We take safety and security seriously. It is important that we maintain a safe and caring community so that learning can take place.

Visitors & Volunteers

Our school is a closed campus. All visitors and volunteers must report directly to the main office to sign-in and request permission from the school administration to be in the school. This process helps us know where you are in case of an emergency and allows staff and students to know you have signed-in with the office staff by wearing your volunteer/visitor badge. 

In order to ensure school security, all exterior doors will be locked after school commences each day. Anyone who is not a student or school staff member is required to sign-in.

Hallway Movement Between Class Breaks

The hallways at H.D. Cartwright are crowded during class changes and we expect students to move from class to class carefully and safely. For safety and security, students are required to leave their backpacks and jackets in their lockers during the school day. A locker break is scheduled each day to allow students to exchange binders/textbooks. Students are encouraged to carry only the books/supplies needed for two classes at a time. Students are requested not to use the library as a passage as they move from one class to the next.

Student Searches

In the event that school safety and security is a concern administration has the right to complete searches of student lockers, student property or personal belongings at any time.