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2 | Will my child attend school everyday? | Yes. Students will be grouped into small cohorts to maintain physical distancing. | Academic | |||||||||
3 | Will online learning be offered for families who want to keep their children home? | After assessing our first two weeks of Distance Learning (DL), we are finalizing the program and would like to announce the following changes for students who have symptoms or need to isolate for a short period of time (up to 14 days). Students who enrolled into the full-time (long-term) DL program in August will continue with the program currently in place. In Elementary: During the first three days of absence, students will receive the regular homework and parents can contact the teachers by email as usual, if needed. Students who need to isolate for a longer period of time will be able to access specific activities on Seesaw after the third day, and may be invited for an online Hangouts meeting, as deemed necessary by their teachers. In Secondary: Students who isolate for a short period of time will receive the regular homework (via Pronote) and can contact the teachers by email or chat if needed. They will also have access to streaming sessions and activities on Google classroom. A schedule of streaming sessions will be provided by the teachers on Classroom. They may be invited for an online Hangouts meeting, as deemed necessary by their teachers. | Academic | |||||||||
4 | Will all classes/subjects be taught as usual? | There will be content modifications to reduce the risk of transmission between students, such as the elimination of close contact sports, the modification of music classes (no instruments or singing), and no close contact group work. There are also some changes to recess and lunch to ensure physical distancing, as well as a staggered drop-off and pick up schedule by grade. | Academic | |||||||||
5 | What if my child's teacher is required to stay home? | If the classroom teacher is legally required to stay away from school due to AHS isolation protocols, one of our regular substitute teachers will supervise the students in the classroom, and the students’ teacher may lead lessons remotely. | Academic | |||||||||
6 | What if there are multiple staff absences and not enough substitute teachers? | If the classroom teacher is legally required to stay away from school due to AHS isolation protocols, one of our regular substitute teachers will supervise the students in the classroom, and the students’ teacher may lead lessons remotely. With the strict enforcement of no symptoms allowed at school and enhanced health measures, we do not anticipate more absences than usual. We are a small school with limited resources yet will adjust accordingly and will make every efforts to minimally disrupt the normal routine, while protecting public health. | Academic | |||||||||
7 | Will there be cameras in the classrooms so kids who stay home can keep up? | We will be offering a Distance Learning program for those families who are unable to send their children (grades 1-12) to school this Fall. While based on the program we implemented last Spring, this Fall version will be streamlined since our resources are limited and will be prioritized to ensure the quality of our in-class teaching is not affected. This learning approach will require significant parent involvement and assistance to ensure the students are acquiring the necessary learning skills that are being taught. | Academic | |||||||||
8 | Will there be any field trips, even if they are within walking distance? | Field trips are currently not included in the Alberta Return to School plan. Walking distance field trips are not currently planned, as we will not be able to have any parent volunteers. | Academic | |||||||||
9 | Will my child have gym, music and art? | Classes such as music, art and physical education will be taught yet their content will be modified to respect all government recommended guidelines and school protocols. | Academic | |||||||||
10 | Will there be a technology loan program again? | Students in grades 1-12 will be assigned their own device. Students in grades 7 and above will be able to take their devices home. Students in lower grades requiring a device for distance learning must contact jonathan.bateman@lycee.ca to be able to take the device home. | Academic | |||||||||
11 | How will substitute teachers be assigned? Will Lycée retain additional staff this year as a precaution? | The Lycee has a dedicated pool of regular substitute teachers. If the classroom teacher is legally required to stay away from school due to AHS isolation protocols, one of our regular substitute teachers will supervise the students in the classroom, and the students’ teacher may lead lessons remotely. | Academic | |||||||||
12 | How will parent teacher sessions work this year? | Close contacts can return to school after they have completed the 14-day isolation period as long as they haven’t developed any symptoms. | Academic | |||||||||
13 | Will secondary students be changing classes or are they going to stay in one class and the teachers will rotate rooms? | Students will stay in a single classroom dedicated to their cohort. Teachers will rotate from room to room. They will respect strict sanitizing guidelines and will wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible. The only other room that the students will use is the Science Lab for specific experiments that can't be made in a regular classroom. The Science Lab and equipment will be sanitized after each cohort using it. | Academic | |||||||||
