Bullying Awareness Week
The RISE Charter School is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment. Hazing, harassment, intimidation, menacing, or bullying by students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated in the School. It is important that the students and parents have awareness about the serious issues and the negative effects of bullying, including the long-term damage it can cause, which may include the increased risk of teenage suicide.
Therefore, the Executive Director designates the School Counselor to choose a week of each school year to be Bullying Awareness Week.
The Executive Director or designee shall designate certain activities for Bullying Awareness Week. The objectives for the activities for Bullying Awareness Week should include, but are not limited to:
1. Recognizing that bullying is a serious issue that has damaging effects for our society;
2. Recognizing that bullying is not an acceptable part of how we should treat each other;
3. Teaching students and staff the School’s policy on bullying and the consequences;
4. Helping students and staff recognize that bullying behaviors have different forms;
5. Recognizing the tremendous leadership potential of our youth;
6. Celebrating and recognizing those who are making a difference in addressing bullying; and
7. Preparing for further work that needs to be done in the future.
Cross References:
§ 3295 Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyberbullying
§ 4120 Uniform Grievance Procedure
Legal References:
20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 - 82 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
34 C.F.R. Part 106 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (Implementing Title IX)
I.C. § 18-917A Student Harassment — Intimidation — Bullying
I.C. § 67-5909 Commission on Human Rights - Acts Prohibited
I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.03.160 Safe Environment and Discipline
Policy History:
Adopted on: June 14, 2021
Revised on:
Reviewed on: