Norwood Fontbonne Academy

Emergency Closing Info

Before the school day

A decision regarding school closing is usually made by 6:00 a.m.   Ordinarily, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy follows the decision of the Philadelphia Public and Parochial school systems.

However Norwood-Fontbonne Academy reserves the right to make a local decision.

•    Each family will receive a recorded message/email from the Head of School using our "One Call Now" automated messaging system.
•    Local television outlets and KYW 1060 will be notified as additional sources of information about school closings. NFA school closing number is #160.
•    Additionally a message will scroll on the school's website at www.norwoodfontbonneacademy.org
•    There will also be a recorded message on the following phone line (215) 247-3811.

Please keep in mind that when a particular school district is closed due to weather conditions, the school district will not provide transportation even if Norwood-Fontbonne Academy may be open. If a child/children ride a township bus, parents need to listen for their township number for a delayed opening or school closing. A child/children will not be marked late if they come to school on a bus that has a delayed schedule.

#301 Abington #305 Colonial #311 Upper Dublin #316 Methacton

#303 North Penn #306 Cheltenham #313 Hatboro-Horsham #318 Lower Moreland

#304 Norristown #310 Upper Moreland #314 Wissahickon #319 Springfield

Emergency Dismissal during the school day

If NFA declares an early dismissal, the "One Call Now" system will be activated. Parents can also access closing information by:
     a. Listening to KYW 1060 Radio for NFA closing #160.
     b. Checking NFA's website at www.norwoodfontbonneacademy.org.
     c. Calling (215) 247-3811 and wait for the prompt.
     d. If school closes early, The Loft and Aftercare programs will close as well.

Please know that supervision will always be provided until the last child is released to their parent. NFA's priority during an emergency closing, as with any regular school day, is every child's safety.

Norwood Fontbonne Academy • 8891 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia PA 19118
Norwood Campus: Phone (215) 247-3811 Fax (215) 247-8405
Fontbonne Campus: Phone (215) 242-1611 Fax (215) 248-9721