This document outlines guidelines and policies for virtual learning during COVID-19. It establishes that schools should have board-approved plans of action and safety protocols to support student learning remotely. This includes teaching modalities, budgets, and health measures. It provides detailed guidelines for students, parents and teachers regarding online etiquette, attendance, participation and responsibilities during virtual synchronous learning sessions. Students are expected to be present, engaged, and follow schedules, while maintaining proper online conduct. Parents are given tips for participating in online meetings respectfully. Overall, the document aims to facilitate effective and disciplined remote learning through establishing virtual learning policies and procedures.

1. July 18, 2020

2. Rationale
• Our school/system
should prepare a board-
approved PROGRAM
OF ACTIONS and
policies to be adopted
during COVID times.

3. This plan should be
based on resilience
principles that support
student learning that
includes adequate
budget, teaching-learning
modalities, as well as
safety and health protocol
to mitigate and prevent
the spread of the

4. Rationale
Every school shall
maintain discipline
inside the school
campus as well as
outside the school
premises when pupils or
students are engaged in
activities authorized by
the school.
(Authority to maintain school discipline (D.O.
No. 92, s. 1992)

5. Adaptation of The RCBNES Distance Learning School
Program

6. VIRTUAL SYCHRONOUS LEARNING
A. BEFORE
1. Exude proper grooming.
2. Mute your computer / device
audio upon entering the online
class and unmute it if you will be
talking.
3. Set your full name during
online class.
4. Use the official e-mail
address provided by the school.

7. VIRTUAL SYCHRONOUS
LEARNING
A. BEFORE
5. In case of absence notify
the adviser.
6. Virtual presence is required
during online class as a
concrete proof of attendance.
7. Follow class schedule
religiously.

8. VIRTUAL SYCHRONOUS
LEARNING
A. BEFORE
8. Enter the online class by
schedule.
9. A Learning Partner’s
assistance is needed in the
preschool and primary
level, but is optional in
higher grade levels.

9. VIRTUAL SYCHRONOUS
LEARNING
B. During
1. Start with a prayer.
2. Observe proper
learning etiquettes.
3. Stay focused.

10. VIRTUAL SYCHRONOUS
LEARNING
B. During
4. Have the paper, pen,
notebooks beside you to
write important notes and
textbooks for your
reference.
5. Stay muted throughout
the duration of the online

11. VIRTUAL SYCHRONOUS
LEARNING
B. During
6. Always be respectful. Use
appropriate language during
class interaction.
7. Video recording, screen
recording or capturing photos
during online class is strictly
prohibited.

12. VIRTUAL SYCHRONOUS
LEARNING
C. After
1. Finish all tasks
according to schedule
and submit pertinent
requirements on time.
2. Review notes for
learning activities.

13. VIRTUAL SYCHRONOUS
LEARNING
C. After
3. Check
communications
platform regularly
(email, Messenger
Chat, Facebook &
RCBNES E- learning)
4. End the class with a

14. ONLINE ETIQUETTE FOR
PARENTS
A. Online Meetings:
1. Treat others online as you
would like to be treated. If you
or your kids are ever in doubt
about how to handle an online
situation always revert back to
this rule. The right course of
action will become crystal

15. ONLINE ETIQUETTE FOR
PARENTS
2. Double check before
you hit ‘post’. Pay
attention to typos,
grammar and most
importantly tone these
all help to create an
impression of your digital

16. ONLINE ETIQUETTE FOR
PARENTS
3. Don’t say something
online that you wouldn’t say
to someone’s face. If you
have an issue with
someone, don’t raise it
online. In person is always
best.

17. ONLINE ETIQUETTE FOR
PARENTS
4. There is a polite way of
sharing your opinion online
without attacking or abusing
others. Harassing or
attacking others online aka
‘flaming’ is not acceptable
at all.

18. ONLINE ETIQUETTE FOR
PARENTS
5. Be aware of strong
language, all caps, and
exclamation points. Typing in
caps means you are shouting.
It is OK to use a word here or
there but don’t do it all the
time. It is aggressive and hard

19. ONLINE ETIQUETTE FOR
PARENTS
6. Be careful with humor and
sarcasm. Certainly you
shouldn’t avoid being funny.
We love to see your
personality shine through in
online classes. Many of our
teachers are exceptionally
funny too. Make sure that it is
clear you are being funny and

20. ONLINE ETIQUETTE FOR
PARENTS
7. Don’t post or share (even
privately) inappropriate material.
8. Cite your sources. Whenever you
are sharing an idea that originated
from someone else (even if it is not
word for word), it is good practice to
cite that source.
9. Keep Messages and Posts
Positive and Truthful.

21. Please Take Note of the following:
1. The rules and regulations stipulated
in our student handbook will still be
used as reinforcement and guide to
establish positive virtual learning
environment for our learners.
2. Any revision or update in the
provisions of our student handbook
will be properly communicated to our
parents.
3. The safety and security of our
students, parents, employees and the

22. God bless!
Thank You!