Lockdown Drill August 31, 2023
The purpose of a school lockdown drill is to protect the people in the building from a potential emergency, such as the presence of a school shooter. As with fire drills and other safety programs, we hope and pray that these drills always stay drills, but it’s critical to teach our school community what to do quickly and correctly in an emergency.

Lockdown Drill Procedures
  • Doors to classrooms are closed and locked.
  • Students are moved to the safest part of the room, away from windows and doors, to the interior walls.
  • Everyone drops to the floor or out of the line of vision from the door.
  • Window shades are pulled down.
  • Any windows in doors are covered (to prevent an intruder from seeing into the room).
  • Classroom lights are turned off.
Helping Students Cope
Most students react to lockdowns, much as they would react to a fire drill. While they may find the change in routine confusing or difficult, few children are likely to respond with real fear or anxiety.

That said, there are children for whom lockdown drills can be quite frightening. These may be children who have watched news programs about school shootings, or have personal experience or knowledge of gun violence. Often, children are comforted by the message that lockdowns, like fire drills, are just one more way that adults make sure their children are safe.

Helpful article about talking to your child above lockdown drills:
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If your child will be participating in the drill, as encouraged,  you do not need to complete this form.  
DRILL OPT OUT
If you feel the lockdown drill will be too frightening for your child, you may keep them home from school the morning of Thursday, August 31.  

This will be considered an excused absence and students will not be marked tardy.  Students that have opted out should arrive to the school's Main Entrance by 10am to complete the remainder of the school day.

Please complete the contact information if your child will NOT be participating in the school lock-down drill. 

Complete a separate form for each child in your household that will not be participating in the drill.
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