Report bullying by filling out the Bully Report Form

Charlotte County Public Schools does not tolerate bullying, which includes cyberbullying. Throughout the school year, our schools do a variety of classroom, large group, and small group lessons on bullying and bully prevention.

Though we teach all of our students that bullying is wrong, it still occasionally occurs. And, while we would like cases of bullying to be reported to the administration, they are not always reported.

Parents - if you have a bully (or cyberbullying) concern please let us know. If your child is a target and is being bullied or if you believe your child bullies others, please let us know. Open and consistent communications with the school will not only help your child but will help many others and the school. Unfortunately, some bully situations take a number of interventions before it subsides. Please continue to communicate with the school and provide any additional information that will help the school put an end to the situation.

It is important to note that investigation of cyberbullying can occur regardless of whether the bullying was conducted using public or private property (cell phone, computers, etc). Please reference Florida Statute 1006.47

Use the Bully Report System to report bullying online and anonymously. Targets of bullies, witnesses, and family members, often feel that reporting will make the situation worse. While it may get worse initially, the administration feels strongly that if given the information, they will be able to address and stop the bullying behavior. The administration hopes that it may be easier and more comfortable for students and family members to report bullying online.

To report a bullying incident online, please fill out the Bully Report Form. A bullying situation can also be report by calling the school, coming in to the school office, or having your child report the incident to an administrator.

If you are being bullied during the school day, at a school event, at an after school program, or on the bus, it is important that you report it to a school administrator who can take actions. Remember, be SAFE:

• Say something to an adult
• Ask for help
• Find a friend
• Exit the area

If you witness an act of bullying, you should do the following:

• Refuse to join in
• Never fight the bully
• Get others to help you speak out against the bullying
• Distract the bully
• Report all bullying to administration