Guidelines for Outdoor Activities

Tue, 01/11/2022 - 8:41pm

The decision to go outside or stay inside for outdoor eating, recess, physical education, or any other outdoor activity is based on the following criteria:

  • Temperature and humidity 

  • Wind chill 

  • Heat index and air quality 

  • Age of students 

  • Length of time outdoors 

  • Adequacy of the children’s clothing 

  • Condition of the playground 

  • Falling precipitation (more than a sprinkle or mist) 

  • Thunder and lightning (Generally, it is assumed that students will be outside for recess, outdoor eating, physical education, or any other outdoor activity when the temperature combined with the wind chill is not less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit or the heat index reading is less than 95.)