There is a rumor going around town that people need to buy a computer if they don’t have one in order to continue learning. This is not true. We are providing paper-based work packages for any student who isn’t able to access courses online.
I’ve also heard about another rumor going around that students in grades 10-12 do not need to complete their courses and will simply pass. This is also not true. Students in grades 10-12 will have coursework that they need to complete in order to get their course credits.
Students in grades 7-9 are receiving work as well, and it is important that they engage with this work to ensure that they do not fall behind going into next year.
Any questions on this can be directed to me at rmcguire@sd59.bc.ca or 250-242-4227
For the online side of our programs, all of the teachers at TRSS have decided on google classroom. I’ve posted information on our school’s website for parents and students on how to access and navigate google classroom.
For Parents: https://drive.google.com/…/109H2iAI-3qdZg7-n-NCNLn4Kz…/view…
For students: https://drive.google.com/…/1tLLFMs7mhgTxWk58QlyEZ2FAw…/view…
General Parent FAQ: https://www.sd59.bc.ca/…/tumbler-ridge-seconda…/content/2904
I will be keeping a page on our website updated with information for pickups and drop-offs of work packages for students.
Here is the information for collecting work packages from the school this week.
The following are the scheduled Pick-up days for the next two weeks. Dates will be updated bi-weekly to show the next two available pick-up days for work packages.
Wednesday, April 8th
Wednesday, April 15th
Procedure
Grade 8 – Middle Doors (by the flagpole) – 9am – 10am
Grade 11 & 12 – Main entrance 9am – 10am
Grade 7 – Middle Doors (by the flagpole) – 10:15am – 11:30am
Grade 9 & 10 – Main entrance 10:15am – 11:30am
Other instructions
- Additional time: 12:30-1:30pm (please don’t leave it until then so that we are not packed with people).
- If you have more than one student at TRSS requiring a work package, your ELDEST student’s envelope will contain work for all family members who attend TRSS if work packages were requested for them.
- Please follow all lines (6ft apart and will be marked with pylons) to ensure social distancing while on the school property.
- Anyone not following social distancing will be asked to leave. We ask that everyone please wait patiently for your turn and maintain social distancing.
- The first work drop-off will be Friday, April 17th. Details will be sent to parents next week.
If you need to pick-up locker items and did not request a work package, please call the school at 250-242-4227 to make an appointment to pick these items up.
