COVID-19 Updates

Find all Fulford Academy updates and protocols related to COVID-19 here as we continue to provide the safest possible learning environment for our students and staff. Fulford Academy’s mission and vision remain steadfast as we continue to evolve the health and safety protocols within our school. Our commitment remains to nurture and challenge our students to reach their full potential with the intention of embracing our three core values of Courage, Respect, and Wisdom.

Find COVID-19 related updates and protocols below.

COVID-19 Related Updates

Fulford Academy Transitions to Remote Learning Following Holiday Break

December 22, 2020

Fulford Academy Transitions to Remote Learning Following Holiday Break December 22, 2020 (Brockville, ON) – On Monday, December 21, 2020, the provincial government announced that it will be instituting a 28-day shutdown of all non-essential businesses as of Dec. 26, 2020, at 12:01 am in a continued effort to slow the spread and flatten…

Return to School Plan – Fall 2020

July 29, 2020

Dear Fulford Academy Community, We are excited to welcome our students back in September and are working hard to ensure their arrival and school year is safe and healthy. Since we began communicating with you in March with regards to Covid-19 we have been hoping we could welcome our students back in the…

Fall 2020 Update

June 30, 2020

Fulford Academy Fall 2020 Update: Dear Families, With the recent announcement from the Ontario government, we are thrilled to be welcoming back students to campus and into our new dormitory this September! Thank you to our families, agents, partners, and staff who have continued to support us during these challenging times. It…

Online Classes Continue for Remainder of School Year

May 19, 2020

Dear Fulford Families, Well, this year has not exactly gone the way that any of us expected. I must announce that due to restrictions in place to protect us all from COVID-19, Fulford Academy will not be reopening the school or dormitory before June 18th and classes will continue online for the remainder of the…

Online Learning Feedback from our Students

May 4, 2020

“Fulford Academy changed my life.” Recently, the students at Fulford Academy had the chance to provide feedback about their online learning experience so far. Nearly half the students took part in this survey and offered valuable feedback. Like many of us, the students are feeling the effects of social distancing. Not being able to…

Announcement: Closure of Fulford Academy Dorm

March 22, 2020

Hello Fulford Academy Families and Agents, At Fulford Academy, we have been continuing to monitor the Covid-19 situation. As always, the safety of your children remains our top priority. The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are taking extraordinary measures and have declared a State of Emergency in the province of Ontario to…

Addressing Covid-19 – An Important Message for the Fulford Academy Community

March 13, 2020

Hello Fulford Families; We understand your concerns regarding the Covid-19 virus. At Fulford Academy, we want to assure you that the health of your child is our top priority. In order to continue providing a safe environment for your child to learn in, we are following the Ministry of Education’s direction and closing our main…

Health & Safety Protocols at Fulford Academy

Watch the video to see what Fulford Academy is doing to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff.

Return to School - Fall 2020

Since we began communicating with you in March with regards to Covid-19 we have been hoping we could welcome our students back in the Fall. Now that the government of Ontario supports this decision, we have been diligently planning our Fall 2020 Return Plan to share what the arrival and return to school look like for our students.

The health and safety of our entire community remain our top priority. This plan has been completed by collaborating with our local health unit, with guidance from the Ministry of Health and Minister of Education.

We will continue to monitor the situation and take directives from our local, provincial, and federal agencies in the coming months. Our community will remain updated with the changes to our plan as we seek guidance from health officials.

2020-2021 Academic Calendar

FAQ's

Important Dates

As we begin to prepare for all of our students to return, please be aware of the following upcoming important dates.

Throughout August 2020-
• Training for all Fulford Academy staff on health and safety protocols.

August 25, 2020
• All students arrive in Canada and are transported to the Fulford Academy Dorm. Self-quarantine on campus begins. Students will be educated on health and safety protocols.

September 8, 2020
• On-campus self-quarantine ends.

September 9, 2020
• Welcome to the school for all students. • Orientation activities, including health and safety protocols.

September 10, 2020
• First official day of classes.

January 4, 2021
• All students begin learning remotely

January 11, 2021
• Grades 6-8 students return to campus for in-class learning

January 25, 2021
• All students return to campus for in-class learning

Student Travel

We look forward to welcoming our students back at the end of August. Students are required to submit their travel plans and bookings as soon as possible to cindy.mccarthy@fulfordacademy.com.

Read on to learn about the guidelines we will follow.

Key Health & Safety Measurements

The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff are our top priority as we plan to head back to campus. Here is what we are doing to ensure a safe return to school.

