Back to school plans for K-12 families for all 60 school districts in the province have now been posted on the district websites. 

“There is no better place than in-class learning. With these plans now in place, parents can feel confident about sending their children back to school and assured that strict health and safety measures are in place to protect students and staff,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “I know that some families will continue to have medical or health concerns, and my expectation is that school districts will be flexible and work with families to provide remote options that keep children connected to their school community.”   

Fleming has directed school districts to contact all families in their school communities to share their safety plans and to confirm if they are planning for their child to attend school classes in September, or if they need alternative learning options. As part of the ministry’s July 29 guidelines for planning, many districts have already begun engaging with parents to determine their needs. 

The Ministry of Education has also given school districts the flexibility and certainty to find options that work for families. 

In addition to health and safety measures, the plans include: 

  • how learning groups will be organized; 
  • when masks are required; 
  • daily schedules for classes, lunch and recess; 
  • daily health assessment requirements; 
  • pick-up and drop off times; 
  • protocols for common areas; 
  • hand washing directions; and 
  • orientation information. 

Elementary and Middle School students will attend class every day, while secondary students will attend most days.  

For more info on back-to-school plans, learning groups and health and safety guidelines, click HERE.