If a student develops symptoms of COVID-19 while at school: staff will follow the protocol provided from York Region Public Health (YRPH) the school will contact the student’s parent/guardian to pick them up immediately and recommend they take them to the nearest COVID-19 Assessment Centre or to their medical practitioner the student will be isolated … Continue reading “What is the protocol for managing students who develop COVID-19 symptoms while at school?”
In accordance with York Region Public Health (YRPH), if students or staff exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 they must stay home if they: have any symptoms of respiratory illness, even if mild, and contact YRPH and/or their medical practitioner have been told to self-isolate by public health or a medical practitioner have been diagnosed with COVID-19 … Continue reading “What should I do if my child develops symptoms of COVID-19?”
Below are measures taken to ensure improved air quality: Reviewed recommendations by American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to reduce virus spread in schools Plant Services has assessed the Boards Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in all schools Preventive Maintenance Schedules are completed Assessing air filters in buildings and … Continue reading “What measures have been taken to ensure improved air quality?”
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)?”
The physical health of all of our students is the underlying principle of all of our COVID-19 related procedures and practices. COVID-19’s spread can be reduced by adhering to the following three principles: Physical distancing Regular hand washing Mask wearing In order to support the physical health of our staff and students, our return to … Continue reading “What have schools and Board offices done to ensure the health and safety measures of everyone?”
Physical activity is critical for student health and outdoor recess play time will take place. It will also provide a break from wearing a mask. Recess and physical activity will occur under staff supervision to ensure safe practices and reduced contact. Elementary students exiting and entering for recess do not need to wear masks, but … Continue reading “What is the plan for elementary recess and lunch supervision?”
Co-op placements should be offered virtually, where feasible. In-person face to face community placements can be arranged in alignment with the direction and recommendations of the local health unit, the direction of the school board, and with the safety and curriculum requirements of the Cooperative Education curriculum.
In elementary and applicable secondary Health and Physical Education courses, efforts will be made to meet the overall expectations of the Active Living and Movement Competence strands outdoors, whenever possible. Gymnasiums will be used when physical distancing measures can be followed. Capacity in change rooms will be limited. Where possible, teachers will plan physical activities … Continue reading “How will Physical Education classes be delivered?”
Cohorting refers to the grouping of students, and sometimes teachers or staff, that stay together throughout the school day to minimize exposure for students, teachers, and staff across the school environment. Ideally, students and staff within a cohort would only have physical proximity with others in the same cohort. This practice may help prevent the spread … Continue reading “What does cohorting mean?”