14 | How will the school support students (Maternelle included) who are sick, showing symptoms preventing them from attending class in person? | Students who are temporarily unable to attend school during the semester for medical reasons will also be able to participate in the distance learning program during their time at home. This will allow students who are sick, or otherwise required to isolate, to continue their studies. These students are expected to return to in-person class upon recovery or release from isolation. When students in maternelle are sick or showing symptoms that prevent them from attending class in person, our teachers will work with parents to provide some material to work on at home. As every situation is different, these will be considered on a case by case basis, depending on the situation and length of absence. | Academic | |||||||||
15 | What is the plan if there is a second wave and schools are ordered to shut down again? | If the Lycée is legally required to stop in person classes, our students’ learning will continue as it did in March. Students in grade 1-12 will already be equipped with their own device and be ready to transition back to full-time Distance Learning. | Academic | |||||||||
16 | Why has the school day been shortened? | The school day ends earlier than usual to allow for staggered dismissal of all classes. While schedules have been changed, we made sure your child continues to receive a full day of instruction. The lunch break has been reduced to allow for staggering and the school day has been reduced by the same amount hence the new pickup times. However, the excellence of our program will not be compromised as we made sure your child continues to receive a full day of instruction. | Academic | |||||||||
17 | What additional cleaning / sanitization is planned? | An enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocol has been implemented, including daily cleaning for all areas of the school, with washrooms and high-touch surface cleaned several times a day and on an as needed basis. In addition, regular deep cleaning/sanitization of the building will take place regularly when students are not present. An electrostatic disinfectant sprayer is used on the playgrounds between cohorts. | In the Building | |||||||||
18 | Will face masks be mandatory for students? | It is required that all teachers and staff in all school settings and students in grades 4-12 wear non-medical masks while in shared areas of school, outside the classroom, and where they may not be able to maintain the recommended physical distancing requirements. Non-medical face masks may be considered but are not routinely recommended for younger students in grades K-3. It is recommended that these students instead adhere to the other public health strategies that mitigate the risk of transmission of COVID-19, such as cohorting, hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette to reduce the risk of transmission. Masks are not routinely recommended for younger students in grades K-3 due to difficulties with proper fit, compliance, and less virus transmission among younger children. Younger children may not be able to avoid touching their mask, and this could end up increasing the risk of virus transmission more than not wearing a mask at all. | In the Building | |||||||||
19 | Will face masks be mandatory for teachers and staff? | It is required that all teachers and staff in all school settings and students in grades 4-12 wear non-medical masks while in shared areas of school, outside the classroom, and where they may not be able to maintain the recommended physical distancing requirements. Non-medical face masks may be considered but are not routinely recommended for younger students in grades K-3. | In the Building | |||||||||
20 | What PPE will be provided to teachers and staff? | All students and staff will get two reusable masks. The Government of Alberta will distribute more than 1.6 million masks to 740,000 students and 90,000 staff. In addition, school staff will get one reusable face shield to use in schools at their discretion. A mask must still be worn while wearing a face shield. | In the Building | |||||||||
21 | How will you monitor who accesses the building? | There will be mandatory screening for all individuals entering the building. Visitors will only be allowed on an exceptional basis and will be required to sign in and wear a mask. | In the Building | |||||||||
22 | Where will students have recess? What about on "bad weather days"? | Students will have recess everyday, with their cohort grop. Cohorts will have recess in a designated area to maintain physical distancing, and will enter/exit through their assigned doors. If the weather is too cold to go outside, recess will take place indoors. | In the Building | |||||||||
23 | Will water fountains and water bottle filling stations be functioning? | Water fountains will be closed, but bottles may still be filled at the contactless fillers. We encourage students to bring one or two full water bottles to school each day to avoid crowding these stations. | In the Building | |||||||||
