Bullying

4 Rules from the Olweus Anti-Bullying Program

  1. We will not bully others.
  2. We will try to help students who are bullied.
  3. We will try to include students who are left out.
  4. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

Bear Creek is Bully Free!

Bullying

Throughout high school, students will encounter many pressures and difficult situations with which they will have to cope. The situations are numerous but two of the main stressors include bullying and peer pressure. Almost every student will experience one if not both of these situations at some point in high school. Read on to find out a little bit more about what to expect, and what to do to stay on track

What Is Bullying?

  • One person hurting or harming another with words or behavior
  • An intentional action
  • The person being affected has a difficult time defending against the behavior


Bullying Can Be...

  • Physical - pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, biting, hair pulling, damaging another's possessions
  • Verbal - teasing, name calling, threats, demeaning jokes, rumors, gossip
  • Sexual - demeaning words about sexuality, inappropriate touching, unwelcome physical contact
  • Emotional - leaving someone out, telling lies to hurt another, humiliating someone publicly
  • Cyberbullying - sending mean text messages, posting videos, stories, or photos to ridicule someone, and spreading rumors through social networking site

What Can You Do?

  • Intervene immediately. It is ok to get an adult to help.
  • Make sure everyone is safe.
  • Stay calm.
  • Model respectful behavior when you intervene.