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Emergency Plans

Each school and administrative building has developed their own disaster and crisis plan that outlines how they would respond in an emergency situation.

Parents are welcome to ask their school's principal to review it at any time. Employees should talk to their supervisor. The plans are not made available online to prevent possible threats from viewing it and using the information inappropriately.

ASD is dedicated to providing a safe place to learn, work and visit. If you have questions, please contact the principal or our Safety & Emergency Preparedness Office:

Principal contacts »

Security & Emergency Preparedness
Gardner Cobb
907-742-7800

Safety Specialist
David Sharrow
907-742-4274

Safety tips for parents

Student safety is a top priority in the Anchorage School District. We know it’s extremely important to parents as well. Together we can work to make sure children are getting to and from school safely.

For more information on how you can help your child get to and from school safely, please contact the Anchorage School District Safety Specialist, 907-742-4274.

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Drop-off & Pick-up	Walking & Bicycling	For all drivers	On the Bus

Visitors	At playgrounds and parks	Winter weather	Download brochure

Student drop-off and pick-up

Many parents are choosing to drive their children to and from school, particularly at the elementary school level. Frequently, caring parents unknowingly create traffic hazards as they drop off or pick up their children. By making simple changes, the danger to all students can be reduced.

Not only is patience a virtue, bringing it with you to and from school will make your trip more enjoyable. We're in this together. We all want to get children to and from school safely. Make sure you plan enough time to account for traffic and children. Student pickup and drop-off usually only takes 10-15 minutes. This waiting time provides a great opportunity to relax for a few minutes.

Try not to arrive at the school prior to the final bell at the end of the day.
Have your vehicle seats clear so your child can easily enter the vehicle.
Make sure car seat is installed properly before arriving at the school.
Drop your child off as close to the school as possible so they do not have to cross streets.
Make sure children enter and leave the vehicle on the curb side.
Try to get out of fire lane as quickly as possible. Try to hold conversations in the parking lot or elsewhere.
Avoid using handicapped parking spaces to pick up your child unless you have a designated permit.
Do not double park or stop on crosswalks.
Carpool when possible to cut down on traffic.
Do not use your cell phone while driving on school grounds.

Fire lanes

The lanes used to drop-off and pick-up children are also designated fire lanes. By law, this means no stopping, except to actually load or unload. Parking or leaving your vehicle unattended could result in a $300 fine.

School zones

School zone traffic congestion is a significant safety hazard for school children in the Anchorage School District. Read more tips for how to stay safe in school zone.

Walking and bicycling

Most schools are designed to allow children within one and a half miles to walk. In Alaska, children will walk to school in the dark for several months of the school year.

Choose a school route and practice walking it with your child.
Have your child wear reflector tape on their coats and backpacks.
Encourage students to travel in groups.
Teach children to recognize traffic signals and pavement markings. A walk signal does not always mean it is safe to cross, they still need to look both ways before crossing.
Follow instructions provided by school crossing guards.

Wearing reflective
material
makes a difference!

Walking maps

Walking maps for your child's school are available on the Municipality of Anchorage's Traffic Department website or can be requested at 907-343-8406.

Bicycle helmets

Anyone 15 years or younger is required to wear a bicycle helmet. Learn more and find where to get a free bike helmet at Anchorage Bicycle Helmets.

Bus safety

To help make all bus trips safe and enjoyable, your child should know the following safety rules.

Be at the bus stop five minutes early. The driver has a schedule to keep.
Stay clear of the road by 10 feet until the bus comes to a complete stop.
Cross the road in front of the bus and only when given permission by the bus driver.
Always use the handrail to go up and down the steps one at a time.
Students may only carry items on the bus that fit in their laps. Several musical instruments are not allowed on the bus, please check with your school.

Riding the school bus is a privilege - not a right
Learn all the rules for riding the bus »

Rules of the road for all drivers

School bus safety law
4 lanes with no separation	4 lanes with center turn lane	4 lanes with median	2 lane roadway	2 lanes with center turn lane

Visiting schools

Parents and community members are welcome to visit our schools --- we encourage you to be involved! In the interest of student safety, please be prepared to sign in at the office and show identification upon request. If a staff member stops you to ask for identification, please be aware that this is a safety precaution and is not intended to offend you or discourage your visit. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe for students and staff.

On the playground

While your children are at school they are carefully monitored on the playground to keep them safe, but parents can help schools by teaching kids safe playing behaviors. In Alaska, a unique hazard we need to prepare our kids for when playing outside is how to be safe around moose.

Check out these KidSafe flyers for do's and don'ts on the playground

Parent/Student Resources

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