24 | What happens if a case of COVID-19 is reported at the Lycee? | In the event of a confirmed case, the Lycée will send an email to all parents and staff, advising of the positive case. The grade and class will be identified, however the person(s) affected will not be identified. All confirmed cases in schools are reported to Alberta Health Services (AHS) for investigation, and the advice and directions they provide to us will be shared with all parents and staff. Any decision regarding moving to Distance Learning, whether for one or more classes, would be made in conjunction with AHS and communicated as soon as possible. | In the Building | |||||||||
25 | What exactly is the Lycée doing in terms of hand washing, temperature checks, screening forms etc? (if a family has not been to the summer camps they would not know some of the protocols already in place) | Students and staff are required to wash or disinfect their hands upon entering the school and again upon entering the classroom. Students will be reminded to wash their hands multiple times throughout the day. | In the Building | |||||||||
26 | What will the classroom look like? Will there be plexiglass at each desk or at the teacher’s desk? Will there be markings on the floor to separate a student’s personal space and/or spacing in hallways / common areas? | Desks will be arranged to promote physical distancing. When physical distancing is not possible, students in grades 4 and above will be wearing masks. Lockers will be off limits. In class, individual space will be provided for students belongings instead. There will be markings on the floor, as well as signs, arrows and posters to help maintain physical distancing. Teachers will do their best to make the students feel comfortable and promote a happy and safe learning environment. | In the Building | |||||||||
27 | What exactly is a “cohort”? | Students will be grouped into cohorts and schedules have been created to avoid contact between cohorts. A cohort is defined as a group of students and staff who remain together and do not interact with others. To reduce contact between cohorts, class entry and recesses have been staggered, and students will eat lunch within their cohort. The size of the cohort will depend on the physical space of the classroom or learning setting. Larger classes are located in larger classrooms. Our cohorts trend towards 17 students per class or less, with the exception of the Grade 4 class. The Grade 4 class will be situated in the Mezzanine to allow for more physical distancing between students. | In the Building | |||||||||
28 | Will my child go to the library? | A selection of books will be brought to each cohort on a regular basis. Students can choose a book to take home (no sharing will be allowed). Books will be quarantined for three days upon being returned before being loaned to another student. | In the Building | |||||||||
29 | What is the approach for children who exhibit COVID-like symptoms? | A student who develops symptoms that could be caused by either COVID-19 or by a known pre-existing condition (e.g., allergies) should be tested for COVID-19 to confirm that it is not the source of their symptoms before entering or returning to school. Should your child exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 that are not attributable to a pre-existing condition, they must be kept home. They need to stay home until you get a negative COVID-19 test result. They can then come back to school as soon as the symptoms have disappeared and you inform us about the test result. We appreciate every member of the school community abiding by these measures as we know it takes a collective effort to keep our students, staff and families healthy and safe. | In the Building | |||||||||
30 | What is the approach for children who exhibit COVID-like symptoms that are attributable to pre-existing, managed, non-contagious conditions? E.g. asthma, allergies | A student who develops symptoms that could be caused by either COVID-19 or by a known pre-existing condition (e.g., allergies) should be tested for COVID-19 to confirm that it is not the source of their symptoms before entering or returning to school. For a child who has allergies or other pre-existing medical conditions, the school should get both a negative COVID-19 test result and a note from the doctor about the pre-existing medical condition and related symptoms. These (non COVID-19) symptoms would become their baseline health status. The student can attend school as long as the symptoms stay the same. Please contact us about your child’s pre-existing medical conditions so we may keep a confidential record of these conditions. We appreciate every member of the school community abiding by these measures as we know it takes a collective effort to keep our students, staff and families healthy and safe. | In the Building | |||||||||
31 | Two masks are not enough. What is the plan for more masks? What if my child forgets or loses or damages theirs? | Parents are required to provide their child (grades 4 -12) with a mask/face covering to wear. Parents can choose to have their child wear one of the two masks provided by Alberta Education/AHS, or another of their choosing. One of these masks should stay at school to ensure there is always a spare on hand. | In the Building | |||||||||
32 | What is the threshold for sending children home / closing a class for a period of time? E,g. if a family has multiple children in different cohorts. If there is an illness in one classroom will all children in that cohort be sent home? What happens to the cohorts of the siblings of the ill child, or the classes of the siblings of my child? | The daily health screening questionnaire includes a question about having close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. If a student answers this with YES, they are not permitted to attend class. If a case is confirmed, we will take all direction from the zone medical officer of health. | In the Building | |||||||||
33 | If a child /family member goes for a COVID test, do they have to inform the school? Will the cohort be sent home until the test results are received? | Parents must inform the school if a family member has tested positive for COVID-19. The information will be treated with confidentiality. The Lycee will notify all staff and parents if a case is confirmed at school. We will support students and staff to learn or work from home if they are required to isolate. The Lycee will work closely with the zone medical officer of health and follow all directions provided regarding the cohort, etc. | In the Building | |||||||||
34 | How will I be informed of an illness in my child’s class/cohort? | Strict protocols are being implemented: if a positive case is confirmed, the Lycee will notify all staff and parents but for reasons of privacy, we will not disclose further details. We will support students and staff to learn or work from home if they are required to isolate. In addition, a professional, schoolwide sanitization will be performed if a case is confirmed. The Lycee will work closely with the zone medical officer of health and follow all directions provided. | In the Building | |||||||||
35 | Will students be using lockers? | Lockers will not be available for student use. Storage boxes will be provided to each student to keep their personal belongings in the classroom. Due to limited space, students are not permitted to bring toys from home. Hooks have been installed for students to hang their winter gear. | In the Building | |||||||||
36 | Will "mask breaks" be incorporated into the day? | Yes, we will encourage teachers to take their classes outdoors for short mask breaks, weather permitting. | In the Building | |||||||||
37 | Dr. Hinshaw stated that “testing is entirely voluntary. However, asymptomatic testing of staff in school settings will help us with a baseline understanding of school re-entry, and ultimately help us more closely monitor the virus in the coming year.” Is the Lycee requiring that its staff be tested before classes begin? | The Lycee is strongly encouraging all staff to comply with this recommendation. | In the Building | |||||||||
38 | Will the number of students permitted in the bathrooms be monitored/limited? | The maximum number of students in a bathroom is 2-3 depending on the number of sinks in that particular bathroom in order to maximize and encourage handwashing. The Lycee will block off sinks to encourage physical distancing inthe bathrooms. Masks are required while using the bathrooms. The maximum capacity of each washroom will be posted on the door. | In the Building | |||||||||
39 | Who will monitor the number of students entering the bathroom? | Teachers will monitor the number of students in the bathroom at any given time. | In the Building | |||||||||
40 | What will children do with their shoes? | Students will remove their outdoor boots/shoes when entering the school/classroom. Students can keep one pair of indoor shoes at school. Running shoes are the best choice as they can be used for gym class. Black is the preferred colour, but not mandatory. | In the Building | |||||||||
41 | What has been done to improve the HVAC ventilation and water systems in the school? | The Lycée water system has been flushed and the quality of the water has been tested. All of our ventilation system have been adjusted to maximize the volume of fresh air into the classrooms. All of our HVAC systems have been recently serviced over the summer to facilitate as much fresh air into the classrooms as possible All air filters are changed regularly to ensure maximum air cleanliness | In the Building | |||||||||
42 | How will recess work? Will they be able to use the playground equipment? | Recess areas have been spaced out by cohort to promote physical distancing. They will happen outside as usual / inside if too cold. The playground will be sanitized with an electrostatic sprayer between cohorts, several times a day. | Misc | |||||||||
43 | Is the school considering expanding with additional temporary or quick build structures? | Not at this time. We currently have sufficient space to meet the requirements for physical distancing. We have split classes up by cohort and spaced them throughout the school to minimize contact. | Misc | |||||||||
44 | What can parents do to help? | Parents can help by strictly adhering to all AHS and school policies (keep your child home when sick, filling out the daily screeening questionnaire, wearing a mask, and following the recommended 2 meters physical distancing. | Misc | |||||||||
