Bullying occurs when a student or group of students targets an individual repeatedly over time using physical, psychological, emotional, or relational aggression to dominate the victim. Therefore, bullying behavior is repeated, intentional, and has the goal to create and enforce an imbalance of power.

St. Dominic School, in accordance with PA Senate Bill 71, commits itself to provide a safe, positive, learning climate for all students.  Therefore, it is the policy of this school to maintain an educational environment in which bullying in any form will not be tolerated and not without serious consequences. Students who believe themselves to be bullied are asked to report the incident to the teacher, guidance counselor (CORA team), or Principal. Complaints will be investigated promptly, and corrective action will be taken.  The following steps will be followed:

When the teacher or principal receives the name of a student who is reported to be displaying bullying behavior, the teacher and/or guidance counselor will speak with the child to discuss the facts as they are known and the event will be discussed with the other student.

Upon discussion with the involved student(s), and when deemed necessary, a behavior slip will be completed and sent home with the student(s) for parent/guardian signature.

A phone call to the parent/guardian will be made by the teacher and/or principal.
Student(s) will be asked to write his/her account of the episode (age permitting).
An apology will be made to the student.

A written notice of this conference will be sent home for parent/guardian awareness and signature of such and will be kept on file in the principal’s office. If a second conference with the same student(s) is needed for similar behavior,  and depending on the situation, other disciplinary measures may be acted upon.

If a third conference with the same student(s) for similar behavior is required, the consequences will be determined by the Principal and with the consultation of the Pastor.  Suspension or expulsion may result.