WHEN DOES SCHOOL START?
First day back to school for Grades 1 - 9 is on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.Please refer to Coronation, Gus Wetter and William E. Hay Stettler Secondary websites for more information on start dates grades 10 through 12.
School Calendars
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD AT CLEARVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Online Registration
HOW WILL COVID-19 IMPACT THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR?
The Alberta Education 2021-2022 School Year Plan is found on the Alberta Education website. To support this Back-to-Plan we have answered some questions below.The responses are based on guidance from Alberta Education and Alberta Health Services. These questions and the responses will be updated as more information becomes available or as health guidelines change.Please see the Frequently Asked Questions and source documents below.
School Year Plan 2021-2022 Alberta Education (August 13, 2021 edition)
Guidance for Respiratory Illness Prevention and Management in Schools
Questions and Answers for School Administrators
NEW Alberta Health Daily Checklist (August 13, 2021)
Learning During COVID (Alberta Education)
Parent letter from the Chief Medical Officer of Health
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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1. What do parents/guardians need to know for Day 1 of school start up?
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Schools start on September 1, 2021.All Grades 1 - 9 students will attend school on this day. Kindergarten students may have alternate dates and inpidual schools will contact parents/guardians.High schools may have alternative schedules please watch for school communication.
Alberta Education's School Year Plan is here. We anticipate receiving updated information before school starts.
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2. Will AHS test for COVID-19 and follow up with COVID-19 positive people?
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AHS will work with inpiduals that test positive for COVID-19.Parents and students may share information on a COVID-19 positive test result with your school, and Clearview is not required to provide this information to AHS.
Where staff have a positive COVID-19 test result or COVID-19 related symptoms, they are needed to ensure they inform their supervisor/school principal and the Director of Human Services.
There is still isolation for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms and for confirmed positive cases for up to ten (10) days.In the case of COVID-19 symptoms, where the students or staff member has a negative COVID-19 test result and no longer has symptoms may return to school or the workplace.
There is no longer contact tracing for staff or students in schools unless required by AHS.As such, Clearview nor schools will not normally send out communications relating to positive COVID cases unless required by AHS.
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3. Will students and staff have to wear masks?
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Students and bus drivers are needed to continue to wear masks on school buses at this time. This will be re-evaluated on September 27, 2021
At this time, masks are optional for students and staff. We recognize that masks provide additional protection and many staff and students will wear masks as they did last year.
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4. What are some of the health precautions that we will see in schools?
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Clearviewwill implement routine measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission which include having all staff and students remain at home when they are ill, enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, facilitating hand hygiene with hand sanitizer at each entrance and classroom, and we will continue to have daytime custodial staff in school until at least December.
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5. Will students have a seating plan on the bus?
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Students may have a seating plan on a bus and are no longer required to cohort or be with siblings; however, this year, the first one on the bus does not have to load at the back of the bus. Bus drivers may assign seats to the students during the first week of school. Students are expected to remain in their seats for the duration of the bus ride.
Enhanced safety measures such as hand sanitization and enhanced cleaning will occur on the bus.
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6. Will students be cohorted during the day?
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Students will no longer be required to be cohorted in schools unless required by AHS.
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7. Will parents/guardians and visitors be allowed into the school?
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We are eager to welcome back our parents/guardians and volunteers into our schools.Schools will determine when and which visitors will be allowed, and the process for doing so.
We ask that everyone be cognizant of the impact of extra people in each of our schools.
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8. Do parents/guardians and visitors to the school need to wear masks?
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There is no requirement to wear masks, and masks may be worn if this is a preference for the inpidual.
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9. What will happen with sports, clubs and other extracurricular activities?
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All activities are able to proceed without COVID-19 restrictions.
Clearview will follow guidelines that are sent out by Alberta Education and Alberta Schools' Athletic Association.
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10. Will schools move to at-home learning during the year?
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Students learn best when in school, including the opportunities for socialization with other students and access to activities outside of the classroom.At-home learning will not be normally available for students unless required by AHS.
We recognize that students do get sick throughout the year, as a First Choice Learning environment we will continue to provide reasonable support like we have done prior to the COVID-19.
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11. Will schools be offering vaccinations?
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In the Alberta.ca document, preparing for the new school year...
- Immunizations may be available in temporary clinics in schools for students in Grade 7 to 12 as well as teachers and staff.
- Students under 18 will NOT be vaccinated in schools without parent or guardian consent, which will be emailed to parents in late August.Parents and guardians must return the completed consent form for the children to be vaccinated.
- All staff and students born in 2009 or earlier can get the COVID-19 vaccine.
- These temporary clinics are organized by AHS not Clearview.
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12. What mental health/psychological supports are available for students and staff?
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- Mental Health Helpline: Phone: 1-877-303-2642
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - 1-888-384-1152
- Clearview has Family School Liaison Workers (FSL's) in each building who are there to inpiduals and classrooms with mental health supports. Please contact your school principal for more information.
