Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Implementation of Face-to-Face Classes

CONTINGENCY
PLAN
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Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Table of Contents

Specific Scenarios..................................................................................................................................................3
Scenario 1..........................................................................................................................................................5
Scenario 2..........................................................................................................................................................7
Scenario 3..........................................................................................................................................................9
Scenario 4........................................................................................................................................................11
Scenario 5........................................................................................................................................................15
Scenario 6........................................................................................................................................................19
Scenario 7........................................................................................................................................................21
Scenario 8........................................................................................................................................................23
Scenario 9........................................................................................................................................................26
Scenario 10......................................................................................................................................................27
Scenario 11......................................................................................................................................................28
Scenario 12......................................................................................................................................................29
Strategies to Transition back to Face-to-Face Learning Modality.......................................................................31

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Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL CONTINGENCY PLAN

Specific Scenarios
The scenarios specify those may affect the school setting. Recognizing the shared responsibility of
each stakeholder in preventing the transmission of the virus, the actions that must be undertaken by
the school to coordinate with each stakeholder are listed in each scenario.

Scenario 1 A household member of learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but has
not been tested. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Scenario 2 A household member of learner or school personnel is a confirmed case of COVID-19. The
learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Scenario 3 A learner or school personnel is identified to be a close contact of confirmed case of

COVID-19 outside of their household. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms
of COVID-19.

Scenario 4 A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not known to be a close
contact with a confirmed case.

Scenario 5 A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is a close contact of a
confirmed case.

Scenario 6 A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 and is not
known to be in close contact with a confirmed case.

Scenario 7 A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 but is known
to be in close contact with a confirmed case.

Scenario 8 A learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID-19.

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Scenario 9 There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside the school. There are no known close
contacts in the school. A granular lockdown in the barangay was announced by the LGU.

Scenario 10 There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in an adjacent barangay. There is no known close
contact in the school. The affected barangay is known to be frequented by members of the
barangay where the school is located.

Scenario 11 There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple barangays in the municipality where the
school is located, and there is a change in the risk classification of the municipality. The
barangay where the school is located is not adjacent to the barangays with COVID-19
resurgence. There are no known cases in the specific barangay of the school.

Scenario 12 School Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council Contingency Plan.

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Scenario 1. A household member of learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but has not
been tested. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Involved Stakeholders Required Action

Household member  Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes, parents/
showing symptoms guardians of learners, as well as school personnel, shall be
oriented to immediately inform the school if any of their
household members experience COVID-19 symptoms. They shall
then be responsible of informing their household members
regarding the protocol.
 If a household member of a learner/personnel showing
symptoms of COVID-19 inform the school regarding their
condition and has not yet been tested, the school may advise
him/her to seek assistance from BHERT.
Learner or personnel in  Since the learner or personnel may be considered a close contact,
the same household the school shall advise the learner or the concerned personnel to
remain/return home and to self-monitor at home until the results
of the available COVID-19 test has been released.
 If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate
support for a temporary shift to distance learning modality while
waiting for the COVID-19 test result.
 If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute
teacher who will temporarily conduct distance learning among
the learners that the teacher is handling, while waiting for the
COVID-19 test result.
Learners or personnel in  Provided that there is no confirmed case or close contact in the
the same class and week school, the school shall still allow other learners and personnel to
as the exposed person. attend face-to-face classes.
 If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the
teacher is handling will be temporarily shifted back to distance

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
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learning until the teacher is vowed to return to school. The school

shall inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding
the situation and the temporary shift in learning modality.
Other household  If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall
members engage other household members regarding the home-school
arrangement, including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in
school at the time the information was communicated.
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to monitor at home until the
results of the available COVID-19 test has been released. The school is not
required to give advice to other household members.
 If the household member tests positive and the exposed learner or personnel does not show
symptoms, refer to Scenario 2.
 If the household member tests negative and the exposed learners or personnel shows
symptoms, refer to Scenario 4.
 If the household member tests positive and the exposed learner or personnel shows
symptoms, refer to Scenario 2.

