Trespassing

All visitors must report to the General Office.  The school does not have provisions to entertain student visitors from other schools.  In the event that situations arise in which the mental or physical well being of students or staff are put in jeopardy by trespassers or visitors, school personnel will be supported by the Board in pursing the courses of action available under the Trespass to Property Act. 

Students are not allowed to invite casual visitors onto school property.  If an acquaintance visits, it is the student’s responsibility to direct the visitor to report to the office. Students who cause difficulties at another school will be disciplined by the authorities in their home schools.

Surveillance Cameras

For the protection of students and staff members, Fr. Michael Goetz S. S. has surveillance cameras which monitor the main school building and some sections of the school grounds on a 24 hour basis.

Fire Alarm

When the fire alarm rings, students are expected to leave the building immediately and in an orderly fashion according to the exit outlined on the fire exit signs in each classroom. Students must remain with their class to allow the teacher to take attendance and re-enter the building only if the all-clear signal is given.

Lock Down Alarm

The lock down alarm consists of a P.A. announcement followed by the lock down bell. Students must immediately proceed to the area of the classroom farthest from the door and windows and remain on the floor. Entering and exiting rooms is forbidden during a lock down. All doors must be locked. The lock down ends only when the all clear signal is given by the proper authority.

A situation of heightened security is not a total lock down. It will be announced as a “Hold and Secure.”  In such a case, normal activities will continue in the school and all exterior doors will be locked preventing entrance from the outside.

Evacuation

If an evacuation of the school becomes necessary, the meeting and staging area will be Christ the King Church across the street from the school. The default location will be Bishop Scalabrini School on Central Parkway.