No. Students in the kindergarten classrooms will have opportunities throughout the day to move around the room and engage in outdoor play (weather permitting) while adhering to the physical distancing protocols outlined by York Region Public Health.
Learning materials will be available for students to use to address the expectations found in The Kindergarten Program, 2016. All materials used by students and educators will be disinfected on a regular basis in adherence with the guidelines set by York Region Public Health (YRPH). Carpets and rugs, where appropriate, will be removed. Children will … Continue reading “How will FDK classes maintain health and safety (e.g. ensuring clean toys, equipment) measures?”
York Region Public Health advises that it is reasonable and safer for students to remove their masks when participating in activities that elevate heart rate and increase breathing as long as they are physically distanced, even while indoors. Gymnasiums or large spaces should only be used where physical distancing measures can be followed. Outdoor gym … Continue reading “Can students take their mask off indoors during Physical Education class while physical distancing”
The Board continues to hire occasional teachers and is looking at assigning occasional teachers to specific schools.
York Region Public Health’s current plan is to have 48 dedicated school health nurses with assigned schools to assist in education on proper use of masks, contact tracing, potential mobile testing for potential outbreaks in schools and more.
Yes, Italian language classes will be available.
The Before and After school programs must follow the direction and protocols outlined by York Public Health when providing snacks in the morning and after school. Snacks will be provided and all safety protocols will be followed.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) recognizes that in order for Before and After school programs to be operational and viable, it may not be possible to limit students in the Before and After school program to their groups from the core day. The MOE recommends that, in circumstances where students from different school day classes … Continue reading “My child is in the Before and After school program. How will the child care centre prevent cohorts from the school mixing in the program?”
The International Baccalaureate (IB) organization has stated that they are planning for examinations as the final assessment tool for the 2020-2021 candidates. The exams are always scheduled during the month of May and we will work together at that time to address both the face to face learners and those working remotely.
York Region Public Health advises classes to go outside to conduct lessons.
