Bullying
Bullying is defined as one who seeks to harm or intimidate someone else. Bullying can be done through offensive words, physical harm, or through the internet which is also known as cyberbullying. In American schools, 1 in 4 students have experienced some form of bullying. Many students do not speak out against it due to fear of more bullying and/or feeling ostracized. Bullying can hinder social skills, academic growth, and mental health which are all important life skills. In some cases, it can even lead to suicide.
There is a zero tolerance policy for bullying in my classroom. Parents and students, please view the following website to learn the signs of bullying, statistics, laws/policies, and what to do to stop bullying around you. Please know that I am someone who cares about all of my students and that we are a family in my classroom. We stand up and protect one another no matter what. Our classroom will always be a safe haven of love and protection.