December 13, 2017
Guide to Emergency Closing & Delayed Opening Procedures
In the event of a school closing, early dismissal, or delayed opening, parents will be notified through the following means if possible:   
  • news media
  • e-mail
  • automated calls
  • text notifications
  • the District website
  • the District app push notification
  • social media
    • Twitter: @ShakerSchools
    • Facebook: facebook.com/ForShakerSchools
Because no system is foolproof, it's best to monitor more than one of these communication channels. Remember: If it didn't come from the District, it's not official.
 
Parents and staff will be notified of a closing or delayed opening the night before if possible, and by 5 a.m. at the latest.  Power or internet outages could affect one or more of these systems, so it is best to monitor more than one.

A delayed opening may be used on days when weather or road conditions make it inadvisable to start school at the usual time, but it is possible to open in conditions improve. Delayed opening means a two-hour delay in school starting times and morning bus runs. 
 
Parents should become familiar with the delayed-opening protocol and develop a family plan so that children will be safe at home and en route to school on delayed-opening days. Your family's plan will vary depending on your family circumstances and the maturity of your children. Download the delayed opening guide below.


SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DELAYED OPENING PROCEDURES

All faculty and support staff
- Report at normal time , unless otherwise notified by your supervisor
PreK Blended (Half-Day PreK)
- Morning session canceled
- Afternoon session proceeds on normal schedule
K-4 (plus Shaker's First Class*)
*Shaker's First Class follows the K-4 schedule but Shaker transportation is not provided, per normal 
- Morning bus pickup 2 hours late at the normal location
- School starts at 11:05 a.m.
- Afternoon dismissal as usual
- Report to homeroom
Woodbury
- Morning bus pickup 2 hours late at the normal location
- School starts at 10:25 a.m. 
- Afternoon dismissal as usual
- Report to homeroom
Middle School
- Morning bus pickup 2 hours late at the normal location
- Afternoon dismissal as usual 
- School starts at 10 a.m.
- Report to 1st period class
High School
- School starts at 10:05 a.m.
- Report to 1st period class
- NOTE: If a delayed opening occurs on a Tuesday, students should report at 10:05 a.m. 
- Afternoon dismissal as usual
Shaker students attending out-of-district schools
- Morning bus or van pickup will be 2 hours later than usual
- Afternoon schedule as usual
SHHS students attending out-of-district vocational education/
 career tech at Cleve. Hts. High
- Report to Shaker Heights High School at 10:05 a.m.
- Afternoon schedule as usual
High School students attending CEVEC
- Students will be picked up 2 hours later than usual and taken directly to the High School, where they will remain through the morning.
- Afternoon schedule as usual
Non-public school students
- Morning bus pickup 2 hours late at the normal location
- Afternoon schedule as usual
Field trips - Canceled
Breakfast - Not served
Lunch - Served on normal schedule
After-school activities and conference period
- Proceed as scheduled
Before & after school child care operated by Shaker Recreation (K-6)
- Operates on normal schedule
- Breakfast as usual
Child care centers transporting children to Shaker schools
- Transport 2 hours late; see starting times above

For a PDF of this chart, click here.
Shaker Heights City School District  | 15600 Parkland Drive |  Shaker Heights | OH | 44120