Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sultan Kudarat
Columbio District I
COLUMBIO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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GUIDELINES ON THE REQUIRED HEALTH STANDARDS
IN SCHOOLS

I. RATIONALE

The COVID-19 pandemic awakens the spirit of unity and cooperation of the Filipino people.
Our government calls for the oneness in order for the slowing of the spreading of the virus and the
disease. This COVID-19 brings threats, challenges, and uncertainties to our country. In the midst of
this situation, still, the Department of Education is committed to finding ways for learning opportunities
to be provided to give hope and stability, contribute to the normalization of activities, facilitate the
development of our learners and bring normalcy to their lives.
In providing learning opportunities, it is the school’s concern to ensure the health, safety and welfare
of all learners, teachers, and personnel. The school would like to ensure and to see to it that in
delivering essential services and priority programs, health standards should be observed.
Guided by the DepEd Order No. 14 s.2020, Guidelines on the Required Health Standards, these
guidelines shall be followed in all schools when and to the extent that learners, teachers, and
personnel will already be allowed to physically return in school.

II. SCOPE AND COVERAGE

The School Required Health Standards and Protocol shall be applicable to all learners,
teachers, personnel, school clinic, and health service, school activities and events, guards, parents/
guardians, visitors, and stakeholders.

III. DEFINITION OF TERMS

For the purpose of this policy, the operational definition of the following learners are as
follows:
1. Guard – barangay tanod securing the school for contractual bases
2. Guardian – substitute parent who are care provider of the learner
3. Learner – officially enrolled pupils of Kalawag Central School
4. Parent – mother or father of the school learner
5. Personnel – hired by the DepEd to serve the school
6. Principal – the head of the school
7. School – an institution providing elementary and secondary education.
8. School Clinic – composed of the dentist, nurse, dental aide and
clinic teacher

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Address: Purok 3, Poblacion, Columbio Sultan Kudarat

Cellphone: 09268988869
Email: 130957@deped.gov.ph
FB Page: Deped Tayo Columbio Central Elementary School
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sultan Kudarat
Columbio District I
COLUMBIO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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9. Stakeholder – government or non-government unit or public or
private individual who extends support to the school
10. Visitor – the person who would like to go to the school for a purpose

IV. POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the principles of the Department of Education, the DepEd Division of
Sultan Kudarat adopted the set the School Required Health Standards and Protocol to ensure the
protection of the health, safety, and well-being of learners, teachers, and personnel, and to prevent
further transmission of COVID-19. This policy facilitates their safe return in schools.

V. REQUIRED HEALTH STANDARDS FRAMEWORK

In accordance with DOH Guidelines on the Risk-Based Public Health Standards for COVID-
19 Mitigation (DOH AO No. 2020-0015) and the Guidelines on the Required Health Standards in
Basic Education Offices and Schools (DepEd Order No. 14 s.2020) and consistent with the Basic
Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP), the School Required Health Standards framework is
mainly composed of four COVID-19 Mitigation Objectives such as a) Increase Physical and Mental
Resilience, b) Reduce Transmission, c) Reduce Contact, d) Reduce Duration of Infection.
Additional references consulted in the development of this framework include the recommendations of
Grade Chairmen, Master Teachers, Nurse, Dentist and the Principal considering the well-being of
learners, teachers, and personnel in the school.
The four COVID-19 Mitigation objectives are explained in the DepEd Order No. 14 s.2020 and the
specific measures for the standards are enumerated in this guidelines.

VI. SCHOOL GUIDELINES FOR HEALTH STANDARDS AND PROTOCOL

A. General Health and Safety Protocols

1. Practice physical distancing at all times (at least 1 meter apart).
2. Clean hands frequently by using alcohol-based hand rub/disinfectants or by proper
handwashing with soap and water.
3. Use tissue or inner portion of elbow when sneezing/coughing to cover nose and
mouth. Do not cover the mouth with hand.
4. Observe proper use of face masks at all times. Both nose and mouth must be
covered.
5. Practice proper disposal of tissue and masks after use.
6. Attend to the initial orientation on the respiratory etiquette and other protective
measures
7. Undergo temperature check through the thermal scanner in the school entrance.
8. Enforce the ban on smoking or vaping.

