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I am fully aware that United Christian Academy (UCA) or any of its duly authorized representative, is duty bound and obligated under Republic Act 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other data privacy rules, to protect all my personal and sensitive personal information that it collects, processes, and retains upon my enrolment and during my stay in the School.

Personal or sensitive personal information includes any information about my identity, academics, or any document containing my identity. This includes, but is not limited to, my name, address, landline/mobile numbers, email address, names of my parents or guardians, date of birth, academic information such as grades and attendance, and other information necessary for basic administration and instruction.

I understand that by applying for admission in UCA, I authorize the School to collect and process information relating to my application and to be used by UCA to pursue its legitimate interests as an educational institution. I am also fully aware that UCA may share such information to its affiliated or partner organizations as part of its contractual obligations, or with government agencies pursuant to law or legal processes.

I also understand that the photocopies of my personal documents that I will submit in relation to my admission application will be properly disposed by the School if I am not accepted or if I decide not to pursue my application. On the other hand, once accepted and upon enrollment, I will submit the original copy of the needed personal documents at the Office of the School Registrar.

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The student wishes to participate in UCA Online “Activity”, an Online Learning Management System created and managed by United Christian Academy, Inc. “School”.

The undersigned parent or legal guardian of Minor agree that the Activity may pose risks, including possible illness, injury, as well as similar and dissimilar risks (“Risks”). The undersigned is fully aware of the Risks and other hazards inherent in the Activity and is participating in the Activity voluntarily and assumes the Risks and all other risks of loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained while participating in the activity.

It is understood that the School do NOT provide any insurance coverage for the Minor's person or property, and Minor's parent (s) or guardian (s) acknowledge that they are responsible for the Minor's safety and the Minor's own health care needs, and for the protection of the Minor's property.
In exchange for allowing the Minor to participate in these Activities offered by the School, the Minor, by and through the undersigned, the undersigned, and their respective heirs, personal representatives and estates agree(s) to release from liability and hold harmless the School and any agent, officer or employee of the School acting within the scope of their duties for any injury to the Minor's person or damage to the Minor's property. I authorize the School to take any action, including seeking medical care, necessary in its judgment if I am not present or reachable in the event of an emergency. The undersigned acknowledges that as a part of this Release he or she shall be 100% liable to pay for all medical expenses resulting or to result from any injury incurred during, or as a result of, participation in the Activity.

If any term of this agreement or the application to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall not be affected thereby, and each and every remaining term of this agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. In the event of any need to enforce this agreement, the School shall be entitled to its attorney fees and costs. This agreement will be governed by the Republic of the Philippines Law.

I, the undersigned, state that I am the parent or legal guardian of the Minor. I have fully read and understand the above terms and conditions and that they apply to said Minor and to myself, and that no oral representations, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made to the undersigned. This document is binding on myself, the said Minor, and any person suing on behalf of said Minor.

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I understand the following terms and conditions:
• Fees: Student is being enrolled for the entire School Year and further understands that the overhead expenses of the school do not diminish with the departure of some students during the course of the school year. Once this contract has been submitted with the tuition and other school fees, I am liable for the entire school year's tuition and other school fees as liquidated damages even if the Student is withdrawn, absent, or is involuntarily separated from School.

• Withdrawal of the Student: If Student is withdrawn, absent, or involuntarily separated, for any reason, there will be no refund or reduction of fees or tuition, and any unpaid balance may, at the School's election, become immediately due and payable. It is impossible for the School to determine at the time of Parent's execution of this enrollment Contract the damage and loss to the School that would occur due to the later cancellation/withdrawal of some of the students who have enrolled.

• Payment of Fees: The parents/guardian jointly and severally agree to pay the Fees applicable to each Term directly to the School. Except where a separate agreement has been made between the Parents and the School for the deferment of payment of Fees, Fees for each Term are due and payable as cleared funds before the commencement of the School Term to which they relate. If an item on the fees invoice is under query, the balance of that fees invoice must be paid.

• Payment Schedule: School fees should be made on or before the 15th day of the month. In case of delay due to any reasons, a written letter shall be submitted to the Accounting Department ten working days before the said date.

• Payment of Fees by a third party: An agreement with a third party to pay the Fees or any other sum due to the School does not release the Parents from liability if the third party defaults and does not affect the operation of any other of these terms and conditions unless an express release has been given in writing, signed by the Bursar. The School reserves the right to refuse a payment from a third party.

• Payment with foreign currency. Fees will be based on Peso value regardless of any currency.

• Confirming Payments. Payments made through but not limited to online banking, post-dated cheques, remittances, and other electronic payment will not be considered paid unless confirmed by the Accounting Office. Only if the transaction is confirmed, official acknowledgment receipt will be issued.

• Fee Receipt. Parents should ensure that an official ‘Fee Receipt’ is immediately obtained from the School for any payment made online, bank deposit or over-the-counter cashier. The School is not responsible for remittances made without obtaining an official receipt from the School. The duty of obtaining a receipt rests solely on the person making payments to the School– Parents/guardians should preserve the receipts obtained from the School.

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The purpose of this “I Understand” section is to set expectations for UCA parents. Student success is a primary goal of UCA and that can only be achieved if you, the parent, are successful. To be successful it is important that parents of UCA students understand and are in agreement with the following curricular and attendance requirements:

• I understand that my student is enrolled in a private school with attendance requirements that I am expected to meet. The DepEd requirement is an average of 2-4 hours per day. Please see the Instructional Time section of the Parent/Student Handbook for more information. Students who have poor attendance (insufficient hours recorded over time in the system) may be referred to as a truant student in need of supervision.

• I accept the responsibility to supervise my student in using the K-12 curriculum, and I understand that I am expected to become knowledgeable about it. Any other work accomplished by the student is supplemental to, and not in place of, the K-12 curriculum lessons. UCA does not consider it acceptable to leave a student home alone or unsupervised to complete coursework.

• I understand and agree that student progress is an expected part of the UCA program in addition to the hours logged, and that my student is expected to complete the work of one grade level in one academic year. I understand that my student should be completing all of the listed assignments and activities in the course. I am committed to ensuring that my student meets this expectation.

• I understand and agree that I am expected to follow the guidance and support of a certified teacher in implementing the UCA program with my student.

• I understand and agree that I am expected to participate in regular conferences and meetings with my student’s teacher, and that my student must submit work samples as required.

• I understand and agree that, as students in a private school, UCA students are required to participate in the National Achievement Test (NAT) for Grade 6 and Grade 10, and National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) for Grade 12. I understand my child is expected to fully participate in the testing at his/her enrolled grade level and that I am required to provide transportation to all testing sites regardless of distance.

• I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to secure an Internet service provider according to the school policy and compliancy with the program, as described in this handbook. My student is also required to have a working desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone capable of browsing and video conferencing.

• I understand and agree that UCA Online is a full-time private school program and that my student may not be enrolled in any other full-time or part-time school.

• I understand that if my child due to his/her poor scholastic performance is required for a remediation class, that I must provide additional compensation due to those services.

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All work submitted and/or marked complete in the UCA Online is assumed to have been completed only by students from their own student account. Students are also responsible for observing the standards on plagiarism and properly crediting all sources relied on in the composition of their work. Failure to abide by these standards will be reported to the Principal and will result in a conference with the student’s parent. Students who violate this policy are subject to the following consequences.

Consequences:
1. First Offense - The parent is informed and the student will have the opportunity to redo the assignment with a 25% deduction.
2. Second Offense - Conference with teacher. The student will receive a zero on the assignment with no opportunity to resubmit.
3. Third Offense - The student will receive a zero on the assignment and will be required to do a presentation over plagiarism at a mandatory meeting with the teachers, parents, and principal.
4. Fourth Offense- Possible expulsion hearing with the Principal.

