Is a tropical depression bad enough to close schools?

Question

Just curious.

Answer 1

In Houston, TX, Rice University closes for them if they are coming very very very near us, but otherwise no.  It may be different for other coastal schools - Rice is prone to flooding, so the administration doesn't want its teachers and off campus students to get trapped at work/school, so we get half-days off for almost any severe rain.  

Answer 2

Sometimes yes. Wouldn't count on it too much though =]

Answer 3

in new orleans yeah

Answer 4

in florida, we already have, most of which to re-convene monday, but yeah, all this "Fay" looks like here is a glorified rainstorm. lol