North Texas Collegiate Academy is committed to the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors. A comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) has been developed to address the four phases of emergency management: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. Various drills such as fire drills, severe weather drills, and intruder drills are examples of measures taken by campuses to prepare students for an emergency. Additionally, North Texas Collegiate Academy cooperates with local and regional emergency agencies to address issues related to incident management.
IN AN EMERGENCY - WHEN YOU HEAR IT. DO IT. LOCKOUT!
Lockout is called when there is a threat or hazard outside of the school building. Whether it’s due to violence or criminal activity in the immediate neighborhood, or a dangerous animal in the playground, Lockout uses the security of the physical facility to act as protection.
EXAMPLES OF LOCKOUT CONDITIONS
The following are some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for a Lockout.
Dangerous animal on school grounds
Criminal activity in area
Civil disobedience
LOCKOUT! Get inside. Lock outside doors.
STUDENTS
Return inside
Business as usual
TEACHER
Bring everyone indoors
Lock outside doors
Increase situational awareness
Business as usual
Take attendance
LOCKDOWN!
Lockdown is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the school building. From parental custody disputes to intruders to a weapon on campus, Lockdown uses classroom security to protect students and staff from threat.
EXAMPLES OF LOCKDOWN CONDITIONS
The following are simply some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for a Lockout.
Dangerous animal within school building
Intruder
Angry or violent person attempting to gain entry
Weapon on campus
LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.
STUDENTS
Move away from sight
Maintain silence
Do not open the door
TEACHER
Lock interior doors
Turn out the lights
Move away from sight
Do not open the door
Maintain silence
Take attendance
EVACUATE!
Evacuate is called when there is a need to move students from one location to another.
EVACUATE! To the announced location.
STUDENTS
Bring your phone
Leave your stuff behind
Follow instructions
TEACHER
Lead evacuation to a location
Take attendance
Notify if missing, extra or injured students
SHELTER!
Shelter is called when the need for personal protection is necessary. Training should also include spontaneous events such as tornado, earthquake or hazmat.
HAZARDS MAY INCLUDE:
Tornado (or extreme weather)
Hazmat (chemical spill or fumes)
Earthquake
Tsunami
SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy.
STUDENTS
Tornado
Hazmat
Earthquake
Tsunami
TEACHER
Lead safety strategy
Take attendance
HOLD!
There may be situations that require students to remain in their classrooms. For example, an altercation in the hallway may demand keeping students out of the halls until it is resolved.
HOLD! In your classroom. Clear the halls
STUDENTS
Remain in the classroom until the “All Clear” is announced
TEACHER
Close and lock the classroom door
Business as usual
Take attendance