In a Caring Community such as Lakeland High School, it is important that all stakeholders have a clear understanding and buy in to the expectations that are set within the school. One set expectation is not bullying and harassing. Based on media push, we have done a good job of educating our students about this topic. Last year our counselors began a character education program in the 10th grade about why bulling and harassing is not appropriate at all but especially in the school setting. In the next few weeks, counselors will begin to work with this years 10th graders on the same topic. Please have conversations with your students about this topic and how seemingly innocent comments, social media posts or texts can become hurtful if people hear about what has been said. We live in a society where drama run rampant. There are few secrets in the hallways of a high school and students can get hurt even when that is not the intention. It is important that all students feel safe and confident when coming into our school.
A caring community is one where all people: teachers, students and parents give information to our students to take care of all the people in their community even if they are not in our circle of friends.
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