Everyone at Ridgewood Avenue recognizes that students have the right to feel safe, secure, and respected when they come to school. Everyone in the school community has the right to feel free from any threat of bullying or harassment. For that reason, we prohibit harassment against students or adults in school, including harassment based on real or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), and to prohibit discrimination based on these same characteristics.
We strongly encourage students to report incidents to a school staff member, and pledge to create an environment where students can do so without fear of retaliation. It is necessary that we, as members of the Glen Ridge School District community, adhere to the anti-bullying policy proactively, fairly and consistently. Upon an incident being reported, the district’s school safety team will take appropriate steps to respond quickly and decisively to student reports of bullying.
Glen Ridge School District works to provide numerous opportunities to educate students, parents, faculty and staff on bullying prevention and policy. There is a Week of Respect through out the entire district during the first week of October, Start with Hello week to promote inclusion, No Name Calling Week in January and monthly school wide block the bully lessons. We are constantly working to find ways to empower our students to be upstanders in difficult situations while creating a safe, positive environment where they can feel comfortable with their peers and do their best learning. The link below will direct you to our district HIB information and any contact information you may need.