Yellow Card
Lockdown Procedures
Threat of potential danger

• Announcement: “Secure your classroom. Follow all lockdown procedures on the yellow card.”

• Close and lock classroom door

• Do not allow student to leave the room unless directed by the administration/police

• Stay away from windows and doors

• Take attendance. Hold list until requested

• Explain to students the potential for danger

• Do not call the office for information

• Follow all direction of administration/police

• Be prepared to stay in “lockdown for and extensive period of time.

• Ignore all bells

• Continue with lessons

 

Red Card
Emergency Response Procedures
Danger is imminent
(person seen on property threatening the use of a dangerous weapon)

• Announcement: “We have an emergency situation (give specific location). Follow procedures on the red card.”

• Close and lock door

• Turn off all lights. Pull shades

• Gather everyone in the corner of the room. Remain quiet

• Do not go out of the room searching for students

• Do not answer the door

• Stay in the room until evacuated by the police