School Safety

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Our primary focus will always be the safety of our learners. We have plans and protocols in place to prepare our schools for various types of situations and to keep our students safe.

Report a Safety Concern

SAFER OHIO SCHOOL TIP LINE
Call or text 844-723-3764
Report online
Available 24/7

This tip line allows students and adults to anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety — whether that involves a threatened mass incident or harm to a single student.

Things to report to the tip line include (but are not limited to):

Bullying incidents;
Withdrawn student behaviors;
Verbal or written threats observed toward students, faculty or schools;
Hazing;
Weapon/suspicious devices on or near school grounds;
Gang related activities;
Unusual/suspicious behavior of students or staff;
Self-harm or suicidal sentiments; and
Any other school safety-related concerns.

Every tip can remain anonymous. School safety analysts may ask for additional information, but the caller can remain secret or leave his or her contact information for later follow-up.

Calls or texts to 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies, and the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) for action and follow up.

See something? Say something!

Additional Resources

Crisis Text Line

Do you need help now?

Text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes.

Any person may need help in coping with a stressful situation. Reach out by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure, and confidential.

The Crisis Text Line is a free, confidential service available 24/7 via text on mobile devices.

Throughout Ohio, you can text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Data usage while texting Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill with the mobile service carrier. People of all ages can use Crisis Text Line.

For more information about the Crisis Text Line and for supporting resources, please visit the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Students can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a caring, trained counselor who can help.

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That could be:

Thoughts of suicide
Mental health or substance use crises
Emotional distress
And other reasons to connect (46 seconds)

Report Bullying

Report Bullying

The CTC prohibits all forms of bullying behavior on school property, in school vehicles, at school-sponsored events, or during travel to and from school. Any violation of this policy shall be considered an infraction of the Student Code of Conduct, with discipline implemented accordingly. All bullying behavior that is a violation of the Ohio Criminal Code will be reported to the police.

The CTC strives to provide a safe, positive learning climate for students and recognizes that bullying of students has a negative effect on the educational environment of the school. Students who are bullied, intimidated, or fearful of other students may not be able to take full advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the CTC.

Every student has the right to an education and to be safe in and around the school and at school activities. Therefore, the CTC strives to offer all students an educational environment free from bullying. Bullying shall mean a pattern of repeated harmful behavior by a person with more physical or social power toward a less powerful person. This may include a wide variety of behaviors, with deliberate intent to hurt, embarrass, or humiliate the other person. Researchers have identified four (4) forms of bullying:

Physical – the most commonly known form; includes hitting, kicking, spitting, pushing and taking personal belongings.
Verbal – includes taunting, malicious teasing, name-calling, and making threats.
Psychological or Relational – involves spreading rumors, manipulating social relationships, and engaging in social exclusion or intimidation.
Cyber-bullying – forms of verbal and psychological bullying may also occur on the Internet through e-mail, instant messaging, or personal profile and social network websites such as Twitter. Facebook, etc. Cyber-bullying includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassing, teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another student, teacher, or employee of the district by sending or posting inappropriate or derogatory email messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or website postings (including blogs). All forms of cyberbullying are unacceptable and, to the extent that such actions are disruptive of the educational process of the district, offenders shall be the subjects of appropriate discipline.

Bullying shall mean unwelcome verbal, written or physical conduct directed at a student by another student that has the intent of or effect of:

Physically, emotionally or mentally harming a student.
Damaging, extorting or taking a student’s personal property.
Placing a student in reasonable fear of physical, emotional or mental harm.
Placing a student in reasonable fear of damage to or loss of personal property.
Creating an intimidating or hostile environment that substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities.

Physical or verbal assault by a student against another student or staff member is strictly forbidden.

Incidents, which are clearly "fighting," involving at least two (2) combatants in mutual physical force, will be considered serious offenses. The School Resource Officer will be involved in these matters, and charges may be filed.
Incidents, where one party is clearly physically assaulted or attacked by another without provocation, will be handled as serious violations. The School Resource Officer will be involved in these matters, and charges may be filed.

