student safety lessons
Information in the lessons below is used to educate students on the ways they can help keep schools safe.
- Lessens harmful and hurtful behaviors.
- Creates a safe school for everyone.
- Helps us do our best learning.
- T = Is it TRUE?
- H = Is it HELPFUL?
- I = Is it IMPORTANT?
- N = Is it NECESSARY?
- K = Is it KIND?
- A threat is when someone says or acts like they will hurt someone or something.
- Threats can be made when someone says something to another person, online, or through messages, like when you type something on the computer, on your phone or in your games or apps.
Making a threat, even as a joke, is serious. It can lead to serious consequences at school and with the law like:
- School suspension or expulsion - being kicked out of school.
- Having the police come and being arrested.
Threatening someone is against the law!
- Spreading lies and rumors
- Posting information that is untrue.
- Even sharing information with other kids - gossip.
Always talk to an adult about anything you hear - especially if you have questions!
Can lead to:
- Causing everyone to be scared to come to school.
- Sharing posts about threats or violence can make the situation worse.
- Police involvement and possible legal charges - You can be arrested.
Always share safety worries or concerns with a trusted adult!
If you see something or hear something dangerous or unsafe - Report It to an adult right away.
- Do not share it or spread it with other children.
- Stay calm.
- The adults will do things to make sure we are all safe.
- Whether a threat is made as a joke or in anger, it will always be treated seriously.
- Be aware of the information you see online or hear in person and always speak up when you see or hear something unsafe.
You play an important role in keeping your school safe!
- Keeping our School Safe Presentation
- Anonymous Alerts
- Georgia Department of Education's School Safety Hotline (1-877-SAY-STOP) is available 24/7 to take reports about school safety from school officials, parents, students, and the public.
- Report Drugs, Weapons, Bullying, Threats, or Other Safety Issues
- Report Drugs, Weapons, Bullying, Threats, or Other Safety Issues
- See Something Send Something Mobile App - Tips are processed by the GBI Watch Desk 24/7. Submit tips from your mobile device by downloading the See Send App for iPhone and android devices from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of developing essential skills for managing emotions, setting goals, showing empathy, building relationships, and making responsible decisions.
Why is SEL important?
- Reduces aggressive behavior to prevent emotional and physical harm
- Fosters a healthy school climate by building positive relationships and deter feelings of isolation
- Improves academic performance
- Always think before you say something.
- Always think before you post it online.
- Words and actions have consequences, so always choose them wisely.
A threat at school is an expression of intent to harm someone and can be communicated in a variety of ways: spoken, written, gesture, text message, email, electronic, behavioral, and visual.
- Threats can be made in person, online, on a digital platform, or through direct messaging.
- A threat is when someone says or implies they will harm someone.
- Threats can be direct or indirect and can be made by someone known or unknown to the target. They can also be explicit or implied.
Making a threat, even as a joke, is SERIOUS.
Making a threat can lead to:
- School suspension or expulsion
- Police involvement and possible legal charges
- Posting inaccurate information using media, social platforms, or word of mouth
- False information refers to data, claims, or statements that are not accurate, truthful, or based on facts.
Sharing false information can cause unnecessary panic or fear. Sharing posts about threats or violence can make the situation worse.
The Consequences of Sharing False Information
- Possible suspension and expulsion
- Police involvement and possible legal charges
- If you see something or hear something, REPORT IT to the nearest adult immediately.
- Stay calm.
- Once reported, do not share or spread information to others or on digital platforms.
- School personnel will communicate with your parents about what has been reported.
- Always speak up when something feels wrong.
- Whether a threat is made as a joke or in anger, it will always be treated seriously.
- Be aware of the information you see online and its sources.
- Understand the Consequences
- Report It
- Don’t Spread It
- Help Keep Your School Safe
- Safe and Secure at School Presentation
- Anonymous Alerts
- Georgia Department of Education's School Safety Hotline (1-877-SAY-STOP) is available 24/7 to take reports about school safety from school officials, parents, students, and the public.
- Report Drugs, Weapons, Bullying, Threats, or Other Safety Issues
- Report Drugs, Weapons, Bullying, Threats, or Other Safety Issues
- See Something Send Something Mobile App - Tips are processed by the GBI Watch Desk 24/7. Submit tips from your mobile device by downloading the See Send App for iPhone and android devices from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
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