General Response Protocol (GRP)

What is the purpose of the General Response Protocol (GRP) as outlined in the document?

• To provide a set rules for students and staff during an emergency inside the school building

• To outline the initial response to a variety of conditions that may occur inside or outside of a school building

• To meet requirements of NYS Education Law and Chancellor’s Regulations related to school safety and positive school culture and climate

Which action is initiated with the announcement "Attention: This is a Shelter-In. Secure the exit doors."?

• Evacuate

• Lockdown

• Shelter-In

• Soft Lockdown

What is the difference between a Shelter-In and a Lockdown?

• A Shelter-In involves evacuation of the building, while a Lockdown does not.

• A Shelter-In secures the building perimeter and locks all outside doors, while a Lockdown implies imminent danger and no one will engage in sweep activity.

• A Shelter-In is for missing student while a Lockdown is for specific directions from school officials.

What is expected of students during a Lockdown?

• To continue with their regular school activities quietly

• To evacuate the building in an orderly fashion

• To remain quiet and out of sight of any corridor windows

• To assist in securing the building doors

Who is responsible for implementing each GRP Action until first responders arrive?

• Only the school principal and designated staff

• Only the first responders when they arrive

• All staff, students, and visitors

• Only the School Safety Agents

What does a soft lockdown imply according to the GRP Summary of Staff and Student Response?

• There is an identified imminent danger to the school campus.

• There is no identified imminent danger to the school campus.

• All individuals must evacuate the building immediately.

• Only School Safety Agents will mobilize at the designated command post.

During a hard lockdown, what are teachers trained to do first?

• Take attendance and account for missing students.

• Move away from sight and maintain silence.

• Conduct business as usual.

• Lead students to evacuation locations.

What is the initial alert during a fire for staff and students to initiate an evacuation?

• The "All Clear" message.

• A repeated announcement over the PA system.

• The fire alarm system.

• A specific direction from the school safety agents.

What should teachers do with students' belongings during an evacuation?

• Allow students to Take them.

• Leave them behind and form a single file line.

• Allow students to put them in a secure location prior to leaving the building.

In the event of a Shelter-In, what are students and staff instructed to do until the "All Clear" message is received?

• Evacuate the building immediately.

• Secure the exit doors.

• Remain inside the building.

• Conduct business as usual outside the building.