CHS Emergency Procedures

Natural Disaster or Act of Violence

During any emergency, emotions run high. When emergencies involve your child, the emotions are more difficult to control.

It will be imperative that you follow directions and help us account for, care for, and safely release students in an orderly and organized manner. School staff will supervise your child until they are released to you or your designated emergency release person listed on our information.

There will be numerous emergency vehicles entering the school grounds. Do not block entrances and exits to the school. Delaying the response of emergency vehicles could truly cost lives. This procedure will take time and patience. Please wait patiently while school staff members work to reunite you and your child as soon as possible.

The type of emergency will determine the location of our Parent Request and Student Release Areas. Our first choice is the Varsity Gym. If we have to change the location due to structural damage or any number of factors, we will communicate that information to you via signs, megaphones, etc.

The following procedure will allow us to release students as quickly and safely as possible:

1. Parents should report to the Parent Request Area; there will be a large sign displayed at the entrance to this area. Our first choice will be the Varsity Gym.

2. Parents need to enter only at the designated door.

3. When the parent enters the Request Area, they will receive a Student Release Form to complete.

4. Find the table corresponding to your child’s grade level and present the Student Release Form along with a photo ID.

5. Your child will be brought to the Release Area.

6. If your child is receiving medical attention, you will be escorted to the Medical Treatment Area.

7. Parent and child will exit the gym through a designated door.