Student Health and Safety

Student Health and Safety are important at NCA!

We use three guiding principles that are reflected through our Health and Safety program.

• Individualized Care: we strive to know and understand each child.
• Systematic Planning: we strive to meet student needs through systems and routines.
• Preparing for the unexpected: safety training throughout the school year.

There are systems that care for the health and safety of each individual through screening and preparing for the unexpected.

Health:

• EMT or RN on duty every day.
• All staff trained in CPR, First Aid, allergies, emergency preparedness, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Strict compliance with child immunization standards, infectious disease control, and county health district reporting.
• The health committee meets to plan and discuss the health program at NCA.
• Student injuries and illnesses are reported, documented and reviewed monthly for patterns.

Safety:

• Playground equipment and ground cover are checked monthly.
• Recess staff to student ratio far exceeds other local schools' protocol.
• Monthly emergency drills (fire drills, earthquake drill, lockdown, and shelter in place)
• Crisis management contingency plans are in place for various disasters. Supplies, equipment, and food are stocked and ready. An emergency manual is in order with trained personnel in place.
• Background checks for all school volunteers and staff.  We require state and nation screening.
• During school hours, each visitor is screened.  They must pass the school gate guardian at the front desk and wear a name badge.
• Partnership and regular visits from various public safety officials.