Learning Continuity Plan SY 2020 – 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We sincerely hope that you, your children, and your families are staying safe and healthy during  this unprecedented time.

Amidst the uncertainties and challenges that we are all facing right now, GMS remains steadfast and has been working tirelessly to continually serve the members of our school community.

At this point, we would like to share with you our Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) which outlines the principles, processes, strategies, and guidelines that we will be implementing for the upcoming school year. This document is aligned with DepEd Order No. 007 s. 2020 issued last May 11, 2020.

This plan will be updated as new developments arise. Our foremost priority is the safety and well being of our students, and those who nurture and support them. We know that facing the “new normal” would not be easy for all of us. That is why we ask for your continued support, partnership, and understanding as we move forward.

Thank you for being one with us in this challenging time. Please stay safe and healthy.

Your partner in education,

Green House Montessori School of the Phils.,

PRINCIPLES OF THE CONTINUITY PLAN

Our Learning Continuity Plan will be guided by the directives of the government and will be based on the following principles:

RESPONSIBLE

Protecting the health and safety of   all the members of the school   community: students and their families, teachers and staff, especially those who are most vulnerable and at high-risk, will continue to be paramount to our school plan.

EMPOWERED TEAM

Teachers and staff will undergo rigorous training and capacity  building for blended learning,   COVID-19 response and management, social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting, and other emergency policies and procedures.

FAMILY SUPPORT

This pandemic places parents as the   first-line responders for children’s  survival, care, and learning. GMS would continually provide parents   with support, encouragement, and   actionable ideas to support their  children in this time of crisis.

EDUCATION AND RESILIENCE

As our situation evolves, these principles will guide the actions and direction the school would take, moving forward.

Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances, as well as cooperation of all the members of the school community are essential to the successful implementation of this Learning Continuity Plan.

PREPARATION FOR SCHOOL OPENING

PARENT ORIENTATION

Parent Orientation will be done virtually on August 17, 10 AM. This program is purposely designed to give you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the school’s programs, curriculum, learning delivery, rules and regulations, facilities, faculty members, etc.

PSYCHOSOCIAL WELFARE

One week before the school opening (Aug. 17-20), we will be sending homework packets that aims to strengthen the psycho-social well-being of both students and teachers to prepare them for the new normal that we are adapting. This is will be counted as class day.

PREPARATION FOR SCHOOL OPENING

Our teachers and staff will be undergoing trainings to prepare them for the school opening.

SCHOOL OPENING

Following the directives of the Department of Education, the opening of School Year 2020 – 2021 will be on August 24, 2020.

School opening will not necessarily mean traditional, face-to-face learning in the classroom. We will take a careful, phase-by-phase approach for the opening of school .

School Calendar will be posted soon!

PHASE-BY-PHASE APPROACH

DISTANCE LEARNING

We will open the school year using distance or online learning approach. Distance learning will be delivered in two modes: Synchronous (real-time video conferencing) and Asynchronous (self-paced). 

BLENDED LEARNING

We will combine the use of distance learning and campus-based, face-to-face learning. We will limit the number of students in a classroom (as recommended by DepEd to maintain social distancing). The max # of students will be 8. Half of the students will be online (1 week) and the other half is in the classroom (1 week). For smaller classes, we will also implement this set up.

CAMPUS BASED LEARNING

If and only if it is safe to go back, otherwise; we will continue with  Phase 2 until the year ends.

• Phase 2 is scheduled at the Second Quarter of the SY.

•Teachers, parents, guardians and students will be informed ahead of time prior  to movement from one phase to another to ensure smooth transition.

MODES OF DELIVERY

A. SYNCHRONOUS

  • Facilitated by GMS teachers
  • Scheduled real time meeting via Google Meet, Zoom or Lark.
  • Full access to learning resources via Learning Management System (LMS)
    1. BLENDED STUDY PROGRAM– Face to face learning and Online classroom learning
    2. ONLINE STUDY PROGRAM– Online learning only.

B. ASYNCHRONOUS

  • Facilitated by Parent / Guardian
  • Self-paced; parent and student will decide when to hold the class at home but will follow the scheduled exams of GMS.
  • Parents can consult with the teachers via LMS  email, but will only be accommodated after school hours.
  • Full access to LMS
    1. HOME STUDY PROGRAM

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

The recommended video conferencing will be announced prior to the Parents’ Orientation.

OTHER REQUIREMENT

Create an email address for your child preferably Gmail account. Please follow the format:

firstname.lastname@gmail.com

It is the parents’ responsibility to keep the password of the email. The school will use the email address to send graded worksheets and password resets for LMS.

An email address for parents are also required to link it to the account of their child in LMS. 

LEARNING MATERIALS & RESOURCES

  1. BOOKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
    • We will schedule the pickup of textbooks and school supplies from the school a few weeks before the school opening.
    • Schedules per level will be disseminated ahead of time.
  2. WORKSHEETS
    • Worksheets will be provided for by the school.
    • Students will be required to submit their answered worksheets on a weekly basis.
    • Parents can drop it off at the school (weekly).
    • The process will be discussed during the Parents’ Orientation.
  3. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    • We will utilize the Learning Management System of GMS.
    • Seatworks, homeworks, interactive activities and quizzes will be posted here.
    • Students and parents will be taught how to use the LMS (to be scheduled).
    • Students and Parents will each be given their access. What parents and students see, will differ.
    • Parents can only see the overview of their child’s grades and progress of their activities.
    • Announcements will be posted at the LMS and here at our official website.

STUDY PROGRAMS

  1. BLENDED STUDY PROGRAMS
    • Provides learners with access to formal education through online learning and face to face learning.
  2. ONLINE STUDY PROGRAMS
    • Provides learners with access to formal education through online learning.
    • They will still join the virtual classrooms.
    • They will adhere to the schedule of GMS.
  3. HOME STUDY PROGRAMS
    • Allows parents and guardians to maximize their involvement in their children’s education.
    • A weekly syllabus will be sent through email.
    • Schedules of Quizzes and Homework will also indicated on the syllabus.

GRADING SYSTEM

We follow DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2015.

 

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