Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to review the details from the announcement by the Government of Ontario about returning to school this week.
The return to in-person learning is delayed until at least January 17, 2022. According to the announcement, this and other COVID-19 time-limited measures are in place to help reduce virus transmission, and prevent hospitals and the healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed.
Effective Thursday, January 6, 2022, remote learning will be in place.
Students currently enrolled at in-person school: Our school teams are planning for the switch to remote learning and will be ready to welcome students who normally attend in-person school. Your child’s teacher will contact you over the next two days with specific instructions about how to access Google Classroom for synchronous learning. Students who are unable to participate in synchronous learning will be able to access Google Classroom tasks through asynchronous learning. Your child’s teacher can explain more about this process.
Asynchronous versus synchronous online learning: Asynchronous learning enables students to view instructional materials at any time and does not include live instruction. Synchronous learning means students log in and participate in class at specific times.
Students currently enrolled at the Virtual School: Classes will continue as normal beginning Wednesday, January 5.
Devices for students: While many families already have devices for students, including some HPEDSB devices that were shared last year, families whose children need a device for learning are encouraged to contact their school. Please note that devices (Chromebooks or wifi hotspots) are limited in supply and will be provided based on availability.
Special Education: Schools with self-contained Special Education classes are in the process of contacting families to determine in-person learning requests. Specific timelines and next steps will be confirmed to these families later this week.
Emergency child care: Emergency child care is being arranged by municipalities. If you require this, please contact your municipality and monitor the municipality websites for information.
Mental health resources: We recognize the challenges that have come with the continued uncertainty of the pandemic, and will continue to prioritize students’ mental health and well-being. School-based mental health supports for students will continue to be available during remote learning. Please contact your child’s teacher or principal if your child needs someone to talk with.
In addition, the following organizations have useful resources and services:
Please know that our priority continues to be connecting with students, providing engaging and meaningful academic learning experiences, as well as supporting their mental health and well-being.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we make this transition. We hope to see students in person again soon. Take care, be well and follow public health measures to wear masks, physical distance and wash hands frequently.
Read MoreIMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CHS FAMILIES:
Elementary - Teachers are currently working to connect with families to determine student Chromebook needs for online learning. If your child needs a school-device to access their online learning while at home, please be sure to let your child’s homeroom teacher know as soon as possible.
Secondary - Teachers have shared a Google Form with all students so that you may request a Chromebook should you need this to access your classes virtually while at home. This form can be found in your morning Google Classroom. Please complete this form as soon as possible so that a device can be allocated for you.
Families that requested technology will be able to pick it up from the front doors of the school between 9:00 to 2:30 this Wednesday and Thursday (Jan. 5th & 6th).
Please note that wifi devices have not yet been allocated and will not be distributed at this time. 
Secondary Student Recognition Awards
Yesterday we celebrated the accomplishments of students with outstanding achievement from last year. Please see the video link to see pictures of your student with their awards.
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Students in Mr. Everhardus' grade 10 Civics class have been working together to uncover their Charter Rights in class. As students disucss and debate they are building knowledge and making sense about how these rights impact their daily lives.
Congratulations to our grade 12 student, Sabeen Asif, who has been selected to participate in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Model Parliament program!
Sabeen will be in Toronto from Feb. 27 – March 1 and representing the riding of Durham. She will be one of just 124 students from across the province to learn about the parliamentary history and the legislative process through workshops and presentations at this program.
You can find more information about this program at: https://www.ola.org/en/visit-learn/programs/model-parliament-high-school-students
It is a long-standing tradition at CHSS to hold a charity fundraising auction to support local food banks. This year's event will be Dec. 5 and our Entrepreneurship class will be leading the event. There is a webstie with more information: https://www.chsschristmasauction.info/
Contact us at the school if you'd like to make a donation: 613 473 4251
November 19 - 23 is Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week. Follow #KINDCHSS on Twitter and Instagram. Here are some events we'll be holding this week:
Monday: #KindCHSS Handshake Challenge kick-off; Nick Foley School Wide Assembly in Period 3 & Inclusion Workshop Period 4 (student leaders)
Tuesday: Outreach table at lunch with Kindness Cards
Wednesday: Sound Academy singing in the cafeteria at lunch
Thursday: "Take a Compliment, Give a Compliment" slips and free smile cookies at lunch
Friday: Handshake challenge showdown / Homeroom Door Holders
Lifetouch Photography will be at the school taking graduation photos from Monday Nov. 19 to Friday Nov. 23.
Appointments must be booked online and are on a first come-first served basis. Students can visit Student Services to pick up their information sheet and brochure.
Students in grade 9 math have made an information board to show how much sugar is in candy they might find in their treat bags this Hallowe'en. During this critical thinking exercise, they measured out the grams of sugar for each type of candy. This informative board was made by Ms. Donald’s and Ms. Pickstock’s math class.
In order to graduate from secondary school in Ontario, each student must demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing. These skills are assessed through The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). The OSSLT is scheduled annually by EQAO. This year's test will be March 27, 2019.
Most grade 10 students and some grade 11 students will be writing the test this year.
You can find out more information about the OSSLT in this document. We will have student preparation sessions scheduled throughout the rest of the semester and into semester 2.
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Concussion Awareness Training Resources