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COVID-19 School Screening Tool

Families and staff must complete the Government of Ontario's online COVID-19 school screening tool prior to attending school each day. NEW FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (Grade 9-12): Secondary students (and students 18+) attending school in-person must present daily confirmation that they have completed the Government of Ontario’s online COVID-19 school and child care screening tool before arriving at school. This is a new requirement of the Ontario Ministry of Education.​​

​COVID-19 School Screening Tool

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Our COVID-19 Advisory Committee provides the number of positive COVID-19 cases that are connected to our schools. For all confirmed cases, families and staff at the school will be notified by​ letter. Halton Region Public Health will contact any close contacts directly. ​​​View ​COVID-19 Advisory​​

​COVID-19 Updates for Families​ 

Please view the latest updates for families​ for more information.​
​​COVID-19 Updates for Families 

​Switching Learning Models (in-person/virtual)

Families who would like to switch learning models must complete the Change in Delivery Model Form according to the timelines below:

Secondary students (Grade 9 - 12)

  • Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 - Form sent to secondary families
  • Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 (11:59 p.m.) - Deadline for form to be submitted
  • Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 - Start new learning model (Quadmester 3)​

Elementary students (Kindergarten to Grade 8)

  • Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 - Form sent to elementary families
  • Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 (11:59 p.m.) - Deadline for form to be submitted
  • Monday, March 1, 2021 - Start new learning model​


The Change in Delivery Model Form will be emailed to parents/guardians on the above dates.​


Reopening Schools Plan for 2020-2021 

This summer, we provided updates about our Reopening Schools preparations for the 2020-2021 school year. ​​ For information about health protocols in HDSB schools, please read the Health & Facility section of our Reopening Schools Plan website​.​​View Reopening Schools Plan for 2020-2021 ​

​Mental Health Resources
The mental health of our students and families is especially important at this time. We continue to update and add mental health and well-being resources​ for supporting others.

​​View Mental Health and Well-being Resources​​ ​​​

​​Mask Wearing Tips

Non-medical/cloth masks or face coverings are mandatory for all students in Grade 1-12. Kindergarten students are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering.
View Mask Wearing Tips ​

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