INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Canceling school is a complicated decision that affects students, staff and families. The decision is further complicated by the fact that school families reside in many different geographic areas throughout North Georgia. With the understanding that canceling school may cause hardship for some families, exceptional consideration is given to this decision, and FCS does everything possible to keep the school open.

The primary criteria considered when making a decision include:

1. The safety and well-being of students and staff

2. Severity of the weather

3. Timing of the weather hazard

4. The ability for buses and cars to travel safely

FCS continually monitors the forecast from the National Weather Service. The Head of School, administrators, and campus officer evaluate all information available in order to make the best decision for students, staff and families. While FCS knows some decisions will be very inconvenient and that the weather does not affect every family in the same way, the school takes this as a very serious responsibility.

In cases of inclement weather, a decision about a delayed start, early dismissal or school closing will be made by 6:00am on the day in question. While the Head of School will make the decision for the school, each family has the right and responsibility to decide what is in their best interest. Because our school families are in many different geographic areas, families, for any reason on any day, who fear they cannot get to school safely, should not attempt it and will not be penalized for making this kind of decision. It will simply be considered an excused absence.

In the event that inclement weather causes a delayed start, early dismissal, or school closing, parents will be contacted via e-mail, text, and social media. Please check the FCS website, official FCS social media, and your local TV station for Fellowship Christian School closings or delays. Arrangements have been made with the following stations: WSB-TV, 11-Alive, CBS Atlanta, and FOX 5

*To ensure that you receive all communications, please keep us updated with all changes for your cell numbers and e-mails.