SAFETY AT BUSH ELEMENTARY
Safety is our number one core value. We must be safe before we can teach, learn, and grow. Safety policies and procedures are constantly reviewed and revised as needed. Not counting our big start of school events: Meet the Teacher, First Two Days of School, and Parents’ Night; all adults entering the building must show a government issued photo identification at the front office every time entering the building. The identification will be run through a background check device before an adult may receive a visitor’s pass. If parents are to come into school to volunteer and/or attend field trips, then they must be VIPS approved. Information about being VIPS approved is available on the HISD website you may also ask our wonderful front office staff for VIPS information. VIPS website: https://www.houstonisd.org/community-partnerships/volunteer-with-hisd
SIGNING IN AND OUT
All visitors to the building must first report to the office and show a government issued photo ID to be officially checked in by the office staff. All visitors must be approved through the VIPS system in order to visit the campus during an instructional day or chaperone a field trip. New parents to Bush must go through this approval process that can take up to five weeks for clearance. Returning Bush parents must renew their access yearly. Even with VIPS approval, all visitors must show a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport, sign in and wear a badge each time they visit Bush Elementary.
SAFETY PATROLS
Fourth grade students interested in becoming a safety patrol for 5th grade must have a grade of 80 or higher in all subjects, an “E” in conduct, and good attendance. Once the safety patrol members are selected, they will receive three weeks of training in May/June to prepare them for duty in 5th grade. Being a member of the Barbara Bush Safety Patrol is an honor and we appreciate all they do to help keep our school safe. Safety patrols will receive a special pass to be dropped off and picked up in the bus lane.
JUST IN CASE
We depend upon our patrons and nearby residents to “keep an eye on” the school especially on weekends and holidays.
If you suspect vandalism or notice any unusual occurrences at the school, please call HISD Police at 713-892-7777 or the Harris County Constable at 281-463-6666.