Hazing/Bullying

There is an increased awareness at the Federal, State and local levels regarding bullying issues.  We have heard numerous times in the last few years confusion, complaints and have sensed anger regarding real and perceived bullying.  This letter is meant to clarify the Districts policy, expectations of conduct and our commitment to investigate all allegations that affect the school system. 

To read all of Superintendent Austin's letter to parents and guardians of district students and the Hazing/Bullying policy, please use this link.



Walton Central School District cares about protecting our students.  Protection begins with education.  We cannot do this without help from parents and the community; please work with us in educating our youth.

Listed below are various topics and what is currently scheduled to address them.

Topic

 Target Group

Description

Alternatives to Violence

5th Grade

  • Mini-course: 1st quarter and follow-up in 4th quarter
 

6th Grade

  • Introduction continued from 5th grade - 1 full day in the fall
 

7th Grade

  • Half-day in the spring
 

8th - 12th Grades

  • AVP Basic Course - 2 full days in the fall
  • AVP Advanced Course - 2 full days in the spring
  • AVP Faciliator Training - 2 full days in the spring 
Life Skills Management

Grades K-4

  • Age appropriate life skills - throughout the year
 

2nd Grade

  • KELSO - conflict management
 

3rd Grade

  • Bullying
 

4th & 5th Grades

  • Internet safety and cyberbullying
 

6th Grade

  • Life Skills Class
 

7th, 10th - 12th Grades

  • Life Skills Management

Bullying

UPK - 8th Grades
  • Introduction in grades UPK-5 - one presentation per classroom per year
  • 6th - 8th grades - Review of definitions, reporting procedure, and role play in September
  • 6th - 8th grades - ongoing throughout the year - Bullying survey; lesson plans on empathy, restitution, bystanders and responsibility; advisor groups create skits with a video presentation in January

Bullying/
Cyberbullying

5th- 12th Grades
  • Push-in from Guidance 5th - 8th grades - yearly
  • Health Class - 7th grade and one semester during 10th, 11th or 12th grade

Sexting and Internet Safety

6th - 12th Grades

  • Presentation by Police officers as needed
  • 7th grade Health Class
Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco3rd - 12th Grades
  • 3rd - 5th grades - Presentation by the Drug and Alcohol Council
  • 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grades - Officer Phil discussion on Drugs and Smoking - spring (alternate years)
  • 6th grade - Life Skills
  • 7th grade Health Classes - spring and fall semesters
  • 7th - 12th grades - Tobacco Presentation by Rick Stoddard - April
  • 9th - 10th grades - abuse of prescription medication (as needed)
  • 10th - 12th grades - Health Classes (one semester during 10th, 11th or 12th grade)
  • 12th grade - Stop DWI set-up prior to Prom - Activities regarding drinking and driving - May
Suicide, Depression and Life Choices7th, 10th - 12th Grades
  • Health Classes - spring and fall semesters (one semester during 10th, 11th or 12th grade)
  • Trip to Sullivan County Maximum Security Prision in 12th grade - April
Dog Searches6th - 12th Grades
  • During the spring and fall semesters
Safe Against ViolenceGrades K - 12
  • K - 12th grades - Self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying - done throughout the year as needed
  • 10th - 12th grades - Health Classes (one semester during 10th, 11th or 12th grade)
 DiversityGrades K - 12
  • Guest speaker or multi-media presentation as needed
Sexual Awareness and Relationships7th, 10th - 12th Grades
  • 7th grade - Health Classes - spring and fall semesters
  • 10th - 12th grades - Health Classes (one semester during 10th, 11th or 12th grades)
  • 7th - 12th grades - Pam Stenzel "Sex Still Has a Price Tag" - May

We will continue to update these resources as available.  Please contact us if you have any concerns or questions. 


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