We begin our school year with period one courses in the morning and period two courses in the afternoon. Every day, there will be a new lesson or one that is continued from the day before. In Grades 9 to 12, students in all three cohorts will be taught by the same classroom teacher. On … Continue reading “How will secondary students at home receive instruction?”
In short, the answer is in the interest of public health and to ensure the safety of all involved, if the child does not want to wear a mask to school as mandated by the Ministry of Education, the child will need to choose the alternative method of learning- learn from home. If the parent … Continue reading “What happens if a child refuses to wear a mask?”
Students will be encouraged to bring their own device (BYOD) to use at school. Students without personal devices (such as Chromebooks) who may need one to access curriculum will be provided with devices to use while at school. These devices will be cleaned between student use. Technology devices will also be provided for students in … Continue reading “If students require a technological device, will they be provided with one? How will devices be shared safely between students in school?”
Schools must immediately notify York Region Public Health (YRPH) of any suspected/confirmed cases of COVID-19 (staff or students). Schools must provide any requested information (e.g. daily attendance, and transportation records) to YRPH to support case management and contact tracing and other activities in accordance with all applicable legislation, including the Municipal Freedom of Information and … Continue reading “What happens if there is an outbreak of COVID-19 at the school?”
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 “Do students with anxiety or other health issues have to wear a mask?”
Schools have communicated their unique designated entry and exit points to their families. For more information, please contact your school.
Washroom visits will occur on demand in our secondary schools. Only one student at a time will be allowed to leave a classroom and visit the assigned washroom. Capacity for that washroom will be clearly indicated with signage, stalls locked and closed, and markings on the floor/walls. If the washroom is already occupied to capacity, … Continue reading “How will students go to the washrooms and remain in cohorts?”
Individual teachers in the room will open windows, if required. On hot days, with the windows closed, the cooling will make face masks more comfortable. If windows are open on hot days, the cooling will not be as effective, which will impact the students wearing masks.
York Region Public Health (YRPH) states that students should continue to wear masks indoors. YRPH suggests having students step outside to take a rest/breather. For more information, please read YRPH’s protocol on how to safely use portable fans in schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once a suspected case of COVID-19 is noted, York Region Public Health (YRPH) must be notified. YRPH will direct the response from that point onwards.
