North Ridge MSBully Prevention and Awareness

Heather Penry, M.A., LPCNorth Ridge Crisis Counselor

Engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related activity or in a vehicle operated by the district and creates an imbalance of power.

Is severe, pervasive and persistent

See Texas Education Code 37,0832

Bullying

Written

Verbal

Electronic (Cyber)

Physical

Types of Bullying

Obvious Indicators◦ A child tells you about it

◦ A friend of the child tells you about it

◦ You find a note/letter with names

◦ A child writes about it in class/at home

◦ Posted on facebook/twitter/text messages/etc

Indicators of Bullying

Covert Indicators◦ A change in mood with your child

◦ A rise in anxiety around lunch, weekends, before school or after school

◦ Child not wanting to spend time with friends

◦ Child acting out with attention seeking behavior

◦ Making excuses for spending more time at home

Indicators of Bullying

Victim◦ Have the child explain the situation(s) in detail

◦ Normalize their feelings by acknowledging what the child is telling you

◦ Find out what the child would like the outcome to be

◦ What has the child tried already to stop it?

◦ If it happened at school, let the school know.

Ways to deal with Bullying

Bully◦ Have the child explain the situation(s) in detail

◦ Normalize their feelings by acknowledging what the child is telling you

◦ Why are they picking on the other child? Has the other child done something to them?

◦ If it happened at school, let the school know.

◦ What is happening with the child for them to act this way towards others?

Ways to deal with Bullying

Call Mrs. Penry, Mr. Ellis, Ms. Blowers, Mr. Whitfield or the classroom teacher at 817-547-5200

Give as much detail as possible (include dates and times)

Give names of others involved

Report it as soon as possible

Informing the School

A complete investigation will be conducted

Depends on severity, pervasiveness and persistence

Can range from Friday Night School to DAEP

These are just some of the possibilities.

Possible Consequences

Questions

Comments

Concerns

Suggestions

Questions and Answers

Thank you for your time and attention to helping keep our kids safe and comfortable here at North Ridge Middle School.

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