CAM-PSD_Primer 2020

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Table of Contents CAM Virtual Classroom: Repurposing and Innovating Towards a Better Normal 2

Light Of The World-Christian Academy of Makati (LOTW-CAM) CAM Virtual Classroom: Repurposing and Innovating Towards a Better Normal 3

The Primary School Department (PSD) Vision The Primary School Department is composed of highly engaged educators who develop students as responsible learners and God fearing individuals whose skills are nourished and strengthened through interactive learning. Mission Our mission is to prepare students to be confident learners equipped with needful skills for mastery of content-based curriculum. Using varied experiential and interactive teaching approach, we strive to stir an atmosphere of inquiry and wonder- making room for imaginative thinking in a positive learning environment with our parents and school community. 4

General Regulations  School and home are expected to work together in achieving our goals for our children.  Parents are encouraged to participate and support all school activities.  The Department joins school activities that require the active participation from the students.  Online Flag Ceremony, Weekly Devotions, Club Meetings, Social Awareness Programs and Fieldtrips 5

General Regulations  Students are to sport simple hairstyles. No hair color please.  Parents/guardians should check and acknowledge Circular letters in Brightspace and/or Email.  Quarterly Test is scheduled for 3 consecutive days and children should only report on their batch schedule. 6

Attendance & Punctuality  In CAM, we would like to train our students to come on time and be present at all times.  Students who arrive after the start of schedule are considered late. CUMULATIVE ABSENCES: 40 days allowed absences.  A student who exceeds the maximum allowable absences may have to take summer classes to complete his/her days in school. 7

Attendance & Punctuality  A student with 3-5 days consecutive absences because of prolonged illnesses must present a medical certificate stating that he/she is okay to return to class.  An excuse letter addressed to the coordinator and/or adviser should be presented as soon as your child returns to class.  You may send it through email/viber. 8

Parental Concerns, Questions and Comments  Concerns or questions should be communicated directly and immediately to your child’s teacher or coordinator to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding, confusion or negative feedback  Send an email setting an appointment addressed to the coordinator and adviser.  Teachers will return calls after class. If in case of emergency, call the office at (02) 886-8197 and leave your name, name of child, level and section and your concern. 9

PSD Grading System 10

PSD Awards  Character Excellence Award – this award is given to students who consistently exhibited good behavior from 1st quarter to 4th quarter  Grit Award – this award is given to students for demonstrating consistent determination and perseverance in accomplishing academic tasks from 1st quarter to 4th quarter. 11

School Programs 12

School Programs 13

NETiquette  Children should be on time and dress accordingly.  Everyone is encouraged to use earphones or headphones.  Children should be seated in front of the table with the gadget to be used.  We encourage that the gadget 14 is set in one place properly.

NETiquette  Children should prepare a pencil and notebook for writing activities.  A space in your house with no or less distraction is very well recommended for the zoom class.  Rename zoom account to child’s full name upon joining meeting. (e.g. Ervin R. De Guzman) 15

NETiquette  Children should turn their video on when having zoom class.  Children will be asked to “mute” or “unmute” their audio when reciting. Remember to wait for your turn.  When you have a question or something you'd like to say, you can use the raise hand function located in the “Participant” panel. Mute/ Start/ Rename zoom Refrain from Choose reactions 16 Unmute Stop account to child’s full chatting unless the like “raising Audio Video hand” name teacher told so

NETiquette  We encourage skipping the virtual backgrounds.  Refrain from chatting unless the teacher told so.  When in breakout rooms for partner or group activities, you are expected to be respectful of your fellow classmates and to work together to complete the activity.  Enjoy the class! 17

Tuition fees Sectioning Attendance Laptop Brightspace Specifications LMS Learning Progress Report Internet Providers Parent’s Guide 18

1. When is the online enrolment period? Enrolment is still ongoing!!! 2. Is CAM giving installment options this year? Yes, all payment plans are available yet parents who wish to pay for the entire school year may do so. Kindly communicate with the Finance Office at [email protected] or 0917-590-6745 3. How may we know the Breakdown of Fees? Pre-register your child on the link below and we will respond by sending you the assessment of fees and payment details. Pre-Registration Form Link: https://forms.gle/6mzxkYStT6tKHUXx6 4. Any decrease in Tuition/Miscellaneous Fees? In view of our transition to full Virtual Classroom set-up for SY 2020-2021, please be informed that the approved restructured fees resulted to a 60% reduction in miscellaneous fees and 22% reduction in Total Annual Fees. 5. Why is the school still charging miscellaneous and other fees? Most miscellaneous and other fees have been significantly reduced. Fees for Brightspace (an E-learning platform from Australia and Singapore brought by Globe Telecom in the Philippines) and Learning Materials are needed for distance learning programs. 6. Is the Reservation Fee part of Tuition Fee? Yes, Reservation Fee is credited to Tuition. 19

