Coachman Fundamental Middle School

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No Bullying Zone

• Coachman Fundamental Middle School

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Bullying

• Unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or
  physical behavior, including any threatening,
  insulting, or dehumanizing gesture by an adult or
  student.

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WrittenGang cyber-bullying

• Sending mean e-mails or notes
• You are so fat, why dont you jump off the roof.

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Texting mean words
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E-mailing I hate you!
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Verbal

• You are so ugly and wearing that sorry outfit.

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Gossip

• I heard that her mom is a prostitute.

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She stole Bettys money.
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Physical
Hitting, kicking, shoving
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Pushing Down

• Brushing up against, being sneaky, thinks its
  funny

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Excluding

• Feeling that no one cares, ignored, excluded

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Stealing

• Taking money, belongings, backpack, lunch

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Bullying/HarassmentIt makes you feel sad.
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Bullying/HarassmentYou feel trapped.
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Bullying/Harassment

• Is severe or pervasive enough to create an
  intimidating, hostile or offensive educational
  environment

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Bullying/Harassment

• Unreasonably interferes with the victims school
  performance or participation

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Bullying/HarassmentGrades are affected.
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Bullying/Harassment

• Causes discomfort or humiliation

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Bully

• Could be girl, boy, rich, or poor. Usually bigger
  than the victim

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Who is the Bully?
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Who is the Bully?
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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.

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What Should you do if you are Bullied?

• Tell your teacher or administrator.
• Dont fight back. Dont try to bully those who
  bully you.
• Try not to show anger or fear. Students who bully
  like to see that they can upset you.
• Calmly tell the student to stop or say nothing
  and walk away.
• Use humor.
• Try to avoid situations in which bullying is
  likely to happen.

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Coachmans Action Plan

• Anti-bullying pledge
• PMAC Youth Conference
• NJHS Character Play
• Incident Reporting boxes around campus
• Positive posters around the school
• Promote character education
• Promote Student of the Month activities
• TV Production class campaign against bullying

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Continued

• Provide reading material on bullying for students
• Include articles on bullying in newsletter
• Provide links to bullying resources on our web
  page
• Investigate the bullying incidents immediately
  and thoroughly
• Report findings to all parents
• Referral to Guidance and/or Social Worker
• Referral to IAC (Intervention and Appeals
  Committee)

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If your child is determined to be a Bully.

• That will be noted on school record
• Could impact being accepted into a magnet program
• Could impact job opportunities
• Incident will be reported to the state
• Could be dismissed from this school

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For More Information

• Contact Mrs. Underwood at
• 669-1190 at Ext 102
• Coachman will Maintain a Safe Learning
  Environment.

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Coachman Fundamental Middle School

• Rocks!