Current Air Quality
Inside Recess |
| Temperature is 21 degrees or below- including wind chill factor. |
| Air Quality is in the Red or Purple Zone PM2.5 Levels are 55.5 or above Air is unhealthy or very unhealthy for everyone. |
| Blacktop and playgrounds are covered in heavy ice or snow. Students can not move about without chance of severe injury. |
| Heavy rain or snow- students cannot be outside without becoming wet. |
Decision Range |
| Temperature is between 22 - 27 degrees. |
| Air Quality is in the Orange Zone PM2.5 Levels are 35.5 - 55.4 Air is unhealthy for sensitive groups (young children and people with asthma). |
| There are some areas that are covered with ice or snow. Blacktops are mostly clear of ice. |
| Occasional snowflakes or misty rain. Students are able to stay dry. |
Outside Recess |
| Temperature is 28 degrees or above- including wind chill factor. |
| Air Quality is in the Green or Yellow Zone PM2.5 Levels are 35.4 or below. Air is in the good to moderate range. |
| Blacktop and playgrounds are free from ice and snow. |
| No precipitation. |
Decisions are made by the office staff for lunch recess.
Teachers will make the choice for their grade level recess - age of students should also be considered.