...English 28 Section #6913 Professor Sahgalp 17 April 2012 High School Safety The prevailing attitude that the American parents have towards high achieving schools is their one of the safest places for their children to be at. They believe that the can protect them from any harm. Polytechnic High School (Poly High) is among the list of those high achieving schools. However, the Poly high campus can improve its safety with a few simple steps: fixing leaks, better security staff and equipment, and controlling car traffic in the outside perimeter of school grounds. The first way to improve Poly High’s safety is by fixing any water leaks. These leaks are cause by constant rain or broken pipes. A water leak can hurt an individual, by making the ground area slippery as students walk over it without noticing. Also the humidity from these leaks produces the growth of mold, mildew, and other fungus-like forms. The mold and fungus can be very hazardous when making contact with it or breathing in the hazardous toxins it exhales. Lasty water leaks increase allergic reactions and asthma attacks. The humidity from the water not only grows mold, but It also attracts mosquitos, and increase pollen counts. Several hazardous effect can be simply fixed by just fixing the leaks. Secondly, the campus could be even safer by increasing and improving security guards, and equipment. Stated by school districts nationwide, every school campus must have at least two police or security units at all times...
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...Running Head: Safety in Schools Safety in Schools Strawberry Rosario ENG 215 Research and Writing Professor Allegra Strayer University June 13, 2011 Safety in Schools Today, school officials deal with violence, drugs, weapons, gangs, shootings, murders and theft to name a few, the public school system should prioritize security services on campus. Parents want to feel that their children's school is safe and secure. Since violence in schools has increased drastically, police officers, video surveillance, and metal detectors are security tools that should be used and installed in schools to improve a safer environment for students. School Resource Officers (SROs) are often sworn police officers employed by the local Police Department and assigned to patrol public school hallways full time. In larger jurisdictions, these police officers may be employed directly by the school district (Kim, 2010). Since violence is common especially with high school students, these police officers help the students understand that they are in the school to protect them but at the same time to enforce the law and good behavior (Geronimo, 2010). School Resource Officers are responsible for criminal law issues, not school discipline issues. They work to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students. In addition, the SRO’s develop crime prevention...
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...The Effects of School Safety: Rough Draft Students generally feel safer on school campus because of the various safety precautions enforced by schools. School safety is in fact an important factor in the well-being of students all around. While many could argue that some school safety practices are too much or an invasion of personal privacy, school safety has more positives than negatives such as better relationships with teachers and peers, better academic progress, and help students to make better choices in life. Throughout school years students find themselves in search for belonging on a daily basis, having a better relationship with teachers and their peers can help students to see that one does not need to succumb to situations that will lead to behavioral issues. When students feel threatened in any way or form it is easier for them to develop a behavior issue in order to keep themselves from becoming the target. “Connectedness, belonging, and community all refer to students' sense of being in close, respectful...
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...School Safety has been a long standing problem in the United States and each year it doesn’t seem to get any better. In recent years there have been an increase in homicide and suicide rates among children in the United States, with about 242 homicides and 43 suicides from ages 5 to 19 year olds. There is also the problem with the increase of illicit drugs onto school campuses, in 1991 among the different grade levels in high school the drug use has tremendously increased in a span of 10 years. With freshman being the lowest, their drug use increased from 11 percent to 17 percent in 2001, Sophomores 21 percent to 34 percent, and Seniors grew from 29 percent up to 41 percent of students using illicit drugs on campuses in the United States....
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...In the town of Beslan located in North Ossetia, Russia on September 1, 2004 School number one experienced one of their most devastating terror attacks imaginable. The day was planned to begin with festivities to mark a new year also known as the Day of Knowledge. The celebrations came to an immediate halt as a terrorist group, later discovered to contain Ingush and Chechen militants stormed the school. The 3 day siege left a devastating impact on the Russians as well as the entire world who then questioned their own vulnerability. America who had been increasing security measures since 2001 now needed to re-evaluate the school security system. Following the separation of the Soviet Union a Muslim group located in the Caucus Mountains started an independence movement. Resisting Russian rule, this group has been responsible for many terror attacks including, bombings, suicide bombings, sieges and the killing of innocent people. (Mcevers 2006) The group is well known for violent tactics and having absolutely no regard for human life including their own. The extreme measures taken over the years have shown to be true especially at School number one in Beslan. At approximately 9:00 AM almost 1,200 individuals at the celebration were forced into the school by masked armed militants. Immediately upon entering they began killing a group of boys while wiring the gymnasium area with explosives. Children were used as human shields to cover exposed windows and more boys who may have...
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...TERM PAPER GUIDELINES 1. This paper is to have an introduction, body and conclusion. 2. References and citations are to be in APA format 6th edition when used in the paper. 3. Paper is to be 6 pages in length of text material. Cover pages, abstracts, and references pages are to be completed with this research paper, but do not count towards the 6 page minimum requirement. 4. Proper grammar and spelling are required. 5. All topics must be sent to instructor in Week 1. The instructor will work with you on selection of an appropriate topic for the research. 6. If you have questions, email the instructor directly. 7. Double spacing will be utilized. 8. Use 5 resources and no www sites can be utilized unless properly constructed as outlined in the APA 6th edition manual. 9. No Wikipedia.com or other type materials will be accepted as a reference. (Please use scholarly journals or materials of this type and books). 10. Do not use any cases or any case related material about famous celebrities. 11. Do not cut and paste materials. This is your research use your own language. 12. Cut and paste if noted in a paper will result in a zero being given. Students will different styles of font being utilized may be deemed as a cut and paste paper and could be graded with a zero. Please pay attention to your work and how it is submitted. Proofread all of your work before submission. 13. The paper must be written in 3rd person. No I, he, or she references to 1st...
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...massacre in Orlando, Florida. The guns used in these events were obtained legally by those individuals which committed these horrific acts of crime. Gun control laws in America have been increasingly relaxed in many states over the years. Public education on gun safety should be better available to our public society. Firearm...
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...SAFETY – School Age Children & Adolescents Accidents are a leading cause of death in this age group of 6-12 years. Impulsiveness, poor judgment, curiosity and incomplete control over motor coordination are some of the factors that increase the school-age child’s risk of accidents. Water safety training is highly advised at this age Television and video games often exerts a powerful influence on a child’s development. One concern about this media today is the increased amount of violence it portrays. Many believe that a good deal of available television and gaming content offers the child a potent model for aggressive behavior. Anticipatory guidance would suggest helping parents reduce the negative influence of television and video games Limit the amount of time children watch or play Screen programs for content and age appropriateness Watch programs with children and discuss the content Preventing school violence is another critical issue these days. School violence is defined as anything that physically or psychologically injures schoolchildren or damages school property. Encourage parents to ask questions about their child’s feelings and their school activities on a daily basis. Give children the guidance and encouragement they need to recognize and report the signs of troubled behavior if they notice them in a friend or classmate without feeling that they have deceived the other person or let that person down. Recognize behavioral tendencies...
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...Jason Brannick Starsha Blankenship ENG 111-30H 11/3/2015 School Safety Not Gun Regulation As always with the unfortunate event of a school shooting people cope with the loss of loved ones and stay somber for a spell, but as the dust settles from this tragic event the usual debate of gun laws begins anew. This debate although important does not focus on what truly matters when trying to mitigate the occurrence of school shootings and the damage they cause. The problem that must be faced is law that pertain to school safety, why current methods must be changed, and what changes should and have been made. The most current efforts to strengthen school safety are polar opposites in some ways, but both have a strong emphasis on guns and their...
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...purpose of this report is to investigate the preparedness of the UFV campus if an emergency were to occur. This will highlight areas that function well, as well as areas that we investigated and had concerns about. There is a level of reasonableness that goes into safety but accidents are not planned and in an emergency situation they are the risk of one is higher. An example of a emergency could be a fire, earthquake, power outage, flood, or threat. The purpose of addressing these concerns is to help prevent unnecessary accidents for staff and student. The building our team looked at was the Library and upper study hall by the library. Building Features The buildings were built to a certain level of safety and it is important to address the positives that already exist. * Sprinklers cover all area of floor space so fires would struggle to spread * Building maps located throughout the school that highlight exits and fire extinguishers * Easily spotted and accessible fire extinguishers * Stairs have added tread to avoid slipping for normal walking or emergency evacuation * Light fixtures have protective cover, so glass will never fall from ceiling Safety Oversights The following include safety concerns that arose concern when considering what could happen in an emergency situation when accidents happen. * When the building was first designed all the chair in the upper study by the library were bolted down away from the railing but over time more...
