Student Handbook 2017-2018

telephones, pagers, or instant messaging systems. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, physical, verbal, or written intimidation, taunting, name-calling, and insults and any combination of prohibited activities. "Bullying" means any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. "Bullying" includes cyber bullying. "Bullying" does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument or peer conflict. CHILD ABUSE/HARASSMENT Any student who suspects they are being abused should immediately contact the principal, assistant principal, or guidance counselor. Abuse/harassment is any inappropriate touching, contact or comments by another person. Any staff member who suspects that a student is being abused is obligated by law to contact an administrator. DEFIANCE OF THE AUTHORITY OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL Students shall comply with any oral or written instructions made by school personnel within the scope of their authority as provided by Board policies and regulations. HARASSMENT The Grayson County School Board is committed to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that is free from harassment. In accordance with law, the Board prohibits harassment against students, employees, or others on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law and based on a belief that such characteristic exists at school or any school sponsored activity. A student shall not harass another student or any school employee, volunteer, student teacher or any other person present in school facilities or at school functions. Harassment based on sex consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication, which may include the use of cell phones or the internet. Harassment based on race, national origin, disability or religion consists of physical or verbal conduct, which may include use of cell phones or the internet, relating to an individual’s race, national origin, disability or religion. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the harassment policies: Susie Funk, Director of Student Learning P. O. Box 888 Independence, VA 24348 (276) 773-2832 sfunk@grayson.k12.va.us

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