Clear Water AcademySchool Re-entry Plan

Prepared for September 2020

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THE FORMATION OF THE FORMATION OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS CHRISTIAN LEADERS

WHO WILL WHO WILL TRANSFORM SOCIETY.TRANSFORM SOCIETY.

Our Mission is:

Clear Water Academy is a Christ-centered educational community of excellence, focused on the Clear Water Academy is a Christ-centered educational community of excellence, focused on the integral formation of its students, offering an experience of joy that comes from encountering Christ integral formation of its students, offering an experience of joy that comes from encountering Christ and becoming apostles eager to exercise their Christian leadership with a spirit of mission, helping and becoming apostles eager to exercise their Christian leadership with a spirit of mission, helping the Church build Christ’s Kingdom, and impact culture and transform society. the Church build Christ’s Kingdom, and impact culture and transform society.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

GUIDELINES AT A GLANCEGUIDELINES AT A GLANCE

PREVENTION AND ILLNESSPREVENTION AND ILLNESS

GENERAL BUILDING AND CAMPUS SAFETYGENERAL BUILDING AND CAMPUS SAFETY

SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROTOCOLS SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROTOCOLS DURING THE SCHOOL DAYDURING THE SCHOOL DAY

ACCESSING THE SCHOOLACCESSING THE SCHOOL

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Dear Parents,Dear Parents,

We hope that you are well and have been able to enjoy some time together as a family over the last two We hope that you are well and have been able to enjoy some time together as a family over the last two months of summer. months of summer.

We are excited to welcome our students and faculty back to our campus and to start this new year – our We are excited to welcome our students and faculty back to our campus and to start this new year – our 25th anniversary year – in our new elementary building, St. Thomas More Hall and with our secondary 25th anniversary year – in our new elementary building, St. Thomas More Hall and with our secondary students now all together in the full building of Athlone Hall!students now all together in the full building of Athlone Hall!

The Leadership Team has been diligently working on our School Re-entry Plan. This has been a complex The Leadership Team has been diligently working on our School Re-entry Plan. This has been a complex and challenging task given the evolution of COVID-19 over the last number of months, and the various and challenging task given the evolution of COVID-19 over the last number of months, and the various recommendations and commentaries for school re-entry. recommendations and commentaries for school re-entry.

Our key priority is the health and well-being of our faculty, students, and families as it applies directly to Our key priority is the health and well-being of our faculty, students, and families as it applies directly to our mission for the formation of Christian leaders who will transform society. Regardless of the challenges our mission for the formation of Christian leaders who will transform society. Regardless of the challenges we face, our faculty members remain eager to serve our students and families with excellence and joy in we face, our faculty members remain eager to serve our students and families with excellence and joy in keeping with the extraordinary values of our Christ-centered community. Now, more than ever, the integral keeping with the extraordinary values of our Christ-centered community. Now, more than ever, the integral formation of our students is critical and necessary for them to become apostles who are eager to exercise formation of our students is critical and necessary for them to become apostles who are eager to exercise their Christian leadership with a spirit of mission, and to influence change in our culture and society.their Christian leadership with a spirit of mission, and to influence change in our culture and society.

Your decision, given the current pandemic, for your children to return to school this September is one that Your decision, given the current pandemic, for your children to return to school this September is one that you have not had to make before. We know that for some of our families this decision is difficult due to you have not had to make before. We know that for some of our families this decision is difficult due to anxiety and fear for the health of your children, your family, and loved ones at home. Be assured that we anxiety and fear for the health of your children, your family, and loved ones at home. Be assured that we are implementing a plan that will provide a safe environment given the information and recommendations are implementing a plan that will provide a safe environment given the information and recommendations available to us. It is also a plan that provides continued excellence in learning and formation for our stu-available to us. It is also a plan that provides continued excellence in learning and formation for our stu-dents because of the dedication and commitment of our faculty and teachers.dents because of the dedication and commitment of our faculty and teachers.

We will lead with love and care for each member of our community. We will begin our year by dedicating We will lead with love and care for each member of our community. We will begin our year by dedicating ourselves to making all of our students and faculty comfortable and safe, and then we will get to the learn-ourselves to making all of our students and faculty comfortable and safe, and then we will get to the learn-ing! (We can’t wait!)ing! (We can’t wait!)

At Clear Water Academy, we are thankful for the blessings of a nimble environment that responds and acts At Clear Water Academy, we are thankful for the blessings of a nimble environment that responds and acts quickly and for our large classroom spaces and small student population that more easily allow for phys-quickly and for our large classroom spaces and small student population that more easily allow for phys-ical distancing and individual attention. In addition to our large classrooms and learning spaces, over the ical distancing and individual attention. In addition to our large classrooms and learning spaces, over the summer, we have developed several green spaces that give us eight separate areas for recess and outdoor summer, we have developed several green spaces that give us eight separate areas for recess and outdoor activities. This gives us the advantage of having ample space both indoors and outdoors for the physical activities. This gives us the advantage of having ample space both indoors and outdoors for the physical distancing of our faculty and students. distancing of our faculty and students.

We are fortunate to have parents who have expertise and experience that can assist us with the develop-We are fortunate to have parents who have expertise and experience that can assist us with the develop-ment, implementation, and on-going improvement of our School Re-entry Plan and we are establishing a ment, implementation, and on-going improvement of our School Re-entry Plan and we are establishing a COVID-19 Advisory Committee to provide support and assistance to the school. COVID-19 Advisory Committee to provide support and assistance to the school.

