Standard Response Protocol

Clarenceville School District has adopted the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), developed by The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. Students and staff train, practice, and drill the protocol throughout the school year so that everyone knows exactly what to do in an emergency.

Understanding the SRP helps parents and guardians support their children and know what to expect when a protocol is activated.

What Is the SRP?

The Standard Response Protocol is used in schools across the country as a clear, consistent system for responding to emergencies. Rather than creating a different response for every possible scenario, the SRP uses five standard actions — each with a specific term and directive — that cover any situation that may arise.

When an action is called, staff and students know exactly what to do. This common language also helps first responders coordinate with school personnel during an actual event.

The Five SRP Actions

Hold icon: white door with a diagonal line through it on a purple circular backgroundHOLD | "In Your Classroom or Area"


Hold is used to keep hallways clear, typically for a medical emergency or a situation that requires staff to manage movement inside the building.

Students: Clear the hallways and remain in their room or area until an "All Clear" is announced.

Staff: Close and lock the door, account for all students and adults, and continue normal activities.

Classes continue as normal during a Hold.

 Secure icon: two raised white hands on a blue circular backgroundSECURE | "Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors."


Secure is called when there is a potential threat outside the building — such as a police activity in the neighborhood or a dangerous animal on school grounds. The building is locked down from the outside, but classes continue inside as normal.

Students: Return to the inside of the building and continue normal activities.

Staff: Bring everyone indoors, lock all outside doors, increase situational awareness, and account for all students and adults.

For parents during a Secure:

  • In most cases, parents should not come to the school. Every effort is made to keep classes running normally.
  • Student release may be delayed depending on the situation. As conditions evolve, the school may transition to a Monitored Entry and/or Controlled Release.
  • For brief or lower-level events, parents may not be notified while Secure is in place. For longer or more serious situations, the district will communicate with families.

 Lockdown icon: white padlock on a red circular backgroundLOCKDOWN | "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight"


Lockdown is the most serious action and is only initiated when there is an active threat inside or very close to the building.

Students: Move away from sight, maintain silence, and do not open the door under any circumstances.

Staff: Recover students from hallways if safely possible, lock the classroom door, turn off the lights, move away from sight, maintain silence, and do not open the door.

For parents during a Lockdown:

  • Do not come to the school. Law enforcement will be on scene and it is unlikely parents will be granted access to the building or campus.
  • Texting your student: During the initial phase of a Lockdown it may not be safe for students to text. As the situation resolves, students may be able to provide updates.
  • In some situations, students may be evacuated and transported off-site for a student-parent reunification. The district will communicate instructions as quickly as possible.
  • The school will always announce to students when an event is a drill, not an actual emergency.

 Evacuate icon: three white figures holding hands on a green circular backgroundEVACUATE | "To a Location"


Evacuate is used to move students and staff from one location to another — inside or outside the building — in response to a fire, gas leak, or other situation requiring relocation.

Students: Follow staff instructions, leave belongings behind if directed, and bring a phone if possible.

Staff: Bring a class roll sheet and Go Bag (unless instructed otherwise), lead students to the designated evacuation location, account for all students and adults, and report injuries or issues using the Red Card/Green Card method.

htmlalt="Shelter icon: white figure standing under a roof shape on an orange circular backgroundSHELTER | "[Hazard] — [Safety Strategy]"


Shelter is used for environmental or natural hazards that require a specific protective response. When Shelter is called, the hazard and the appropriate safety strategy are announced together.

Possible hazards include: Tornado, hazmat incident, earthquake, or severe weather.

Possible safety strategies include:

  • Evacuate to shelter area
  • Seal the room
  • Drop, cover, and hold on
  • Get to high ground

Students and staff are trained in the hazards and safety strategies appropriate for our region and buildings.

Drills

Clarenceville School District conducts SRP drills throughout the school year to build familiarity and confidence with each protocol.

  • Students will always be told when an event is a drill — the school will never conduct an unannounced drill that could cause unnecessary alarm.

Learn More

Questions about emergency preparedness at Clarenceville? Contact your building's main office:

  • Botsford Elementary: 248-919-0402
  • Grandview Elementary: 248-919-0404
  • Clarenceville Middle School: 248-919-0406
  • Clarenceville High School: 248-919-0408

The Standard Response Protocol is a registered trademark of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. SRP materials are made available at no cost for use by schools and districts. Learn more at iloveuguys.org.

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