government Unit as per declaration by
the Municipal IATF.
 This Contingency Plan will be maintained as a “continuing plan” or a plan that
can still be utilized for future use in case the same hazard will occur.

EFFECTIVITY
This contingency plan for the implementation of face-to-face classes shall be
effective upon publication. The plan shall be considered a “working document “and
be subjected to continuous review and enhancement by the School COVID-19
DRRM Team /Technical Working Group based on the latest policies and guidelines
set forth by the COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of
Emerging and Infectious Diseases, the Department of Health and the Department of
Education.

Prepared by:
Althesa A. Sunio Ninfa P Escalera
Lady Ronalyn B. Contreras Leonisa F. Ferrer
Jose R. Venus Ma. Kristina P. Celestre
Leofel Argie L. Balairos Alther A. Sunio

Noted:
___________________________________________
ROLANDO B. RICARDO, Jr. EdD

___________________________________________
Secondary School Principal IV

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