EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION

SAA utilizes Jupiter as a method of direct communication with parents and guardians. Parents and guardians need to keep in close contact with the school to be informed of important safety and school delay/closure information.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Before volunteering in the classroom, chaperoning on a field trip, coaching a sports team, etc., every prospective volunteer must complete online training and background screening through Verified Volunteers.

SECURITY

SAA exterior doors are kept locked during school hours. SAA classroom doors are configured with a door barricade device. This device allows the door to be locked from within the classroom in seconds without opening the door, using a key, or leaving the classroom. The door cannot be opened from the outside with this device.

Students are not allowed to leave campus during school hours including study hall periods and lunch. Parents picking their children up early must check in at the front office and sign the student out.

CAMERA SURVEILLANCE

SAA employs camera surveillance equipment for security purposes. This equipment may or may not be monitored at any time. Surveillance cameras are for the express use of SAA staff and not for public use. All cameras record video. Six Surveillance cameras in public areas including the high school entrance, parking lot, and covered play area.

STAFF TRAINING AND SAFETY SUPPLIES

SAA staff are trained to assist with emergencies during regular school hours and are certified in CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens. Each classroom is equipped with Standard Response Protocols and a first aid kit.

SAFETY PROCEDURES AND DRILLS

Together with SAA staff, students practice emergency drills monthly throughout the school year. SAA’s safety program includes the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) which is based on four actions: Lockout, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. Students are taught the procedures for the various emergency drills that take place, including weather events, fire, accidents, intruders, and other threats to student safety.

AED (AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR)

SAA has placed an AED in the following locations: in the hallway just before the stairs leading up to the middle school, mounted to the wall, and in the gymnasium. SAA staff are trained to assist with an AED emergency.

STUDENT ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE

Enrolled students are covered through a School-Time Accident Plan with Myers-Stevens & Toohey, which provides coverage secondary to a student’s other health coverage. A claim form with instructions will be provided to the parent/guardian to complete and file with Myers-Stevens & Toohey within 90 days after the date of the accident. It is important to read claim filing instructions carefully to ensure coverage benefits are fully realized.