The safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors are our highest priorities. Northwest Georgia Charter Academy maintains a comprehensive School Safety Plan that aligns with guidance from FEMA, GEMA/HS, the Georgia Department of Education, and local emergency management and public safety agencies. The plan is reviewed regularly, shared with staff, and practiced through age-appropriate emergency drills. A designated School Safety Coordinator oversees its implementation, annual review, and continuous improvement. Staff receive ongoing safety training, including CPR, AED, and first aid, and emergency medical equipment is maintained on campus.
Northwest Georgia Charter Academy maintains a mobile panic alert system connected to 911 and first responders, current digital school mapping data provided to emergency agencies, and a behavioral threat assessment team, consistent with Georgia law.
Anonymous reporting: students, staff, families, and community members may anonymously report a dangerous, violent, threatening, harmful, or potentially harmful activity at or related to the school through [ Student Safe — reporting system name / app / link / number, available August ]. Reports are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are routed to trained school personnel and, when appropriate, to local 911 and law enforcement.
The Georgia Department of Education, with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, also operates a statewide 24-hour toll-free safety hotline: 1-877-SAY-STOP (1-877-729-7867).
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. In Georgia, 988 is answered by the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL), which can also be reached at 1-800-715-4225. If there is an immediate danger to life, call 911.
Questions about student safety or well-being may be directed to: Dr. Dawn Williams, Superintendent, [email protected], (706) 346-5688.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. In the event of severe weather or other emergencies, the school will communicate closures, delays, or schedule changes through its established channels, including the website, email, text messages, phone notifications, and social media.
Families may also check local Rome radio stations and Atlanta television stations for delayed openings, closings, or early dismissals: Rome News-Tribune, WRGA AM 1470, Coosa Valley News, WSB-TV Channel 2, Fox 5 Atlanta, 11Alive, and CBS 46 Atlanta.
Outdoor activities, including recess, physical education, athletics, and other events, may be modified, relocated indoors, or canceled based on weather.
In accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Northwest Georgia Charter Academy maintains an asbestos management plan for its facilities. The plan is available for review upon request; contact the front office at (706) 346-5688 to arrange to inspect it.
Northwest Georgia Charter Academy uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach and provides notice of pesticide applications in accordance with Georgia law. Families who wish to be notified before pesticide applications may ask to be added to the notification registry by contacting the front office at (706) 346-5688.