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...Motor skills are still developing in school aged children. They are very active and curious, so accidents will occur. Falls are ranked by the CDC as the number 1 cause for nonfatal injury to the school aged child (ages 5 –9). In 2009, falls accounted for more than 2.8 million ED visits. The falls occur from many locations, such as, from windows, playground equipment, and bunk beds. Most falls occur at home. (Safe child. 2012). Adult supervision is the most effective deterrent of injury. There are some important safety tips that the adult should know. Safe Kids Worldwide lists these tips as: no playing on high porches, decks, balconies, or stairs; install window guards to keep from falling out of windows; no climbing on furniture; secure TVs and furniture to the wall to prevent them from tipping over; use playgrounds that have shock-absorbing surfaces; and wear helmets and safety equipment for bike riding and skateboarding. (Safety Tips. 2014) The CDC informs us that, in the US, more than 9000 children die each year from unintentional injuries. In 2009 there were 9143 US children who died, about 25 deaths per day. They list the five leading causes of unintentional injury deaths in the 5 – 9 age group as: motor vehicle traffic, drowning, fire/burns, transportation (other), and suffocation (Safe child. 2012). Adult supervision is the number one preventative measure that might save a child’s life. Centers for disease control and prevention: Safe child, national action...
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...Nursing Contributions in the Promotion of Safety Western Governor’s University Interdisciplinary teams are formed in most hospital settings. The individuals involved in the total care of a patient come together to discuss, plan, and implement patient care or care based improvements in protocol. Discussions on proposed topics reviewed by the team present an opportunity to weigh out all options and develop the best way to resolve issues with which they are faced. These teams give nurses the opportunity to be actively involved in determining the path of care of their patients. When a nurse serves on the team, they can exhibit leadership qualities without serving in the capacity of an official role. Often the role of the nurse is overlooked by other members of the team. The role of the nurse is to serve as an advocate for their patient and to work in their best interest toward their full recovery and well-being. This can be fulfilled by displaying certain characteristics. Examples include embracing effective teamwork skills and communication and also promoting safety during planning. Effective teamwork and communication helps a nurse to display a sense of leadership and confidence in her own abilities and judgments. According to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, possessing these qualities will “help groups navigate competing priorities” (PS-103). Utilizing these qualities will allow groups to work in an environment of togetherness and success...
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...Introduction to a parking problem Illegal parking at Matthias Catholic Church has become a danger to parishioners and to students in the Sunday school education program. Members the parish have parking in locations near emergency exits that could potentially cause delays and obstructions to emergency response vehicles. If a fire were to breakout, it is possible that several vehicles may be in the way. Considering the risk caused by careless parking, I recommend the implementation of a fire safety zones that will incorporate “No Parking” signs and markings. In addition to the signs and zone, I also propose regular inspections and enforcement by the local fire marshal. I believe that the root cause to the problematic parking is the lack...
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...accidentally and has dire consequences. As a result, this research will focus on the imperative need for parents with toddlers to store medications and poisonous products safely. The challenge of leaving unsecured drugs at home is larger than car crashes today. More than 2100 kids engage in behavior such as accidental abuse of unsecured medication for the first time (Betar, 2012). Accidental use of drugs and wrong medication by toddlers is a result of unsecured drugs lying somewhere in the house. Literature review Unintentional poisonings at home are a major cause of fatal or nonfatal injuries in children aged 0-24months. Reports from studies carried out in 2003 showed that 49.6% of all poisonings exposure reported in the USA occurred amongst school going children. 3 out of 1000annual poisoning incidents in Dutch children aged between one and two was as a result of leaving medication unsecured at home. This number was much higher as compared to children from other age groups. In the study, it has come across that one year olds have a six-fold risk of poisoning as compared to four year olds. According to Bierens et al (2010), children poisoned aged 1-2 years is because of unsafe storage of medication. Unintentional poisonings in children aged 1-2 can be prevented through preventive caution and leaving medication secured in the households. Examples of preventive actions include safe handling of...
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...important because children need a safe and healthy learning environment in order to get the best out of their experience at school. If they do not feel safe, or their families feel as if they are not safe, then they are in a non-suitable environment. A classroom should provide environments as safe as possible to reduce the inevitable situation of accidents Safety To meet my goal I will keep the playground as free from harmful objects and people as possible. I will also make sure that the classroom cleaning chemicals will be put out of children’s reach. I then will post fire drills and tornado drill directions clearly in the classroom and practice them frequently with the children. I will also provide a first aid kit readily available for adults to use and be knowledgeable of proper usage. On a regular basis I will check the toys in the classroom for broken objects and remove anything that poses a threat to the children and keep myself informed of any safety recalls or alerts on any toys or other equipment in the classroom. Healthy My goal is to have a classroom that encourages healthy practices to keep both the children and the teachers safe and free from disease as possible. Healthy children are always the best type of children. When they are healthy they do not miss class, spread it to others, or fail to do their best when they are at school. When they are healthy they learn to use proper health habits. To meet my goals I will provide the children with balanced...
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