The Standard Response Protocol(SRP) is a set of research-based actions/drills designed to provide consistent, clear, shared language and actions among all students, staff and first responders, that can be applied in any emergency situation.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools began using the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by The “I Love U Guys” Foundation in the 2022-23 school year. WS/FCS partnered with area universities, law enforcement, and first responders to adopt the new practices.

Hold

“In Your Classroom or Area”

Students will:

• Clear the hallways and remain in their classroom room or designated area until the “All Clear” is announced.

• Within the classroom or area, go about the class day as usual.

Adults will:

• Close and lock the classroom door(s)

• Take attendance of students and adults present

• Go about the class day as usual

SECURE

“Get Inside. Lock the outside doors.”

Students will:

• Return to the inside of the building

• Within the building, go about the class day as usual.

Adults and staff will:

• Bring everyone indoors

• Lock the outside doors

• Increase situational awareness

• Take attendance of students and adults

• Go about the class day as usual

Lockdown

"locks, lights, out of Sight”

Students will:

• Move away from sight of windows and doors

• Maintain silence

• Not open the classroom or exterior doors

Adults and staff will:

• Recover students from the hallway if possible

• Lock the classroom door

• Turn out the lights

• Move away from sight of windows and doors.

• Maintain silence

• Not open the classroom or exterior doors

• Prepare to evade or defend

EVACUATE

“To a location”

Students will:

• Leave all belongings behind except for what is on your person. 

• If possible, bring their cell phone

• Follow instructions given by adults and staff.

Adults and staff will:

• Bring an attendance roll sheet and Go Bag (unless instructed not to bring anything with them, dependent on reason for evacuation.)

• Lead students to evacuation location

• Take attendance of students and adults

• Report any injuries or problems using the Red Card/Green Card method.

SHELTER

“State Hazard and Safety Strategy”

Hazards might include:

• Tornado

• Hazmat

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

Safety Strategies might include:

• Evacuate to shelter area

• Seal the room

• Drop, cover and hold

• Get to high ground

Students will:

• Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies

Adults and staff will:

• Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies

• Take attendance of students and adults

• Report any injuries or problems using the Red Card/Green Card method.

REUNIFICATION

A critical aspect of crisis response is accountable reunification of students with their parents or guardians in the event of a school crisis or emergency. The Standard Reunification Method provides school and district safety teams with proven methods for planning, practicing and achieving a successful reunification.

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