Remote Learning
If you are considering movement between the two learning models, please consider the following
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Similar to if your child were to change schools, the curriculum is not connected and taught in the same order at every school. The units of study will not necessarily match up so there may be gaps or overlap in a student's programming if they move between the two modes of learning.
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French Immersion Programming is not offered in Remote Learning. All students will receive a minimum of one period of Core French per week of 40 minutes.
Similar to many Boards in Ontario, ALCDSB is experiencing a shortage of qualified teachers. We are working hard to keep up with demand for more qualified teachers. Class sizes is a factor that our Board takes into consideration. -
If your child transitions to a new learning model, they cannot switch back immediately. Future dates for transition will be announced in the coming months.
Other important information about Remote Learning (Elementary)
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The school day begins at 9:00 a.m.
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Unlike last year, there will not be opportunities for Elementary students to transition between In-Person Learning and Remote Learning during the 2021-2022 school year.
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Educators for the virtual school will not be the same as students' home school teacher, but all educators are ALCDSB staff.
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The units of study will not necessarily match up with the In-Person Learning schools, so there may be gaps or overlap in a student's programming if they move between the two modes.
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French Immersion cannot be provided in the virtual school. All students will receive a minimum of one 40 minute Core French class.
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Remote Learning will consist of a combination of synchronous (live) learning and asynchronous learning (not delivered in real time and may include activities such as watching pre-recorded videos, completing assigned tasks, independent work or contributing to online discussion boards.
Sample timetable for students in Grades 1- 8 Remote Learning:
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learning Block 1 (90 minutes)
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Body break (15 minutes)
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Learning Block 2 (75 minutes)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (60 minutes) Students
12:40 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Team time- Teachers
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Learning Block 3 (60 minutes)
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Body Break (15 minutes)
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Independent Work (45 minutes)
Sample timetable for students in Kindergarten Remote Learning:
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Learning Block 1 (90 minutes)
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Body Break Activities (15 minutes)
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Learning Block 2 (90 minutes)
12:15 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. Lunch (50 minutes) Students
12:55 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Independent Work
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