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School & COVID-19

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As schools operate amid the changes caused by COVID-19 we have gathered  resources to provide Northern families with information on how things are working this year and what to expect in the coming weeks and months. 

MASKS ARE MANDATORY INDOORS. Students should come to school with a mask, water bottle and daily health screening (paper or online). 

Important Dates:
Students attending school in person will complete 2 courses in each of 4 quadmesters. Students will use a 4 day schedule.
  • Quad 1: September 17 - November 17 + Credit Recovery November 18 & 19
  • Quad 2: November 23 - February 2 + Credit Recovery February 3 & 4
  • Quad 3: February 8 - April 20 + Credit Recovery April 21 & 22
  • Quad 4: April 23 - June 23 + Credit Recovery June 24, 25, 28
  • High School PA Days: Nov. 20, Feb. 5 (NEW), Feb. 12, Jun 29
  • Staff Meeting Dates: Morning class ends at 12:05pm, Afternoon class runs from 1:35-2:35pm ​Nov 24, Dec 15, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22
  • Full School Year Calendar

New from Toronto Public Heath - School's to reopen in Toronto on Feb 16, 2021
Toronto Public Health (TPH) has important reminders to help you prepare your child for the return to school. Please visit our website at: www.toronto.ca/COVID19 to stay up-to-date. Information specific to school communities is available at: COVID-19 school information for parents & caregivers.

How to prepare for return to in-person learning:
  • Daily screening: Starting today for everyone in your household complete the updated COVID-19 symptom screening for students and adults every day.
  • Get tested: If anyone in your household has one or more new or worsening symptoms of COVID-19, they should get tested as soon as possible. Everyone in the house will need to stay home if someone in the home is sick with a COVID-19 symptom. More pop-up testing sites will be made available this week through our testing partners.
  • Pack your mask: Students are required to wear a mask properly at all times except when having a mask break or eating lunch. Pack an extra mask in case your child needs to change it.
  • Stay-at-home except to attend work: Continue to support stay-at-home measures in order to keep schools as safe as possible. Stay at home except for work, essential shopping, outdoor exercise, or healthcare appointments. Limit contact outside of school/work to only the people you live with.

​When at school for in-person learning:
  • Confirmation of screening: Students should bring a paper record or show your school's app to confirm that screening has been completed before starting school each day.
  • Follow prevention measures: Students should wash or sanitize their hands frequently, stay at least six feet/two metres from others as much as possible, wear a well-fitting mask, and stay home when sick.
  • Mask breaks: Students must ensure physical distancing is maintained when taking short mask breaks outdoors or indoors or to eat lunch/snacks.
  • Stay-at-home except to attend school or work: Students can attend school each day, but should not gather with others, even those in their cohort. Continue to support stay-at-home measures to keep schools as safe as possible. Stay at home except to attend school, exercise outdoors or for healthcare appointments. Limit contact outside of school to only the people you live with.  

Key Links:
  • Mental Health and Well-Being Resources during COVID-19 - Comprehensive list compiled by the TDSB
  • ​Daily Health Screening - Students can complete their health assessment online and generate a QR code on their mobile device. This will be checked at the school's entry door. A paper version is also available.
  • Back to School Form - Toronto Public Health form to sign in the event of your child has a suspected or confirmed illness to confirm the child is safe to return to school. A medical notes is not required.​
  • What Parents Need to Know if Someone Tests Positive for COVID-19 at School 
  • Tip Sheet: Know when to Self-Monitor, Self-Isolate or Send your Child to School
  • COVID-19 Testing - Locations, Rules and Guidelines related to getting tested
  • The City of Toronto COVID-19 School Information - This site contains detailed information on how to assess your student's health, how to self isolate, how COVID-19 will be handled within schools and more.
  • COVID-19 Alert App - A Bluetooth-based COVID-19 contact tracing app developed in Canada was rolled out for testing in Ontario on July 31. Everyone is urged to download it. Your privacy is strictly respected.​

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