School Etiquette, Safety, and Emergencies

This video addresses issues students in the EDN200 classes need to know prior to their school visitations. It was recorded during the summer EDN200 class of Dr. John Fischetti, Chair of Specialty Studies at UNCW.

The first 6 minutes are blank. Scroll the bar at the top of the media player to 6:18 to begin viewing.

The members of the panel discussion are from left to right Ms. Kristin Jackson, Mr. James McAdams, and Dr. Carol Chase Thomas. Dr. John Fischetti is the discussion facilitator. 

Ms. Kristen Jackson - Assistant Principal at Snipes Elementary School  

Mr. James McAdams - Principal at New Hanover High School

Dr. Carol Chase Thomas - Associate Dean of Watson School of Education

Outline of the Video Clips

I. Professionalism-dress and demeanor (Begins 6:18-14:31)

• Professional dress
• Avoid visible tattoos and piercings
• Punctuality
• Checking in at the school office properly

II. What you should not bring to your school observation (Begins 14:31-22:42)

• Cell phones or beepers
• Any knife, pocket or otherwise
• Any drugs, prescription or otherwise
• Guns

III. Infrequent occurrences you may encounter at schools  (Begins 22:42-39:12)

• Students being restrained
• Hallway altercations
• Public displays of affection

IV. Emergencies  (Begins 39:12-53:35)

• Sick students
• Weather emergencies 
• School lock downs
• Releasing students to parents

V. Frequently Asked Questions (Begins 53:35)

• How to react to things you overhear at school
• Your responsibility to student safety
• How to handle personal questions from students

Closing Comments

We begin this course with discussions of safety and etiquette procedures to make sure that you are prepared for all encounters. Having said that, know that schools are generally safe environments. This is not meant to emphasize the negatives, but rather to prepare you for any unexpected situation that you may encounter.

Remember also that failure to comply to the issues covered in the video will result in your being asked to leave the schools, and you will not be able to make up the school visits later.

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