The Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Bureau of Fire Protection of Santa Ana visited the school to check the health and safety protocol compliance for the Course Enrichment Program.
The school with a heart implemented limited in-person activities for fourth-year college students’ board examination review and on-the-job training last March 11.
Before allowing students to go back to the campus, the school adheres to the Commission on Higher Education and Department of Health guidelines in their Joint Memorandum Circular 2021-004 for the ‘implementation of limited face-to-face classes for all programs of higher education in areas under the alert level system for COVID-19 response.’
The Municipal Risk Reduction Management Officer of Santa Ana town, Marites Franco, and from Arayat, Jeff Venson, inspected and evaluated the readiness of HCC to open the school for in-person activities.
HCC Safety and Protection Division Chief Jeffrey Lansangan presented the mobility plan during the visit and inspection. The comprehensive strategy demonstrated and explained the movement of individuals inside the campus.
“Holy Cross College’s highest priority is providing a safe and healthy campus environment for our students, employees, and visitors. Protocols and practices for health and safety have been put in place for students to comply with minimizing the transmission of COVID-19 within the HCC Community,” Chief Lansangan said.
“The Safety and Protection of Holy Cross College designed a mobility plan for students and employees to follow the flow of pedestrians to avoid overcrowding between individuals. Arrow markers are painted on the floor for the permitted movements and directions inside the campus,” he added.
The school strictly complies with the public health protocol to ensure the safety of students. Crucians also undergo orientation and submit required documents like vaccination certificates, parents’ consent, and health insurance membership before entering the campus for the course enrichment program.
HCC also prepared a fully equipped isolation facility to monitor students with symptoms. The school has already placed a detailed plan on addressing these scenarios.
The Course Enrichment Program will continue depending on the alert levels imposed by the government. The in-person review classes are not mandatory, and students can still opt for a blended learning approach.