In the event of unsafe driving conditions due to a winter storm, a team confers very early in the morning in order to make a decision about school closure by 6:30 am. This is a decision that we do not take lightly at any time, and we appreciate the support of our parents who are faced with an often difficult and last-minute situation once they hear of that early-morning decision.
Our decision is based on the predicted road conditions at either the beginning and/or the end of the school day. It has nothing to do with the amount of precipitation, but rather safety for driving conditions.
As soon as the decision is made, we begin a comprehensive communication plan including sending an email to all parents and faculty, updating our website, social media and changing the recording on our main school phone number. We also contact CBC, CFRB, and 680 News to include the information in their frequent “closures report” in the mornings.