Students
Student Safety and Respect Guidelines
Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected. If someone uses language that makes you uncomfortable or touches you in a way that feels wrong, trust your instincts and speak up. Share what happened with a teacher, the principal, or a trusted adult like your parent, guardian, or caregiver. Remember, your body is your own, and no one—whether a classmate, teacher, or school employee—has the right to make you feel unsafe.
Standing Up Against Bullying and Harassment
If someone is teasing you, calling you names, threatening you, or making you feel uneasy, know that you don’t have to face it alone. Talk to a teacher or school administrator—people are ready to listen and help. If someone makes you feel unsafe or causes you harm, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our school values kindness and respect and is committed to creating a safe space for everyone. We will address any form of bullying with care and responsibility.
Handling Cyberbullying with Confidence
If you receive unkind or hurtful messages online, pause, take a deep breath, and remind yourself that their words don’t define you. Sometimes, the best response is no response. Walk away from your device if you need space to feel calm. If the person continues bothering you, let your parents or a trusted adult know and save the messages—they can help you take the next steps.
Your support can make a big difference if someone is targeted online. Reach out to them and let them know they’re not alone.
Staying Safe and Responsible Online
If someone sends you a personal or embarrassing photo of another person, be a positive influence—don’t pass it along. Sharing private images can cause actual harm and may even break the law. Delete the photo and remind friends that kindness and respect should guide technology use. If you encounter a webpage or post meant to hurt someone, don't hesitate to report it to your parents/caregiver, a teacher, or through this reporting form. You can create a safer online space.
Be a Leader
When faced with negativity, remember that you can choose empathy and kindness. Say no if someone asks you to share a hurtful message or photo. If you witness bullying, speak up or find a trusted adult who can help. Even small acts of kindness can create ripples of positive change. You are stronger than you realize, and your voice matters. Together, we can make school—and the online world—a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and safe.
What to do During an Emergency
If the fire alarm sounds, follow the instructions of your teacher. Walk quickly to the nearest exit. Follow your teacher to the assembly area where your teacher will take attendance to see if anyone is missing. Stay with your classmates and teacher at all times. If you can’t find your teacher, speak to any other teacher. If you are hurt, tell a teacher immediately.
If you hear an announcement calling for a “lockdown,” it means someone who may want to hurt others may be in the building. Follow the instructions of your teacher and quickly hide on the floor in a corner of your classroom. Be quiet and keep away from doors and windows. The teacher will turn off the lights. If you’re silent and invisible, it will be hard to find you.
If you have a pass and are in the corridor when you hear the lockdown announcement, go to the nearest classroom. If you hear the lockdown warning while in the lavatory, go to the nearest classroom even it’s not your classroom. If you exit the lavatory and all classroom doors are closed, hide in the restroom stalls. Wait there until a teacher comes to you.
If there is a bad storm or it is unsafe to be outside, you may hear an announcement to shelter. You may be instructed to move from your classroom to the corridor away from any windows. Follow the instructions of your teacher.
