Please join Graffiti’s info meeting for all students interested in joining as writers, editors, photographers, and illustrators. Join the Zoom meeting at 3:15 (not 3:00) on Monday. Please email Graffiti at ntcigraffiti@gmail.com or join the Google Classroom (code ql2f7fh) for the Zoom code.

Welcome Back from March Break!

In preparation for our first days of school on September 17th (Day 1) & September 18th (Day 2):

Students should:

• Have received their timetables by (TDSB) email (sent early this week).
  • How to read your timetable: https://ntci.on.ca/2016/wp-content/uploads/Sample-North-Toronto-CI-Student-Timetable.pdf
• Log into Brightspace.
  • All teachers will be using Brightspace or Google Classroom.
  • Try Brightspace first !
  • Check your TDSB email – your teachers may have sent you first day instructions.
    • Your username is your student number. Password Reset Issues? Click here….
  • The NTCI Moodle will being discontinued at the end of the school year.
• Download the TDSB Connects App for your electronic agenda and updates.
• Download the NOW Mobile App (TDSB Health Assessment)
  • Perform a self assessment before arriving at school.
  • Display the QR code upon arrival.
  • Alternatively:
    • Use the website: https://tdsb.service-now.com/tswp and print your QR code. [or display the QR code if you access the website on your phone]
    • Complete the following paper assessment and bring it to school: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/docs/TDSB%20Student%20Health%20Pass(1).pdf
• Join the Guidance Google Classroom for their grade (using your TDSB email address please):
  • Grade 9                qwyh4vg
  • Grade 10              75xj26j
  • Grade 11              aeanavj
  • Grade 12              seanvht

Students are required to wear non-medical face covers/masks or reusable cloth masks indoors on school property.  Schools will provide cloth masks to students, if necessary.

Some Changes:

• The quadmester timetable can be found here: https://ntci.on.ca/main-office/schedule/
  • 8:45 – 12:30 – In class or Independent Learning at home (for Course 1)
  • 12:30 – 2:00 – Dismissal – return home & lunch.
  • 2:00 – 3:15 – Live Virtual Learning (for Course 2)
• A Full Year Schedule can be printed from here: https://ntci.on.ca/2016/wp-content/uploads/Calendar-2020-21-Full-Year-Final-S17b.pdf
• There are no school photos being taken at this time.
• The Commons is closed until further notice.
• There is no cafeteria service.
  • Please bring your own snacks and refillable water bottle (filled at home).
  • Water Bottle refill stations are in the basement and third floor
• There are only 2 entry points for the school:
  • • Grade 9 – Please report directly to the field.
    • Grade 10 – Please enter through the North doors (at foyer)
    • Grades 11 & 12 – Please enter through the South doors.
  • Please socially distance in the line.
  • Please have your QR codes ready at the screen stations.
    • Paper assessments take longer to process
    • Self assessments longer still.
  • There are extra masks and hand sanitizer at the screening stations.
• Moving Through the Building
  • Procedures have been created to facilitate traffic flow through the building:
    • Stairwells  AA (4) and CC (3) are ascending stairwells (one-directional).
    • Stairwells KK (the internal stairwell bordering the courtyard) and BB are descending (one-directional).
    • Stairwell DD (the stairwell leading up from P1 is ascending only (one-directional).
    • Wide hallways (i.e. the first floor hallway and the gym hallway) can accommodate two-way flow of traffic and directional cues are provided for traffic flow.
    • Hallways on the 2nd-4th floors are designated as one directional and directional cues are provided for traffic flow.
• Student dismissal will be staggered initially
  • 12:20 for 1st and 3rd floors
  • 12:30 for 2nd and 4th floors
• Washroom capacity is limited
• Teachers will schedule class breaks.
• Sports teams are currently suspended.
• Clubs are currently virtual. Students are expected to leave the building at 12:30.