At KAS, the well-being and safety of our school community is paramount.
ONGOING CAMPUS SAFETY PROJECTS
Traffic Safety
Pedestrian gates are located at the front and back of our school campus to ensure smooth, quick and safe student drop-offs and pick-ups. Parents are encouraged to drive past the main gate and stop or park in front of DaYi Junior High School when using the front entrance. Please avoid parking or double-parking near the Cuihua and ShengLi intersection. To bypass traffic on Cuihua Road, the pedestrian gate at the back of the campus is also available.
Child Protection & Safeguarding
We believe that every child has the right to a safe and secure learning environment. To ensure the safety of our children and our community, KAS has clear policies and guidelines for child protection and safeguarding.
CHILD PROTECTION & SAFEGUARDING
Temporary Guardianship
Parents are expected to arrange for a responsible adult to care for their children and to notify the school when they are absent from the home. One parent must notify the school in advance. Parents can print out a PDF Guardianship Notice to fill in, or can fill in a temporary Guardianship Online Form below when they are leaving the city and will be leaving their children at home or in the care of others.
T emporary GUARDIANSHIP NOTICE & Printable FORM Temporary Guardianship Online Form
Visitor Guidelines
As a school community, we welcome parents to participate in various campus events, including performances, parent forums, meetings, college or counseling visits, sporting events, and library open hours. There are also special events during which we may open the campus to the broader Kaohsiung community. In the interest of our students’ safety, we request that all visitors adhere to KAS Visitor Guidelines to foster a secure and respectful environment. To maintain a secure environment, we kindly ask that all adults on campus adhere to our expectations regarding interactions with students and respect the designated areas reserved for their use. Visitors must be clearly identified.
Health & Illness
The health and wellbeing of our community is top priority. If a student, or faculty or staff member is feeling unwell or shows symptoms of a flu-like illness, we ask that they stay home until they have no symptoms. The School Nurse can provide guidance and monitor symptoms. Please see the FAQs below for additional information about medications and illness guidelines.
Health FAQs for Parents & Guardians
Emergency Procedures
In the case of an emergency, we prioritize the safety of our students, faculty, and staff through detailed procedures. These include separate protocols that are specific to earthquakes, fires, tsunamis, and campus intruders. Regular training, drills, and an emergency notification system and controlled release procedures prepare our community for any unforeseen circumstances.
Air Quality Monitoring
KAS monitors air particle pollution throughout each day using the Air Quality Index (AQI) designed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our building-wide air purification system includes wall-mounted air purifiers that are monitored via the school network. In general, the air quality is ‘good’ or ‘moderate’ throughout the year in Kaohsiung. During the winter months, the AQI can rise higher than 150 on a few days, reaching unhealthy levels. Outdoor activities will be restricted if AQI levels are high. The level of physical activity and level of pollutants are taken into consideration when making restrictions.