Click here for a definition from the Indiana Department of Education 

FJSHS Bullying Policy – Page 25-26 in Student Handbook

Bullying is prohibited at Fairfield Jr.-Sr. High school and is subject to discipline procedures and consequences outlined below, district policy, and law.  Unacceptable behavior includes bullying on school grounds immediately before or during school hours, immediately after school hours or any other time when the school is being used by a school group; off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event; traveling to or from school or a school activity, function or event; or using property or equipment provided by the school.  A student who is a victim of bullying is expected to report such actions to school personnel. Acts of bullying are investigated, report, interventions taken and parents involved consistent with the school discipline plan. Depending upon the severity or repetitiveness of the offense, the following disciplinary options may be used in an attempt to correct the situation.

Possible Disciplinary Actions:

Warning and parent contact

Detention with answering a reflection sheet and parent contact

One to five days ISS or Friday/Saturday School with parent conference and the victim may write a letter to the bully about how they made them feel

Three to ten days of OSS with parent conference and watching an interview about what bullying can do to someone along with reflection questions

Recommended expulsion for remainder of semester/year

Click HERE to fill out a Bullying Incident Report Form.

Fairfield Community Schools Bullying Hotline: 574-831-2121.