Southmoor Elementary
School Safety Procedure
Dear Southmoor Community,
In order to keep you, our students, and our school safe, please be guided with the following:
Entry Doors: Only Authorized individuals should be in the building. Visitors should enter the main entry door buzzed by the office personnel. They will need to wear a visitor badge when in the building. If you see someone who does not wear a visitor badge, please direct them to the office or inform the office.
Visitors in the Classroom: Only pre-arranged visitors are allowed in the classroom. These may include classroom presenters, speakers, and parent readers. Any other visitors are not allowed in the classroom.
Student Personal Belongings: It is the student's responsibility to secure their personal belongings. Students should not bring any items such as games, jewelry, money, etc. If the student decides to bring any of these items to school, the student needs to have the plan to secure them as we do not take responsibility for any loss in the building.
Cell Phone and Smart Watches: Students are not allowed to use cell phones or smart watches during school hours as this impacts their focus for learning. If they need to contact their parents, they can use the classroom or office phones. If students choose to bring cell phones to school, they should stay in their backpacks and should not be taken out until the school day ends.
Technology: Every student is responsible for their own district issued device by making sure they are secured and charged in order to use them efficiently for learning. Any lost technology will be reported to the school and appropriate fees for lost or broken technology will be assessed and communicated to the families.
Bikes and Scooters: Talk to your student about securing their bikes or scooters. We will lock all the gates to secure these items. There is no security camera in the bike rack area to trace any theft or other untoward situations. The school will not be responsible for any lost or stolen equipment.
Caps, Hats, and Hoodies: Remind your students of the proper dress code in the building. Students are not allowed to wear hats, or caps or have their hoodies on while in the learning environment. They may be able to wear these items when they are outside for outdoor activities.
Southmoor’s safety and security is a collective responsibility of leaders, families, staff, and students. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and partnership.
In service of the most important person in the world - YOUR CHILD,
Jonell Pineda
Principal