What is bullying?

Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose. The person being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself. Usually, bullying happens over and over.

Examples of bullying include:

• Hitting, kicking, shoving and other physical kinds of bullying

• Taunting, teasing, name-calling

• Spreading rumors about others

• Excluding or ignoring others in a mean way

• Taking money or other belongings

• Sending mean e-mails, texts or notes

What to do if your child is being bullied:

If you feel your child, or any student, is in immediate danger, contact the police. Otherwise, contact your anti-bullying specialist, counselor, principal, or vice principal.

Helpful websites:

State/School Policy attachment

http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents