The Oakville School District is Committed to Protecting All Students from Violence

Oakville School’s Anti-Bullying Pledge:

We the students of Oakville School District agree to join together to stamp out bullying at our school.  We believe that everybody should enjoy our school equally, and feel safe, secure, and accepted regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, intelligence, religion and nationality.  Bullying can be pushing, shoving, hitting, and spitting, as well as name calling, picking on, making fun of, laughing at, and excluding someone.  Bullying causes pain and stress to the victims and is never justified or excusable as “kids being kids,” “just teasing,” or any other rationalization.  The victim is never responsible for being a target of bullying.

We Students agree to:

1. Value student differences and treats others with respect.
2. Not become involved in bullying incidents or be a bully.
3. Be aware of the school’s policies and support system with regard to bullying.
4. Report honestly and immediately all incidents of bullying to a faculty member.
5. Be alert in places around the school where there is less adult supervision such as bathrooms, corridors and stairwells.
6. Support students who have been or are subjected to bullying.
7. Talk to teachers and parents about concerns and issues regarding bullying.
8. Work with other students and faculty, to help the school deal with bullying effectively.
9. Encourage teachers to discuss bullying issues in the classroom.
10. Provide a good role model for younger students and support them if bullying occurs.
11. Participate fully and contribute to assemblies dealing with bullying.

I acknowledge that whether I am being a bully or see someone being bullied, if I don’t report or stop the bullying, I am just as guilty.

Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying is a form of harassment that is done through electronic means, including, but not limited to, emails, personal web pages (for example; Myspace and Facebook), and text messages.  It constitutes harassment and will not be tolerated, whether done from school or elsewhere.  Students who engage in cyber bullying will be subject to discipline consequences and may be referred to local police authorities depending upon the nature of such incidents.

Tobacco, Drug and Alcohol Free Zone

Per Board Policy 3241, Oakville Schools are to be drug and weapon free zones.  Being under the influence or in possession of any type of alcoholic beverage, tobacco and/or controlled substances on the school premises or at a school function will be cause for suspension or expulsion.

Student / Parent / Guardian Liability

It is a misdemeanor for an individual to physically or verbally abuse, intimidate or interfere with an employee of the Oakville School District within the performance of such employee’s duties.  If students willfully or maliciously damage or destroy school or employee property, the parents/guardians shall be held liable for such damages.