As much as possible, digital distribution and collection will be implemented. If that is not possible, teachers will leave papers on student desks and or leave them on a table for safe pick up.
Water filling stations may be used to refill water bottles that students are to bring from home. Water bottles should also be labelled with the student’s name. Drinking fountains may be used to refill water bottles but are not to be used to drink from by mouth. There will be signs by each water fountain … Continue reading “What will happen to water filling stations or drinking fountains?”
For more information on the process to apply for a student mask-wearing accommodation, please view the Process for Student Mask Wearing Accommodation.
At the moment, any music lesson that requires students to share instruments should be avoided. This does not preclude assigning one instrument (drum/xylophone) per student for the duration of the class (i.e no sharing of instruments).
Yes, homework may be assigned for practice using a musical instrument at home. The emphasis is for students to leave their musical instrument at home and use them only at home.
At this point, the plan requires the music teacher to plan to move from class to class. Using a music room requires thorough cleaning every time after each class. This may not be practical as custodian provides priority to cleaning washrooms, high-touch areas etc.
In the case a teacher is away, an occasional (supply) teacher will be assigned to replace the permanent teacher.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a worldwide program. The IB organization is well aware that across the world, students are accessing their education through a variety of formats (remote learning, in-person face to face or a combination of both). They have established guidelines and procedures for all students and teachers, across the world, to … Continue reading “How will the current School Re-entry Plan align with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum?”
Schools have implemented their own pick up and drop off routines as per the needs of their school. For more information, please contact your school.
Kindergarten educators will use small groupings, outdoor space, explicit teaching of how and why we physically distance and the use of visual cues to support the maintaining of physical distancing where possible. Please note as outlined in the YCDSB re-entry plan which is based on directives from the Ministry of Education and recommendations by the … Continue reading “How will the Board ensure FDK students maintain physical distance?”
