The Montello School District strives to support students in bullying prevention, please do not hesitate to contact the school counseling office or the school principals if you have any student safety concerns.
"A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself."
What does Bullying look like?
1. Verbal bullying including derogatory comments and bad names
2. Bullying through social exclusion or isolation
3. Physical bullying such as hitting, kicking, shoving, and spitting
4. Bullying through lies and false rumors
5. Having money or other things taken or damaged by students who bully
6. Being threatened or being forced to do things by students who bully
7. Racial bullying
8. Sexual bullying
9. Cyber bullying (via cell phone or Internet)
Where does Bullying Happen?
· Hallways during passing
· Lunch
· Locker rooms
· Bus
· Sporting events
· Walking to/from school
· Classrooms
· Cyberspace- Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, cell phones/texting
· Everywhere, but primarily in unstructured areas
Observers of Bullying - Students who see bullying happen also may feel that they are in an unsafe environment. Effects may include feeling:
· Fearful
· Powerless to act
· Guilty for not acting
· Tempted to participate
Students Who are Bullied- Students deserve to feel safe at school. But when they experience bullying, these types of effects can last long into their future:
· Depression
· Low self-esteem
· Health problems
· Poor grades
· Suicidal thoughts
· They may become aggressive and appear to be bullies themselves.