School Safety
Safety is our top priority at Avon Middle High School. Students are encouraged to be vigilant and report any concerning behaviors to a staff member immediately. We teach and encourage all students, "see something, say something".
What We Do:
- Common Planning Time for teachers
- RtI: teachers meet to discuss ways to help students; track and monitor student progress
- Adult supervision in hallways and bathrooms
- Assemblies for students regarding bullying and cyberbullying
- SBIRT: Screening for substance abuse disorder for 7th & 10th graders
- Student events like Dr. Mykee Fowlin-Acceptance (ACES)
- Advisory - allows for each student to know an adult, meets weekly
- Safety Egress Drills and ALICE training for all staff and students
- MARC Certified Train the Trainer - Bullying and Cyberbullying
- Parent events such as Open House, Youth Safety Night, and Social Media Night (with Dr. Elizabeth Englander
- Two dedicated staff to assist students with personal/mental health issues
- Partnership with the Avon Police Department & ACES (Avon Coalition for Every Student)
- Building remains locked during the school day
- Communication system: Connect Ed, provides accurate information
- Police presence in and around building