The Primer on the Flexible Learning Options (FLOs) of the University of Perpetual Help is designed to help parents and students to understand flexible learning processes for the Basic Education Department.

1. Primer on the
UPHSD
Flexible Learning Options
(FLOs)
for Students and Parents in
Basic Education
SY 2020-2021

2. The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA acknowledges the difficulties posed by
the continuing spread of Covid 19 to the delivery of instruction in all levels. True to its
commitment to provide quality education to the learners in this critical time, UPHSD
is embarking on its Flexible Learning Options (FLO) and implementing an online
distance learning (ODL) plan for the first semester, School Year 2020-2021.
Mindful of its mission to produce Perpetualites who are “Helpers of God”
and who contribute to nation building, the University strives to continue to provide
quality instruction through various forms and formats so students can develop
essential competencies in the safety of their homes.
The guidelines contained in this Primer provide guidance to students and their
parents on the implementation of the online distance education of the University
through flexible learning options and modalities. However, details and
announcements are communicated to the students and their parents by their
respective departments. Challenges are expected to emerge at the onset of its
implementation, but we hope that these will encourage students to become more
responsible, responsive and self-directed. We further hope to inspire the faculty to
explore engaging and innovative ways to deliver the curriculum through more
authentic learning tasks and experiences.
It is our fondest prayer that students continue to value their education and learn as
best as they could, despite the constraints of the current learning modalities and their
personal circumstances.
FOREWORD
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3. ONLINE
LEARNING
• The University utilizes a Learning
Management System (LMS) with
features that are well-suited for long-term
online learning.
• The virtual classrooms will use both face-
to-face (F2F) online classes and self-
paced instructional modules.
• Each class will be placed under the care
and supervision of an adviser who will
meet with the students at the start and
end of each day.
• Once the situation improves and the
community quarantine measures are
lifted, blended learning will be
implemented. With their parents’
permission, students can report back to
school for lessons inside their
classrooms. Until such time, interactions
shall be virtual.
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4. MODES OF DELIVERY
MODULES
• Self-paced instructional modules
organized in learning packets in print
or digital format which are uploaded
in the LMS (asynchronous)
• For students with limited or no
internet connectivity, modules may be
picked up in school or sent by courier
• Designed with learning outcomes, a
pre-activity, learning tasks, and a
post-assessment
• Students will work independently on
learning modules at their own pace
but would need to submit these on or
before the deadline set by the teacher
• Teachers are available for
consultation at designated times
VIRTUAL
CLASSES
• Face to face (F2F) online classes
facilitated by a teacher at an
established time with students
engaged in learning experiences
in real-time (synchronous)
• Held via Microsoft
Teams/Zoom/Google Meet
• 30-40 mins (Grade School), 60
mins (JHS) and 60-120 mins
(SHS)
• Screen time is regulated and
learning areas are taught in
alternating days to avoid the risk
of having health issues related to
spending too much time on
screen
• Recorded and uploaded for
students’ access, if necessary
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5. REQUIRED
SUBJECTS
• The tables on the following pages reflect the
required subjects according to the curriculum
set by the Department of Education (DepEd).
• Subjects will be taught by focusing on
developing the essential understandings and
critical skills as stipulated in DepEd’s Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC).
• Formative, summative and authentic
assessments will be utilized to evaluate the
learners’ performance through the
accomplishment of modules, online
quizzes/worksheets, quarterly examinations,
individual or group projects and participation
in fora.
• Grading will be based on DepEd’s directives
but would primarily give emphasis on the
learners’ acquisition of knowledge, skills and
values rather than giving numerical
equivalent to their performance.
