- Coppell Independent School District
- Weather Policies
Temperature Index
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During extreme weather conditions, district officials will assess the weather conditions and the impact of that weather on the safety of students and staff.
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory
Temperature above 98 degrees:
P.E. classes must stay inside and recess must be 15 minutes or less -
Cold Advisory
Cold Advisory
Temp or Wind Chill around freezing (32 degrees):
Keep students away from icy ground. If the temperature or wind chill falls into the 30s, outside recess should be limited to 15 minutes. Below freezing temperatures warrant inside recess.
Air Quality
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided a scale called the Air Quality Index (AQI) for rating air quality. The AQI scale is based on the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
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Air Quality: Good 0-50
Appropriate Health Considerations/Actions: Enjoy the outdoors.
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Air Quality: Moderate 51-100
Appropriate Health Considerations/Actions: Unusually sensitive people should limit outdoor exertion.
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Air Quality: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 101-150
Appropriate Health Considerations/Actions: Active children and adults and people with Respiratory Disease, such as ASTHMA, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. No more than 15 minutes of outdoor activity during the school day.
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Air Quality: Unhealthy 151-200
Appropriate Health Considerations/Actions: Sensitive groups and all others, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion to no more than 10 minutes of outdoor activity during the school day.
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Air Quality: Very Unhealthy 201-300
Appropriate Health Considerations/Actions: Sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor exertion; all others, especially children should limit outdoor exertion. No outside activity should be planned for Coppell ISD students or staff.
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Air Quality: Hazardous 300+
Appropriate Health Considerations/Actions: Everyone should avoid all outdoor activity.