Student Safety Tips

Safety tips for students

Student Safety Tips

• Know and follow the school's safety policies
• If you walk to school, walk with a friend or family member
• If you drive to school, always secure your vehicle
• Carry your keys in your hand when walking to your car
• Never carry large sums of money with you
• Always tell your parents where you plan to be before and after school
• Make sure that your emergency contact information at school is updated
• Report all suspicious activity, whether on or off campus
• Immediately report any information about a student with weapons
• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Be familiar with the general layout of the buildings and walkways (walk around campus during the day to familiarize yourself)
• Walk in groups and say in well lit areas
• Avoid high risk situations and seek help from an adult if you find yourself in a situation that makes you uncomfortable
• Refuse to participate in negative or criminal behavior
• Follow instructions of school employees, law enforcement officials, or other emergency response personnel
• Refrain from teasing, bullying, and harassing other students and be tolerant of their differences