RHS_Student Handbook.SY17-18.FINAL

“Today the School, Tomorrow the World. Global Education for a Global Society”
Section V –Building Security and Safety
School Emergencies or Accidental Events
Accidents involving students must be reported immediately to an adult.
Emergency Procedures: Fire Drills, Bomb Threats and Evacuation Plans
The procedures for evacuation must be reviewed with all students at the beginning of
each semester, so students understand the necessity for silence and order during an
evacuation. It is vitally important that all staff review the procedures for emergencies
with students.
When the fire alarm sounds:
• Teachers and students must move quickly and quietly toward exit specified in
the emergency evacuation plan; if your exit is blocked use the nearest alternate
exit.
• Report any unaccounted students to a staff member ASAP.
• Students are to line up a considerable distance from the building and not block
the way if the police or fire trucks are needed – areas have been designated in
the emergency evacuation plan.
• Remain in the assigned waiting area with until given the “all clear” to return in
the building.
• Students are not allowed to visit other classes or talk on their cell phones during
this time. If an evacuation happens between classes, students will meet with their
advisory teacher on the football field. During lunch and other non-class events,
students will meet with their advisory teacher.
All personnel shall adhere to the following guidelines if there is a lockdown:
Support Staff and Students
• Close and lock all classroom doors and turn off the lights.
• All individuals in the classroom should move to one side of the classroom and
away from windows, if possible – out of sight, and should remain quiet
• Do not leave the classroom FOR ANY REASON.
• Listen carefully to announcements. DO NOT dismiss until advised by the principal
or his designee.
• Do not utilize electronic communications during code blue lockdowns.
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