The 2011-2012 School Year: HIB Law and Expectations
Welcome to the
2011-2012 School
Year
HIB and Other stuff
What are we going to talk about?
•
New Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying law,
and how it effects you.
•
Some reminders about expectations, decorum
and comportment (which is a fancy word for
behavior)
•
Setting some goals for you and me
HIB
•
Last year, NJ created a new law related to
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
•
Very defined and specific law
Harassment, intimidation and bullying
mean
•
Any gesture, written, verbal or physical act, or
electronic communication
•
That can be a
single incident
or a series of incidents
•
That can take place on school property, at a school-
sponsored event, or
off school grounds
•
That has the effect of
–
physically or emotionally harming a pupil, a pupils’
property, or puts the person in fear of such harm
–
Or… has the effect of insulting or demeaning a person or
group of people
–
Or…creates a hostile environment that interferes with a
student’s education
HIB – so what happens
1.
Teachers and staff are
required by law
to report
any incidents of
suspected
bullying, intimidation or
harassment to me.
2.
I must contact your parents. (It will be by phone
and
letter)
3.
School Anti-Bullying Specialist (Mrs. Vassallo) will
investigate in coordination with me
4.
School Anti-Bullying Specialists will determine if an
incident of bullying, intimidation, or harassment has
occurred. This will be reported to me (in writing.)
5.
I will give consequences and remedial responses.
HIB – so what happens
6.
Parents of students involved must be given a
report of the results in writing
7.
I must give a report the superintendent, who
reports out on all incidents to the BOE
So how do we handle this?
•
Be nice and respectful to each other
(this includes out of school)
•
Don’t be a bystander. Support other
children who are not passive
bystanders
•
Let us know (you can do this
anonymously) if you see something
happening
•
Know the difference between a
conflict and harassment, intimidation
and bullying
Other Stuff
•
Dress Code
•
Academic Goals
•
Goal Setting
Dress Code –
•
Just like with a job, or a sports team, or a dance
squad, there are dress rules specific to school.
•
The dress code is designed to make sure that
you and all of your classmates can concentrate
on academics
•
Full Dress Code is available on line in the Code
of Conduct
Dress Code – the Highlights
•
Your clothes should cover you entire torso
including sides and chest
•
No underwear should be visible
–
Girls, this includes bra straps
–
Boys, this includes underwear when your shirt comes
up or you are leaning down.
•
Leggings are okay, but must have a short/tunic
that is long enough to pass the finger tip rule
•
Shorts/skirts are okay as long as they pass the
fingertip rule. They must pass this rule even if
you wear shorts underneath.
Dress Code – The Highlights
•
Pants are to be worn at the waist
•
No writing on the seat of pants
•
No references to alcohol, drugs, sex, violence or
derogatory sayings
•
Hats, bandanas, and hoods are not to be worn
in school
•
Shoes must encircle ankles.
•
PE clothing follows the same rules as regular
clothing
•
If it looks too short, too ripped, or too
questionable, don’t wear it.
Dress Code – The Highlights
•
If you are dressed inappropriately, you will need
to call mom/dad to let them know and get a
change of clothes
•
If they are not available, you will be given
clothes from the school nurse for the rest of the
day or wear PE clothes.
•
If no clothes are available, you will not be
allowed to return to class until appropriate is
found.
•
Additional consequences can be assigned for
dress code problems.
Academic Goals
•
Reading and writing (especially writing)
•
Web Site
•
Infusing technology into learning
Questions?
Exit Ticket
•
On the lined side of the
index card you have, write
your name and one goal
you have for this year.
•
On the unlined side of the
index card, write one
suggestion you have for
me to help you have a
good year.
In the 2011-2012 school year, new laws regarding Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) were implemented, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment for all students. The law defines HIB and outlines the procedures for addressing such incidents, including reporting, investigation, consequences, and support for all involved parties. Students are encouraged to be kind, respectful, and proactive in reporting any instances of HIB to ensure a positive school environment.
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Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year HIB and Other stuff
What are we going to talk about? New Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying law, and how it effects you. Some reminders about expectations, decorum and comportment (which is a fancy word for behavior) Setting some goals for you and me
HIB Last year, NJ created a new law related to Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Very defined and specific law B
Harassment, intimidation and bullying mean Any gesture, written, verbal or physical act, or electronic communication That can be a single incident or a series of incidents That can take place on school property, at a school- sponsored event, or off school grounds That has the effect of physically or emotionally harming a pupil, a pupils property, or puts the person in fear of such harm Or has the effect of insulting or demeaning a person or group of people Or creates a hostile environment that interferes with a student s education
HIB so what happens 1. Teachers and staff are required by law to report any incidents of suspected bullying, intimidation or harassment to me. 2. I must contact your parents. (It will be by phone and letter) 3. School Anti-Bullying Specialist (Mrs. Vassallo) will investigate in coordination with me 4. School Anti-Bullying Specialists will determine if an incident of bullying, intimidation, or harassment has occurred. This will be reported to me (in writing.) 5. I will give consequences and remedial responses.
HIB so what happens 6. Parents of students involved must be given a report of the results in writing 7. I must give a report the superintendent, who reports out on all incidents to the BOE
So how do we handle this? Be nice and respectful to each other (this includes out of school) Don t be a bystander. Support other children who are not passive bystanders Let us know (you can do this anonymously) if you see something happening Know the difference between a conflict and harassment, intimidation and bullying
Other Stuff Dress Code Academic Goals Goal Setting
Dress Code Just like with a job, or a sports team, or a dance squad, there are dress rules specific to school. The dress code is designed to make sure that you and all of your classmates can concentrate on academics Full Dress Code is available on line in the Code of Conduct
Dress Code the Highlights Your clothes should cover you entire torso including sides and chest No underwear should be visible Girls, this includes bra straps Boys, this includes underwear when your shirt comes up or you are leaning down. Leggings are okay, but must have a short/tunic that is long enough to pass the finger tip rule Shorts/skirts are okay as long as they pass the fingertip rule. They must pass this rule even if you wear shorts underneath.
Dress Code The Highlights Pants are to be worn at the waist No writing on the seat of pants No references to alcohol, drugs, sex, violence or derogatory sayings Hats, bandanas, and hoods are not to be worn in school Shoes must encircle ankles. PE clothing follows the same rules as regular clothing If it looks too short, too ripped, or too questionable, don t wear it.
Dress Code The Highlights If you are dressed inappropriately, you will need to call mom/dad to let them know and get a change of clothes If they are not available, you will be given clothes from the school nurse for the rest of the day or wear PE clothes. If no clothes are available, you will not be allowed to return to class until appropriate is found. Additional consequences can be assigned for dress code problems.
Academic Goals Reading and writing (especially writing) Web Site Infusing technology into learning
Exit Ticket On the lined side of the index card you have, write your name and one goal you have for this year. On the unlined side of the index card, write one suggestion you have for me to help you have a good year.
