RCPS

Together we can create a world with no bullying

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What we believe

What we believe

We believe in the development of excellent character in schools and adults that focuses on the values of caring, fairness, trustworthiness, citizenship, responsibility, and respect.

We believe in providing a safe, healthy and supportive learning and working environment that recognizes the accomplishments and successes of students and employees

We believe “learners” encompass students, faculties, staff, parents, and community members. In all of these areas, we seek to foster dispositions such as compassion, perseverance, passion, and a growth mindset.

What we believe

Bullying vs. Student Conflict

“Bullying” means any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power balance between aggressor and the victim and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. This includes both in-person and cyberbullying.


“Student conflict” means ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument or peer interactions that are incidental

RCPS Resources

Behaviors Characterized by Student Conflict and Bullying

RCPS Policy

RCPS Social Media Use Guidelines

Additional Resources

Bullying Prevention 101

Communicating Effectively With the School

Cyberbullying Tip Sheet

Cyberbullying Warning Signs

How to Prevent Cyberbullying

How to Talk with Educators at Your Child's School

Reporting & Record Keeping

Safety in the Online Community

VDOE Guidance Document

What is Bullying?

What you should know about COVID-19 and CYBERBULLYING

What Students and Youth Can Do to "Lend a Hand"

Parents and Guardians can make a difference!

  • Be a role model. Build trust with your children. Set time limits, Know your technology. Learn how various social networking apps and sites work


  • Set reasonable limits. Keep the computer in a common area of the home. Do not allow it in your children's bedrooms. Monitor their online usage.explain your reasons for them, and discuss rules for online safety and Internet use


  • Know your child’s online friends, monitor posts and conversations