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The best protection parents can No student should have to tolerate
offer their children is to foster bullying in school. FCPS takes all Can Do To
their confidence and independence reports of harassment or bullying
so children are willing to respond seriously. We follow clearly defined PREVENT
appropriately when necessary. procedures to respond promptly and
■ Convince your child that he or she appropriately. The right to privacy is BULLYING
is not at fault and that the bully’s fully respected in this process.
behavior is the source of the Further information about FCPS A Guide for
problem bullying, harassment and discrimination Parents & Students
■ Encourage peaceful resolutions policies and support services is
available at your local school or from:
■ Offer support but do not “rescue”
your child from challenges or Ted Luck
Supervisor of Education That Is Multicultural
encourage dependence on you and Gifted and Talented Education
■ Teach your child to be self- 115 E. Church Street
confident and firm in response Frederick, MD 21701
301-696-6891
to bullying rather than hostile or
antagonistic Sharon Boettinger
Supervisor of Counseling and School Support
■ Help your child develop or
7516 Hayward Road
strengthen friendships and interests Frederick, MD 21702
that foster acceptance and success 301-644-5220
■ Work collaboratively with school This brochure is distributed to students in grades
personnel to address the problem 3, 6 and 9 annually and is on www.fcps.org.
■ Arrange a conference with school Please retain for future reference.
staff to obtain practical advice and
intervention with the bully