UPDATE - Apr 3/20
Below is our latest update. With changes happening daily, "current" information can quickly become obsolete.
We will do our best to keep this site updated.
We will do our best to keep this site updated.
Virtual Spirit Week and Coffeehouse
Due to the extended school closure for the month of April we wanted to provide some online activities for the department.
Spirit Week Challenges
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Virtual Coffeehouse
The Show Must Go On
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Cuba Refund
Many of you have been asking about the status of the Cuba refund. Please see below with regards to your refund.
This was the payment schedule that was set up for the Cuba deposits
Sept 2018 - Deposit #1 $250 via cheque
Feb 2019 - Deposit #2 $500 via SCO
May 2019 - Deposit #3 $500 via SCO
Sept 2019 - Deposit #4 $500 via SCO
Feb 2020 - Deposit #5 $900 via SCO
Payments through School Cash Online
Payments with cheques
Example of a typical refund for this Cuba trip
For most of you this is what should be happening:
What if I made some of the payments with cheques instead of SCO?
How do I get my cheque?
What do I need to do now?
We know this is a challenging time for all of you, and we want to get your money back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience during these uncertain times.
This was the payment schedule that was set up for the Cuba deposits
Sept 2018 - Deposit #1 $250 via cheque
Feb 2019 - Deposit #2 $500 via SCO
May 2019 - Deposit #3 $500 via SCO
Sept 2019 - Deposit #4 $500 via SCO
Feb 2020 - Deposit #5 $900 via SCO
- The total paid should have been $2650. For those who have paid the full amount, you will be receiving a refund of $2530 as we need to deduct the cost of the $120 travel insurance.
Payments through School Cash Online
- Any payments that were made through School Cash Online (SCO) will be refunded via SCO. You should see a refund on your credit card statement.
- NOTE: It seems as though SCO can’t refund the 2nd deposit of $500 from Feb of 2019 since this exceeds their timeframe for refunds. You will be issued a cheque for this payment.
Payments with cheques
- Any payments made in cash or by cheque will be refunded by cheque.
Example of a typical refund for this Cuba trip
For most of you this is what should be happening:
- Deposits #1 & 2 will be refunded via a cheque or cheques for a total of $630*
- Deposits #3-5 done through SCO will be refunded via SCO
What if I made some of the payments with cheques instead of SCO?
- Any payments made in cash or by cheque will be refunded by cheque.
- Example: Deposits #1-4 ($1750) were made by cheque, and Deposit # 5 was made by SCO
How do I get my cheque?
- At this time the schools are closed so we can’t process/access the cheques. Once schools are opened, we will let you know how cheques will be issued.
What do I need to do now?
- Please check your statements to see if you have been refunded through SCO.
- Please send an email to jason.sinkus@ocdsb.ca to confirm what SCO payments have NOT been issued.
We know this is a challenging time for all of you, and we want to get your money back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience during these uncertain times.
GOOGLE MEET for video conferencing
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We have been given notice that secondary teachers must use Google Meet for all teacher/student video conferencing. This is to ensure the security and privacy of the students.
Google Meet is already part of the Google Education Suite so all secondary OCDSB students should have access to the program once they have logged into their school Google account. Music students should check their Google Classroom to find an updated Google Meet link for their scheduled meeting. |
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CHS Music Department Virtual Classroom Schedule
Hello students and parents
After meeting with the music staff, we are going to follow the schedule below. Each class will “meet” once a week on a designated day. A Google Meet video conference will be created and recorded at the designated times listed below. The link for the Google Meet will be provided in Google Classroom. For students who can not attend the live meeting, a recording of the meeting will be provided in the respective Google Classrooms.
The Google Meet software is already part of the Google Education Suite so all students should have access to this program.
Please note that not all departments will be following this format. It is what the Music department has chosen to follow based on the directions given to us at this time. Things are changing on a daily basis and we appreciate your patience and adaptability. Please continue to check this site and Google Classroom for the most recent updates.
After meeting with the music staff, we are going to follow the schedule below. Each class will “meet” once a week on a designated day. A Google Meet video conference will be created and recorded at the designated times listed below. The link for the Google Meet will be provided in Google Classroom. For students who can not attend the live meeting, a recording of the meeting will be provided in the respective Google Classrooms.
The Google Meet software is already part of the Google Education Suite so all students should have access to this program.
Please note that not all departments will be following this format. It is what the Music department has chosen to follow based on the directions given to us at this time. Things are changing on a daily basis and we appreciate your patience and adaptability. Please continue to check this site and Google Classroom for the most recent updates.
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Monday (Apr 6)
1:00 pm Gr 12 Performance classes 2:00 pm Gr 12 Theory classes |
Tuesday (Apr 7)
1:00 pm Gr 11 Performance classes 2:00 pm Gr 11 Theory classes |
Wednesday (Apr 8)
1:00 pm Gr 9 Performance classes 2:00 pm Gr 9 Theory classes |
Thursday (Apr 9)
1:00 pm Gr 10 Performance classes 2:00 pm Gr 10 Theory classes |
Friday (Apr 10)
No classes |
MESSAGE FROM OCDSB
Dear OCDSB Students:
I wanted to let you know that schools are going to remain closed to students until Monday, May 4, 2020. This is to protect your health and safety while we try to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As we get closer to May, health authorities will make a decision about whether it is safe to return to school or whether additional closure time is required.
