A Key Goal at AACPS is to create a Safe & Orderly
Environment for Students. This goal includes the
following:
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.
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
SAFETY LINKS
The National Center for School Crisis and
Bereavement - It was established in
December, 2005 with funding from the
September 11th Children's Fund and the
National Philanthropic Trust. The Center is
located at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Medical Center.
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.
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.
