Bullying A Proactive Preventative Approach Jennifer Pearson, counselor Kay Bandy, Clermont principal
Our Guiding Principles We expect all members of the Solanco School District to: Treat themselves and each other with RESPECT To act RESPONSIBLY and take RESPONSIBILITY for their actions To act with COURAGE every day To act with KINDNESS when dealing with others
Our Guiding Principles through PRIDE (People Respecting Individual Differences Everyday) We will show RESPECT everyday by not bullying others We will be RESPONSIBLE everyday and tell an adult at home or school if we know someone is being bullied We will show KINDNESS everyday by including students who are left out We will show COURAGE every day by helping students who are being bullied
Supporting the Expectations in the Elementary Schools Daily Announcements Project Wisdom or Words of Wisdom Instructional Lessons Conflict Resolution Accepting Differences Peace in the Classroom Language of Feelings Skills Quest Bullying Restorative Practices Bystander Personal Safety
Supporting the Expectations in the Elementary Schools School-wide Positive Programs Bart Colerain Behavior Expectations Challenge Clermont Cares Providence 200 Club Quarryville Expectations Embedded in Our Culture Pervasive use in interactions and communications on the buses, in the classrooms, hallways, or offices
Supporting the Expectations in the Secondary Schools Weekly PRIDE lessons Link crew lessons in Advisory Topics focus on: Accepting others Bullying Circle (bystanders) Cliques Cyberbullying Respect vs Fear Bullying vs Teasing Showing courage No name
Supporting the Expectations in the Secondary Schools Student Leaders PRIDE Ambassadors Link Crew members HS/MS mentoring programs Ophelia Club Boys group/leadership After school mentoring School Wide Positive Programs Caught with PRIDE SHINING STARS Renaissance Cards for good behavior
Our Response to Bullying School Counselors 1. Meeting with the Victim 2. Meeting with the Bully 3. Reports the incident to the Principal 4. Contact with Parents when appropriate
Our Response to Bullying Counselors Respond by: • Providing Instruction to the class • Providing Individual Instruction • Developing a Circle of Friends • Training victims to respond • Offering Social Skills Lessons • Developing a Behavior Plan • Offering Mediation in rare cases • Journaling • Mentoring
Our Response to Bullying Administrators 1. Investigate 2. Meet with the bully 3. Meet with the victim 4. Make a referral to the counselor for support or intervention 5. Conference with parents 6. Inform all team members 7.Disciplinary actions as warranted
Partnering to Stop Bullying 1.) Contact the school- teacher, counselor, or principal 2) If the problem continues follow up with the school Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together. Paul Ryan
Resources Counselor page on Moodle (Pearson/Swift) http://www.disabled- world.com/disability/awareness/bully- signs.php http://urbandojo.com/2010/06/21/is-your- child-being-bullied-check-for-these-11- bullying-warning-signs/
Resources http://www.womansday.com/sex- relationships/family/signs-of-bullying http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/is-your- child-being-cyberbullied-important-signs- 577100.html http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/2011/11/0 5/michele-borba-blog-9-signs-of- cyberbullying-you-must-watch-out-for-in- kids/
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