Frequently Asked Questions

“There are four priorities for school systems: maintaining health and safety of students, staff, and the community; maximizing student learning and thriving; supporting teachers and staff; and establishing a sound operational and financial foundation.

In each case, we believe that issues regarding equity—that is, ensuring that the needs of the most vulnerable are met—should be front and center, both during the closure and after students return to school.”

QUESTIONS LIST:

How do you combine working with students on-site and students online from home?

There will continue to be both synchronous and asynchronous learning with some changes:

Synchronous learning is when students interact with their teachers through class meetings (start and end of the school day) whole or small-group lessons, “office hours (OH)” which are individual or small-group consultations with teachers. These involve both those in school and those at home (via zoom). Teachers will determine whether whole group or small-group instruction and facilitation of activities is most appropriate and effective.

Every classroom set-up includes a monitor hooked up to a speaker so that students at home can communicate with the teacher and classmates depending upon the class activity.

Asynchronous learning is when students access their learning through reading materials (required books and compilations) videos, links, and assigned activities and are expected to work more independently and then turn in their work on time.

On-site independent study and work time is similar to asynchronous work. But the advantages of real-time student-teacher interaction will be maximized. We know individual student’s needs well enough to prescribe what works best for them.

See important guidelines for Student Work.

Our faculty and staff are more committed than ever to providing your children with high-quality learning experiences whether in school or while physically distanced from one another. CoL@Home Hybrid continues to require an all-hands-on-deck effort with our faculty, a lean but efficient tech team and admin support staff with this “new” combination of the hands-on and virtual format of our school curriculum.

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Will my child be on a screen all day long?

Absolutely not. The amount of screen time will vary by the child’s age and grade. We have designed teaching and learning plans that are developmentally appropriate. Breaks, off-screen time, wellness, physical activity, and regular whole group, small group, and one-to-one check-ins are all part of the design of our educational program.

What if my child, or I, require technology support during CoL@Home?

The CoL@Home Help Desk will be open to support students and families from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. You can email info@colf.edu.ph for tech support-related questions or issues.

How can I support my child/ren during CoL@Home?

We understand that a shift to long-term hybrid program requires all members of our community—students, teachers, and families alike—to make adjustments, be flexible, and respond to what we are learning. We also know that a strong partnership between school and home remains essential to supporting each child. We are all available to guide students and families as we launch and continually refine CoL Hybrid.

What are the health and safety protocols for on-site days?

COVID-19: safe schools
To help schools stay open and safe, teachers, school staff, parents and students should follow the ‘do it all’ approach to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
  • Maintain a distance of at least 1 metre
  • Keep hands clean
  • Wear a mask indoors when immune system is weak or in early or recovering stages of colds and cough
  • Cover coughs and sneezes when not wearing a mask
  • Open windows and doors to ventilate classrooms and common areas
  • Get vaccinated when it’s your turn
  • Remember to stay home when you are feeling unwell or have been exposed to a family or household member who is sick.

Everyone can play their part to keep schools open and safe.

Above are the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) in regard to keeping school safe at this time when Covid 19 is still a major health risk for all.

We fully support the “do-it-all” approach and we can only do so successfully with your cooperation.

Please refer to the Detailed Guidelines “Parents COL Hybrid Health, Safety and Student Work Guidelines“.

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