Schools’ Anti-Bullying Plans

All Horry County schools implement effective anti-bullying plans, which include the following components:

• Highly-visible, committed administrative leadership
• Clearly-defined behavioral expectations that support a safe school climate, in addition to prohibited behaviors that constitute direct and indirect bullying
• Specific, published school rules with consistent sanctions for bullying
• Training, resources and operational guidelines for employees
• Direct and anonymous reporting options available to students and parents which will receive a prompt response by the school administration
• Enhanced supervision and security, with increased focus during times when large numbers of students are transitioning throughout the day and during publicly-attended events
• Responsive support services, including counseling, for victims of bullying
• Proactive behavioral training for bullies
• Ongoing evaluation of bully intervention plans to ensure effectiveness and continued improvement