Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

FIRE DRILLSThe State Education Law requires fire drills for safety and for the preservation of life in the event ofan emergency. EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE BUILDING WHEN THE FIRE ALARMSOUNDS. Upon recognition of the fire alarm, pupils, leaving books behind, should exit from thebuilding under the direction of their teacher. Talking during fire drills is prohibited. Each classroomhas an emergency exit plan posted, and students are expected to know it.If the fire alarm rings when students are not in classes, students should immediately leave the buildingvia the nearest exit, find the nearest staff member and report to them. Talking is prohibited anddirections of the teacher(s) in the area should be followed. First Block teachers will review emergencyfire plans with all students.Students must be aware of exits and alternate routes in the event of a fire alarm.The following regulations must be observed:1. The signal for a fire drill is a continuous ringing from the alarm stations.2. Pupils are to proceed out of each room toward the appropriate exit, orderly and in absolutesilence.3. Windows should be closed and the teacher should check to see that no students are left behind.Doors should be closed.4. Students who lead the line from the building should open doors and hold them open untileveryone is out.5. Pupils should move away from the immediate vicinity of the building to the area designated bythe classroom teacher.6. Students should line up and teachers must be prepared to take attendance.7. If the alarm rings while students are in the auditorium, students must follow attending staffmember’s lead as to what exit to take.8. Do not return to the building until directed to do so by administration or a district official.9. In the event of a blocked exit, take the alternate exit listed.NURSE’S OFFICE(A) Sickness in SchoolStudents who become ill during school hours must report to the nurse. The procedure is to obtain apass from your teacher with a request to see the nurse. Generally, students should not report directly tothe Health Office unless they have a pass. If the nurse deems it necessary, she will contact parents.Students who are ill should never leave school without the permission of the nurse or assistantprincipal’s office.(B) Health OfficeThe Health Office is located in the main hallway. (The Middle School Health Office is located in room124.)They provide:1. Yearly medical appraisal for 7th and 10th graders/ working papers/CSE/ and all sportparticipants.2. Yearly screening of vision for distance acuity for students in 7 th and 10 th grade. Hearingscreening for all 7th and 10th graders and students with known problems.51