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Every single person at this school deserves to feel safe and be treated with respect — no matter how you look, where you’re from, what you believe, or who you are. That’s not just a nice idea; it’s the deal here. And if someone breaks it, you don’t have to put up with it, and you don’t have to handle it alone. Here’s what to do.
It can be hitting or pushing, threats, mean names, spreading rumors or lies, sharing embarrassing stuff, leaving someone out on purpose — and it counts online too: texts, group chats, social media. Sometimes it’s one really bad thing; sometimes it’s the same thing over and over. It doesn’t stop being bullying because someone says they were “just joking.”
And it is never okay because of who you are — your body, your race, your religion, where you’re from, a disability, who you like, how you identify, anything. Nobody here has to earn the right to be treated well. You already have it.
Not just physically — safe from being scared, put down, or humiliated. That’s the baseline here, and keeping it is our job, not yours.
You can tell us what’s happening — to you or to someone else. You don’t need proof, the perfect words, or to be 100% sure it ‘counts.’ Just tell us.
Reporting bullying is never snitching and never gets you in trouble. And no one is allowed to get back at you for it — retaliation is against the law (RCW 28A.600.480).
We look into every report. We can keep people apart, change schedules, check in on you, and hold the person who did it accountable. You won’t be left to handle it alone.
You can report something that happened to you, or something you saw happen to someone else. Any of these works:
If something is happening right now and someone could get hurt, find the nearest adult immediately — don’t wait for a form.
About privacy — the honest version: we keep what you tell us as private as we can, and we don’t announce it to other students. But if you or someone else could get seriously hurt, the adults here have to step in to keep everyone safe — that’s the one time we can’t keep it just between us, and we’ll tell you before we do anything.
You can report something you saw happen to someone else — including anonymously. Speaking up for a person who’s having a hard time isn’t tattling; it’s having their back. If a friend is in real danger or talking about hurting themselves, tell an adult now and don’t keep it a secret, even if they asked you to.
If this has you feeling awful, you don’t have to sit with it alone. Your counselor is there for exactly this — and there’s a calm, private spot on our site with more help:
You belong here. Exactly as you are.
Looking for the full policy, timeline, and family info? See the full Harassment & Bullying page →