Students are expected to attend classes throughout the year in all weather conditions just as they would be expected to go to their workplace. There may be occasions when, due to extreme weather conditions, traveling to and from school may present certain risks. Additionally, on occasions when there is a malfunction of a water main, heating or air conditioning systems or other building related issues that could prevent class from occurring at its scheduled time, training may be interrupted. When that is the case, students should use caution and keep personal safety in mind. Please note that the Institute does not follow the closing policies of any local school system in the Baltimore area. If the student feels traveling in certain weather conditions presents a danger to personal safety, the student may choose not to attend classes if school is open that day. However, the student will be marked absent. The Institute reserves the right to close the Institute during weather or other emergencies. Notice of closures may be posted on WBAL TV Channel 11, WBAL website: wbalchannel.com/weather/index/html, our Facebook page, and/or a recorded phone announcement of closure or delayed opening will be available to students by calling the Institute’s telephone number at (410) 337-5155. In the event that the Institute must cancel classes due to emergencies, weather, etc., the Institute will determine the date and time of any required make-up for courses and inform the students as soon as possible. Make-up times could be on normal days off, scheduled holidays or breaks, or weekends.