Bethel School District Board Policy 3207

I will be able to: Identify bullying Become aware of how to respond to a bully Become aware of how to respond to bullying as

a bystander Become aware of how to report bullying Commit to a bully free school

Listen to each other

No put downs or name calling

Questions are welcome

Respect each other

LEGAL DEFINITION OF BULLYING:Bethel Public Schools District Board Policy 3207

DefinitionHarassment, intimidation or bullying is a persistent,

intentional, electronic, written, verbal, or physical act that:

Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or

Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or

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 school.

A student is being bullied when another student or group of students: Says mean or hurtful things or makes fun of him or her or

calls them mean or hurtful names. Completely ignores him or her from their group of friends

or leaves them out of things on purpose. Hit, kick push, shove around, or lock him or her in a room. Tell lies or spread false rumors about him or her or send

mean notes and try to make other students dislike the student.

BULLYING IS… Done on purpose and it is difficult for the student being bullied to

defend him or herself.

When a student is teased repeatedly in a mean and hurtful way.

IT IS NOT BULLYING … When teasing is done in a friendly and playful way.

When two students of equal strength or power argue or fight.

What are different types of bullying?

Brainstorm as a class the types of bullying that you

think takes place.

PHYSICALHurting someone’s body.

VERBALHurting someone’s feelings.

SOCIAL / EMOTIONALHurting someone in a relationship sense.

CYBERHurting someone through email, text, chat, website posts, or digital

messages or images sent through cellular devices.

Which types of bullying do you think are most common at our school?

BYSTANDERSThose who watch bullying happen or hear about it.

Discuss as a whole group…

What is a hurtful bystander? What do they look like? What do they do?

What is a helpful bystander? What do they look like? What do they do?

What is worse, being totally ignored or being constantly taunted?

What do you think is the most difficult type of bullying to stop? Why?

What type of bullying do we most commonly see at GK? Why?

In groups of 3-4, discuss how you would refuse to be bullied in the following scenario.

Scenario #1 Over the past few weeks, a girl has been spreading

rumors about you on Twitter.

In groups of 3-4, discuss how you would refuse to be bullied in the following scenario.

Scenario #2 A boy on the bus says something mean under his

breath to you every time you walk by him.

In groups of 3-4, discuss how you would refuse to be bullied in the following scenario.

Scenario #3 Whenever you walk by a certain group of students in

the hall, they stop talking and stare at you.

Determine if it is safe for you to refuse.Unsafe situations

o The person bullying you is older or bigger than you.o More than one person is ganging up on bullying you.o No adult is nearby.o You feel trapped.

Check your feelings I need to get calm.

Stay CalmTake a deep breath in preparation. Imagine yourself talking in a strong, clear, respectful

voice.

Use Assertive BehaviorsStand or sit tall, hold your head high.Look straight at the person who is doing the bullying.Speak respectfully in a strong, clear voice.

o “That’s Bullying. I want you to stop!”

Walk away calmly after you have spoken out.

Bullying is…

REPEATED OVER TIME

and

DONE ON PURPOSE.

What adults could you report bullying to? Be sure to include the following in a report…

Who, What, When, Where, How Often

Follow up Keep telling until it is handled!

Bullying reporting form is available: School office District website Tips line: tips@bethelsd.org

Will you agree to keep our school safe for ALL students?

Remember – Orange and Blue Starts with You!!!