in fact, there is a panic button in every single classroom, too, jean leblanc is the principal here. the balance? you want it secure, you benefit want it to be a prison. >> absolutely. most of what we have in place, the idz don't notice. they focus on student learning. >> reporter: but there are some things they want the kids to notice. >> nelson school. we are going to have a practice code red lockdown drill. >> reporter: intense lockdown drills leak this. >> all right. it's a code red lockdown. >> reporter: in case an intruder discuss get in, classroom doors are locked the lights turned off, the blinds shut. >> sit close together. stay close together. there is a lot more room here charlie. >> these young students are trained to huddle together in a corner out of sight, silent. >> we don't want anyone to see you in case they look in the windows, right? >> reporter: security experts say these lock down drills are critical. while it can look scary the kids find it comforting. >> this is my second year here and i feel very safe than my old 62. my old school they didn't have them. >> di