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Safety is of the utmost importance and we will practice different drills throughout the school year to ensure that we are prepared in the event of an emergency. All school districts throughout San Mateo County use The Big Five as their emergency preparedness plan. It consists of five ACTIONS that can take place in the event of an emergency:

  • Shelter in Place
  • Drop, Cover and Hold On
  • Secure Campus
  • Lockdown/Barricade
  • Evacuation

Students will learn about The Big Five from their classroom teachers prior to any of the drills being conducted. Lockdown/Barricade drills are not practiced with students.

Resources related to The Big Five can be found here.