Safety at St. Michael Catholic School

Asbestos Notification

St. Michael Catholic School is asbestos free; documentation can be found in the office.

Playground Expectations Students may choose to play basketball, kickball, soccer, or foursquare or use the playground structure. Respect of self, others, and property is expected. Hands and feet are kept to oneself. Food is allowed during morning break only. No food may be taken out of the lunchroom to eat on the playground. Playground equipment may not be brought from home. Students will stay in assigned areas for rainy day recess. Students are to walk bikes to and from the driveways onto the playground. Bikes must be locked during the day on the bike racks. Earthquake Drills The school practices an earthquake drill with the students each year. When the earth begins to shake, students will duck, cover, and hold on. Students will stay under their desk area until the shaking has stopped and the teacher takes the roll and checks for injuries. Teachers will follow the extensive plan, which calls for a command post, turn off of utilities, first aid centers, and plans for building evacuation. Students will remain outside of the building until they are picked up.

Emergency Situation Drills

As a school we practice an "emergency situation" drill meant to allow for many different scenarios. Within the building, students and staff will hear, "Hospitality Alert". Teachers will shut and lock their classroom doors and direct all students away from outside windows. Some grades will go into their coat halls. When we are outside, three blasts from the whistle will mean to get down on the ground and cover your head. The command team will let community members know when the situation has been resolved. Students will return to their classrooms with their teachers to discuss the situation in age appropriate language. It is our intent to maximize safety and minimize fears. As with all other drills, the kindergarten and first grade teachers will be present when these drills are practiced by the specialists.

Fire Drills

At the sound of the alarm, students will leave the building in silence while going out the nearest unblocked exit. Students will walk to assigned places and answer when the teacher calls the roll. When the bell rings, students will walk back to the building quietly and get back to work. Fire drills are held once a week during September and once a month during the remainder of the school year. Different times of the day and different circumstances will be used. We acquaint children with the closest exit to library, lavatories, Computer Room, etc., so that all children may leave the building quickly and then join their class.

Laser Pointers

Laser pointers are not allowed at St. Michael.

Skates, Scooters and Skateboards

Skateboards, roller blades and scooters are not allowed on the school grounds at any time. This is a matter of safety.