Moore MS - Anti-Bullying Information

Anti-Bullying Pledge

We believe that everyone should enjoy an environment that is conducive to learning at Moore Middle School.  This environment allows us to feel safe, secure, and accepted regardless of race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion, and nationality.  Bullying may include, but is not limited to, pushing, shoving, hitting, and name calling, as well as picking on, making fun of, and excluding someone.  Bullying can cause pain and stress to victims and is never justified or excusable as “kids being kids,” “just teasing,” or any other rationalization.  The victim is never responsible for being a target of bullying. 

According to Georgia Law, “Bullying is any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so or any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily injury or harm. Upon finding that a student has committed the offense of bullying for the third time in a school year, such student shall be assigned to an alternative school.” (O.C.G.A. 20-2-751.4)

 By signing this pledge, I agree to:

• Value student differences and treat others with respect.
• Not become involved in bullying incidents
• Become aware of the school’s policies and support system with regard to bullying.
• Report honestly and immediately all incidents of bullying to a faculty member.
• Refrain from recording, posting, and/or promoting bullying incidents.
• Support students who have been or are subjected to bullying.
• Inform my teachers, parents, counselor, and administrator about concerns and issues regarding bullying.
• Work with other students and faculty to help the school effectively deal with bullying.
• Be a positive role model for all students by doing my part to deter bullying.

All forms of bullying need to be reported.  I acknowledge that it is just as serious to observe bullying and do nothing about it as it is to engage in bullying behaviors.

Student Signature: ______________________________________________

Print Name:  __________________________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________

Date:  _______________________________________________________