Phoenixville Area School District

1. Traditional "Snow" Day 

2. Flexible Instructional Days

Flexible Instructional Day Protocols

• All lesson material will be available in Canvas Learning Management System.
• Teachers will implement synchronous and asynchronous instruction via Teams and Canvas.
• Teachers will create and provide online instruction that mimics in-person instruction in that stretch/brain breaks, peer-to-peer interaction, and off-screen learning activities are important. Students do not need to be on their devices for the totality of the synchronous learning time.  
• We will proceed with any previously scheduled IEP/GIEP/504 meetings that are scheduled to be held virtually. Case managers should offer to change in-person meetings to virtual and, if necessary, offer to reschedule.
• If directed by central administration, and only if needed, select schools may be open and available to provide internet access to students and staff that do not have home access.
• If directed by central administration, and only if needed, library space may be made available for students to work, if required, and accompanied by a parent/guardian (K-6).
• In the event of a widespread power outage, the District will call a traditional “snow day.” 

TCHS Pickering Students

• If PASD is operating on a TWO-HOUR DELAY, AM TCHS students will not attend TCHS Pickering. If they are using district transportation, they will remain in the cafeteria for Periods 1-3. Otherwise, they may arrive to school prior to the start of Period 4.
• If PASD utilizes a FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION DAY or a SNOW DAY, and TCHS remains open, TCHS students are not required to attend TCHS due to the inclement weather, however, they SHOULD follow the PASD Flexible Instruction Day schedule.
• Any other schedule changes will be communicated directly to TCHS students by the building principal.

Flexible Instructional Day Role Responsibilities

Traditional Weather-Related Closing/Power Outage Closing Procedures

It is essential that we have updated email and phone numbers (home/work/cell) throughout the year. We use this contact information to alert families of closures, delays, and/or early dismissals. While this is often the case for weather related closures, there may be other occasions in which the school needs to close early (ex: loss of heat, electricity, water, etc.) We rely heavily on updated contact information to ensure that we can contact parents quickly and efficiently to notify families of any changes in schedule.

It is district practice to notify parents/guardians, secondary level students, AND emergency contacts in the case of any emergency school closure. This includes weather-related closures and delays. Please notify your chosen emergency contacts that they may receive notifications. If you need to change your emergency contacts, please contact the building secretary in your student's school.

Additionally, please follow up with any after school care providers regarding their plans for opening and closing in inclement weather.