Bullying

Bullying definition and consequences.

Bullying is a pattern of actions in which a person is subjected to intentional, unwanted, and unprovoked hurtful verbal and/or physical actions. An act of bullying results in the targeted student feeling oppressed, fearful, distressed, injured, or threatened. The aggression is repeated on more than one occasion and can include physical, verbal, emotional, written, electronic, damage to property, social exclusion, and intimidation. Hazing is included in this violation. Bullying may be motivated by actual or perceived characteristics such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental, physical, or academic disability. Additional characteristics may be the actual or perceived basis for bullying, please see APS Policy AC Nondiscrimination. Bullying often takes place in a social context. (If seeking long-term suspension, documentation of intervention and training for the aggressor must be included with referral.)

Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention

Administrator Referral to EOS if based on Protected Category*

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th-5th

Utilize intervention strategies.
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 3 days Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & School Contract
4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Middle/High

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & School Contract
4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Updated as of July 2026