Bully Survey

September 2012

Survey Numbers• Grade 8 144 Students• Grade 7 143 Students• Grade 6 131 Students• Grade 5 142 Students

• Total Students= 560 Students

How many Riverview students knew the definition of Bullying?

A. 379B. 464C. 521D. 227

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B. 464Bullying is when a person is

repeatedly bothered (physically, verbally, and/or emotionally) by

another person or group of people, and has a hard time

defending himself or herself?

In the past month, how many Riverview students have been bullied on school property?

A. 56B. 89C. 141D. 286

C. 14151 Eighth Graders34 Seventh Graders25 Sixth Graders31 Fifth GradersTotal Students= 141 Students

How many Riverview students do not know if teachers or other adults at school try to stop

bullying?

A.274B.357C.411D.501

A. 27466 Eighth Graders60 Seventh Graders52 Sixth Graders96 Fifth GradersTotal Students= 274 Students

How many Riverview students reported to have taken part in bullying at school?

A. 0B. 13C. 49D. 72

B. 136 Eighth Graders3 Seventh Graders3 Sixth Graders1 Fifth GraderTotal Students= 13 StudentsThere were also 53 Riverview students that were

not sure if they had bullied.

How many Riverview students feel bullying is a problem?

A.79B.134C.162D.171

D. 17158 Eighth Graders33 Seventh Graders42 Sixth Graders38 Fifth GradersTotal Students= 171 StudentsAlso, 233 Riverview students were not sure.

Riverview’s Anti-Bullying

Pledge

The Pledge…We believe that everybody should enjoy our school equally, and feel safe,

secure and accepted regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion and nationality. Bullying can be pushing, shoving, hitting, and spitting, as well as name calling, picking on, making fun of, laughing at, and excluding someone. Bullying causes 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. Bullying involves an imbalance of power such as a group of children ganging up on one child or someone who is physically bigger or more aggressive than another person. Bully behavior is repeated or has potential to be repeated. It is not an everyday conflict that may occur once in a while.

1. Value student differences and treat others with respect.

2. Not become involved in bullying incidents or be a bully.

3. Be aware of the school's policies and support system with regard to bullying.

4. Report honestly and immediately all incidents of bullying to a faculty member. 5. I understand that choosing to ignore bullying by others makes me just as guilty as the bully.

6. Be alert in places around the school where there is less adult supervision such as bathrooms, corridors, and stairwells.

7. Support students who have been or are subjected to bullying.

8. Talk to teachers and parents about concerns and issues regarding bullying.

9. Work with other students and faculty, to help the school deal with bullying effectively.

10. Encourage teachers to discuss bullying issues in the classroom.

11. Be a good role model for all students and support them if bullying occurs.

12. Participate fully and contribute to assemblies dealing with bullying.