Lockdown

Lockdown

Purpose/Reason

An emergency procedure used when there is an immediate threat inside the building or on school grounds.  All doors are locked, lights are turned off, and students and staff remain silent and out of sight of the doors/windows.  When safe to do so, barricade the door by stacking furniture to prevent entry.

Examples

Suspicious person in the area

Alert Signal

An announcement will be made: “Lockdown until further notice.”

Staff Responsibility

  • Check hallway for any students and bring them into classrooms

  • Lock doors and windows if possible

  • Turn off lights

  • Pull blinds

  • Move students to safe zone in classroom (out of view)

  • Account for all students using class list

  • Make every effort in keeping students calm

  • Move furniture, cabinets, etc. in front of door to secure it from being operated

Student Responsibility

  • Listen to the teacher

  • Move to where they are told

  • No cell phone use

Post Communication

  • An announcement will be made “Lockdown is over.”

  • A message will be sent to families by administration