The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday some guidelines for the upcoming school year 2024-2025.
Here’s a breakdown of the key information based on the 16-page Department Order (DO) 009, series of 2024, signed by Vice President and outgoing Education Secretary Sara Duterte.
Important Dates
- Opening of Classes: July 29, 2024
- Enrollment Period: July 3 to 26, 2024
- Brigada Eskwela: July 22 to 27, 2024
- Oplan Balik Eskwela: July 22 to August 2, 2024
- Midyear School Break: November 25 to 29, 2024
- Christmas Break: December 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025
- Resumption of Classes: January 2, 2025
- End of School Year (EOSY): April 15, 2025
- National Learning Camp and EOSY Activities: May 19 to June 6, 2025
There are a total of 173 class days based on the DepEd Monthly School Calendar of Activities for SY 2024-2025.
Learning Modalities
In-person learning remains the primary method, emphasizing the importance of real-time teacher-student interaction. Blended learning and full distance learning are still options, as per Department Order 44 series of 2022.
If in-person classes are suspended due to disasters or emergencies, schools will switch to blended learning mode. Teachers will provide home learning tasks tailored to students’ needs, along with learning modules and home learning plans.
Assessment Guidelines
Regular formative and summative assessments will be conducted throughout the year to monitor student progress. These include the following:
- Early Childhood Development Checklist
- Philippine Informal Reading Inventory Test
- Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment
- Rapid Math Assessment
- National Learning Camp Assessment
- Multifactored Assessment Tool
According to DepEd, private schools, state/local universities, and colleges may adopt these guidelines and must report any deviations to their respective regional offices.
These comprehensive guidelines ensure that the academic year runs smoothly while prioritizing the safety and learning needs of students and stakeholders.
