St. Wenceslaus Catholic School stands against bullying.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment for all students. Guided by our Catholic values, ARMOR expectations, and the PBIS framework, we work proactively to prevent bullying and promote positive peer interaction.
Reporting
bullying is easy.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School pledges to investigate and address every report of bullying.
Bullying can be reported by:
Telling a teacher, counselor, administrator, or any staff member
Visiting the counseling office or administration office
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Bullying is defined as intentional and repeated conduct by a student or group of students that is hostile, harmful, or inappropriate and directed toward another student or students. This behavior may be verbal, written, graphic, physical, demonstrative, or electronic in nature and is intended to intimidate, threaten, harass, control, or otherwise exert power over another individual.
Bullying behavior occurs repeatedly over time and interferes with a student’s learning, sense of safety, or ability to participate fully in the educational environment at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School.
Bullying may occur:
On school grounds
On school-provided transportation
During school-sponsored activities or events
In any situation where the school has authority to address student conduct
Bullying behaviors may include, but are not limited to:
Repeated name-calling, teasing, or taunting
Repeated threatening behavior
Spreading rumors or harmful messages in person or electronically
Provoking or attempting to provoke physical conflict
Blocking movement or engaging in unwanted physical contact
Damaging personal property
Gestures or actions intended to cause fear, humiliation, or emotional harm
Single unkind or inappropriate incidents will be addressed and followed up with appropriate behavior support; however, they are not categorized as bullying unless the behavior is repeated or part of an ongoing pattern.
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Bullying is strictly prohibited under St. Wenceslaus Catholic School’s Standards for Student Conduct. Our school supports two key factors in reducing bullying:
Easy and encouraged reporting
Empowering positive bystanders — students who speak up and speak out
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Positive behavior at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School is guided by our ARMOR expectations, which are taught, modeled, and reinforced daily:
A – Act responsibly
R – Respect self, others, and property
M – Make safe choices
O – Own your actions
R – Respond with kindness
ARMOR expectations provide students with clear guidance for appropriate behavior and help prevent bullying by promoting respect, responsibility, and care for others.
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Staff Training: All St. Wenceslaus Catholic School staff members are trained to recognize, prevent, and respond to bullying behaviors.
School Expectations: ARMOR expectations and school-wide behavior expectations are taught at the beginning of the school year and reinforced throughout the year.
Bullying Prevention Lessons: Our school counselor and teachers provide age-appropriate anti-bullying lessons and teach students how to recognize and report bullying.
PBIS Framework: St. Wenceslaus Catholic School implements PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to support ARMOR expectations, outline clear behavior standards, and promote a positive school climate.
Student Recognition: Students who demonstrate ARMOR expectations and positive peer interactions are recognized through:
Positive and specific adult feedback
Positive office referrals
Student of the Month recognition