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As the school year begins, we want to make clear that the safety of students and staff and the security of our campus is the main concern of the security team.  We, along with the our School Resource Officer, work hard to ensure that our students and staff are safe and comfortable while here on campus. To meet these challenges of a safe campus, we ask for the assistance of students, staff, and parents.  If any one of you feels that something needs to be addressed, please bring it to the attention of the Security staff as soon as possible. The office is located near the Main Office.

We have listed below important links to sites and articles that will promote a safe campus for all. These web pages contain links to one or more web pages that are outside the FCPS network. FCPS does not control the content or relevancy of these pages.

Student Parking -You are requesting the privilege to park on school property during the school day. Review Parking information.

Texting and Driving – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Emergency Announcements - When FCPS has a schedule change (closing or delay) due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made. http://www.fcps.edu/news/emerg.shtml

Student Rights and Responsibilities - The Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook have been posted to this web site to make access easier and faster. Students Rights and Responsibilities video

Lost and Found - Lost and found items are processed through the Security Office. Students finding abandoned or lost articles should take them to Security. Students can check lost and found for recovered missing items.

Mental Health Services - 24 hour help http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/about/contact.htm

Identifying suspected alcohol and other drug use -FCPS Student Safety and Wellness
has a wide range of services devoted to promoting the good mental health of our students. Fairfax County Government provides Alcohol & Drug Services - Service Descriptions. The SAMHSA Health Information Network (SHIN) includes the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI). National Institute of Drug abuse has prepared materials specifically for students and young adults. For parents, Get Smart About Drugs. More information http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ips/ssaw/programs.shtml#anchor212598

Bullying Tips – FCPS has several resources regarding bullying:  Violence Prevention and Intervention and ways to prevent and deal with bullying. The National Crime Prevention Council also has additional Information and Resources and Stop Bullying for parents regarding methods for communicating with children about bullying as does NOVA (network of victim assitance). Please report any bullying (it can be anonymous). Addtional web sites: http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html, http://www.vaag.com/Programs%20and%20Resources/Bullying/index.html, Violence and Intervention: http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ips/ssaw/violenceprevention/bullyprevention.shtml and http://www.itgetsbetter.org/. For Bullying public service announcement, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/news/ni2011/bullypsa.htm

Cyber bullying - National Crime Prevention Council has information about Cyber bullying. Connect Safely additional information on what to do. OHS Safety resources for Facebook, MySpace, YouTube problems. Please report any bullying (it can be anonymous). Additional web sites:http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html and http://www.itgetsbetter.org/ , http://www.microsoft.com/security/family-safety/cyberbullying.aspx

Internet Safety - The Superintendent of Public Instruction has issued guidelines to school divisions regarding instructional programs related to Internet safety. Teaching children how to recognize dangers and threats on the internet, and how to respond to them appropriately.Tip Sheet for Parents: How to Talk With Your Kids About Being Safe Online. Additional websites http://www.vaag.com/CCSWeb/Default.aspx or http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents

Stolen Property - How to prevent loss of property, vehicle break-ins and Identifiying your Valuables tips. If you experienced a theft, please complete a Theft Report. Apple has created an application to located Apple iphones, ipads and ipods. To file police report go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/crs/#FileaPoliceReportNow

How to open your hall locker video

The new problem of sexting - Sexting, don't play the game, Fairfax County Police Forum. The practice can have serious legal and psychological consequences, so - teens and adults - consider OHS Tips for parents.

Path to Personal Safety - What to do when you are walking or jogging. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers easy-to-use safety resources to help address constant challenges when trying to help keep children safer.

Gang Prevention - Fairfax County gang awareness information. What are they, how do we identify them, gangs and the law, why some students join a gang, and what are the general types of behaviors? Fairfax County gang prevention information and hot line.For more information see The reality of gangs and Gang Fact Sheets, Gangs. Additional websites http://www.vaag.com/Programs%20and%20Resources/Gangs/index.html

Parents Who Host, Lose the Most - Under aged drinking awareness information. Virginia Alcohol Laws & Parental Responsibility.

Unified Prevention Coalition - The Unified Prevention Coalition is dedicated to promoting prevention and early intervention for violence and drug use in the community.

FCPS Telephone Tip Line for Safety 703-658-3636. FCPS encourages students and community members to report school safety issues, such as dangerous rumors, drug use, theft, harassment, gang activities, existence of weapons, and vandalism.

Homeland Security
Area transit agencies have joined forces to bring you the “If you see something, say something™” campaign, which provides direction on detecting and reporting suspicious behaviors or objects around transit stations and equipment, refer to http://www.securetransit.org/ and http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

Traffic Safety - The Fairfax County Police Department is committed to keeping the the citizens who live in, work in and visit Fairfax County, safe on our roadways. Learn more about traffic safety, driving while texting or on cellphone, guide to distracted driving & teen safety, dangers of text messaging and driving, stop impaired driving, speak up or else, drive smart and youth of Virginia speak out about traffic safety. Additional information http://www.smoothoperatorprogram.com/index.asp, and http://teendriving.aaa.com/VA/

It's after hours and you need help...Who are you going to call?
The Office of Safety and Security (OSS) provides a point of contact for FCPS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need help and don’t know where to call, call the OSS monitoring station. This position is always staffed and OSS has the ability to contact staff members, school buses, Facilities Management and other support personnel on your behalf.

School Security (571-423-2000) http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/fts/safety-security/index.shtml.

Police Non-Emergency 703-691-2131 Emergency 9-1-1

 

 

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