If I were a school principal I would implement a zero tolerance policy for bullying. This zero tolerance policy would not just apply to the students, it would also apply to the teachers as well. I believe that bullying starts with the teachers, if a teacher picks on a student (inadvertently/purposely) other students puck up on this behavior and snowballs out of control.
Punishment for bullying would be swift and severe, the student would automatically be suspended, and would not be allowed to return to school until a public apology was made in front of the entire school. Upon returning to school the bully would be on a two month “probation period.” The student would not be allowed to do anything unsupervised such as recess, small group work, or go to the bathroom.
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I agree that sometimes the teacher can inadvertently give information that may make a student the target. Teacher responsibility should definitely be stressed.
I agree with the zero tollerence policy. However I don't agree with the automatic suspension. My suggestion would be to make them stay and clean the building or something of this nature. However, opinions vary.
I agree with your zero tollerence policy, I believe that's what we need in the schools to keep students out of trouble. However, I believe a automatic suspension is a little strict for the first offense. Most of the time when there is bullying in schools, the bully has a problem with school or home to begin with. I think if it is a reoccuring problem that there should be a suspension program implemented but i think we should try to help the bully overcome the reasoning why he/she bullies in the first place.
I completely agree with you on zero tolerance, but I think that automatic suspension is a bit severe because of all the possible ways to bully someone. I also think that a public apology to the entire school is a little much. I think that would just make students angry and act out more or compeltely refuse to participate in the apology.
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