High Contrast MENU Pottsgrove School District Dedicated to excellence in education Home Students & Parents Harassment, Discrimination & Bullying Prevention Home Harassment, Discrimination & Bullying Prevention Home Videos Bullying Prevention in PGSD Programs and interventions addressing bullying prevention. Elementary Second Step Curriculum Positive Action Guidance Counselors Training in Bullying Prevention Specialists BABES Program Bucket Filler Buddy Bench Small Group Lessons Focusing on Friendship, Social Skills & Self-Esteem Middle School Unity Day SWPBS Program High School SNAP Academy Falcon Friends SWPBS Program District Wide Initiatives and Opportunities Community Connections SWPBS - additional training a support through PATTAN Increased partnerships with community that specialize in conflict resolution Implementation of bullying prevention curriculum Click here to learn more District Policies/Forms Bullying and Cyberbullying Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Anti-Harrassement/ Discrimination/Bullying Report Form Anti-Harassment/ Discrimination/Bullying Notice Notice to Individuals Complaining of Unlawful Harassment or Discrimination Up-to-Date Information Bully Prevention Resources Guide Social Media Awareness for Students and Parents A Parent's Guide to Facebook YIK YAK - New to the Region and a Bully's Best Friend What is Bullying? "Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose." -stopbullying.gov What Steps Should PGSD Parents Take to Report Bullying? Parents that have individual student issues with any type of bullying should contact the building administrators to set up an individual problem solving meeting to address the issue. Administrators are trained in problem solving techniques. They can access additional building or district personnel including guidance counselors and social workers as needed. All administrators follow associated school board policies to remedy bullying situations. Anti-Harrassement/Discrimination/ Bullying Report Form Myths About Bullying Warning Signs of Bullying Students who are being bullied often exhibit some warning signs. These students may: * Have torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings * Have unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches from fighting * Have few, if any, friends with whom he or she spends time * Seem afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities (such as clubs or sports) with peers * Take a long "illogical" route when walking to or from school * Lose interest in doing school work, or suddenly begin to do poorly in school * Appear sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home * Complain frequently of headaches,stomachaches, or other physical problems * Have frequent bad dreams, or trouble sleeping * Experience a loss of appetite * Appear anxious and suffer from low self-esteem Resources for Parents PA Bullying Prevention Toolkit Bullying Prevention in Out-of-Schools & After school Settings National Bullying Prevention Center Bullies & Victims: A Primer for Parents Cyberbullying: Intervention and Prevention Strategies StopBullying.gov KidsHealth-Cyberbullying Community Connection - Bullying Cyberbullying Research Center Preventing Cyberbullying - Top 10 Tips for Parents Responding to Cyberbullying - Top 10 Tips for Parents Resources for Students Kids Against Bullying Teens Against Bullying StopBullying.gov Top Tips for Kids Stop Cyberbullying Kids Helpline - Cyberbullying Stomp Out Bullying Kind Campaign It Gets Better Project PGMS Discusses Cyberbullying Resources for Teachers & Mental Health Professionals Working with Young People Who Have Been Bullied Working with Young People Who Bully Others No Place for Hate Teaching Tolerance Register a Student Right to Know Requests Staff Directory Use of Facilities Get In Touch 1301 Kauffman Road, Pottstown, PA 19464 Phone: 610-327-2277 Fax: 610-327-2530 GET DIRECTIONS SITE MAP Stay Connected PGSD is committed to ensuring that all material on its website is accessible to students, faculty, staff and the general public. If you experience difficulty with the accessibility of any web pages or documents, please request materials in an alternate format. PGSD cannot be responsible for the content or accuracy of external link sites referenced on the District's web pages. External links sites are not supervised by or within the control of the PGSD. Questions or Feedback?Terms of UseBlackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.