DepEd Leyte steps up preparation for school opening

TACLOBAN CITY, May 17 (PNA) -- The Department of Education (DepED) Leyte division is optimistic of smooth opening of classes on June 13, as they step up preparations for the full implementation of kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (K to 12) program.

DepED Leyte field office has launched their 30-day countdown for the schools opening on May 13.

Schools division superintendent Ronilo Al Firmo said they have been regularly coordinating with the Department of Public Works and Highways on the construction of new school buildings.

“I am happy to report that 98 of the 116 schools that will implement senior high school program have already completed new school buildings. Majority of the remaining buildings will be finished before the class opening as committed by the DPWH and school officials,” Firmo told PNA.

He added that amid delays in the construction of the additional school building, the department has prepared a contingency plan.

Included in the plan is the conversion of laboratories and libraries as temporary learning rooms.

The department is now on the process of screening 578 teachers that will handle senior high school classes.

Teachers started their training for senior high school on Monday for the core topics.

The K to 12 program covers kindergarten and 12 years of basic education - six years of primary education, four years of junior high school, and two years of senior high school to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship. (PNA)
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