45 | What is the school doing to support students' mental health? | We recommend families begin to prepare their children in advance by discussing the back to school process several times before the start of school, so that students are prepared. We recommend that you start these conversations now, and that you are honest and open with your child. Role play activities, along with regular communication with your child will help. Our teachers will also monitor their students’ behaviour and will contact parents if they see any unusual signs. If you are concerned about your child’s anxiety, we recommend that you consult with your family doctor for more recommendations. | Misc | |||||||||
46 | Can secondary students still go home/out for lunch? | Yes, but the lunch time will be shorter. The lunch break has been shortened to limit cohort mixing in common spaces. | Misc | |||||||||
47 | When does the day start and end for students? | Arrival Time 3 & 4 YO - 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. - External classroom door (MSC enter through main preschool doors) Kindergarten - 8:30 - 8:35 a.m. - Boot Room entrance (NW) Grade 1A & 1B & Grade 2 (all classes) - 8:30 a.m. - Boot Room entrance (NW) Grade 1C & Grade 3 (all classes) - 8:30 a.m. - South West entrance Grade 4 - 8:30 a.m. - Boot Room entrance (SW) Grade 5 (all classes) - 8:30 a.m. - South entrance Grade 6, 7, 8 & 9 - 8:25 a.m. - East entrance Grade 10, 11 & 12 - 8:25 a.m. - Main entrance Dismissal 3 & 4 YO - 3:30-3:45 p.m. Kindergarten - 3:30 p.m. Grade 1-9 3:30 p.m. Grade 10, 11 & 12 3:25 or 4:15 p.m. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
48 | Can parents enter the building? | Parents may not enter the building, unless they have an appointment. They will have to fill out the symptom assessment sheet and wear a mask at all times. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
49 | How will you know students being dropped off are not sick? | Parents must complete an online screening form to be returned to the school every day before school. There is a strict stay-at-home policy for any students or staff exhibiting cold-like or COVID-19 symptoms. It is the parents/ responsibility to complete this form each morning before your children arrive at school. Children who develop or exhibit symptoms throughout the day will be isolated and parents will be asked to pick up their child immediately. At the preschool levels (3 year-old and 4 year-old students), we will refuse entrance to students in those grades who have not completed the form. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
50 | Where do I get & who do I give the COVID-19 screening form to each morning? | An online screening form has been created for parents to fill out each morning. As per government guidelines, “If an individual answers YES to any of the questions, they should stay home and will not be allowed to attend or participate in the activity or program". It is the parents/ responsibility to complete this form each morning before your children arrive at school. Children who develop or exhibit symptoms throughout the day will be isolated and parents will be asked to pick up their child immediately. At the preschool levels (3 year-old and 4 year-old students), we will refuse entrance to students in those grades who have not completed the form. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
51 | How will drop off work on "bad weather days"? | If the temperature outside is -20 degrees celsius or colder, signs will be posted informing students and parents that the “Bad Weather Procedure” will take effect. PS & MS: Enter as usual through their classroom doors. K- Grade 5: At 8:25, students enter directly through their usual door, making sure to practice physical distancing at all times. Students in Grade 4 and up must wear their mask when entering the school. Students do not need to line up outside - teachers will be at the doors to let students in. Grade 6 - 12: At 8:20, the east door will be unlocked and students can enter the school, with their masks on, and proceed directly to their classroom, making sure to practice physical distancing at all times. Students do not need to line up outside in the parking lot - teachers will be in the classrooms to welcome students. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
52 | What is the official mandatory screening process? | An online screening form has been created for parents to fill out each morning. As per government guidelines, “If an individual answers YES to any of the questions, they should stay home and will not be allowed to attend or participate in the activity or program". It is the parents/ responsibility to complete this form each morning before your children arrive at school. Children who develop or exhibit symptoms throughout the day will be isolated and parents will be asked to pick up their child immediately. At the preschool levels (3 year-old and 4 year-old students), we will refuse entrance to students in those grades who have not completed the form. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
53 | How will physical distancing be enforced? | Students will enter the school through different entrances, one cohort at a time. This will allow everyone the time to get to their classes with enough physical distancing. Visual cues (arrows, lines, etc.) will be placed on the floor. In classrooms, desks will be placed in rows, with as much space between as possible. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
