Emergency Codes

 

As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and security of our students and staff, these emergency codes will be used in all our schools. These codes are designed to ensure clear communication and prompt action during various emergencies, including weather events, fires, accidents, intruders, and other threats to student safety.

We conduct regular planning and training for these scenarios with students, teachers, staff, and administration, in partnership with our first responders to ensure that everyone is prepared to respond swiftly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

 

HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.

Students:
Clear the hallways and remain in room or area until the "All Clear" is announced. 
Do business as usual. 
Adults:
Close and lock the door. 
Account for students and adults.
Do business as usual. 
 

SECURE! Get inside. Lock outside doors. 

Students:
Return to inside of building.
Do business as usual.
Adults:
Bring everyone indoors.
Lock outside doors.
Increase situational awareness.
Account for students and adults. 
Do business as usual. 

 

LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.
Students:
Move away from sight. 
Maintain silence.
Do not open the door.
Adults:
Recover students from hallway if possible. 
Lock the classroom door. 
Turn out the lights. 
Move away from sight. 
Maintain silence. 
Do not open the door. 
Prepare to evade or defend. 

 

EVACUATE!
Students:
Leave stuff behind if required to. 
If possible, bring your phone. 
Follow instructions. 
Adults:
Lead students to evacuation location. 
Account for students and adults. 
Notify if missing, extra or injured students or adults. 

 

SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy. 
Students: 
Use the appropriate safety strategy for the hazard. 
Adults: 
Lead safety strategy. 
Account for students and adults. 
Notify if missing, extra or injured students or adults.