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6. GRADE SCHOOL
Kinder Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6
Mother Tongue
Filipino
English/ Language
Reading
Science
Mathematics
Araling Panlipunan
Home Economics and Livelihood
Education
Music, Arts and Physical Education
Filipino Christian Living
Computer Education
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7. JUNIOR BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL
Core Subjects Grade
7
Grade
8
Grade
9
Grade
10
Filipino
English
Science
Mathematics
Araling Panlipunan
Music, Arts and Physical
Education
Technology and Livelihood
Education
Values Education/ Filipino
Christian Living
Computer Education
Citizenship Advancement
Training 1/Aerospace Cadet
of the Philippines
Business Subjects
Grade 7 Grade 8
Basic
Entrepreneurship
Management
Personality
Development
Bookkeeping
Grade 9 Grade 10
Marketing Foreign Language
Basic Finance Micro Business
Venture
Social
Entrepreneurship
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8. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grade 11
First Semester Second Semester
All Strands • Oral Communication
• Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik
sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino
• 21st Century Literature from the
Philippines and the World
• General Mathematics
• Earth and Life Science
• Personal Development
• Physical Education and Health 1
• English for Academic and
Professional Purposes
• Filipino Christian Living
• Earth Science
• Reading and Writing Skills
• Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba’t
Ibang Teksto Tungo sa
Pananaliksik
• The Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions
• Statistics and Probability
• Understanding Culture, Society
and Politics
• Physical Education and Health 2
• Filipino Christian Living 2
• Research 1: Qualitative
• Disaster Readiness and Risk
Reduction (STEM)
• Physical Science (Non-STEM)
Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional
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9. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grade 11
First Semester Second Semester
Academic Track
• ABM • Applied Economics • Fundamentals of
Accountancy, Business
and Management
• STEM • Pre-Calculus • Basic Calculus
• HUMMS • Creative Writing • Creative Nonfiction: The
Literary Essay
Pre-Baccalaureate
Maritime Specialization
• Pre-Calculus
• Introduction to Marine
Career
• General Chemistry 1
• Introduction to Marine
Engineering
• Basic Calculus
Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional
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10. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grade 12
First Semester Second Semester
All
Strands
• Media and
Information
Literacy
• Filipino sa Piling
Larangan
• Entrepreneurship
• Physical Education
and Health 3
• Practical Research 2
• Filipino Christian
Living 3
• Introduction to the
Philosophy of the Human
Person
• Physical Education and
Health 4
• Filipino Christian Living 4
• Empowerment
Technologies
• Inquiries, Investigations
and Immersion
• Work Immersion,
Research, Career
Advocacy, Culminating
Activity
Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional
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11. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grade 12
First Semester Second Semester
Academic Track
ABM • Business Finance
• Organization and
Management
• Fundamentals of
Accountancy,
Business and
Management
• Business Math
• Business Ethics and
Social Responsibility
• Principles of
Marketing
STEM • General Physics 1
• General Chemistry 1
• General Biology 1
• General Physics 2
• General Chemistry 2
• General Biology 2
Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional
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12. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grade 12
First Semester Second Semester
Academic Track
• HUMSS • Introduction to World
Religions and Belief Systems
• Disciplines and Ideas in the
Social Sciences
• Trends, Networks and Critical
Thinking in the 21st Century
• Philippine Politics and
Governance
• Community Engagement,
Solidarity and Citizenship
• Disciplines and Ideas in the
Applied Social Sciences
• General
Academic
• Organization and
Management
• Humanities 2
• Social Science 1
• Disaster Readiness and Risk
Reduction 2
• Elective 1
• Elective 2
Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional
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13. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grade 12
First Semester Second Semester
Arts and Design
Track
• Physical and Personal Development in
the Arts
• Leadership and Management in
Different Arts Fields
• Integrating the Elements and
Principles of Organization in the Arts
• Developing Filipino Identity in the
Arts
• Apprenticeship and
Exploration of Different Fields
Sports Track
• Physical
Education
• Sports Officiating and Activity
Management
• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Fitness, Sports and Recreation
Leadership
• Psychosocial Aspects of Sports and
Exercise
• Fitness Testing and Exercise
• Programming
• Practicum
Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional
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14. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – Grade 12
First Semester Second Semester
TVL Track
• ICT • Animation 3
• Computer Programming 3
• Animation 4
• Computer Programming 4
• Home
Economics
• Food and Beverages Services 1
• Tourism and Promotion
Services 1
• Food and Beverages Services 2
• Tourism and Promotion
Services 2
• Industrial
Arts
• Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning 3
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3
• Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning 4
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4
Pre-Baccalaureate
Maritime
Specialization
• General Physics 1
• Introduction to Maritime
Safety
• General Physics 2
Legend: Red – Core Green - Applied Violet-Specialized Pink- Institutional
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15. GRADE SCHOOL
SAMPLE
SCHEDULE
Kinder
Teachers and
learners meet online
synchronously and
provide significant
interaction with the
other members of
the class.
