School Closing Policies:

Inclement Weather / Emergencies

First Day of a Weather Emergency

   Before the school day begins:

• In case of inclement weather, GICS follows the Anne Arundel County Public School's closing policy for the first day of a weather emergency.
• After that first day, the Head makes closing decisions on a day-by-day basis.
• Parents can see closings or delayed opening announcements on WBAL TV, Channel 11.  Information about closings or delayed openings is also posted on this website (www.gics.org) and on WBAL's website.

   After the school day has begun:

• GICS does not follow AA County's decisions regarding early closings due to weather.
• Once the school day has begun, the Head makes any decision about a change to the dismissal time.
• If there is a change to the dismissal time, this will be communicated via our website and by telephone. 
• Parents of bus riders will be phoned with the bus decision.
   

Subsequent Days of a Weather Emergency

• Again, GICS only follows the AA County School closings for the first day of a weather emergency.  After that first day, the Head makes closing decisions on a day-by-day basis.
• Watch WBAL TV, Channel 11  or check this website (www.gics.org) or WBAL's website for information about changes to the school day.
   

Pre-K and After School Care

• Pre-K:  We do not cancel morning Pre-K in the case of a delayed opening.
• After School Care:  There is NO After School Care if GICS is closed early for weather, unless you are notified to the contrary.
   

Heat and Other Situations:

GICS does not close because of heat but could close because of loss of water or electricity.