DIVISION RE-ENTRY PLAN - Parent/Guardian Handbook 2020 - 2021 LAKELAND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - Lakeland Catholic School District
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LAKELAND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
DIVISION RE-ENTRY PLAN
For Scenario 1
Parent/Guardian Handbook
2020 - 2021
Table of Contents
MESSAGE FROM BOARD Emergency Procedures 16
CHAIR BAUER AND
SUPERINTENDENT ARRUDA 3 TEACHING AND LEARNING
In-Person Learning In
LAKELAND CATHOLIC Scenario 1 17
SCHOOLS DIVISION Online Learning In
PRAYER 4 Scenario 1 17
Early Learning 18
SAFETY & WELL-BEING IN LCSD English as a Second
Cohorts 5 Language (ESL) 18
Physical Distancing 5 Inclusive Student Needs 19
Health Screening 5 School Fees 19
Illness While Onsite 6 International Students 20
Students with Technology Use 20
Pre-Existing Conditions 6 Assessment 20
Cases of COVID 19
At School 7 INSTRUCTION
Hand Hygiene 7 Music 21
Cleaning 7 Physical Education 21
Personal Protective Art 21
Equipment (PPE) 8 CTS 21
Masks 8 Labs 22
Work Experience 22
OUR NEW REALITY
First Week of School 10 ACTIVITIES
Staggered Entry Dates 10 Field Trips 23
Arriving at School 10 Assemblies & Celebrations 23
Lockers/Cubbies 11 Athletics and Extracurricular
Assigned Seating 11 Activities 23
Supplies 11 Graduation 23
Washrooms 11 School Council 23
Water Fountains 11
Common Areas 11 HEALTH & WELLNESS/
Dismissal 12 REFERENCES 24
Playgrounds 12
Closed Campus 12 APPENDICES 26
Lunch 13
Food in Schools 13
Nutrition Programs 13
Volunteers 13
Visitors to Schools 14
COVID 19 Visitor Log 14
Transportation 14
Libraries 16
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 2 of 43Message from Board Chair Bauer and
Chief Superintendent Arruda
On July 21, 2020 the Government of Alberta announced that students would return to in-
person classes in September, under Scenario 1, at near-normal operations with mitigation
strategies and health measures in place.
This re-entry plan ensures, to the best of our ability that our students, staff, parents and
the entire Lakeland Catholic community have a safe, healthy and effective learning
environment, which is the top priority of the Board of Trustees. The strategies that you
will see in this handbook were designed to reduce the risks of exposure to COVID 19 to
the greatest extent possible while adhering to the direction of the Minister of Education,
and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Our plan also has an option for families who wish to have their child(ren) continue to work
from home in September while remaining enrolled in their designated school. We have
a well-defined and effective team of educators that will assist families and students who
choose that option. We encourage you to reach out to us, school principals, outreach
workers and teachers if you need help or assistance of any kind.
We trust that this re-entry plan provides our Lakeland community with the information,
protocols and recommendations from the Ministry of Education and Alberta Health
Services. It is important to understand that this document may change from time to time
in order to address and adjust to new challenges as they arise. You will be apprised of
any changes that may be necessary.
Our commitment remains to provide excellent educational experiences founded on our
vision that “Christ is our Model and Children are our Focus”. We will continue to pray for
our students, staff, parents and our country as we move forward.
Diane Bauer Joe Arruda
Board Chair Chief Superintendent
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 3 of 43Lakeland Catholic Schools
Division Prayer
It helps now and then, to step back and take a long view.
The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond vision.
We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is
God’s work.
Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying that the kingdom lies beyond us.
No statement says all that could be said. No prayer fully expresses our faith.
No confession brings perfection. No pastoral visit brings wholeness.
No program accomplishes the church’s mission.
No set goals and objectives include everything.
This is what we are about.
We plant the seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.
We lay foundations that will need further development.
We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities.
We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This
enables us to do something, and to do it very well. It may be incomplete, but it is a
beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord’s grace to enter and to do
the rest.
We may never see the results, but that is the difference between the master builder and
the worker.
We are workers, not master builders: ministers, not messiahs.
We are prophets for a future not our own.
AMEN
(A Prayer by Archbishop Oscar Romero)
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 4 of 43Safety & Well-Being in LCSD COHORTS/STUDENT GROUPINGS In the provincial re-entry plan, cohorts refer to a group of students and staff who remain together. This helps decrease the number of close contacts within the school environment. Where practical, students will be organized within smaller groups throughout the school day. In classrooms and on buses, students may be asked to adhere to smaller groupings and seating plans. PHYSICAL DISTANCING All members of the school community are encouraged to physically distance as much as is practical. Schools will put measures in place to promote physical distancing, which may include: • Signage and directional arrows to control the flow of foot traffic; • Capacity limits for lunchrooms and washrooms; • Staggered times for movement through the hallways; • Staggered start and/or end times; • Assigned entrance and exit doors; • Removing or rearranging seating in common areas; • Limiting access to common areas. In classrooms, maintaining physical distancing of two (2) metres may not be possible. In this case, the provincial re-entry plan suggests that student seating be arranged so they are not facing one another, to mitigate the risk should a student sneeze or cough. Classrooms will be arranged to promote physical distancing as much as possible. HEALTH SCREENING Parents/Guardians must assess their child(ren) daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease before sending them to school. Staff will also assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or COVID-19 prior to entering the school. They should use the COVID-19 information : Alberta Health Daily Checklist (See Appendix “B”) to assess themselves daily prior to entering the school/site. Parents/Guardians will receive a copy of this COVID-19 information : Alberta Health Daily Checklist (See Appendix “B”) from their school in late August. Parents/Guardians will be expected to complete the questionnaire daily with their child(ren) and follow all Government of Alberta health instructions on the questionnaire. Any child(ren) who have any symptoms noted on the questionnaire cannot attend school. Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 5 of 43
Safety & Well-Being in LCSD Parents/Guardians are not required to submit the form to the school. It is a tool to assess their child’s(rens) wellness before sending them to school. Anyone else permitted in a school will also need to complete the COVID-19 information : Alberta Health Daily Checklist (See Appendix “B”) before entering the building. Any person with symptoms of COVID-19 or experiencing illness will not be allowed in the school. All schools will have COVID-19 signs on their doors reminding people not to enter the building if they feel sick, or if they have had close contact with someone who is ill or suspected of having COVID-19. Any person who selects “yes” on any of the screening questions will not be permitted to enter the school, pending further testing for COVID-19. ILLNESS WHILE ONSITE Should a student exhibit signs of illness at school, they will be moved to a designated quarantine area within the school/site. Parents/Guardians will be notified and advised to pick up their child(ren) immediately. Please ensure that your child’s(rens) emergency contact information is up to date in the event that parents/guardians must be reached. Staff supervising symptomatic students will: • Keep all other staff out of the designated quarantine area; • Provide the student with a face mask, provided that the student can wear it safely; • Wear recommended PPE; • Use strict hand-washing techniques; and, • Maintain physical distancing. All schools have been provided thermometers, which will be a tool for when students are not feeling well and will enable schools to report health information to families. STUDENTS WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS It is important that parents/guardians establish a clear baseline for what being healthy looks like. In the case of a child(ren) with pre-existing conditions, we encourage parents/guardians to have a COVID-19 test conducted prior to returning to school. In this way, it will help establish that baseline for a child(ren) with pre-existing conditions. Parents/Guardians should notify the school of any pre-existing condition and its symptoms. Should a child(ren) develop symptoms that are outside of those previously established, the child(ren) should have a COVID-19 test prior to returning to the school site. Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 6 of 43
Safety & Well-Being in LCSD
CASES OF COVID 19 AT SCHOOL
If there are cases of COVID-19 identified within school settings, the Zone Medical Officer
of Health will work directly with the school Division and school administration to provide
follow-up recommendations and messaging for staff, parents/guardians, and students.
Schools will collaborate with Division staff and the Zone Medical Officer of Health during
potential and confirmed cases.
Alberta Health Services may request the school close in-person classes to allow a public
health investigation to take place. The decision to send a cohort/class home or to close
a school will be made by the local Medical Officer of Health. If this were to occur, the
school and Division will support students and staff to learn or work at home if they are
required to self-isolate.
HAND HYGIENE
Anyone who enters a school will be required to practice hand hygiene. Proper hand
hygiene will help mitigate any virus transmission. Soap and water for 20 seconds are the
preferred method for cleaning hands. Staff and students will practice hand hygiene:
• before leaving home, on arrival at school, and before leaving school;
• after using the washroom;
• before and after any transitions within the school setting (i.e. to another classroom,
indoor and/or outdoor transitions);
• after sneezing or coughing;
• before and after breaks and sporting activities;
• before and after using playground equipment;
• before and after eating any food, including snacks;
• before touching face (nose, hands, or mouth);
• whenever hands are visibly dirty;
• regularly throughout the day.
If a sink is not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used.
CLEANING
We are developing a COVID-19 cleaning standard for all Division schools that aligns with
provincial directives around cleaning and disinfecting. These increased measures
include:
• purchasing provincially recommended COVID-19 cleaning supplies;
• additional training for custodial staff;
• removing any soft furnishings and area rugs from classrooms and common areas that
cannot be cleaned to provincial standards;
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Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 7 of 43Safety & Well-Being in LCSD
• frequently cleaning high-touch surfaces such as water fountains or door handles;
• more frequent cleaning and disinfecting throughout the school, with specific attention
to washrooms, high-traffic areas and classrooms.
Our Division is procuring all COVID-19 cleaning and safety items on behalf of all schools.
This will help ensure all schools use products that adhere to health standards and meet
requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. It also ensures that all schools have
equitable access to these supplies.
See Appendix “A” for more details on enhanced cleaning protocols.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Within the context of K-12 education, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is primarily
focused on non-medical masks. Practices such as physical distancing, hand washing,
staying home when sick, and increased environmental cleaning continue to be priority
public health measures.
There may be certain contexts in which enhanced PPE is necessary and will be the
expectation. This would include times when a student, staff or guest becomes ill while at
school and is required to isolate until they can be safely picked up and taken home. Other
contexts include staff working with medically complex students for whom it is impractical
to maintain a distance of two (2) metres while working with the student.
MASKS
Masks are emerging as an important way to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19,
particularly when people are indoors and physical distancing is a challenge. The present
guidance from the Chief Medical Officer indicates that staff and students in Grades 4-12
will be mandated to wear masks. Although not mandated for Kindergarten to Grade 3,
the use of masks is strongly recommended to help reduce the potential for transmission
and exposure. All staff and Kindergarten to Grade 12 students will be provided with two
(2) re-usable face masks and face shields (for staff) for their use.
Masks are particularly recommended in circumstances where there is prolonged close
contact (greater than 15 minutes) and distance of two (2) metres cannot be maintained.
Some important things to know about the use of masks are:
• individuals who are physically, psychologically or developmentally unable to wear a
mask, or any protected ground under the Alberta Human Rights Act, may be excused
from this health protocol;
• parents/guardians will work with the school principal to discuss this relative to their
child;
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Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 8 of 43Safety & Well-Being in LCSD
• masks are required for staff who are wearing face shields;
• please follow the provincial health guidelines for how to choose and wear a mask;
• masks will be an important item on school supply lists for families;
• if someone forgets their mask, schools will ensure there are supplies available for
students and staff.
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 9 of 43Our New Reality
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL STAGGERED ENTRY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Lakeland Catholic Schools reopen to students on September 1, 2020. Students will return
using a staggered entry the first week of school. This will allow schools to explain the
new routine and health and safety measures to students in smaller group settings.
STAGGERED ENTRY DATES
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and Thursday, September 3, 2020
Grades 1-12 students with their last name starting with “A” up to and including “K” will
attend in-person classes at their registered schools.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 and Friday, September 4, 2020
Grades 1-12 students with their last name starting with “L” up to and including “Z” will
attend in-person classes at their registered schools.
Regularly scheduled classes will resume starting September 8, 2020
Early Learning (Kindergarten and Preschool) students will be contacted by their school
with the staggered re-entry details.
ARRIVING AT SCHOOL
All students will have an assigned door to use every time they enter and exit their school.
When students arrive at school, they will:
• wear their reusable mask;
• go to the area outside their assigned door;
• follow physical distancing guidelines to stay at least two (2) metres apart while they
wait outside;
• line up when it is time to enter the school, following physical distancing guidelines,
and wait for staff to bring them into the school.
School staff will be outside to remind students of these requirements and to help students
line up keeping an appropriate distance from each other.
Many schools will develop staggered entry schedules to limit how many students enter
the school at once. This schedule may be slightly different from the regular bell schedule.
During inclement weather, such as extreme cold or rain, schools will have a plan in place
so students can enter the school early.
We respectfully ask parents/guardians bringing their child(ren) to school to stay in their
vehicle or outside the school, and to maintain a safe physical distance between
themselves and others. Those who need to enter the school must book an appointment
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 10 of 43Our New Reality with the school office. Individuals without an appointment will not be able to enter the school. LOCKERS/ CUBBIES At this time, students have assigned lockers or cubbies to store personal belongings. There will be no sharing of personal storage spaces. Students are encouraged to minimize the number of belongings they have at school. ASSIGNED SEATING In order to promote physical distancing, students will be assigned seating throughout the day, including at lunch. This is in order to maintain cohort integrity and help assist with contact tracing, if required. SUPPLIES Students must use their own personal supplies as much as possible. Sharing of materials is prohibited. Bring only the supplies that are necessary. WASHROOMS Washrooms will be cleaned and high touch areas disinfected several times per day. Depending on the size of the school, students may be assigned a particular washroom for use. There may be a maximum number of students allowed in a washroom at one time. WATER FOUNTAINS Water fountains present a challenge in the effort to reduce transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Therefore, we have installed water filling stations in all of our schools that will be the source of water for students to refill their personal water bottles. Students will be encouraged to bring water bottles from home, filled to start the day, and may subsequently fill those bottles throughout the day as needed. The use of water fountains in their traditional manner will not be available for use. COMMON AREAS Common areas, such as foyers, learning commons or T-intersections in hallways can result in students gathering. Schools will have measures in place to promote physical distancing in these areas, such as limiting the number of students allowed in the area at a particular time. Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 11 of 43
Our New Reality Students may be required to walk directly through some areas to prevent students from crowding together in groups. In high-traffic areas, such as the school office, signage such as posters will remind students and staff to keep a safe physical distance. There will also be a maximum number of individuals who can be in the school office at one time. Staff will supervise these high-traffic areas and remind students of the need to adhere to any physical distancing protocols in place. Students in Grades 4-12 will be mandated, and Kindergarten to Grade 3 will be encouraged, to wear masks when they are in these areas. DISMISSAL School administration may develop slightly staggered dismissal times, where feasible, to allow students the opportunity to exit the building without the entire school population dismissing simultaneously. Such factors as age, bussing, and weather will certainly factor into these strategies. Your school administration will share more details on these strategies, if implemented. A reminder that parents/guardians waiting for their child(ren) to be dismissed are asked to wait outside the school, and to park only in designated areas. PLAYGROUNDS It is recommended that playgrounds on school property be off limits before and after school. During the day, students will be provided access to the school yard and playground equipment in a manner that supports cohort integrity and the maintenance of physical distancing. This could include such strategies as staggered recesses, zones of play, and schedules for equipment access. The details of these will be developed and shared by your school administration. Students will be expected to wash their hands using proper hand hygiene both before and after using playground equipment. CLOSED CAMPUS In order to maintain cohort integrity for contact tracing purposes, all K-8 schools will have a closed campus for lunch. If your child(ren) go(es) home for lunch, we ask that you contact your school administration. Students who have their parents’/guardians’ permission to leave the school during lunch must leave the school by their assigned door and maintain physical distancing from others while away from the school, and use hand washing hyenine upon re-entry. High schools (Grades 9-12) will have open campus. Students may leave but are recommended to stay. Students must follow school protocols for safety and sanitation. Direction will be sent from the school administration. Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 12 of 43
Our New Reality
Schools will identify a space or spaces in the school where students on spares can be
accommodated while physical distancing.