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Address: Purok 3, Poblacion, Columbio Sultan Kudarat

Cellphone: 09268988869
Email: 130957@deped.gov.ph
FB Page: Deped Tayo Columbio Central Elementary School
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sultan Kudarat
Columbio District I
COLUMBIO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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B. Pupils
1. Observe the general health and safety protocol.
2. Avoid loitering on the campus.
3. Place the footwear in the shoe rack outside the classroom and use the inner footwear
inside the room.
4. Bring personal alcohol/ disinfectant/ hand sanitizer for personal use.
5. Avoid sharing of electronic devices, toys, and other things while the COVID-19 is still
active.
6. Stay at home if unwell or sick.
7. Inform the teacher if the child cannot go to school for a valid reason.
8. Practice proper behavior or attitude always.

C. Teachers/ Personnel
1. Teacher shall conduct daily rapid health checks in the classroom.
2. Ensure that the classroom/ office has proper ventilation and follow the classroom
layout specifying the physical designs of chairs and classroom arrangements.
3. Check the maintenance of proper sanitation and hygiene facilities, foot baths, toilets,
handwashing stations in the classroom/ office.
4. Check the availability of tissue paper/ towel, trash bins, adequate water and soap,
and hand sanitizers/ alcohol-based solutions/ other disinfectants in the classroom/
office.
5. Facilitate mental health topics on the first five school days.
6. Serve as a guidance counselor in the classroom by providing counseling services
and psychosocial support to the learners.
7. Promote “school-life balance” by engaging the learners for at least 30 minutes of
daily physical activities.
8. Monitor the strict observance of the general health and safety protocol by the
learners.
9. Secure the vehicle pass from the principal for the teacher/personnel vehicle used in
school.
10. Ensure the cleanliness and disinfection of the classroom before and after class.

D. Visitors/ School Clinic and Health Service

1. Provide health assessment and physical examination as needed.
2. Conduct appropriate intervention, first aid, or treatment.
3. Ensure proper management of symptoms including rest at home.
4. Facilitate referral and follow-up to appropriate health facilities with coordination to the
school personnel.
5. Ensure the availability of Emergency Health kits.
6. Monitor the availability of nutritious food in the school canteen and prohibit the
vendors in school for food security.

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Address: Purok 3, Poblacion, Columbio Sultan Kudarat

Cellphone: 09268988869
Email: 130957@deped.gov.ph
FB Page: Deped Tayo Columbio Central Elementary School
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sultan Kudarat
Columbio District I
COLUMBIO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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E. School Activities and Events

1. Conduct of physical or face-to-face large gatherings and activities shall be restricted.

2. Travel of learners, teachers, and personnel shall be limited only to the most critical or
essential as determined by the principal.

F. School Guards and Security Service

1. Ensure that you’re physically fit in rendering school services.

2. Operate the thermal scanner at the entrance.
3. Report to the school management any untoward/ suspicious incident.
4. Observe the protocol in giving information or feedback to the management.
5. Perform the task or duty responsively with courtesy.
6. Ensure that the logbook is properly accomplished.
7. Check the availability of the foot bath/ wheel bath in the entrance.
8. Ensure the conduct of handwashing, sanitation, disinfection of the parents,
guardians, visitors, and stakeholders in the entrance.

G. Parents/ Guardians

1. Entrance of parents/ guardians for unreasonable purposes is discouraged.

2. Stay in the holding area outside the campus while waiting for the learners.
3. Accomplish the logbook information for necessary entrance allowed by the school for
recording and tracking.
4. Observe health standards, proper behavior/ conduct in the holding area.
5. Keep the learners at home when he/she is sick.
6. Report any cases of COVID-19 that occur in the household.

H. Visitors/ Stakeholders

1. Entrance of visitors and other external stakeholders shall be discouraged. No face-to-

face communications and coordination shall be prioritized.
2. Accomplish the logbook information for necessary entrance approved by the school
for recording and tracking.