Enclosed is the Clear Water Academy School Re-entry Plan for the upcoming 2020/2021 school year. This Enclosed is the Clear Water Academy School Re-entry Plan for the upcoming 2020/2021 school year. This plan has been completed following the directives of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Education plan has been completed following the directives of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Education and will be updated regularly based on new directives from the Alberta Government and opportunities and will be updated regularly based on new directives from the Alberta Government and opportunities for improvement with new information and experience as we live out the plan. The safest return to school for improvement with new information and experience as we live out the plan. The safest return to school possible during a pandemic is our shared responsibility. Families, students, and faculty, we are all in this possible during a pandemic is our shared responsibility. Families, students, and faculty, we are all in this together to do our part to protect each other’s well-being – thank you for being here. together to do our part to protect each other’s well-being – thank you for being here.

Sincerely in Christ,Sincerely in Christ,

Bill TomiakBill TomiakExecutive DirectorExecutive Director

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THE CWA GUIDELINES AT A GLANCETHE CWA GUIDELINES AT A GLANCE

AvoidAvoid

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• • Daily self-screening Daily self-screening • • Mask wearingMask wearing• • Reassurance and explanation of new proceduresReassurance and explanation of new procedures• • Cohorts for all classesCohorts for all classes• • Physical distancingPhysical distancing• • Hand sanitizationHand sanitization• • HandwashingHandwashing• • Bathroom sanitizationBathroom sanitization• • High-touch surface and desk sanitizationHigh-touch surface and desk sanitization• • Toy/equipment/books/instrument sanitizationToy/equipment/books/instrument sanitization• • Respiratory etiquetteRespiratory etiquette• • Use of common areas, gym, and foyers for physically Use of common areas, gym, and foyers for physically distanced learningdistanced learning

• • Teachers moving classrooms instead of students Teachers moving classrooms instead of students

• • Non-essential parent volunteersNon-essential parent volunteers• • Non-essential visitorsNon-essential visitors• • Interaction between class cohortsInteraction between class cohorts• • Entrances and exits to designated cohorts onlyEntrances and exits to designated cohorts only• • Home reading booksHome reading books

• • Students seated face-to-face unless physically distanced Students seated face-to-face unless physically distanced • • Off-campus activities (until Dec. 31, 2020 at least)Off-campus activities (until Dec. 31, 2020 at least)• • Vending MachinesVending Machines• • Elementary School Play PerformanceElementary School Play Performance• • Water fountain use except for refilling bottlesWater fountain use except for refilling bottles• • Recess equipment brought from homeRecess equipment brought from home• • Microwavable lunch itemsMicrowavable lunch items• • Hard-to-open food containersHard-to-open food containers• • The sharing of food (snacks and lunch)The sharing of food (snacks and lunch)• • Shareable birthday treatsShareable birthday treats• • Wind instruments and singingWind instruments and singing• • Full school liturgies/Masses/Assemblies/Gatherings Full school liturgies/Masses/Assemblies/Gatherings (cohort Masses will continue with physical distancing)(cohort Masses will continue with physical distancing)

• • Close greetings (hugs, high fives, fist bumps, “Sign of Close greetings (hugs, high fives, fist bumps, “Sign of Peace,” etc.)Peace,” etc.)

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PREVENTION AND ILLNESSPREVENTION AND ILLNESS

DAILY SELF-SCREENINGDAILY SELF-SCREENING Before leaving home, faculty, children/students, substitute teachers, visitors, and volunteers who Before leaving home, faculty, children/students, substitute teachers, visitors, and volunteers who will be accessing the school for work or education must self-screen for symptoms each day us-will be accessing the school for work or education must self-screen for symptoms each day us-ing the ing the Self-screening QuestionnaireSelf-screening Questionnaire tool. Please note that this screening tool includes a question tool. Please note that this screening tool includes a question about fever, which requires a temperature check. about fever, which requires a temperature check.

Please DO NOT enter the school if you have checked “yes” to any symptoms. Anyone who reports Please DO NOT enter the school if you have checked “yes” to any symptoms. Anyone who reports symptoms will be directed to stay home, seek health care advice as appropriate (e.g., call Health symptoms will be directed to stay home, seek health care advice as appropriate (e.g., call Health Link 811, or their primary health care practitioner, or 911 for emergency response), and fill out the Link 811, or their primary health care practitioner, or 911 for emergency response), and fill out the AHS COVID Online Self-Assessment ToolAHS COVID Online Self-Assessment Tool to determine if they should be tested. to determine if they should be tested.

If an individual has symptoms that could be caused by either COVID-19 or by a known pre-existing If an individual has symptoms that could be caused by either COVID-19 or by a known pre-existing condition (e.g. allergies), the individual should be tested for COVID-19 at least once to establish a condition (e.g. allergies), the individual should be tested for COVID-19 at least once to establish a baseline. If symptoms worsen or additional symptoms develop, the individual must stay home and baseline. If symptoms worsen or additional symptoms develop, the individual must stay home and be tested and cleared with a negative test result. be tested and cleared with a negative test result.

RESPONDING TO AN ILLNESSRESPONDING TO AN ILLNESS Any member of our community who becomes sick while at school will be taken care of with the Any member of our community who becomes sick while at school will be taken care of with the love and attention to best help the individual. Athlone Hall and St. Thomas More Hall both have love and attention to best help the individual. Athlone Hall and St. Thomas More Hall both have rooms for children who are sick. As per AHS guidelines, we also have additional designated rooms rooms for children who are sick. As per AHS guidelines, we also have additional designated rooms for COVID-19 quarantining of symptomatic students or faculty. for COVID-19 quarantining of symptomatic students or faculty.

If a student or faculty member develops symptoms while at the school, they will be isolated in a If a student or faculty member develops symptoms while at the school, they will be isolated in a separate room. Parents will be notified and asked to pick up their child immediately. separate room. Parents will be notified and asked to pick up their child immediately.