Plagiarism
The definition of plagiarism is: Copying or imitating the language, ideas, and thoughts of another writer and passing them off as your own original work. Specific examples of plagiarism that is not tolerated are:
• Copying or rephrasing another student's work.
• Taking material from Internet sources and using it as your own, even if some words are changed.
• Having someone else write an assignment or rephrase any part of an assignment (not just proofread it).
• Directly copying critical sources, or reference materials in part or in whole without acknowledgment.
• Indirect reproduction of critical sources, or reference materials by rephrasing ideas borrowed from them without acknowledgment.

Source Citation
Many courses require written work in which students need to cite sources. Any direct quotations from a textbook can simply be cited as (Author, Page Number). Any quotations from outside sources require full citations, including author, title, publisher, date of publication, and page number. If a student cites information found on a Web site, he/she provide the complete Web page or site title, URL, author if known, page number if applicable, and publication date of the site, if available, and date of access.

Student’s Code & Pledge As a student at UCA, I take personal ownership of my education and behavior. I understand and embrace the scholarly traits which will lead me to success.
Student’s traits:
• Goal Oriented – I have goals and I strive every day to reach them.
• Perseverance – I don’t give up. If I have struggles, I seek to resolve them.
• Pride – I always take pride my school and my work.
• Curiosity – I have questions and I look for answers.
• Resourcefulness – I use resources and references to the best of my ability.
• Organization – I have a personal system for organizing and collecting ideas.
• Academic Integrity – I practice honesty in all aspects of my learning.

In addition, I know the unethical behaviors of cheating and plagiarism are NOT tolerated. I understand that these behaviors will damage my chances for success and also impact the success of others.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
Failing to provide proper credit and citations when:
• Copying another person’s actual spoken or written words
• Using another person’s idea, opinion, or theory
• Using facts, statistics, graphs, drawings, and pieces of information that are not common knowledge
• Paraphrasing another person’s spoken or written words
• Downloading papers or excerpts from a website and turning them in as your own
Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
• Copying, stealing, borrowing, or turning in as one’s own, the work of another student
• Loaning your work to another student to help him/her complete an assignment
• Collaborating on assignments without instructor’s permission and submitting as your own work
• Getting or giving questions to other students in another section to help with a test
• Purchasing, downloading or copying software programs, documents, graphic designs, papers, assignments, tests or answer keys from the Internet to complete any part of an assignment
• Copying or taking pictures of tests, test questions or answers and posting on internet websites like Facebook or sharing test information in any public forum
• Multiple submission or using work previously submitted for course credit at UCA or any other school, even if it is revised or altered

I understand the consequences of plagiarism and cheating listed below.

Consequences
1. First Offense - The parent is informed and the student will have the opportunity to redo the assignment with a 25% deduction.
2. Second Offense - Conference with teacher. The student will receive a zero on the assignment with no opportunity to resubmit.
3. Third Offense - The student will receive a zero on the assignment and will be required to do a presentation over plagiarism at a mandatory meeting with the teachers, parents, and principal.
5. Fourth Offense - Possible expulsion hearing with the Principal.
Finally, I realize that my academic honor and integrity are important parts of all future endeavors and the consequences of my actions may also result in the loss of recommendations, and college admissions as well as internships and job opportunities.

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Guidelines on the Responsible Use of AI in School Requirements
These guidelines are created to ensure that students use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in a responsible, ethical, and meaningful way that supports learning rather than replacing it. AI tools include chatbots, writing assistants, translators, design generators, and other digital technologies that help produce content or provide information. In line with the MATATAG Curriculum and the Strengthened Senior High School Program, students are expected to develop integrity, critical thinking, and independent learning skills while using these tools.

Students are expected to uphold academic integrity in all submitted work. This means that all outputs must reflect the learner’s own understanding, and honesty must always be practiced in completing tasks. While AI may be used as a support tool, it should never replace the student’s own thinking and effort. Learners remain fully responsible for everything they submit, even when AI assistance has been used. It is also important that students respect intellectual property and avoid presenting AI-generated content as entirely their own original work without proper acknowledgment.

The use of AI is allowed in specific learning situations by the students for the purpose of:
• To better understand lessons, clarify difficult concepts, or explore examples that can deepen their understanding.
• To help improve grammar, sentence structure, or to suggest ideas and outlines when preparing written tasks.
• To assist in providing general background information or generating keywords that can guide further study.
• To use for brainstorming ideas or drafting content, but final outputs should still be revised, improved, and personalized by the student to reflect their own voice and learning.

However, there are limitations to ensure fairness and academic honesty. Students may only use AI for certain parts of their work when it is clearly allowed or properly disclosed. AI assistance should always be followed by revision, verification, and personal input. It is strictly prohibited to submit fully AI-generated essays, reports, or answers as if they were entirely created by the student. The use of AI during quizzes, tests, or examinations is not allowed unless explicitly permitted by the teacher. It is also unacceptable to misrepresent AI-generated work as fully original or to fabricate data, sources, or references using AI tools.

Prohibited Uses and Activities
Disclosure of Confidential Information
A. Users are prohibited from inputting or sharing any confidential institutional information, including but not limited to student records, financial data, or proprietary research, into AI tools without explicit authorization.
B. Personal identifying information of students, faculty, or staff must not be entered into AI systems.
Academic Dishonesty
A. Using AI to complete assignments without proper attribution or permission is strictly prohibited.
B. Submitting AI-generated content as one's own work without disclosure is considered a violation of academic integrity policies.
Harmful or Discriminatory Use
A. AI tools must not be used to create or propagate content that is harmful, discriminatory, or violates the institution's code of conduct.
B. Generation of misleading or false information using AI tools is prohibited.
Unauthorized Access or Manipulation
A. Attempts to bypass security measures or gain unauthorized access to AI systems are strictly forbidden.
B. Manipulation of AI systems to produce biased or inappropriate outcomes is prohibited.

When AI has been used in any part of an assignment, students are expected to acknowledge it properly. Use of AI-generated content without proper citation will be considered a violation of the institution's academic integrity policy. A simple statement such as indicating that AI was used for brainstorming, editing, or idea generation is sufficient, provided that the student clearly demonstrates that the final work has been reviewed and improved independently. Teachers may require more detailed disclosure depending on the level of the task.

Teachers play an important role in guiding students in the responsible use of AI. They are responsible for explaining when and how AI may be used appropriately, ensuring that tasks promote independent thinking, and checking the authenticity of student submissions. They also provide feedback to help students improve their understanding and skills while maintaining academic honesty.

Users must adhere to institutional policies, including but not limited to academic integrity, data protection, and information security policies. Innovative applications of AI in teaching, learning, or administration are encouraged, but must be documented and approved by relevant departments. Any misuse of AI tools may result in consequences depending on school policies. (Refer to Academic Integrity and Policy)

Ultimately, AI should be seen as a learning partner that supports understanding and skill development, not as a replacement for effort or thinking. Students are encouraged to use AI to enhance their learning experience while still developing their own ideas, judgment, and creativity in line with the goals of the MATATAG Curriculum.

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hereby grant United Christian Academy the absolute right and permission to use photographic portraits, pictures, digital images, or videos of me and my child, or in which me and my child may be included in whole or part, including but not limited to use on the school Facebook page and other social media platforms of UCA, without payment or any other consideration.

I hereby waive any right that I or my child may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product or the copy that may be used in connection therewith. I hereby release, discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the school from all claims, demands, and causes of action that I or my child have or may have by reason of this authorization or use of my child’s digital images, including publication on the internet, in social media, in tarpaulins, in the weekly newsletter, or any other marketing or promotional materials.

I represent that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and am fully competent to sign this Release. I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of the above-named child and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing for myself and on behalf of my child.

