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Bullying

At Pine Ridge High School, we believe every student deserves to learn in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. Bullying, harassment, discrimination, and intimidation have no place on our campus and will not be accepted or tolerated. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, kindness, and inclusion where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to be themselves. Students are encouraged to speak up, support one another, and report any concerns to a trusted adult so we can continue to make Pine Ridge a positive place for everyone.

All bullying and harassment cases are handled in SRC by Assistant Principal, Mr. Jamie Robinson, and Administrative Dean, Mrs. Summer Kozol.

Bullying

Bullying is defined as systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. The term “bullying” shall include “cyber-bullying.” It is further defined as unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or physical behavior, including any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, by a student, adult or group that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment; cause discomfort or humiliation; or unreasonably interfere with the individual’s school performance or participation; and may involve but is not limited to:
  • Teasing
  • Threat
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Public Humilitation
  • Social Exclusion
  • Intimidation
  • Physical Violence
  • Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harrassment
  • Destruction of Property

 

Bullying can be defined in the acronym RIP:

• Repeated – occurs more than once
• Imbalance of Power – when a student, adult, or group is older, larger, or perceived to be smarter and/or more popular than the other and unfairly takes advantage of the unlevel playing field
• Purposeful – deliberate goal or intent

Harassment

Harassment involves any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing act or gesture; use of data or electronic communication; or written, verbal, or physical conduct directed against a student or school employee which places a student or school board employee in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property; has the effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits; or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school or activity. Harassment may include but is not limited to:

  • Using slurs, insults, or hurtful language toward someone because of who they are
  • Making jokes, comments, or gestures about someone’s race, religion, gender, disability, identity, or background
  • Spreading rumors or sharing harmful messages about someone
  • Posting or sharing offensive content, images, memes, or messages online
  • Making unwanted sexual comments, jokes, gestures, or advances
  • Threatening, intimidating, or excluding someone because of their identity
  • Mocking someone’s culture, language, appearance, or abilities
  • Retaliating against someone who reports harassment or supports a report