Bullying Prevention

Dedication to Creating Safe Schools for All

In keeping with our Catholic mission to uphold the dignity of every child, our Diocese of Rochester Catholic Schools strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination, harassment, and bullying, including cyberbullying, of any student by another student on school property or at a school function. This policy is adopted in accordance with the Jack Reid Law: Protect All Students Act and is shared annually with employees, parents, and students. More information regarding anti-bullying and harassment policies and procedures can be found in each school’s Student Parent/Guardian Handbook.

Our Catholic schools, as well as the Diocese of Rochester, recognize that parents are the first and primary educators of their children.

It is essential that parents, faculty, and school staff keep a current and open channel of communication. We therefore propose to support the parents of our students by:

• Effectively supervising students’ activities;

• Ensuring that all staff immediately intervenes when bullying occurs;

• Holding meetings with parents of involved students;

• Developing individual intervention plans for involved students.