Hamilton Middle School - Madison Metropolitan School District

IV. Health, Safety, SecurityAccidentsEvery accident in the school building, on the school grounds, or inafter-school activities must be reported to the person in charge andone of the school secretaries. First aid will be given by the schoolnurse, nurse’s assistant, physical education teacher, or some otherperson qualified to give first aid. A report of all accidents must bemade by the school staff.Emergency SituationsEmergency NotificationIn the event that an emergency situation (evacuation, lockdown),occurs at school, parents/legal guardians will be notified via theDistrict’s telephone Instant Messenger system. The District will senda telephone message with information regarding the system to thestudent’s emergency contact designees. Additional information andupdates will also be available on the school’s website, as well as onthe MMSD webpage (www.mmsd.org).Fire drillsA fire evacuation plan is posted for each room. Studentsshould become familiar with it.When the fire alarm sounds (intermittent signals) studentsshould stand and walk from the room in an orderly fashion.Students nearest to the door will lead in an orderly fashion.Students nearest to the windows should close windows beforeleaving. No one should pass another person in leaving thebuilding. Move quickly, but do not run. The first students toreach an outside door are to hold it open until all have left thebuilding.Upon leaving the building, move at least one hundred feet awayfrom it. A teacher will lead the group the desired distance. Stayin that area as quietly possible until the signal bell sounds forstudents to re-enter.One fire drill a month is required per Statute.Tornado DrillsTornado drill will be indicated by a steady bell. Before a drill is held,your teacher will notify you of your group’s designated area of safety.When a drill is held, follow these procedures.1. Go to your designated area in an orderly fashion.2. Absolutely no talking is allowed during the drill.3. Leave books and supplies in your room do not take them withyou.4. An announcement/short bell will signal end of the drill.Safety PlansEvery classroom in all of our schools has an Emergency Procedurespamphlet, which provides directions on responding to a variety ofemergencies that may be encountered at the school.EVACUATION SITE:If we are required to evacuate our building because of an emergency(fire, bomb threat, etc.) We will walk to Covenant PresbyterianChurch on the corner of Segoe and Mineral Point Roads. (Telephone233-6297)Safety and Security CommitteeEvery school has a Safety and Security Committee, which meetsduring the year to address issues around safety and security. Thecommittee is composed of parents, staff, and administrators andstudents are also included at secondary schools.Supervision of the Building and Grounds School groundsare supervised by school personnel fifteen minutes before classesbegin in the morning and during the day when students areparticipating in scheduled school activities until school is officiallydismissed. School personnel do not supervise playgrounds afterclasses are dismissed in the afternoon.In accordance with Board of Education policy, the following shall notbe allowed on school grounds:1. Hardball or tackle football (except in approved areas andunder proper supervision);2. Throwing of stones, snowballs or other missiles;3. Tripping, shoving, unwanted touching, fighting or otherdisturbances;4. Thoughtless running or chasing through other activity areas;5. Climbing on fences, buildings, ledges, fire escapes,downspouts, swinging gates, etc.;6. Making snow or ice slides on walks;7. All powered vehicles, including go-karts, powered bikes, minibikes,motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc.;8. Dogs or other pets.School Entrances/accessIn order to ensure the security of our schools, entrance will berestricted to one main door, as well as to a handicapped entrance.Please check with your school for the appropriate designatedentrances.Emergency - WeatherWhen weather conditions appear dangerous, district staff membersreview the situation beginning early in the morning. They talk withthe City Streets Department, Police Department, bus companies andthe National Weather Service to see if buses will be able to travelsafely to and from school. Building Services staff advises whetherall buildings are adequately heated and accessible for students.The decision to close schools is made by 6:30 a.m. and radio andtelevision stations are given that information. If you have a questionabout whether schools will be closed, please listen to local mediainstead of calling the school office.If a tornado or other storm threatens our area during the schoolday, students will be kept at school in the safest area of the buildinguntil the “all clear” message is sounded by Dane County emergencygovernment officials.IllnessIs Your Child Well Enough To Go To School?It is not always easy to decide if your child is sick enough to stayhome or well enough to be in school. Children who come to school areexpected, with few exceptions, to participate fully in school activities.Here are some guidelines that might help in a parent’s decisionmaking:1. Fever: A fever of 100 or higher is a sign of more signals an illnessthat will is probably going to make a student uncomfortable andunable to function well in class. Your child should stay home untilhe/she is feeling better and fever free..2. Vomiting, Diarrhea or Severe Nausea: These are symptomsthat require a student to remain at home until a normal diet istolerated the night before and the morning of school.3. Infectious Diseases: Diseases such as impetigo, pink eye withthick drainage, and strep throat require a doctor’s health careprovider examination and prescription for medication. Contactingthe doctor and It is important to use the medication as directedand for the full recommendedusing the medicine as directedfor the full recommended length of time. are necessary. Oncemedication has been started and the child is feeling well, he/shemay return to school.4. Students with chicken pox may return to school when all thescabs are completely dried and no new lesions are developing(usually 5-7 days).5. Rashes: Rashes or patches of broken, itchy skin need to beexamined by a doctor if they appear to be spreading or notimproving.6. Injuries: If a student has an injury that causes continuousdiscomfort, the student should not attend school until thecondition is checked by a doctor health care provider or itimproves. Injuries that interfere with class participation need amedical evaluation. If participation in physical education classesis not recommended, a doctor’s excuse is required.MedicationMedication Policy1. Students who take daily or as needed medication at schoolmust have the following in place with the school nurse beforeany medication can be given: Written Order for Medication Administration from theprescriber Parent/Guardian Medication/Procedure Consent Form 26