Bullying & Hazing Policy

Student-to-Student &

Student-to-AdultBUL- 5212.1

Bullying & Hazing Policy (Student-to-Student & Student-to-Adult)BUL- 5212.1

Bullying is any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act(s) or conduct, including electronic communications committed by a pupil(s) that can include:

Reasonable fear of harm to person or property.

Substantially detrimental effect on physical or mental health.

Substantial interference with academic performance.

Interference with the ability to participate in or benefit from school services, activities or privileges.

Hazing

This is a method of initiation or pre-initiation into a pupil organization, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury, personal degradation, or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a student.

Types of Bullying Cyberbullying-

texting, on-line (Facebook, Tweeting….)

Indirect bullying- intimidation or peer pressure

Non-verbal bullying- threatening gestures, staring, stalking, graffiti or graphic images, destruction of property

Physical bullying-intentional, unwelcome acts of beating, biting, fighting, hitting, kicking, poking, punching, pushing, shoving, spitting and tripping

Social/Relational bullying- spreading rumors, manipulating relationships, exclusion, blackmailing, isolating….

Verbal bullying

Hurtful gossiping, making rude noises, name-calling, spreading rumors & teasing

Discrimination

Sexual Harassment

Hostile Environment Harassment

Title IX -Bully Complaint Manager

Responsibilities to Students

Do not participate or contribute to bullying or hazing

Treat everyone with respect

Report it

Do not retaliate

Responsibilities

Student

Do not participate or contribute to bullying or hazing

Treat everyone with respect Report it Do not retaliate

Teacher/Staff

Model appropriate behavior Recognize the indicators of

bullying/ hazing Discuss strategies to prevent

bullying/hazing Encourage students to report

bullying/hazing Intervene immediately &

report complaints or incidents to admin.

Confidentiality & Non-retaliation

All reports handled confidentially

District will not tolerate retaliation against any reporter or person who participates in the investigation process.

POP Quiz Teachers/staff should model appropriate

________________ ? Which is the newest type of bullying

_____________________? True or False

Teachers should investigate any complaints or reports of suspected bullying/hazing that is brought to their attention.

Conclusion

Remember the 5 Keys to Success and we will all live in harmony.

Bullying & Hazing Policy

(Student-to-Student & Student-to-Adult)

BUL- 5212.1