Standard 12 (Health and Safety)
The school is a safe and healthy place for students and faculty.
Suggested Indicators:
12.a. The school has a comprehensive written Crisis Response Plan that is clearly understood by
faculty, staff, students, and parents.
faculty, staff, students, and parents.
12.b. The physical facilities and staffing for health care are adequate to meet the needs of the
student body, whether residential or day.
student body, whether residential or day.
12.c. Facilities and staff for food services are adequate and the quality of the food meets reasonable nutritional requirements.
12.d. The school has necessary support services and programs to meet the emotional needs of students.
12.e. The school periodically conducts a safety audit of its facilities.
12.f. There is a procedure in place to identify and monitor compliance with applicable local, state,
and federal regulations.
and federal regulations.
12.g. There is a person or committee with responsibility for reviewing safety provisions for any
off-campus activity, including field trips, athletic events, wilderness expeditions, etc.
off-campus activity, including field trips, athletic events, wilderness expeditions, etc.
12.h. The school has a reporting procedure in place to record and follow-up on any incidents regarding the health and safety of students or staff.
12.i. The school is a safe, clean, well-organized place that nurtures learning and mutual understanding among students and faculty. Concerns for safety include physical and emotional well-being.
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