SCHOOL DISTRICT 6

SCHOOL CLOSURE/DELAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

School District 6 will communicate all information about school closures and delays prior to 6:30 a.m. on the local radio stations, the District website at www.district6.nbed.nb.ca , the Snowline at 848-SNOW(7669), toll free at

1-888-868-6555. On days when the weather is uncertain it is good to check and see if schools are open.

The School District will consider one of the following options when making decisions regarding school closures during inclement weather situations:

1.        Schools will remain open as usual.  Therefore, no announcements will be made.

2.        All schools will be closed for the day. 

3.        Some schools will be closed (by geographic region).

4.        Buses are delayed one hour, with all schools in the district opening at their regular time to receive students. 

5.        Schools may be closed early when the weather conditions are anticipated to deteriorate significantly during the day.  Every effort will be made to personally notify elementary parents.  If the weather is deteriorating, you may want to check your home phone for a message, or our District snow line or website. It is important to ensure that alternate arrangements are in place for your child/children if schools are dismissed early.

Ultimately, parents have the final decision in inclement weather situations.  If you feel that walking/driving conditions in your particular area are hazardous, you may choose not to send your child/children to school.  Absences on these days will not be a factor in determining a student’s attendance record.