YRDSB Elementary Virtual School Transfer Form

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Dear Families,

We hope that your children had a safe and enjoyable March Break. We have been actively planning for the next school year, and while most students are now attending school in person (face-to-face), we recognize that some families may wish for their child to continue online learning. The Government of Ontario recently announced that school boards must continue to offer students virtual learning for the 2022-2023 school year. Accordingly, for 2022-2023 school year YRDSB is providing face-to-face (F2F) and Virtual Learning through an Elementary Virtual School (EVS) and Secondary Virtual School (SVS). Our plans do not include hybrid learning next year.

If your child will be attending school in-person (face-to-face) next year, no action is required.

If you would like your child to attend a virtual school for the 2022-2023 school year, or would like more information about our virtual schools, please read further.

Elementary Virtual School

For students attending school online:

      Students will receive a daily schedule that follows a typical school day including recess (breaks) and time for lunch. 

      Learning will follow the Ontario curriculum and follow teaching patterns similar to a regular classroom such as small and large group learning opportunities, with students engaging with their teacher and classmates.

      Kindergarten students will have a minimum of 180 minutes a day out of a 300-minute day of real-time, live (synchronous) learning with a teacher and Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE).  Any remaining time will be asynchronous (not live) learning.

      Grades 1-8 students will have a minimum of 225 minutes out of a 300-minute day of real-time, live (synchronous) learning with a teacher. Any remaining time will be asynchronous (not live) learning.

      French Immersion programming may be provided in 2022-2023 if possible based on student/family interest and staffing requirements. If offered, French Immersion classes may include students from multiple grades. In the event that French Immersion is not available virtually, you will be contacted by your current school to discuss options.

      Students requiring English as a Second Language (ESL) programming will have access to English language supports.

      Supporting students with special education needs is a priority in both learning models. Special education staff will continue to support students in both models.  In September, families of students with IEPs will be contacted by the virtual school for consultation on their child’s IEP. Families of students in Special Education Community Classes will be contacted by their virtual school with the Google Classroom and on-line meeting details.

For further information please visit our Virtual School FAQs for families.

Virtual School Transfer Form

The Virtual School Transfer form is for York Region District School Board students who would like to transfer to the Elementary or Secondary Virtual School for the entire 2022-2023 school year. This form is intended for parents/guardians to complete and a separate transfer form must be completed for each child requesting a transfer to a YRDSB virtual school. Please discuss with your child before submitting this Virtual School Transfer Form.

Families who have shared decision-making responsibilities are to come to an agreement before completing this form. When selecting the learning model, students and families should expect to remain in the selected model for the full school year. We recognize that making this decision at this time may be challenging for families, however this information is necessary to create an effective and supportive school timetable.

If you wish for you/your child to attend the elementary or secondary virtual school for the 2022-2023 school year please complete the Virtual School Transfer Form below.

IMPORTANT: The Virtual School Transfer Form will be open from March 31 to April 7.

After submitting the Virtual School Transfer Form, you will receive an email after April 8 confirming that you have submitted the Virtual School Transfer Form for Virtual Learning for the 2022-2023 school year. If you notice an error when you receive your confirmation email, please contact your child’s school.

IMPORTANT: The most recent submission will be used as your final decision for the entire 2022-2023 school year.

IMPORTANT: No submission is required for a student to attend face-to-face for the entire 2022-2023 school year. We know that families have many questions about the return to school, and we will continue to share information with you as it becomes available and to share information, videos and resources on our Board website at www.yrdsb.ca/school-reopening.

**The information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Education Act R.S.O. 1990, c E.2, s.8.1, and will be used by the York Region District School Board for the general administration of our schools. All personal information collected on this form will be maintained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. M.56, s. 29. Any questions regarding the collection of information on this form may be directed to research.services@yrdsb.ca.


The Virtual School Transfer Forms are available below

English Arabic - العربية Farsi - فارسى Gujarati - ગુજરાતી Hebrew - עברית Korean - 한국어 Punjabi - ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, پن٘جابی Russian - Русский Simplified Chinese - 简体中文 Tamil - தமிழ Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文 Turkish - Türkçe Urdu - اردو Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt