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iHr' 5. In assessing the viability of conducting SY 2O2L-2O22 EOSY rites, public health
and safety are still deemed the topmost concem amidst the ongoing progress in COVID-
Sroltlit ?tiliminr
ot 6e 19 testing and vaccination. Hence, the scenarios projected by the Depa-rtment of Health
(DOH) and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging lnfectious
Desurtment of €[urstion Diseases (IAIF-EID), complemented by other credible sources and DepEd risk
assessment, shall be considered. Should the public hea-lth situatjon prevent the conduct
of this year's EOSY rites within the said week, schools, in consultation with the Parents-
Teachers Association (PTA), may choose to reschedule or forego the activity. Private
schools shall be guided by their approved or revised school calendar.
DepEd MEMORANDUM
No. , s. 2022 6. To ensure the protection ofthe health, safety, and well-being of learners, teachers,
personnel, as well as pa-rents, and other stakeholders, tl1e face to flace conduct of the
COIYDUCT OT THE K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATIOIT PROGRAII EITD-OT-SCHOOL YEAR EOSY rites is highly discouraged. However, schools and Community lraming Centers
ilTES FOR SCH(rcL YEAR 2U2L-2'Y22 III LIGHT OT THE COVID.l9 (CLCs) in Alert lrvels I and 2 and in consultation with the local govemment unit as well
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGEf,CY as pa-rents/guardians may opt to hold a limited face to face or hybrid ceremony with strict
compliance to the IATF protocols to give learners a sense of normalcy without risking
To: Undersecretaries their health and safety. Schools must obtain parental consent for leamers to attend the
Assistant Secretaries face to face ceremony. When applicable, schools in Alert levels 3, 4, and 5 shall hold their
Minister, Basic, Higher and Technical Education, BARMM virtual EOSY rites, and with the consent of the parents, they may livesheam the EOSy
Bureau and Serice Directors rites via appropriate online platforms.
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents 7 . The following measures must be strictly observed at all times:
Public and Privatc Elementary and Secondary School Heads
ALS Community Learning Centfrs a- Face masks must b€ worn throughout the entire event,
All Otiers Concerned b. At least a one-meter safe distance must tre observed between
individuals,
l. The Departrnent of Fducation (DepEd) announces the conduct of the School Year c. Pa-rticipants must be seated at their assigned seats only,
ISY) 2O2l-2O22 End-of-School Year (EOSY) Rites for Kindergarten, Grade 6, Grade 10, d. Handshake or any other forms of physical contact is discouraged, and
and Grade 12 leamers who shall satisfactorily meet the curriculum requirements at the e. Only the parents or one designated guardian shall be permitted to
end of SY 2O2l-2O22, including the leamers who passed the portfolio assessment in t}te accompany a mover or candidate for graduation.
Altemative kaming System (ALS) Elementary and Junior High School levels, by virtue
of the Joint Memorandum DM-OUCI-2021-O49, and ALS Senior High School (SHS) 8. The virtual conduct of the EOSY rites may be an option for schools and CLCS,
learners who shall meet the curriculum requirements- whenever feasible. Sbhools and CLCS may prep€rre a short program that will run in not
more than two hours in consideration of the intemet connectiviff required. Only the
2. The theme of the SY 2021-2022 EOSY rites sha-ll be Gradutegrt ng K to 12: completers/candidates for graduation, together with their parents/guardians, teachers,
Masigasig sa mga Pangarap at Matatag sa mgo Pagsubok (K to 12 Graduates: Pursuing school oflicials, and invited guests shall be present during the virtual rites. Schools, \rith
Dreams and Fostering Resilience in the Face of Adversity), which emphasizrs that despite t}le consent of parents, have the option to livestream the virtual EOSY rites via
the risks and uncertainty brought by COVID-19 Pandemic, as well as the challenges it appropriate online platforms.
has posed to education, Filipino learners remain resolute in their desire to build a bettfr
future anchored on a clear vision. 9. The recognition rites for other grade levels may also be conducted virtually or on
a limited face to face setup. However, if done on a limited face to face set up, it must be
3. With reference to DepEd Order (DO) No. 029, s- 2O21, also known as School conducted separately from tlle graduation rites or moving up/completion ceremony to
Caleadsr s.od Actlvltlos for School Year 2O2L-2U22, Quarter 4 shall end on June 24, ensure physical distancing and adherence to LATF health protocols.
2022. For schools that did not suspend classes, the EOSY rites shall be any of the dates
from Juae 27 to J y 2,2022. Private schools may implement the schedule as reflected 10. Schools shall ensure that the EOSY rites are conducted in a solemn and dignified
in their respective School Calendars. manner and rhall aot be ured ar a polltical forum.

4. Schools that declared suspension of classes in response to DM-CI-2022-OO9, a. DepEd reiteratcs the strict compliance with DO 48, s. 2018 titled
Rcttentlng the Pollcy oa Academic Eare aud Allorlng the €hupearioa of Clatrer Prohlbltloa of Electioneerlag aad Partlran Political Acttvtty.
aad Other Teecbiag-Related Activltler ia the Midrt ofthe Surge la COVID-19 Catee, b. Invited guest speakers must focus their messages on the theme of
shall make the necessary adjustments to the school calendar to ensure that the number tiis year's EOSY rites. They must be advised not to campaign for
of days in the current school year remains consistent with Republic Act (RA) No. 1lzl80 anyone or any political party.
(An Act Amending Section 3 of RA 7797 , Otherwise Known as "An Act to Lengthen the c. Schools shall ensure that no election-related paraphemalia, such as
School Calendar from TVo Hundred (2OO) Days to Not More than Two Hundred Twenty streamers, posters, stickers, or other election-related items are
(220) Class Days"). If classes were suspended for one week, then the EOSY rites may be distributed or displayed within the school premises or online .
on any of the dates from July 4 to 9,2022.

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11. For the public schools, expenses to be incurred relative to the conduct of the
activity shall be charged to t]le Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) of
the school. No DepEd official or personnel shall be allowed to collect graduation fees or
any kind of contribution for moving up/completion ceremony, or recognition rites.

12. The Multl-Year Impleaentiag Ghrldeliael oa tbe Coaduct of the X to 12 Baslc

Educatloa Prograra End-of-School-Year Ritet enclosed in DO 0O2, s. 2020 remains in
force and in effect, except for the grant of academic awards and Performance Awards for
Kindergarten. Separate guidelines amending certain provisions in DO 018, s. 2O21 titled
Iaterim Guidelines on Gilviag of Awards and Recognltioa ia Light of the Basic
Educatioa Lea:ning Coatiaulty Ptran for &hool Yeat 2O2O-2U21 shall be issued.

13. For queries or clariflcations, please contact the Bureau of Leanrtag Dellvery,
4th Floor, Bonifacio Building, Department of Education Cenfial Ofiice, DepEd
Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City through email at bld. od@deped. gov. ph or at
telephone numbers {O2l 8637 -4346 artd (02) 4537-4347.

14. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

LEOIY BRIONES
Secretary

References:
DepEd Order: (Nos. 029 and 018, s. 2O21 and OO2, s. 2O2O)

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under tl.e following subjects:

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM

BASIC EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE
DIPLOMA
GRADUATION
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION
LEARNERS
POLICY
SCHOOLS
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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