Trinity practices safety drills and procedures in the following areas:

• Fire drills
• Tornado drills
• Intruder/Lock-down drills

School Emergency Response Procedures

Lock-Down
Level One - is used when there is imminent danger to the students in the area.

• All inside and outside doors are locked.
• Classroom lights are turned off.
• Students huddle into an area of the classroom where they cannot be seen by an intruder.
• Level One Lock-Down continues until an all clear is given by police or emergency responders.
• All electronics should be closed.

Level Two - is used when Trinity receives a phone call from the police informing us that there is a possible threat in the area, but it is not considered imminent danger. All outside doors are locked.

• Students remain in the building.
• No one enters or leaves the building until an all clear is issued.
• Students participate in regular classroom activities.

Note: Parents will be notified via text message and email whenever a lock-down is issued.

Trinity Lutheran School strives to maintain a loving, caring Christian atmosphere. It is our goal to nurture the entire Trinity school family in a Christ-centered environment. As with any family, conflicts may arise from time to time. In such a case, the parent or guardian should follow these steps:

• Primary contact regarding questions, problems, or concerns involving school issues should be with the child’s teacher. Early discussion with the teacher generally leads to suitable resolution of concerns.
• If the issue is not resolved, the parents/guardians should seek joint consultation with the teacher and the acting Principal.
• If the situation warrants further action, the School Pastor, Coordinator of the School Team, and/or the Lead Pastor may be included along with the acting Principal in seeking a God-pleasing resolution of the issue.

All situations will be handled with Christian love and understanding using God’s Word to lead us to a peaceful and God-pleasing solution. Parents/guardians should not discuss or share complaints with persons who are not involved. The goal of this process is that Christ’s directive in Matthew 18:15-20 concerning conflict in the church be followed, attempting to minimize misinformation, rumor, and sinful conduct.

Trinity Lutheran School, and Extended Hours Program are mandated by the State of Wisconsin to report any suspected cases of neglect and/or abuse, either sexual or physical. It is also our duty to report these cases immediately, without any prior notice to the family.

The Council of Ministry has also mandated a reporting policy in the area of Childhood Wellness. If a child discloses to a teacher that they are using or considering destructive and harmful activities, the teacher is to immediately notify the acting Principal. Unless doing so would place the child at immediate risk of harm or abuse, parents will be contacted immediately. Our pastors are also available to help provide spiritual encouragement.