Anne Arundel County Public Schools - School Safety & Security

A Key Goal at AACPS is to create a Safe & Orderly Environment for Students. This goal includes the following:

SAFETY LINKS

Ready.gov from the Department of Homeland Security - Things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family communications plan which are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency.

Red Cross Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations - The American Red Cross's complementary (to the federal) set of guidelines.

FEMA FOR KIDS - A resource for students, parents & teachers. This site teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and how you can prevent disaster damage. You can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.

creating a safe learning environment that promotes accelerated achievement.
98% of students, parents, and faculty responding to an annual climate survey will indicate that they feel safe at school and believe students are well-behaved.
100% of schools will be "safe," in accordance with the definition to be determined by MSDE in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act.

Click here to learn information on what AACPS is doing to ensure safety & security in all 117 school facilities

Emergency Procedure Codes

Students - Go to the nearest classroom
Staff - Bring all students to classrooms

Students - Find a teacher to help you
Staff - Implement Shelter-in Place Plan

Students - Follow teacher's instructions on
where to go/what to do
Staff - Assess situation; evacuate, move to
safe area, remain in place

Students - Follow teacher's instructions to leave building
Staff - Prepare students to evacuate, evacuate building

Staff & Students - Resume normal activities

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