Criteria for Closing Schools
Schools may be required to temporarily close and shift to partial or full distance learning due to government directives, non-compliance, or due to an emergency incident (COVID-19 cases, natural disaster, etc.).
For COVID-19 cases, schools shall shift to partial or full distance learning based on the following closure criteria:
| Criteria |
Required Action |
|---|---|
| 2 positive cases in a class |
Shift class to distance learning |
| 4 classes shifted to distance learning AND/OR 8 cases in a macrobubble |
Shift macrobubble to distance learning |
| 3 macrobubbles shifted to distance learning AND/OR 24 cases in a school |
Shift school to distance learning |
The criteria is subject to change based on the latest guidelines from relevant authorities.
Further details regarding closure and reopening requirements due to COVID-19 incidents, communication guidelines, and important contact information may be found in the Guide for Private Schools Covid-19 Response Teams.