GUIDANCE AND ANTI-BULLYING

PROGRAMSLakewood City Schools

Elementary Schools

WHAT IS BULLYING? Intentional aggressive behavior that

involves an imbalance of power Typically repeated over time Can take on many different forms:

physical, verbal, nonverbal or emotional, cyber

Conflict is not bullying. Bullying involves an imbalance of power, but conflicts are disagreements or fights between people over issues.

HOW ARE STUDENTS CURRENTLY BEING EDUCATED IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ABOUT THIS TOPIC?

Our guidance program. Many activities kindergarten through 5th grade incorporate anti-bullying strategies.

School-wide Programs District/community programs Specific, short-term programming to educate

and guide students, staff and parents

LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE Kindergarten – Personal safety rules;

Social skills 1st Grade – Assertiveness skills;

Developing understanding self and others; Basic conflict resolution

2nd Grade – Kelso Program: some tenets include learning to speak up for self and others, creating a peaceful school and environment

LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE 3rd Grade – How to deal with bullying

and teasing activities; Empathy training and empathy skills

4th Grade – “Stand Tall For All” anti-bullying unit, six discrete lessons which give techniques, skills and solutions for coping with bullies, teasers and other difficult situations

5th Grade – Continue “Stand Tall For All” lessons; Small group guidance based on need and topic

SCHOOL-WIDE PROGRAMS Peacebuilder Program Project Pride PBS (Positive Behavior Supports)

Programs Common Area Expectations are

displayed and articulated in every elementary school

DISTRICT/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS DARE program for 5th graders.

Responsible decision making Parent Resource Coordinators. Provide

support and resources for parents & families on variety of issues

Berea Children’s Home & Belfaire. Agreements with both to provide additional support for select students and families

“TAKE ACTION TOGETHER” WEEK National initiative from November 15-

November 19 that Lakewood Elementary Schools are participating in

Focus on what bullying is, how to handle it and the role of bystanders

Combination of videos, lessons and activities

PARENT INTERVENTION Be aware of possible warning signs Talk with your child. Ask them questions

about friends, where they sit at lunch, who they play with at recess, and about kids they do not like.

Talk with your child’s teacher. Ask them questions about how they are interacting with others and how do they spend free time.

Talk with guidance counselor and/or principal.

LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Continue to address the variety of

student needs in our schools today District improvement goals have climate

strategies. A school’s climate and overall building programming is one of the most effective preventative measures in curbing this issue

Continue to educate our students, teachers, and parents on this topic