Bullying Prevention, Reporting, and Family Resources
The Sylvan Union School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for every student. Students, staff, parents, and community members are encouraged to immediately report any incidents of bullying to the school principal or designee. Every report is taken seriously and will be promptly and thoroughly investigated in accordance with district policies and procedures.
To support our families and community, we have provided resources to help recognize, understand, and respond to bullying, as well as information that promotes student wellness and social-emotional well-being.
Below you will find reporting forms, district procedures, and additional resources to assist you in reporting concerns and accessing information related to bullying prevention and student support.
Bullying is deliberate, aggressive, and unwanted behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated over time. The behavior may take many forms, and it causes or is likely to cause harm, fear, or interference with a student’s ability to participate in school activities.
UNDERSTANDING BOTHERING, CONFLICT, AND BULLYING
Bothering
Conflict
Is a disagreement, argument, or dispute between individuals who generally have equal power. Both parties may contribute to the situation, and conflicts can often be resolved through communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution strategies, and adult support.
Bullying
Is repeated, intentional aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived imbalance of power. It is intended to cause physical, emotional, social, or psychological harm and requires adult intervention to stop the behavior and ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
Types of Bullying
Verbal: Hurtful, derogatory comments, mean teasing or name calling.
Physical: Hitting, kicking, punching, spitting or shoving.
Sexual: Harassing someone due to their actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Social: Spreading rumors, isolation, exclusion, leaving people out, or forcing people to do things they don't want to do.
Cyber: Mean or embarrassing messages, images, rumors, videos or fake profiles that are texted, emailed or posted on social media.
How to Help a Child Stop Bullying Other Kids — The Choose Kindness Project
How to Help a Child Being Bullied — The Choose Kindness Project
Article: Other Types of Aggressive Behavior - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Supporting the Kids Involved - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Working in the Community - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Finding Out What Happened - StopBullying.gov
Tips & Definitions: The Roles Kids Play in Bullying - StopBullying.gov
Tips & Resources: What is Bullying? - StopBullying.gov
Resources: What Kids Can Do - StopBullying.gov
Resources: Bullying FAQ - California Department of Education
Resources: What Parents Should Know About Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Q & A: Bullying 101 - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Cyberbullying
Tips: Reporting Cyberbullying - StopBullying.gov
Article: What is Cyberbullying? - StopBullying.gov
Article: Cyberbullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
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