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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Schools Division of Tarlac Province
CORAZON C. AQUINO HIGH SCHOOL
Pob. 3, Gerona, Tarlac

SHIFT of CLASSES NOT ADVISABLE

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A Position Paper Presented to
Department of Senior High School
Corazon C. Aquino High School
Gerona Tarlac

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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the subject
English for Academic and Professional Purposes EAPP

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NAME OF STUDENT
November 2022
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Shift of Classes Not Advisable?

by: Milanie O. Nool (2019)
Introduction
Yes or No? This is a question that until now leaves the public
clueless about to when the Department of Education (DepEd)

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changes its mind to listen to the battle cry of students nationwide.
should be
attention However, Commision on Higher Education (CHED) in the universities
grabbing
and colleges in Metro, Manila especially University of the Philippines
and University of Sto. Tomas already shifted the start of the classes
from June to August. Republic Act No. 7797, which sets the school
calendar to a maximum of 220 class days. Therefore, as long as this
covers the days needed as mandated by the Department of Education
institution’s discretion may be manifested if it is approved by its
school’s division. It is arguable to state that shift of classes inlfuence
the adjustments and time management of learners that would bring
learning and experiences among learners.

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In the survey conducted by DEBATE.org 33% say yes and 67% say
Statistical Data,
write no. Moreover, Eagle News.ph stated that Thailand and the
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Philippines are the two countries that start classes in June. People
responded that one must try. That part of progress is change. Be
mindful of course that when the classes be moved on August,
students will sacrifice more since the classrooms are not designed for
hot dry season. Climate change has a big factor of this decision in the
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making. “Different school openings, as long as within the boundaries
of law is acceptable and as a matter of fact actually already exists”.
Interview with Chairperson Patricia Licuanan (CHED) “We don’t have plans to move
experts
the calendar as of this time” Briones (Manila, Bulletin) The statement
of two personality did not contradict since Licuanan mentioned that
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the school should have had 220 class days at least every school year.
On the other hand, moving the start of classes to August means
extension of days up to summer that cannot withstand by younger
learners due to extreme heat that Philippines has every summer.

StudentVoices a group of class blog worried that they may not

Testimonies have their summer anymore, and one elementary learners
then
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interviewed by GMA network sometime last year that become popular
with his exclaimed “hindi kami waterproof”. Amidst the conflicts it all
depends on the students involved. It is still their choice to make the
best things better for everyone.
The shift of classes if it is a yes or no is everybody’s concern.

Course of Actions
Restatement of The advantage of changing the start of classes will be aligned to
your
introduction international academic calendar.

Conclusion
Having said that, when this request be approved it also means
that one has to go to class during the hottest month of the year where
not all the classrooms are well ventilated. It is with a heart that those
who are in power will see to it that they look the point of views of
some who also wanted this classes be move, or for every class
suspension equivalent to days that need to pay as replacement of the
lost times. Institution should look for alternatives like putting more
equipment to combat heat if this the mere concern of the problem. Or
let learners and students be on flood and under heavy rains. In the
end, the main concern here is “Para sa Bata, Para sa Bayan’ saan
ka?

Powerful
statement,
a quote, a
tag line, or
question
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