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Bullying
What is bullying?
Bullying is seeking to harm, intimidate, humiliate, embarrass, frighten, dominate, or threaten another person.
Bullying is a REPEATED and INTENTIONAL act.
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What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, texting and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.
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Click below to read a helpful guide that will assist you in understanding, preventing and taking action if you or anyone you know is being bullied.
If you are being bullied:
Let a trusted adult know immediately (i.e. your parent, Counselor, Success Advisor, Success Coach). Reports can be made by phone by calling (727) 900-5186 or by email at bullying@dreamacademyschools.org.
Anonymous reporting may be done in writing and mailed to:
Dream Academy
c/o Administration
6012 US Highway 19N
New Port Richey, FL 34652
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All incidents of reported bullying will be investigated. Students who engage in bullying behaviors will face disciplinary action and possible expulsion based on the outcome of the investigation.