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Scenario 2. A household member of learner or school personnel is a confirmed case of COVID-19. The
learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Household member  Prior to the implementation of face-to-face classes,
showing symptoms parents/guardians of learners, as well as school personnel, shall
be oriented to immediately inform the school if any of their
household members experience of COVID-19 symptoms. They
shall then be responsible o informing their household members
regarding the protocol.
Exposed learner or  Collect the necessary information regarding the close contact.
personnel  Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference of
the contact tracing team of the LGU).
 Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.
 Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable,
or confirmed cases to immediately quarantine and complete it
for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been done, or resulted
negative.
 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the fourteen
(14) day quarantine, regardless of negative test result and
vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to school.
 If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate
support for a shift to distance learning modality for fourteen (14)
days. This may include psychosocial support, if needed.
 If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute
teacher who will conduct distance learning among the learners
that the teacher is handing. The school may provide
psychosocial support to the affected teacher, if needed.
Learners and personnel in  Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the
the same class and week school, the school shall allow them to attend face-to-face classes

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as the exposed after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection of the school premises.
 If the identified dose contact is a teacher, only the class that the
teacher is handling will be shifted back to distance learning until
the teacher completed the quarantine period. The school shall
inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the
situation and the shift in learning modality for fourteen (14)
days.
 If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the
learners who were shifted back to distance learning or to any
other school member whose mental health was affected by the
situation.
Other household  If the dose contact in the school is a learner, the school shall
members engage lather household members regarding the home-school
arrangement, including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in
school at the time the information was communicated).
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete the fourteen
(14) day quarantine, regardless of negative test result and vaccination
status, before allowed to return to school or workplace. The school is
not required to give advice to other household members.
If the exposed learner or personnel shows symptoms during quarantine and has not been tested,
refer to Scenario 5.

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Scenario 3. A learner or school personnel is identified to be a close contact of confirmed case of COVID-19
outside of their household. The learner or personnel is not showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Exposed learner or  Collect the necessary information regarding the close contact.
personnel  Record the actions the school has undertaken (for reference of
the contact tracing team of the LGU).
 Advise the learner or personnel to return/remain at home.
 Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect, probable,
or confirmed cases to immediately quarantine and complete it
for fourteen (14) days, regardless if testing has not been done,
or resulted negative.
 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the fourteen
(14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test result and
vaccination status, before allowing him/her to return to school.
 If the identified close contact is a learner, provide appropriate
support for a shift to distance learning modality for fourteen (14)
day. This may include psychosocial support if needed.
 If the identified close contact is a teacher, identify the substitute
teacher who will conduct distance learning among the learners
that the teacher is handling. The school may provide
psychosocial support to the affected teacher, if needed.
Learners and personnel in  Since there is a close contact but no confirmed case in the
the same class and week school, the school shall allow them to attend face-to-face
as the exposed person classes after a 24-hour lockdown for disinfection of the school
premises.
 If the identified close contact is a teacher, only the class that the
teacher is handling will be shifted back to distance learning until
the teacher completes the quarantine period. The school shall
inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
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situation and the shift in learning modality for two (2) weeks.
 If necessary, the school shall provide psychosocial support to the
learners who were shifted back to distance learning or to any
other school member whose mental health was affected by the
situation.
Other household  If the close contact in the school is a learner, the school shall
members engage other household members regarding the home-school
arrangement, including the time of pick-up of the learner (if in
school at the time the information was communicated).
Note: The LGU shall inform them if they are also identified as close
contacts. If not a close contact, they may continue attending school or
going to their workplace without a need for quarantine. If they are also
identified as close contact, they shall be informed by the LGU to
complete the fourteen (14) day quarantine, regardless of negative test
result and vaccination status, before allowed to return to school or
workplace. The school is not required to give advice to other household
members.
If the exposed learner or personnel shows symptoms during quarantine and has not been tested,
refer to scenario 5.

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
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Scenario 4. A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 but is not known to be a close
contact with a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Person showing symptoms If the person showing symptoms is in school:
 Assist the learner or personnel to the designated isolation
room in the school.
 Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary
emergency care.
 Collect the necessary information regarding the person
showing symptoms. as well as his/her close contacts in school.
If the person showing symptoms is at home:
 Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.
 Collect the necessary information regarding the person
showing symptoms as well as his/her close contacts in school.
 If a learner is showing symptoms. provide appropriate support
for a transition to distance learning modality to ensure
continuity of learning, until he/she cleared to return to school.
This may include psychosocial support, if needed.
 If a teacher is showing symptoms, the department head will
conduct distance learning among the learners that the teacher
is handling, until the affected teacher is cleared to return to
school. The school may provide psychosocial support to the
affected teacher, if needed.

