August 26, 2020 Update
We are now open for New Student Registration. Please call to book an appointment (250-997-6510). When coming to register please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, Care Card, and a copy of their most recent report card. Safety protocols will be in place when visitors enter the building.
Students have been placed in grade specific learning groups for the school year. The groups are as follows:
- Learning Group 1 Gr 7&8
- Learning Group 2 Gr 9&10
- Learning Group 3 Gr 11&12
Regular classes began on Monday, September 14, 2020.
We have moved to a quarter system which has resulted in changes to our timetable. Please see the attached bell schedule below.
School buses will be running starting on September 14.
For up to date information from School District No. 57 with regards to Back-to-School Updates, please go to the school district website at the following address: https://www.sd57.bc.ca/Pages/COVID19Updates.aspx#/=
Below are the school supply lists for all grades, and important information about the September return to in-class instruction in School District No. 57 (Prince George). Please review the PDF files below and click on the YouTube link for a video message from Superintendent Anita Richardson.
If you have questions please feel free to call the school at 250-997-7324.
Bell Schedule 2020-2021 C-19.pdf
Middle Years Supply List.pdf
General Supply List.pdf
2020.08.24 Letter to Parents.pdf
Initial Restart Plan info for parents.pdf
Back to School FAQs School District 57.pdf
SD No.57 Stage 2 Restart Plan Updated Sept. 13, 2020.pdf
Video message from Superintendent Anita Richardson
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September 2, 2020 Update
Options for School in 2020-21 in SD 57
Please click on the link below to view options for school in 2020-21 in School District No. 57 (Prince George). Choices are: In Class Instruction, Transition to In Class Instruction, Distributed (Distance) Learning and Home Schooling.
options.pdf
SD 57 2020-21 School Start Up Plan
School District No. 57 (Prince George) is excited to welcome students back to class. Please click on the link below for details about the return. Orientation dates for students are Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th. The first day of regular classes is Monday, Sept. 14th.
Week 1.pdf
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September 3, 2020 Update
Back to School Letter.pdf
The Board or Education and Senior Administration hosted a virtual town hall on September 3rd to answer parents' questions regarding the return to school. The recording is available to view through the below link:
https://bit.ly/2F1FflY
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September 4, 2020 Update
Below is a letter specific to the Middle Years program for back to school. This letter has been emailed to all parents in our system.
MY Back to School Letter.pdf
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September 8, 2020
School District No. 57 (Prince George) would like to share this link with parents. In this story, the Canadian Mental Health Association offers valuable tips for parents who have children going back to school. Thanks to Prince George Matters for publishing this information.
Please click here
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September 9, 2020
School District No. 57 (Prince George) has produced a series of videos that demonstrate some of the health and safety procedures in place as part of the district's Stage 2 Re-Start Plan. To view, please click on the links below.
A welcome message from Laurie Bryce
Daily health check for students
Arrival at school and departure
Guidelines around sharing and close greetings
How to put on a disposable mask
Riding the school bus
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September 10, 2020
What to do when your child is sick.pdf
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September 15, 2020
Below is an UPDATED tool for parents and caregivers to assess their child prior to coming to school. Parents and caregivers are required to assess their child daily BEFORE sending the child to school.
2020.09.14 Daily Health Check for Students.pdf
Below is an UPDATED self-assessment tool for school district staff and visitors to complete prior to coming into a school or building. The self-assessment is required daily BEFORE coming into a school or building.
2020.09.14 Daily Health Check for Staff and Visitors.pdf
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September 17, 2020
School District No. 57 (Prince George) has updated its Re-Start Plan for the 2020-21 school year based on new guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education and the Provincial Health Officer. The plan, approved by the Ministry of Education, is below in PDF form with updated information highlighted in yellow. The plan provides detailed information about health and safety measures in place so students, teachers and staff feel as safe as possible in our schools. The plan falls within the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Setting and adheres to the standards and direction set by the Ministry of Education, the Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control and WorkSafe BC.
SD No.57 Stage 2 Restart Plan Updated Sept. 13, 2020.pdf
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September 21, 2020
School District No. 57 (Prince George) has created a graphic that shows some of the key measures in our updated, provincially-approved Re-Start Plan. To view the graphic, please click on the PDF link below:
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September 22, 2020
Mackenzie Secondary School has updated its Re-Start Plan for the 2020-21 school year based on new guidelines provided by the Ministry of Education and the Provincial Health Officer. The plan is below in PDF form with updated information highlighted in yellow. The plan provides detailed information about health and safety measures in place so students, teachers and staff feel as safe as possible in our schools. The plan falls within the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Setting and adheres to the standards and direction set by the Ministry of Education, the Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control and WorkSafe BC. If you have questions please contact the school.
Things to note that are site specific are:- Door opening will be staggered. The main entrance for staff and Grade 9-12 students will open at 8:00 am. The Middle Years entrance will be open at 8:20 am.
- Students are encouraged to leave the building through the closest exit to their classroom to minimize congestion in the hallways.
- All classrooms with or without sinks and soap dispensers will be provided with hand sanitizer or SOAPOPULAR for hand hygiene.
- Middle Years can use their hallway and the Middle Years classrooms during the lunch hour.
- Grade 9 and 10 students can use the Mezz during lunch hour.
- Grade 11 and 12 students can use Room 123 during lunch hour.
- Students are encouraged to exit the building during breaks if they feel they are unable to remain in their designated learning group spaces.
- Any meetings happening in person, participants must maintain physical distance.
- Meals program and food services section.
