Let's Avoid Bullying/Harassment
Students are being encouraged to report any incident of bullying to a counselor. bullying may be any gesture, written, verbal, or physical act where the perpetrator demonstrates an intent to harm by engaging in repeated conduct that physically harms a student or damages a student's property; places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or insults or demeans any student or group of student. Look for these signs at home or in the classroom:
- Often misses school or is "too sick" to go
- Has temper tantrums or emotional outbursts
- Experiences a slip in grades
- Starts acting despondent or cries easily
- Seems anxious about riding the bus
- Has unexplained bruises
- Becomes reluctant to talk about school
- Asks for rides or escorts to school
- Is missing items, including lost lunch money
Parents:
- Don't ignore the warning signs
- Ask your child to tell you what is going on
- Respond in a positive and accepting manner
- Don't encourage them to fight back, remind them to seek help from an adult
- Encourage your child to stick with friends. Bullies are less likely to pick on a child in a group.