COVID-19 Resources

Summary of Key Updates to Protocols for the Start of School 2021:

• Non-medical masks are required for all students in Grades 4-12, and all adults when in the school. Non-medical masks for students in Grades 2-3 are encouraged, but are a family decision.
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the school building continues.
• Natural ventilation maximized by opening the doors and windows and Hepa Air filter systems used in rooms that do not have access to fresh air, continues.
• Frequent hand hygiene throughout the school day continues.
• Daily Health Checks must continue to be completed by everyone prior to entering the school.
• Physical distancing has been replaced with awareness and respect for personal space.
• Students are no longer grouped by Learning Cohorts.
• Optional Gr 10-12 Flex Block continues:
  – Students who attend Flex Block are required to use the time to meet with an educator or study on the North Campus. Senior students who take the bus are welcome on the North Campus during Flex without appointments.
  – All Gr 10-12 students should be on site for Period 1 no later than 8:40am Mon-Thurs and 8:00am on Friday.
• Staggered Dismissal continues:
  – Grade 7/8 students dismissed at 3:25pm Mon-Thurs; 2:20pm on Friday.
  – Grades 9-12 students dismissed at 3:35pm Mon-Thurs; 2:15pm on Friday.
• BC School Sports and clubs are being offered.