1. Council Rock Elementary School Safety Presentation

2. School Board Policies:
Council Rock School District
School Board Policies:
Threats/Conduct – 218.2
Nondiscrimination – 103
Hazing – 247
Harassment – 248
Bullying/Cyberbullying – 249
Weapons Policy – 218.1
January 2014

3. Threats/Conduct
THREAT – A statement or gesture used to scare someone, cause harm, or damage property
Even if you did not mean it – it is still a threat
Saying, “I did not mean it” or “I was only joking” does not make it okay
Threats could happen anywhere - on the computer, through texting, on the bus, at recess or in your classroom
Threats scare people, makes them worry and makes it harder for them to enjoy school and learn

4. Hazing
Forcing someone to do something they do not want to do to be a member of the group
If you feel this is happening, tell an adult – teacher, principal, counselor, recess teacher, bus driver, parent

5. Harassment Repeated behaviors of: name calling teasing
making fun of people
pushing
shoving
tripping
spreading rumors about people
not letting a person participate in activities

6. Bullying/Cyberbullying
"A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself."

7. Bullying/Cyberbullying
Bullying - purposeful, intentional, hurtful and persistent
Types - electronic (cyberbullying), written, verbal or physical
Saying, “I did not mean it” or “I was only joking” does not make it okay
Happens on the bus, at lunch/recess, in the classroom - anywhere
Makes it harder for a student to learn
Is mean and disrespectful
Verbal bullying or threat?

8. Bullying/Cyberbullying
What can you do?
Tell the bully to stop in a firm, calm voice
Walk away from uncomfortable situations
Know that it is not your fault
Tell adults at home and at school
Hang out with people who will let you be you
Don't be a bully yourself

9. No Weapons of Any Kind are Allowed at School!
No knives of ANY kind – this includes pocket knives or Swiss Army Knives
No guns of ANY kind – this includes toy guns, Airsoft guns, and water guns
No look-alike weapons
No weapons that are part of a costume
This includes weapons carried on your body or in your clothes or school bag while you are on school property or traveling to or from school.

10. No Weapons of Any Kind are Allowed at School!

11. Remember: A “look alike” is considered a weapon
Check your backpack and pockets before you come to school
If you feel threatened or bullied or you see someone with a weapon or being bullied, tell an adult immediately
We are all responsible for keeping our school safe
Hurtful words/actions can affect us for a lifetime

12. tell an adult immediately.
Your responsibility…
tell an adult immediately.

13. School’s Responsibility:
Call to parents
Report to the Superintendent
Report to police

14. Possible Consequences:
Call to parents – loss of privileges
Principal’s Notice
Suspension
Expulsion
Arrest

15. Cell Phones
Cell phones are not allowed during the school day or on the school bus. Teachers should not see cell phones for any reason while students are in school or on the school bus
Cell phones that ring or are being used for text messaging or photographing will be taken and parents will be contacted

16. School Handbook
Located on the school website and in the front of the homework planner for grades 2-6 students
Read it with your parents when you get home