| FISD offers safe, secure campus environments
It is the mission of our schools to provide quality instruction
for our students in a safe and secure environment. We take this
responsibility seriously and continuously strive to prepare ourselves
to respond to our environment.
A Safety Security Audit of Friendswood High School
was conducted last year by the Harris County Dept. of Education
Center for Safe and Secure Schools. The other FISD campuses will
have safety audits completed over the next two years. The audit
consists of a review of policies and procedures, district and
campus emergency plans, access, external security, and internal
security. Recommendations are then made to the administration
for improving safety and security of school.
Annually we review our crisis management plans to ensure
that we are prepared for a variety of emerging situations. District
personnel are in contact with local, state and national law enforcement
and emergency management officials on a regular basis. This allows
us to stay abreast of issues that impact the safety of our children
and staff.
In dealing with state, national or international crises that
might occur, we always balance the need to be informed with the
maturity and developmental levels of our students. In our efforts
to prepare for crisis situations, we will protect our children
from messages and images that will frighten or alarm them.
Please remember that, in the case of a shelter-in-place order,
our doors will remain closed and no one will be allowed in or
out. This includes parents and staff. Students would be released
only after clearance is received from law enforcement or emergency
management officials.
Our electronic newsletter, the eLOOK has been very
successful in getting information to homes and offices in a timely
manner when there is important information to convey. It is our
hope that every household in FISD will sign up for the free newsletter
and enjoy receiving the frequent news as well as emergency information
in their email. The eLOOK joins our website in offering two immediate
ways to receive news.
FISD officials maintain a constant watch on changing weather
conditions. During hurricane season, the administration stays
in contact with emergency management and other city officials
and stand ready to take the necessary actions for the dismissal
of school and the immediate return of students to their homes
if and when such circumstances warrant. The District works closely
with the City's Emergency Management Department to prepare for
severe weather. Occasionally, the threat of severe weather makes
it necessary to dismiss school earlier than usual in order for
buses and cars to be able to travel the normal routes.
Announcements regarding inclement weather and possible dismissal will be made on our website, in our electronic newsletter, and on area radio and television stations. Please listen to the City of Friendswood Information Radio (1650 AM), KTRH (740) and KPRC (950 AM) and watch TV Stations KTRK (13), KPRC-TV (2), KHOU-TV (11), and KRIV (Fox 26), local network affiliated TV stations for announcements concerning the dismissal or cancellation of school or the time when classes will be resumed if such dismissal or cancellation becomes necessary.
Health concerns such as hot weather will be addressed immediately
through the electronic newsletter, the website and local papers.
Once again, I want to thank you for your cooperation in providing
a comforting and encouraging climate for your child. We will
honor our promise to keep you informed as situations arise. It
is our privilege to provide enriching experiences and confident
surroundings for your student.
Sincerely,
Trish Hanks
Superintendent |
