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Pupils sitting behind partition boards made of plexiglass attend a class at a primary school (photo credit: REUTERS)
Pupils sitting behind partition boards made of plexiglass attend a class at a primary school
(photo credit: REUTERS)
Preschools and All Grades Special Education
    Classroom - standard, six days a week
    After school program - five days a week, consistent group of children
    Health statement signed daily
Grades 1-2
    Classroom - standard, five days a week
    After school program - five days a week, consistent group of children
    Health statement signed daily
Grades 3-4
    Classroom - capsules of up to 18 students, five-days a week

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    Masks - during breaks, 4th graders in class
    Health statement signed daily
Grades 5-6
    Classroom - capsules of up to 18 students, two days a week in school (at least nine hours) and three days distance learning
    Masks - during class and breaks
    Social distancing - children will sit at their own tables
    Health statement signed daily
Grades 7-12
    Classroom - capsules of up to 18 students, two days a week in school (at least 10 hours) and three days distance learning
    Up to five small groups for electives
    Masks - during class and breaks
    Social distancing - children will sit at their own tables
    Health statement signed daily