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GALENA PARK ISD’S STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOL
SAFETY & SECURITY

Standard Response Protocol is the emergency management system adopted by Galena Park
ISD. This protocol, along with campus and district emergency plans, provide guidance to all
district staff in the event of an emergency. Campuses and departments conduct frequent drills
and notify parents of any emergency procedure activated on a campus.

STUDENTS ADULTS
HOLD • Clear the hallways and remain in room or area • Clear the hallways and remain in room or area
until the “All Clear” is announced
until the “All Clear” is announced
In your classroom or area. Clear the halls. • Do business as usual • Do business as usual
STUDENTS ADULTS
SECURE • Return to inside of building • Bring everyone indoors
• Lock outside doors
Get inside. Lock outside doors. • Do business as usual • Increase situational awareness
• Account for all students
• Do business as usual
STUDENTS ADULTS
LOCKDOWN • Move away from sight • Recover students from hallway, if possible
• Lock the classroom door
Locks, lights, out of sight. • Maintain silence • Turn out the lights
• Do not open the door
• Move away from sight
• Maintain silence
• Do not open the door
• Prepare to evade or defend
STUDENTS ADULTS
EVACUATE • Leave stuff behind if required to • Lead students to Evacuation location
A location may be specified. • If possible, bring your phone • Account for students and adults
• Notify if missing, extra or injured student or
• Follow instructions
adults
STUDENTS ADULTS
SHELTER • Use appropriate safety strategy for the hazard • Lead safety strategy
Hazard: Tornado, Hazmat, Earthquake, Tsunami
Hazard and safety strategy. Safety Strategy: • Account for students and adults
• Notify if missing, extra or injured student or
Evacuate to shelter area, Seal the room, Drop, adults
cover and hold, Get to high ground
New Safety Protocol For Senior Gold Card

As a token of appreciation to our school community, Galena
Park ISD is excited to continue to offer the Senior Gold Card
program for all GPISD residents 55 years of age or older. The
Senior Gold Card provides free access to GPISD performing
arts and regular season, home athletic events (playoff games
are not included). A valid driver’s license or ID is required for
cardholder privileges/access.

UPDATE: To ensure appropriate security at all home, varsity
football games, Senior Gold Card holders must pick up their Senior Gold Card Members
2023-2024 varsity football season admission tickets from the GPISD Athletic Complex (15025
Wallisville Rd., Houston, TX 77049) anytime Monday morning through noon the day before a
home, varsity football game. Presentation of an admission ticket and a Senior Gold Card will
be required for admission.

We look forward to area seniors to continue being active members and supporters of our
community and schools. For questions or additional assistance, please call the Galena Park ISD
Athletics Department (832) 386-4330.