Code Red is defined as an alert status indicating imminent danger exists to all staff and students. During a Code Red, staff and students must remain within their classroom or within a secured area. If students are in the hallways, they must quickly move to the nearest classroom or to a secure area, remain quiet and follow staff instructions. Staff should secure their immediate area and account for students. Students should also be kept away from doors and windows.

Dismissal Procedures

If it appears that normal dismissal procedures will be disrupted by either a Code Blue or Code Red, parents will be notified as soon as possible.

Parents may be notified or receive the information in the following ways:

• Connect-Ed automated telephone message

• MCPS Television (cable channel 34)

• MCPS Web site (www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org)

• MCPS Call Center, 301-309-6277 (English and Spanish)

• local radio and television news stations

• MCPS QuickNotes e-mail news service.
  Parents or guardians can receive automatic FREE e-mail alerts by subscribing to the QuickNotes e-mail service at www.mcpsquicknotes.org