ARISE High School - Granicus

threat and will determine whether to evacuate the building and/or to
continue to search the premises.
4. If there appears to be imminent danger, a fire drill may be called while
approval for student release or site evacuation is sought. The School
Principal, or his/her designee, must grant approval for student release.
5. An incident report should be drafted before the end of the workweek.
• Explosion:
If an explosion occurs at the school, the following procedures should be used:
1. Give DROP AND COVER command.
2. Sound building fire alarm. This will automatically implement action to leave
the building.
3. Notify Fire Department — Dial 911.
4. Provide the following information:
O School name.
o Building address, including nearest cross street(s).
o Exact location within the building.
o Your name and phone number.
5. Evacuate to outdoor assembly area.
6. Check attendance. Remain with students.
7. Render first aid as necessary.
8. Notify grounds and building personnel.
9. Keep students and staff at a safe distance from the building(s) and away
from firefighting equipment.
10.Public safety officials will determine when the building is safe for re-entry,
and along with School Principal, or his/her designee, whether student
release from the school site is necessary.
11.Draft incident report by the end of the week.
• Fighting or Riot:
School staff should follow these guidelines when a fight occurs:
1. Send a reliable student to the office to summon assistance.
2. Speak loudly and let everyone know that the behavior should stop
immediately.
3. Obtain help from other teachers if at all possible.
4. If students are starting to gather, attempt to get students away from the
commotion as quickly as possible.
5. Call out the names of the involved students (if known) and let them know
they have been identified.
6. For the safety of all students, get additional help from law enforcement
personnel if confronted with a serious fight, especially one that involves
weapons.
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