Bullying Awareness
Examples of Bullying
Physical Bullying
- Physical assaults, such as hitting, pushing, choking, hazing, tripping
- Taking items such as money, food, or homework
- Damaging belongings such as clothing, school supplies, and school project
Verbal Bullying
- Threats
- Teasing and taunting
- Critcizing or ridiculing
- Name calling or sarcasm
- Starting and spreading rumors
- Telling lies
- Using sexual innuendoes/comments
Non-Verbal Bullying
- Ignoring or excluding on purpose
- Mean or inappropriate looks, stares, or glares
Cyber Bullying
- Making threats to others on the Internet and chat rooms
- Sending cruel or inappropriate email or instant messages
- Taking inappropriate photos with cell phone cameras
- Posting inappropriate material on web sites meant to damage reputations
How to Report Bullying
Talk with the following:
- Your parent(s) or adult family member
- Adult you trust
- Teacher
- School Administrator
- School Counselor
- School Psychologist
- School Nurse
- School Social Worker
- School Resource Officer
- Coach
- School Support Staff
- Police
Do the following:
- Complete a Complaint of Bullying form
- Call the ACPS Anonymous Tip Line
- 434-528-6488
All students are subject to the rules listed in the student handbook. Students involved in incidents of bullying will face disciplinary action, including the possibility of long term suspension or expulsion.
