STAND UP. SPEAK UP.
BULLYING PREVENTION
Every Eagle deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported.
If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying or harrassment, tell a trusted adult. We are here to listen, investigate concerns, and help.
UNDERSTANDING BULLYING
Not every disagreement or unkind interaction is bullying. Bullying involves a pattern of behavior that meets specific criteria.
REPEATED
The behavior happens more than once or forms a pattern.
INTENTIONAL
The behavior is intended to hurt or cause harm.
IMBALANCE OF POWER
There is a real or perceived difference in power between students.
CONFLICT OR BULLYING?
Conflict is a disagreement in which both people are able to express their views. Bullying involves negative behavior in which someone uses power or control over anotehr person.
IF SOMETHING IS HAPPENING, TELL SOMEONE.
TELL AN ADULT
Talk with a teacher, counselor, administrator, parent, or another trusted adult.
SHARE THE DETAILS
Explain who was involved, what happened, when it happened, and where it occured
KEEP SPEAKING UP
If the problem continues, tell an adult again. Don’t assume someone already knows.
HELP A FRIEND
If you see someone else being bulled, report what you witnessed to a trusted adult.
READY TO REPORT?
There are several ways to report suspected bullying or harrasement.
TALK TO US
Students can report a concern directly to a teacher, counselor, administrator, or another trusted adult at Sebastian.
EMAIL THE DEAN
Parents can email the dean with as much information as they have so that the dean can follow up with their child.
REPORT ONLINE
Use the St. Johns County School Distrct online reporting system. Anonymous reports are accepted.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A REPORT
REPORT RECEIVED
The school receives information about suspected bullying or harassment.
INVESTIGATION
Students involved and witnesses may be interviewed separately, and available information is reviewed.
DETERMINATION
The school determines whether the reported behavior meets district bullying/harassement criteria.
SUPPORT & FOLLOW-UP
Families are notified of the outcome as appropirate and the school teakes steps to address the behavior and support student safety.
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES & STUDENTS
FOR STUDENTS
Learn what bullying looks like, what to do, and how to help someone else.
FOR PARENTS
Information to help families recognize, prevent, and respond to bullying.
REPORTING & POLICY
Access reporting forms, the online reporting system, district policy, and investigation informtaion.
EVERY EAGLE DESERVES TO FEEL SAFE.
Speak up. Support others. Choose kindess.