How and When to Report Bullying at Bryan Middle School

What is Bullying? Code of Conduct definition: “Bullying occurs when a student communicates with another by any means including telephone, writing, cyberbullying, or via electronic communications with the intent to intimidate, or inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose or physically contacts another person with the intent to intimidate or to inflict physical, emotional, or mental harm without legitimate purpose.”

What does bullying look like? Threatening gestures Suggestive gestures (especially of a sexual nature) Blocking someone’s path intentionally Pulling a chair out from under someone Refusing to let someone have a seat Knocking books or other possessions from someone’s hands Taking another person’s book, purse, jacket or other items with the intent to cause them to be upset Writing unkind, threatening, embarrassing, or personal information about another

What does bullying sound like? Threatening comments Inappropriate laughter or other vocalizations (ex. animal sounds) Gossiping Belittling comments (making fun of others) Suggestive comments (especially those of a sexual nature) Conversations meant to make another feel uncomfortable

When and Where does bullying occur? Bullying can happen at any time and anywhere: At school- classrooms, hallways, restrooms, gym, locker rooms, cafeteria On the bus At sports events At the mall In your neighborhood On the Internet – Facebook, Twitter, Chat rooms, etc.

What should you do if you are bullied? TELL AN ADULT at school! This includes your teachers, counselors, principals, librarian, secretaries, SRO officer, bus driver and custodians. ANY adult at Bryan will help you! Write a SHOUT to report bullying anonymously Witnesses should REPORT bullying too AND Tell your parents or the adult you live with (grandparent, aunt or uncle, etc.)

Reporting is Vital! In order for the adults at Bryan to help you, it is necessary for you to report bullying to a teacher, counselor, principal, or SRO. Report bullying EACH time it happens. We can not stop what we do not know exists!

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt