As we know, winter weather can cause disruptions to our District’s academic calendar and student learning. The state of Missouri offers options for how school districts can address inclement weather days. Missouri districts can use traditional snow days or Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI Days).
For the 2025-26 school year, PCR-3 will implement Traditional Inclement Weather Days (no school/no virtual learning) for the first three days of school cancellations. For cancelled days 4 through 9, PCR-3 will implement Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days. For cancelled days 10 or greater, PCR-3 will implement Traditional Inclement Weather Days (no school/no virtual learning). See the questions and answers below for more information and details on this plan. Any traditional inclement weather days may be waived by the Board of Education or added as an additional day(s) of instruction.
Why has Platte County School District decided to develop an Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day plan?
With an abundant amount of days lost to inclement weather in recent years, and because PCR-3 is a one-to-one district(where all of our students have devices), it was determined in Spring 2020, to explore this option. An AMI application was submitted by District leaders and approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Any Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day would not need to be made up at the end of the school year. Feedback received in recent years from our families shows that they would prefer to have the regular school year not go into June. The inclement weather make-up plan helps us toward that preference.
Will all days in which school is canceled due to inclement weather not be made up?
Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days (for cancelled days 4 through 9) will not need to be made up. Any additional canceled school days may be waived, or may need to be made up (added to the academic calendar). We are allowed up to six virtual learning days.
How will families be notified?
Families would receive an alert from the Director of Communications, via text and phone call as we have done in the past, and information would be posted on our District website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the District Hotline (816-858-2752), and local media.
How would an Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day look for my child?
Educational opportunities will be provided by the classroom teacher. All students will receive their assignments through their teachers’ SeeSaw and/or Canvas. Student attendance will be verified by participation in class virtual meetings and work completion.
- Elementary students will engage in opportunities that extend their current learning. AMI days will be a continuation of the classroom, and will include direct instruction. Students will log on to Google Meet to connect with their teachers during the time slot corresponding to the schedule below. In addition to Reading, Math, and Writing, students will have opportunities to engage in Specials and support services through the day.
- Secondary students will engage in opportunities that extend their current learning. AMI days will be a continuation of the classroom, and may include new learning. Students will log on to meet with their teachers during the time slot corresponding to the schedule below. In some cases, students will not meet directly with teachers.
Below is the learning schedule for students on a virtual learning day.
For more detailed information about virtual learning by grade bands, view the comprehensive plans below.
What if my child has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or 504 Plan?
Please refer to your child’s IEP, Form G Distance Learning Plan-Communication, for specifics of your child’s services and therapies during an AMI day. Your child’s case manager/therapist will communicate with you after the notification of an AMI day has been made.
If you need accommodations with the general curriculum related to your child’s 504 plan, your school counselor can assist you.
What if my child has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)?
Please refer to your child’s IEP, Form G Distance Learning Plan-Communication, for specifics of your child’s services and therapies during an AMI day. Your child’s case manager/therapist will communicate with you after the notification of an AMI day has been made.
What if my child has a 504 Plan?
If your student needs accommodations to access the general curriculum during an AMI day, we are here to support you. Please reach out to your student’s teacher or counselor, who can assist with ensuring the appropriate accommodations are provided. We want to make sure every student has what they need to learn successfully, even when learning from home.
What if my child does not have access to the internet at home?
If your child does not have internet access at home, you are encouraged to contact your child’s school social worker prior to the winter season so accommodations can be made to have internet access available.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Day assignments?
Students/families are encouraged to contact their teacher.