54 | Will students be able to physically distance themselves while waiting in line outside? How will this be enforced? | There will be markings on the ground, 2 meters apart, indicating where students can line up | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
55 | Will parents be permitted to wait outside with their children? | Parents will have to stay out of the field, playground and parking lot areas. Only preschool parents will be allowed in the preschool yard and Kindergarten parents may enter the basketball court. We encourage parents/caregivers to wear masks while on school property. Maternelle parents will be allowed to wait with their children in the basketball courts and will be encouraged to wear masks. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
56 | What will happen if a student has a runny nose? What about a teacher or staff who has symptoms? | If any student or staff member has even mild symptoms of a cold, influenza or COVID-19, as listed on the AHS form, arrangements will be made for that person to be returned home. The Lycee and all other schools will be strict about this. Students who develop symptoms at school may be asked to wear a mask and isolate in a separate room until a parent arrives for pickup. If a separate room is not available, the student must be kept at least two metres away from other individuals. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
57 | What if my child needs to be picked up early? | If your child must be picked up early, please send an email to bureau@lycee.ca before the start of the school day. When you arrive to pick them up, please call the school and we will page your child to the main reception where you may pick them up. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
58 | What if my child is late ? | Students who are late must wait outside the main reception doors, along the office windows. Physical distancing lines will be placed on the ground, and students will be let in one at a time (or within their cohort if possible) | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
59 | Where do students enter/exit? | A map is available here: https://rts.lycee.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Arrival-Map-Sept-10.pdf | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
60 | My child is anxious and needs me to come into the school/classroom with them each morning. Will I be able to do this? If not, what suggestions can the school provide to help our family cope with this change? | Parents will not be allowed in the school. We recommend families begin to prepare their children in advance by discussing the back to school process several times before the start of school, so that students are prepared. We recommend that you start these conversations now, and that you are honest and open with your child. Role play activities, along with regular communication with your child will help. Our teachers will also monitor their students’ behaviour and will contact parents if they see any unusual signs. If you are concerned about your child’s anxiety, we recommend that you consult with your family doctor for more recommendations. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
61 | Will any of the changes make the parking lot worse? | Staggered schedules have been created to minimize the number of students entering the building at once. The parking will be off limit for parents since it will be used for secondary students morning line-up to allow for enough social distancing. We encourage families to consider walking or biking to school, or carpooling when possible. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
62 | How will the volume of screening forms be managed? Will there be long line ups for children to be assessed and admitted every morning? Isn’t there an app we can use? | An online screening form has been created for parents to fill out each morning. As per government guidelines, “If an individual answers YES to any of the questions, they should stay home and will not be allowed to attend or participate in the activity or program". It is the parents/ responsibility to complete this form each morning before your children arrive at school. Children who develop or exhibit symptoms throughout the day will be isolated and parents will be asked to pick up their child immediately. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
63 | Will entry/exit to the parking lot be restricted? | The parking lot entry and exit will be closed between 8:15 - 9:00 am and 3:15 - 3:45 pm (daily) to ensure the safety of all students. No vehicles will be permitted to enter, exit or circulate during this time. | Pick-up/Drop-off | |||||||||
64 | Will the hot lunch program continue? | Yes, but the buffet style of food will be replaced by prepackaged individual servings. Each student will receive 2 tiffins, one for hot food, one for cold food. The tiffins will be packed into thermal/cooler bags for distribution to the classrooms. There will be 2 bags per classroom. All special dietary needs will be labeled on applicable tiffins. Students will be required to bring their own eating utensils as they will not be provided. | Student Services | |||||||||
65 | Where will students eat lunch? | Students will eat lunch in their classrooms, hot lunch will be delivered to the classroom and students are required to bring their own eating utensils. Students must bring their packaging (juice box containers, plastic bags, wrappers, etc.) home with them for disposal. | Student Services | |||||||||
66 | Will extracurricular activities be available? | Extra-curricular clubs will be offered online to avoid mixing cohorts. Please note that all club participants will need to sign on from home using a home device. Student in violin or ukulele club will be allowed to rent an instrument for the trimester. | Student Services | |||||||||
67 | How will before and after care and clubs / extra-curricular activities work? What’s the point of cohorts if the children are mixing in before and after care anyway? | Extra-curricular clubs will be offered online to avoid mixing cohorts. Please note that all club participants will need to sign on from home using a home device. Student in ukulele club will be allowed to rent an instrument for the trimester. | Student Services | |||||||||
68 | What about hot lunch? | All food is prepared off-site then delivered to the school where it will be divided into individual portions (into tiffins) and then placed outside the classroom prior to lunch time. The teacher will be responsible for distributing the hot lunches to the appropriate students. The Braizen staff will only interact with one or two people while onsite. Buffet-style serving is eliminated. The students who use the hot-lunch program are responsible for bringing their own utensils to limit potential pathogen transfer. | Student Services | |||||||||
69 | Will students stay within their cohort for Etude? | To the extent possible, Etude will be organized by cohort. When not possible, we will ensure desks are sanitized and there is enough social distancing between students of different cohorts. Students in Grades 4 and above will wear mask during Etude. | Student Services | |||||||||
70 | Why is only limited childcare being offered in maternelle? | AHS guidelines require us to implement enhanced health measures. We cannot offer the same childcare as pre-COVID, as this would force us to mix cohorts, which is not authorized under Scenario 1. We continue to assess the situation on an ongoing basis as conditions change. We hope that this situation is temporary and will improve within a reasonable period of time. | Student Services | |||||||||
71 | Why is no childcare being offered for elementary students? | AHS guidelines require us to implement enhanced health measures. We cannot offer the same childcare as pre-COVID, as this would force us to mix cohorts, which is not authorized under Scenario 1. We continue to assess the situation on an ongoing basis as conditions change. We hope that this situation is temporary and will improve within a reasonable period of time. | Student Services | |||||||||
72 | When can a teacher, staff member or student return to school following a negative COVID-19 test? | Symptomatic persons who tests negative can return to school when their symptoms resolve except if they have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case. An asymptomatic person who tests negative can return to school right away except if they have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case. Close contacts of cases need to complete a 14 day isolation period. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
73 | If a student has symptoms of COVID-19, can their asymptomatic siblings (or others asymptomatic in the household) go to school? | Yes, asymptomatic siblings or family members can continue to go to school, unless: • The student with symptoms tests positive for COVID-19 • The student with symptoms is also a close contact* (see definition below) of a positive case (in which case, the siblings or family members should all self-isolate until the test result is reported). | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
74 | If a child does not have symptoms but is identified as a close contact of a positive case, do others in their household need to self-isolate (e.g., siblings, other family members)? | No. Contacts of close contacts do not need to isolate. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
75 | What is considered a close contact in a school? | When there is a case of COVID-19 in a school, a close contact is anyone who: • has been within two metres of that person for more than 15 minutes (cumulative) while they are infectious • shared food or drink or had contact such as hugging or kissing Generally, all individuals who share a classroom with the case are considered close contacts. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
76 | If students or staff are wearing masks at school, are they still considered close contacts? | Wearing a mask helps to prevent respiratory droplets from contaminating other people or surfaces. Masks are helpful in preventing the spread of COVID with small amounts of contact (e.g., standing beside each other for a short time). However, wearing a mask is not considered enough to guarantee prevention of the spread of COVID-19 among students or staff in close contact with a positive case. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