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16. GRADE SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Grades 1 to 3
The class schedule
provides time for
independent work for
learners to focus on their
tasks.
Screen time is regulated
and learning areas are
taught in alternating days
to avoid the risk of
having health issues
related to too much time
on screen.
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17. GRADE SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Grades 4 to 6
To monitor if the
learners are on task, the
schedule has a
consultation time with
the teacher/s which may
be done by the class as a
whole or on a one-on-
one basis.
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18. JUNIOR BUSINESS HIGH
SCHOOL SAMPLE SCHEDULE
During this new normal when physical
classes are not allowed, teachers meet their
students during distance online classes.
Classes with asterisks mean synchronous
meetings via Microsoft Teams/Zoom/Google
Meet. Classes without asterisks mean
asynchronous/offline activities. Self-paced
learning modules are provided to students
which are made available either through the
LMS or through learning packets to be
picked up by parents/guardians in school.
Legend: with *=synchronous; without *=asynchronous
7:50-8:00 *Class
Adviser’s
Time
*Class
Adviser’s
Time
*Class
Adviser’s
Time
*Class
Adviser’s
Time
*Class
Adviser’s
Time
8:00-9:00 *Class 1 Class 1 *Class 1 *Class 1 Class 1
9:00-10:00 Class 2 *Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2
10:00-10:20 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
10:20-11:20 Class 3 *Class 3 *Class 3 *Class 3 Class 3
11:20-12:20 *Class 4 *Class 4 *Class 4 Class 4 Class 4
12:20-1:00 LUNCH
BREAK
LUNCH
BREAK
LUNCH
BREAK
LUNCH
BREAK
LUNCH
BREAK
1:00-2:00 Class 5 Class 5 Class 5 *Class 5 Class 5
2:00-3:00 *Class 6 Class 6 *Class 6 Class 6 *Class 6
3:00-4:00 *Class 7 *Class 7 Class 7 *Class 7 *Class 7
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19. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Academic Track
Grade 11
All subjects with one (1) hour allotment
will have synchronous learning where
virtual class discussion will be made. All
subjects which are for 2-3 hours will
have an hour of synchronous learning
while subjects which are for 4-5 hours
are given two (2) hours of synchronous
learning. The remaining hours will be
utilized for asynchronous learning and
consultations. Classes are strategically
scheduled to protect students from
being too exposed to computers or
gadgets. Moreover, they are given
enough time to work on their tasks
offline and at their own pace. 19

20. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
PBM Track
Grade 11
All subjects with one (1) hour
allotment will have synchronous
learning where virtual class discussion
will be made. All subjects which are for
2-3 hours will have an hour of
synchronous learning while subjects
which are for 4-5 hours are given two
(2) hours of synchronous learning. The
remaining hours will be utilized for
asynchronous learning and
consultations. Classes are strategically
scheduled to protect students from
being too exposed to computers or
gadgets. Moreover, they are given
enough time to work on their tasks
offline and at their own pace. 20

21. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Academic Track
Grade 12
All subjects with one (1) hour allotment
will have synchronous learning where
virtual class discussion will be made. All
subjects which are for 2-3 hours will
have an hour of synchronous learning
while subjects which are for 4-5 hours
are given two (2) hours of synchronous
learning. The remaining hours will be
utilized for asynchronous learning and
consultations. Classes are strategically
scheduled to protect students from
being too exposed to computers or
gadgets. Moreover, they are given
enough time to work on their tasks
offline and at their own pace.
