OUTCOMES: Students will learn about bullying and how to prevent/refuse a bully. Focus will be on strategies for stopping bullying situations with emphasis on adult intervention when needed.
ACTIVITIES: Teach bullying prevention curriculum during Study/Tutorial homeroom classes.
RESOURCES/RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED: Steps to Success curriculum. Our campus uses the Safe and Civil Schools model and additional bullying prevention curriculum.
RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES: All River Valley fifth and sixth grade teachers who teach have a homeroom class.
TIME LINE: 1 ½ weeks for teaching the bullying prevention curriculum + ongoing activities throughout the school year.
Benchmarks/ASSESSMENT: N/A


OUTCOMES: Cyber-Bullying Presentation to inform students about cyber-bullying and the laws associated with internet harassment. Students will also receive strategies for preventing/stopping cyber-bullying.
ACTIVITIES: Whole school presentation in the cafetorium.
RESOURCES/RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED: Bullying Prevention Presentation and
AV Equipment in cafetorium
RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES: TBD
TIME LINE: 1 day
Benchmarks/ASSESSMENT: Class discussions during ST Homeroom class time

OUTCOMES: Student and Parent Referrals
ACTIVITIES: Monitor office referrals and parent requests for intervention
RESOURCES/RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED: None
RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES: Assistant Principal and Counselors
TIME LINE: 2010-2011 school year
Benchmarks/ASSESSMENT: N/A

OUTCOMES: Bullying Prevention Committee formation
ACTIVITIES: A committee will be formed to research the curricular options for bullying prevention.
RESOURCES/RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED: Internet sites such as Stop Bullying Now! (www.stopbullyingnow.com) and Stop Cyberbullying (www.stopcyberbullying.com)
RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES: Barbara Cross, Assistant Principal, Counselors, and Teachers (3 or 4)
TIME LINE: 2010-2011 school year
Benchmarks/ASSESSMENT: The committee will decide on a curriculum for the 2011-2012 school year and a revised approach for implementation if one is needed.

OUTCOMES: “Stop the Bullying” Fridays
ACTIVITIES: Teachers will share videos and internet sites with students during Study/Tutorial time on Fridays. A weblink or united streaming type video will be available via the internet or through the campus broadcast system.
RESOURCES/RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED: Internet sites such as Stop Bullying Now! (www.stopbullyingnow.com) and Stop Cyberbullying (www.stopcyberbullying.com), United Streaming videos on bullying, student-created videos through our GT language arts classes, and wherever we can find great info on bullying prevention.
RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES: Bullying Prevention Committee
TIME LINE: 2010-2011 school year
Benchmarks/ ASSESSMENT: N/A

OUTCOMES: End of the Year Survey
ACTIVITIES: A survey will be given to students in May asking for feedback on the current bullying prevention strategies used this school year and how we might make them better for next year.
RESOURCES/RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED: Survey created by Bullying Prevention Committee
RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES: Bullying Prevention Committee
TIME LINE: 2010-2011 school year
Benchmarks/ASSESSMENT: Survey results will determine the committee’s recommendations for the existing program and any future changes.