7. What is the mode of payment? You may pay through Metrobank – Aguirre Salcedo Branch Account Name: Light of the World Christian Academy of Makati Account Number: 312-7-312200208 8. Can we pay on campus? As DepEd discourages onsite enrolment, please wait for further instructions as we study this option. 9. How do we buy books? The Bookstore will be ready to release books starting July 27. Instructions on the pick-up will be given on August 3. 10. How do we buy uniforms? Students are not required to wear uniforms this school year. 11. When will students be allowed to go to school? The best time for students to go to school is when the pandemic is over and it is safe to do so. Ideally, this is when a vaccine is readily available. CAM will abide by the decision of the government when to open the school and conduct face-to-face classes. However, if after thorough assessment, the school administration deems it unsafe to open the school, it shall not do so until the safety of all stakeholders can be ensured. 20

12. What will happen during an online learning session? Online learning sessions (synchronous) are opportunities for teacher-student interaction in the CAM: Virtual Classroom program. Each subject will have a specific number of online sessions within the week. During the online session, teachers may discuss and clarify the expectations for the tasks assigned for the week, process higher order thinking skills, address difficulties and questions of students, use the time for students’ presentation of projects or performance tasks, and assess students’ acquisition of skills. 13. What if a question or concern about the lesson or a learning task surfaces outside the online session? Will there be available support from the teacher? If a question or concern about the lesson or the learning task surfaces outside the online session (synchronous learning), the student may communicate with the teacher either by sending a direct message via the official platforms (Viber, Brightspace or Email) or by using the consultation period to personally talk with the teacher via video conferencing or call. These consultation periods are scheduled within the week to allow interaction outside of the online sessions. 14. Is it necessary to have a printer? Having a printer is an advantage, but is not a requirement. 21

15. How would the schedule look like in the CAM: Virtual Classroom scheme? The weekly schedule in the CAM: Virtual Classroom program will be composed of scheduled synchronous learning activities (online sessions), consultations, and self-paced asynchronous activities or tasks. Half of the day (either in the morning or in the afternoon) will be devoted to synchronous learning activities and consultation sessions with teachers, while the other half will be freed up for independent, self-paced learning. 16. What if a student does not have high-speed internet or unlimited data to run live video conferences? A video recording of the online sessions will be made available by the teacher upon request. So in the event that a student cannot participate due to limited connectivity or technical glitches, he/she can view the video recording at any time. If possible, it is advised that parents consider upgrading the bandwidth. 17. What online learning platform will the school use for CAM: Virtual Classroom? CAM will use the most progressive and highly engaging E-learning platform - Brightspace created by D2L Australia and Singapore brought by Globe Telecom in the Philippines. Brightspace has award-winning accessibility features that make it easy for students to navigate tools using assistive technologies. Video-based assessments, gamification, and video conferencing allow personalized learning experiences. With a multi-modality approach students will experience a healthy blend of on/offline activities striking a balance between home and school life. Youtube has plenty of Brightspace video tutorials for parents and students. 22

18. Do I need to acquire a laptop for CAM: Virtual Classroom? What are the specifications? 19. Will there be an orientation for students on how to use the learning platforms that the school will use? To equip and prepare the students for the use of the learning platform, an orientation program that will utilize instructional videos and other informational materials from Brightspace will be made available to them. Assigned staff will also be on hand for queries or concerns relating to the use of these platforms. 20. How will assessments be done? Assessments will be a mix of formative and summative types. Summative assessments will be more performance-based and project-based to allow students to exhibit what they have learned and apply them in various contexts, scenarios, and challenges. 23

21. How will students’ learning progress be reported? Will there be grades? Students’ learning progress will be based on the attainment of the competencies and skills that define the learning outcomes for each of the subject areas. Reporting will be more qualitative and descriptive as the focus will be on the learning rather than the grade. This qualitative approach will also better inform parents of the new knowledge and skills their children have acquired at the end of the instructional period and the areas where they would need more support and guidance. 22. What is the role of the parents or guardians in CAM: Virtual Classroom? Since students will be staying home, parents will be playing an important role in making CAM: Virtual Classroom work, especially for younger learners who need more supervision or assistance. Foremost is for parents or guardians to help set the structure and schedule at home for their child to attend online classes. They must ensure that their child is on task or performs the learning tasks given. They are also expected to provide the subject teacher, homeroom adviser or guidance counselor with feedback regarding any observation that may impact the optimum learning of the student. 24

