Wawasee Community School Corporation

FREE for All Wawasee Families

Wawasee provides every parent with free access to Qustodio, allowing you to monitor and manage your child's school device usage and online activity. You can also extend protection to personal devices at home.

How to Sign Up for Qustodio:

1. Wait for an email invitation from Wawasee Schools with your unique signup link
2. Click the "Create Your Account" button in the email or visit qustodio.com/my-school
3. Enter the email address that Wawasee has on file for you (typically the same one that received the invitation)
4. Create your password and verify your email
5. Connect to your child's school account and optionally provide their birth year for age-appropriate safety insights
6. Download the Qustodio Parents App from the App Store or Google Play Store to manage on the go

Understanding Each Action:

🏫 HOLD - In Your Room or Area, Clear the Halls

Used when: Students need to be kept in classrooms while hallways are temporarily cleared (medical emergency, maintenance issue, or to allow safe passage).

Students: Remain in classroom or current area. Continue normal activities.

Staff: Keep students in room. Close and lock door if needed. Take attendance. Wait for all-clear announcement.

🔒 SECURE - Get Inside, Lock Outside Doors

Used when: There is a threat or hazard outside the building (police activity in neighborhood, dangerous animal on campus).

Students: Return to building if outside. Continue normal activities inside.

Staff: Bring students inside. Lock all exterior doors. Secure the perimeter. Continue teaching.

🚨 LOCKDOWN - Locks, Lights, Out of Sight

Used when: There is a threat inside the building (intruder, active threat, dangerous person on campus).

Students: Move away from doors and windows. Remain quiet. Turn off lights. Get out of sight. Wait silently for first responders or all-clear.

Staff: Lock doors immediately. Turn off lights. Move students away from sight. Account for students. Remain silent. Do not open door until given all-clear by law enforcement.

🚪 EVACUATE - To a Location

Used when: Students need to leave the building (fire, gas leak, bomb threat, structural damage).

Students: Leave belongings behind. Form a line. Remain quiet. Follow staff instructions to designated evacuation location.

Staff: Lead students to designated evacuation area. Take attendance. Account for all students. Report any missing individuals immediately.

⛈️ SHELTER - For a Hazard Using Safety Strategy

Used when: There is an environmental hazard (tornado, severe weather, hazardous materials spill).

Students: Follow specific shelter instructions based on the hazard (e.g., move to interior rooms, drop and cover, evacuate to higher ground).

Staff: Direct students to appropriate shelter location. Implement specific safety strategy for the identified hazard.

In the event of a significant incident requiring student evacuation, our Standard Reunification Method provides a systematic, practiced approach for safely reuniting students with their families at designated off-site locations. This protocol ensures:

• Orderly and accountable release of students
• Verification of authorized guardians before release
• Documentation of all student releases
• Clear communication with families throughout the process
• Support services for students and families during crisis

What should I do if I see something concerning?

Use the SafeSchool Helpline immediately - available 24/7 through phone, text, web, or mobile app. For emergencies, always call 911 first. Every report is taken seriously and investigated promptly.

How often are safety drills conducted?

We conduct regular safety drills throughout the school year, including fire drills (monthly), tornado drills (as required by state law), and lockdown drills (twice per year). These are practiced during various times of the day to ensure preparedness in any scenario.

Can I visit my child's school?

Yes! All visitors must check in at the main office, provide identification, and receive a visitor badge through our Raptor visitor management system. This system checks visitors against sex offender registries to help keep our students safe.

How do I know what's happening during an emergency?

We use multiple communication channels including email, text messages, phone calls, our website, and social media. Please ensure your contact information is current in our system. During an emergency, please monitor these channels and avoid calling the school, as phone lines need to remain open for emergency communications.

What if my child has anxiety about safety drills?

We understand that some students may feel anxious. Our drills are conducted in a calm, age-appropriate manner with advance notice when possible. If your child has specific concerns, please contact their counselor or teacher so we can provide additional support and reassurance.

How can I access Qustodio if I didn't receive an invitation?

Please contact your child's school office to verify that your email address is correctly listed in our student information system. Once updated, we can send you an invitation to create your Qustodio account.