Collegiate School Safety Brochure

SAFETY

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EMERGENCY GUIDE FOR PARENTS

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ollegiate School is committed to the safety of our students, faculty, staff, parents and guests. School personnel work everyday to provide a safe learning environment for our entire community. All members of the security team and safety administrators receive specialized training to negotiate a vast array of emergency scenarios.

Different types of emergency preparedness drills are conducted during school hours on a regular basis to test our procedures and prepare our community.

Parents play a vital role in emergency This document was created to explain and hopefully answer any questions you regarding emergency situations on School’s campuses.

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SIMPLE STEPS

CAN TAKE TO PREPARE

FOR AN EMERGENCY

1. Be sure your child’s emergency contact information on file with the school remains current.

2. Store the following phone numbers in your cell phone, or post them in a visible location at home. Make sure other family members that are authorized to pick up your child have these numbers as well.

Main Switchboard

740.7077

Upper/Middle School Nurse

741.9788

Lower School Nurse

741.9787

Upper School Front Desk

741.9736

Middle School Front Desk

741.9708

Lower School Front Desk

741.9776

Cougar Quest

740.6477

Campus Security

305.9899

3. Ensure you have signed up to receive Collegiate School Emergency Alerts. See Crisis Communication Information.

Discuss the importance of listening and following directions during an emergency with your child.

WHAT DO I DO WHEN I HEAR SIGNAL BLUE?

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A “Signal Blue” is called when there is an imminent threat of bodily harm on campus. If you are outside, and it is safe to do so, evacuate campus to a safe location. Otherwise, find a safe location, lock the door, close the blinds and turn off the lights. Remain quiet, silence cell phones and await further instructions. Do not leave your location unless you receive an “all clear” notification.

LOCKDOWN? During a Lockdown there is no confirmed threat on campus, but there is a potential for one. When a Lockdown is called you should calmly check in at the nearest office.

EVACUATION? During an evacuation calmly exit the building you are in, assisting others as needed. You will be guided to the nearest assembly area.

ONE 15-SECOND AIRHORN BLAST? One 15-second airhorn blast indicates that there is an imminent threat of lightning in your area. Discontinue all outdoor activities and move into the nearest sturdy building. Await further guidance from school personnel.

TORNADO WARNING? During a Tornado warning quickly move into a sturdy building and move to a glass-free interior room on the lowest level. Protect your head and face and await further instructions.

A WARBLING AIRHORN BLAST... ...alternating on and off for a full minute accompanied by flashing blue strobes? This will indicate a “Signal Blue” on the Robins Campus. Follow the “Signal Blue” procedures above. The blue lights will continue to flash for the duration of the emergency.”

This warning system is only on the Robins Campus. A voice announcement will be used on the Mooreland Road Campus to indicate a “Signal Blue”.

CRISIS

COMMUNICATION

INFORMATION

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS & WEBSITE NEWS NOTIFICATIONS: • To receive alerts via email, text and/or cell phone about school closings and campus emergencies, be sure to update your current contact information on the Back-to-School website each July. Notify your child’s division receptionist of any mid-year changes.

• To receive email or text notifications when news stories and announcements are posted on the website, log in to the site (www.collegiate-va.org), click on My Notifications in the left sidebar and indicate which ones you want to receive. Fill in the boxes for cell phone number and email.

HOW WE COMMUNICATE ABOUT SNOW DAYS, EARLY DISMISSALS & OTHER SCHEDULE DISRUPTIONS: Information regarding these events will be sent out via alerts…

• Email and text for non-crisis situations like snow • Email, text and cell phone for crises such as lockdowns and Signal Blue • TV stations • Our homepage

RESOURCES

Guide a discussion with your child

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS http://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aaphealth-initiative/children-and-disasters/Pages/Talkingto-Children-About-Disaters.aspx

AMERICAN RED CROSS http://www.redcross.org /prepare/location/homefamily/children

FEMA http://www.ready.gov/kids-old/parents-teachers Questions: Contact Jason Stone, Director of Campus Security at jstone@collegiate-va.org or 804.726.3269