1. Emergency Drills Mayo Middle School

2. Raising Hand During an emergency it is important that students are quiet so they can hear instructions. When you see a staff member’s hand go up – raise your hand and be quiet. Listen for the next set of instructions.

3. All Safety Drills Look for informational signs in each room Walk quickly and quietly in hallways Stay with the teacher in the classroom you are in Stay quiet and listen for instructions DO NOT PANIC – remain calm

4. Fire Drill / Alarm Fire Alarm sounds like a buzzer Move single file quickly and without talking Two classrooms of students will be moving down the stairs and out the doors in separate lanes Be aware of how you should exit building from each room Every room has their own plan Check information by door

5. Tornado Drill Tornado Alarm is a pulsating bell sound Move quickly and quietly to the room’s assigned area Kneel down with hands covering your head Remain quiet until the teacher gives you the OK Check for tornado drill info by the classroom doors

6. Lockdowns Listen for warning announcement over PA Listen to your teachers and staff members for directions Move quickly, quietly and remain calm Follow the classroom instructions or teacher instructions If during passing periods – find a room and hide