What should you do?
Codes
Who is responsible for...?
Suicide and Loss
Random
100
A student in your class has just told you that he is having a bad day and does not want to live anymore. He is moping around the classroom, is off task, and not following directions to prepare his materials for class. He is a tattletale and is frequently caught “stretching the truth” in conversations with peers and adults. He is not prepared for today’s math quiz and you suspect this is the cause of his behavior. Which of the following actions should you take? a. Supply the parents with a list of agencies for referral, follow up as needed. b. Call 911, evacuate classroom, call principal from classroom intercom. c. Talk to mentor teacher, document actions taken by school personnel, submit to media outlet. d. Listen with empathy, gather information, give no promises of confidentiality, involve guidance counselor.
D
100
Weather safety, bad weather imminent, take cover now
What is code W-Red?
100
In a code E, level 2, who takes concerns to the office?
Who is "the teacher"?
100
Coordinates with local grief counselors in the event of a suicide or loss at the school
Who is the guidance counselor?
100
Every time there is an emergency-- weather, lock down, explosive device, fire drill, etc.-- the teacher should always have THIS with him/her.
What is the grade book / attendance cards?
200
The principal announces “Code E” on the school’s intercom system. You should: a. Use your cell phone to call 911. b. Make a visual check of your area and send this information to the front office. c. Evacuate classroom, taking roll book and “red/green” card. d. Turn off lights and silence students in the classroom.
B
200
Partial Lockdown
What is Code L- yellow?
200
Answers questions from reporters / media personnel
Who is the District Crisis Coordinator? or Who is Andy Johnson?
200
Following a loss, teachers should identify students who may be affected and submit their names to one of these 3 individuals
Who are the guidance counselor, administrators, or crisis team members?
200
true or false If your students are at lunch during an emergency code, you have to go get them and transport them back to your classroom immediately.
What is false?
300
You notice a student has left your classroom and has not returned for several minutes. The student took the pass said she was going to the restroom. Which action should you take first? a. Notify the principal. b. Call 911. c. Send someone to see if the student is still in the restroom. d. Leave your classroom to look for the student.
C
300
Explosive device(s) warranting immediate evacuation.
What is Code E level 3?
300
If you get a bomb threat via a phone call, you notify this person
Who is your supervisor? IMMEDIATELY.
300
True or False Following a loss, it is okay for teachers to postpone or reschedule tests, even if this breaks the continuity of instruction.
What is true?
300
The code when a lock down, fire alarm, or weather emergency is finished
What is "all clear"?
400
During a science lab activity, a chemical splashes into a student’s eye. What should you do first? a. Promptly render first aid, using the lab safety guidelines provided in your classroom; send for assistance. b. Call the student’s parents and recommend treatment by his family physician. c. Use your cell phone to call 911. d. Evacuate the classroom and contact Florida Poison Information Center.
A
400
Weather issues are possible, be alert and prepared.
What is code w- yellow?
400
Responsible for taking roll and carefully monitoring assigned students in an evacuation?
Who is the teacher?
400
True or false After students have been identified as "struggling" or "needing assistance" following a suicide or loss at the school, your job as a teacher is done.
What is false? Should daily review "absentee" list for "at risk" students.
400
In the event of a code e, the one device that is strictly prohibited is a
What is a cell phone?
500
A tornado has struck the school building during the school day. Your students are not injured, but there is a large hole in your classroom wall and debris is scattered everywhere. What should you do first? a. Run to the office; have office personnel call all parents. b. Calm students and account for all class members by taking roll. c. Speak to a newspaper reporter at the scene so he may reassure parents that students are safe. d. Check other classrooms on your hall to make sure teachers and students are safe.
B
500
Full and immediate lockdown.
What is code L- red?
500
The first person notified if you suspect a student is potentially suicidal
Who is the principal or appointed designee?
500
True or false The first person the teacher contacts if s/he suspects a student is suicidal is the parents.
What is false? Guidance counselor
500
Your crisis emergency plan and flip chart should be posted in your classroom in this location
What is "by the classroom door"?
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