What is bullying?
Bullying is a single significant act or a pattern of acts by one or more student directed at another student that:
Exploits an imbalance of power;
Involves written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct;
Has or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student's property, or placing a
student in reasonable fear of harm;
Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating,
threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student;
Materially and substantially disrupts the educational process or the
orderly operation of a classroom or school;
Infringes on the rights of the victim at school.
CV Jr/Sr High Stance on Bullying
As administrators, we strive to provide proactive and preventative programming and curriculum to prevent bullying among students. Our goal is to build students’ self-worth, help them set healthy and appropriate boundaries with one another and the people around them, and to facilitate healthy conflict resolution skills starting in 6th grade through the end of their educational career at City View.
School Response to Bullying
Capturing Kids Hearts curriculum is implemented in grades 6-8 in all of our “Teen Leadership” style classes. Students are taught the importance of being kind and encouraged to see their self-worth.
Southern Grit Advocacy is utilized to promote empathy and keep students vigilant against being trafficked.
City View Counseling Center
Two forms of counseling are offered to students both online and in person through grants with Region 9 & Texas Tech
Morning Meeting small group counseling during breakfast
Mediation between peers
Lunch Bunch small group counseling during lunch
Transition counseling for AEP students
Smart Scheduling for students with documented conflicts
City View PD Response to Bullying
Chief Collier enters each bullying case into an online report writing systems and reports are kept on file.
Chief Collier has written to state representatives involving bullying and the legislation around it.
City View PD is actively working on looking into any software that might enable faster, more accurate reporting.