LUNCH
Students will be encouraged to bring healthy lunches from home that do not require the
need to be heated, as microwaves will not be available for use at this time. Additionally,
canteen and cafeteria services may be restricted in their scope of offerings. Further, with
closed campuses for Kindergarten to Grade 8 schools, students will not be able to leave
school to access convenience stores or fast food providers. Similarly, food trucks and
food delivery services will not be permitted. These measures are to ensure that, while at
school, every effort is made to reduce the risk of exposure from outside sources.
FOOD IN SCHOOLS
There are clear provincial guidelines around food in schools during COVID-19. As a
result, treats cannot be sent from home for birthdays or special days, and teachers will
not hand out food or treats in the classroom. Potluck events, barbecues, food trucks or
special lunch days (i.e. hot dog day) are all postponed at this time.
NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Schools that offer school nutrition programs will need to adhere to the following provincial
guidelines:
• the food preparation area will be closed off to non-designated staff and any students;
• under Scenario 1, partner staff responsible for operating the school nutrition program
will be allowed in the school to help deliver the program partner staff must adhere to
all COVID-19 health protocols and will not be able to enter the school if they have
symptoms;
• all food served to students needs to be served in prepacked portions or served to
students by designated program staff;
• utensils will be used any time food is served to students;
• there will be no shared food condiments or seasonings, such as ketchup or salt and
pepper;
• any leftover food from this service will be thrown out — schools will not be able to
package leftovers to send home to families.
VOLUNTEERS
At this time, we are not allowing volunteers in our schools. We value the support they
provide our schools however, this is in an effort to maintain cohort integrity and promote
physical distancing. We hope to be able to welcome parent/guardian volunteers at a later
date.
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 13 of 43Our New Reality VISITORS TO SCHOOLS All LCSD staff, including staff from multi-disciplinary teams and Maintenance and Facilities, will have access to school sites. Additional visitors directly related to the immediate educational programming of students (i.e. student teachers, psychologists) will be permitted, following LCSD safety protocols. Artists-in-residence or other guest speakers are not permitted. Visitors must wear a mask, maintain physical distancing and practice hand hygiene upon entry to the school site. Parents/Guardians are key partners in their child’s(rens) education. We encourage parents/guardians to make phone or online appointments with school staff rather than in- person visits to the school. As a Catholic school community, scheduled visits from the Parish team (priest, youth workers) will continue to be welcomed into the school, following standard safety protocols. COVID 19 VISITOR LOG When a parent/guardian or visitor enters the school with an established appointment, they should be asked to use the COVID-19 information : Alberta Health Daily Checklist (See Appendix “B”) before entering. If a visitor or parent/guardian answers YES to any of the questions, they should not be permitted to enter the school. Upon entry, the parent/guardian or visitor must wear a mask, hand-sanitize and then report directly to the general office to check in and sign the visitor log. From there, they will be directed to the person with whom they are meeting. Masks will be provided to all visitors should they require one. A record (sign in) of all visitors who remain within the school for more than 15 minutes must be kept, and which must include the first and last name of the visitor, the person with whom they are meeting, the time of arrival and departure, and signature. TRANSPORTATION Masks are mandatory for all Grades 4-12 students, and will be required to be worn by students in those grades, and drivers while on the bus. Kindergarten to Grade 3 students are not required to wear masks, but will be encouraged to do so. Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 14 of 43
Our New Reality
Prior to Transportation
• Students, as well as drivers, will be required to self assess daily (individually or with
parental assistance) using the COVID-19 information : Alberta Health Daily Checklist
(See Appendix “B”), prior to boarding the bus.
• Parents/Guardians and the child(ren) should not be in the pickup area or board the
bus if they have symptoms of COVID-19.
While on the School Bus
• Students will be assigned seats, and a record of this seating plan will be kept to assist
with contact tracing in the event of a student testing positive for COVID-19.
• Students will respect physical distancing while they get on and off the bus, and staff
will remind them of this.
• Loading/Unloading will include:
o Students will start loading from the back seats to the front of the bus.
o Where feasible, limit the number of students per bench unless from the same
household.
o Students from the same household are to share seats.
o Students will unload from the front seats to the back of the bus.
• If a student becomes symptomatic while on the bus, the driver will attempt to isolate
the student. One seat at the front of the bus, behind the driver will be designated for
these instances. The driver will contact the parents/guardians and then the school so
that the appropriate arrangements can be made for pick up of the student.
• Students will not be permitted to eat or drink while on the bus to eliminate food sharing,
and to maintain hygiene.
While at School
• If a student develops symptoms while at school, they will not be permitted to return
home on the bus and should be picked up by a parent/guardian.
Bus Cleaning and Records
• Buses will be cleaned according to COVID-19 cleaning standards, including increased
frequency of cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces, such as door handles,
window areas, rails, steering wheel, mobile devices and GPS after each run.
• Drivers will keep a record of this cleaning.
Note:
Bus services may be disrupted if contractors have shortfall in drivers, due to absenteeism.
