Safety
- Make
sure the insurance policy is up to date.
- Have
emergency kits on all buses.
- Have
fire extinguishers on all buses.
- Run
the safety checklist routine in all buses.
- Make
sure students do not walk around the parking area before all buses are in full
stop position.
- Make
sure that all preschoolers and elementary students are accompanied to the buses.
- Everyone
is expected to follow the rules stated in the student section.
Daily routine
- Meet
with bus supervisors to discuss any issues when needed.
- Make
sure all drivers and supervisors maintain the proper dress code and hygiene
level.
- Make
sure all buses run for service of fuel and other needs when unattended by
students.
Bus drivers
must:
- drive
safely at all times.
- try
not to change the regular routing, unless necessity as this may create
discomfort for the students.
- not
drink alcohol at any time until the last shift is over.
- not
smoke is not permitted on the bus.
- make
sure the fuel tank is full before you they pick up the children.
- If
at any time they feel the bus needs tune up, or they are uncomfortable about
either part, no matter how minimal or not dangerous in their opinion it might
be, drivers must not attempt to run the bus at all
- In
case the bus fails to start or you face any problems during their trip, drivers
should inform the office at once and then proceed with solutions.
- do
not transport the children with private vehicles.
- not
move students to another vehicle without authorization.
- not
leave the bus unattended, while the children are on board.
- not
leave the keys in the ignition at any time unless if they are sitting in the
driver’s seat.
- not
leave the bus doors open at any time.
- not
allow students to leave the bus and call others from homes.
- not
allow strangers on the bus while transporting the students.
- make
sure buses are clean at all times.
- be
in charge of the bus cleanliness and maintenance.
- shave,
shower, brush their teeth and use deodorant daily.
- wear
socks and shoes; " no sandals” are permitted.
The bus
supervisor must:
- sit
parallel to the door with the students.
- provide
help for the students to go on and off the bus.
- plan
the seating arrangement for the students according to their routing.
- take
action in case of behavior problems.
- report
any problem at once to the Head of Non Academic Affairs.
- abide
by all safety rules.
- make
sure to maintain the dress code regulation and the hygienic standards.
- be
patient.
- help
prevent conflict between and among students.
Evacuation Steps and Fire Safety
Measures
Students must evacuate if:
- alarm bell rings.
- informed by teacher in class or on duty: e.g. if fire/emergency has
caused the electric system to break down: Staff will be sent to all areas of
the school with a message to evacuate.
Students
must:
- follow teachers’ directions.
- move in silence.
- move in single line BY THE WALL out of designated exits of building.
- not to go to the lockers or use the restrooms.
- inform staff on duty if they suspect any missing friends.
- gather at the "back" of the designated area to permit the movement
of others along the path with safety.
- once in final location, remain with their group to facilitate the
attendance.
- be gathered in rows of 5, in a way to allow the teachers to circulate around
their groups.
During Recess
Should an evacuation occur during a break time, again the alarm/bell will ring
continuously in the playground.
- Students are to move in the playground to the areas previously designated.
- Teachers should meet their students in the appropriate places and check that
all students are present.
- Maintenance staff should proceed to their responsibilities
- Floor wardens should proceed with their duties and make sure all students
have evacuated the building and closed all doors and windows.
- Teachers are asked to use their judgment to decide if they need to take
charge, whether they are assigned or not.
Once students and staff evacuate and leave a
building, they may not re-enter until authorized to do so.
Evacuation Steps and Earthquake Safety
Measures
What to Do in Case of
Earthquakes
If an
earthquake strikes, every person must remain calm and take appropriate actions
in order to minimize damage.
Action
Taken for Earthquakes
Remember to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
To
ensure physical safety
- remain calm and move away from furniture, glass windows, and light fixtures.
- seek shelter under a sturdy desk or table.
- put out any immediate fires and shut off the main circuit breaker.
- secure an escape route.
- keep the door open to ensure a clear exit.
- obtain accurate information from TV or radio.
When
evacuating
- do not rush out of the building; watch out for falling objects.
- evacuate on foot
- carry basic necessities if possible.
- watch for aftershocks.
Evacuation Steps and Lock-down Safety Measures
If an
intrusion, civil unrest, or any unexpected event with immediate safety
implications takes place, announce a lock-down through the PA system or by
utilizing the school bell in a specified manner.