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
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Ensure that the learner or personnel strictly follows the advice of local
health authorities, especially on the required number of days of
isolation.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10) day isolation have passed from
the first viral diagnostic test and remained asymptomatic
throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)-
day isolation have passed from onset of the first symptom,
respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), and have been afebrile for at least 24hours without
use of antipyretic medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty one
(21) day isolation has passed from onset of the first symptom,
respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath) and have been afebrile for at least 24 hours without
the use of antipyretic medications.
For lmmunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th day.
If RT-PCR test result tum out positive, refer to Infectious
Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out negative,
discharge from isolation.
 Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary
for the safe return to school of immunocompetent
individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor
certifies or clears the patient. He/she shall be advised
to isolate at home or in an isolation facility until the
COVID-19 test result has been released.
Local health authority  Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation of the
person showing symptoms, contact tracing activities and
referral to a health facility, if the need arises.

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Exposed learners or  Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect,

personnel (from the same probable. or confirmed cases to immediately quarantine and
class as the person showing complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not been
symptoms) done, or resulted negative.
 Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a learner
in his/her class shows symptoms, identify the substitute
teacher who will conduct distance learning among the learners
that the teacher is handling for fourteen (14) days. The school
may provide psychosocial support to the affected teacher, if
needed.
 Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding the
situation and the shift in learning modality for two (2) weeks.
 For learners provide appropriate support for a shift to distance
learning modality for fourteen (14) day This may include
psychosocial support, if needed
 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the
fourteen (14)-day quarantine. regardless of negative test
result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to
return to school.
Other learners and  If the person showing symptoms test negative for COVID-19,
personnel the school shall allow other learners or personnel from the
week to attend face-to-face classes without completing the
required quarantine period provided that school premises
have been disinfected.

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
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Household member of the  If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner, the
person showing symptoms school shall inform the household members regarding the
condition of the learner and the actions undertaken by the
school (e.g. providing emergency care, referring to the local
head authority). The local health authority shall be responsible
for coordinating with the household member if the learner
should be isolated at home or in an isolation facility.
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete the fourteen (14)
day quarantine, regardless of negative test result and vaccination status,
before allowed to return to school or workplace The school is not
required to give advice to other household members.
 If the learner or personnel showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19, refer to Scenario 6.
 If the learner or personnel showing symptoms tests positive for COVI0-19, refer to Scenario 8.

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Scenario 5. A learner or school personnel shows symptoms of COVID-19 and is a close contact of a
confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

All Stakeholders  Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still
declare a lockdown as a precautionary measure since the
person showing symptoms is a close contact of a confirmed
case. The school shall inform all stakeholders regarding the
situation and the decision to undergo a lockdown.

Person showing symptoms If the person showing symptoms is in school:

 Assist the learner or personnel to the designated isolation
room in the school.
 Following precautionary measures, provide the necessary
emergency care.
 Collect the necessary information regarding the person
showing symptoms. as well as his/her close contacts in
school.
If the person showing symptoms is at home:
 Advise the learner or personnel to remain at home.
 Collect the necessary information regarding the person
showing symptoms as well as his/her close contacts in
school.
Ensure that the learner or personnel strictly follows the advice of
local health authorities, especially on the required number of days
of isolation.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10) day isolation have passed from
the first viral diagnostic test and remained asymptomatic
throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten (10)

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day isolation have passed from onset of the first symptom,

respiratory symptoms have improved (cough, shortness of
breath), and have been afebrile for at least 24hours
without use of antipyretic medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases: Twenty
one (21) day isolation has passed from onset of the first
symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved (cough,
shortness of breath) and have been afebrile for at least 24
hours without the use of antipyretic medications.
For lmmunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the 10th
day. If RT-PCR test result tum out positive, refer to
Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results turn out
negative, discharge from isolation.
 Medical certification or repeat testing is not
necessary for the safe return to school of
immunocompetent individuals, provided that a
licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the
patient. He/she shall be advised to isolate at home
or in an isolation facility until the COVID-19 test
result has been released.
Local Health Authority  Coordinate with local health authorities for evaluation of
the person showing symptoms, contact tracing activities
and referral to a health facility, if the need arises.

All other learners and  Closely monitor the condition of all learners and school
personnel (including those personnel.
from the other week)  Advise the asymptomatic close contact of the suspect,
probable, or confirmed cases to immediately quarantine
and complete it for 14 days, regardless if testing has not

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been done, or resulted negative.

