The Board has purchased hand sanitizer from Deb Stoko and the Health Guard that will be made available in schools. A large bulk purchase was also made earlier from Panita. Please note some schools may purchase their own hand sanitizer. The Ministry of Education will also be providing schools with hand sanitizer. There are mainly … Continue reading “What kind of cleaning products will be used? Are the products safe for the school environment?”
The wearing of masks for all students from Grades 4 to 12 is mandatory as indicated by the provincial government and York Region Public Health. Teachers and administrators will follow our Board’s Progressive Discipline of Employees Policy. Students will be spoken to and advised of the reason for mask wearing. Parents will be contacted. Students … Continue reading “Will there be disciplinary actions to students who remove their masks?”
Masks are mandatory for Grades 4 to 12 students. Face shields are optional but are not to replace the wearing of face masks as the nose, mouth and chin must be covered. Face shields protect the wearer from respiratory droplets but do not protect those around them and must be worn with a mask.
Enhanced environmental cleaning and disinfecting recommendations, advised by York Region Public Health, are as follows: Regular daily cleaning of all areas outside normal school hours, high-touch surfaces will be cleaned a minimum of twice during the day; examples include door handles in corridors, bottle filling stations, washroom faucets and handles, etc. Paper towel and soap … Continue reading “What are the enhanced cleaning protocols in schools? What kind of cleaning will be undertaken by the school and how often?”
Students will not be using lockers, coat hooks or cubbies.
All common gathering spaces: libraries, learning commons and cafeterias will be closed to student use. The use of the gymnasium will only be for pre-arranged teacher-supervised class use.
Before arrival to school, parents/guardians of students under 18 and students over 18 are responsible to review and adhere to the checklist (click link) from York Region Public Health.
Teachers are encouraged to make use of outdoor classrooms whenever possible. Classes may be rotated through these classrooms.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s plan, students in Grades 4 to 12 are required to wear non-medical or cloth masks indoors in school, including in hallways and during classes. Outdoor times like recess will be used as opportunities to provide students with breaks from wearing masks within their cohorts. Students in Kindergarten to … Continue reading “Will students be required to wear masks during class? Can they take them off if it gets too hot?”
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s plan, students in Grades 4 to 12 are required to wear non-medical or cloth masks indoors in school, including in hallways and during classes. Outdoor times like recess will be used as opportunities to provide students with breaks from wearing masks within their cohorts. Students in Kindergarten to … Continue reading “Are all students and staff required to wear a mask or personal protective equipment (PPE)?”