Safety Information

Roseville City School District
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Safety Information

Our district is committed to the safety of our students and staff, and we are continually focused on making safety a priority. Read through the information on this page to learn more about our comprehensive approach to school safety. 

School Safety Plans

Roseville City School District is committed to the safety of our students and staff, and we are continually focused on making safety a priority. Read through the information on this page to learn more about our comprehensive approach to school safety. 

Emergency Protocols

To continually provide a safe environment for students and staff and effectively respond to emergencies, RCSD uses the five actions from the Standard Response Protocol from the I Love U Guys Foundation. These same actions used in all RCSD schools are also used in Roseville Joint Union High School District schools. Using the common language from the actions will provide consistency for staff and students and for the first responders in our community.

These procedures are introduced to staff and students through training and drills. Drill practice is done in a non-threatening way for staff and students to practice the actions. The idea is muscle memory is created through practice, so our brain knows how to respond during an actual emergency.

The five actions include: Evacuate, Secure, Lockdown, Shelter, and Hold. The language is provided to help you understand the school procedures and the knowledge to review these at home with your child.

Evacuate

This action moves students and staff from one location to another. Most commonly this would be used for a fire.

Secure

This action protects students and staff from a threat outside of the campus and we want the perimeter of our school secured. No one is in or out at this time.

Lockdown

This action protects students and staff from a threat inside our campus and organizes the students behind locked doors and out of sight.

Shelter

This action protects students and staff from extreme weather conditions. Most commonly this is used for earthquakes.

Hold

This action helps clear the hallways and common areas. This may not be needed at sites. Most commonly used if halls needed to be cleared for a medical emergency.

If an emergency should occur during school hours, RCSD will send out ongoing and timely information to parents/guardians.

  • Parents/guardians should not call the school. The telephone lines must be open for emergency calls.
  • Parents/guardians should also not immediately drive to the school. Access to the school would be for emergency personnel only.
  • RCSD will provide parents/guardians with clear directions about an incident and unification as accurate information is available.

Drills and Preparedness

In compliance with the State of California, RCSD conducts the following required safety drills each school year:

Fire Drills (Evacuation Drill)

One drill is conducted monthly at each elementary school, and four drills are conducted annually at each middle school to prepare for building evacuations in the event of a fire or similar emergency.

Earthquake Drills (Shelter Drill)

Two drills per year to ensure that students and staff are prepared to shelter in the event of an earthquake.

Lockdown or Secure Drill

One drill per trimester to practice procedures in the event of a threat on or around campus.

Bus Evacuation Drill

One drill annually for students who use school transportation, teaching them how to safely evacuate a bus in an emergency.

Our dedication to comprehensive safety and preparedness ensures that every member of the RCSD community is equipped and ready to respond to emergencies, creating a secure and supportive educational environment.

Communication 

The district will make every effort to provide information regarding emergency situations to families and staff. Emergency situations are often fluid, so the district prioritizes gathering real-time information to provide the most succinct, accurate, and up-to-date information. In an emergency situation, the district will communicate with families via ParentSquare (email, phone, text), as well as district and school websites and social media channels, depending upon the issue.

Report a Safety Concern 

Ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and community is a shared responsibility. RCSD offers several channels for reporting safety concerns, ensuring that everyone can contribute to a secure environment.

Direct Reporting

Concerns can be directly reported to school staff, including teachers, support staff, or any member of the administration. This option allows for staff to gather more information about the incident through direct communication. Meetings can be held in-person, via email, or by phone.

Report a Safety Concern Online/Anonymously (STOPit)

STOPit is a reporting tool that empowers students and families with an easy app and/or online program to safely and anonymously report anything of concern to school officials – from discrimination to threats of violence or self-harm. STOPit empowers students to stand up for themselves and others while giving our schools the insight we need to keep students safe.

With STOPit, students and families can submit anonymous reports containing text, photos, or video. Administrators are then able to manage incidents in a backend management system which provides efficient and powerful investigative tools to our staff, including the ability to message with the reporter, which will allow us to address issues instantly.

Click here to learn more.

Emergency Situations

For immediate threats or emergencies, please call 911. This ensures a prompt response from local law enforcement and emergency services to protect everyone involved.

