Chapter J - Emergency Response

Part 2.0 Emergency Drill Scripts

Section 2.3 Lockdown Drill Script

Policy Statement:

Lockdown Drill

Staff and students - this is a lock-down drill.  If this were an actual lock-down emergency, the police would already have been notified, and all exterior doors would be closed and locked. It is very important to remain calm during a lock-down.

At this time, all students and staff should immediately enter the nearest classroom and lock the door.  The first priority in a lock-down is to get out of the hall or common areas and into a locked classroom as quickly as possible.  Do not attempt to leave a locked room for any reason during a lock-down.

Staff members, please take roll and place the green cover over the window in your door. If you have any missing or extra students in your room, please place the red cover over the window in your door. You now have a few moments to take roll and place the appropriate window cover color over the window in your door. Once you have finished placing the correct color over the window in your door, please close the blinds on all windows. Please turn off the lights and the thermostat in your rooms now. Your Audio Enhancement microphones also need to be turned off.

Students, silently walk to an exterior wall and sit on the floor with your back to the wall. Your teacher can show you an exterior wall. Students and teachers should remain as calm and silent as possible.

Administrators will determine whether or not it is safe to check bathrooms and other unlocked areas, and escort students to locked classrooms.  It is very important to remain calm during a lock-down, to prevent an intruder from knowing where you are.

This drill demonstrates the most severe response to a lock down situation. There are various situations that would require a lock down. Some are environmental, others are dangers posed by dangerous people or items in the area, or even in the school building. As each situation is different, you would receive instructions over the intercom about any exceptions to what we have just practiced.

Teachers, please set your thermostat fan to "automatic" at this time. Please uncover the window on your door. You may then turn on your lights and microphone.

Thank you for your cooperation during this Lock-down Drill. This concludes this drill.