The following are some key terms for us all to be familiar with in case of an on-campus emergency or an event in the vicinity of campus

Shelter-in-Place

The lowest level of emergency. Students, faculty, and staff are instructed to stay inside, close and lock doors and windows as a precaution, continue to conduct business as usual in the classroom, and follow the instructions given via the PA announcements. 

Lock Down

An incident that requires a higher level of safety than “Shelter-in-Place” with events in close proximity to campus or on campus. Students, faculty, and staff are instructed to stop all class activity and secure the classroom. Please note that a “Lock Down” does not necessarily signal an immediate, active threat to campus like an “active assailant” incident. Everyone should remain calm in a secure location and follow the instructions given via the PA announcements. 

Assailant/Shooter/Threat on campus

The highest level threat in response to an incident that is on campus. Reactions should be based on Run / Hide / Fight protocol. An alert may be initiated through our PA system or a real time reaction based on a visible or audible threat.

Please refer to the Student Parent Handbook for more specific detail regarding all of our school policies and procedures