School Closings: Weather
Process
During adverse weather conditions, district officials will assess the weather conditions and the impact of that weather on the safety of students and staff.
The announcement will be made in the following ways:
- On the district and campus websites
- Automated notification by phone, text, and email to parents and staff
- District Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts
- Local television stations including:
- ABC DFW (Channel 8)
- CBS DFW (Channel 11)
- Fox DFW (Channel 4)
- NBC DFW/Telemundo (Channels 5 and 39)
NOTE: Media outlets typically only inform viewers and listeners of those school districts that are either starting late or canceling school.
If no information is given, all TBP campuses will start at the regular time on a regular schedule.
Criteria
TBP understands that many parents work outside of the home, and it can be difficult to make arrangements for childcare. We also understand that it is difficult to reschedule events, practices, and make up lost time in the classroom.
Thus, when TBP campuses face a threat of inclement weather, numerous factors are considered when making a decision to delay or cancel classes, including:
- the safety of students, staff, and parents;
- the safe transportation of students to school and back home; and
- the disruptions caused in the home, the classroom, and for after-school activities.
Make-Up Days
TBP's Academic Calendar reserves a few Bad Weather Make-up Days. Check the school calendar for these specified days. If no school days are lost due to bad weather, these Bad Weather Make-Up Days will be used as school holidays.
Make-Up Days
TBP's Academic Calendar reserves a few Bad Weather Make-up Days. Check the school calendar for these specified days.
If no school days are lost due to bad weather, these Bad Weather Make-Up Days will be used as school holidays.
Resources
Dressing for Cold Weather
Bundling up and staying dry are two of the best things you can do to stay safe from cold temperatures this fall and winter. Wear layers to stay warm.
If you need assistance with cold weather clothing, reach out to your campus counselor.
Image: National Weather Service
Emergency Notifications:
Important Links:
- KnoWhat2Do
- TXDOT - Highway Conditions
- 24/7 Electricity Outage
- Report a Power Outage 24/7
- Online
- 888-313-6862
- 888-313-4747
- Text a Power Outage (preregistration required)
- Text ‘reg’ to 66267 (ONCOR) to register
- Text ‘out’ to 66267 (ONCOR) to report your outage
- Text ‘stat’ to 66267 (ONCOR) to receive an update on your outage