A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards; harassment, intimidation or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe and disciplined environment. A safe, nurturing and supportive climate is an essential cornerstone for effective promotion of positive behavior and academic achievement. School culture is affected by many factors, including academic instruction, classroom and school-wide behavior management, and parental involvement, as well as by relationships among teachers, school administrators, non-teaching staff, students and parents. Since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers should be commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying.
School Anti-Bullying Coordinator: John Cerniglia, tel: 973-429-8110. School Anti-Bullying Specialist: Carrie-Ann Feakes, School Psychologist, tel: 973-429-8110.
CLICK HERE to read Westbridge Academy’s full Policy Prohibiting Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying.
HIB 338 Form – Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying (HIB) Reporting Form – This form should be used by parents or guardians to report allegations of HIB.