Memorandum No. 80, s. 2014
TO: SLSU COMMUNITY
FROM: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
DATE: 3 September 2014
SUBJECT: PROTOCOL ON CANCELLATION OF CLASSES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
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This is to inform the SLSU Community that the Southern Luzon State University will follow the protocols on the cancellation of classes due to inclement weather as issued by the Department of Education (DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2012) for the grade school and high school, and the Commission on Higher Education (CMO No. 15, s. 2012).
1. On Automatic Suspension of Classes
Automatic suspension of classes due to inclement weather will be based on the following public storm signal warnings from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA, DOST):
· Signal No. 1: Cancellation of Classes at the Preschool (Playschool, Nursery, and Kindergarten)
· Signal No. 2: Cancellation of Classes at Preschool, Elementary, High School (Preschool, Grade 1 to 10)
· Signal No. 3: Cancellation of Classes at all levels and programs in the University 2. On Localized Suspension of Classes
As stated in the Memorandum Order issued by DepEd, "localized cancellation/ suspension of classes in both public and private schools ... may be implemented by the local chief executives, (i.e., Mayor of Lucban, Quezon)"
"Any decision to cancel or suspend classes must come from the local government. A school head may only cancel or suspend classes in cases where urgent action is needed to prevent loss of life or bodily harm." (DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2014)
Parents are advised to monitor advisories coming from the City Government of Lucena and Central 911, PAGASA.
Students who are not able to report for school should alert their teachers regarding the reason for their absence upon their return to class. Be assured that the University will be considerate to students who are