 Since the teacher will be considered a close contact if a
learner in his/her class shows symptoms, the department
head will identify the substitute teacher who will conduct
distance learning among the learners that the teacher is
handling for fourteen (14) days. The school may provide
psychosocial support to the affected teacher, if needed.
 Inform parents/guardians of learners in the class regarding
the situation and the shift in learning modality for two (2)
weeks.
 For learners, provide appropriate support for a shift to
distance learning modality for fourteen (14) day. This may
include psychosocial support, if needed.
 Ensure that the learner or personnel has completed the
fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test
result and vaccination status, before allowing him/her to
return to school.
Household member of the  If the person showing symptoms in the school is a learner,
person showing symptoms. the school shall inform the household members regarding
the condition of the learner and the actions undertaken by
the school (e.g. providing emergency care, referring to the
local health authority). The local health authority shall be
responsible for coordinating with the household member if
the learner should be isolated at home or in an isolation
facility.
 If the person showing symptoms in the school is a teaching
or non-teaching personnel, the school shall inform the
household members regarding the condition of the
personnel and the actions undertaken by the school (e.g.

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providing emergency care, referring to the local health

authority. The local health authority shall be responsible
for coordinating with the household member if the learner
should be isolated at home or in an isolation facility.
Note: They shall be informed by the LGU to complete the
fourteen (14)-day quarantine, regardless of negative test result and
vaccination status, before allowed to return to school or
workplace. The school is not required to give advice to other
household members.
 If the learner or personnel showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19, refer to
Scenario 7.
 If the learner or personnel showing symptoms tests positive for COVID-19, refer to
Scenario 8.

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Scenario 6. A learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 and is not known
to be in close contact with a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

All Stakeholders  Since there is no confirmed COVID-19 case, the school may
announce the resumption of face-to-face classes (if a school
lockdown was previously announced). However, only those
who are not in the same class as the person showing
symptoms may return to attending face-to-face classes.
Person showing symptoms  Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring
the condition of the learner or personnel while he/she is
completing the required isolation period.

 Advise the learner or personnel to complete the number of

days in isolation, as required by the local health authorities, as
the result might be false negative.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation have passed
from the first viral diagnostic test and remained
asymptomatic throughou1 their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten
(10) day isolation have passed from onset of the first
symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of breath), and have been afebrile
for at least 24hours without use of antipyretic
medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty one (21) day isolation has passed from onset
of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have
improved (cough, shortness of breath) and have been

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afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of

antipyretic medications.
For lmmunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the
10th day. If RT-PCR test result tum out positive, refer
to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results
turn out negative, discharge from isolation.
 Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary
for the safe return to school of immunocompetent
individuals, provided that a licensed medical doctor
certifies or clears the patient.
Local Health Authority  Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of
medical support and necessary protocol lo be undertaken by
affected learners and personnel.
Exposed learners or  Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring
personnel (from the same their condition while they are completing the required
class as the person showing fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the
symptoms) quarantine period, regardless of negative lest result and
vaccination status, before allowing them to return to school.
Other learners and  If the person showing symptoms tests negative for COVID-19,
personnel other learners or personnel shall be allowed to attend face-to-
face classes without completing the required quarantine
period provided that school premise have been disinfected.
 Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring
the condition of learners and personnel prior to the
resumption of face-to-face classes.
 Coordinate with parents/guardians and other school
personnel regarding the schedule of resumption of face-to-
face classes.
 If the person showing symptoms tests positive for COVID-19 during the 1 4-day quarantine,

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refer lo Scenario 8.

Scenario 7. A Learner or school personnel who has symptoms tests negative for COVID-19 but is known to
be a close contact with a confirmed case.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

All Stakeholders  Even if there is no confirmed case, the school shall still
complete the fourteen (14) day lockdown as a precautionary
measure since the person showing symptoms is a close
contact of a confirmed case.
Persons showing symptoms  Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring
the condition of the learner or personnel while he/she is
completing the required isolation period.
 Advise the learner or personnel to complete the number of
days in isolation, as required by the local health authorities, as
the result might be false negative.
a. Asymptomatic: Ten (10)-day isolation have passed
from the first viral diagnostic test and remained
asymptomatic throughout their infection.
b. For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten
(10)-day solation have passed from onset of the first
symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of breath), and have been observed
for at least 24 hours without use of antipyretic
medications.
c. For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty-one (21)-day isolation has passed from onset
of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have

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improved (cough, shortness of breath) and have been

observed for at least 24 hours without the use of
antipyretic medications.
d. For immunocompromised. do RT-PCR testing on the
10th day. If RT-PCR test results turn out positive, refer
to Infectious Disease Specialist. P RT-PCR test results
turn out negative, discharge from solation.
e. Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary
for the safe return to school of immunocompromised
individual, provided that a licensed medical doctor
certifies or clears the patient.
Local Health Authority  Coordinate with local health authorities on the provision of
medical support & necessary protocol to be undertaken by
affected learners and personnel.
All other learners and  Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring
personnel (including those their condition while they are completing the required
from the other week) fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the
quarantine period, regardless of negative test result and
vaccination status, before allowing them to return to school.
 If other learners and personnel do not show symptoms of
COVID-19 within the 14-day lockdown, coordinate with school
personnel, as well as the parent/guardian of learners on the
schedule of resumption of face-to-face classes.
 If the person showing symptoms tests positive for COVID-19 during the 14-day quarantine,
refer to Scenario 8.

