Dear JJS students, parents, and employees,

COVID19 continues to be a health risk for many in our community.  We must continue to support each other and remain vigilant about health and safety measures.  Since future events are ambiguous, we have a difficult time planning ahead.  However, it is clear that we have an obligation to promote a learning environment regardless of circumstances.  We realize we have to be nimble enough to change the way we deliver content to students and it is about time.  

Here are the following decisions we have made given what we know today:

1. Summer classes scheduled for May 18-June 26 are canceled.  This will be a great loss of learning opportunities for students who enjoy doing activities with us during the summer.  

2. Due to the uncertainty of the lockdown and quarantine, JJS/Castleson High students are no longer required to purchase uniforms for school year 2020-21.  That seems to be the least of our worries at this time.  When lockdown is lifted and everyone returns to school, uniforms will not be required for the school year.  Appropriate clothing will be required however.

3. We decided to reduce Miscellaneous Fee by ₱1,000 as an effort to help our parents cope with the quarantine period. 

4. Books are still required which can be purchased online in the coming weeks.  We will make an announcement when they become available and ready to be picked up. 

5. You can enroll your children today at www.jjscastleson.org and take advantage of Payment Plan #5 which offers lower monthly payments.

6. Those who paid graduation fee (minus ₱400 for certificates and plaques) or summer classes may receive a refund or may apply the amount to next year’s upon enrollment fee.

7. You may pick up your students’ graduation certificates and plaques after the quarantine is lifted.  We will keep you informed of this date.

8. Students with delinquent accounts will not be allowed to enroll for school year 2020-21. You will need to settle your children’s old accounts as soon as you can.  Here are instructions on how to pay through your local banks. 

9. While our classes will open on July 8, there is a chance that the Department of Education will mandate an opening in August or September.  Please stay tuned.

10. We will move to hybrid virtual classrooms this school year 2020-21. Hybrid means that we will be prepared to do both classroom and online content delivery.  We now realize this changes our whole teaching and learning culture to a more independent and facilitated method.

11. Each student will be required to have access to a computer or a laptop and internet access during class times.  

12. You will also need to create a quiet, learning environment at home for your child/children where they have their own space, desk, and chair with minimal interference from others.  In addition, we recommend a headset if a quiet space is not available.

Thank you very much for supporting your children in their learning experience!  We are determined to emerge stronger than before.

Stay healthy!

Muriel C. Lopez-Wagner, PhD
President