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 .