77 | When can a student or staff member who is identified as a close contact return to school? | Close contacts can return to school after they have completed the 14-day isolation period as long as they haven’t developed any symptoms. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
78 | When do students or staff need to self-isolate? | Anyone with symptoms should not be at school if they are ill. Anyone with symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or loss of smell/taste, MUST legally self-isolate for 10 days after the onset of symptoms and should be tested for COVID-19. They cannot go to school or attend any public place. Anyone who is identified as a close contact of a confirmed positive case must self-isolate for 14 days from the date of exposure. They cannot go to school or attend any public place. Even if they test negative for COVID-19, they must stay in isolation for 14 days. After testing, there are further instructions at ahs.ca/results about the actions that someone must take based on their test results Please contact absences@lycee.ca to let us know. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
79 | What should I do if I am concerned my child has been exposed to COVID-19 at school? | Students may continue to attend school if they are well, unless notified by AHS that they are a contact of a confirmed case. Schools will communicate to students/parents/guardians if there is a case of COVID-19 at their child’s school. AHS will identify and notify all close contacts of the positive case. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
80 | What happens when a school student or staff member tests positive? | AHS receives positive case results directly from the lab. The staff member or student (or their parent/guardian) is informed of their positive test result, and provided with guidance, by AHS Public Health. The positive case is required to isolate at home. They cannot attend school until Public Health determines that they are no longer infectious. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
81 | How will schools be notified of positive cases in staff or students? | AHS notifies the positive individual and collects information to help identify any close contacts. The school will only be notified if the positive case attended school while they were infectious. The school will be asked to help identify any students or staff that may have been exposed at school so AHS Public Health can notify them. All other staff, students and parents/guardians will be notified of the case or outbreak by the school. If the positive case did not attend school while they were infectious, the school would not be notified by AHS. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
82 | What happens if there is one case of COVID-19 in a school? | One case will trigger an “alert status” and the school will work with AHS contact tracing to identify close contacts. As directed by AHS, the school will send out a letter to the students/parents/guardians and staff to notify them of the alert. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
83 | How many cases do there need to be before an outbreak is declared? | Two or more cases of COVID-19 in a school within a 14 day period is considered an outbreak. As directed by AHS, the school will send out a letter to the students/parents/guardians and staff to notify them of the outbreak. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
84 | Will the school be closed if there is an outbreak? | Public health measures for outbreak management are based on recommendations of the Zone Medical Officer of Health. In the majority of situations school closure would not be required to manage the disease control aspects of an outbreak. Extra precautions of group, class or school closures may be taken by the school. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
85 | Stay home when sick or if in contact with someone who is sick. Students, parents or family members must not enter school if they: | • Feel sick or have symptoms of COVID-19 • Had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days • Had close contact with a symptomatic close contact of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days • Have traveled outside of Canada in the last 14 days | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
86 | Can students/staff having travelled internationally return to school settings under the new “International Border Pilot Program” at the Calgary Airport? | The new "International Border Pilot Program" requires registrants to adhere to several conditions. Please follow this link to read the full conditions of the program. The section below refers to school and child care and indicates: “Child care programs (for example daycare, out of school care), K to 12 schools and post-secondary institutions - attendees, students in schools and staff who work in these settings cannot go back to these settings until they have their second test and have received a negative result.” Participants in this pilot must undergo a second test on day 6 or 7 after returning to Alberta. This means that children and staff members will not be allowed back into a school until after they get a second negative test result, which given these timelines will be a minimum of seven days from the time that participants are back in Alberta. | When to Stay Home | |||||||||
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