VII. SUPPORT MECHANISMS FOR THE CCES REQUIRED HEALTH

STANDARDS AND PROTOCOL

The School Required Health Standards and Protocol shall be supported by the following
mechanisms:

1. The principal shall continue to lead the overall efforts of the school in addressing the
challenges through policy recommendations and strategy development, consultation
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Address: Purok 3, Poblacion, Columbio Sultan Kudarat

Cellphone: 09268988869
Email: 130957@deped.gov.ph
FB Page: Deped Tayo Columbio Central Elementary School
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sultan Kudarat
Columbio District I
COLUMBIO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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and delegation of works to the teachers and personnel, and monitoring of the
compliance of standards.

2. The school places great emphasis in the importance of maintaining clear

communications, consultation, and coordination with learners, teachers, personnel,
parents, and other education stakeholders in this time of uncertainty.

3. The school clinic will continue to operate and manage the Preventive Alert System in
Schools (PASS), monitor the canteen to ensure the availability of nutritious foods,
and ensure the availability of health kits in school.

4. The Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in School (WinS) shall ensure the
effective adoption of the proper handwashing and respiratory hygiene and other
safety precautions.

5. The School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) will develop the
contingency and response plan, disseminate relevant preventive and safety
information, support and respond.

6. The Gulayan sa Paaralan shall ensure that Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) is set
up for proper waste segregation.

7. The school publication with different school clubs shall display Information,
Education, and Communication (IEC) materials containing the key message on
health and safety.

VIII. BUDGET AND FINANCE

Funding requirements to implement the provisions set forth in this policy guidelines
shall be charged to the availability of funds through MOOE and other sources of funds of the
school. Utilization of funds for this purpose shall be subject to applicable procurement,
accounting, and auditing rules and regulations.

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Address: Purok 3, Poblacion, Columbio Sultan Kudarat

Cellphone: 09268988869
Email: 130957@deped.gov.ph
FB Page: Deped Tayo Columbio Central Elementary School
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sultan Kudarat
Columbio District I
COLUMBIO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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IX. EFFECTIVITY/ TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

This policy shall take effect immediately upon approval.

X. REFERENCES

DepEd Order No.014 s.2020 “Guidelines on the Required Health Standards in Basic Education
Offices and Schools”

DOH Administrative Order No.2020-0015 “Guidelines on the Risk-Based Public Health Standards for
COVID-19 Mitigation”

DepEd Order No.10 s.2016 “Policy and Guidelines for the Comprehensive Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program”

DepEd Memorandum No. 111 s.2019 “Prohibiting the Use of E-Ciggaretes and Other Electronic
Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Delivery System and Reiterating the Absolute Tobacco Smoking Ban in
Schools and DepEd Offices”

DepEd Order 13 s.2017 “Policy Guidelines on Healthy Food and Beverage Choices in Schools and
DepEd Offices”

DepEd Task Force COVID-19 Memorandum No. 25 s.2020 “Minimum Standards on Social
Distancing/ Baseline Protocols to be observed in the Workplace, Travel and Home and Private Space
and Time of Developed Personnel during the Enhanced Community Quarantine”

DOH Department Memorandum No.2020-0220 “Interior Guidelines on the Return-to-Work”

DepEd Order No.11 s.2020 “Revised Guidelines on Alternative Works Arrangements in the
Department of Education During the Period of State of National Emergency Due to COVID-19
Pandemic”

Republic Act No. 10173 “Data Privacy Act of 2012”

DepEd Order 48 s.2016 “Policy and Guidelines on Comprehensive Tobacco Control”

Kalawag Central School Guidelines on the Required Health Standards

Prepared by:

MOCHLIZA C. LIMBUTUNGAN
Clinic Teacher

MICHELLE Q. BUENAVENTE
School DRRM Coordinator

APPROVED:
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Address: Purok 3, Poblacion, Columbio Sultan Kudarat

Cellphone: 09268988869
Email: 130957@deped.gov.ph
FB Page: Deped Tayo Columbio Central Elementary School
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sultan Kudarat
Columbio District I
COLUMBIO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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MORSHID E. ZACARIA
CCES Principal

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Address: Purok 3, Poblacion, Columbio Sultan Kudarat

Cellphone: 09268988869
Email: 130957@deped.gov.ph
FB Page: Deped Tayo Columbio Central Elementary School