High School 101 Safety Plan Evacuation Plan Ashley

High School 101: Safety Plan

Evacuation Plan Ashley Ridge High School

ARHS Safety Plan � � � The Evacuation Plan is utilized for all drills and events that require all persons to exit the school building. Fire Drills / Fire Evacuation / Bomb Threat ◦ All evacuations, both drill or real, should be performed in a serious manner ◦ Fire Drills are required at least once per month ◦ Drills will occur unannounced throughout the school year Fire Escape Routes ◦ Escape routes are posted in each classroom next to the doorway

ARHS Safety Plan WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO… � In the event of an evacuation emergency students should: ◦ Evacuate the building using the escape route diagram ◦ Meet his or her class once outside the building ◦ For teacher accountability, check in with his or her teacher or another staff member if separated form class or during lunch, etc. ◦ Wait for further direction from staff member � Typically the fire alarm will sound to signal the need to evacuate the building

ARHS Safety Plan � Example of posted Emergency Escape Routes Please locate the map in your room and discuss the procedures for evacuation.

Lockdown Plan Ashley Ridge High School

ARHS Safety Plan Lockdown � There will be a clear announcement over the intercom regarding the situation. This will require all staff members to take charge of students and move them to a secure location, account for them and keep them safe until the security issue has been resolved.

ARHS Safety Plan WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO… � In the event of a lockdown emergency students should: ◦ Follow all teacher directions ◦ Quickly and quietly move to the wall labeled “Safe Wall” in the classroom ◦ Report to the nearest classroom if in the hallway, restroom, nurse, etc. � Teacher will secure the door, turn off lights and take role to account for all students ◦ Wait for further direction from administrator, SRO or police officer. � Typically an announcement will be made in the event of a lockdown.

ARHS Safety Plan � Example of posted “Safe Wall” sign Please locate the “Safe Wall” in your room and discuss the procedures for lockdown.

Tornado Plan Ashley Ridge High School

ARHS Safety Plan � The Tornado Emergency Plan is utilized in the event that a tornado is in close proximity to the school. Movement Plan: � Downstairs Teachers will: ◦ Move students to the Hallway outside your room or area and occupy the wall nearest your classroom. � Upstairs Teachers will: ◦ Move your classes downstairs via the closest stairway and occupy the wall directly below your classroom. Do not use the elevator � Typically an announcement will be made in the event of a tornado.

Gym students JROTC Fine Arts Cafeteria Movement Positions during a Tornado Drill (JROTC, Gym & Fine Arts)

ARHS Safety Plan WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO… � In the event of a tornado emergency students should: ◦ Move quickly and orderly with their teacher to their designated hallway ◦ FACE AWAY from windows and doors at the end of the Hallway. ◦ ASSUME "CROUCH" POSITION on knees, head down, hands clasped on back of neck or head covered with book or jacket. ◦ You may use a book or jacket to cover your head and shield your eyes.

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Earthquake Plan Ashley Ridge High School

ARHS Safety Plan WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO DO… � In the event of a earthquake emergency students should: ◦ Crouch under their desk or table, and grab what they are under for support. ◦ Teacher led evacuation will typically follow any major earthquake situation.

�Ask your teachers if you have any specific questions about safety plans for their particular classrooms.