How to Behave In a School Lock Down
When a lockdown is called, go into hiding immediately and follow all instructions from a teacher or administrator., Tell a teacher immediately if you know anyone who is doing this as a joke., Lock the door however you can., There are two types of...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: When a lockdown is called
Student lies may cause other schools in the area to go into severe lockdown. , Whether it's putting a chair against the door or using a key.
Make sure you can still escape quickly in case there is a fire or other dangerous situation in the area where you are locked down. , The principal will usually say which one it is.
In a soft lockdown, you can continue your classroom activity, but you keep the door locked and should not leave the room.
In a hard lockdown you must do any thing to make it look like nobody is inside, most of which are included in this article.
A soft lockdown is sometimes called a lockout. , Turn off lights.
This way, it will make the room seem empty from the outside. , Cupboards, windowless rooms, and cubicles are all good places. , Make sure it's not an office or off-limits room. , Don't make any noise at all. , Try not to laugh, cough, or sneeze. , Do not open the door for anyone. ,, Do not cry and do not trust anyone you don't know (except police, fire-fighters, detectives or anyone else in authority.
You are expected to follow their orders without question, even if it may appear to increase the danger you face). , The offender could possibly sabotage the wireless communications between cellphones and read messages and other data being sent and received.
This could result in the offender finding out where you are.
It can also worry other friends and family members to know you are in a lockdown.
Text them after the threat is over, and say you are okay. , It was probably set off by the offender to trick you into coming out of hiding.
If you smell smoke, or there is a real fire, then it may be necessary to evacuate.
Your teacher or principal will tell you what to do in the event of a real fire. , This code will be different from school to school.
Do not come out of hiding if the all clear message is incorrect.
This could mean that the offender could be making your principal or administrator say it to trick you into coming out of hiding. -
Step 2: go into hiding immediately and follow all instructions from a teacher or administrator.
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Step 3: Tell a teacher immediately if you know anyone who is doing this as a joke.
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Step 4: Lock the door however you can.
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Step 5: There are two types of lockdowns
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Step 6: soft and hard lockdowns.
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Step 7: Close the windows and put the blinds down.
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Step 8: Try to find a place where no one can see you.
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Step 9: Get into the nearest room if you are not in one.
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Step 10: Pull your feet up on the toilet and lock the door if you are in the bathroom.
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Step 11: Don't talk or make any movements.
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Step 12: Stay where you are until someone comes around and unlocks the door for you.
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Step 13: Have a teacher call and get a police officer over immediately if police did not investigate the school.
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Step 14: Stay calm.
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Step 15: Stay Off Your Cellphone
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Step 16: or even better
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Step 17: put your phone in Airplane Mode!
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Step 18: If the fire bell rings
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Step 19: do not come out of hiding.
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Step 20: Come out of hiding when the CORRECT 'All Clear' code is received.
Detailed Guide
Student lies may cause other schools in the area to go into severe lockdown. , Whether it's putting a chair against the door or using a key.
Make sure you can still escape quickly in case there is a fire or other dangerous situation in the area where you are locked down. , The principal will usually say which one it is.
In a soft lockdown, you can continue your classroom activity, but you keep the door locked and should not leave the room.
In a hard lockdown you must do any thing to make it look like nobody is inside, most of which are included in this article.
A soft lockdown is sometimes called a lockout. , Turn off lights.
This way, it will make the room seem empty from the outside. , Cupboards, windowless rooms, and cubicles are all good places. , Make sure it's not an office or off-limits room. , Don't make any noise at all. , Try not to laugh, cough, or sneeze. , Do not open the door for anyone. ,, Do not cry and do not trust anyone you don't know (except police, fire-fighters, detectives or anyone else in authority.
You are expected to follow their orders without question, even if it may appear to increase the danger you face). , The offender could possibly sabotage the wireless communications between cellphones and read messages and other data being sent and received.
This could result in the offender finding out where you are.
It can also worry other friends and family members to know you are in a lockdown.
Text them after the threat is over, and say you are okay. , It was probably set off by the offender to trick you into coming out of hiding.
If you smell smoke, or there is a real fire, then it may be necessary to evacuate.
Your teacher or principal will tell you what to do in the event of a real fire. , This code will be different from school to school.
Do not come out of hiding if the all clear message is incorrect.
This could mean that the offender could be making your principal or administrator say it to trick you into coming out of hiding.
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