HARASSMENT & BULLYING

Student Guide

 

If you feel you are being harassed or bullied, this is what you need to DO.

 

¯    DO NOT IGNORE IT!  Everyone has a right to feel accepted and safe in school.

¯    TELL THE PERSON TO STOP.  Be polite and clear about how you feel.

 

If the person does not stop, or you are afraid to say something to this person, TELL A TRUSTED ADULT or PEP MEMBER.

 

¯    A friend can go with you for support.

¯    This is what the adult or PEP member can do for you:

 

                 Listen to you.

                 Help you decide what to do next.

                 Support you in your decision.

                 Help you talk to your School Counselor or Principal.

 

YOU WILL BE ASKED:

 

¯    What happened?

¯    How did that make you feel?

¯    What do you want to happen next?

 

Sometimes problems can be resolved through informal discussion or mediation.

 

IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED OR IF IT CONTINUES, THEN YOU CAN FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT.

 

¯    Fill out an Incident Complaint form in the Guidance Office.

¯    Bring a copy of the complaint form to Mr. Starr or Dr. Grossman.

¯    A complete investigation of the situation will be conducted by an administrator.

¯    Parents will be notified.

¯    The Administrator will determine any disciplinary action.

 

If the harassment or bullying continues please see a School Counselor for additional help.

 

 

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