Secondary Principal’s Blog

September 2, 2022, Update

Christina Powers, Secondary School Principal

“Innovation is Key. Only those who have the agility to change with the market and innovate quickly will survive. “

Robert T Kiyosaki 

This week the secondary school has continued to develop connections and push ahead with inspiring and motivating students. As was shared with you earlier this week, ISY has adjusted our covid guidelines. We are hopeful that the masks wearing and precautions are a temporary trend. However, as our environment changes, so will our guidelines.  ISY is  

MAP Testing (Grade 2-9) will begin on Sept 12-23.  Grade 6-9 students will be administered the MAP the student’s Math, English, and Social Studies classes. More information regarding MAP will be sent next week. 

 Back to School Night

Mark your calendar for September 8, 2022, at 5:30 The ISY Secondary School will be hosting Back to School Night in the SAS gym. Although we plan for an in-person event, we are monitoring the covid situation and may delay or adapt the event if needed. We will keep the community updated as things fluctuate. 

Agenda

  • 5:30- Opening remarks from the Head of School, Dr. Hedger
  • 5:50- Comments from School Principal, Christina Powers
  • 6:00-6:15- Presentation from Divisional Leaders
  • 6:15-6:45- Mingle and talk with teachers

Covid-19 Temporary Measures – August 2022

 

  • Mask wearing indoors while with other people will be mandatory.  All students will be required to wear a mask indoors and this includes the gym.  The exceptions are the pool and while eating.
  • Students will be encouraged to eat outdoors as much as possible.  Students will be allowed to eat indoors and in the cafeteria for now but will be encouraged to socially distance while eating.
  • Classrooms at ISY will be well ventilated with doors and windows open as much as possible.
  • Students will be encouraged to wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer regularly and we ask that students keep up this practice at home.
  • Covid-19 test kits will be sent home with students every Friday (2 per student).  We ask everyone to test on Sunday and Wednesday evenings.
  • If a student tests positive we ask that you inform the ISY Clinic as soon as possible to get advice on how long the student should remain at home (clinic@isyedu.org).  We will continue to inform you of the first cases of Covid if they occur in your Grade or if a student’s teacher has a suspected case.
  • If a student has flu like symptoms (fever, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, muscle/joint aches, tiredness) please keep them at home, test them using a rapid test kit and monitor them closely.