Bullying

Bullying occurs when one or more students single out another student and deliberately engage in behaviors intended to cause harm. Bullies target victims repeatedly over time. Physical harm, emotional distress, social embarrassment, fear, and/or humiliation are results of harassment, intimidation, and bullying behavior. Bullying or harassment that occurs online is called Cyberbullying.

This can take place in an email, a text message, Instant Messaging, an online game, or comments/images posted on social networking sites. CMS administrators have the right to become involved with cases involving off campus Cyberbullying if it causes disruption in, or interference with, the orderly operation of school.

Any student who feels he or she has been harassed/bullied should file a complaint with the principal and/or school faculty member. All allegations will be promptly investigated. Students who file a complaint will not be subject to retaliation or reprisals. Students filing fraudulent claims may be subject to disciplinary action.

Bullying Consequence

• 1st Report – conference with administrator and parent contact by teacher and/or administrator

• 2nd Report – 1 day ISS

• 3rd Report – 2 days ISS

• 4th Report – OSS (length of suspension decided based on situation)

• 5th Report - Referral to Blue Eagle Academy