GENERAL INFORMATION

The school has adopted general guidelines for emergencies that are outlined in the Crisis Management Plan, a copy of which is posted by the door of every classroom. All student accidents and injuries on school premises should be reported to the school nurse or the office immediately. First aid is administered only in cases of minor injury. Parents are called in all cases where outside medical treatment is required. If parents cannot be reached, the emergency contact form is used to contact the parent’s designee. When time is an important factor, the student may be sent to the hospital before parents are notified. 

As a part of tuition, St. Rita Catholic School provides each student with student accident insurance. This coverage is secondary when the student has health coverage under another insurance plan and primary when not covered under another plan. This insurance covers accidental injuries to students during school hours and at all school sponsored functions, including sports, both on and off campus. This coverage is not health insurance. Insurance forms are available from the nurse. When an accident occurs, the school will fill out the top portion of the Student Accident Claim Form and provide this to the parent(s). The parent(s) will then complete the remainder of the form and mail it, along with all the required attachments, to the insurance carrier directly at the address indicated on the form. All claims under the Student Accident Insurance are handled directly by the insurance carrier with the Parent/Guardian. If there are any issues that arise during the claim, please contact the school office. Coverage is provided in accordance with the plan documents and specific coverage terms and conditions. 

EMERGENCY DRILLS 

In accordance with state regulations, emergency drills are conducted regularly. During an evacuation drill, students are to file out of the buildings quickly and in silence, go directly to their assigned place out of doors and stand facing the school building. Anyone in the building at the time of an evacuation or shelter drill must follow school procedures. No student is permitted to leave school grounds in the case of impending severe weather unless a parent or other authorized adult comes to the school office to pick up the student. In the event of a lockout or lockdown, no one is allowed to enter or leave the building.