DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION

Why is there a need for Catch-Up Fridays?

Catch-Up Fridays is essential to

respond to low proficiency levels in
reading and the urgent need to
intensify Values, Health, and Peace
Education. It supports the goals
outlined in the MATATAG: Bansang
Makabata, Batang Makabansa agenda,
and the Eight-Point Socioeconomic
Agenda.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
What is the purpose of Catch-Up Fridays?

Catch-Up Fridays is implemented to help

address learning gaps and reinforce
foundational, social, and relevant skills
necessary to successfully implement the
basic education curriculum. It aligns with
the National Learning Recovery Program
and focuses on the National Reading
Program, Values, Health, and Peace
Education.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?

Catch-Up Fridays will begin on

Ja n ua r y 12, 2024, and
will
implemented across elementary be
secondary schools and community and
learning centers nationwide.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
When will Catch-Up Fridays be implemented?
All Fridays in J a n u a r y shall be devoted to DEAR.

During the kick-off on J a n u a r y 12, 2024, learners

shall be engaged in reading through the DEAR. On
J a n u a r y 19 and 26, while learners will be engaged in
reading through D EA R , the teachers not assigned as
reading facilitators will attend the training on the
implementation of Catch-up Fridays.
For J a n u a r y 26 which falls during the Mid-year break,
S D O s shall continue orienting teachers on Catch-up
Fridays. Learners may be encouraged to continue
D EAR at home.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
What more do we expect to be happening
during the Fridays in January?

It shall also be used as a venue to

gather feedback from field
implementers on the guidelines of
Catch-up Fridays.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
How will Catch-Up Fridays be structured?

All Fridays will be designated as

Catch-Up Fridays, with the first half of
the day on the National Reading
Program and the second half on
Values, Health, and Peace Education.
The Homeroom Guidance Program will
also be included.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
 How will the time allotment for each
learning area be used?
Reading The time allotment for
each learning area on a
Values
Education Friday shall be used to
enhance learners’
Health
Education knowledge and skills in
and appreciation of
Peace
Education reading, values, health,
and peace education.

Time Allotment for Each Learning Area

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
Who will facilitate Catch-Up Fridays?

Catch-Up Fridays will be facilitated by the same

teacher/s whose classes are scheduled on
Fridays, as outlined in the class programs. This
is where integrative teaching will come in. The
assigned teacher will have to integrate the
themes/subthemes for Values, Health, or Peace
Education into their assigned learning area. This
approach fosters a cohesive and interconnected
learning experience, ensuring that important
themes are woven into the different subject
matters.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
 Sample Class Program for Grade 1 Learners in the Current K to 12 Curriculum
with Catch-up Friday for Single Shift
Friday
Time No. of
Original Time Schedule Catch-up Fridays
Minutes
for Monday to Thursday
7:10 – 7:20 10 Daily Routine
7:20 – 7:50 30 EsP First half of Fridays (140 minutes or
7:50 – 8:20 30 Filipino 2 hours and 20 minutes)
8:20 – 8:50 30 English - National Reading Program
8:50 – 9:10 20 Recess
9:10 – 10:00 50 Mathematics
10:0 – 10:40 40 Araling Panlipunan Second half of Fridays (140 minutes or 2
10:40 – 11:20 40 MAPEH hours and 20 minutes)
11:20 – 11:50 30 NRP - Values Education
11:50 – 12:50 60 Lunch - Health Education
12:50 – 1:20 30 NMP - Peace Education
1:20 – 2:00 40 HGP - Homeroom Guidance Program
Total 280 minutes (4 hours and 40 minutes)

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
 Will Catch-up Fridays Graded?

No, Catch-Up Fridays will not be

graded. The primary objective is to
reinforce learning.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
How will teachers monitor individual
progress on Catch-Up Fridays?

Learners’ progress will be monitored

through Reflection Journals, where
they can articulate their thoughts
through writing, stories, journals,
personal essays, and other creative
expressions that reflect their unique
learning experiences.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
How will Values, Health, and Peace Education be
integrated into Catch-Up Fridays?

An integrative approach will be employed,

using content from various learning areas
for developing reading skills and fostering
an understanding of values, health, and
peace-related concepts. Monthly themes
and subthemes aligned with the basic
education curricular framework will guide
these integrations.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
 How will the time allotment for
NRP be utilized?

The time allotment for the NRP shall

give learners opportunities for reading
intervention and reading enhancement
through developmentally appropriate
reading materials.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
What strategies will be employed during
Catch-Up Fridays?

Various strategies such as Drop

Everything and Read (DEAR), Read-A-
Thon and expert-led fora will be
utilized. The implementation will be
dynamic, engaging, and responsive to
the unique needs of learners.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
How will teachers prepare for Catch-Up Fridays?

Teachers will engage in collaborative

expertise sessions through Learning
Action Cells (LAC) and other
professional development activities to
share effective practices and prepare
materials for the successful
implementation of Catch-Up Fridays.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
Shall stakeholders be engaged to support
Catch-up Fridays?

Schools are highly encouraged to

forge and strengthen stakeholder
engagement to gather support and
ensure the sustainability of Catch-up
Fridays. Stakeholders may share their
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DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
Who shall primarily be responsible for
supervising the implementation of Catch-up
Fridays?
The school heads shall be primarily responsible
for supervising the implementation of Catch-up
Fridays.

The Curriculum and Learning Management

Division (CLMD) and Curriculum
Implementation Division (CID) shall collaborate
to ensure compliance of schools of its
implementation.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
What reports are required to be submitted by
the regional office regarding Catch-up Fridays
implementation?

Quarterly reports from the regional offices

shall be submitted to the DepEd Central
Office, Curriculum and Teaching (CT)
Strand, through the Bureau of Learning
Delivery (BLD) for assessment and
evaluation of the program.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
For inquiries and other concerns, please
contact the Office of the Director of the
Bureau of Learning Delivery,
Department of Education Central Office,
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig
City through email at
bld.od@deped.gov.ph or at telephone
numbers (02) 8637-4346 or 8637-4347.

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION
 Thank
you!

DEPARTMENT O F EDUCATION