Emergency Information

Below are some important things to know if there is a disaster during school hours: 

• In the event of an emergency DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. An instant alert system (School Messenger) will communicate to parents/guardians.

• Each emergency presents a unique set of variables, which will be evaluated prior to a decision to use School Messenger. Those variables include nature of emergency, time of emergency, estimated duration of emergency, impact on immediate safety of students, direction given by law enforcement and emergency services agencies, and others. The school's highest priority is to first evaluate and respond to the emergency and ensure the immediate safety of students; and then to notify parents/guardians if the individual emergency dictates.

• School Messenger’s accuracy is dependent on making sure all information is up-to-date in the school central database. Any adjustments in your contact information can be made by contacting the school office. It is important to keep your contact information up-to-date at all times, even changes in email addresses.

• When you receive a message from School Messenger, please regard it as very important. The caller id will be the school’s main number (985) 674-2466. Don't hang up. If you pick up the voicemail at a later time, listen to the entire message. Do not call the school office. If it is an emergency notification, it will include instructions.

• In the event of a tornado, fire, or other emergency, official media announcements are made on radio station WWL-87 AM and local television channels.  School Messenger messages will be sent. Make sure your contact information is current. 

STUDENT RELEASE GENERAL GUIDELINES

Do Not Drive on Campus - School campuses must be clear of cars to allow for emergency vehicles. Park your car safely nearby and walk to school. Do not leave your car in the street where it will block other cars or emergency vehicles.

Tornado - If buildings are unsafe to re-enter, CHILDREN WILL REMAIN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF SCHOOL AUTHORITIES until parents or designated responsible adults can pick them up. Students will only be released to a parent or guardian as listed on their emergency card.

Student Pick-up Locations – Pick-up may be at any of the following Outdoor Student Release areas depending on the nature of the emergency:

• Gray Insurance Company: 1225 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA  70471 (On left side of school when entering from West Causeway Approach)

• Fontainebleau Subdivision Country Club

• Rouses Supermarket: 4350 LA-22, Mandeville, LA  70471 

Bring Identification - You must bring Picture ID to identify yourself for release of any student to your care. Do not attempt to remove your child or any other child from school without having signed the emergency release form at the Student Release area.

The objectives of the Emergency Preparedness Plan are as follows:

• To arrange for a calm and efficient plan for parents to retrieve their children from school, if necessary;

• To minimize injuries and loss of life of students and personnel and to insure their safety and protection if an emergency occurs during school hours;

• To provide for maximum use of school personnel and school facilities.

Emergency at School - Should an emergency occur while the children are at school, the following actions will be implemented by personnel, depending on type of emergency as specified in our plan:

• In event of tornado, students will be moved into safe areas away from windows.

• After event and if necessary, students will evacuate to assigned area on back playground.

• Students will stay in assigned playground area while teachers take roll and report missing students.

• Certain teachers will report for assigned special duties (e.g. first aid or search and rescue). Otherwise teachers remain with class and provide student supervision.

• Basic first aid will be administered.

• If school buildings are declared unsafe to re-enter by the Principal, students will be dismissed.

• Dismissed students will only be released to a parent or guardian as listed on their emergency card.

Food and Water Supply - In the event that children need to remain on campus for several hours after an emergency, we have a basic supply of water and food.

Emergency Release Forms - If you are unable to reach the school, personnel will care for your child until you can safely get there. In order to assist staff in the safe caring for your child, be sure you have filled out, signed and returned the "Emergency Release Form". If there is any special medical information the school should know about, please record it clearly and notify the school office if there are any significant changes.

Evacuation From Immediate Area - Conditions may be such that it is necessary to remove students from the immediate area. An instant alert system (School Messenger) will communicate to parents/guardians, when possible, the location of students. A notice will also be posted on the front door of the school with the location of the students.  

Have a Family Emergency Plan - You and your family are encouraged to develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan for your home. Please take a moment to review www.ready.go/make-a-plan  for essential information. Also, access information that covers best practices for families preparing for different emergencies at home at at www.ready.gov/kids/parents.

Below is the form that will be required to fill out in order to pick up student(s) from an emergency evacuation location.

Student Emergency Release Form