SCHOOL SAFETY 

Our #1 goal is to ensure that St. James  Elementary is a SAFE environment for our Dolphins. To do this, we follow certain safety procedures and hold a variety of safety drills throughout the year.

All SJE students will walk through a weapons detection system daily. The weapon detection system utilizes advanced technology to identify and alert school administrators to the presence of concealed weapons upon entry to school. 

SJE also requires that all students who choose to carry a backpack use a clear backpack.

Safety drills enhance school safety by allowing students and staff to understand proper emergency procedures outside of a crisis situation.

What drills will our Dolphins participate in throughout the school year?

Fire Drill: Students and staff practice exiting the building in case of a fire.

Tornado Drill: Students and staff take a safety position lining up along an interior wall or the safest area, in case of a tornado.

Earthquake Drill: Students and staff DROP, COVER and HOLD ON, getting under a table or desk if one is near, in case of an earthquake.

Intruder Drill: Our school has adopted the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol. You can learn more from this Standard Response Protocol Handout for Parents.