Visitors/Access to Schools

All visitors will be asked to present a valid state-issued ID, which will be scanned into the Raptor Visitor Management System (RVMS). Upon reading the information, the RVMS will check the national database to identify sexual offenders. Once the entry is approved, RVMS will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of their visit.

This system allows us to track visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools and provide us with a safe, monitored environment for our students and staff. All visitors to the school must be scanned into the system and obtain a visitor badge. The visitor badges must be returned to the office at the conclusion of the visit.

Traffic and Parking Lot Safety 

Pick-up/Drop-off

Awareness is a key part of keeping students safe during pick-up and drop-off times. Be sure to check your surroundings and follow any staff instructions. Contact your school directly to find out more about site-specific traffic procedures. 

Safe Routes to School

Walking or biking to school can improve your student’s health, teach responsibility and independence, and reduce traffic congestion during school drop-offs and pick-ups. RCSD proudly partners with the City of Roseville’s Safe Routes to School program to provide resources that make it safer for students to walk, bike, or take other alternative methods of transportation to school. 

Click here to learn more about Roseville’s Safe Routes initiatives, or contact your school directly to find out specific details. 

Secure Entrances

Each RCSD school has a secure 6 foot fenced perimeter. All access points to the campus are secured during the school day with signs directing visitors they must go to the front office of the school to register as a visitor before they may enter campus. Classroom safe door hardware has been added to all exterior entry doors which allows a door to be locked on the exterior and unlocked for occupants to exit when needed.

Firearm Safety and Awareness

At RCSD, the safety and well-being of our school community are top priorities. Families are encouraged to securely store firearms, using locks and keeping them separate from ammunition. Educating children about the dangers of firearms is also crucial. For further information, see the Firearms Safety Memorandum in the RCSD Annual Family Notice.

Smart Social Online Safety 

Roseville City School District has partnered with Smart Social.com for the 2024-25 school year to provide our families with invaluable resources to ensure your child’s online safety and digital well-being. Register with Smart Social now to gain FREE access to:

  • 450+ On-Demand Resources: Explore a wealth of articles, videos, and guides on social media safety.
  • 54+ Live Family Events: Join live sessions to stay informed and ask questions.
  • Teen-Led Videos: Watch engaging content created by teens, for teens.
  • Weekly Premium Newsletter: Be a Very Informed Parent with the latest online safety tips, social media dangers, dialogue starters and event invites

Parents/guardians must register to get access.

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Conversations About Student Safety

Roseville City School District believes in enhancing student learning by providing an orderly, caring, and nurturing environment in which all students can feel safe and take pride in their school and their achievements. 

Having a conversation with your child about school safety is one way that you can help foster a positive and welcoming environment at your student’s school. Follow the tips on this page for some ideas on how to talk to your child about school safety.

Be Safe

Encourage your child to share any concerns they may have about what they see or overhear with an adult. Let them know that their words help to keep our schools safe. Remember: If you see something, say something. 

Be Kind

Teach your child about the seriousness of jokes about violence or weapons. It’s essential that they understand the potential consequences of such actions, both at school and in their future lives. 

Be Responsible 

Make sure your child knows that items that may pose a threat to students, staff, or district property are not allowed on school grounds. 

When deciding if an item is appropriate for school, consider whether or not it has the potential to pose a threat or danger to the safety of students, staff, or district property, or whether it might substantially disrupt school activities.

Such items include, but are not limited to:

  • Firearms 
  • Tasers
  • Projectile weapons (e.g., slingshot)
  • Imitation firearms (e.g., BB gun, airsoft gun, water gun, etc.)
  • Laser pointers
  • Tear gas (e.g., pepper spray)
  • Items with a bladed edge (e.g., knife, razor, box cutter, etc.)
  • Explosives
  • Lighters/matches
  • Blunt weapons (e.g., billy club, nunchaku, metal knuckle, etc.)
  • Sharp objects

If you are unsure if your child can bring a specific item to school, please contact your school’s staff and they will be able to provide you with further guidance. Encourage your child to reach out to an adult if they have concerns about a student’s words and/or behavior.