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Fire Drills

At the ringing of the fire alarm, students are to leave their rooms under the direction of the teacher. They will follow the fire drill directions written and posted in each room. Students should be familiar with the directions in each classroom they attend. Doors and windows should be closed. The "no talking " rule is in effect during the drills. When outside the building, students must remain with their own classes.

Fire drill instructions – Teachers are expected to review these instructions with each class at the beginning of the year.

1. Walk, do not run!
2. All classes are to move at least 100 feet from the building exit. Teachers are to urge students to move promptly to the designated areas.
3. Individual classes are to remain together.
4. Teachers are responsible for the accounting and the supervision of the students in their classes during a drill or emergency.
5. The ringing of the school bells will be the signal to re-enter the building.
6. Teachers not assigned to classes are to report to the nearest exit and assist during the drill or emergency.
7. Teachers are responsible for closing all the classroom windows and doors when a class departs from an area.
8. Alternate routes – all teachers and students must be ready to deviate from the drill pattern if an emergency should cause the closing of an exit or route.

Provision for physically handicapped students – The Special Education Department has developed plans for the evacuation of physically handicapped students during drills and in the event of an actual emergency. These plans are available for review in the Special Education Office.