Safety Drills

The safety of our students is our top priority. Following LAUSD policies, Palms holds four or five types of safety drills throughout the school year, two or three each month:

• Drop Drill, also called Drop, Cover, & Hold Drill: Students practice safety measures to prevent harm during an earthquake. Students protect their heads, take cover under desks and tables, and move away from windows and glass.

• Fire Drill: Students learn to evacuate classrooms safely in the event of a fire.

• Lockdown Drill: Students move to the safety of a classroom or closest building when there is imminent danger either on campus or in the neighborhood, such as from a loose animal, community incident, or police action.

• Shelter-in-Place Drill: Similar to a Lock Down Dril. Used when there is an environmental threat, such as a chemical spill, fire, or insect swarm in the area.

• ShakeOut Drill: Students evacuate to the P.E. field, simulating an earthquake event. This drill is held on or near the date of the annual Great California Shakeout. In the event of an actual earthquake or on-site emergency, parents will pick up students at the Reunion Gate on the P.E. side of Palms Blvd. Details are in the Emergency Procedures section of the Health and Safety page.

These types of emergencies are unlikely to occur, but Palms is determined to be prepared!

2026-2027 Safety Drill Schedule

Safety First

Palms works closely with local law enforcement if there is an incident in our neighborhood.

Safety is always the #1 priority at Palms.

See Also

Emergency Preparedness

Health and Safety