Emergency Definitions

***Please note that in the event one of these procedures is put in place, parents/guardians SHOULD NOT come to the school to pick up their children upon hearing the announcement.  In the event an alternative means of dismissal is required, the school will communicate directions for pickup through its means of communication.***

Evacuation

An evacuation will be ordered if the school thinks it is in the best interest to do so (or is instructed to do so by emergency officials) .  Each classroom has a designated area around the building where staff and students evacuate.  In the event an off-site evacuation is required, the school will coordinate that location with police.

Hold - In Your Room or Area

This procedure is in place to clear the hallways as quickly as possible.  All students and staff are to report to the nearest classroom.

Hold - Report to Homeroom

This procedure is in place as a means to get students to one designated spot - their homeroom.  If conditions necessitate certain grades reporting to a location that’s not homeroom, additional clarification will be made in the announcement.  

Lockdown

A lockdown will be ordered in response to an intruder inside the school or when there is an imminent threat to staff or students.  

Secure
A secure will be ordered in the event when there’s an external threat (outside the building) in the community that potentially jeopardizes the health and safety of staff and students.  All outdoor activities are canceled and everyone remains in the building.  No one will be given access to the building without administrative approval.

Shelter - Hazmat Release
A Shelter - Hazmat Release will be ordered to safeguard students and staff in situations when there are hazardous materials outside the building.  This procedure includes closing all doors and windows leading to the exterior of the building and turning off the HVAC systems.

Shelter - Tornado Warning
A Shelter - Tornado Warning will be issued when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for the area where the school is located.  Each classroom has a designated area inside the building where staff and students will shelter.

Note:  All procedures align with the Standard Response Protocol adopted by the I Love U Guys Foundation