If you are a parent or student looking for support in any way, please know that our Aspen Creek Community is here for you. Reach out to your student's teacher and/or counselor any time you need to. We are here to support you and your family.

If you would like to request a meeting with a counselor please click HERE.

If you would like to contact your teacher, please click HERE.

Read below if you are having problems at school and need some help.

 

Experiencing bullying? Be sure to tell a trusted adult at school as soon as possible.

Before you report an issue online, please take a minute and read some definitions of bullying

Resources can be found HERE.

Bullying is:

unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

The behavior is repeated over time and intended to cause distress.

Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, harming someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.

*** There are many other types of aggressive behavior that don’t fit the definition of bullying. This does not mean that they are any less serious or require less attention than bullying. Rather, these behaviors require different prevention and response strategies.

 

Cyberbullying is:

bullying that takes place using electronic technology.

Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

Harassment is:

Under federal civil rights laws, harassment is unwelcome conduct based on a protected class (race, national origin, color, sex, age, disability, religion) that is severe, pervasive, or persistent and creates a hostile environment.

Although bullying and harassment sometimes overlap, not all bullying is harassment and not all harassment is bullying.

If your situation meets the definition of bullying or harassment please click the Need Help button below. If not, continue reading below.

Peer Conflict -It is not bullying when two kids with no perceived power imbalance fight, have an argument or disagreement. Conflict resolution or peer mediation may be appropriate for these situations. Please reach out to an adult at the school for assistance with conflict resolution or peer mediation.

To report bullying, head to https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/student-help