What is Code Orange?
Dr. McDade stated in a newletter to parents, staff, and the community on September 30, 2023: "As our thoughts are with those impacted by Hurricane Ian, weather is top of mind this week. Last year, we introduced “Code Orange,” which is used when weather conditions are marginal and impact road or sidewalk safety conditions but are not so severe as to cause substantial impacts. We will continue to use this code in the same manner for this school year. On such days, buildings will not open. However, employees will work remotely, students will work asynchronously (not live) on assignments related to curriculum previously taught, and teachers will provide posted office hours for students to check in as needed. This enables teachers to grade assignments and provides additional planning time. Employees may attend remote professional development, and business operations continue.
In the event of long-duration impact (days or weeks) weather events, Code Orange may change to require real-time (synchronous) learning. Code Orange may also be used in lieu of a delayed opening. PWCS will continue to have “Code Red” days (closing all schools and operations) for significant weather impacts. More information on weather codes can be found here."
In the event that school is coded orange, your child will be expected to join their class via Zoom. They have done this in school. If you need instructions, there are some on this page.
How to join Zoom meetings (Code Orange)?
Using an iPad?
Using a Laptop?
Support
If you have questions or require support on a Code Orange day, the following supports are available:
- Questions about assignments? Contact your child's teacher via email or SchoolStatus.
- Support needed for iPad or laptop? Contact Conor Bloodworth, [email protected] (Technical Support Specialist - TSSPEC)
- Trouble logging in or using PWCS digital tools? Contact Aliceson Phillips, [email protected] (Instructional Technology Coach - ITC)