Prepared for an Emergency

The mission of the Cascade Christian Schools emergency plan is to protect lives and property, mitigate the effects of a disaster, and prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.

Incident Command System

In collaboration with the Puyallup and Pierce County first responders, CCS is using the Incident Command System (ICS), which represents best practices and has become the standard for emergency management across the country, according to FEMA. Although there are five hazards that are potentially the highest concerns for our campuses—earthquakes, fires, lahars, active shooters/intruders (lockdowns), and radiological/chemical hazards (shelter in place)—it is understood that, in today’s changing threat environment, Cascade Christian Schools must prepare for all emergencies.

Security

Our CCS security team comprises dedicated professionals committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We also have armed security guards from Veteran’s Security Operations (VSO) present on each campus.

The CCS emergency plan identifies and clarifies emergency roles and responsibilities for CCS students and staff, and it empowers them in an emergency to enact those roles. Laws passed by the Legislature and enacted by the Washington Administrative Codes regulate Washington State K–12 schools. While most are specific to public schools, CCS uses these laws as best practice in setting high standards to create safe schools.

Reunification Procedures

In the case of an emergency, we have campus-specific reunification procedures that will ensure a safe and secure means of accounting for students and reuniting parents/guardians with their children. On-campus and off-campus reunification sites have been identified, and they include a secure student staging area and parent check-in area, as well as other essential components. 

COMPLIANCE SERVICESEmergency and Inclement Weather

Handbook:
District Parent/Student Handbook

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Immunization Forms and Information:

• WA State Dept of Health: Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS)
• WA State Dept of Health: Certificate of Exemption
• WA State Dept of Health: K-12 Required Immunizations

Medical Authorization Forms:

• Medication Authorization Form

Food Allergy, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Forms:

• Dietary Accommodations Form - Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis
• Dietary Accommodations Form - Food Intolerance
• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
• Individual Health Care Plan Form

JH/HS Pre-arranged Absence:

• JH/HS Pre-arranged Absence Request Form

JH/HS Student Parking:

• Student Parking Registration Information