Wildcats Stop Bullying

  •  WILDCATS STOP BULLYING BECAUSE WE:

     

    • Take students complaints of bullying seriously.
    • Tell students to report bullying to an adult.
    • Do not overlook bullying behavior as “normal” childhood behavior.
    • Build on developmental assets.
    • Provide in-service and guidance lessons for all students, parents and faculty.
    • Monitor all hallways during passing periods.
    • Use books to open discussion and increase an awareness of bullying and its impact.
    • Sign pledges against bullying.

     

    HOW TO BE AN UPSTANDER:

    • Choose to not participate in bullying behaviors.
    • Report any incidence of bullying to a teacher, administrator, or counselor.
    • Practice skills and strategies to take a stand.
    • Encourage your friends and classmates to take a stand against any bullying they observe.
    • Take an individual stand.
    • Be friendly toward another student that is a target of bullying.
    • Be a friend to new or needy students.
    • If you hear bullying, change the conversation or help the student being bullied walk away from the situation.

     

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    WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE BEING BULLYED:

    • Walk away with confidence, even though you may not be feeling it at the moment.
    • Be calm.
    • Tell the bully to stop.
    • Use appropriate language.
    • Have friends around and stay in safe places.
    • Tell a responsible adult that you trust (parent, teacher, counselor, and administrator).
    • Keep telling until the bullying behavior stops.