Prince George students are set to return to the classroom for the 2020-21 school year next Thursday (Sept. 10).
With concerns looming among parents, guardians and even students, School District 57 (SD57) has scheduled a virtual town hall meeting tomorrow (Sept. 3) in allowing the public to hear and ask questions regarding the restart plan.
The Board of Education, along with SD57's senior administration team, will host the online Q&A starting at 6:30 p.m.
SD57 publically released its own return-to-school plan on Aug. 26 after receiving approval from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C.'s Ministry of Education.
It includes social distancing for students when out of a learning group and wearing masks in high-traffic areas like buses and common areas.
Learning groups, as announced earlier this month by the province, will be a maximum of 60 in each elementary-school cohort and 120 in a secondary-school cohort.
However, in Prince George, secondary schools are set to return to a quarterly system, when students will take two courses over 10 weeks to accommodate smaller cohorts of up to 70 people, including staff.
SD57 says students must stay home if they’re feeling sick or experiencing symptoms linked to COVID-19, influenza or the common cold in order to reduce any potential spread.
Students are being reminded as well to keep hands to themselves and no close greetings like hugs, handshakes and high-fives.
You can join Thursday's virtual town hall by clicking the stream link via the district's website.
