"We went into what is called a soft lock down. We were only suppose to do that for 30 minutes, but we kept it all day meaning no one allowed to go outside the school without an adult." 

 

Although this school is private, the principal tells me safety measures mimic public schools meaning they follow recommendations by the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Now a school with deep roots in faith, prays for the victims in Connecticut. 

 

Bonita Springs Charter School also tells Fox 4 they are addressing parents' concerns. They sent out the following letter: 

Dear parents and guardians,

It is always a terribly sad time when a tragedy happens such as that which occurred in a Connecticut school today. This type of situation leaves everyone uneasy and in some cases, especially with children and parents, it causes a deep fear and concern. Please allow us to reassure you that our schools take every precaution we can to prevent such a tragedy. When your children return from school today, please take some time to remind them to immediately alert adults if they see anything out of the ordinary that causes them any concerns about safety. Some of the safety precautions we take are locking external doors after students are admitted, locking classroom doors, screening visitors at our front desk and conducting a variety of safety drills that include the very unlikely event of an intruder with ill intentions. It is very sad that we must prepare for these types of situations, but in today’s unsettled world, it is a reality we must face. While we cannot guarantee there will never be a situation for which we are not prepared, we promise to do everything in our power to assure the safety and security of your children while you entrust us with their care.