Reasons for a lock-down to be initiated
- An out of control student or staff member who is a threat to the
safety of our students, staff, or himself/herself
- Someone who has a gun or weapon
- An intruder (could be an attempted kidnapping)
- Hazardous chemical outside the building
- A weather related event
Persons who can call a lock-down
- School Personnel
- Law Enforcement
Principal will
remain with the students and teachers. The Principal and Heads of Sections (or
floor wardens) would communicate via the walkie-talkie or mobile phones to make
critical decisions while the students are locked down.
Classroom
teachers are to
- Glance outside the room to direct
any students or staff members in the hall into the room immediately.
- Bolt all doors with furniture or
lock the door (only the teacher is privy to knowing the key location).
- Close the windows and curtains.
- Look for the safe corner.
- Turn out lights and fans, and computer
monitors.
- Teachers and students should lie on
the floor, preferably under desks or anything providing protection and should
move away from windows. Students and
teachers are to remain on the floor until further instructions are given.
- Or place students against the wall,
so that the intruder cannot see them looking in the door if the door has a
window in it.
- Keep students quiet.
- Student mobile phones should remain
turned off.
- Staff mobile phones should be set to
silent.
- No one is to answer the door under
any circumstances.
- Remain in this position until "all clear” is
announced.
- After the "all clear” is sounded,
the Principal can authorize the contacting of parents, if appropriate.
Students
and all employees should remain at their location if they are inside a
classroom, office, or any designated area.
Students
and all employees that are present outside a covered area should immediately go
to the nearest classroom or designated area.
N.B. Bolt all doors with furniture or lock where feasible.
Health and Safety Policy during COVID-19
Bus Procedures
Pickup:
·
All
students’ temperatures will be taken and recorded.
·
Students
will be seated in their designated places.
·
Bags
and supplies will be placed next to them.
All buses:
·
will
run at 50% capacity.
·
will
be sanitized twice a day.
·
will
have sanitizers available.
·
Have
thermometers to check students’ temperatures.
·
Will
have an assigned seat for every student.
Students must:
·
wear
their masks at all times (For extra safety, students may wear shields on top of
their masks.)
·
not
eat or drink on the bus.
·
respect
social distancing at all times.
On Campus Procedures
Arrival:
Students must:
·
come
down from the bus one at a time.
·
have
their temperatures taken before coming in.
·
respect
social distancing at all times.
Departure:
Students must:
·
be
asked to sanitize their hands.
·
enter
the bus one student at a time.
·
sit
in their designated places.
·
(Car
students) leave campus upon the arrival of their private transportation.
During the School Day
Students must:
·
wear
their masks at all times (For extra safety, students may wear shields on top of
their masks.) Please note that wearing a shield alone is not acceptable.
·
sanitize
their hands or wash them regularly.
·
respect
social distancing at all times.
·
have
assigned seats.
·
have
their own supplies. No supplies will be shared (hand
sanitizers/alcohol/stationery).
·
be
periodically asked to keep their area clean and sanitized.
·
have
their breaks in classes.
·
have
their books next to them (Lockers will not be utilized in any way.).
·
bring
their own packaged food (The cafeteria will be closed and no vending machines
are available.).
·
not
play contact sports.
Parents and visitors are not allowed to visit the students’ areas.
They may request an appointment to come to the administration office.
Parental Reminders
Students should not come to school:
·
if
they have a temperature of 37.5 and above.
·
if
they have a cough.
·
if
they have a runny nose.
·
If
they lose their sense of taste or smell.
·
if
they have been in contact with anyone who was tested positive for COVID-19
(until they have tested negative).
Note: Please remind your child to sanitize his/her hands frequently
and especially before touching his/her face.
If students are suspected to have COVID-19, they will be moved to
an isolation room, and parents will be notified to come pick up their child.
The school will be cleaned and disinfected regularly. Visuals will
be posted around campus to remind students of the necessary hygiene methods,
and classrooms will observe social distancing when making seating assignments.
P.S. 1) The above rules and regulations
may be adjusted according to changes in the coronavirus in the country.
2) A student who does not wear his/her mask and insists on removing
it while in the company of others will be sent home without any prior warning.