Late Start Plan

HOLDEN R-3 LATE START PLAN

Utilized for inclement weather or emergencies only.

COMMUNICATIONS:

• A late start in the Holden R-3 School District will be announced as early as possible and communicated to parents in the same manner as a school cancelation.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:

• The Holden R-3 School District respects the rights of parents to make decisions regarding the attendance, or late arrival, of their children on a late start day.

TRANSPORTATION:

• Bus transportation pick-up times for students and families will occur two hours later than normal. Buses will make every effort to be punctual, although traffic and road conditions may increase travel times.

SCHEDULES:

• All schools will open doors for students’ arrival at 9:45 a.m.

• All schools will begin at 10:00 a.m. and proceed on an altered class schedule.

• School dismissal times and afternoon bus transportation will remain on the regular schedule.

MEALS:

• School breakfast will not be served on a late start day.

• Lunch will be served at the usual times at the elementary and on a modified schedule at the middle and high schools

  • High School: Lunch during Flight Time from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Middle School:

    • 8th grade at 11:05 a.m.

    • 6th grade at 11:47 a.m.

    • 7th grade at 12:16 p.m.

 

• The afternoon meal (super snack) will be served as normal.

PROGRAMS:

• The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) morning session will be canceled. Afternoon ECSE class will resume on a normal schedule.

• Warrensburg Area Career Center and Summit Tech students will attend class as normal unless the Warrensburg or Lee’s Summit school districts are canceled or delayed.

• The Day Plus and Eagles Nest Programs will operate on a normal schedule.

ACTIVITIES:

• Activities or field trips that were to occur or have departure times after 10:00 a.m. will occur as normal.

• Activities or field trips that were to occur or have departure times prior to 10:00 a.m. will be canceled or rescheduled.