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 15 of 43Our New Reality Parents/Guardians are encouraged to make alternate arrangements for transportation should they not feel comfortable with their child(ren) riding on the yellow bus with other children. LIBRARIES / LEARNING COMMONS Libraries and Learning Commons are integral to student learning and school culture. LCSD encourages the safe opening of Learning Commons spaces for student and staff use. Administrators will develop routines for the safe distribution of library materials in order to meet COVID restrictions. This may include limited access or wait times for materials. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The safety of students remains the priority. Drills must still be conducted in the interests of school/site safety practices as outlined within the school year. Physical distancing should still be employed where possible (i.e. outside during a fire drill), and other risk mitigation strategies should be used including mandatory hand- washing/sanitization following a lockdown practice or fire drill. The guiding principle of “life over limb” should be the prime consideration in emergency situations, with as much consideration of risk mitigation practices as possible, given the circumstances. Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 16 of 43
Teaching and Learning As we organize for the 2020–2021 school year, we know that all our students need access to high-quality instruction. We also recognize that in-person classes might not be appropriate for all families depending on their personal circumstances and well-being. IN-PERSON LEARNING IN SCENARIO 1 Students who attend school will be assigned to a class where a classroom teacher will support their learning. If a student needs to stay home due to illness, their classroom teacher will provide work to support their learning. The teacher will not provide online instruction. Elementary students in Kindergarten to Grades 6 will be organized into classes. Each class will be considered to be a cohort. Students will remain in their cohort for all instruction and for non-instructional times such as lunch and recess. In most cases, there will be one (1) teacher assigned to the cohort. In some instances, there may be two (2) teachers who share primary instructional responsibilities for a cohort. Other adults who enter the classroom to interact with a cohort of students (i.e. school administrators, the music teacher, a lunch supervisor) will follow strict provincial health protocols that include hand sanitizing and wearing a mask. Cohorts will be assigned to enter and exit the school by a specific door and to use a specific washroom. Junior High/High Schools will consider a variety of factors to decide how to best organize their students into cohort groups and how to provide programming with minimal disruption to these groups. As part of this strategy, students will be assigned to enter and exit the school through a specific door and may be assigned to a specific area or wing of the school for break times and using the washrooms. ONLINE LEARNING IN SCENARIO 1 Lakeland Catholic Online Learning (LCOL) is an educational approach that has been created for the 2020-2021 school year for parents/guardians choosing to have their child(ren) remain at home due to COVID-19 concerns while in-school classes have resumed. This support will allow the child(ren) to remain registered at their original schools while receiving Alberta Programs of Study course instruction through a format of online instruction and independent work. This learning approach will require parent/guardian involvement and assistance. The child(ren) will be supported by specific teachers assigned as Lakeland Catholic Online teachers. Instruction will be provided Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 17 of 43
Teaching and Learning
through real-time, on-line teacher instruction using provincially approved Alberta Distance
Learning Centre resources for Grades 1-12.
Unlike emergency at-home learning that took place in the spring of 2020, LCOL requires
the child(ren) to meet all the outcomes in the Programs of Study and the child(ren) will be
evaluated just as the child(ren) completing in person learning.
More details about LCOL and registration for this program was released in a separate
document on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Parents have between August 20 and 25 to register their children for LCOL. It will be
important to have all registrations by the deadline so we can be ready with teachers and
resources for the children who will be in schools and those learning from home.
By August 28, parents/guardians will receive an email confirming receipt of their
registration in LCOL with next steps.
EARLY LEARNING
Early Learning programs offer opportunities for play-based experiential learning. As such,
reasonable and prudent measures will be taken to mitigate risks to the child(ren) while
maintaining the integrity of programming.
• A hand wash station will be in every early learning classroom. Many of our
Preschool/Kindergarten classrooms already have a sink in their classroom and this
can naturally become the hand wash station. For those classrooms that do not have
a sink in the room, a portable hand wash station will be provided in the classroom.
• When the child(ren) enter the classroom, they will be required to use hand sanitizer.
• The child(ren) will be required to wash or sanitize their hands before and after use at
each classroom centre.
• Any soft items that cannot be wiped down will be removed from the classroom.
• Rugs will be removed from the classroom.
• The child(ren) will each have their own case for pencils, crayons, felts, scissors.
• Custodians at each site will clean rooms and wipe down frequently used areas in
between programs mid-day and after school.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Our Division supports all diverse learners within an inclusive classroom.
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 18 of 43Teaching and Learning An intake process is in place to assist with transition into our schools. This process which is completed by the ESL Support Teacher, ensures appropriate and personalized learning pathways for each individual ESL student. The intake process will follow AHS guidelines for social distancing, hand washing, and sanitization. The classroom teacher and the teacher responsible for ESLs collaborate in the planning, instruction and assessment of grade level curriculum. The classroom teacher in collaboration with the ESL Support Teacher provides targeted instruction specific to the needs of the student through differentiated instruction, either individually or in small groups, as needed. Teachers use a yearly assessment (Alberta Education K-12 ESL Proficiency Benchmarks) to guide student learning. Some secondary schools offer additional ESL programming as available in specific sites. INCLUSIVE STUDENT NEEDS In accordance with our Division foundation statement, all resident students and their parents/guardians are welcomed into our schools. The learning team is committed to collaborating, identifying, applying, and monitoring practices enabling all students to reach their potential spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically, and academically within the program of studies alongside their peers. Needs are assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine levels of support required to safely bring students into the school environment and any specialized supports will be noted in the Individualized Program Plan (IPP). In circumstances in which students who require specialized supports and services are not able to follow health or distancing guidelines and require support and adaptation to public health measures, plans must be developed within and documented on the student’s IPP. Transition meetings to support the successful re-entry of students requiring specialized supports and programming to meet their complex and diverse needs will be scheduled as needed. See Appendix “C” for more information on the inclusive supports provided for your children. SCHOOL FEES The fees for your school are posted on the school website, and remain in place for the 2020-2021 school year. We recognize that COVID-19 has created hardship for many families, and if you find yourself in a difficult financial position, you are asked to speak to Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 19 of 43
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your school Principal to co-develop a plan to address the school fees assessed your
child(ren).
