1. Bullying is Pervasive
Climate must be addressed so students feel physically and emotionally safe and READY TO LEARN.

2. Bullying Prevention
Positive culture within the school family

3. STAFF TRAINING
Recognize the impact name-calling and bullying have on teens
Understand each adult’s responsibility to act as an ally to targets
Gain specific strategies for interrupting bullying behaviors
Students MUST know that teachers are actively listening to every situation and will act upon bullying

4. PARENT, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY TRAINING
Address EVERY incidence of bullying
PROACTIVE TRAINING
Teachable moments
Include parents through PTC presentations, meetings, bulletins
Every staff member must send and reinforce NO BULLYING message throughout curriculum and building
SILENCE IS ACCEPTANCE

5. STUDENT TRAINING Every student has the RIGHT to feel safe
Every student is to be RESPECTFUL of others
If you see BULLYING say “We Don’t Do That Here!”
If you are bullied or feel uncomfortable REPORT it to an adult.