Deneen Robie

EDU 615 SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN 12-4-11

School Safety Plan To Eliminate Bullying in Hallways Vision Statement

A school where ALL students feel safe Reduce or eliminate bullying in our hallways. Have all classroom management support this objective. Have clear expectations written, demonstrated and practiced for students, teachers and administration along with parents. District Policy outline bullying

Goal and Objective

Todays Situation

Definition Reporting Response Appeals Training Staff awareness Curriculum for sixth grade course 7th and 8th grade visits from guidance and resource officer Looking at including students in planning

School Policy follows district policy

How Did We Get Here?

People Who Bully Others:

Have a higher risk of abusing alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults. Are more likely to get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school. Are more likely to engage in early sexual activity. Are more likely to have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults. In one study, 60% of boys who bullied others in middle school had a criminal conviction by age 24. Are more likely to be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses or children as adults. (Department of Health and Human Services, 2009)

How Did We Get Here?

People Who are Bullied:

Have higher risk of depression and anxiety, including the following symptoms, that may persist into adulthood: Increased feelings of sadness and loneliness Changes in sleep and eating patterns Loss of interest in activities Have increased thoughts about suicide that may persist into adulthood. In one study, adults who recalled being bullied in youth were 3 times more likely to have suicidal thoughts or inclinations. Are more likely to have health complaints. In one study, being bullied was associated with physical health status 3 years later. Have decreased academic achievement (GPA and standardized test scores) and school participation. Are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school. Are more likely to retaliate through extremely violent measures. In 12 of 15 school shooting cases in the 1990s, the shooters had a history of being bullied. (Department of Health and Human Services, 2009)

Available Options
to stop bullying in our hallways.

Security Cameras Hallways monitored by staff during all passing times Policy of hallway traffic Students escorted by team teacher from cafe
Students given a clear hallway protocol: Walk on right Lockers only at designated times All classes follow same no tolerance policy: NO teasing NO put downs NO bullying Hallways monitored by staff: All staff assigned to hall monitor spot Students escorted to and from lunch Written, demonstrated and practiced policy for: Administration Teachers Parents Students

Recommendations

References
Classroom Motivation. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.
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Anderman, E. M., & Anderman, L. H. (2010). Classroom Motivation. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson. Department of Health and Human Services. (2009). Stop Bullying.gov. Retrieved from http://www.stopbullying.gov Nashua Board of Education Policy. (2010). PUPIL SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. Retrieved from http://www.nashua.edu/district-documents/POPPS/Bullying.pdf National Center for Educational Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2009). Stop Bullying, Harrasssment, and Violence. Retrieved from http:// (Nashua Board of Education Policy, 2010)www.bullyingstatistics.org/