The latest safety protocols have been introduced to provide a safer and more secure environment for all students, staff and visitors at Delaware Valley High School. These measures are taken so that people within the school feel protected and confident in their daily activities.
Light speed alerts
As of last spring, light speed alerts for inappropriate content have been installed on school-issued chromebooks that are triggered by certain words. A screenshot is taken of the inappropriate conversations which then can be viewed by administration.
Some students find it to be an inconvenience because it blocks a variety of websites and images, while others don’t seem to be affected by it.
“I don’t care because I don’t do inappropriate things on my chromebook,” senior Juliet Fitzpatrick said.
Safety posters
Safety posters “In an Emergency – Take Action” have been put up in all hallways and classrooms. The posters state five main points: hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate and shelter.
The posters were issued to inform students what to do in case of an emergency.
Office scanners
With new security installments, staff members now have to scan their badge to get out of the 9/10 or 11/12 office, but anyone else has to get let out by the secretary.
“I think it [access with the cards] should go both ways [in and out of the office],” secretary Angela Clark said.
Visitor management system
When entering the school, the new visitor management system has visitors scan their driver’s license to ensure proper identification. Then they receive a badge with their picture, name and destination.
Safety film
All windows, including ones inside of doors, are now shatterproof because they were lined with either chicken wire or safety film.
“Knowing that it’s there makes me feel more secure since it’s another safety measure in place,” Spanish teacher Mr. Gary Cotroneo said.
New cameras
New cameras were also installed in the auditorium and in certain blind spots by the pool entrance.