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Safe, Secure, Ready to Learn!

We know your top concern is your child’s safety. We want you to know that’s our top concern, too. That’s why Harmony has implemented a number of education best-practices to keep our schools safe and focused on learning.

Here are 5 ways Harmony is focusing on student safety on your child’s campus

 

#1

911Cellular

911Cellular Rapid Report & Response System

Thanks to our 911Cellular Rapid Report & Response system, any team member can report an emergency at the click of a button from any device in any location, leading to faster response times by campus leadership and, if needed, local emergency responders.

#2

Local Emergency Planning

Each Harmony District has a Safety and Security Committee which meets at minimum three times a year. This committee creates our Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations plans and works towards improving campus safety procedures.

#3

SafetyDrills

Regular Safety Drills

To make sure students and staff are prepared for an emergency should one occur, each Harmony campus takes part in the following safety drills: Secure Campus Drill (1 per year), Lockdown Drill (2 per year), Evacuation (1 per year), Shelter-in-Place Hazmat (1 per year), Shelter-in-Place Weather (1 per year), Door Lock Checks (weekly), Fire Drill (2 per semester).

#4

Security Personnel On Every Campus

Every Harmony Public Schools campus is staffed with a full-time security officer to provide a consistent and visible presence, and respond to security needs should one occur.

#5

E-Cigarette/Vape Detection System

Each campus bathroom is equipped with an e-cigarette “vape” detection system that alerts campus leaders of the presence of these prohibited items on campus.

Harmony Public Schools places the highest priority on the safety of our students and team members.  At HPS we have security cameras, controlled access to buildings, visitor registry, crisis communication, and trained employees to help ensure our students have a safe place to learn.  Emergency response plans are updated yearly and trained to all staff members to make sure our school community knows what to do in a crisis and that situations are communicated in a timely manner.

Crisis Communication

Safety is a priority at Harmony Public Schools and one of our goals is to make sure our community is aware of any safety concerns that may occur on campus.  When a crisis or other safety concern occurs we will communicate directly with our parents through email and text messages.  In order to receive these messages, please check with your child’s campus to make sure your contact information is up to date.

Student's Role in Safety

Student health and safety is a high priority of Harmony Public Schools. Student cooperation is essential to ensuring health and safety. Students should:

  • Avoid conduct that is likely to put the student or other students at risk.
  • Follow the behavioral standards set forth in our Student/Parent Handbook, including the Student Code of Conduct, as well as any additional rules for behavior and safety set by the Principal, teachers, or other school staff.
  • Remain alert to and promptly report safety hazards, such as intruders on campus and threats made by a person toward a student or staff member.
  • Know emergency evacuation routes and signals.
  • Immediately follow instructions from staff members who are overseeing student welfare.

Emergency Planning

Each Harmony District has a Safety and Security Committee which meets at minimum three times a year.  This committee creates our Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations plans and works towards improving campus safety procedures. Parent and community involvement is encouraged.   If you would like to participate, please contact your local HPS Superintendent’s office or speak to your campus administrator for more information.