Air Quality Information
In recent years we have seen inversions, fires and other factors effect our outdoor air quality. There is a lot of concern about the effects of poor air quality on children's health and their ability to breath with ease.
What will the school do?
- We will check the Utah Department of Environmental Quality air quality index (AQI). This information will guide our outdoor physical activities.
- When the Air Quality Index (AQI) falls between 35-55.4, "sensitive" students will be allowed to stay indoors.
- When the AQI is between 55.5 and 90 sensitive students and students with other respiratoty conditions (chest cold, etc.) will be accomodated
- When the AQI rises above 90, outdoor physical activities will be avoided
for all children.
What should parents do?
- Parents, with advice from your health care provider, need to contact the school secretary or child's teacher if your child is "sensitive" to poor air quality.
- Sensitive children may include those with: significant or poorly controlled asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease, congenital heart disease (requiring medications or having permanent effects) or compromised immune systems.
For your information:
The daily AQI is located at Utah Division of Air Quality.
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy school for your child to learn. Please contact the school if you have questions about this issue.