ISM Safe Return

Safe Return to Campus








We are all in this together. Keeping ISM a safe place for everyone is
heavily dependent on every single community member's

participation in being responsible and respectful to adhering to all
safety guidelines not just in school, but also at home.

Our Guiding Principles




The health and safety of everyone in our community is our

number one priority, while still providing the best education

that we possibly can.
Strict health and safety protocols are upheld and clearly
communicated to the whole ISM community.

We all have a responsibility for our collective health as members

of the ISM community, and we must all abide by the health
protocols that are in place.

We will be responsive if and when a positive COVID-19 case
occurs.




Our Community Expectations





As a whole community we will:




Observe the 3Ws when on campus.

Watch your distance (physical distance of at least 1 meter)
Wear masks (and face shields in common areas)

Wash hands and sanitize (frequently and thoroughly)





As parents we will:





Drop off and collect our child(ren) at assigned times and
locations.
Keep our child(ren) at home and away from others if they are

unwell or if they display any signs or symptoms of COVID-19* or

have had recent contact with someone diagnosed as positive for
COVID-19.

Conduct meetings via Zoom where possible to reduce the
number of people on campus.




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As students we will:




Stay at home if we are unwell, display any signs or symptoms of

COVID-19* or have had recent contact with someone diagnosed
as positive for COVID-19.

Tell a staff member if we are feeling unwell during the day.
Remain in our class bubble (for ES students)

Go straight to our classrooms at the start of the day.
Bring the minimal number of items that are needed for the day.

Wash or sanitize our hands before entering and leaving any
learning space.







As faculty and staff we will:




Monitor, encourage and implement the 3Ws amongst our peers
and our students.
Stay at home if we are unwell, display any signs or symptoms of

COVID-19* or have had recent contact with someone diagnosed as

positive for COVID-19.



As visitors we will:




Make an appointment to enter campus.

Avoid the ISM campus if we are unwell, display any symptoms of
COVID-19* or have had recent contact with someone diagnosed

as positive for COVID-19.
Conduct meetings via Zoom where possible to reduce the

number of people on campus.



*Please refer to World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Information on Page 12




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The 3 Ms of Safety


at Home






#1 M ONITOR YOUR CHILD(REN)'S HEALTH CLOSELY






















#2 M AKE DAILY TEMPERATURE CHECKS























#3 M ITIGATE SPREAD


Children with a temperature of 37.5 degrees
Celsius and above and/or exhibiting any hint of
COVID-19 symptom should remain at home
























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The 3 Ws of Safety


on Campus






#1 W ATCH YOUR DISTANCE






















#2 W EAR MASKS AND FACE SHIELDS























#3 W ASH HANDS OR SANITIZE
































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When Should Your Child

Remain at Home?




Please keep your child(ren) home if:


they have been in contact with someone who has tested
positive for COVID-19.
they are feeling unwell.

they are exhibiting any of the COVID-19 symptoms indicated
below.





Important COVID-19 Information from the
World Health Organization (WHO)




COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will
develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.


Most Common Symptoms:
fever
dry cough

tiredness


Less Common Symptoms:
aches and pains headache
sore throat loss of taste or smell
diarrhea a rash on skin; or discolouration of
conjunctivitis fingers or toes


Serious Symptoms:
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
chest pain or pressure
loss of speech or movement


Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call
before visiting your doctor or health facility.
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their
symptoms at home.

On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus
for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.







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New Safety Measures on Campus






Entry to Campus:


Mask and shield must be worn at all times

Vehicle disinfection at Gate 3
Temperature checks will be taken at all entry points

Disinfectant mats and contactless sanitizers at all entry points
No more than four (4) occupants when using the elevator




Mezzanine and Corridors:

Portable sinks One-way Hallways Disinfectant sprays

Hand sanitizer stations Mask signs High Pressure
Directional arrows Distance signs Sanitizers


































Campus Cleaning:



A relentless focus on surface cleaning.
Hourly cleaning of door handles and rails, public areas and

toilets.
Thorough cleaning of all areas every evening.
Deep cleaning of all areas every weekend.





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Classrooms:



Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-approved Air

Conditioning (AC) filters have now been installed across the school.
This means that classroom AC units are safer and more efficient and
meet CDC recommended standards.



Overall:



We adhere to the guidelines provided by our Local Government

Authority (LGU) of Taguig.
We may adopt new guidelines from the Department of

Education for face-to-face learning.






COVID-19 Protocols for

Students Feeling Unwell





If a student on campus is identified with a temperature of 37.5°
Celsius or above, or if they display possible COVID-19 virus

symptoms:

they will immediately be directed to our designated isolation

area where they will be assisted and cared for by our Clinic
staff.
the School has a private ambulance on standby for transfer to

a nearby hospital, if needed.


In the event that there has been a confirmed COVID-19 positive

case on campus:

contact tracing and student isolation will be implemented

and subject to each of the school protocols.
rooms that have been occupied by a COVID-19 positive case

will be subject to rigorous deep cleaning - in compliance with
the LGU of Taguig and Department of Health (DOH)
standards.





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Keeping ISM Safe





WHAT ARE ISM'S HOW TO MAINTAIN A
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS? SAFE DISTANCE?


All members of the ISM community are responsible Maintaining a safe distance will be encouraged
for conducting daily temperature screenings and
checking of symptoms before coming to campus. through the following measures:
Those with symptoms and/or a temperature of
37.5°C or above should remain at home.
Directed foot movement around campus using
All visitors entering campus will be required to make signages (A keep right policy in all corridors
a health declaration.
and stairways).
All visitors and members of the ISM community
entering campus will be subject to the following:
Seating is positioned and identified to ensure
1. Temperature check at the gate, if on foot appropriate distancing.
2. Temperature check at the drop-off points, if
on-board a vehicle
3. Vehicle disinfection at Gate 3 Restricted elevator use. No more than four (4)
occupants.
Anybody who is not feeling well should declare so at
the security check points.

Everyone on campus is encouraged to practice good
hand hygiene by frequent hand washing with soap
and water or through the use of sanitizers available
at the hand sanitizing stations located at all entry
gates and throughout campus.
Face masks and face shields should be worn at all
times in common areas.










HOW IS THE CAMPUS WHAT HAPPENS IF I EXHIBIT

DISINFECTED? SYMPTOMS AT THE GATE?




The following disinfecting procedures are If a visitor entering campus exhibits symptoms
being implemented on campus: and/or a temperature of 37.5°C or above, they
will be given a medical advise leaflet and will
Hourly cleaning of door handles and be advised to return home.
rails, public areas and toilets.

If a member of the ISM community exhibits
Thorough cleaning of all areas every symptoms and/or a temperature of 37.5°C or
evening. above, they will be directed to an isolation
area and referred to the clinic for assessment.
Deep cleaning of all areas every
weekend.