Bullying

Bullying will not be tolerated at Miller Middle School. A person is being bullied or victimized when they are exposed, repeatedly, to negative actions on the part of one or more persons. Bullying can include any of the following: physical, social, and/or verbal aggression, intimidation, written aggression, sexual harassment, and racial or cultural harassment. Direct bullying is face-to-face interactions, which include physical or verbal attacks, threatening or intimidating gestures. Indirect bullying requires a third party and is often more subtle, and includes social isolation, rumor spreading, and a scapegoat. The key to effectively dealing with bullies is communication. If your child is unhappy at school or arrives home upset, it could be a result of being bullied. If you have any indication that your child is being bullied, please contact us immediately. Here are a few web sites that provide help, information, and resources on bullying.

http://www.freespirit.com/ http://safechild.org/