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SCHOOL ADVISORY | HEAT INDEX SAFETY MEASURES

November 04, 2026
SCHOOL ADVISORY | HEAT INDEX SAFETY MEASURES
SCHOOL ADVISORY | HEAT INDEX SAFETY MEASURES
Official Advisory

Assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.

Please be guided by School Memorandum No. 2627-031 regarding the implementation of heat index safety measures and adjustments to class modalities in accordance with DepEd Memorandum No. 064, s. 2026, and Executive Order No. 130, s. 2026 issued by the Office of the President through Malacañang Palace.

All students, parents, and staff are enjoined to observe the prescribed guidelines. The safety and well-being of our school community remain our utmost priority.

I. Heat Index Response Measures & Class Modality Adjustments

Heat Index4H ClassificationAMIS Class Arrangement
Below 27°CHAYO – ManageableRegular face-to-face classes with hydration breaks.
27°C – 32°CHINAY – CautionShortened onsite hours or morning-only face-to-face classes, depending on weather conditions.
33°C – 41°CHINGA – Extreme CautionAutomatic shift to online classes. All face-to-face classes shall be suspended.
42°C and aboveHINTO – DangerSuspension of all academic activities, including online and home-based learning.

II. Health and Safety Measures

  1. All scheduled outdoor activities are suspended.
  2. Everyone is reminded to stay hydrated and avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight.
  3. The school shall regularly monitor classroom temperature and humidity, particularly at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 2:00 p.m..
  4. All concerned shall immediately report signs of heat exhaustion, dizziness, or weakness.
  5. Water and electricity conservation measures shall be observed.

Alhamdulillah, all our classrooms are equipped with air-conditioning units to help maintain a comfortable learning environment. However, this does not exempt the school from strictly complying with the prescribed safety measures and precautionary guidelines under DepEd Memorandum No. 064, s. 2026, and Executive Order No. 130, s. 2026. The school shall continue to monitor prevailing heat index conditions and official PAGASA advisories and implement the necessary measures to ensure everyone's safety.

The School Administration will issue further announcements whenever adjustments to class schedules or learning modalities become necessary.

We emphasize that the health, safety, and well-being of our students, teachers, and personnel remain our utmost priority. Everyone is enjoined to cooperate and strictly observe these guidelines.

Shukran for your understanding and cooperation. Jazakumullahu khayran. BarakAllahu feekum.

Respectfully yours,
MS. WARDAH D. PINDATON
School Principal
AL MUNAWWARA ISLAMIC SCHOOL