Catch-Up Fridays is a new program implemented by the Department of Education to address learning gaps in reading proficiency, values education, health education, and peace education. Every Friday, students will spend the morning focusing on reading and the afternoon on values, health, and peace education topics. The program begins on January 12, 2024 and will not be graded, but instead aim to reinforce learning. Teachers will facilitate the sessions and monitor student progress through reflection journals. Regional offices are required to submit quarterly reports to the Department of Education on the implementation of Catch-Up Fridays.

1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

2. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Why is there a need for Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays is essential to
respond to low proficiency levels in
reading and the urgent need to
intensify Values, Health, and Peace
Education. It supports the goals
outlined in the MATATAG: Bansang
Makabata, Batang Makabansa agenda,
and the Eight-Point Socioeconomic
Agenda.

3. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
What is the purpose of Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays is implemented to help
address learning gaps and reinforce
foundational, social, and relevant skills
necessary to successfully implement the
basic education curriculum. It aligns with
the National Learning Recovery Program
and focuses on the National Reading
Program, Values, Health, and Peace
Education.

4. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?
Catch-Up Fridays will begin on
January 12, 2024, and will be
implemented across elementary and
secondary schools and community
learning centers nationwide.

5. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?
All Fridays in January shall be devoted to DEAR.
During the kick-off on January 12, 2024, learners
shall be engaged in reading through the DEAR. On
January 19 and 26, while learners will be engaged in
reading through DEAR, the teachers not assigned as
reading facilitators will attend the training on the
implementation of Catch-up Fridays.
For January 26 which falls during the Mid-year break,
SDOs shall continue orienting teachers on Catch-up
Fridays. Learners may be encouraged to continue
DEAR at home.

6. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
What more do we expect to be happening
during the Fridays in January?
It shall also be used as a venue to
gather feedback from field
implementers on the guidelines of
Catch-up Fridays.

7. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will Catch-Up Fridays be structured?
All Fridays will be designated as
Catch-Up Fridays, with the first half of
the day on the National Reading
Program and the second half on
Values, Health, and Peace Education.
The Homeroom Guidance Program will
also be included.

8. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Reading
Values
Education
Health
Education
Peace
Education
Time Allotment for Each Learning Area
How will the time allotment for each
learning area be used?
The time allotment for
each learning area on a
Friday shall be used to
enhance learners’
knowledge and skills in
and appreciation of
reading, values, health,
and peace education.

9. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Who will facilitate Catch-Up Fridays?
Catch-Up Fridays will be facilitated by the same
teacher/s whose classes are scheduled on
Fridays, as outlined in the class programs. This
is where integrative teaching will come in. The
assigned teacher will have to integrate the
themes/subthemes for Values, Health, or Peace
Education into their assigned learning area. This
approach fosters a cohesive and interconnected
learning experience, ensuring that important
themes are woven into the different subject
matters.

10. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Sample Class Program for Grade 1 Learners in the Current K to 12 Curriculum
with Catch-up Friday for Single Shift
Time
No. of
Minutes
Friday
Original Time Schedule
for Monday to Thursday
Catch-up Fridays
7:10 – 7:20 10 Daily Routine
7:20 – 7:50 30 EsP First half of Fridays (140 minutes or 2
hours and 20 minutes)
- National Reading Program
7:50 – 8:20 30 Filipino
8:20 – 8:50 30 English
8:50 – 9:10 20 Recess
9:10 – 10:00 50 Mathematics
10:0 – 10:40 40 Araling Panlipunan Second half of Fridays (140 minutes or 2
hours and 20 minutes)
- Values Education
- Health Education
- Peace Education
- Homeroom Guidance Program
10:40 – 11:20 40 MAPEH
11:20 – 11:50 30 NRP
11:50 – 12:50 60 Lunch
12:50 – 1:20 30 NMP
1:20 – 2:00 40 HGP
Total 280 minutes (4 hours and 40 minutes)

11. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Will Catch-up Fridays Graded?
No, Catch-Up Fridays will not be
graded. The primary objective is to
reinforce learning.

12. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will teachers monitor individual
progress on Catch-Up Fridays?
Learners’ progress will be monitored
through Reflection Journals, where
they can articulate their thoughts
through writing, stories, journals,
personal essays, and other creative
expressions that reflect their unique
learning experiences.

13. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will Values, Health, and Peace Education be
integrated into Catch-Up Fridays?
An integrative approach will be employed,
using content from various learning areas
for developing reading skills and fostering
an understanding of values, health, and
peace-related concepts. Monthly themes
and subthemes aligned with the basic
education curricular framework will guide
these integrations.

14. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The time allotment for the NRP shall
give learners opportunities for reading
intervention and reading enhancement
through developmentally appropriate
reading materials.
How will the time allotment for
NRP be utilized?

15. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
What strategies will be employed during
Catch-Up Fridays?
Various strategies such as Drop
Everything and Read (DEAR), Read-A-
Thon and expert-led fora will be
utilized. The implementation will be
dynamic, engaging, and responsive to
the unique needs of learners.

16. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
How will teachers prepare for Catch-Up Fridays?
Teachers will engage in collaborative
expertise sessions through Learning
Action Cells (LAC) and other
professional development activities to
share effective practices and prepare
materials for the successful
implementation of Catch-Up Fridays.

17. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Shall stakeholders be engaged to support
Catch-up Fridays?
Schools are highly encouraged to
forge and strengthen stakeholder
engagement to gather support and
ensure the sustainability of Catch-up
Fridays. Stakeholders may share their
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18. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Who shall primarily be responsible for
supervising the implementation of Catch-up
Fridays?
The school heads shall be primarily responsible
for supervising the implementation of Catch-up
Fridays.
The Curriculum and Learning Management
Division (CLMD) and Curriculum
Implementation Division (CID) shall collaborate
to ensure compliance of schools of its
implementation.

19. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Quarterly reports from the regional offices
shall be submitted to the DepEd Central
Office, Curriculum and Teaching (CT)
Strand, through the Bureau of Learning
Delivery (BLD) for assessment and
evaluation of the program.
What reports are required to be submitted by
the regional office regarding Catch-up Fridays
implementation?

20. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
For inquiries and other concerns, please
contact the Office of the Director of the
Bureau of Learning Delivery,
Department of Education Central Office,
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig
City through email at
bld.od@deped.gov.ph or at telephone
numbers (02) 8637-4346 or 8637-4347.

21. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Thank
you!