School Safety: Standard Response Protocol

Our school has adopted the Standard Response Protocol from the I Love U Guys Foundation. The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is then followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders.

The SRP is based on the following actions:

• Hold
• Secure
• Lockdown
• Evacuate
• Shelter

SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol. You can familiarize yourself with the common language by referencing the attached pdf. Students learn the five actions with their teachers in these first few weeks of school and practice it multiple time throughout the year.

What will TCGIS Communicate to me?

How will TCGIS Communicate to Me?

Low Impact

A low impact event is one that poses no or minimal risk to the safety of students. There are no disruptions to regular school activities, and the incident is an isolated one that does not impact more than a handful of students. 
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Example: ​A small disturbance or fight.

Moderate Impact

A moderate impact event is one that poses a moderate risk to students. Results in some disruption to school activities such as a change of schedule, or cancellation of some activities.
Examples: A gas leak, a walk-out, severe weather, etc

High impact

​A high impact event is an incident that poses a significant risk to the safety of students. This could result in a significant disruption to school activities, change of schedule, evacuation, cancellation of activities, generally impacts many students.

Low Impact

Communication Method: Phone call and/or follow-up email from teacher or admin to parents of students directly involved.

NOTE: Not every misbehavior incident will warrant a notification response. 

Moderate Impact

Communication Method: Phone call or email communication from school admin to parents of students directly involved. Email to all parents in class, grade level, or school (preserving privacy of students involved)

May include: Posted Message on school website.

High IMpact

Communication Method: Phone or text message communication from admin, email to all parents (preserving privacy of students involved), posted message on school & district website, social media posts.

Visitors, Deliveries, Student Drop-Off

how do i enter tcgis during school hours?

For all student pickup and drop-off, as well as for visitors and deliveries, please use Door 1. For safety reasons, the playground door is no longer accessible during school hours. If you need to enter the school, you must come through Door 1, located off the parking lot. To enter, use the intercom on the post just outside the door. Press the button, identify yourself to the front office staff, and they will grant you access. 

Walking pick up Expectations

For safety, all K-1 Walking Pickup students must be checked out by a staff member on the playground. If your child is not checked out, we will follow up with you via text. This process ensures that each student goes home with their designated adult at pickup

Dogs and pets in the school yard

Please remember that dogs and other pets are not permitted on the TCGIS playground. This helps us ensure a safe environment for students and staff, and keeps our schoolyard clean and enjoyable for everyone.

Drills

​In accordance with Minnesota State Law, TCGIS is required to conduct a minimum of five lockdown drills, five fire drills, and one severe weather drill. Families are notified in advance of our lockdown drills. For students, the main message during the lockdown drills is to remain calm and quiet and follow the instructions of their classroom teachers. Procedures involve locking classroom and entrance doors and moving children to the least visible areas in the room.

Bus Safety

All students receive bus safety training at the beginning of the school year. Students who are enrolled in TCGIS bus transportation will additionally do a bus evacuation drill. Click here to see the TCGIS Bus Safety Curriculum.