Student safety and well-being are the responsibility of both the secondary school teacher and Fleming faculty. Safety procedures must be reviewed at the start of the course and regularly throughout the program. Adherence to safety guidelines and protocols is required at all times.
Carpentry student wearing PPE
In a situation where a student is required to leave the classroom (i.e., as a result of disruptive behavior or because he/she is under the influence of alcohol or drugs), the secondary school dual credit teacher must be contacted and arrangements made to ensure students’ continued supervision takes place during class time.
Courses offered at the secondary school
- The secondary school dual credit teacher must review the school emergency procedures with the Fleming College Faculty (i.e., fire alarms and exits, lockdown procedures, specific safety protocol for the classroom).
- In the event of an emergency, the high school teacher would be the lead and the college faculty would assist.
Courses offered at the college
- Faculty must review the college emergency procedures with the secondary school teacher and students (i.e., fire alarms and exits, lockdown procedures, specific safety protocol for the classroom – see bulletin that is posted in all classrooms).
- In the event of an emergency, the college faculty would be the lead and the high school teacher would assist.
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Personal Protective Equipment
- Prior to the beginning of the dual credit course, faculty will ensure that the secondary school teacher is aware of any specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that will be required by students (i.e., safety boots, glasses, etc.)
- The secondary school dual will ensure that all students are aware of PPE requirements
- Students will be provided with safety glasses where required
- Students may not participate in class or enter labs without all necessary PPE
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