FAQ's
Frequesntly Asked Questions
How long does the school plan to continue with Distant Learning?
The Ministry has postponed school closure till May 3, 2020 until further notice. For now, we plan to continue Distant Learning until June, if needed. However, with the rapidly evolving situation, we will follow the Ministry's announcement on when the schools may reopen. If need be, we are prepared to continue Distant Learning till the end of school year.
What security measures are being taken to ensure online safety for staff and students?
Just like with any online platform, there are security risks involved with Zoom and we are making sure to keep up with the updates along with exploring all features by Zoom to ensure maximum level of security possible. We have a tech support team in place that is keeping up to date with best security measures. Please be assured that we are taking all necessary measures to ensure the online safety and security of our staff and students.
Are classroom sessions being recorded?
Yes, some of our classroom sessions maybe recorded purely for our own records and are not intended to be used publicly on any forum. The recordings will be saved for different purposes, including as proof of instruction for the Ministry as well as reference for future use.
It should also be noted that the teachers are recording while in 'speaker view' mode that mainly records the teacher's lesson and not the students' information.
I don't have enough devices at home for all my kids. Can the school provide me with a device?
Yes, for those parents who don't have enough devices at home for all their children, we are lending our school provisioned Chromebooks to the families for the period of Distant Learning. The parents are required to sign an agreement with the school in order to borrow the devices.
Please email us at info@olivegroveschool.ca if you are in need of extra devices.
Will the students be getting a report card at the end of the year? How will the students be assessed for report cards?
Yes, we will be giving out report cards in June. Please click on the links below for a detailed explanation of the assessment and evaluation process.
JK TO GARDE 3 DISTANT LEARNING ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
GRADE 4 TO 10 DISTANT LEARNING ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
Is the school looking into starting an Online Quran Program for the students?
We have started our Online After-school Quran Program from Monday, April 20, 2020. Please click on the link below for more details.
Why was re-registration deducted?
The re-registration fee is a commitment made by parents in the first week of March, which shows intent to return in the new school year and thus, secure a spot for your child. This allows us to plan ahead and ensure that we are prepared to welcome our students with the best available facility to meet both their academic as well as physical needs. This is in no way related to the current period of Distant Learning and hence, was deducted on April 1st as per our annual planning.
Will school consider reducing tuition? What if I have been directly impacted financially by the crisis?
We recognize that we are in unprecedented times right now and many of us have been impacted directly by the crisis. This is the time when we need to come together as a community more than ever before. Hence, we emphasize the fact that we are here for you and ensure that we will do everything possible to prevent any disruption of your child's education. We request all families who are struggling financially to directly approach us to discuss a plan for the next couple of months. Though it is not possible to make fee reductions across the board, we are making exceptions for those who have been affected by the crisis. Please contact us at info@olivegroveschool.ca to explain your situation to us.
You can also book a one on one meeting with the Principal by clicking on the link below.
Why were some staff members, included EA's laid off?
The uncertainty with the current situation has forced us all to make tough decisions. Laying off some of our dedicated staff members has been one such decision that we had to make in order to ensure our economic stability. As difficult as it was, we want to emphasize that this decision was in no way reflective of their efficiency and that this is a temporary situation for them. We have every intention to reinstate our laid off staff as soon as possible.
Will OGS be availing government subsidy?
We acknowledge how stressful this crisis can be for our families and are working to utilize applicable government programs for the benefit of our community. Things look promising and if it is finalized, parents will get partial refund/credit for the applicable monthly fees. Stay tuned!
Will hot lunch payments be refunded?
All payments made towards the Hot Lunch Program or any other EnrichIt! activity prior to school closure will be reimbursed to parents in due time.