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                            Inclement Weather
   Guidelines for Schools

    The following guidelines have been developed by the school division regarding when students should remain indoors during extremely cold weather.

User Guidelines for Specific Windchill

Windchill                                            Effects

1400 - 1600   (-17 to -25)    

                                   Normal winter clothing generally adequate.
                         

1600 -1800 (-25 to -27)  

                                Warm winter clothing recommended. Most              outdoor activities unpleasant without facial  protection.   Exposed flesh will freeze with prolonged exposure.  Shortened recess period may be warranted.        

Note: For Windchills listed below, the decision to keep students indoors is at the discretion of the principal.

1800 - 2000 (-27 to -34)             

                         Warm winter clothing essential.  Facial protection                       recommended.  Outdoor activities are not recommended. Exposed skin will freeze in 10 to 15 minutes.   Indoor recess is advised.                                        

Above 2000 (below -34)           

                        Facial protection essential.  Extremely dangerous                          for outdoor activities or travel. Avoid going outdoors unaccompanied .  Skin will freeze in less than 10 minutes. 

Above 2300 (below -42)         

                     Conditions for outdoor travel such as walking             becomes dangerous.   Exposed skin areas will freeze in minutes.

                            -Windchill appears in forecasts at -25

                           - Windchill warnings issued at -40

 

               

    Relocation of Students in Emergency Situations

    In case of an emergency, all students would walk to Hugh John McDonald School located at 567 Bannatyne Avenue.  Parents/guardians would be contacted from there.

Phone Policy

    Students are to use the telephone in the office for emergency situations only.  Social arrangements are not considered urgent and must be arranged the night before.  We also ask parents to call their children out of class in emergency situations only.