2024-25 Inclement Weather & Snow Day Procedures
Although we are still enjoying mild temperatures at the start of November, it’s that time of year where we look ahead to our inclement weather protocol. First and foremost, our snow day decisions are driven by student safety.
Given the incredibly wide commuter catchment area we draw from at The Country Day School, snow days are called in an effort to prevent accidents from happening on the road.
Given the incredibly wide commuter catchment area we draw from at The Country Day School, snow days are called in an effort to prevent accidents from happening on the road.
When in the interest of safety and in the presence of extreme weather conditions (snow, frozen rain, dangerous driving conditions) we deem it necessary to close the school for the entire day or close early, we will follow our normal inclement weather protocol.
In all circumstances, please use your discretion when determining whether you can travel safely to CDS using your particular vehicle, taking into consideration your own unique weather and road conditions.
A letter will be sent to all parents of bus riders on Friday, Nov. 8th, with information about this year’s bus cancellation protocols and Bus Delays and Cancellations webpage.
Inclement Weather Protocol:
In the event of an inclement weather school closure, an email and text alert will be sent to the entire CDS community. If you have not already done so, please ensure you have opted in using these instructions. We also post a pop up message to the CDS homepage (best place to check). These messages are usually sent by 6:30 a.m.
In all circumstances, please use your discretion when determining whether you can travel safely to CDS using your particular vehicle, taking into consideration your own unique weather and road conditions.
A letter will be sent to all parents of bus riders on Friday, Nov. 8th, with information about this year’s bus cancellation protocols and Bus Delays and Cancellations webpage.
Inclement Weather Protocol:
In the event of an inclement weather school closure, an email and text alert will be sent to the entire CDS community. If you have not already done so, please ensure you have opted in using these instructions. We also post a pop up message to the CDS homepage (best place to check). These messages are usually sent by 6:30 a.m.
We periodically test our text messaging alert system (last test was Saturday, October 26th). If you are having difficulty opting in, please contact Community Relations to update your cell number or email address to ensure you are receiving all notifications.
We will also post to our social media channels (Instagram and Facebook), and there will be a message available at the CDS voicemail number at (905) 833-1220. If an off-site trip is scheduled for that day, where appropriate, you will be contacted by the faculty member in charge of that activity.
We will also post to our social media channels (Instagram and Facebook), and there will be a message available at the CDS voicemail number at (905) 833-1220. If an off-site trip is scheduled for that day, where appropriate, you will be contacted by the faculty member in charge of that activity.
Snow Day Protocol: Code Snow for Middle & Senior School
When weather prediction permits, we will announce the possibility of a snow day to the Middle & Senior School students the day before – think of it as a Code Snow! This is to hopefully lessen the loss of instructional time that is normally associated with a snow day.
When a Code Snow is called, Middle and Senior School students will take home all books and texts required for their studies the next day, as well as any study material for a scheduled test the subsequent day. Should a snow day be called, Grades 7-12 students MUST login to their class pages for work required in their scheduled courses. Teachers will post instructions for each course by 9:00 am.
In brief – think of a Code Snow as preparation for a possible snow event the following day.
Snow Day Protocol: Junior School
Junior School faculty will also place reminders on class pages for parents to check in the event of a snow day. For older students this will include reading and class work, and for younger students, suggested snow day activities.
When weather prediction permits, we will announce the possibility of a snow day to the Middle & Senior School students the day before – think of it as a Code Snow! This is to hopefully lessen the loss of instructional time that is normally associated with a snow day.
When a Code Snow is called, Middle and Senior School students will take home all books and texts required for their studies the next day, as well as any study material for a scheduled test the subsequent day. Should a snow day be called, Grades 7-12 students MUST login to their class pages for work required in their scheduled courses. Teachers will post instructions for each course by 9:00 am.
In brief – think of a Code Snow as preparation for a possible snow event the following day.
Snow Day Protocol: Junior School
Junior School faculty will also place reminders on class pages for parents to check in the event of a snow day. For older students this will include reading and class work, and for younger students, suggested snow day activities.
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
