Bullying: Carmel Needs A Code Of Conduct
Mt. Carmel Needs a Code of Conduct
“Bullying a form of violence among children is common on school playgrounds, neighborhoods, and homes throughout the United States and around the world. Bullying has long been considered an inevitable and in some ways uncontrollable part of growing up” (Kouri). This is according to Jim Kouri but bullying has been a serious problem in schools for years. It may be thought to be uncontrollable but there are some things we can do to prevent bullying. There should be a clear and strict Code of Conduct, so that we can ensure a safe, fear-free, learning environment to all students.
What is Bullying? Usually when we think of bullying, we think of a smaller, weaker student being picked on or made fun of by a bigger, …show more content…
A sophomore student at MC explains his experience about being cyber bullied over the social network Twitter by another MC student. However he also admits to eventually becoming the bullying himself. Another student at MC along with many other people witnessed a fake twitter page attacking multiple other students anonymously, publicly exposing several students, displaying a bad image and spreading vicious rumors. MC needs a Code of Conduct so that students are aware of what is expected of them while at school and even off of school campus. It is also important for students to know what the consequences would be if they do choose to take on these bullying behaviors. If there is no Code of Conduct some students may not understand the severity of what their actions do. They must be disciplined and mindful of what bullying behaviors may look like. “A comprehensive intervention plan that involves all students, parents, and school staff is required to ensure that all students can learn in a safe and fear-free environment” (Banks, 15). A Code of Conduct is a good start to make sure of this. An example of a Code of Conduct would look like …show more content…
This can be physically harming another, threatening, insulting, humiliating, spreading rumors, teasing, degrading gestures that may make another uncomfortable, or anything that is severe enough to make one or more students feel unsafe or discomfort at school. Bullying and Harassment also includes cyber bullying which includes communicating or even posting pictures electronically causing humiliation or distress to another student. Acts of bullying behavior will immediately be reported to school authorities. Consequences will depend on the severity of the behaviors and repeated behaviors will be dealt more
“Bullying a form of violence among children is common on school playgrounds, neighborhoods, and homes throughout the United States and around the world. Bullying has long been considered an inevitable and in some ways uncontrollable part of growing up” (Kouri). This is according to Jim Kouri but bullying has been a serious problem in schools for years. It may be thought to be uncontrollable but there are some things we can do to prevent bullying. There should be a clear and strict Code of Conduct, so that we can ensure a safe, fear-free, learning environment to all students.
What is Bullying? Usually when we think of bullying, we think of a smaller, weaker student being picked on or made fun of by a bigger, …show more content…
A sophomore student at MC explains his experience about being cyber bullied over the social network Twitter by another MC student. However he also admits to eventually becoming the bullying himself. Another student at MC along with many other people witnessed a fake twitter page attacking multiple other students anonymously, publicly exposing several students, displaying a bad image and spreading vicious rumors. MC needs a Code of Conduct so that students are aware of what is expected of them while at school and even off of school campus. It is also important for students to know what the consequences would be if they do choose to take on these bullying behaviors. If there is no Code of Conduct some students may not understand the severity of what their actions do. They must be disciplined and mindful of what bullying behaviors may look like. “A comprehensive intervention plan that involves all students, parents, and school staff is required to ensure that all students can learn in a safe and fear-free environment” (Banks, 15). A Code of Conduct is a good start to make sure of this. An example of a Code of Conduct would look like …show more content…
This can be physically harming another, threatening, insulting, humiliating, spreading rumors, teasing, degrading gestures that may make another uncomfortable, or anything that is severe enough to make one or more students feel unsafe or discomfort at school. Bullying and Harassment also includes cyber bullying which includes communicating or even posting pictures electronically causing humiliation or distress to another student. Acts of bullying behavior will immediately be reported to school authorities. Consequences will depend on the severity of the behaviors and repeated behaviors will be dealt more