23. Where may parents arrange for their connectivity needs? Please refer to the links below. Parents may go directly to the connectivity providers. The earlier PLDT Smart presentation and other BTB offers have been held in abeyance. We will update this section for any further development. https://pldthome.com/ https://www.globe.com.ph/ https://smart.com.ph/corporate https://www.convergeict.com/ 24. How will students interact with their teachers if learning is home- based? Student-teacher interaction happens during online sessions and consultation sessions. These interactions may take place through the learning management system, video conferencing, emails, phone calls, and short messaging. 25. How will parents be guided in the implementation of the flexible home-based learning scheme? Parents will be guided and supported in the implementation of CAM: Virtual Classroom through the following ways: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – This is a quick reference designed by the school, based on questions gathered from various stakeholders regarding the implementation of CAM: Virtual Classroom, which will be updated as new questions arise in the implementation process. Online orientations for parents and students will be scheduled to provide them with a general view of the program and the implementation scheme. These will be conducted before classes begin. Email – Questions or inquiries about the program may be emailed to [email protected] 25

26. How will parents communicate with the teachers if they have any concerns or questions about the progress of their child are learning? The success of a home-based learning delivery requires close coordination between the school and the home. Thus, communication between parents/guardians and teachers regarding learning progress is encouraged. If parents have any concerns or questions about their child’s progress, they may communicate with the teachers through email or video conferencing. For conferences via video or phone, it is best to make an appointment with the teacher or administrator to ensure their availability. 27. Would it be possible for a student to undergo CAM: Virtual Classroom if his/her parents are only available to support her after work hours? While adult presence is ideal in the conduct of online learning in CAM: Virtual Classroom, it is still possible for students with working parents to undergo online learning if they can operate their device and connect to the internet independently. For very young pupils, however, the presence of an adult who will oversee them at home is a must to ensure their safety and security. On this premise, the school assumes that an adult will be present to ensure that young pupils are safe and to assist them in managing their device, establishing an online connection, and remaining on- task. Adult assistance need not necessarily come from the parents. Any trusted adult who is capable of doing the tasks indicated will suffice. 26

28. Do students still have to purchase physical books? This will be on a case-to-case basis. With the transition to flexible learning, teachers will be preparing learning packets (modules) in addition to various learning materials, aside from the usual physical textbooks, to guide students. These learning materials (texts, instructional videos, documentaries, podcasts, educational apps, etc.) may either be created by the teacher or curated from various online sources. Younger learners will have some physical books that are important for learning as well as for psychomotor development. 29. Will there be training available for parents or guardians who are not “techie”? Orientation and training for parents, especially those of very young pupils (Kinder to Primary), will be conducted to ensure that they are able to assist the students properly. Aside from these, instructional videos about the learning management system and other apps being used by the students will be made available as reference for both students and parents. 30. What is the school doing to prepare for on-site classes? All necessary protocols are being set up by the school’s safety and health officers. Thorough sanitation and cleaning are undertaken regularly. 27

31. How will sectioning be done? Will the school release a list of students and their sections online? The sections for School Year 2019-2020 will be retained. In order to ensure the effective delivery of online learning, synchronous academic classes will be limited to 5 to 7 students. Thus, students who belong to the same advisory class will be divided into two groups: AM and PM classes. Class lists shall be posted online to inform the students of their section and their homeroom group (AM or PM). 32. Will there be a structured schedule of classes to be given? A structured schedule of online sessions and consultation will be provided to guide the students in managing their learning tasks. If a student cannot attend the given online schedule for some reason like a technical glitch or a problem with internet connectivity, a video of the session will be made available by the teacher to the student upon request. 33. Will attendance be checked? Will a student be marked absent if she fails to attend her online class? Attendance will be checked for monitoring purposes. If a student is absent, the reason for her absence will be noted. Students who are unable to attend online sessions are expected to communicate with their teachers regarding their situation, so that arrangements for the missed online discussion may be identified by the teacher. 28

34. Will there be prescribed guidelines to follow regarding online distance learning? The prescribed guidelines for CAM: Virtual Classroom will be discussed during the students’ and parents’ orientations. It is also possible that some details will be released after these orientations. 35. How will the school address cyber bullying issues in the context of online learning? CAM will provide a team that will address cases of bullying behavior such as cyber-bullying. This committee deals with the investigation and the implementation of due process and sound decision-making in cases of bullying, with a focus on restorative justice. 36. How will Guidance Counselors support the students’ mental well-being in CAM: Virtual Classroom? The CAM Counseling Support services will be available throughout the implementation of CAM: Virtual Classroom. The counselor will be available to attend to the needs of the students. When students experience social isolation, having access to trained and caring counselors is very important. Counseling will be done through Zoom Conferencing. The use of technology will help overcome difficulties in accessing direct services of in-person mental health support and prevent unnecessary exposure during the pandemic. It is essential for every student to feel safe even through virtual communication. 29

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