Middle and High School Safety Pledge
Commitment to Safety
I understand that:
- Every student has the right to a safe environment.
- I have an important role in school safety and violence prevention.
- The acceptance of individual differences strengthens my school.
- The immediate reporting to teachers or administrators of any threats of violence, suicide, presence of weapons or explosives is very important.
- I have the power to end school violence through positive action rather than silent acceptance.
- I will demonstrate respect for others.
- I will take a positive stand against unwanted comments, verbal or physical taunts or abuse directed toward another person for any reason (race, creed, gender, size, socioeconomic status, etc.).
- I will not use technology (Web pages, text messaging, instant messenger, camera phones) to bully, tease or hurt anyone.
- I agree not to bring a gun or any weapon to school or to any school event.
- I will immediately report any threats of violence or suicide to a trusted adult at school.
- I will immediately alert an adult if I see any abuse of technology (Web pages, text messaging, instant messenger, camera phones) to bully, tease or hurt a fellow classmate.
- If I see a gun or other weapon at school or at a school event, I will immediately alert an adult about its existence.
- I will tell my peers to seek adult assistance when conflict situations begin to get out of control.
- I will be committed to nonviolent resolutions to conflicts.
With these understandings I hereby pledge that:
Student Signature Parent/guardian Signature
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