kimmar067
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...it was 102 in my classroom.Yes, it's record breaking (92 today), but do you think it's TOO hot for school? (Most schools here don't have a/c).
...it was 102 in my classroom.Yes, it's record breaking (92 today), but do you think it's TOO hot for school? (Most schools here don't have a/c).
One of the charters closed all theirs as well.Parma city schools and many of the Akron schools as well. My son's Catholic high school (in Parma) does have school, but only because they started school a week later than planned because a construction project (ironically one that didn't include adding A/C).
My son said it was really stifling hot in the building yesterday. I know in previous years, they were having kids pass out during class, so it can be dangerous when the temps get that high.
When it gets above 95 or 100 inside no learning takes place. At that point it's just babysitting and heat stroke prevention.No, I would not be happy if they closed for the heat. Our school doesn't have a/c, either. Hot days, the windows come open, teachers bring in fans, kids wear shorts, and can have a water bottle on their desk.
That's awful....it was 102 in my classroom.
What do you do in June?!?
Homes are much different than schools. We have 25+ shoved in one room with windows and fans that don't circulate a breeze. The old schools were built to trap heat and they do that well. There is never a breeze in my classroom.I must be odd, but it doesn't affect me that much. We might of used our ac three times this summer, I prefer having my windows open with a breeze.
I agree though. At home it never bothers me nearly as much.I must be odd, but it doesn't affect me that much. We might of used our ac three times this summer, I prefer having my windows open with a breeze.
Homes are much different than schools. We have 25+ shoved in one room with windows and fans that don't circulate a breeze. The old schools were built to trap heat and they do that well. There is never a breeze in my classroom.
The HS did cancel all outdoor sport practices yesterday, I expect the same today.
Oddly enough, the HS my son's soccer team is playing tonight is closed due to the heat, but the games are going on as scheduled. Varsity game at 7pm probably won't be too bad, but I feel for the JV playing at 5 today.
Around here, when the heat index gets to a certain point there are mandatory water breaks (usually at the 1/2 way point of each half) during the games.Oddly enough, the HS my son's soccer team is playing tonight is closed due to the heat, but the games are going on as scheduled. Varsity game at 7pm probably won't be too bad, but I feel for the JV playing at 5 today.
I grew up in the NE. No ac and we went to school into the middle to end of June. We opened windows. Was it fun? No but you just did it. I don't remember anyone passing out or anything.As someone who grew up in the south, I am chuckling at 92 being too hot. We did not have ac in our schools then, and we all survived.
I know girl's had a volleyball game last night but I don't know if there were any outdoor games being played. I thought it was strange to cancel outdoor activities due to the heat but not the indoor ones. I bet that gym was pretty hot.
Around here, when the heat index gets to a certain point there are mandatory water breaks (usually at the 1/2 way point of each half) during the games.
But what if the school is built so the windows don't open?
One of the charters closed all theirs as well.
ETA: didn't see the list already posted.
When it gets above 95 or 100 inside no learning takes place. At that point it's just babysitting and heat stroke prevention.
What do you do in June?!?
It's the same inconvenience as snow days, for sure. But keep in mind we haven't seen a stretch of heat like this for 60 years here. That was the record we broke, more than 5 days in a row of above 90 temps. It's not our norm and that is why schools have closed. We are used to hot rooms, but the heat in the buildings right now can be dangerous.Fans?
Our schools have classrooms with windows that do open in most. And, a gym where air circulates better. So, for MY school, I would be upset if they closed. Bring in some fans, etc.
What about the kids who don't have a choice but to be at school - parents can't take off, only meal of the day is at school, house isn't a/c either.
Asking for real, not to be snarky - do the old buildings in the south that hold schools all have a/c? I really don't know.
Fans?
What about the kids who don't have a choice but to be at school - parents can't take off, only meal of the day is at school, house isn't a/c either.
To circulate hot, closed air?Fans?