Harassment or Intimidation (Bullying)
Harassment and intimidation (bullying) are serious and will not be tolerated. Bullying is conduct (including verbal) that creates a hostile educational environment. Such conduct is motivated by an actual or perceived personal characteristic. such as race, national origin, martial status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or disability, or is threatening or seriously intimidating. It may occur on school property, at a school-sponsored activity or event off school property, on a school bus or on the way to and/or from school. Bullying may also include those offenses that occur through electronic mechanisms (i.e cyberbullying) when such behavior impacts the health or safety of students and/or proves disruptive to the educational environment.
A student who believes that he or she is a victim of harassment or intimidation should discuss the matter with a guidance counselor or administratir immediatley. any student who engages in harassment and intimidation shall be disciplined as outlined in FCPS regulations 400-8 and 400-4.
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