While no physical altercations, unauthorized bodily contact, verbal assault, or sexual assault are condoned, there are varying degrees of severity associated with the extent of force used. Facts leading to the incident and the depth of involvement of the parties engaged in the situation will be investigated, and in any situation where the instigator of the altercation can be clearly determined, that party will receive a more severe punishment than the other party.

Students should report any bullying to an administrator, a school counselor, a teacher, or online using the Bullying Reporting form.

For additional details on Bullying and Harassment consult the Student Handbook.

Get Involved in School Safety

School safety programs are designed to protect students and these programs need students to be involved to add their perspective and insight. There are many opportunities to be involved in school safety at the state level

Ohio School Safety Center

The goal of the Ohio School Safety Center is total commitment in supporting all schools in ensuring the safety of students, employees, and visitors through effective policies and procedures, training, and community and interagency involvement.

There are four main components to our goal:

Prevention/Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery

Visit the Ohio School Safety Center

Campus Safety

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Traffic

📌 Pick-Up/Drop-Off Procedures

Students should enter and exit waiting vehicles in the Drop-off/Pick-up Zone only. See the pink area on the map below.
Once your student has exited or entered the car, please move to the right and enter the Thru Lane to exit so cars behind you can pull forward.
The Thru Lane (on the right) is for cars leaving campus, student(s) should enter or exit when the car is in the left Pick-up/Drop-off Line only. The Thru Lane is bright green on the map.
Please do not wait in a specific spot. The line continuously moves forward.

🚩Additional Reminders

Pick-up traffic should follow the Pick-up/Drop-Off Line, marked on the map in orange. Once your student is in the car pull to the right and join the Thru Lane, marked in bright green, to exit campus.
Parking spots are for Students and Staff only (unless you're parked in Visitor Parking).
Stay on the Pick-up/Drop-off Line, denoted in orange. Students should not cross traffic.

The image shows a map of CTC's campus and denotes the pick-up/drop-off zone as well as traffic flow.

Download the map as a pdf.

Parking Policy for Students

All CTC students must visibly display a parking permit on vehicles parked at school.

Parking Permit Cost

Parking permits cost $10. Replacement permits are $5 each. The cost of the permit will be added to the student's school fees.

Parking Permit Process

Sign into Final Forms with your adult.
Complete & sign application with your adult.
Upload student's driver’s license.
Upload current proof of insurance.
Mrs. Holstein will notify you when your permit is ready for pickup.

For more detailed information regarding parking, read the Parking Rules section of the Student Handbook at SCCTC.org/Handbook that starts on page 35 of the pdf.

Building Access

Our campus restricts access to and document all guests and visitors within the school to ensure that only those with legitimate business are granted access. We control access through several measures, including:

Locked entrances
Single Main Entrance for all visitors, including parents/guardians
All students are required to use their student ID badges at building entrances
School Resource Officer

Visitor Policy

CTC restricts access to all buildings and documents all visitors, including parents and guardians, within the school to ensure that only those with legitimate business are granted access.

All visitors, including parents and guardians, are required to follow our Secure Entry Process:

All visitors (including parents and guardians) must be buzzed in through the Main Entrance before entering any school building.
All visitors (including parents and guardians) must have a government-issued ID.
Once inside the building, all visitors (including parents and guardians) must sign in with their ID using the Raptor Alert System. This system scans IDs against databases to ensure there are no violations preventing entry into the school. Additionally, it creates a daily record of visitor presence within the building, including entry and exit times.

These procedures help us maintain a safe environment conducive to learning for all members of our school community. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these protocols.

School Resource Officer

Safety Drills

Emergency Procedures

The Standard Response Protocol, developed by the i love u guys Foundation, guides our emergency response. The Standard Response Protocol offers clear, distinct, common language among first responders, students and staff, throughout the county and the state.

