Safety, Behavior, and Discipline
School Safety
The school has an emergency plan (for campus and local/regional/national disasters).
The school conducts emergency training and drills.
A police officer is on campus during school hours and after-school activities.
What is the school's safety record? _____________________________________________________________
How does the school communicate with parents during emergencies (like lock-downs or emergency closure)? ____________________
How does the school send emergency messages to non-English speaking parents? __________________________________________________________
How does the school prevent and address problems with weapons, vandalism, etc.? ____________________________________________________________
Behavior and Discipline
How does the school:
Teach students become good citizens? _________________________
Enforce the dress code? Are uniforms required? _______________________
Handle students who misbehave? _________________________
Prevent and manage bullying, harassment, and drug/alcohol abuse? Are there programs and policies? ______________________________________
What to Look for During Your School Visit
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Below is a list of things to look for during your school visit. Jot down your impressions, and add comments as you see fit.
Facilities, Inside and Out
Classrooms:
are clean and well-organized.
The desks, white boards, and multimedia equipment are in good condition.
Cafeteria and vending machines offer healthy meals and snacks.
Library:
Has current, well-maintained books and other materials.
Has computers and Internet access (with filtering/monitoring).
Is clean, organized, well-lit, and quiet enough for studying.
The buildings look safe and well-maintained.
The buildings are accessible to people with physical disabilities.
Playground and playing fields (and sports/play structures) look safe and well-maintained.
Note any concerns here: _________________________________________________________________
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