"Harassment, intimidation or bullying" means any intentionally written message or image -including those that are electronically transmitted -verbal, or physical act, including, but not limited to, one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act:

• Physically harms a student or damages the student's property.

• Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education;

• Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that

  it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment;

• Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Conflict is a disagreement or argument in which both sides express their views.

• Equal power between those involved

• Generally stop and change their behavior when they realize it is hurting someone.

• Remorse -take responsibility

• Is a natural part of human relationships

Bullying is negative behavior directed by someone exerting power and control over another person.

• The goal is to hurt, harm, or humiliate.

• Person bullying has more power.*

• Continue behavior when they realize it is hurting someone.

• No remorse -no effort to solve a

  problem

*"Power" can mean the person bullying is older, bigger, stronger, or more popular.

Bullying occurs in many different forms, with varying levels of severity. It may involve:

• Physical Bullying: poking, pushing,

  hitting, kicking, beating up

• Verbal Bullying: yelling, taunting, name­calling, insulting, threatening to harm

• Relational Bullying: excluding, spreading rumors, getting others to hurt someone

• Cyberbullying: Sending hurtful messages or images by Internet or cell phone

Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that happens online or through text messages or emails.

• Always think about what you post. You never know what someone will forward. Being kind to others online will help to

  keep you safe. Do not share anything that could hurt or embarrass anyone.

• Keep your password a secret from other kids. Even kids that seem like a friend,

  they could give your password away or use it in ways you don't want.

• Talk with your child about safe and

  responsible use of the Internet and

  cell phone, and about the dangers of

  cyberbullying.

• Most of all, encourage them to tell you

  if they are being cyberbullied or if they know others who are.

• Unexplained damage or loss of clothing and other personal items

• Evidence of physical abuse, such as bruises and scratches

• Loss of friends

• Reluctance to participate in activities with peers

• Loss of interest in favorite activities

• Unusually sad, moody, anxious, lonely, or depressed

• Problems eating, sleeping,

• Headaches, stomachaches, or other physical complaints

• A decline in school achievement

• Thoughts of suicide