Our two Virtual Learning platforms are Google Classroom and Desire to Learn (D2L). These two platforms provide the security of our working and learning environments that other platforms do not.
All hallways and stairways will have signage indicating the direction staff and students are to walk in. Washrooms will also have signage indicating maximum occupancy with markings to indicate where to stand if waiting is required. School administrators and teaching staff will be providing instructions for all students on the first day of school on … Continue reading “How will students maintain physical distance in hallways, stairways, washrooms and common areas?”
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.
Synchronous learning is referring to the classroom teacher being engaged with the students as the learning unfolds. Synchronous support refers to the role that a second teacher, assigned to the class, will provide as they engage with the students to help answer questions and provide assistance.
Preparation for and reception of the Sacraments occurs within the parish. Some parishes have recently resumed registration for the Sacraments and have started planning fall celebrations for Confirmandi and First Communicants. In these cases, parents have been invited to registration sessions. Parents who have questions about this should be directed to contact their local parish.
Our secondary adapted plans are in alignment with all of the GTA boards that have been denoted as “designated boards” by the Ministry of Education. The underlying goal of this designation is to ensure the return to school plan is safe for our staff and students. It has been determined that the safety and risk … Continue reading “Why are the secondary student cohorts still doing half days versus full alternate days?”
Flushing the building refers to starting the ventilation air 2 hours prior to the entry by occupants and continuing to run the ventilation 2 hour after occupancy.
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?”
