An important survey by George Barna shows

that safety is the top concern when parents

are looking at a Christian school for their

children .

TOP TEN QUESTIONS

PARENTS SHOULD ASK

ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY

TOP TEN QUESTIONS PARENTS SHOULD ASK ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY

Parents look for  safe physical ,

emotional and spiritual environments .    

Physical Safety

Do you have security measures in place?  1This includes locked entrances , security cameras ,

identification badges for visitors and school

employees .  

What procedure do you use if an intruder

were to come onto campus or into the

buildings? 

2

Consider this procedure as ranging from a possible

low threat to a high threat - an unidentified person

to an active shooter .

TOP TEN QUESTIONS PARENTS SHOULD ASK ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY

Emotional Safety

What do you do to prepare for natural

disasters and fire? 3

Consider the frequency of dril ls and whether there

is an administrative review for assessment and

improvement .

How do you define and handle bullying? 4

What is your school community like? 5Teachers and staff should know the children .

Does the school have a plan for correction and

teaching when bullying takes place?

TOP TEN QUESTIONS PARENTS SHOULD ASK ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY

Spiritual Safety

Do older and younger children connect

socially? 6

What happens when a child asks

questions pertaining to personal faith? 7

Is my child allowed to talk about doubts

or fears? 8

There should be programs in place to promote

unity among children of varying ages .

Teachers and administrators should have

understanding for students who are in the process

of working out their faith .

Staff members should be tuned in to changes in

students ' emotions as well as changes in habits and

preferences .

TOP TEN QUESTIONS PARENTS SHOULD ASK ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY

Does the school have cyberspace

protections? 10

Consider firewalls , location disabling , and

protected passwords .

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Are phones allowed

in the classrooms

or in the school?

9

Cyber Safety

Guidelines should be in

place so that students

are not distracted .