At times it may be necessary for the members of our school community to respond appropriately to school-wide emergencies. The following procedures will help to respond appropriately to school-wide emergencies. The following procedures will help to ensure the safety of all concerned.
Evacuation Procedures
In case of the need to evacuate the building, the alarm will be sounded. All students, teachers, guests and other personnel will then proceed according to the following patterns:
1. The first adult out sees to it that the doors remain open, both in the classroom and the exit doors, before proceeding. After all students and staff exit the classroom, the exit door should be closed. Unlock the door, if time allows and it is safe to do so.
2. Move quickly, in single file. Do not run or jostle others.
3. Leave by rows, starting with the students closest to the inside walls.
4. Designated personal will check bathrooms, locker rooms and other designated areas of the building to make sure they are clear of
people. An all clear will then be given.
5. Silence should be observed so that any instructions can be heard during the emergency.
6. Adults responsible for students will escort them to the back parking lot near the tennis courts before meeting their advisees.
7. Students will meet their advisory districts at a predetermined location in the parking lot.
8. Attendance will be taken and checked against paper copies of the absence list administration will be provided with by office staff.
a. The Advisor will notify the class emergency coordinators of any missing students by holding up a red card.
b. The class emergency coordinators will then check in with the Advisor to determine who is missing.
c. The class emergency coordinators will notify the emergency administrator of any missing students.
NOTE: A floor plan of the school and the evacuation routes for each classroom can be accessed by clicking HERE. Each room should have an evacuation route posted in a prominent place.
At times, regular emergency routes and exits will be blocked; therefore, each person should leave the building via the quickest possible route.