| Information for regarding the return to school plan | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/board-news/127 | Information for regarding the return to school plan | <p>On July 30, the Premier’s Office announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will reopen in September. In the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will return under a conventional school day model subject to cohorting/timetabling considerations, and enhanced public health protocols. As such, SCDSB schools and adult learning centres will reopen to students on the first day of school, September 8, 2020.<br><br>For information for families regarding COVID-19 and the Simcoe County District School Board, please visit <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/covid-19">www.scdsb.on.ca/covid-19</a>. <br></p> | | | |
| Summer School 2020 COVID-19 Update | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/37 | Summer School 2020 COVID-19 Update | <p></p><p>Due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and the extended school closure period, all previously scheduled face-to-face summer courses will no longer be offered face-to-face. Courses which maintain sufficient student registrations will now be offered via eLearning. Students interested in courses not offered through the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) may be able to access them through our partners in the Ontario eLearning Consortium. </p><p>Current SDCSB students are asked to contact their guidance counsellor to discuss course options and to register. Adult students and out-of-board students can register through their <a href="http://thelearningcentres.com/locations">local Learning Centre</a>. General questions can be directed to the eLearning team at <a href="mailto:elearning@scdsb.on.ca">elearning@scdsb.on.ca</a>. </p><p>2020-21 SCDSB summer courses:</p><p>July Term</p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">English</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Science</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Math</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Other</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">OLC3O</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SBI3C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MPM1H (2 weeks)</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CHV2O (civics)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">OLC4O</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SBI3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MBF3C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">GLC2O (careers)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG3E</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SBI4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MCR3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">HSG3M (gender studies)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4E</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MDM4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">HSC4M (world cultures)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG3C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MHF4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">HSE4M (equity and diversity)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SPH3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SPH4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>August Term</p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">English</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Science</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Math</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;">Other</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG1P</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH3U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MPM2D</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CHV2O (civics)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG1D</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">SCH4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MDM4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">GLC2O (careers)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG2P</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MHF4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CHC2P (History)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG2D</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CHC2D (History)</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4C</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">GLN4O</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">ENG4U</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Courses offered by other boards can be found online here: <a href="https://prism.elearningstudents.ca/course-offerings-2019-2020">https://prism.elearningstudents.ca/course-offerings-2019-2020</a>.<br></p><p><br></p> | | | |
| Adult student registration during COVID-19 Pandemic | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/38 | Adult student registration during COVID-19 Pandemic | <p>Adult students interested in registering for courses with The Learning Centres are still able to do so during COVID-19 by contacting their local Learning Centre. New students will need a copy of their up-to-date transcript or status sheet in order for a program coordinator to assist you in selecting appropriate courses. Visit the <a href="http://thelearningcentres.com/locations">locations page</a> to find the Learning Centre closest to you.<br></p> | | | |
| It’s time to start planning for summer (school)! Register today! | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/school-news/36 | It’s time to start planning for summer (school)! Register today! | <p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:arial, sans-serif;color:black;">Each
year, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a variety of
summer programs to over 2,000 students. Registration is now open for the
SCDSB’s 2020 summer school courses. <br>
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Summer school credit courses are available this July through eLearning and in
face-to-face classes. Face-to-face courses are focused on mathematics and
English as a Second Language (ESL), while eLearning offerings include Grade 10
Civics and Careers, as well as Grade 11 and 12 college and university
preparation courses. Face-to-face courses are held at the Barrie Learning
Centre, July 6-30 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Limited school bus transportation is
provided from all areas of Simcoe County. eLearning courses will run from June
30 to July 30. Students can also attain credits through the EduTravel and
summer co-op programs.<br>
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Summer school program details can be found on the Learning Centres website: <a href="/" title="Opens the Learning Centres' website">www.thelearningcentres.com</a>.
Students can also get information from their school or from any of the SCDSB’s
Learning Centres. Current SCDSB secondary students can register through their
guidance counsellor. All other students, including adults, Grade 8 students and
non-SCDSB students can register with a paper form, available on the Learning
Centres website.<br>
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<em>This initiative links directly
to the <a href="https://www.scdsb.on.ca/about/goals_reporting/strategic_priorities" title="Opens SCDSB Strategic Priorities page">SCDSB’s Strategic Priorities</a>
in the area of excellence in teaching and learning.</em><br>
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<em>Information:</em><br>
<em>Pam Pasmore-Tye, Principal,
Adult and Continuing Education</em><br>
<em><a href="mailto:ppasmoretye@scdsb.on.ca">ppasmoretye@scdsb.on.ca</a></em></em></span><br></p> | | | |
| SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres closed Wednesday, Dec. 4 | http://www.thelearningcentres.com/about-us/news/board-news/115 | SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres closed Wednesday, Dec. 4 | <div>On Nov. 28, the provincial branch of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced their intent to proceed with a full legal one-day walkout across Ontario on Wednesday, Dec. 4. In the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), OSSTF represents permanent and occasional secondary teachers and continuing education instructors.</div><div><br></div><div>Members of the provincial branch of OSSTF are moving forward with a full legal one-day walkout across Ontario today, Wednesday, Dec. 4.<br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>All SCDSB secondary schools and adult learning centres are closed to students today, Wednesday, Dec. 4, as there is not sufficient supervision to ensure student safety. All Grade 7 and 8 students at Elmvale District High School and Stayner Collegiate Institute will still report to school for classes as usual.</strong><br></div><div><br></div><div>All secondary out-of-school activities are cancelled on Dec. 4.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Please note that all SCDSB elementary schools remain open to students.</strong></div><div><br></div><div>For ongoing updates, visit the <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/about/labour_updates">labour updates page on the SCDSB website</a>, or follow us on social media (Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SCDSB_Schools">@SCDSB_Schools</a> or Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SCDSB">www.facebook.com/SCDSB</a>).<br></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you for your understanding.<br></div> | | | |