The individual supervising the symptomatic student will maintain physical distancing to the great-The individual supervising the symptomatic student will maintain physical distancing to the great-est extent possible, use strict handwashing techniques, and wear gloves, mask, and face shield est extent possible, use strict handwashing techniques, and wear gloves, mask, and face shield while attending to the student. Faculty may also use a touchless electronic thermometer to take while attending to the student. Faculty may also use a touchless electronic thermometer to take the temperature of the student. the temperature of the student.

The symptomatic person will be directed to access the The symptomatic person will be directed to access the AHS Online Self-Assessment ToolAHS Online Self-Assessment Tool. .

Students will be required to adhere strictly to any self-isolation requirements by AHS. Teachers will Students will be required to adhere strictly to any self-isolation requirements by AHS. Teachers will continue to work with the student as they would with any regular absence.continue to work with the student as they would with any regular absence.

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IF THERE IS A CASE OF COVID-19 AT SCHOOLIF THERE IS A CASE OF COVID-19 AT SCHOOL AHS will investigate the case to find out when the symptoms developed and support the school AHS will investigate the case to find out when the symptoms developed and support the school to minimize the spread. It is likely that only the group of students and faculty who came in close to minimize the spread. It is likely that only the group of students and faculty who came in close contact will be required to stay home for 14 days, and not the whole school. Parents will be noti-contact will be required to stay home for 14 days, and not the whole school. Parents will be noti-fied if a case of COVID-19 is confirmed at school and public health officials will contact those who fied if a case of COVID-19 is confirmed at school and public health officials will contact those who were in close contact with the case (Alberta Education, 2020). were in close contact with the case (Alberta Education, 2020).

We will abide by all privacy legislation and allow AHS to take the lead on protocols for informing We will abide by all privacy legislation and allow AHS to take the lead on protocols for informing the community about confirmed cases. the community about confirmed cases.

We will collaborate and cooperate with AHS and follow any recommendations AHS makes with We will collaborate and cooperate with AHS and follow any recommendations AHS makes with respect to contact tracing, site disinfecting, site safety, and communication. respect to contact tracing, site disinfecting, site safety, and communication.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WHO ARE TEMPORARILY SELF-ISOLATING OR ILL AT HOMESUPPORTING STUDENTS WHO ARE TEMPORARILY SELF-ISOLATING OR ILL AT HOME Consistent with what happens during non-pandemic times, should a child need to stay home for Consistent with what happens during non-pandemic times, should a child need to stay home for a period due to illness, classroom teachers will provide key work for the student to work on while a period due to illness, classroom teachers will provide key work for the student to work on while at home. at home.

Homework bundles or tasks will be provided to the student by their regular teacher, but they Homework bundles or tasks will be provided to the student by their regular teacher, but they would not be engaging in at-home learning like what was experienced in the spring of 2020.would not be engaging in at-home learning like what was experienced in the spring of 2020.

MENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTHThe essential relationship of the school to parents, as primary educators, is collaborating with and support-The essential relationship of the school to parents, as primary educators, is collaborating with and support-ing parents in the integral formation of their children into Christian leaders. Some things parents can do to ing parents in the integral formation of their children into Christian leaders. Some things parents can do to help ease anxiety and apprehension of a child due to COVID-19 include:help ease anxiety and apprehension of a child due to COVID-19 include:

Talk openly with them about how they are feelingTalk openly with them about how they are feeling Focus on the positives and what they are looking forward to about schoolFocus on the positives and what they are looking forward to about school Pray together as a familyPray together as a family Provide reassurance and help your child to feel understood and supportedProvide reassurance and help your child to feel understood and supported Focus on what you can control and help your child identify what they can control with some Focus on what you can control and help your child identify what they can control with some practical things they can do to reduce anxiety such as getting organized, packing their lunch, practical things they can do to reduce anxiety such as getting organized, packing their lunch, staying active, etc.staying active, etc.

Get back into school routines at least a week early – waking up, eating, going to bed at regular Get back into school routines at least a week early – waking up, eating, going to bed at regular timestimes

Stick to familiar routines as much as possibleStick to familiar routines as much as possible Plan for the transitionPlan for the transition Allow for extra time the first day so you are not rushedAllow for extra time the first day so you are not rushed Contact the school for support Contact the school for support Consult the following resources: Consult the following resources: - - Help in Tough TimesHelp in Tough Times - - Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 - - Supporting children's return to school during COVID-19Supporting children's return to school during COVID-19

Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642. This toll-free helpline provides confidential and anony-Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642. This toll-free helpline provides confidential and anony-mous services, crisis intervention, information about mental health services, and referrals to mous services, crisis intervention, information about mental health services, and referrals to other agenciesother agencies

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HAND SANITIZER AND HANDWASHINGHAND SANITIZER AND HANDWASHING Hand sanitizer will be in place at all entry doors to the school and students, faculty, and any visi-Hand sanitizer will be in place at all entry doors to the school and students, faculty, and any visi-tors will be required to sanitize their hands before entering the building. Parents may also provide tors will be required to sanitize their hands before entering the building. Parents may also provide their children with their own sanitizers and hand lotion to be used when entering and exiting the their children with their own sanitizers and hand lotion to be used when entering and exiting the school. school.

Students and faculty will be required to clean/sanitize their hands upon entry to and exit from Students and faculty will be required to clean/sanitize their hands upon entry to and exit from every classroom or learning space. every classroom or learning space.

All classrooms and meeting rooms/spaces will be equipped with hand sanitizer, along with disin-All classrooms and meeting rooms/spaces will be equipped with hand sanitizer, along with disin-fectant wipes and/or a spray bottle with a disinfectant solution and paper towels. fectant wipes and/or a spray bottle with a disinfectant solution and paper towels.

Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the hallways of the buildings. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the hallways of the buildings.

Students will be encouraged to wash their hands throughout the day. Teachers will ensure that Students will be encouraged to wash their hands throughout the day. Teachers will ensure that young children are supervised and assisted as much as possible in hand hygiene. We are aware young children are supervised and assisted as much as possible in hand hygiene. We are aware that heavy disinfectants and cleaning solutions pose a health risk, and we will limit students’ that heavy disinfectants and cleaning solutions pose a health risk, and we will limit students’ exposure to harsh chemicals as best as possible while still adhering to strict hygiene protocols to exposure to harsh chemicals as best as possible while still adhering to strict hygiene protocols to combat the transmission of COVID-19.combat the transmission of COVID-19.

DAILY CLEANING PROTOCOLSDAILY CLEANING PROTOCOLS All bathrooms will be cleaned and sanitized 4 times per day: mid-morning, after lunch, All bathrooms will be cleaned and sanitized 4 times per day: mid-morning, after lunch, mid-afternoon, and after school (including all contact surfaces – doors, toilet handles, mid-afternoon, and after school (including all contact surfaces – doors, toilet handles, countertops and faucets). countertops and faucets).

All high-touch surfaces, including water fountains; door knobs; handrails, will be sanitized 4 times All high-touch surfaces, including water fountains; door knobs; handrails, will be sanitized 4 times per day: mid-morning, after lunch, mid-afternoon, and after school.per day: mid-morning, after lunch, mid-afternoon, and after school.

CLASSROOM CLEANING PROTOCOLSCLASSROOM CLEANING PROTOCOLS Teacher/students will wipe down desks before and after lunch with disinfectant wipes. Teacher/students will wipe down desks before and after lunch with disinfectant wipes.

If computer and Chromebook keyboards need to be shared, teachers will have the students If computer and Chromebook keyboards need to be shared, teachers will have the students clean the keyboards before and after use with disinfectant wipes. clean the keyboards before and after use with disinfectant wipes.

Musical instruments will not be shared by students. Musical instruments will not be shared by students.

Toys, equipment, and manipulatives that are shared will be cleaned by the teachers and teaching Toys, equipment, and manipulatives that are shared will be cleaned by the teachers and teaching assistants between uses. assistants between uses.

Classroom libraries will have a protocol to ensure books are isolated for 72 hours before being Classroom libraries will have a protocol to ensure books are isolated for 72 hours before being used by another student. This is based on the protocols from the Calgary Public Library. used by another student. This is based on the protocols from the Calgary Public Library.

Home reading books will be assigned on a weekly, rather than nightly, basis and isolated for 72 Home reading books will be assigned on a weekly, rather than nightly, basis and isolated for 72 hours prior to being used by another student.hours prior to being used by another student. 66

CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTCLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT Area rugs and soft furnishings in the classroom that cannot be easily cleaned and disinfected will Area rugs and soft furnishings in the classroom that cannot be easily cleaned and disinfected will be removed, along with any unnecessary furniture or equipment. be removed, along with any unnecessary furniture or equipment.

Use of shared items or equipment will be avoided. Equipment that must be shared will be Use of shared items or equipment will be avoided. Equipment that must be shared will be cleaned and disinfected after each use. cleaned and disinfected after each use.

Microwaves will not be available for student use. Microwaves will be disconnected or removed Microwaves will not be available for student use. Microwaves will be disconnected or removed from all classrooms and the High School Student Lounge. Please make sure lunches that are from all classrooms and the High School Student Lounge. Please make sure lunches that are sent to school do not need to be warmed. sent to school do not need to be warmed.

All students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 will eat lunch in their homeroom classroom. All students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 will eat lunch in their homeroom classroom.

We are not able to offer our High School students off-campus privileges at this time. We will We are not able to offer our High School students off-campus privileges at this time. We will monitor this decision and make changes as required.monitor this decision and make changes as required.

BUILDING ENVIRONMENTBUILDING ENVIRONMENT Posters to promote hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, use of hand sanitizer, physical distanc-Posters to promote hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, use of hand sanitizer, physical distanc-ing, not sharing, and use of masks will be placed throughout the school including exits and high ing, not sharing, and use of masks will be placed throughout the school including exits and high traffic areas. traffic areas.

Doors will be open whenever possible to avoid using door handles and to increase air ventilation. Doors will be open whenever possible to avoid using door handles and to increase air ventilation.

Furniture in the hallways and gathering spaces will be either removed or spaced apart to meet Furniture in the hallways and gathering spaces will be either removed or spaced apart to meet physical distancing guidelines. They will be washed down daily. physical distancing guidelines. They will be washed down daily.

Water fountains will be used only to refill water bottles. Students and faculty will use their own Water fountains will be used only to refill water bottles. Students and faculty will use their own labeled water bottle. labeled water bottle.

Use of shared items or equipment will be avoided whenever possible. Equipment that must be Use of shared items or equipment will be avoided whenever possible. Equipment that must be shared will be cleaned and disinfected after each use. shared will be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

At the end of the day, custodians will disinfect desk surfaces. Custodians will follow an enhanced At the end of the day, custodians will disinfect desk surfaces. Custodians will follow an enhanced daily cleaning protocol, including increased cleaning to high-contact areas such as desktops, daily cleaning protocol, including increased cleaning to high-contact areas such as desktops, countertops, sinks, faucets, telephones, light switches, etc.countertops, sinks, faucets, telephones, light switches, etc.

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SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROTOCOLS SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROTOCOLS DURING THE SCHOOL DAYDURING THE SCHOOL DAYPHYSICAL DISTANCINGPHYSICAL DISTANCING

We will promote physical distancing as much as possible. We will promote physical distancing as much as possible.

The most important physical distancing consideration is desks and tables in classrooms. The most important physical distancing consideration is desks and tables in classrooms.

Teachers will physically distance desks and tables two metres apart in their classrooms where Teachers will physically distance desks and tables two metres apart in their classrooms where possible. possible.

Where a two metre physical distance is not possible, desks and tables will be spaced as far apart Where a two metre physical distance is not possible, desks and tables will be spaced as far apart as possible and students will not be openly seated face-to-face. as possible and students will not be openly seated face-to-face.

Students will avoid close greetings (e.g. hugs, high-fives, fist bumps, ‘Sign of Peace’, etc.). Students will avoid close greetings (e.g. hugs, high-fives, fist bumps, ‘Sign of Peace’, etc.).

Full school liturgies/Masses/assemblies/gatherings will be suspended. Class Masses and gath-Full school liturgies/Masses/assemblies/gatherings will be suspended. Class Masses and gath-erings by class cohorts will continue where physical distancing of two metres is possible and erings by class cohorts will continue where physical distancing of two metres is possible and will follow the directives from the Diocese of Calgary. Any Masses for the faculty will also be with will follow the directives from the Diocese of Calgary. Any Masses for the faculty will also be with physical distancing and will follow the directives from the Diocese of Calgary. physical distancing and will follow the directives from the Diocese of Calgary.

Group activities will be adapted to minimize physical contact. Group activities will be adapted to minimize physical contact.

In cases where physical distancing is not possible, additional attention will be given to hand hy-In cases where physical distancing is not possible, additional attention will be given to hand hy-giene, respiratory etiquette, and cleaning of high touch surfaces.giene, respiratory etiquette, and cleaning of high touch surfaces.

COHORTING AND SEATING PLANSCOHORTING AND SEATING PLANSA cohort is a group of people or students who remain together as much as possible. Cohorts are beneficial A cohort is a group of people or students who remain together as much as possible. Cohorts are beneficial to reduce the spread of infectious diseases and in the event that schools need to work with AHS to assist to reduce the spread of infectious diseases and in the event that schools need to work with AHS to assist with contact tracing. with contact tracing.

Each class from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 will be a class cohort by homeroom. They Each class from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 will be a class cohort by homeroom. They remain in their class cohort while in the buildings and in grade cohorts when outside for recess. remain in their class cohort while in the buildings and in grade cohorts when outside for recess. Due to the High School academic program, grades 10 and 11 will create a single cohort for only Due to the High School academic program, grades 10 and 11 will create a single cohort for only Art and Drama classes. Art and Drama classes.

In Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, teachers, rather than students, will move between classrooms In Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, teachers, rather than students, will move between classrooms in order to reduce transitions, locker visits, and hallway congestion. When students need to move in order to reduce transitions, locker visits, and hallway congestion. When students need to move to another classroom or space (for example: the gym) they will do so in their cohort in an orderly to another classroom or space (for example: the gym) they will do so in their cohort in an orderly fashion. fashion.

Teachers will create and keep a record of a student seating plan to aid AHS in contact tracing. Teachers will create and keep a record of a student seating plan to aid AHS in contact tracing.

Given our smaller class sizes and the large size of our classrooms in St. Thomas More Hall, most Given our smaller class sizes and the large size of our classrooms in St. Thomas More Hall, most classes will have students spaced two metres apart. classes will have students spaced two metres apart.

Traffic flow will be managed in hallways and common areas to keep distance and to minimize Traffic flow will be managed in hallways and common areas to keep distance and to minimize face-to-face contact when possible. Directional arrows on the floors will support these efforts. face-to-face contact when possible. Directional arrows on the floors will support these efforts.

Lockers will be used only at the start of the day, lunch time, and the end of the day and students Lockers will be used only at the start of the day, lunch time, and the end of the day and students will be spaced two metres apart when using their locker.will be spaced two metres apart when using their locker. 88

MASKSMASKS Parents of all students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 are asked to ensure their child(ren) has Parents of all students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 are asked to ensure their child(ren) has a reusable cloth or disposable mask with them as part of their daily supplies, as well as a labeled, a reusable cloth or disposable mask with them as part of their daily supplies, as well as a labeled, plastic bag to store their mask(s) in. We will distribute two reusable cloth masks that are being plastic bag to store their mask(s) in. We will distribute two reusable cloth masks that are being provided by Alberta Education to all of our students. provided by Alberta Education to all of our students.

All faculty and students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 must wear masks in all circulation All faculty and students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 must wear masks in all circulation areas, hallways, washrooms, common areas, when moving around the school, when moving areas, hallways, washrooms, common areas, when moving around the school, when moving around any instructional space, and when working face-to-face or in close contact with any other around any instructional space, and when working face-to-face or in close contact with any other person. person.

Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 must wear masks in the classroom. Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 must wear masks in the classroom.

Exemptions will be made for students and faculty who are unable to wear a mask due to medi-Exemptions will be made for students and faculty who are unable to wear a mask due to medi-cal or other needs. In this case, the student will be seated two metres from other classmates to cal or other needs. In this case, the student will be seated two metres from other classmates to maintain physical distancing. maintain physical distancing.

Masks will not be required when outdoors for recess and for most physical education classes. Masks will not be required when outdoors for recess and for most physical education classes.

Parents are asked to ensure reusable cloth masks are washed after each day of use. Parents are asked to ensure reusable cloth masks are washed after each day of use.

Faculty may remove their masks when seated at their desks, physically distanced from others, Faculty may remove their masks when seated at their desks, physically distanced from others, not facing anyone, not conversing closely with others, and not moving around the room. not facing anyone, not conversing closely with others, and not moving around the room.

Teachers will have the discretion to allow students to remove their masks in certain safe circum-Teachers will have the discretion to allow students to remove their masks in certain safe circum-stances while seated at their desks, physically distanced from others (including the teacher), stances while seated at their desks, physically distanced from others (including the teacher), working independently, not openly facing one another, and not moving around the room. working independently, not openly facing one another, and not moving around the room.

• • Note: this will be implemented as a “mask break” for a duration of 5-10 minutes. Note: this will be implemented as a “mask break” for a duration of 5-10 minutes.

Resources: Resources:

• • Alberta Health Services Guidance for Wearing Non-Medical Masks Alberta Health Services Guidance for Wearing Non-Medical Masks

• • Dr. Deena Hinshaw Demonstrates How to Properly Wear A MaskDr. Deena Hinshaw Demonstrates How to Properly Wear A Mask

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Non-medical masks, including homemade cloth masks, can help prevent the spread COVID-19. They are another tool to use in places where it’s difficult to keep two metres from other people for extended periods of time – such as public transit, grocery stores, pharmacies, hair salons, airplanes and some retail shops.

Masks do not replace proper hygiene, physical distancing or isolation to prevent the spread.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Discard the mask immediately if disposable. Wash thoroughly if reusable.

Remove it from the back by releasing ties or loops. Do not touch the front of the mask.

Inspect the mask, holding it by the ties or loops. Discard if damaged or dirty.

Open fully to cover from the bridge of your nose to your chin.

If mask has stiff edge, pinch to close gaps between nose and mask.

Keep your nose, mouth and chin covered at all times. Avoid touching the mask.

Adjust the mask to your face so there are no gaps on the side.

SAFELY PUTTING A MASK ON

SAFELY TAKING OFF A MASK

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Non-medical masks, including homemade cloth masks, can help prevent the spread COVID-19. They are another tool to use in places where it’s difficult to keep two metres from other people for extended periods of time – such as public transit, grocery stores, pharmacies, hair salons, airplanes and some retail shops.

Masks do not replace proper hygiene, physical distancing or isolation to prevent the spread.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Discard the mask immediately if disposable. Wash thoroughly if reusable.

Remove it from the back by releasing ties or loops. Do not touch the front of the mask.

Inspect the mask, holding it by the ties or loops. Discard if damaged or dirty.

Open fully to cover from the bridge of your nose to your chin.

If mask has stiff edge, pinch to close gaps between nose and mask.

Keep your nose, mouth and chin covered at all times. Avoid touching the mask.

Adjust the mask to your face so there are no gaps on the side.

SAFELY PUTTING A MASK ON

SAFELY TAKING OFF A MASK

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Non-medical masks, including homemade cloth masks, can help prevent the spread COVID-19. They are another tool to use in places where it’s difficult to keep two metres from other people for extended periods of time – such as public transit, grocery stores, pharmacies, hair salons, airplanes and some retail shops.

Masks do not replace proper hygiene, physical distancing or isolation to prevent the spread.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Discard the mask immediately if disposable. Wash thoroughly if reusable.

Remove it from the back by releasing ties or loops. Do not touch the front of the mask.

Inspect the mask, holding it by the ties or loops. Discard if damaged or dirty.

Open fully to cover from the bridge of your nose to your chin.

If mask has stiff edge, pinch to close gaps between nose and mask.

Keep your nose, mouth and chin covered at all times. Avoid touching the mask.

Adjust the mask to your face so there are no gaps on the side.

SAFELY PUTTING A MASK ON

SAFELY TAKING OFF A MASK

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Non-medical masks, including homemade cloth masks, can help prevent the spread COVID-19. They are another tool to use in places where it’s difficult to keep two metres from other people for extended periods of time – such as public transit, grocery stores, pharmacies, hair salons, airplanes and some retail shops.

Masks do not replace proper hygiene, physical distancing or isolation to prevent the spread.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Discard the mask immediately if disposable. Wash thoroughly if reusable.

Remove it from the back by releasing ties or loops. Do not touch the front of the mask.

Inspect the mask, holding it by the ties or loops. Discard if damaged or dirty.

Open fully to cover from the bridge of your nose to your chin.

If mask has stiff edge, pinch to close gaps between nose and mask.

Keep your nose, mouth and chin covered at all times. Avoid touching the mask.

Adjust the mask to your face so there are no gaps on the side.

SAFELY PUTTING A MASK ON

SAFELY TAKING OFF A MASK

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Non-medical masks, including homemade cloth masks, can help prevent the spread COVID-19. They are another tool to use in places where it’s difficult to keep two metres from other people for extended periods of time – such as public transit, grocery stores, pharmacies, hair salons, airplanes and some retail shops.

Masks do not replace proper hygiene, physical distancing or isolation to prevent the spread.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Discard the mask immediately if disposable. Wash thoroughly if reusable.

Remove it from the back by releasing ties or loops. Do not touch the front of the mask.

Inspect the mask, holding it by the ties or loops. Discard if damaged or dirty.

Open fully to cover from the bridge of your nose to your chin.

If mask has stiff edge, pinch to close gaps between nose and mask.

Keep your nose, mouth and chin covered at all times. Avoid touching the mask.

Adjust the mask to your face so there are no gaps on the side.

SAFELY PUTTING A MASK ON

SAFELY TAKING OFF A MASK

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Non-medical masks, including homemade cloth masks, can help prevent the spread COVID-19. They are another tool to use in places where it’s difficult to keep two metres from other people for extended periods of time – such as public transit, grocery stores, pharmacies, hair salons, airplanes and some retail shops.

Masks do not replace proper hygiene, physical distancing or isolation to prevent the spread.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Wash/sanitize your hands.

Discard the mask immediately if disposable. Wash thoroughly if reusable.

Remove it from the back by releasing ties or loops. Do not touch the front of the mask.

Inspect the mask, holding it by the ties or loops. Discard if damaged or dirty.

Open fully to cover from the bridge of your nose to your chin.

If mask has stiff edge, pinch to close gaps between nose and mask.

Keep your nose, mouth and chin covered at all times. Avoid touching the mask.

Adjust the mask to your face so there are no gaps on the side.

SAFELY PUTTING A MASK ON

SAFELY TAKING OFF A MASK

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CONTINUED: SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROTOCOLS CONTINUED: SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROTOCOLS DURING THE SCHOOL DAYDURING THE SCHOOL DAYSPECIALITY CLASSROOMS SPECIALITY CLASSROOMS (MUSIC, DRAMA, COMPUTER LAB, PHYS. ED, LIBRARY, SCIENCE LAB)(MUSIC, DRAMA, COMPUTER LAB, PHYS. ED, LIBRARY, SCIENCE LAB)Teachers will follow protocols to maximize student safety in the following specialty classes: Teachers will follow protocols to maximize student safety in the following specialty classes:

In music classes, the playing of wind instruments and singing will be postponed until futher no-In music classes, the playing of wind instruments and singing will be postponed until futher no-tice. Alternative music instruction to meet the learning outcomes will be provided until such time tice. Alternative music instruction to meet the learning outcomes will be provided until such time that the playing of wind instruments and singing can resume. that the playing of wind instruments and singing can resume.

Physical education classes will be held outside instead of inside whenever possible. Any Physical education classes will be held outside instead of inside whenever possible. Any equipment that is shared will be sanitized between uses. equipment that is shared will be sanitized between uses.

In the computer and science labs, touch surfaces (keyboards, equipment) will be cleaned be-In the computer and science labs, touch surfaces (keyboards, equipment) will be cleaned be-tween student use. Students will clean/sanitize their hands before entering and after exiting the tween student use. Students will clean/sanitize their hands before entering and after exiting the computer lab and science lab. computer lab and science lab.

In the library and gymnasium, students will clean/sanitize their hands before entering and after In the library and gymnasium, students will clean/sanitize their hands before entering and after exiting. Library protocol will ensure that handled items have a period 72-hour quarantine prior to exiting. Library protocol will ensure that handled items have a period 72-hour quarantine prior to being placed back on shelves. being placed back on shelves.

PERSONAL BELONGINGSPERSONAL BELONGINGS All students must have a reusable cloth or disposable mask with them as part of their supplies. All students must have a reusable cloth or disposable mask with them as part of their supplies.

Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 will be provided with two reusable cloth masks each. Students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 will be provided with two reusable cloth masks each.

All students in Grades 4 and up are asked to please bring their personal laptop computer or All students in Grades 4 and up are asked to please bring their personal laptop computer or Chromebook on the first day of school if they own one. Our goal is for each student in these Chromebook on the first day of school if they own one. Our goal is for each student in these grades to always use the same device. grades to always use the same device.

Students should bring their own filled water bottle to school each day (please label with name). Students should bring their own filled water bottle to school each day (please label with name).

Students should use backpacks/containers to store items. Students should use backpacks/containers to store items.

Students are asked to label their personal items and not share any items.Students are asked to label their personal items and not share any items.

EXTRA CURRICULAR, CO-CURRICULAR, AND FIELD TRIPS EXTRA CURRICULAR, CO-CURRICULAR, AND FIELD TRIPS All off-campus activities are suspended until at least December 31, 2020. All off-campus activities are suspended until at least December 31, 2020.

Any retreats and apostolic projects will be done on campus following the protocols for physical Any retreats and apostolic projects will be done on campus following the protocols for physical distancing and the wearing of masks. distancing and the wearing of masks.

Alberta Education is working with Alberta Health and education partners, including the Alberta Alberta Education is working with Alberta Health and education partners, including the Alberta School Athletics Association (ASAA), to explore athletic activities and events with health mea-School Athletics Association (ASAA), to explore athletic activities and events with health mea-sures in place.sures in place.

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FOOD FOOD Students will eat lunch at their desk in their homeroom classes. Students will eat lunch at their desk in their homeroom classes.

Desks and table surfaces will be cleaned by the students and/or teachers before and after eating. Desks and table surfaces will be cleaned by the students and/or teachers before and after eating.

Students will be asked to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after eating. Students will be asked to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after eating.

Students will not openly face one another when eating, unless they are physically distanced by Students will not openly face one another when eating, unless they are physically distanced by two metres. two metres.

Parents are asked to send all food items with their children in the morning instead of dropping off Parents are asked to send all food items with their children in the morning instead of dropping off at the school to limit the number of visitors at the office. at the school to limit the number of visitors at the office.

Students are responsible for opening all containers and packages in their lunch. Please do not Students are responsible for opening all containers and packages in their lunch. Please do not send anything in your child’s lunch that they cannot easily open themselves and avoid items that send anything in your child’s lunch that they cannot easily open themselves and avoid items that need to be microwaved. To reduce contact, microwaves will not be available to students. need to be microwaved. To reduce contact, microwaves will not be available to students.

At this time, the hot lunch program will be suspended. At this time, the hot lunch program will be suspended.

The sharing of food is not permitted and, therefore, birthday treats cannot be sent to school at The sharing of food is not permitted and, therefore, birthday treats cannot be sent to school at this time. this time.

Vending machines will not be in use.Vending machines will not be in use.

RECESS RECESS Students will be able to take off their mask for outdoor recess. Students will be able to take off their mask for outdoor recess.

Elementary recess breaks will be staggered by grade to reduce the number of students exiting/Elementary recess breaks will be staggered by grade to reduce the number of students exiting/entering the school, and students will exit and enter through their designated door. entering the school, and students will exit and enter through their designated door.

At this time, the playground equipment will be used only by the Junior Kindergarten and Kinder-At this time, the playground equipment will be used only by the Junior Kindergarten and Kinder-garten students. Students will sanitize their hands before and after recess. garten students. Students will sanitize their hands before and after recess.

Junior High recess will take place, with students remaining in their grade cohort, in a designated Junior High recess will take place, with students remaining in their grade cohort, in a designated space. space.

Equipment brought from home is not permitted on the playground during recess and only Equipment brought from home is not permitted on the playground during recess and only school-approved and school-issued playground equipment is permitted. school-approved and school-issued playground equipment is permitted.

Supervisors will encourage students to practice physical distancing during recess break. Supervisors will encourage students to practice physical distancing during recess break.

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EXPECTATIONS FOR DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP EXPECTATIONS FOR DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP Please respect physical distancing when dropping off and picking up your child. Please respect physical distancing when dropping off and picking up your child.

Parents of children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1 can escort/meet their child to/at their des-Parents of children in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1 can escort/meet their child to/at their des-ignated entrance. Parents of children in Grade 2 and above are asked not to exit their vehicles ignated entrance. Parents of children in Grade 2 and above are asked not to exit their vehicles when dropping off or picking up their children. when dropping off or picking up their children.

Parents and students must wear their mask when exiting their vehicles and entering Parents and students must wear their mask when exiting their vehicles and entering the buildings. the buildings.

For elementary students, we will stagger drop-off time between 8:10 am and 8:30 am and pick-For elementary students, we will stagger drop-off time between 8:10 am and 8:30 am and pick-up times between 3:15 pm and 3:30 pm to limit congestion on campus. Students will enter and up times between 3:15 pm and 3:30 pm to limit congestion on campus. Students will enter and exit the school buildings through designated doors. Faculty will be at the entrance doors to assist exit the school buildings through designated doors. Faculty will be at the entrance doors to assist students with hand sanitization as they enter the building. students with hand sanitization as they enter the building.

For Junior High and High School, drop-off time will be between 8:10 to 8:30 am. Faculty will be at For Junior High and High School, drop-off time will be between 8:10 to 8:30 am. Faculty will be at the designated doors to assist students with hand sanitization as they enter the building. the designated doors to assist students with hand sanitization as they enter the building.

End of day dismissal - Monday to Thursday, High School students will be dismissed between End of day dismissal - Monday to Thursday, High School students will be dismissed between 3:20 pm to 3:30 pm and Junior High students will be dismissed at 3:30 pm. On Fridays, High 3:20 pm to 3:30 pm and Junior High students will be dismissed at 3:30 pm. On Fridays, High School students will be dismissed between 1:50 pm to 2:00 pm and Junior High students will be School students will be dismissed between 1:50 pm to 2:00 pm and Junior High students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. dismissed at 2:00 pm.

Detailed procedures for the designated doors for entry and exit, drop-off and pick-up, and park-Detailed procedures for the designated doors for entry and exit, drop-off and pick-up, and park-ing for families will be included in our Welcome Back communication which will be sent to fami-ing for families will be included in our Welcome Back communication which will be sent to fami-lies on August 25, 2020.lies on August 25, 2020.

VISITORS/VOLUNTEERINGVISITORS/VOLUNTEERING In the initial stages of our School Re-entry Plan, parents, parent volunteers, and non-essential In the initial stages of our School Re-entry Plan, parents, parent volunteers, and non-essential visitors will be limited and may only enter the buildings with advance permission from the school. visitors will be limited and may only enter the buildings with advance permission from the school. Please contact the school should you require access. Please contact the school should you require access.

Parents or other individuals will not be permitted in classrooms, unless there are specific extenu-Parents or other individuals will not be permitted in classrooms, unless there are specific extenu-ating circumstances. ating circumstances.

All visitors must sign in and complete the All visitors must sign in and complete the Self-screening QuestionnaireSelf-screening Questionnaire. If a visitor answers “yes” . If a visitor answers “yes” to any of the questions, the individual will not be permitted to enter the school. to any of the questions, the individual will not be permitted to enter the school.

All approved visitors must wear masks at all times when in the school. All approved visitors must wear masks at all times when in the school.

If a permitted parent or visitor to the school requires the use of the a bathroom, it will be a desig-If a permitted parent or visitor to the school requires the use of the a bathroom, it will be a desig-nated bathroom and cleaned between uses.nated bathroom and cleaned between uses.

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Self-screening

Drop-off

At the Entrance

Class & Recess

Lunch

Class & Recess

Pick Up

Complete the self-assesment at home. If you are sick, stay home.

Time to put your mask on and go to your designated entry door.

You will be greeted and given hand sanitizer. Time to make sure there’s space between you and your classmates.

To bring:- Full water bottle (labeled)- Mask

Lockers:Morning, lunch time, and the end of the day are designated times for visiting your locker throughout the day.

Follow the instructions from your teachers for washing your hands upon entering a new room and before/after recess, for where to sit, and if you can take your mask off.

Wash your hands before and after eating lunch. No sharing food.

Follow the instructions of your teachers for washing your hands upon entering a new room and before/after recess, for where to sit, and if you can take your mask off.

Go to your designated door. Make sure your mask is on and there‘s space between you and everyone else.

Wash your hands as soon as you get home.

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