AA Alerts
School Closings or Delays
When weather conditions or any type of emergency forces the closing or delay of school, the
report may be heard on television channels 6, 8 and 12, as well as on WRVA, WSVS and WFLO radio stations. In addition, a recording on the school answering machine will have updated information that also is placed on the Web site. It should be noted that we do not base our decision on what Amelia County Public Schools decide.
Careful thought is given not only to students who ride the buses but also to the numerous students who drive themselves to school and to the parents who transport their children to the Academy. Safety is the foremost driving force in the decision-making process. We would like for all parents to know that if you should decide you need more time to allow for a safe trip, your decision will be honored and your child will not be penalized. We have students from other counties and many within Amelia County are traveling long distances along secondary roads to the Academy. Working together during times of inclement weather is just another indication of the Academy family striving to provide the best education possible for our students.
Fire Drill Procedures
The signals for a fire drill will be short, interrupted rings of the bell. Be sure that the windows are closed and lights and fans are turned off before the last person leaves the room. The last one to leave the room will be responsible for closing the door. March out in single file without talking. Teachers are responsible ensuring students are escorted to the baseball field behind the Academy.
| Main Building | Directions for Leaving |
| Room K, 2, and 3 | West door to driveway |
| Room 1 and 4 | East door to playground |
| Room 5, 7, 8 | Left side of front entrance |
| Room 6 and Lab | Right side of front entrance |
| Library | Right side of front entrance |
| Restrooms | Front entrance |
| Room 9, 12, and 14 | Right side of East door towards gym |
| Room 10 and 11 | Left side of East door |
| Café | Exit out of nearest exterior door |
| Computer Lab | Left side end door |
| Gymnasium | Directions for Leaving |
| Art Classroom | South door of classroom to playground |
| Pre-kindergarten | West doors to playground |
| Stage | Southeast double doors to baseball field |
| Room 15 | Southeast double doors to baseball field |
| Restrooms/Locker rooms | Northeast double doors-main entrance |
| Gym proper | Main entrance door |
Caution: Do Not Block Any Driveways!
Tornado Drill Procedures
The warning for a tornado drill is a long continuous ringing of the bell. If this warning sounds, teachers are instructed to move their students to the nearest interior hallway wall as far as possible from outdoor entrances. Students are instructed to kneel down and cover their heads with their arms.