WHAT TO DO DURING A CODE BLUE What’s my part?

WHAT IS A CODE BLUE? Emergency plan to lock down the school & keep everyone safe in case there is a threat to the school.

REMEMBER: THE GOAL OF A CODE BLUE To keep you SAFE!

Every year we practice CODE BLUE because your safety is the most important thing to all of us

WHAT IS A LOCKDOWN? All entrances to the school are locked No one can enter or leave the school for ANY reason All Classroom doors are locked by teachers Shades are drawn over windows Lights are turned off No one may enter or leave a classroom for ANY reason

Valor needs your help.. Each of you have an important part during a CODE BLUE

CODE BLUE: STUDENT’S JOB When you hear CODE BLUE over the intercom immediately stop what you are doing and listen for instruction No one should be talking – the room should completely silent. Move out of your desk and onto the floor Listen - your teacher will direct you to an area out of sight, away from windows and doors

REMEMBER: You should not be talking You should not be laughing or making ANY sounds Your safety depends on the threat believing the room is empty – all must be silent

WHAT IF I AM IN THE HALLS OR BATHROOM? Immediately go into the NEAREST CLASSROOM It doesn’t matter if you know the teacher or who is in the class. Your whereabouts will be communicated to your teacher after the CODE BLUE is clear Do not wait – immediately join the nearest classroom

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Remain silently in the locked classroom Do no open the door for ANYONE for ANY REASON – even if they say they are a lost student or a police officer Do not leave the classroom for ANY REASON - even if it the fire alarm goes off Remain in lockdown until Mr. Vergara/Mr. Sheldon give an all clear over the intercom

CODE BLUE QUIZ 1.What is the main goal of a Code Blue 2.Name three things that happen during a code blue 3.What should a student do if they are in the hallway or bathroom during a code blue? 4.True or False – After the classroom doors are locked it is okay to open the door if a someone knocks and asks you to let them in? 5.True or False – If you hear the fire alarm go off during a Code Blue you should evacuate the building 6.Why is it important that everyone remains silent during a code blue?

QUIZ ANSWERS ON NEXT SLIDES

QUIZ ANSWERS & DISCUSSION Q. What is the main goal of a Code Blue? A. To keep students safe in case there is a threat to the school

QUIZ ANSWERS & DISCUSSION Q. Name three things that happen during a code blue A. Classroom doors are locked, lights are turned off, students move silently to safe area in the room.

QUIZ ANSWERS & DISCUSSION Q. What should a student do if they are in the hallway or bathroom during a Code Blue? A. Students should enter the nearest room regardless of teacher or other students in the class

QUIZ ANSWERS & DISCUSSION Q. True or False – After the classroom doors are locked it is okay to open the door if a someone knocks and asks you to let them in? A. False. No one should open the door for any one not matter who it is or what they say.

QUIZ ANSWERS & DISCUSSION Q. True or False – If you hear the fire alarm go off during a Code Blue you should evacuate the building A. False. No one should leave the classroom unless directed over the intercom by Mr. Vergara or Mr. Sheldon

QUIZ ANSWERS & DISCUSSION Q. Why is it important that everyone remain silent during a Code Blue? A.Two Reasons: Students can hear directions and so the threat will believe the classroom is empty and not become a target.