Things to know for visitors at our schools
While the updated provincial guidelines for K-12 settings welcome visitors and community use, we ask parents and guardians to be patient with their school as we unpack the operational impacts of allowing visitors inside.
In the interim, if families wish to come into the school, we ask that you please make an appointment prior to attending. Virtual meetings and appointments will continue to be offered as part of our transition.
Visitors are subject to the same health and safety protocols as students, staff and parents in the school's communicable disease plan, including:
- Performing a health check prior to entering a school building
- Washing and sanitizing your hands before and after visiting a school
- Wearing a mask indoors at all times
- Respecting others' personal space
- Signing in and out at the office.
Visitors include parents and other family members, external presenters, vendors and district facilities staff there to perform work in the school.
The communicable disease plan for schools should be communicated to visitors ahead of time, as well as posted at each school's front entrance. Schools will keep visitors' information on file for 45 days, including date of visit, name and contact information. Access will be limited to only areas required for the purpose of a visit.
If you have a scheduled appointment but do not feel well, do not enter the school. Please follow guidance from your health professional if you require self-isolation or self-monitoring and reschedule your appointment with the school.
Visitor access to schools may be restricted by local or provincial public health orders or recommendations from a medical health officer.
For more information, see the Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings.