In case of an emergency

Do not call or rush to CTC. Cell services are needed for emergency communications. Emergency personnel will need clear access to buildings.
Do not call your student. Staff and students are discouraged from using mobile phone communication for safety reasons.
Do not call 911 for information.
Check ParentSquare and SCCTC.org website for the most updated information. Impacted families should watch for official reunification details if reunification is required.

Emergency communications

At CTC, we prioritize keeping our school community informed during critical situations. We are dedicated to delivering clear and accurate information promptly.

Our communication methods may include:

ParentSquare app - The ParentSquare app provides instant notifications.
Text messages
Email
Voicemail
Website - SCCTC.org will be updated with important information.

Please note, social media (Facebook and Instagram) are NOT communication channels for emergency purposes.

Information from External Sources

Word travels fast, especially in a close knit community like ours. You may hear something on social media, in the news, or from a friend before you hear it from the school. When a CTC-related incident happens, we urge you to focus on CTC's communication methods listed above as the official source. We are committed to sharing accurate and reliable information.

Updated Contact Information

In the event of an emergency, contact information for student families is pulled from FinalForms. It is crucial that contact information is up-to-date. You can login to update your contact information or your student's information by visiting SCCTC.org/FinalForms.

Emergency protocols

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol.

The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident.: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.

STUDENTS are trained to: Clear the hallways and remain in room or area until the “All Clear” is announced.
ADULTS are trained to: Close and lock the door, account for students and adults, and do business as usual.

SECURE! Get Inside. Lock outside doors.

STUDENTS are trained to: Return to inside of building and do business as usual.
ADULTS and staff are trained to: Bring everyone indoors, lock the outside doors, increase situational awareness, account for students and adults, and do business as usual.

LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.

STUDENTS are trained to: Move away from sight, maintain silence, and keep door closed.
ADULTS and staff are trained to: Recover students from the hallway, lock the door, turn off lights, move away from sight, maintain silence, keep door closed, and prepare to evade or defend.

EVACUATE! To a location.

STUDENTS are trained to: Leave stuff behind if required, bring phone if possible, and follow instructions.
ADULTS and staff are trained to: Bring roster and Go Bag, lead students to evacuation location, account for students and adults, and report injuries.

SHELTER! State hazard and safety strategy.

HAZARDS might include a tornado, earthquake, or hazardous materials situation.
SAFETY STRATEGIES might include evacuation; sealing the room; and drop, cover, and hold.
STUDENTS are trained in: Appropriate hazards and safety strategies.
ADULTS and staff are trained in: Appropriate hazards and safety strategies, accounting for students and adults, reporting injuries.

For more information on the Standard Response Protocol developed by the i love u guys Foundation visit iloveyouguys.org or click here to view the full protocol.

Reunification with your student

Circumstances may occur at the school that require parents to pick up their students in a formalized, controlled release. This process is called a Reunification and may be necessary due to weather, a power outage, hazmat, or if a crisis occurs at the school.

The Standard Reunification Method is a protocol that makes this process more predictable and less chaotic for all involved. Because a reunification is not a typical end of school day event, a reunification may occur at a different location than the school a student attends.

Parent/Guardian Expectations

If a parent or guardian is notified that a reunification is needed, there are some expectations that parents or guardians should be aware of. First, bring identification. That will streamline things during reunification. Second, be patient. Reunification is a process that protects both the safety of the student and provides for an accountable change of custody from the school to a recognized custodial parent or guardian.

What if a parent is unable to pick-up their student?

When a parent can’t immediately get to the reunification site, students will only be released to individuals previously identified as a student’s emergency contact. Otherwise, the school will hold students until parents can pick up their student.

What if the student drove to school?

There may be instances where a student may not be allowed to remove a vehicle from the parking lot. In this case, parents are advised to pick-up the student. In some circumstances, students may be released on their own.

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