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22. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC/ARTS&DESIGN/SPORTS
TRACK
Grade 12
All subjects with one (1) hour allotment
will have synchronous learning where
virtual class discussion will be made. All
subjects which are for 2-3 hours will
have an hour of synchronous learning
while subjects which are for 4-5 hours
are given two (2) hours of synchronous
learning. The remaining hours will be
utilized for asynchronous learning and
consultations. Classes are strategically
scheduled to protect students from
being too exposed to computers or
gadgets. Moreover, they are given
enough time to work on their tasks
offline and at their own pace.
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23. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
TVL and PBM TRACK
Grade 12
All subjects with one (1) hour allotment
will have synchronous learning where
virtual class discussion will be made. All
subjects which are for 2-3 hours will
have an hour of synchronous learning
while subjects which are for 4-5 hours
are given two (2) hours of synchronous
learning. The remaining hours will be
utilized for asynchronous learning and
consultations. Classes are strategically
scheduled to protect students from
being too exposed to computers or
gadgets. Moreover, they are given
enough time to work on their tasks
offline and at their own pace.
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24. NUMBER OF
CLASSES AND
MODULES
Grades 1 to 6
Subjects # of Online
Classes per
Week
# of
Modules
per
Week
Filipino 2 1
English 2 1
Math 2 1
Science 2 1
Araling Panlipunan 2 1
MAPEH 2 1
Filipino Christian Living 2 1
Home Economics and
Livelihood Education
2 1
Computer Education 2 1
TOTAL
Kindergarten 14 8
Grades 1 to 3 16 8
Grades 4 to 6 18 9
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25. NUMBER OF
CLASSES AND
MODULES
Grades 7-10
Subjects # of Online
Classes per
Week
# of
Modules per
Week
Filipino 2 1
English 2 1
Math 2 1
Science 2 1
Araling Panlipunan 2 1
MAPEH 2 1
TLE 2 1
Values Education 1 1
Computer Education 1 1
Business High Subjects 1 1
TOTAL
Grade 7 17 12
Grade 8 17 12
Grade 9 17 12
Grade 10 17 14
Classes that meet four times in a
week will only have two
synchronous meetings and 2
asynchronous meetings with their
teachers. Those classes that meet
three times a week will have two
synchronous meetings while those
that meet once a week will have
one synchronous meeting. The
rest are for asynchronous/ offline
activities.
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26. NUMBER OF
CLASSES
AND MODULES
Grades 11 and 12
(First Semester)
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27. • Parental supervision and guidance are crucial in helping learners
succeed in transitioning to distance or home-based learning.
Parents/guardians will take on a vital role in their child’s learning.
• Specifically, parents/guardians can provide their child critical
assistance and support the efforts of the school by:
• Setting up a well-lit and comfortable study space with the
technology needed and with clear background.
• Anticipating and being prepared for technical issues that may
happen.
• Ensuring that the child adheres to his/her class schedule.
• Keeping track of the child’s progress weekly.
• Maintaining an open line of communication with the child’s
teachers and calling the hotline or helpdesk, when necessary.
• During online class, parents of younger students should help set
up the device, access the learning management system and
monitor their child’s completion of online work and offline
activities, e.g. modules.
SUPPORT FROM PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
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28. CAPACITY AND CONNECTIVITY
• To be able to access the learning
management system or join
synchronous/online classes, students
must have a stable internet
connection of download speed from
2 to 3 Mbps. Gadgets (e.g. laptop or
desktop) must be equipped with an
audio headset and webcam for
virtual face-to-face (F2F) sessions.
• Tablets can also be used in place of a
laptop or desktop. Smartphones may
not be suitable for online learning.
The recommended basic configuration for gadgets which
will be used for online learning are as follows:
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29. SUPPORT FOR
PARENTS AND
GUARDIANS
• Should parents have concerns or clarifications, they can attend
the virtual orientation and question and answer sessions.