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students who are currently living in Canada are welcomed into our schools.
Once Canada lifts travel restrictions and non-essential international travel resumes,
international travel programs and international education programs in Alberta can resume
if quarantine requirements and public health orders are followed.
TECHNOLOGY USE
Schools will organize in-person instruction to minimize sharing of devices such as
Chromebooks and iPads. That could mean schools assign technology to specific cohorts
at certain times, or to individual students for extended periods of time. Devices will be
disinfected between uses according to Division COVID-19 cleaning guidelines.
Students may be encouraged to bring their own devices to school. Parents/Guardians
interested in buying a Chromebook for their child(ren) may access special pricing from
our Division suppliers through the Chromebook purchase program. Please contact the
school office for more details. Students who bring their own device will be responsible
for taking it home to charge it every night.
Parents/Guardians who choose to have their child(ren) participate in online instruction
require access to a device and a reliable internet connection at home. Parents/Guardians
without this access should contact their school to borrow a device if needed.
ASSESSMENT
Consistent with established LCSD practices, students will continue to be assessed
through outcomes-based, ongoing assessment and reporting. Parents/Guardians can
review their child’s(rens) achievement using their PowerSchool login. Students in high
school will receive their summative assessment grades at the end of every semester.
At this time, parent/guardian interviews will be conducted via phone calls or online.
Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams:
• As a Division, LCSD will be participating in the Grade 6 and 9 Provincial Achievement
Tests in scenarios 1 and 2.
• Grade 12 Diploma Exams in scenario 1 are required by the province and will continue
to count as 30 percent of the student’s final diploma course mark.
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MUSIC
Learning experiences involving unprotected (without a mask or physical barrier) in-person
singing, cheering, shouting, or playing wind instruments must be postponed at this time.
Alternatives will be explored, such as:
• recording or live-streaming individual performers in separate locations;
• focusing on music appreciation or theory;
• playing instruments that are lower risk (i.e. percussion or string instruments over wind
instruments).
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical activity is an important element in student health and well-being. In order to
provide physical education experiences for students:
• equipment will be cleaned before and after use;
• activities supporting increased physical distancing are encouraged;
• use of shared items or sports equipment is discouraged;
• shared equipment will be cleaned before and after each use; users must perform
hand hygiene before and after each use;
• lockers in change rooms will not be accessible;
• outside activities to be encouraged when and where possible.
ART
No sharing of equipment or art supplies will be allowed unless equipment and supplies
can be properly sanitized between needed use by multiple students.
To produce art in the classroom, procedures will exist regarding:
• small group instruction;
• no students moving around the room;
• individualized art supplies for in-class use.
CTF / CTS
For CTF and CTS programs, all participants should ensure they are practicing hand
hygiene before and after each use. As much as is practical, shared equipment and
surfaces will be cleaned between use.
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 21 of 43Instruction LABS Schools will follow COVID-19 health protocols to determine how to deliver lab-based learning safely. In some cases, students will participate directly in the learning experience; in other situations, teachers may need to demonstrate the learning experience. WORK EXPERIENCE Work experience may resume as long as the risk of infection is mitigated for all participants. The student is expected to follow health rules set out by the workplace which should comply with the Workplace Guidance for Business Owners. Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 22 of 43
Activities FIELD TRIPS Field trips involving extended travel, overnight accommodation, provincial, national or international travel are suspended until further notice. If a field trip occurs within close proximity to the school, including the local parish, and other safety protocols remain in place, they will be supported. ASSEMBLIES & CELEBRATIONS Assemblies, masses, and celebrations will be conducted in small groups or virtually within the school to adhere to appropriate physical distancing requirements. Cohort integrity is the priority focus when determining whether assembling students is required. ATHLETICS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES At this time, athletics and extracurricular activities are suspended. These frequently involve travel, close contact, lack of cohort integrity, and, while valuable, not essential to the educational needs of the students. Further provincial direction is expected on athletics and extracurricular activities which will be communicated to parents/guardians. GRADUATION Planning for graduation activities for the 2021 grad class is allowed, however specific contingency plans MUST be put in place by the school administration in the event large gatherings are not supported by the Chief Medical Officer. SCHOOL COUNCIL School Councils remain vital to school administration in the operations of the school. Parents/Guardians voices and engagement is essential. School Council members and the school principal/ administration may choose to meet via an online environment or face-to-face. If these meetings are to occur face-to-face, they must meet outside the regular school day and follow school and AHS guidelines and protocols around hand sanitizer use, size of meeting, wiping surfaces, and maintenance of physical distancing. School Councils are respectfully cautioned in the use of Council funds to supplement Division-supplied materials and equipment related to COVID-19 safety measures. Although well-intentioned, the Division has approved vendors, and will continue to equitably provide appropriate resources according to the mandates as directed by AHS and in compliance with OHS standards. Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 23 of 43
Health and Wellness
Wellness and the well-being of students, staff, and school communities remains a priority.
This includes a Division-wide and local responsibility to foster resiliency, build
relationships, and stay connected. Schools, staff, and the school community are
collectively responsible for fostering safe, caring, and welcoming environments that
provide a continuum of supports and services for their students’ and staff physical, social,
and mental well-being.
For additional supports, parents/guardians can also access:
• Mental Health Helpline: Phone: 1-877-303-2642. This toll-free helpline provides
confidential and anonymous services, crisis intervention, information about mental
health services and referrals to other agencies.
