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CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STANDS AGAINST BULLYING

• CMS is committed to creating a safe and positive environment in our school.
• Research supports 2 key factors in reducing bullying: easy and encouraged reporting and a focus on positive bystanders (students who speak up and speak out).
• Bullying is prohibited by our Student Handbook and the district’s Standards for Student Conduct.

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATES TO PREVENT BULLYING

• Staff Training: All CMS staff members are trained in recognizing and preventing bullying and harassment.
• Handbook Talks: Administrators explain student expectations for appropriate behavior based on the Student Handbook.
• Bullying Lessons: Teachers and counselors deliver anti-bullying lessons in the classroom and groups; as well as shown how to report bullying.

POSITIVE INTERACTIONS ARE ENCOURAGED

• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports): A research-based framework implemented at CMS to identify and support positive student behaviors.
• Student Recognition: We recognize and celebrate students who display positive peer interactions with awards like, “Cyclones United Spotlight” and “Outstanding Cyclones” each week.
• CyclONEnation: Class building and team building activities are used in our homerooms in order to promote positive peer interactions.

REPORTING BULLYING IS EASY

• CMS pledges to investigate and address each report of bullying.
• Students who report bullying will remain anonymous to other students involved.
• Bullying can be reported several ways:
  • Tell a teacher, counselor, or administrator
  • Fill out the Counselor Appointment Form and mark “Bullying Concern”
  • Reach out to the Safe2Help hotline