AF Amistad High School Family Handbook 2017-2018 | 10 AFAHS will follow the lead of our host district, New Haven Public Schools, unless you have explicitly heard otherwise from AFAHS at least 24 hours in advance. Please listen to local radio and television stations and follow the guidance for New Haven Public Schools. To avoid parent confusion, AFAHS will not make separate closure announcements through local media outlets. As the situation allows, AFAHS will, however, reiterate the delay, closure or early dismissal of school, or cancellation of after school events, via auto-dialer, email and/or text message. Scenario AFAHS Policy New Haven Public Schools are closed, Bridgeport Public Schools are closed AFAHS is closed New Haven Public Schools are open, Bridgeport Public Schools are closed AFAHS is open, but Bridgeport scholars will be exempt from attending that day New Haven Public Schools are closed, Bridgeport Public Schools are open AFAHS is closed Special Circumstances While Achievement First believes that following our host districts’ lead applies for 95% of all school closure scenarios, there are some highly unusual situations in which Achievement First would decide to make a different decision. While it is hard to predict the exact scenarios in which we would not simply follow our host districts’ lead, we have experienced this on several occasions on days when Achievement First schools are in session and our host districts’ are not (ex. AF schools typically start the school year earlier and/or finish later than our host districts, spring break doesn’t always align.) In such instances, Achievement First will proactively reach out to all families via auto-dialer, email and/or text message at least 24 hours in advance so that families are aware and can plan accordingly. School Closure Make-Up Plan Our regular scheduled school year is 188 days. In the case of lost days due to inclement weather, the state minimum number of days is 180 days; AFAHS will need to make up days if we fall below this minimum. AFAHS will communicate make up days as needed. Delay Schedules Our transportation plan for inclement weather is complicated for a variety of reasons beyond our control. Transportation may vary from weather event to weather event, and, in worst case scenarios, transportation may not be available. AFAHS uses two bus companies to provide transportation for our scholars. Bridgeport scholars receive transportation through B&B. New Haven scholars receive transportation through First Student. In the event of an inclement weather delay, AFAHS will take the following actions: