• SAFETY at ABERNETHY 

    The safety of our èßäÊÓƵ is of the utmost importance at Abernethy. To achieve our goal of having a safe and secure environment, Abernethy has implemented several safety procedures.

     

    PHYSICAL SAFETY
    Visitor/Volunteer Badges
    All adult visitors to the èßäÊÓƵ are required to sign in at the èßäÊÓƵ office and pick up a Visitor identification badge.

    Safe Routes to School
    Abernethy is one of eight pilot èßäÊÓƵs working with the City of Portland Office of Transportation on the Safe Routes to School Program. The program is designed to improve traffic safety in our neighborhoods, provide healthy opportunities for kids while reducing traffic congestion and pollution.

    Teaching "neighborhood" safety in the classroom
    Teachers and administrators strive to impress upon èßäÊÓƵ the need for careful and alert conduct while in the community. This instruction includes information about not talking to or accepting rides from strangers and encouraging èßäÊÓƵ to use a "buddy" system when going to the store, playing in the neighborhood or participating in other activities.

    Safety Patrol
    The Portland Public School's Police Department, in cooperation with Abernethy èßäÊÓƵ, organizes a volunteer Junior Safety Patrol program. The Patrol's responsibility is to ensure safe passage for èßäÊÓƵ going to and from èßäÊÓƵ. With the exception of late arrival days, the Patrol attends safety lanes from 7:45 - 8:00 AM and 2:30 - 2:40 PM.

     

    EMOTIONAL SAFETY
    Conflict Management
    Conflict or disagreement is normal and often happens when children get together. However, hurtful words, gestures, or using one's muscles are not acceptable ways to deal with conflict and disagreement at èßäÊÓƵ. Our goal at Abernethy èßäÊÓƵ is to empower èßäÊÓƵ with the ability to determine their own behavior, encourage internal control, and take ownership of their problems. Students will gain responsibility for the following expectations:

    • Be Respecful
    • Be Responsible
    • Be Safe

     

    ABERNETHY SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN 

    The Abernethy Admin Team wants to share the following Safety Procedures:

    Abernethy School Safety Plan 2024-25