• French Mental Health Help Line: Phone: 1-800-567-9699. Same services as above.
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. www.Kidshelphone.ca
Text CONNECT to 686868
• French Kids Help line:
www.jeunessejecoute.ca
• Health Link: Phone: 811
• Alberta Health Services:
Help in Tough Times
• Healthy Together
• The federal First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310.
24-hour availability, 7 days a week, or chat online at Hope For Wellness
• Alberta Family Wellness (Brain Story Certification)
• Kids Have Stress Too
• The Incredible Years
• Mental Health Literacy (for kids)
• MORE (Mental Health Online Resources for Educators)
REFERENCES
Alberta Health Services
Arizona Department of Education: Roadmap for Reopening Schools Bandura, A. (1977).
Social learning theory, Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall COVID-19 Information:
Guidance for School Re-entry – Scenario 1
COVID-19 Information: Guidance for School Re-entry – Scenario 2
CSSD School Resumption Handbook (draft)
Elk Island Catholic Schools: 2020-2021 School re-entry Guide for Parents
Edmonton Public Schools: COVID-19 Division Re-entry Strategy 2020-2021
Adopted: August 13, 2020
Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 24 of 43Health and Wellness Foothills School Division 2020-21 School Relaunch Handbook (draft) GoA: 2020-21 School Re-entry Plan Horizon School Division Re-entry plan (draft) Peace Wapiti Public School Division Re-entry plan 2020-21 (draft) Rockyview School Division Re-entry plan 2020-21 (draft) Adopted: August 13, 2020 Revised: Aug 18/20; Sep 1/20 Page 25 of 43
Appendix A
Appendix “A”
Enhanced Cleaning Procedures
• Custodians will use the health grade enhanced cleaning system purchased for each
school on a weekly basis.
• High traffic areas will be sanitized daily or as frequently as necessary.
• The detergents and disinfectant products will adhere to health requirements and the
instructions on the MSDS labels will be closely followed.
• Surfaces will be wiped with a cleaning agent to clean off soil, oils and with a
disinfectant that destroys germs.
• Custodians must clean and disinfect high-touched/shared surfaces frequently
throughout the day as necessary; such as:
• door knobs
• light switches
• toilet handles
• faucets and taps
• railings
• surface counters and community counters
• washrooms and kitchens
• lockers
• Athletic equipment will be cleaned/disinfected throughout the day as necessary.
• Early Learning areas will be cleaned/disinfected throughout the day as necessary.
• Area rugs and soft furniture that cannot be easily cleaned and disinfected are to be
removed.
• Custodians will wear PPE in hallways and common areas (gloves, masks, face shield
[if necessary]).
• Custodians will follow hand hygiene protocols when entering and exiting classrooms
and other school rooms.
• Wipes will be used to clean sensory rooms after each use.
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Appendix “B”
Daily Screening Tool (Alberta Government)
COVID-19 INFORMATION
Screening Questionnaire
COVID-19 ALBERTA HEALTH DAILY CHECKLIST
PARENTS/GUARDIANS/STUDENTS MUST USE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE DAILY TO DECIDE IF
THE STUDENT SHOULD ATTEND SCHOOL
The tool is meant to be used to assist with assessing attendees who may be symptomatic, or who
may have been exposed to someone who is ill or has confirmed COVID-19.
Attendees should fill out this checklist prior entering school daily. If an individual answers YES to any
of the questions, they must not be allowed to attend school. Children and youth will need a parent to
assist them to complete this screening tool.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, this screening tool will be updated as required.
Screening Questions
1. Does the attendee have any new onset (or worsening) of any of the following CIRCLE ONE
symptoms:
Fever YES NO
Cough YES NO
Shortness of Breath / Difficulty Breathing YES NO
Sore throat YES NO
Chills YES NO
Painful swallowing YES NO
Runny Nose / Nasal Congestion YES NO
Feeling unwell / Fatigued YES NO
Nausea / Vomiting / Diarrhea YES NO
Unexplained loss of appetite YES NO
Loss of sense of taste or smell YES NO
Muscle/ Joint aches YES NO
Headache YES NO
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) YES NO
2. Has the attendee travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days?
YES NO
3. Has the attendee had close contact* with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in
the last 14 days? YES NO
4. Has the attendee had close contact with a symptomatic** close contact of YES NO
a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
* Face-to-face contact within 2 metres. A health care worker in a occupational setting wearing
the recommended personal protective equipment is not considered to be a close contact.
** Ill/symptomatic means someone with COVID-19 symptoms on the list above
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Appendix “C”
Plans for Students Requiring Individualized Supports
Students are screened case-by-case to determine levels of support required to safely
bring students into the school environment and any specialized supports will be noted in
the IPP. Staff working with students that have a support plan in place must review these
plans prior to working with the student (i.e. medical, Individual Support Plan, and/or
Behaviour Support Plan).
For students with underlying medical conditions or risk factors, parents/guardians should
consult their child’s physician to consider the health risks and make a decision about
returning to school that will best support the child. Parents/Guardians are directed to
schools to discuss available options and support.
Students Requiring Individualized Support Considerations during COVID-19
Many learners with diverse needs may be considered vulnerable students. Continuity of
learning plans may require personal care and close proximity to individuals supporting
them. This document has been created to support students with diverse needs and staff
supporting these students during COVID-19.
