The State of Connecticut defines bullying as:
"Overt acts by a student or a group of students directed against another student with the intent to ridicule, harass, humiliate or intimidate the other student while on school grounds, at a school-sponsored activity or on a school bus, which acts are repeated against the same student over time."
Please note:
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One inappropriate act does not qualify as bullying. (The school, however, will investigate the incident and take appropriate action.) |
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When two students of equal power or strength argue or fight, it is not bullying. |
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Playful and friendly teasing is not bullying. |
Examples of bullying include: saying mean or hurtful things, making fun of someone because of their race, religion, etc, hitting, pushing, or shoving, telling lies or spreading false rumors, and completely ignoring or excluding someone from a game, a seat at lunch, etc.
If, after reading the above definition, you would like to report what you believe to be a bullying incident, please click the following link: