Masks
Parents/guardians will
be expected to provide their child with a personal face covering to wear at
school to reduce the spread of their own respiratory droplets to protect
others. This mask must cover the nose, mouth and chin at all times unless
eating or drinking.
Arriving at School
Before arriving at
school, students must complete the
COVID-19 School Self-Screening and submit the confirmation form. As
they enter the school, students are asked to show the completed confirmation on
their cell phone or on a printed copy. Hard copies of the COVID
Self-Screening will be available at the school.
Students are asked to
use specific doors for entry to the building.
- Grade 9s & 10s: Main
entrance
- Grade 11: Northeast doors (by
Gym)
- Grade 12s: Southeast door
facing Kennedy (by music room)
o Prior to coming to school, students
must complete the COVID Screening online and submit the confirmation
form.
o Students must wear a mask at school.
o Students will use hand-sanitizer on
entering the building.
o Students are encouraged to be here no
earlier than 15 minutes before class
o Students must maintain physical
distance from others. Students must not “hang out” in the atrium.
Hand Sanitizer
- There will be Board provided
hand sanitizer at each of the three entrances. As well, each classroom
will have its own supply of hand sanitizer.
- Students are not to bring
their own hand sanitizer as we have to ensure that all hand sanitizer is
fragrance free and meets Public Health requirements.
Moving Around the
School
To minimize close
contact between students, arrows and social distancing reminders have been
placed on the floor and in stairwells throughout the building.
- All hallways are divided into
two-way paths.
- All stairwells are divided into
two-way paths for movement in schools.
- Students are asked to follow
the direction of the arrows. Walk on the right side of the hallway
or stairwell.
Leaving the Building
- Students are asked to leave the
building by the nearest exit immediately after their last
class.
- If you do choose to drive your
child, please be aware that the City of Markham does issue tickets to
parents who drop off and / or wait for students directly in front of the
school (where there are fire route signs). Please use pick up drop off
spots or wait in parking lot spaces.
Visitors and
Parents/Guardians
To limit the number of
contacts in the school, we cannot accept visitors or parents/guardians in the
building. Virtual meetings can be arranged as needed.
Cafeteria
- The cafeteria is open during
lunch; sections will be designated for use by grade with a maximum of 6
students per table. Students are expected to be mindful of who they are
eating with and where for contact tracing purposes.
- The cafeteria servery/food
service is closed until further notice.
- Students may leave the school
at lunchtime and are encouraged to eat outdoors while the weather is nice.
- Students are not allowed to use
food delivery services like UberEats.
Lockers
- Information about lockers will
be distributed when school begins.
- Students are not allowed to
share or gather by lockers.
We value the relationship we have with families, and look
forward to speaking and working with you in the months ahead. Please do not
hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions. We welcome the
opportunity to connect with you.
We wish you all a happy, safe and successful school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Christopher Hilmer, Principal
and Ms. Dawn Imada-Chan and Mr. Sanjee Sivanesan, Vice-Principals