Because of the long break from traditional routines and face-to-face instruction, some
students with diverse needs will require a modified transition back to school. School
teams and families will need to work collaboratively together to plan for a student’s
transition back to school.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Personal Protective Equipment such as masks, gloves and gowns are determined
case-by-case. Staff are to wear additional PPE based on the level of support a student
requires. Schools at LCSD have been provided with face shields, disposable gloves
and masks to support staff who require additional PPE.
• For students where there is a high likelihood of contact with bodily fluids, staff will wear
the appropriate PPE that was required pre-COVID.
• Masks must be used in circumstances where there is prolonged close contact and a
distance of two (2) metres cannot be maintained.
Physical Distancing
• Support with daily living skills is often required when a student has diverse or diverse
needs.
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• Where possible limit the amount of physical prompting with students. However, if
physical support is required, both the staff member and the student are to wash hands
pre and post physical prompting.
• If possible, when physically supporting the student, ask them to face away from the
staff member supporting the student. Limit speaking/conversation when physically
supporting a student.
Supporting Daily Living Skills
1. Food/Eating
• Use good hygiene practices when handling food. Avoid bare hand contact. For
example, use utensils, deli napkins, or dispensing equipment to handle food.
Frequently wash hands with plain soap and water to reduce the risk of
transmission if you are handling foods. Fresh foods will be washed with soap
and water and rinsed thoroughly.
• Wash hands as per Hand Washing Protocols.
• Staff prepare student’s food wearing gloves; use a paper towel to place fresh
food items on and keep food in the container provided by the parents.
• Parents provide their own utensils and containers for their children.
• Students wash hands prior to eating. If required, staff support student in
washing his/her hands.
• Staff monitor to ensure the student remains seated while eating.
• Staff return all waste and containers to the student’s backpack using the same
containers provided by the parents.
2. Toileting
• Staff to ensure the appropriate items are accessible in the washroom to assist
in toileting.
• Wash hands as per Hand Washing Protocols.
• Staff are to wear gloves.
• Staff support the student in the washroom as required.
• If staff are to remain at the student's side, ask the student not to speak and to
turn their head away from the worker, if able.
• If a second person is required to assist, the second staff member will wear
gloves while supporting and the two staff members are to distance as much as
possible.
• Keep the bathroom door (or cubicle door) ajar (if appropriate) to support
physical distancing.
• If necessary, staff support student in washing hands.
• See procedures for donning and doffing gloves.
• Wash hands as per Hand Washing Protocols.
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3. Hand Washing
• Staff to support the student to wash hands as required.
• If the student touches his/her face, mouth or nose, whenever possible staff
direct and support the student to wash his/her hands.
• Where appropriate, staff to provide verbal cues but preferably visual supports
for hand washing.
• Wash hands as per Hand Washing Protocols.
4. Communication Support
• Prior to supporting a student with a communication device or a communication
program, wash hands as per Hand Washing Protocols.
• Support student to wash his/her hands.
• Ensure assistive communication devices are wiped down with disinfectant on
a regular basis (i.e. twice a day).
5. Supporting Regulation
• If able, wash hands as per Hand Washing Protocols.
• Staff to employ an appropriate strategy (verbal, visual, physical action) to
support a student as laid out in the student’s Behaviour Support Plan. When
necessary, staff engage by using NVCI strategies.
• Where appropriate, staff to request assistance.
• When the student is regulated, everyone involved in supporting regulation
should wash their hands.
6. Sensory Rooms
• Individual sensory bins or activities that are not shared between children may
be used (i.e. play dough labelled for individual child use).
• For children who require use of larger sensory equipment for regulation, please
speak with the Classroom Support Teacher (CST) to determine alternative
activities or determine a cleaning protocol between uses of the equipment by a
limited number of children.
• Once the child(ren) leave(s) the room, wipes will be used by the Student
Assistant to clean any equipment that the child(ren) used/touched.
Links to Resources
• Alberta Education K-12 Relaunch Information Hand Hygiene - videos and Protocols
• Choosing and Wearing Non-Medical Masks
• Donning and Doffing Nonsterile Disposable Gloves
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Appendix “D”
Visitor Log
COVID-19 Visitor Log
Date:_____________________________
Name:____________________________ Contact phone number:_________________
Arrival time at school/site: Departure time: _______________________
I am exhibiting COVID -19 symptoms? Yes No
I have completed the Alberta Health Daily Screening? Yes No
Reason for visit? Person(s) meeting? __________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
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Appendix “E”
COVID-19 Hazard Assessment
All LCSD staff are required to review the COVID-19 Hazard Assessment prior to starting
work. Use this tool to identify where, how, and how often you may be exposed to COVID-
19 in the workplace. Alberta Health Services provides our direction in ensuring a health
and safety work environment for all staff and students.
This Workplace Hazard Assessment is part of the LCSD health and safety program and
will be reviewed and updated as circumstances change, or new hazards and risks are
identified.
Background
• COVID-19 is believed to be spread mainly by coughing, sneezing, or having direct
contact with someone who is sick with COVID-19 or with surfaces they have recently
touched.
• The higher the chance for exposure, the higher the risk to the employees.
• To determine risk, look at how likely it is that employees could encounter people who
have the virus, or with the surfaces and items that infected people may have touched.
Person-to-person Spread
• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six (6) feet).
• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or
talks.
• These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly
be inhaled into the lungs.
COVID-19 May be Spread in Other Ways
• It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object
that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their
eyes.
• This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more
about how this virus spreads.
In general, closer a person interacts with others and the longer that interaction is,
the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.
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