Logistics: Elementary

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS

On July 30, 2020, the Minister of Education announced that students in Ontario will return to school in September, 2020 following a conventional model. This plan outlines the conventional model for both our Elementary (K-8) students and Secondary (9-12) students. It is important to also note that this plan outlines the adaptive and distance learning models should the need arise to enter into one or both of these models if the status of COVID19 changes in the region or province.

Conventional Model

Normal Weekly Timetable with physical distancing, hygiene and cleaning protocols in place. Cloth masks will be mandatory for students in Gr. 4 - 8 and encouraged for for K-3 students. Normal Weekly Timetable with physical distancing, hygiene and cleaning protocols in place. Cloth masks will be mandatory for students in Gr. 4 - 8 and encouraged for K-3 students and should be worn indoors except for lunch, snacks.. Effective January 25, 2021 masks will be mandatory for students in Grades 1-3 and encouraged for students in Kindergarten. Also effective January 25, 2021, masks are required outside school (recess, before school) for students if physical distancing cannot be maintained. Students should remain with their assigned classmates throughout the day. Rotary subjects where students rotate to different classrooms are discouraged at this time. Teachers should create and incorporate some online learning components into a conventional model using the Google platform and other digital tools so that a seamless entry into a Distance Learning model can occur should the need arise

Distance Learning Model

It is the expectation that instruction is provided for all reportable subjects in the Ontario Curriculum should we enter into a Distance Learning model at any time throughout the year. A balance of synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities is necessary to engage students and provide personalized instruction and assessment. Teachers will use the Google platform and other digital tools to deliver both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. A weekly schedule for students/parents outlining the times that live (synchronous) lessons are being delivered is strongly recommended in order to maintain a predictable routine throughout the week.

Adaptive Model to be used ~ 10-day cycle

Classroom Teachers, ECEs and Core teachers are expected to provide direct instruction and assess students during in-class days at school (i.e. 5 days of the 10 day cycle). While students are learning at home, (i.e. 5 days of the 10 day cycle) At-Home teachers i.e. prep teachers should provide both synchronous and asynchronous instruction to students following the prep schedule for the class. Students are also expected to complete independent activities and assignments provided by the in-class teacher while learning at home.

CONSIDERATIONS: Where possible, in an adaptive model, synchronous learning should occur so that students who are scheduled to learn at home can connect with students who are in-class. Suggestions might include classroom prayer celebrations, christian meditation sessions, community building activities, welcome message, classroom meetings, etc.