Update for Families | November 24, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020


Important Changes Announced by Alberta Government

This afternoon Premier Jason Kenney announced important new health measures for all K-12 students in the province, including students in the Calgary Board of Education.

Changes for Grade 7-12 Students

  • Move to at-home learning starting Monday, Nov. 30 to Friday, Jan. 8 (except during winter break)
  • In-person classes will resume starting Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
  • Diploma exams are optional for rest of the school year
  • There are no changes for students in CBE’s Hub online learning or CBe-learn

Changes for Grade K-6 Students (including Early Childhood Services)

  • Continue in-person learning until winter break starting Friday, Dec. 18
  • Move to at-home learning during the week of Jan. 4 to Jan. 8, 2021
  • In-person classes will resume starting Monday, Jan. 11
  • There are no changes for Grade 1-6 students in CBE’s Hub online learning or CBe-learn

More information on this announcement is available on the government’s website.

We know families have many questions about this announcement and what it means for their child’s learning. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

Sincerely,

Christopher Usih
Chief Superintendent of Schools