Safety Guidelines

SAFETY GUIDELINES

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Hampden DuBose Academy, our staff and administration are committed to providing a safe and sound learning environment. We seek to take every precaution necessary to ensure the safety and development of our students. Therefore, all students are expected to know emergency procedures and adhere to all safety guidelines as outlined in this handbook.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS OR DELAYED OPENINGS

In the case of severe weather or other emergencies in which the school would be required to close, parents and guardians will be notified via text message, phone message and/or email.

If the Orange County Public Schools or Lake County Public Schools are closed (this is always broadcast on all of the local news stations) due to the threat of Hurricane or other significant weather occurrence, then Hampden DuBose Academy is automatically closed as well. There may be times that even if the Orange County Public Schools remain open that we will be required to be closed because of campus or transportation challenges. If this occurs, parents and guardians will be notified via text message, phone message and/or email. Always feel free to contact the school office if you have any questions.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Emergency drills regulated by the county and state are practiced and reviewed regularly. 

CAMPUS-WIDE SAFETY RULES

• Students are to be under supervision at all times including lunch  time,  breaks,  before  and  after school. If at any time a student finds himself without supervision, he/she must seek supervision immediately.     Students should always  be  sure  their  teacher  knows  where  they  are.

• Permission to go to the office must be obtained from the teacher. 

• Students are not to tip chairs nor sit on desktops or folding tables.

• Students are not allowed to bring electronic games, radios, CD/DVD players, IPods, or any other related items without written approval from the administration.

• Weapons, potential weapons, or any harmful items of any kind (matches, chemicals, etc.) are forbidden on campus.

• Do not throw objects of any kind unless directed by a teacher or coach.

• Students are not to sling backpacks, lunch boxes, or other items that could harm another person.

• There is to be no physical contact between students unless directed by a teacher or coach.  Students are not to engage in shoving, pushing, or rough housing with others.

BATHROOM RULES

• No sitting or standing on the railings outside of the bathroom.

• No running on the walkway ramp entrance.

• Inside the restroom, there should be no running, climbing, or playing around.

• Do not turn the lights off.  Keep the outside door shut.

• Always use good manners and practice good stewardship with supplies.

• Flush toilets and turn off running water before exiting.

• Flush toilet paper ONLY.

• Bathrooms are designated for exclusive use by males or females based on biological sex at birth as defined by F.S., 553.865

•  Those who willfully enter a restroom or changing facility designated for the opposite sex and refuse to leave when asked by staff may be subject to discipline and criminal action.