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Emergency Procedures

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SAFETY & SECURITY

Emergency Procedures

Newman International Academy prepares students and staff to respond to emergencies with clear, practiced procedures and consistent communication. During any incident, protecting students and staff comes first.

IN AN EMERGENCY

What families can expect

Clear information matters. Newman will share verified updates as quickly as circumstances allow, while campus teams and first responders focus on student safety.

01 · Initial Alert

We will tell you when an emergency is affecting your campus. Depending on the situation, notifications may be sent through ParentSquare by app, text, email, or phone.

02 · Ongoing Updates

We will provide additional information when it is safe and appropriate to do so. Updates may include changes in campus status, instructions for families, or confirmation that the situation has been resolved.

03 · Dismissal or Reunific­ation

If normal dismissal changes, families will receive specific instructions. Students will be released only through the approved process and to a parent, guardian, or authorized adult.

FIVE ACTIONS

Know the action. Follow the directive.

The action name tells you the type of response. The directive tells students and staff what to do next.

Hold

In Your Room or Area. Clear the Halls.

Secure

Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors.

Lockdown

Locks, Lights, Out of Sight.

Evacuate

To the announced location.

Shelter

State the hazard and safety strategy.

WHAT EACH ACTION MEANS

A simpler way to learn the protocol

Instead of presenting five dense columns at once, each action opens only when a family wants more detail. This is easier to scan on desktop and significantly easier to use on a phone.

  • When it is used

    A Hold keeps hallways clear while activity can generally continue inside classrooms or designated areas.

     

    Students

    • Clear the halls and remain in the assigned room or area.
    • Continue normal activity unless directed otherwise.

    Staff

    • Close and lock the door.
    • Account for students and adults.
    • Continue normal activity unless directed otherwise.

  • When it is used

    Secure is used when a threat or hazard is outside the building. People are brought indoors and exterior access is restricted.

     

    Students

    • Return inside the building.
    • Continue normal activity unless directed otherwise.

    Staff

    • Bring everyone indoors and lock exterior doors.
    • Increase situational awareness and account for everyone.

  • When it is used

    Lockdown is used when a threat or hazard may be inside the building and individual rooms need to be secured.

     

    Students

    • Move out of sight.
    • Remain silent.
    • Do not open the door.

    Staff

    • Secure the classroom, turn out the lights, and move out of sight.
    • Account for students and follow trained emergency response procedures.

  • When it is used

    Evacuate moves students and staff from one location to another, either within the building or to a designated location outside it.

     

    Students

    • Follow instructions and move to the announced location.
    • Leave personal items behind when directed.

    Staff

    • Lead students to the designated location.
    • Account for students and adults and report concerns.

  • When it is used

    Shelter is used when students and staff need a specific protective action for an environmental or weather-related hazard.

     

    Students

    • Use the safety strategy announced for the hazard.
    • Follow staff instructions.

    Staff

    • Lead the announced safety strategy.
    • Account for students and adults and report concerns.​​​​​​​

SAFETY CHECK

Three things families can do now

Bring a valid photo ID when visiting campus

Follow campus visitor procedures and check in before entering student areas.

Know the school’s safety and conduct expectations.

Review the Student Handbook and campus procedures with your student.

Keep family contact and pickup inform­ation current

Update ParentSquare and notify your campus office whenever phone, email, address, or authorized pickup information changes.