• Technical support will be available for the entire school year. For
urgent concerns regarding the modes of instructional delivery,
TechSupport can be reached through telephone no. 88710639 loc
214, 09955056955 or bently.roxas@perpetualdalta.edu.ph (Las
Piñas campus); (02)85844377 loc 132, trunk line (046) 4770602
loc 132 or inna.meilat@perpetualdalta.edu.ph; (Molino campus)
and (049)8341159 or dref.diamante@perpetualdalta.edu.ph
(Calamba campus)
• Practice sessions on the use of the learning management system
(LMS) will be scheduled during the first two weeks of August prior
to the opening of classes.
• Students will be oriented on how to access the activities
uploaded on the LMS and how to submit their completed work
through this online platform for grading. The teachers will also
conduct online classes through Microsoft Teams/ Google
Meet/Zoom so students can successfully transition to distance
online learning before the start of classes on August 17, 2020.
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30. SCHOOL WIDE
PRACTICE
SESSIONS
The practice sessions are open
to all basic education students
enrolled for SY 2020-2021.
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31. MENTORING CHATS WITH STUDENTS
To maintain the close relationship between learners and
teachers in the Grade School Department, the “My Own
Mentor” or M.O.M program will be launched beginning this
school year. Online one on one chats or group sessions via
Microsoft Teams between a learner or a group of learners and
the assigned mentor will be conducted within a pre-
determined schedule. Parents’ consent will be sought,
protocol on privacy and guidelines on netiquette will be
spelled out for this purpose. These online chats are intended
for goal setting and to check the well-being and academic
involvement of the learner.
In Senior High School, a Buddy System will be
launched and implemented. Pairs of students
will be responsible for monitoring each other’s
academic performance and well-being. This
system would promote camaraderie and develop
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32. Parents are essential partners of the school in the
education and formation of their children. Involvement
of parents at this time of pandemic will also be done
online.
MENTORING CHATS WITH PARENTS
They will be updated on the attendance,
daily activities, academic work load and
upcoming activities of their children through
electronic parent circulars.
Online Quarterly Parents’ Meeting
during the showing of grades will be an
avenue wherein helpful topics on
parenting and other important issues
will be the focus of the meetings.
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33. Parents’ orientation will be scheduled prior
to the opening of classes and will be held
online via Microsoft Teams. Parents will be
grouped by grade level. Topics covered
during the orientation will include an
orientation on the Flexible Learning
Options adopted by the Basic Education
Department. Special topics will feature
parenting skills to help their children who
are our students adapt to the new modes
of delivery. A forum will be conducted to
address parents’ concerns and issues.
The schedule of the fora will be
disseminated through a letter or
announcement posted on the University
website.
PARENTS’ ORIENTATION AND FORUM
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34. CHAPLAINCY SERVICES
The University instills Catholic tradition
and imbues Christian values in its
students. During this pandemic, the
chaplaincy will continue to offer
pastoral services and counselling, the
celebration of the sacraments, and
delivery of various spiritual activities
online. Retreats and recollections
which normally begin in the first
semester will be deferred to the latter
part of the school year when
conditions allow.
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35. GUIDANCE SERVICES
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Faced with the uncertainty about their future,
it is normal for many students to feel immense
stress amidst the COVID 19 pandemic.
To help students develop coping skills in this
critical time, the Guidance and Counselling
Office (GCO) will continue to deliver vital
services online to ensure students’ social,
emotional and mental well-being. These
online services include individual inventory via
Google Form, Information service, Online
Testing Assessment through Standardized
Assessment, Virtual Mental Health Support
and Counseling, Career Consultation,
Guidance Class, Support and Monitoring of
Targeted Groups and GCO Webinars.
