A Week to Protect the Weak

Alternative Policies

By J.P., Eliana, Eva, Ben and Danny

Summary Main Points

• Four policies being proposed.• Anti Bullying/ Pro-Friendship Week in which students

will participate.• Volunteer Hall Monitor System to help catch

bullying/bullies in the act.• Changing Report System to make it easier and more

confidential to report a bullying case/bully.• Peer Jury to allow kids to see the severity of bullying.

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Interviews

• Dr. Olsen, Principal-Elm Place Middle School• Mr.Swanson, Principal-Highland Park High School• Mr. Neiberg, Student Services Representative-

Waukegan High School• Ms. Ferrari, Principal-Northwood Middle School• We found that, when asked, the majority of the

people we interviewed said that it was essential to fix the reporting system and make it better.

• “I think now if students aren’t able to feel comfortable to report a problem, that’s definitely a problem.” ~Dr.Olsen, Principal-Elm Place Middle School

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Bibliography

1. "COMMITTEES MUDDLE THROUGH BUSY WEEK."Illinois Association Of School Boards. IASB, March 5,2010. Web. 11 Mar 2011. <http://www.iasb.com/govrel/alr9648.cfm>.

2. Harris, Sharon. "News." PenkinTimes. Penkin Daily Times, April 3, 2009. Web. 11 Mar 2011. <http://www.pekintimes.com/news/education/x1931057841/Fight-against-bullying-in-schools-continues>.

3. Limber , Susan. "State Laws and Policies to Address Bullying in Schools." School Psychology Review 32. (2003): n. pag. Web. 11 Mar 2011. <http://www.questia.com/googleScholar.qst?docId=5002058659>.

 

Picture Bibliography

1. "Bullying." Welcome To My World. Web. 16 Mar. 2011. <http://irishgreeneyes-welcometomyworld.blogspot.com/2011/02/bullying.html>.

2. First News Children's Newspaper - Official Site. Web. 16 Mar. 2011. <http://www.firstnews.co.uk/>.

3. Welcome to the Media Workshop | Southampton. Web. 16 Mar. 2011. <http://www.mpmw.co.uk/>.