Bullying is more than disagreements, differences of opinion, or conflicts that occur between friends and classmates. Bullying is when the target is being hurt or harmed by unwanted words or behavior and when the hurtful behavior is repeated or there is a concern that it will be repeated. Bullying and harassment are against the law in Idaho!
There is no place for bullying and harassment at Kuna Middle School.
Students can talk to their counselor about bullying. They can also report it to the SRO or administration.
Kuna Middle has several programs designed to promote kindness and prevent bullying and harassment.
See Something Say Something: Counselors have been doing class presentations encouraging students that if they see something wrong, to say something. Students can also use the See Tell Now website to report any concerning situations. Link to more info is below.
Restorative Practices: Students who persistently cannot get along with others may need to participate in a class to teach skills needed to do so.
Advisory lessons: Students participate in Advisory lessons provided by counselors at the beginning of the day to learn how to get along with others.
Sources of Strength: A program that trains youth and adults to intervene using a strength-based and upstream approach to mental health promotion and prevention of adverse outcomes like suicide, violence, bullying, and substance misuse.
CAST is our student leadership program. Students in CAST organize activities around leadership, service, and kindness. CAST runs our KAVE Kart on Fridays where students can spend their KAVE tickets on fun items as a reward for being a good citizen.
KAVE Characteristics- A good citizen at Kuna Middles shows:
Kindness
Accountability
Vibes (good ones)
Effort
Our next KAVE Kart is Friday September 4th during lunches.