Protecting Your School Year
Everyone knows how concerned students are about the school year. The government, the school board and your school are all working together to ensure that all students, from kindergarten to grade 12, can finish their academic year and be supported to advance to the next year or earn the credits needed to graduate. We understand the unique needs of students in grades 11 and 12, and the Minister of Education has said that no student will have their graduation compromised by COVID-19.
Phase 2 - Learning At Home
Beginning April 6th, students and staff at the OCDSB will move to the second phase of Learning At Home. Over the past two weeks, we have been planning for this possibility. The government announcement provides principals and teachers with more detailed information about what that will look like. It’s important that we have some guidelines that apply to students in all schools across the province. Here are some of the expectations that we are working with.
Ministry Expectations for Phase 2
The Ministry announced the following expectations for Phase 2 including:
Volunteer Hours
According to the Ministry of Education, the graduation requirement to complete 40 hours of community involvement is suspended for this school year. However, graduating students are encouraged to complete your hours if possible, as long as it’s safe to do so. This could include volunteer initiatives that support communities’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as letter-writing campaigns to seniors.
We know there are still many questions about the extended closure. We are working to get answers for you. By now you should have been in contact with your teacher and next week, your teacher will provide you with more specific information about your learning plans. If there is something that you need help with, including access to technology, access to special education supports, meal programs or other services, please speak with your teacher.
And remember, all of these things are being done to keep you safe and well. Please continue to follow Ottawa Public Health advice to stay home and practice physical distancing. As a reminder, you can visit our COVID-19 website for latest updates, learning resources, frequently asked questions and mental health resources for families: ocdsb.ca/covid19.
Stay safe and be well.
Camille Williams-Taylor
Director of Education/Secretary to the Board
Dear OCDSB Students:
I wanted to let you know that schools are going to remain closed to students until Monday, May 4, 2020. This is to protect your health and safety while we try to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As we get closer to May, health authorities will make a decision about whether it is safe to return to school or whether additional closure time is required.
Protecting Your School Year
Everyone knows how concerned students are about the school year. The government, the school board and your school are all working together to ensure that all students, from kindergarten to grade 12, can finish their academic year and be supported to advance to the next year or earn the credits needed to graduate. We understand the unique needs of students in grades 11 and 12, and the Minister of Education has said that no student will have their graduation compromised by COVID-19.
Phase 2 - Learning At Home
Beginning April 6th, students and staff at the OCDSB will move to the second phase of Learning At Home. Over the past two weeks, we have been planning for this possibility. The government announcement provides principals and teachers with more detailed information about what that will look like. It’s important that we have some guidelines that apply to students in all schools across the province. Here are some of the expectations that we are working with.
Ministry Expectations for Phase 2
The Ministry announced the following expectations for Phase 2 including:
- Reconnecting students with teachers and other school staff;
- Re-establishing teacher-led learning by grade groupings as follows:
- Kindergarten-Grade 3: five hours of work per student/week (focus on literacy and math)
- Grades 4-6: five hours of work per student/week (focus on literacy, math, science and social studies)
- Grades 7-8: 10 hours of work per student/week (focus on math, literacy, science and social studies)
- Grades 9-12: three hours of work per course per week for semestered students; 1.5 hours of work per course per week for non-semestered students (focus on achieving credits/completion/graduation)
- Kindergarten-Grade 3: five hours of work per student/week (focus on literacy and math)
- Leveraging digital resources and identifying alternative forms of teacher-student connectivity, such as phone and mail;
- Developing a program of training for educators to support them in virtual learning delivery;
- Requiring final report cards for all students;
- Prioritizing and supporting students on track to graduate;
- Distributing laptops and/or devices from schools as needed, while observing public health direction;
Volunteer Hours
According to the Ministry of Education, the graduation requirement to complete 40 hours of community involvement is suspended for this school year. However, graduating students are encouraged to complete your hours if possible, as long as it’s safe to do so. This could include volunteer initiatives that support communities’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as letter-writing campaigns to seniors.
We know there are still many questions about the extended closure. We are working to get answers for you. By now you should have been in contact with your teacher and next week, your teacher will provide you with more specific information about your learning plans. If there is something that you need help with, including access to technology, access to special education supports, meal programs or other services, please speak with your teacher.
And remember, all of these things are being done to keep you safe and well. Please continue to follow Ottawa Public Health advice to stay home and practice physical distancing. As a reminder, you can visit our COVID-19 website for latest updates, learning resources, frequently asked questions and mental health resources for families: ocdsb.ca/covid19.
Stay safe and be well.
Camille Williams-Taylor
Director of Education/Secretary to the Board
A Stwinkle in Time
Come travel through musical time as the Gr 12 Strings/Winds organize an evening of entertainment is TBD
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Intermezzo '20
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