Following the “success” of the pilot run of limited face-to-face classes, the Department of

Education (DepEd) was determined to recommend its continued implementation and expansion.
DepEd allows more grade levels to join the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes.
February 7, 2022 – The Department of Education has authorized schools to include other grade
levels in the progressive expansion phase of face-to-face classes for public and private schools.
In the “Interim guidelines on the Expansion of Limited Face to Face Classes” issued on
February 14, 2022, Expansion schools must pass the standards of the School Safety Assessment
Tool (SSAT), be in areas under Alert Level 1 and 2, obtain the Local Government Unit’s
concurrence and written consent of participants and parents, and coordinate with respective
barangays for implementation. That’s why our school called for a meeting to discuss the agenda
of the progressive implementation of face-to-face. Before the start of the meeting, the advisers
already list each section’s attendance. The meeting started at exactly 8 am. It started with an
opening prayer by Ms. Sarah Kay Linaza and Philippine National Anthem by Ms. Rica May
Gonzales. The school principal, Mr. Velasco enlightened the parents about the guidelines for
face-to-face. He mentioned that it would be a blended learning wherein the students were divided
into two groups. While the first group would be in school the second group would do their
module. He also stated that “Ang propose date tabi ning satuyang face to face ay nintong maabot
na April 25, pero gahalat paman syempre kami ning advisory hari sa Public Schools District
Supervisor kung matuloy. “
Afterward, the advisers distributed the consent and health declaration form. The health
declaration form was thoroughly discussed with the parents by the school clinic teacher, Ms.
Sarah kay Linaza. She stated, "Madara po ning sadiling snack, face mask, hand towel buda
alcohol. She clarified the importance of bringing those things. She emphasized that if their child
is not feeling well, they shouldn’t let their child go to school. Because if the child was discovered
to have a fever and already entered the school premises, their child, close contact with the child,
and their family members would be in isolation.
Moreover, Mr. Armando Bonifacio, a JHS teacher, explained the consent form. He
enlightened the parents about the importance of consent and its underlying responsibilities. He
emphasizes that the school has no liability for the risk of the virus to the students. He highlights
that the progressive face-to-face was not compulsory.
Furthermore, Mr. Donnel V. Usero proposed the schedule he made to the parents and
asked for their approval as well. He explained to them that the students were divided into two
groups. The A (first group) was assigned to go to school in the morning and the B (second
group) was assigned to go to school in the afternoon.
Before the end of the meeting, the parents were directed to sign and pass their consent if
they have already decided. On the other hand, after hearing the pros and cons of the progressive
face to face, some of the parents were left in a dilemma of the risk of the virus to their children.
Some of them didn’t pass the consent form. Those who didn’t pass the consent form were
omitted from the list.