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Scenario 8. A learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID--19.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

All Stakeholders  The school shall remain under lockdown until the required
quarantine period of all close contacts has been completed.
The lockdown may be extended other learners show
symptoms of COVID-19.
Division Office Medical Unit  Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring
the condition of the learner or personnel while they are
completing the required isolation period.
 Advise the person who is confirmed to have COVID-19 to
complete the number of days in isolation, as required by the
local health authorities, as the result might be false negative.
For asymptomatic: Ten (10) day isolation have passed
from the first viral diagnostic test and remained
asymptomatic throughout their infection.
For mild to moderate COVID-19 confirmed cases: Ten
(10)-day isolation have passed from onset of the first
symptom, respiratory symptoms have improved
(cough, shortness of breath), and have been afebrile
for at least 24hours without use of antipyretic
medications.
For severe and critical COVID-19 confirmed cases:
Twenty one (21) day isolation has passed from onset
of the first symptom, respiratory symptoms have
improved (cough, shortness of breath) and have been
afebrile for at least 24 hours without the use of
antipyretic medications.
For lmmunocompromised, do RT-PCR testing on the

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

10th day. If RT-PCR test result tum out positive, refer

to Infectious Disease Specialist. If RT-PCR test results
turn out negative, discharge from isolation.
 Medical certification or repeat testing is not necessary for the
safe return to school of immunocompetent individuals,
provided that a licensed medical doctor certifies or clears the
patient.
Barangay health authority  Coordinates the school authorities on the provision of medical
support and necessary protocol to be undertaken by affected
learners and personnel
 Ensure that barangay health authorities have the correct
contact details of learners and personnel for contact tracing
purposes.
Local Government Unit  Closely coordinate with the City Health Office/Barangay health
authorities to provide a report which will serve as a guide. If
there is a need to declare a granular lockdown in the
barangay.
All Other learners and  Continue providing the appropriate support and monitoring
personnel (including those their condition while they are completing the required
from the other week) fourteen (14)-day quarantine. Ensure that they complete the
quarantine period, regardless of negative test result and
vaccination status, before allowing them to return to school.
 If close contacts are not showing symptoms of COVID-19, refer to Scenario 2.
 If close contacts are showing symptoms of COVID-19, refer lo Scenario 5.

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
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Flowchart - If a learner or school personnel tests positive for COVID – 19

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Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Scenario 9. There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside the school. There is no known close contact in
the school. A granular lockdown in the barangay was announced by the LGU.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Local Government Unit  Closely coordinate with the local government unit to know
(Barangay) if there will be a need for a granular lockdown if there is an
observed resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the barangay.
 Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure that
learners and personnel are at home during the scheduled
lockdown.
Learners and Personnel  Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding the
expected shift to distance learning modality.
 Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel
for the transition to distance learning modality.

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Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Scenario 10. There is a high resurgence of COVID-19 in all adjacent barangay. There is no known close
contact in the school. The affected barangay fs known to be frequented by members of the barangay where
the school is located.

Involved Stakeholder Required Action

Local Government Unit  Closely coordinate with the local government unit to know if
(Barangay) there will be a need for a granular lockdown if there is an
observed resurgence of COVID-19 cases in adjacent barangays.
 Coordinate with the local government unit to ensure that
learners and personnel are at home during the scheduled
lockdown.
School  Inform parents/guardians and personnel regarding the
expected shift to distance learning modality.
 Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the
transition to distance learning modality.

