SAFETY AND SECURITY
The safety of our students is our utmost priority. Students have a responsibility to assist the school faculty and
staff in maintaining a safe environment.
SAFETY FIRST! It’s OK to tell!
Safety in our schools has the utmost consideration every day. Unfortunately, the ills of society have spread to
our schools thus making our concerns and awareness even greater. To ensure a safe school, we all have to
watch, look, and listen. At any time you are aware of safety issues involving weapons, drugs, violence, or
unauthorized persons on our campus, please report that immediately to a faculty member. All possible efforts
will be made to keep your involvement confidential as we investigate your report.
State Department of Education Safety Hotline: 1-800-SAY-STOP
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
The Cobb County School District maintains a Department of Public Safety with a police officer assigned to
each high school campus. This certified law enforcement officer is available to students during the school day
and is also on-duty at many school events and functions. His office is located in the Main Office. He can be
reached at 678-594-8104 ext. 007.
FIRE DRILLS
Fire drills will be held monthly (except November and February) with an additional drill during the first two
weeks of school. Evacuation routes are posted in all rooms. When the fire alarm sounds, students are to line up
quietly and file out of the building to the designated areas where their teacher will take roll. If the alarm rings
during a class change or during students’ lunch period, students are to leave the building by the nearest exit.
TORNADO DRILLS
Tornado drills will be held during the first two weeks of school and in lieu of fire drills during November and
February. When a tornado watch is announced, students will move to their assigned area and await further
instructions. If a tornado warning is issued, all students and staff members will assume the "duck and cover”
position until the signal for “all clear” is sounded.
OTHER EMERGENCY DRILLS will be held as directed by the county.
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