Parental Consent and Waiver Form: (Name of School)
Parental Consent and Waiver Form: (Name of School)
Parental Consent and Waiver Form: (Name of School)
The [NAME OF SCHOOL] recently underwent a location risk assessment and school safety
assessment, and has received approval from the MBHTE-Basic Education, Ministry of Health, and the
BARMM IATF to conduct face-to-face classes. This affirms that our school is compliant with the
minimum public health standards set by the government.
In light of this, the [NAME OF SCHOOL] will participate in the pilot implementation of face-to-face
classes. This activity aims to further develop strategies, understand key considerations of
stakeholders, and identify resources required for the effective and efficient transition of learners from
distance learning to expanded face-to-face classes. This activity will be conducted for a maximum of
two months in schools that were carefully selected to be in areas classified as minimal risk from
COVID-19 and can offer diverse perspectives based on their local context and best practices.
DURATION
The pilot face-to-face classes will be held from FEBRUARY 14, 2022 to MARCH 11, 2022 every
[SCHEDULE OF CLASSES}, from [CLASS START] to [CLASS END].
BENEFITS
This activity will address difficulties of learners in learning independently through pure distance
learning and lack of access to technology and household resources. Moreover, our learners will
benefit in the future from the information from this activity.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Any information that will be given during the activity will be kept strictly confidential, and personal
information will be treated in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Be assured that
information about you or your child will not be shared outside of the implementation team. The
participant’s name will not be used when data from this activity will be analyzed.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Participation in this activity is voluntary. You or your child may decline to participate or to withdraw
from participation at any time for any reason. Declining or withdrawal of participation will not result to
any penalty, or loss of benefits or reduction of any basic right to which your child is entitled. If you or
your child decides to withdraw participation, kindly inform the teacher adviser of your child.
EXCLUSION (LIMITATIONS/INELIGIBILITY)
In accordance with the health and safety protocols, children with existing comorbidities should NOT
participate in the Pilot Implementation of Limited Face-to-Face Learning Modality. Children who tested
positive of COVID-19 or who have household members who tested positive of COVID-19 shall follow
the required quarantine period consistent with the latest national guidelines on Return to School /
Work Policies and as provided in Section 7.4.6 Strategy to Reintegrate of the Guidelines and must be
cleared by a licensed medical doctor before they may participate. The same applies to children who
tested positive during the actual implementation.
Parents/guardians shall sign a health form at the beginning of each school term confirming that their
child and/or any member of their household is not considered as a close contact, suspect, probable,
or confirmed COVID-19 case in the past fourteen (14) days, and does not experience any symptoms
related to COVID-19 such as, but not limited to, fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty
breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or
runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea before being permitted to participate in the limited face-to-
face classes.
As the parent or legal guardian of ______________________, I hereby acknowledge that I have been
informed of the details of the conduct of Pilot Implementation of Face-to-Face Learning Modality.
I understand that [NAME OF SCHOOL] shall implement the minimum public health standards set by
the government to minimize risk of the spread of COVID-19, but it cannot guarantee that my child will
not become infected with COVID-19, given that COVID-19 is highly contagious.
I understand that my child/ren’s in-person attendance in school will include associating with teachers,
fellow learners and school personnel, and other persons inside and outside of the school that may put
my child at risk of COVID-19 transmission, notwithstanding the precautions undertaken by the school.
I acknowledge that my child/ren’s participation in this activity is completely voluntary. While there
remains the risk of possible COVID- 19 transmission to my child/ren, and to the members of my
household, I freely assume the said risk and I permit my child/ren to attend school under this activity.
I am aware that symptoms of COVID-19 include, but are not limited to, fever or chills, cough,
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste
or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
I confirm that my child/ren currently has none of those symptoms, and is in good health. I will not allow
my child/ren to physically go to school to attend classes if my child/ren or any member of my
household develops any of the said symptoms or any other symptoms of illness that may or may not
be related to COVID-19. I will also inform the school and not allow my child/ren to attend face-to-face
classes if my child/ren or any of my household members tests positive for COVID-19. My child/ren
and I, with my household members, will follow the required health and safety protocols and
procedures adopted by the school and our community.
To the extent allowed by law and rules, I hereby agree to waive, release, and discharge any and all
claims, causes of action, damages, and rights against the school and its personnel as well as officials
and personnel of the Department of Education relative to the conduct of the activity.
With full understanding, I – on behalf of myself, my household members, and my child/ren – hereby
freely and voluntarily give my consent to my child/ren’s participation in the activity from [START
DATE] to [END DATE]. I also attest that I had sought the views of my child/ren and he/she has
expressed willingness to participate in the activity.