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CCTV Monitoring Consent, Authorization, and Information Collection Agreement
To promote the safety, security, and well-being of students, parents, employees, visitors, and school property, United Christian Academy, Inc ("UCA") utilizes Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems in designated areas throughout the campus.

By signing this Agreement, the undersigned acknowledges, understands, and consents to the collection, recording, storage, and use of video footage captured through the School’s CCTV system in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including relevant data privacy requirements.

Purpose of CCTV Monitoring
The school may operate CCTV cameras for the following purposes:
• To maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• To protect students, employees, visitors, and school property.
• To prevent, deter, investigate, and document incidents involving misconduct, vandalism, theft, bullying, violence, or other violations of School policies.
• To assist in emergency response, health and safety monitoring, and risk management.
• To support disciplinary, administrative, legal, and regulatory proceedings when necessary.
• To facilitate the proper management and operation of School facilities and activities.

Areas Subject to CCTV Monitoring
CCTV cameras may be installed and operated in common and designated School areas, including but not limited to:
• Classrooms
• Hallways and corridors
• Entrances and exits
• Lobbies and reception areas
• Stairways
• School grounds and open spaces
• Libraries
• Laboratories
• Cafeterias and canteens
• Gymnasiums and sports facilities
• Admin Offices
• Parking areas
• Other School facilities and common areas deemed necessary by the School Administration

CCTV cameras shall not be installed in areas where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as restrooms, changing rooms, nursing rooms, or similar private spaces.

Collection and Use of Information
The school may collect and process video recordings and related information captured through CCTV systems.
Such information may be used for:
• Security and safety monitoring;
• Incident investigation and documentation;
• Verification of events, attendance, or facility usage when necessary;
• Enforcement of School policies and regulations;
• Protection of legal rights and interests of the school and members of the School community; and
• Compliance with legal, regulatory, or law enforcement requirements.

Access, Disclosure, and Confidentiality
Access to CCTV recordings shall be restricted to authorized School personnel and other individuals specifically authorized by the school.
The school may disclose CCTV footage:
• To law enforcement agencies, courts, or government authorities when required by law;
• During investigations involving student safety, security incidents, or policy violations;
• To legal counsel, insurers, auditors, or regulatory authorities when necessary;
• In circumstances where disclosure is necessary to protect life, safety, property, or the legitimate interests of the school community.

The school shall take reasonable measures to protect CCTV recordings from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

Retention of Recordings
CCTV recordings shall be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill their intended purposes, comply with legal obligations, or support ongoing investigations or proceedings. Thereafter, recordings may be securely deleted, overwritten, or destroyed in accordance with School policies.

No Expectation of Privacy in Monitored Areas
Students, parents, guardians, employees, visitors, contractors, and other individuals entering monitored areas acknowledge that CCTV surveillance may occur in those areas and understand that there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in such monitored locations.

Consent and Authorization
By signing this Agreement, I hereby:
• Acknowledge that I have been informed of the school’s use of CCTV systems.
• Consent to the collection, recording, storage, and processing of video footage in monitored areas of the school.
• Authorize the School to use and disclose CCTV recordings for legitimate educational, administrative, safety, security, disciplinary, legal, and regulatory purposes.
• Understand that CCTV monitoring is conducted for the protection and benefit of the school community.
• Agree to comply with all School policies relating to campus safety, security, and data privacy.

Reservation of Rights
The school reserves the right to install, relocate, modify, expand, or discontinue CCTV monitoring systems as deemed necessary for the safety, security, and operational needs of the institution, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Integrity of the Conduct of Assessment
Relative to the strict implementation on the conduct of Assessment and Certification Program of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), consent from the Assessment Candidate and Assessor (the data subjects) is hereby required pursuant to RA 10173, Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

What information we collect and why
The Assessment Center collects information from the assessment candidates and assessors (data subjects) through Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras which capture and record footages which determine your identity, actions, and whereabouts.