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Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Scenario 11. There is a resurgence of COVID-19 in multiple barangays in the municipality where the school is located
and there is a chance in the risk classification of the municipality The barangay where the school is located is not
adjacent to the barangays with COVID-19 resurgence. There are no known cases in the specific barangay of the school.
Involved Stakeholder Required Action
Local Government  Although there are no known cases in the barangay where the school is
Unit (municipal or located, the school must strictly follow the recommendation of
provincial) authorities to temporarily shift to distance learning modality. This is to
avoid the possible exposure of the community due to the high mobility
of people.
Learners and If the lockdown was declared during school hours:
Personnel  Ensure that health and safety protocols will still be observed in school.
 Info parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate
communication device) regarding the expected shift to distance
learning modality.
 Engage the parents/guardians regarding the home-school
arrangement. including the time of pick-up of the learners.
 Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the
transition to distance learning modality.
If the lockdown was declared after school hours or during the weekend:
 Inform parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate
communication device) regarding the expected shift to distance
learning modality.
 Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the
transition to distance learning modality.
 Inform parents/guardians and personnel (through the appropriate
communication device) regarding the expected shift to distance
learning modality
 Provide the necessary support to learners and personnel for the
transition to distance learning modality.

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Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Scenario 12. School Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council Contingency Plan

Scenario Before During After

Earthquake 1. Let the students observe 1. Observe physical 1. Let the students shake
one-meter physical distancing, wear face is done and go out in a
distancing. mask. safe place observing
2. Wearing of face mask all 2. Observe duck. cover, physical distancing and
the time. and hold. wearing of face mask.
3. Let them wait in the 3. Wait for estimated 2. Avoid talking while still
waiting area upon sending 1-minute shaking. observing the aftershock.
the students. 4. Don't let students 3. Let the parents pick
get out until the shake their students from the
is done and go out in a waiting area.
safe place observing
physical distancing and
wearing of face mask.

Fire 1. Let the students always 1. Let the students get 1. Secure the students and
observe physical distancing out of the affected area other person to a safer
and wearing of face mask. or area on fire. place out of danger. still
2. Provide health materials 2. Still observing observing 1-meter
for safety and health physical distancing and distance and wearing of
measures. wearing of face mask. face mask.
3. Let the parents wait in Isolate them in an 2. In case some are feeling
the waiting area upon evacuation area of in not well should be
sending their students. cases of isolation area. directed to isolation area
and be attended the
needs.

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Scenario Before During After

In cases the school 1. Isolation area must be 1. Direct the affected 1. Secure all the areas by
be used as well provided with persons to observe checking the necessary
Quarantine Facility ventilation. physical distancing and things left.
2. With all the needed wearing of face mask 2. Disinfect all the areas
things for untoward all the time. being used.
incident. Provide necessary 2. Let them place in an Noting down the persons
health materials to be used isolation area far from being affected.
for health protocol. the other. 3. Let the relatives pick
3. Let them wait in the the affected person.
waiting area upon sending.

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Department of Education
Region VI-Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo City
RAMON AVANCEÑA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Strategies to Transition back to Face-to-Face Learning Modality

During a school lockdown, it is important to continue engaging learners in meaningful activities to
ensure the continuity of learning. However, some learners or school personnel may need additional support in
transitioning back to distance learning and managing their emotions after learning about the situation in the
school or in the community. During this period, the support from the family and other school personnel shall
play a critical role in adapting to the change in environment and coping with the resurgence of COVID-19
cases.

The school local hotline/help desk shall remain open for parents/guardians in need of assistance in the
distance learning of their children. Teachers may utilize this platform to encourage parents/ guardians in their
role as learning facilitators at home and to provide additional support to learners in their independent study.

The school shall establish a cleaning and maintenance routine to ensure that all school facilities are
organized and functional until the resumption of face-to-face classes. The school may perform critical
administrative tasks on-site provided that they are given permission by the LGU.

The school shall provide the required personal protective equipment to non teaching personnel who
shall weekly conduct the cleaning and maintenance routine of the school, and those who will need to perform
administrative duties whenever necessary. The school shall ensure that they will be properly compensated for
physically reporting to school during the school lockdown.

The guidance office shall remain operational to ensure that psychosocial support and services shall be
made available for all the members of the school community. In the absence of a guidance office, affected
learners and school personnel shall be provided with Psychological First Aid (PFA) by trained teaching ang non-
teaching personnel in schools. They shall also be assisted for referral to the counselling services provided by
the Schools Division Office, if further interventions are needed.

The school shall provide the appropriate support needed by the non-teaching personnel while they are
unable to physically report to school on a daily basis.

After the school lockdown, the school shall seek the consent of parents/guardians through a written
form for the participation of their children in the resumption of face-to face classes.

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Schools Division of Iloilo City
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For the first five school days, the first hour shall be devoted to discussion/facilitation of modules related
to mental health, facilitated by their respective classroom advisers or designated teachers.

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