At Trinity Christian School, we believe that every child is made in the image of God, and has infinite dignity, worth and value. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for each child to develop in all aspects of his or her life, including spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional.
What Is Bullying?
- Bullying involves a power imbalance in which the child doing the bullying has more power, due to such factors as age, size, support of the peer group or higher status.
- Bullying is usually a repeated activity in which a particular child is singled out more than once and often in a chronic manner.
- Bullying is carried out with an intent to harm the child.
- Bullying includes physical aggression, verbal insults, the spreading of malicious rumors or gossip and threats of exclusion from the peer group.
Prevalence Rates
- Reaches a peak in grades 6-8.
- More prevalent during late elementary through middle school years (grades 4-8).
- Equally prevalent in males and females; however, the act of bullying is notably different.
- Students view teasing as the most common form of bullying.
Types Of Bullying
- Verbal
- Physical
- Relational
Who Is Involved?
- The child who bullies.
- The child who is bullied.
- The child who observes bullying.
Our "Working Together” Program
- Intended to raise awareness on a prolonged basis.
- Provides ongoing education and resources.
- Classroom presentations for all grade levels.
- Parent presentations.
- Staff presentations.
- School newsletters and parent information.
- Support for consistent and clear response and intervention.