June 7, 2022
With safety at the top of all our minds, GISD is putting additional safety measures in place for the 2022-23 school year.
One of the safety measures we wanted to immediately share with families is that all students must carry only a clear backpack, starting this fall. This common-sense measure is becoming more common at both school and public events, and we want to make this transition easy and affordable for our families. We are contacting vendors to find deep discounts and donations for families who need assistance. To request a free or discounted backpack, please fill out this FORM.
Clear backpacks are available by clicking on the following links:
Walmart - Clear Book Bags Amazon - Clear Book Bags Academy - Clear Book Bags
We have put together an FAQ about clear backpacks.
Please take a moment to review the list of additional security measures below:
- All entry will be through front door access point ONLY
- All classroom doors must remain locked at all times
- All 6th through 12th grade students will be required to wear ID badges
- Halls will be walked and locks will be checked throughout the day by School Engagement Officers
- All outside doors will be locked and monitored throughout the day, and no doors may be propped open.
- Teachers are the only ones authorized to open classroom doors if anyone knocks.
- Students are not allowed to open outside doors to let people in. There will be disciplinary consequences if this occurs.
- All visitors must sign in, go through Raptor screening and wear a name badge while on campus
- Athletic Department protocols will ensure student athlete entrances and exits are supervised between athletic practices and activities.
- Campus security drills will be unannounced (current drills are announced)
- Reunification plans will be clearly planned for various scenarios. Following best security practices, reunification sites will be communicated only if an incident occurs.
- GISD will conduct quarterly communication campaigns to parents to update email, phone numbers and emergency information
- Teachers will not be allowed to share keys that are issued to them.
- No blankets are allowed on campus
- Hoodies are allowed but the hoods must be down
