i.+Bullying+Policy

** Incidents of bullying or teasing that are reported to the classroom teacher or supervisor will be passed on to the Administration if they are repetitive or of an uninvited and serious nature. Incidents that are not passed on will be dealt with by the teacher or supervisor as they arise. The Administrator will keep a record of reports received and the following procedure will be followed: ** ** First Report: Student will meet with Administration and will be issued a warning and provided with information about teasing/bullying and the harm it does. A phone call home may occur if deemed necessary. ** ** Second Report: A phone call and follow up letter will be sent to parents detailing the teasing/bullying incidents. Information sheet regarding preventing bullying/teasing will also be sent home. The students in K-6 will lose recess time from the playground and will work on a bullying questionnaire and worksheets regarding bullying behaviour. This will take place in the In the office or Student Support Workers office for K-6. . Grade 7 – 12 in the Student Support Workers office. ** ** Third Report: Student will be removed from classroom and may serve an In School or Out of School Suspension (1/2 day or more depending on severity of the situation. A team meeting will take place before the student returns to class. On return, the student will do a Bullying Booklet or Activity with Student Support Worker. **  ** Fourth Report: For suspension for 3 days or more, meeting with the parents, teacher, students ** ** and Administration for referral, depending on the seriousness of the offence. **  ** Mild Teasing Serious Teasing/Bully ** Invited & mutual teasing Threats of physical violence Exchange of copy-cat behaviour Insults about family or individual Non-judgemental observations Verbal intimidation and threats Obvious lack of malice Malicious gossip and rumors Forcing another to give up money or possessions Aggressive and intentional physical contact Encouraging or joining in group ridicule of an individual
 * Twin Lakes Community School 2008-09 **
 * Bullying Policy: **

Note:


 * The behaviours listed as mild teasing must be dealt with according to existing procedures and policies if they are not judged by the staff member to fit the bullying policy.
 * Where a student is repeatedly engaging in such behaviours s/he would come to fit into serious column (to be reported).
 * These two lists are by no means complete. Each situation must be approached with consideration as to the dynamic of the particular event.

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