Student Pledge

I a student of ______________________________ agree to join with others in my school and community to stand united and take a firm stance against bullying in my school and in my community.

I ____________________________ believe that everyone, regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, style of clothes, and physical looks, should have equal opportunities and rights to enjoy our school, and do so while feeling safe.

Bullying consists of many things and include things such as; pushing, shoving, hitting, spitting on, pulling hair, kicking, calling names, making fun of, laughing at, and excluding someone from an activity. Bullying can never be justified, and is inexcusable in all circumstances. Being a bully cannot be contributed to “kids just being kids”, nor can it be contributed to “kids just teasing”. Bullying causes both physical and emotional pain to the victim. The victim is never the responsible person for being the target of a bullying attack.

By signing this pledge, I agree to:

1. I will value the fact that everyone is different in one way or another, and I will treat everyone with the respect they deserve.

2. I will never become a bully, nor will I engage with others involved with bullying.

3. I will educate myself in regards to my schools bullying policies and student support system.

4. I will report all incidents of bullying that I see or am made aware of to an appropriate school faculty member.

5. I will keep my eyes and ears open and be more alert and aware when I am in places in my school where there is less adult supervision available. Places such as the bathrooms, hallways, and outside play areas.

6. I will be there to support fellow students who have been or are currently being bullied by others.

7. I will take a step out of my comfort zone to talk to my friends, family, and others in my community about issues and concerns that arise concerning bullying.

8. I will consistently make an effort to work with other students, school faculty, and community members to come up with ways to effectively deal with bullying in my school and community.

9. I will talk with, and encourage my teachers to discuss bullying issues within our classrooms.

10.  I will be a good role model to the younger students of my school and community and I will be there to support them if bullying occurs.

11. I will contribute and participate wholeheartedly and fully during assemblies or other activities regarding bullying both in my school and in my community.

I ________________________________ am fully aware, and I acknowledge that whether or not I am the one doing the bullying, if I see or become aware of a bullying incident, and I do not report it to an appropriate adult, than I am just as guilty of bullying as the bully themselves.

Signed by: ______________________________________

Print Name: _____________________________________