Schools, offices to decide on make up classes in place of class cancellations on distance learning- DepEd

As the country brace itself for the two weather disturbances, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded the local offices and schools to make the necessary adjustments especially on the conduct of makeup classes.

Since we are very flexible with the learning delivery now, we will also expect the schools or Schools Division Offices to decide on the specifics of makeup classes,

DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Diosdado San Antonio said.

Local offices were allowed to implement various strategies on the conduct of makeup classes since they are in the best position to assess what is happening on the ground.

Please note that this has been the practice in the past as well,

Diosdado said.

Make-up classes are recommended in lieu of class cancellations due to celebrations and holidays, as well as natural and human-made calamities. Usually, make up classes are held at the end of the school year since they are buffer days in the school calendar. However, some schools conduct makeup classes depending on the local situation.

Despite the absence of face-to-face classes due to the COVID-19 situation in the country this school year, DepEd maintained that the existing policy on suspension of classes remains the same.

San Antonio explained that “until revised,” the prevailing policy, local chief executives have the authority to declare class suspension based on the situation in their areas of responsibility.

Automatic suspension of classes will also be implemented based on the storm signal raised. For Storm Signal No. 1, classes in kindergarten will be suspended; for Signal No. 2, classes in kindergarten, elementary, and high school will be suspended; and for Signal No. 3, classes from kindergarten to college, including graduate schools and government offices are cancelled.