All Kindergarten to grade 9 students will pass this year says N.L. English school district.
Graduating high school students won’t be ‘disadvantaged’.
If you’re a student between kindergarten and Grade 9 in public school in Newfoundland and Labrador; congratulations, you have passed.
All public school students between kindergarten and Grade 9 in Newfoundland and Labrador will go onto the next grade regardless of what happens during the remainder of the school year.
“No matter what time we get back, if it’s this year or the start of the next school year,” said Tony Stack, CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.
He said in-school instruction will be suspended for several weeks, at least.
The plan for high school students is still being worked out, with particular focus on Grade 12 students.
“Any graduating student will not be disadvantaged in terms of their post-secondary plan,” he said, noting COVID-19 is a “worldwide event” with similar conversations happening everywhere.
Tony Stack, CEO of the NLESD, says the district is focused on the wellness of students, families and teachers at this difficult time.
Teachers are not required to assign grades or values to any work done at home while schools remain closed due to COVID-19 concerns, as Stack noted not everyone has internet access at home.
Story Courtesy of the CBC NL.