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36. LIBRARY SERVICES
The library provides crucial support for the
academic learning of students. It has an
online subscription to EBSCO publishing
which is a collection of databases for
students’ research endeavors. This can be
accessed through the online services in the
University portal. The library likewise uses
the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
and offers Open Educational Resources
(OER) which can be accessed 24/7
anywhere and anytime through the links
http://perpetualdalta.edu.ph or
http://lpsa.perpetualdalta.edu.ph:8339/.
Library orientation for students will also
be conducted online.
OPAC
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37. ATTENDANCE
Daily attendance of students will be
monitored by the class adviser during
the homeroom period. Subject
teachers will submit a daily log of
attendance during synchronous F2F
sessions to the class adviser for
keeping track of student attendance.
Parents will be informed through email
if their child missed a class, several
classes or all of the classes scheduled
for the day.
Advisory classes, otherwise known as
homeroom periods, will be moderated by
the class adviser who manages the daily
check in time of the students. This period is
spent on discussion of school
announcements and specific class concerns.
Advisers can also take this opportunity to
engage the students, help them develop
positive social skills and ensure their overall
formation and well-being.
ADVISORY
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38. NET
ETIQUETTE
UPHSD subscribes to the principle that “Character Building
is Nation Building.” Hence, it is important for students to
observe proper decorum in a virtual learning environment.
Teachers and students are expected to interact amiably
and respectfully towards each other. Policies and
procedures stipulated in the Student Handbook are also
enforced in online classes. Hence, violations of any of the
behavioral expectations outlined below may result in the
removal of a student from an online class for a specific
period of time depending on the severity of the offense
which means the student is missing important academic
work.
1. Wear the collared white shirts/blouses (school uniform)
during MWF and the maroon Perpetual shirt on TTh.
2. Look presentable, neat and well-groomed.
3. Maintain good physical and mental health through
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39. NET
ETIQUETTE
4. Follow policies, rules and procedures set by the
class adviser and subject teacher.
5. Be courteous and polite when communicating
with your teachers, both in written and oral form.
Avoid inappropriate language.
6. Attend class regularly and punctually.
7. Participate actively in all online class discussions
or fora.
8. Complete tasks and assignments on time.
9. Avoid misrepresenting another student or teacher
or assuming the identity of another person by
using their LMS accounts without permission.
10. Your login credentials on the LMS should be kept
private and confidential.
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40. NET
ETIQUETTE
11. Refrain from reproducing course content including assessments,
emails, digital images, discussion threads in any form and to any other
server without the explicit written permission from the designated
school authority.
12. Sharing personal information that is embarrassing, illegal or
inappropriate or by writing, sending, downloading or displaying
anything that is inimical to the privacy and integrity of another
student or teacher is strictly discouraged. Private conversation is
prohibited on discussion fora or threads.
13. Refrain from engaging in the following acts of academic misconduct:
• Cheating. An act or attempted act of dishonesty, fraud or deceit in
an academic work.
• Plagiarism. Using another person’s ideas, designs, words or works
without appropriate consent and acknowledgement.
• Collusion. Assisting another person in committing academic
misconduct such as substituting for a test or completing an
assignment without the express requirement, consent or
knowledge of the teacher or assessor.
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41. CALENDAR
Grades 1 to 10 Date of Start Date of End
Term 1 August 17, 2020 December 18, 2020
Christmas Break December 19, 2020 January 3, 2021
Term 2 January 4, 2021 April 30, 2021
Grades 11 and 12 Date of Start Date of End
Semester 1 August 17, 2020 December 18, 2020
Christmas Break December 19, 2020 January 3, 2021
Semester 2 January 11, 2021 May 21, 2021
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42. A SHORT DAILY PRAYER TO MARY,
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP
Mother of Perpetual Help, you have been
blessed and favored by God. You became not
only the Mother of the Redeemer, but
Mother of the redeemed as well.
We come to you today as your loving
children. Watch over us and take care of us.
As you held the child Jesus in your loving
arms, so take us in your arms. Be a mother
ready at every moment to help us. For God
who is mighty has done great things for you,
and God’s mercy is from age to age on those
who love God.
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