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Emergencies
(last update: 7/9/08) The school has
an approved Emergency Preparedness Plan that parents may review upon request.
The following basic information is also detailed in the plan.
EMERGENCY DISMISSALS In case of emergency
dismissal, children must have an alternate place to go should a parent not
be at home. Parents are asked to discuss with their child(ren) an alternative
plan and make appropriate arrangements for use of the plan. This data
should be included on their emergency card.
WEATHER DISMISSALS
School cancellation occurs during severe weather conditions. Closings
generally comply with the policy of District 118 and are reported by 7:00
a.m. over radio stations WDAN and WITY, as well as, local television stations
(WICD, WCIA).
FIRE DRILLS Fire Drills
are conducted periodically during the school year as required by State Code.
Teachers instruct students in proper evacuation procedures. Local and
state officials annually visit the school to inspect fire hazards or conduct
a fire drill. Students are trained to comply strictly with the rules
of quiet and walking at times of emergency drills.
TORNADO WARNINGS
In the event of a tornado warning,
children go to an assigned area for their class. Periodic drills are
conducted for these routines. If an actual tornado warning occurs near
the end of a school day, children will not be dismissed until the "all clear"
signal is given. No student will be dismissed except by personal parent
request. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY PLAN Teachers inform
students of signs and dangers that earthquakes pose and conduct periodic drills
with students.
DIAGRAMS OF PROCEDURES Diagrams of procedures for fire, tornado, and earthquake are posted in each room. These reminders are appropriate to all who may be located in the school if an event occurs. |