Social distancing measurements will be implemented whenever possible.
Mandatory face coverings for enclosed spaces do not apply to schools. While face coverings are encouraged, they will not be required in places where social distancing is possible (e.g. classrooms).
When social distancing is not possible (e.g., stairwell), staff and students will wear face coverings.
All visitors must sanitize before entering and signing into the building and will be required to wear a face covering.
Additional handwashing and sanitizing stations have been placed around the school, students and staff will be reminded frequently to use them.
Traffic flow patterns will be placed around the school.
Our school nurse will be onsite daily and on-call nightly to monitor student and staff health.
Students will be taught how and reminded to self-monitor for symptoms.
Mental health check-ins will be done by the Residential Staff, Advisors, Guidance Counselor, and teachers.
Students will be reminded of sneezing and coughing protocols.
All high traffic surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized multiple times a day.
Shared equipment and resources will be sanitized after each use.
Our kitchen staff will work closely with Public Health to ensure safe food handling practices.

Social, Emotional and Mental Health

We understand the stress that these uncertain times can bring. That is why along with the physical health of the students, we are also committed to caring for the student's social, emotional, and mental health as well.

Here are just some of the ways we will be supporting our students:

Daily wellness check-ins with Residential Staff, Advisors, and Teachers
On-campus medical staff
On-call Counsellor
Weekly sessions and drop-in available with our Guidance Counsellor
A modified co-curricular program including athletics and clubs
Nutritious, healthy meals and snacks
Conversations regarding social and emotional health, including students being able to identify their own stresses

Academics

As always, we are committed to providing excellence in education to all of our students. We will continue to offer engaging, supportive, and meaningful lessons. Read on to see what our academics will include.

Our academics will include:

Class sizes will be smaller to accommodate for social distancing.
Students will be placed in peer groups to minimize the amount of contact they have with one another.
Students will have plexiglass dividers on desks between each other to ensure an additional layer of protection.
All information, assignments, and resources will be accessible online to our students.
All lectures will be broadcasted and recorded for students.
All students will be able to access their learning regardless of travel delays or self-quarantine measures.
One on one tutoring and support will be provided.
We will continue to provide one on one assistance to students for university planning and applications.
Classes will be disinfected at the end of each period.
Additional space around the school and at the dormitory will be provided to ensure that students have locations that they can rest and relax between classes while also social distancing.

Special Changes to School Life

In order to provide an environment that is safe for all students and staff, the following adjustments will be made to our school atmosphere.

Large group gatherings such as assemblies will be canceled until further notice. Students will receive updates and announcements via their homeroom teacher.
Students will be required to eat lunch while following social distancing protocols.
Classrooms will be arranged to have columns of desks separated by six feet, the front of each desk will be equipped with a plexiglass divider to create a barrier between that desk and the one in front of it.
Common rooms will be equipped with desks and tables, rather than couches.
Students’ health will be monitored daily. Students will also be required to self-monitor for symptoms.

Residential Life

We are committed to providing an outstanding Residential Life experience while following government health regulations related to COVID 19. This is how our team will make this a positive experience.

The Residential team will oversee a quarantine for all students' initial arrival to Canada. Quarantine protocols whether on or off-campus, will be fully managed by the school and closely supervised by our staff. Our local health authority will oversee our processes to ensure the use of up to date health practices while we provide for our student's health and wellness during this time.

Residential Life programming is developed with social/physical distancing at the forefront, allowing for students to keep at least two meters between them and others while removing them from crowded spaces and places. Self-isolation & quarantine allows students to stay in isolation to prevent exposing themselves and others to COVID 19. Residential staff and students together will become well educated on our health authorities' processes and procedures related to COVID 19 to help keep our community safe.

If students are unable to travel during the Christmas Break, arrangements for accommodation will be made on an individual basis. As we continue to monitor the situation and considerations may include staying at the dorm, or arranging a homestay. We will update our community when we know more about travel restrictions and self-quarantine measures closer to the holidays.

Student Life

Student life is an integral part of life at Fulford Academy. We understand how important it is to offer our students a robust and fulfilling student life program and this is how we plan to do it.

Students will be encouraged to stay in their peer groups.
Face coverings will be required for all outings outside of Fulford Academy. Social distancing measures will be followed.
When possible, student activities will be outside.
A complete, approved evening program will be designed to keep students engaged and socializing, all while remaining safe.
Co-curriculars will be offered in the form of clubs and some athletics.
At this time, we will not be offering trips out of Brockville on weekends. Nor will students be allowed to sign out of Brockville in the evening. This will change once we have approval from the Leeds & Grenville Health Unit to do so.

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