Safety continues as a focus throughout the school year. Routine drills are conducted in case of an emergency such as a bus accident, fire, tornado, and violent or threatening behavior. A school-based Crisis Management Plan is a ready reference for how to deal with emergencies in school or on the school campus. The Crisis Management Team comprised of selected staff members is available to assist in these emergencies. Students at all grade levels are instructed and encouraged to use the school wide six-step conflict resolution model for solving problems.
Numerous procedures are in place to protect students from intruders.
With the exception of the main entrance doors, outside doors are locked during school hours. Staff members are required to stop all visitors without a visitor s badge and ask them to return to the office. Students are not released from the classroom or bus without approval from the office. Parents must submit written authorization to release students to anyone other than the parents. Classrooms are equipped with emergency buttons and telephones for communication during emergencies.