- Each Clearview school is also supported by the Caring and Resilient Students (CARS) which is part of the Mental Health Capacity Building Project and Clearview School pision.It aims to promote positive mental health in children, youth and families.The CARS program offers universal and target programming.Please contact your school principal for more information.
- Stettler Connects has a list of programs and services for health and well-being for Stettler.
- Castor Community Health Services 403-882-3404
- Coronation Community Health Services 403-578-3200
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13. Are students required to write Diploma (Grade 12) and Achievement Exams (Grade 6 and 9) in 2021-2022?
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- Grade 12 diploma exams will be mandatory in the 2021-22 school year.
- Diploma exams will be offered in every diploma course subject in November, January, April, June and August.
- Grade 6 and 9 provincial achievement tests will resume and participation is mandatory for all schools not piloting the new draft Kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum
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14. What activities no longer have restrictions or specific guidelines?
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- Field trips
- Performance activities
- Physical activities
- Visitors to the schools
- Food services
- Athletics
- Ceremonies and celebratory events
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15. Will the health restrictions remain the same throughout the year?
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- AHS and Alberta Education will be monitoring theCOVID-19 situation changes, the plan includes 2 contingency scenarios similar to those implemented in the current school year that will guide K to 12 schools.
- For more information please refer to
Alberta Education 2021-2022 School Plan
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16. How do I stay connected?
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Website: https://www.clearview.ab.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPS71
Instagram: https://www/instagram/clearviewpublicschools
Twitter: https://twitter.com/csd71
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT BACK TO SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN AND START RIGHT PLAYSCHOOLS
For KINDERGARTEN start dates visit your child's school website; see list below. We will continue to offer START RIGHT PLAYSCHOOL, learn more about both programs.
School Websites for more information about KINDERGARTEN and START RIGHT PLAYSCHOOL.
IS THERE STILL SPACE LEFT FOR THE START RIGHT PLAYSCHOOL PROGRAM?
Yes, please contact your local school.
WILL SCHOOL DOORS STAY LOCKED DURING THE DAY?
External doors at elementary and middle schools will stay locked and all access will be monitored throughout the school day. Doors will be unlocked in the morning, during transition periods and after school. Please check with your child's school about how and when parents are permitted to access the school.
WHAT TIME DOES THE BELL RING?
Bell times will be communicated by your child's school.
HOW MUCH ARE SCHOOL FEES?
School newsletter and website will post the school fees.
WHERE CAN I FIND MY CHILD'S SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST?
Kindergarten to Grade 9:Visit your child's school website for a direct link to your child's grade level supply list. Click on the links below to view your child's school supplies page.
Grades 9-12: We recommend that all students arrive to the first day of classes with a binder, paper and pens/pencils. On the first day of classes teachers will provide students with a list of any additional supplies that are required.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION
HOW CAN I REGISTER MY CHILD FOR SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION?
Registration for Transportation
HAS MY CHILD'S BUS ROUTE CHANGED?
Bus stop locations and times will be adjusted over the summer.
- Bus Drivers will contact the parent withpick-up and drop off times for rural routes.
- For In-town Bussing in Stettler, Clearview transportation would notify parents if there are any changes.
HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT MY CHILD'S DESIGNATED SCHOOL IS?
The school pision utilizes catchment areas to determine which school a student is designated to attend. For additional information regarding catchment areas please see the maps below.Maps provided are estimated only.When registering your child or planning any transportation needs, parents and legal guardians should contact Transportation Services at 403-742-6192.
IS THIS MY BUS?
Each school bus will feature clearly marked signage displaying the route number and school destination to help students get to school with ease.
SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY: Thank you for helping to ensure the safety of our students, families and staff. Always follow the 30km/h speed limit when driving through school zones between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. each day. Be aware of appropriate parking spaces and loading zones, leaving at least 5 meters when parking near a marked crosswalk or stop sign.
FINAL WORDS
Clearview is committed to a First Choice Learning Environment by ensuring that our schools are safe, caring and healthy for our staff and students.We understand and respect that there are a range of opinions, emotions and concerns over a new school year with COVID-19.All of us have an important role in ensuring a safe and healthy school year. We would like to thank you ahead of time for your continued support as parents and guardians. Asparents and guardians you play an essential role as you support actions in the home (such as keeping children/students home when sick and accessing testing if symptoms develop) that ultimately keep other children, students and staff safe. As a school pision, we believe in transparency and we will continue to share information and updates when they are available from the Alberta Government, Alberta Education and/or Alberta Health Services.
Please know, we will continue to monitor the situation in our schools and will work with local health officials to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our schools.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!We can't wait to have Clearview students back in our schools on September 1st with a near to normal start-up.
We wish you a wonderful school year!If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact your school for specific information regarding the start of the 2021-2022 school year!
Welcome Back!