School Lockdown information

Dear Somerset Davie Parents and Community:

 

During a lockdown, all students and staff must remain in their classrooms or office. All doors and windows are locked and no one is permitted to leave; and just as important, no one is allowed onto the campus, including parents. Please know that when police activity occurs near a school, the best place for your child to be is on school grounds. Particular attention is provided by the Broward Sheriffs Office as well as the Broward Schools Special Investigative unit when these situations arise.

As you can imagine, lockdowns generally result in heightened tensions at a school site. Should a lockdown occur at our school, for whatever reason, we ask for your cooperation and patience as we manage the situation in a calm and most importantly safe manner. You should know that all of our staff receive emergency training each year and we routinely go over emergency procedures and conduct safety drills.

If the lockdown appears that it will last for an extended period of time, or go beyond dismissal time, school staff will do its best to notify parents, as students will not be allowed to leave the campus until recommended by the appropriate authorities. We will do this by telephone as well as through alerting the media. Should there be a lockdown or an emergency, you may be required to pick your child up from school or another designated safe area, once it is determined that it is safe to do so. When picking up your child, you will be required to present proper identification. The reunification spot will be publicized to the media, as well as provided to you by phone.

 

Please do not hesitate to call us at (954)584-5528 if you have any questions. Our goal is for you to have as much information now so that if the time ever comes, you are prepared and able to help us ensure your child's and your own safety.