SAFETY DRILLS
St. Francis High School holds student safety as a high priority. Staff and students will practice various safety drills throughout the school year. These drills will take place in collaboration with the St. Francis Police Department and the St. Francis Fire Department observing the staff and student interaction. Debrief meetings will occur with administration after the drills.
We ask all students, parents, staff, and community members to always be vigilant. We have a collective responsibility to keep our schools safe. We are the eyes and ears of the community. If you see something that does not make sense or hear of a rumor or potential threat to any person, group, or the school, please contact administration at St. Francis High School or the St. Francis Police Department. We thank you for your diligence and continued support of an instructional climate that is conducive to student achievement.
There are several drills that will take place each year.
LOCKDOWN
Activated when an Armed Intruder / Dangerous / Threatening person (s) is on the premises. Staff undergo many hours of training each year in Active Threat / Shooter Preparedness and Response Training as well as First Care Training with the Peaceful Warrior Training Group. St. Francis High School works closely with local Law Enforcement professionals and the FBI, to stay current with Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Methods. These drills are planned in advance and announced to staff and students. Staff and students follow standard response measures of Hide, Run, Fight and have open discussions to debrief and process.
SECURE PERIMETER
Activated when a threat is in the surrounding community but not on the premises, medical emergency, and K-9 Search. K-9 searches are planned in advance but not announced to staff and students. Other situations that warrant Secure Perimeter are usually unplanned and unannounced. Teachers and students will continue with their normal classroom activities while the situation is in progress.
EVACUATION
Activated due to a Chemical Spill, Bomb Threat, or Hazardous Substance Release. These drills are planned and announced to staff and students. St. Francis High School works collaboratively with the St. Francis Fire and Police Departments to practice these safely and effectively. Staff and students exit the building to predetermined areas at a safe distance from the building, ensuring all personnel are accounted for.
TORNADO / SEVERE WEATHER
Activated when a Tornado Warning has been declared for the Schools location. These drills will be planned in advance and announced to Staff and Students prior to happening. Students and staff go to Areas of Shelter in the building.
FIRE DRILL
Each month St. Francis High School will conduct fire drills. These will be planned out in advance but unannounced. Staff and students will follow fire drill protocols and safely exit the building with their teachers.
K-9 SEARCH
St. Francis High School has a strong relationship with the St. Francis Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department, and surrounding municipality departments. During the school year, we will have a planned Secure Perimeter drill giving the Law Enforcement agencies the opportunity to train with their K-9 Units in our school. The dog searches will be planned out in advance but will be unannounced. During the Secure Perimeter, teachers and students will continue with their normal activities while the dogs are in the school.
STOP IT
St. Francis High School is committed to ensure a safe environment for ALL students. The mobile App “Stop It” is accessible to all students. It allows students to anonymously report to administration, instances of Bullying, Cyber-bullying, threats, coercion, etc.. This allows students to speak up for themselves, someone else, or report dangerous situations, with anonymity. All reports are investigated with fidelity and thoroughness to ensure the safety of all involved.
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