Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
Balilahan, Mabua, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, 8300, (086) 211-3225, surigaodelsur.division@deped.gov.ph

Frequently Asked
Questions
On the conduct of LIMITED FACE TO FACE
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

How many learners are required per class?

7.2.1.1. Face-to-face classes shall have a maximum number of learners as required in Section VII. b. ii.
of these guidelines.

Kindergarten: maximum of 12 learners in a class

Grades 1 – 3: maximum of 20 learners in a class
Step 11
Grades 4 – 6: maximum of 20 learners in a class
Grades 7 – 10: maximum of 20 learners in a class
(SIPAG)
Grades 11 – 12 maximum of 20 learners in a class
TVL workshop and science laboratory – maximum of 12
learners in a workshop/laboratory

The number of classes in each school shall be organized in such a way that each class will be able to
attend face-to-face classes every other week, following the prescribed class schedule in these guidelines.

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Comorbidities:
• Bronchial Asthma
• Obese na Highblood na
• Seizures
• Congenital Heart Problem
• Mga sakit sa bata nga hangtod
karon nay ginamaintain na
Step 11 tambal na ginatumar
• Mga bata nga nagproblema sa
(SIPAG) pagkalibang so gi operahan and
tiyan para makagawas ang
hugaw
• Obesity
• Diabetes Type Type 1
• TB
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
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 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

How are classes organized and scheduled?

• 7.2.1.2. Class schedules shall be arranged equitably so that all qualified learners will have the opportunity
to attend face-to-face classes. The school shall ensure that arrival, breaks, and dismissal time are staggered
to avoid crowding of learners in the school's canteen and gates. Regardless of the learners’ schedule, they
shall only be allowed to have lunch in their respective homes.

Step 11
(SIPAG)

7.2.1.4. All face-to-face classes shall be conducted half-day, preferably in the

morning where learners are said to learn best.
Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021
THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

How many hours will learners stay in schools?

7.2.1.5. Learners shall stay in school for a maximum of 4.5 hours, with the
exception of kindergarten learners, who shall stay in school for a maximum of 3
hours.

What learning areas are prioritized?

Step
7.2.1.6. 11 areas organized for the face-to-face classes may be prioritized
The learning
according to:
(SIPAG)
7.2.1.6.1. core learning areas;
7.2.1.6.2. learning areas that would need the use of laboratory and / or
workshops; and
7.2.1.6.3. any combination in which the school finds the learner would need the
most instructional support
Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021
THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

How will the limited instructional time be

maximized?
Since physical distancing shall be observed during the face-to-face
Step 11
sessions, teachers may allot the instructional time to:
7.2.2.7.1. Explicitly teach the “least learned/mastered” content and
(SIPAG)
performance standards
7.2.2.7.2. Conduct authentic classroom assessment of learning
7.2.2.7.3. Review the previous lessons
7.2.2.7.4. Provide remediation/intervention

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
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ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

SAMPLE CLASS PROGRAM IN SHS-TVL-GRADE 11

OPTION 2

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

SAMPLE CLASS PROGRAM IN SHS-STEM-GRADE 11

OPTION 2

Step 11
(SIPAG)

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

SAMPLE CLASS PROGRAM IN GRADE VI

Face to Face
Minutes Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10 7:20 - 7:30 Arrival/Daily Routine
60 7:30 – 8:30 English ESP English Homeroom English
Guidance
60 8:30 – 9:30 Math Filipino Math Filipino Math
10 Step 11
9:30 – 9:40 RECESS
60
60
(SIPAG)
9:40 – 10:40
10:40 – 11:40
Science
MAPEH
Aral. Pan.
TLE
Science
MAPEH
Aral. Pan
TLE
Science
MAPEH

10 11:40-11:50 Dismissal
Total minutes :270 Minutes

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THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

SAMPLE CLASS PROGRAM IN GRADE VI

Distance Learning

Minutes Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

60 1:00 – 2:00 ESP English ESP English ESP

60 2:00 – 3:00 Filipino Math Filipino Math Filipino

60
60
Step 11 3:00 – 4:00
4:00 – 5:00
Aral Pan
TLE
Science
MAPEH
Aral Pan
TLE
Science
MAPEH
Aral Pan
TLE
(SIPAG)
Dismissal
Total minutes :

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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
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ASSESSMENT
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

How will classes with more number of learners be organized?

Option 1
Create one class solely for limited face to

Step 11 face

*Classes with less than 20

(SIPAG)learners?
Option 2
Create two groups, 1 group for limited
face to face, 1 group for distance learning

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

How will classes with a greater number of sections be organized?

Option 1
*Classes with less than or equal Create two groups, 1 group for limited
face to face, 1 group for distance learning
to 40 learners?

Option 1
Step 11
*Classes with MORE than 40
learners?
Create three or more groups alternately
attending limited face to face and distance

(SIPAG) learning weekly if teachers are adequate

Teacher A
Group 1-F2F- Week 1
Distance Learning- Week 2
Group 2-Distance Learning- Week 1
F2F- Week 2
Teacher B
Group 1-F2F- Week 1
Distance Learning- Week 2
Group 2-Distance Learning- Week 1
F2F- Week 2
Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021
THEME-BASED AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
ASSESSMENT
 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

How will classes with a more number of sections be organized?

Option 2
If teachers are not adequate, create three
*Classes with MORE than 40 or more groups of classes attending face to
learners? face one week only a month

Teacher A (Week 1) Teacher A (Week 2)

Group 1-Limited F2F Group 1-Distance Learning
Group 2-Distance Learning Group 2-Limited F2F
Group 3- Distance Learning Group 3- Distance Learning
Group 4-Distance Learning Group 4-Distance Learning

Teacher A (Week 3) Teacher A (Week 4)

Group 1-Distance Learning Group 1-Distance Learning
Group 2-Distance Learning Group 2-Distance Learning
Group 3- Limited F2F Group 3- Distance Learning
Group 4-Distance Learning Group 4- Limited F2F

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2021, dated Sept. 27, 2021

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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LIMITEDAUTHENTIC
THEME-BASED FACE-TO FACE LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE MODALITY
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 THANK YOU
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF
SURIGAO DEL SUR
Balilahan, Mabua, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, 8300
(086) 211-3225
Prepared by:
surigaodelsur.division@deped.gov.ph

IRENE G. AJOC
Education Program Supervisor
ISO Cert. No. AW/PH909100102
 
Schools Division of Surigao Del Sur