Daniels Canyon Elementary believes that all students have the right to a safe and healthy school environment. Bullying is against our school policy and will be responded to quickly and effectively. It is important to know exactly what incidents are considered bullying.

Rude vs. Mean vs. Bullying

Rude – Saying or doing something that hurts someone else without trying to be mean.

• bragging
• comments or jokes
• not saying hi back

Mean – Saying or doing something on purpose to hurt someone.

• Having an argument
• Saying something in anger toward someone
• ignoring
• gossiping

BULLYING- When one or more people hurt others over and over again on purpose. There is an imbalance of power and it is one-sided.

If you need to report bullying or have concerns regarding this issue please contact Mr. McNaughtan (principal) or Mr. Willardson (counselor) at (435)654-6900 or by email: david.mcnaughtan@wasatch.edu / rob.willardson@wasatch.edu

The following information is very helpful to have when calling in a report on bullying.

• Time
• Place
• Person(s) involved
• Specific events