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Bullying: What Every
Parent Should Know
Springdale Park Elementary
Ms. Yolonda Brown, Principal
Ms. Jeanine Rousso, Counselor
Ms. Chante Blackwell, Assistant
Principal
What is Bullying?
As Defined by State Law According to state law, bullying means an act which occurs on school
property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities, or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of a local school system, that is:
Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so;
Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or
Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:
Causes another person substantial physical harm within the meaning of or visible bodily harm
Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;
Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening education environment; or
Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
What is Bullying?
As Interpreted by Ms. Rousso
Repeated, intentional acts meant to threaten, harass, or
intimidate a peer.
Behavior is based on power or making one person feel
less powerful.
Bullying can be direct behaviors
such as teasing, threatening, hitting,
or stealing. It can also be indirect
such as spreading rumors, isolating
or excluding.
Can be written, verbal, physical, or nonverbal.
Examples of Bullying May Include
but are not Limited to Someone is threatening to beat you up in school, including when
walking to or from school, when you get off the bus, while talking to you on your cell phone or while you are online using instant messages, in chat rooms or by email.
Someone is taking something of yours without your permission.
Someone is spreading rumors about your or your family.
Someone is embarrassing you in front of others by either calling you names or doing something to you.
Someone is telling other kids not to talk to you or be friends with you.
Someone continues to shove you in the hallways and says it is an accident.
Cyberbullying
The willful, hostile and repeated harassment and intimidation of a person through the use of digital technologies, including, but not limited to, email, blogs, social networking websites, chat rooms, texts, and instant messaging
Keep computers in a common room, not a bedroom.
Know login information and passwords for all email addresses, social networking profiles, etc.
Text messages should be checked on a
regular basis.
Monitor all internet use and activity logs.
Bullying
Repeated over time
Intentional
Power based
Seek to humiliate or intimidate
Aimed at one particular student
Only one party has negative feelings
Accidental: not apologizing after an accident
Not based on a difference in power: neither student feels belittled
All parties have negative feelings: arguing between friends
Inappropriate
Behavior
Children who Bully are Often
Impulsive, hot-headed, dominant
Easily frustrated
Lack empathy
Have difficulty following rules
View violence in a positive way
Have a high need for power and control
Have a lack of warmth and involvement on the part of parents
Have overly permissive parenting including a lack of limits for children's behavior or lack of supervision
Parents give harsh, physical discipline
Children who are Victims Often
Appear to be anxious, self-doubting, and insecure.
Report very low levels of self-esteem and a lack of confidence.
Rarely stand up for themselves when confronted face-to-face by bullies.
May lack social skills and friends and are
often raised in overprotective households.
Are often physically undersized and
weaker than their peers.
Bullying Prevention at SPARK
Kelso’s Choices Conflict Management
No Place for Hate Pledge and Activities
No Name Calling Week
Red Ribbon Week
Character Trait of the Month
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Individual Counseling
Strategies SPARK Students are
Taught
Use Humor
Walk Away
Find a Friend
Avoid Bullies
Ask the Bully to Stop
Ask an Adult for Help
Try Not to Get Upset or Angry
Don’t Fight Back
What Can You Do to Prevent
Bullying?
Encourage and model empathy and kindness.
Keep the lines of communication open with your child.
Teach your child to be a proactive bystander.
Teach your child how to solve problems with others.
Role play to help your student practice
dealing with bullies.
Teach your child appropriate
ways to deal with anger.
What Can You Do to Prevent
Bullying?
Help to develop and recognize talents or positive attributes of your child to help build self esteem.
Encourage your child to make contact with and spend time with friendly students in his or her class.
Teach your child how to seek help from an adult when feeling threatened by a bully.
Teach your child to be assertive and let the bully know bullying behavior is not acceptable.
Make sure your child has a safe and loving home environment where he or she can take shelter, physically and emotionally.
What Can You Do if Your Child is
Being Bullied?
First, focus on your child. Be supportive and gather
information about the bullying.
Check your emotions.
Empathize with your child.
Never tell your child to ignore the bullying.
Do not encourage physical
retaliation.
Teach your child how to respond
to the bullying appropriately.
Contact school officials.
Procedures for Reporting Bullying
Behavior
In School Student or parent should report incident to teacher or
another adult.
Teacher will report incident to administrative team.
Administrative team will investigate and follow disciplinary procedures.
On the Bus Student or parent should report incident to bus driver.
Bus driver will complete an incident report and give to administrative team.
Administrative team will investigate and follow discipline procedures.
APS Student Code of Conduct
Uses progressive discipline procedures so that the severity of the punishment is based on the severity of the offense as well as discipline history.
Uses Georgia law to define bullying
When behavior of an individual student comes in conflict with the rights of others, corrective actions may be necessary.
Code of Conduct is effective on school property at any time, off school groups at any school activity, on vehicles provided for student transportation, or with respect to the Internet by or through devices belonging to the school system.
Behaviors that Result in Disciplinary
Procedures Assault, including verbal or physical threats of bodily harm
Inappropriate bus conduct
Profane or vulgar language
Willful or malicious damage, destruction, or defacing personal or school property
Theft
Insubordination, disorderly conduct, disobeying school rules, regulations or directives; disobeying directives given by teachers, administrators, or other school staff
Classroom and school disturbances
Giving false information to school officials
Cheating on school assignments
Bullying
Falsifying reports of alleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher or other school personnel.
Disciplinary Actions for Code of
Conduct Violations
Warning
Conference with Counselor or Administrator
Loss of Privileges
Isolation or Time Out
Temporary Removal from Class or Activity
Notification to Parents
Parent Conference
Out of School Suspension or Expulsion
Suspension or Expulsion from the School Bus
Additional Resources and Websites
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/
http://www.noplaceforhate.org/
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
http://www.gadoe.org/
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/
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