Dear Parents and Guardians: If Severe Weather (Such As Sleet, Snow

DR. BRIAN V. HIGHTOWER Dear Parents and Guardians: Superintendent of Schools

KYLA CROMER If severe weather (such as sleet, snow, tornado, etc.) is approaching our area, and it School Board Chair becomes necessary to cancel school or close school early, the announcement will be made on the School District’s website, http://cherokeek12.net, and will also be MIKE CHAPMAN School Board Vice-Chair transmitted via social media avenues, such as the School District’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, and through the School District’s emergency notification service. JOHN HARMON

PATSY JORDAN Emergency closure announcements will also be sent to all metro Atlanta television stations (ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX), as well as, minimally, the following radio stations: CLARK MENARD WSB750 AM, WGST640 AM and WLJA101.1 FM/WLJA1560 AM. We ask your KELLY POOLE cooperation in monitoring one of these stations.

ROBERT RECHSTEINER When school is dismissed early, we cannot delay the departure of the buses long enough for all students to call their parents. Students must be sent home immediately. (Note: All After-School Programs and other afternoon/evening activities would be cancelled.) Therefore, it is extremely important to complete the attached form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brian V. Hightower Superintendent of Schools

BVH/TO:mm Attachment

110 Academy Street Canton, Georgia 30114 770.479.1871 www.cherokeek12.net

EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR EARLY DISMISSAL

In the event of a severe weather emergency during school hours, during which children must be dismissed before the normal school day has ended, we need to know what transportation arrangements you would prefer for your child. Please be aware that it is impossible to contact each parent personally. Therefore, select only ONE of the options below for school personnel to follow in the event of early dismissal.

IMPORTANT: IF SCHOOL IS DISMISSED EARLY, STUDENTS WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A TELEPHONE.

NAME OF CHILD ______

In the event of an emergency and school is dismissed early: (Please check one of the five options below).

_____ 1. My child should go home on his/her regular CCSD bus.

_____ 2. My child should ride a CCSD bus to a neighbor’s house. (This must be within the same school boundary).

Name of neighbor ______

Street address of neighbor ______

Name of bus driver ______

Bus number ______

_____ 3. My child should ride his/her regular daycare bus.

_____ 4. My child will be picked up at school immediately after dismissal by one of the persons listed on my child’s approved list for pick-up (preferably one of the primary persons listed below).

Name of primary persons designated for pick-up of child:

(1) ______(2) ______

_____ 5. My child is a licensed driver and registered to park on campus. He/she should be allowed to leave campus when student drivers are dismissed.

Note: It is the responsibility of each parent to make emergency plans for their children. It is also the responsibility of the parent to inform their children of the plans that have been made for them during emergencies. In case of early dismissal, there is insufficient time to communicate alternate plans.

______Parent Signature Date

03.09.17