NACKAWIC HIGH SCHOOL HARASSMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Harassment:  Harassment is considered to be any mean word, act or gesture used continually with the intent of hurting a person’s feelings, body or possessions.  Students and staff have an absolute right to be and feel emotionally and physically safe at school.  No one will bully, taunt, intimidate or subject others to harassment in any form (either in person or using cell phones during school hours).

All teachers will be expected to intervene whenever incidents of harassment are witnessed or reported.  The names of all parties involved will be brought to the attention of the Guidance Counselor.

Step 1: 

  • Such acts will be reported to the Guidance Counselor. 
  • The Guidance Counselor will investigate and may make referral to Administration.
  • Both parties will receive counselling.
  • The Guidance Counselor will inform parents/ guardians of both parties of the concerns.
  • The student will be informed of the next consequence and will be placed on Step 1.

Step 2: 

  • The incident will be reported to the Guidance Counselor.
  • The incident will be investigated by the Guidance Counselor and the administration.
  • Parents/ guardians will be notified.
  • The student will be suspended out of school for a period of 1 to 5 days and will be informed of future consequences.
  • Both parties will receive counselling.

Step 3: 

  • The incident will be reported to the Guidance Counselor.
  • The incident will be investigated by the Guidance Counselor and the administration.
  • Parents / guardians will be notified.
  • The student will be suspended out of school for a minimum of 5 days.
  • Both parties will receive counseling.
  • The student will be informed that the next consequence will be a Long Term suspension (for possibly the remainder of the semester.)
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