St. Columba School Inclement Weather Policy

September 2003

HANDBOOK ADDENDUM

In order to accommodate working parents and avoid confusion, we will implement the following policy immediately.

  • If Prince George's County has a one- or two- hour delay, we will open at 9:30 A.M. with the Before Care Program in session, opening at 7:00 A.M. Please listen for possible updates/changes.
  • If Prince George's County is closed due to inclement weather, we will be closed.
  • In the event Prince George's County has a scheduled NO SCHOOL DAY FOR STUDENTS and the weather warrants closing/delaying all the Catholic schools, the Catholic Schools Office will issue the following:
    • "Prince George's County Catholic Elementary Schools ... ".
    Individual schools are directed not to announce closings/delays.
  • If there is an early dismissal, we will follow the dismissal schedule as announced for Prince George's County. The Aftercare Program will be in session.
  • Please advise Daycare Providers, Car Pools, etc. of this policy.

PLEASE NOTE: If Prince George's County cancels their evening activities, St. Columba's evening activities are also cancelled.

We appreciate you not calling the rectory for this information.

 

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