The information collected shall be processed by the Assessment Center and will be shared to TESDA solely for the following purposes:
• Protect the integrity of the assessment and certification process.
• Ensure the assessment and certification process are strictly observed.
• Support the TESDA Internal Audit Service, Regional Offices and Provincial Offices in a bid to deter and detect non-compliance, by providing evidence in support of an audit or enquiry.

The information collected shall be retained by the Assessment Center for a maximum period of two (2) years from the date of recording and shall be destroyed or disposed of thereafter.

How we share the information we collect
We share your information to TESDA through provision of viewing access in respect to: (1) live stream the data the actual conduct of competency assessment; (2) conduct of monitoring activities by TESDA in Acs and, (3) conduct of Compliance Audit of TESDA personnel. The following are the authorized individuals that can access your personal information:
• Assessment Center (AC) Manager
• AC designated authorized user/PIC
• TESDA Provincial/District designated Personal information Controller (PIC)
• TESDA Regional Directors and Provincial Directors
• TESDA Internal Audit Service (IAS) Director and Auditors
• TESDA Designated Auditors for the conduct of Compliance Audits

How you can access the information we collect
The data subject has the right to reasonable access to, upon demand, the following:
1. Viewing access only on the contents of his or her personal data that were processed;
2. Copy of a still/series of still images of their data. Provided, however, that in case of personal data breach, security incident or an order from a court of competent jurisdiction, the data subject may obtain a copy of the footage. However, in either of those instances, other people’s images should be obscured and the consent of the Regional Office concerned must be obtained before the data shall be released;
3. Names and addresses of recipients of the personal data;
4. Manner by which such data were processed;
5. Reasons for the disclosure of the personal data to recipients;
6. Date when his or her personal data concerning the data subject were last accessed and monitored; and
7. The designation, name, or identity, and address of the personal information controller.

The candidate (data subject) has the following right in controlling the information collected:
1. Right to object – the right to object to the processing of his or her personal data, including processing for direct marketing, automated processing or profiling.
2. Right to rectification – the right to dispute the inaccuracy or error in the personal data and have the personal information controller correct it immediately and accordingly, unless the request is vexatious or otherwise unreasonable.
3. Right to ensure or blocking – the right to suspend, withdraw or order the blocking, removal or destruction of his or her personal data from the personal information controller’s filing system.

I hereby authorize United Christian Academy, Inc and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), to collect, process, and share the data indicated herein for the purposes stated above. I understand that my personal information is protected by RA 10173, Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

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Mobile Phone Policy Acknowledgment
I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the above-named student, acknowledge that:
• My child is permitted to bring and to use a mobile phone/gadget to school for personal use before and after school hours.
• Mobile phone use is prohibited during school hours. Use is interpreted as using any mobile phone function or feature, not just the sending or receiving of calls. This includes the use in hallways, restrooms, offices or any other facility on school grounds.
• My child is responsible for the care, security, and appropriate use of his/her mobile phone.
• The school is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged devices, nor for any misuse of the device while on school grounds.
• Mobile phones must be turned off or silenced and stored in accordance with school policy during class time or as directed by school staff.
• Violation of school rules related to mobile phone use may result in disciplinary action or temporary confiscation of the device.
• Meanwhile, any inappropriate use of mobile phones, including but not limited to, inappropriate photographs, cyberbullying, and unauthorized recording or videotaping within school premises even out of school hours may result in confiscation of the phone or appropriate disciplinary action as well.

Waiver of Liability
I hereby release and hold harmless the school, its faculty, staff, administrators, and board of education from any claims, damages, or liabilities resulting from the loss, theft, or misuse of my child’s mobile phone while on school grounds. I have read and understood the policy and procedure of UCA for the acceptable and unacceptable use of mobile phones inside the campus. I hereby allow my child to bring his/her mobile phone/gadget to school. Moreover, I agree to abide by the terms and conditions held therein.

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The following are the stipulated health protocols as prescribed by the DepEd, IATF, and Department of Health together with the School:

Personal Health Profile
• To accomplish the health declaration form which shall be updated every Monday of the week and to be submitted to the school.
• To share my child’s personal information which may include my child’s name, home address, age, photos, and other information needed for my child’s health to persons as required by the law or on a need-to-know basis as determined by the school to promote my child’s best interests or protect your health, safety and security, and the like.
• To inform the school of any important changes to my child’s health, medication, or needs, including any changes to our home address and contact numbers. Scope of Responsibility The School Clinic
• To provide preventive services by educating teachers on the signs and symptoms of health problems of students and health screening.
• To provide infectious control such as daily cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection of the facilities.
• To provide health awareness programs using posters and seminars.
• To decline and instruct the child to go home when the child may compromise the health and safety of the school community.
• To administer medications in cases where it is prescribed by a physician due to my child’s health condition.
• To provide first aid as needed. Basic treatment, such as wound dressing, applying an ice pack or hot compress, and the like, is to be given to my child as the need arises provided that I will be notified as to my child’s health status. School’s Health Protocols
• In case of minor cases (minor wounds, scratches, minor injuries and etc.) These are health-related cases that do not require the child to go home or into the hospital.
  o The teacher, faculty, and staff shall notify the School Clinic immediately.
  o The School Clinic shall assess and apply first aid as needed.
  o The School Clinic shall notify the parents/guardians about their child’s status.
• In case of moderate degree cases (fever, severe stomachache, and etc.) These are health-related cases that require the child to go home but not into the hospital.
  o The teacher, faculty, and staff shall notify the school clinic.
  o The School Clinic shall assess and apply first aid as needed.
  o The School Clinic shall notify the parents/guardians immediately and request the parents to fetch their child from the school.
  o In case the student is infected by a contagious or infectious disease, the child is mandated to home and be fetched by the parent/guardian.
• In case of emergency cases
These are health-related cases that require the child to go to the hospital.
• The teacher, faculty, and staff shall notify the School Clinic immediately.
• In the event of an emergency, I give them permission for medical treatment to be administered where considered necessary by the nominated first aider.
• The School shall contact me immediately and inform me about the status of my child. The School shall inform me which hospital my child will be brought.
• If I am not reachable at that moment and should require emergency hospital treatment, I am allowing the school to bring my child to the nearest hospital.
• The School Representative shall endorse my child to me or my child’s guardian that will arrive at the hospital.
• I shall pay hospital or treatment bills.
• I shall present a medical certificate that my child is ready to go to school again upon admission. Parents/Guardians
• To inform my child’s health and medical condition and to update them regularly.
• To check my child’s health status before he or she goes to school. In case there is a presence of any of the symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, colds, or other symptoms that indicates a low immune system, parents shall let their child stay and learn at home until fully recovered to prevent any further health complications.
• To acknowledge the risk of allowing my child to go and participate in any of the school programs and activities, such as acquiring infectious diseases, injuries, accidents, and any other health-related diseases and problems that may result in health complications and even death. Therefore, I shall decide whether I will allow my child to go and participate in any of the school programs and activities.
• To present an excuse letter upon admission. For some cases, such as being infected with a contagious or infectious disease and the like, the parent shall present a medical certificate that indicates the readiness of the child to go to school again.

I understand that in cases when my child has aggravating conditions, he or she will be referred to the Medical Doctor for further medical evaluation (usually at the Doctor’s private clinic and by appointment), or will be advised to consult a pediatrician for further assessment and evaluation. I have read and understood the School’s health protocols and will strictly comply with the above statements. I am aware of the risk of allowing my child to go and participate in any school programs and activities. My child’s participation in this school is entirely voluntary. I hereby release and waive United Christian Academy, its teachers, faculty members, staff, and other school personnel from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether be known, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of participation of any school programs or activities.