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RMHS CRISIS INFORMATION
This page was developed in the fall of 1999, to
serve as a communication resource for parents or community members
should an emergency situation occur at Rocky Mountain High School. We
understand that contacting the school during times of crisis or
emergency may be difficult, therefore, we intend to update this page
as quickly as possible following any crisis which necessitates an
emergency meeting of Rocky Mountain's Crisis Response Team. The
information provided on this page will be identical to any
pre-deteremined statement a secretary would be able to make over the
phone during the midst of a crisis.
When no crisis situation is occurring, the
following brief overview of Rocky Mountain's Crisis Response Plan
will be displayed.
Rocky Mountain High School has a detailed
crisis response plan developed by a team of administrators,
counselors, teachers, and support personnel. The Crisis Response Team
meets periodically to review and update this plan.
Poudre School District and Rocky Mountain High School have each
updated many security policies and procedures in response to recent
tragic events in American schools. One of the promises we make to
the public is to do everything we can to provide a safe learning
environment for students. Therefore, Rocky Mountain High School
has an active eight member Crisis Management Team. The team is comprised
of teachers, administrators, SRO, and classified staff. Each classroom
is equipped with a School Activation For Emergencies (S.A.F.E.)
manual. The manual provides instructions for dealing with the foreseeable
crises. The foreseeable crises outlined in the manual are accidental
explosions, serious illness/injury/death of students or staff, fire,
shooting, hazardous spills, intruders, disruptive students, weapons,
power failure and weather emergencies.
Each year the staff undergoes thorough training
and refresher courses designed to give them confidence in handling
these crisis situations. Fire drills are mandated by state law and
one drill will be practiced each semester. We will also practice
"lock down" procedures in the event of dangerous intruders or extreme
weather (tornado) situations. These drills are very serious in nature
and the expectations are for the students to understand the reasons
for employment and comply with directives.
- School and district level mental health
professionals are available in the event of a crisis to help staff
and students deal with the event.
- Statements updating parents to the
available specifics are developed by the administration and sent
home with students when appropriate. Updates may also be provided
on the school information line (416-7003) and school web
site.
- School closures due to weather will be
announced on local radio stations.
- In the event of a long term evacuation
students will be bused to Beattie Elementary School (223-0100).
If you have questions or concerns related to crisis response or
security at Rocky Mountain please contact the administrator of the
Crisis Response Team, Assistant Principal, Brett Larsen at 416-7007.
Updated August 2005
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