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Let’s stop the bullying

Let’s stop the bullying. A Guide for Peer Leader Selection By Erika Rogers/ Middle School Counselor Negreet High School. What is fixing to happen.

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Let’s stop the bullying

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  1. Let’s stop the bullying A Guide for Peer Leader Selection By Erika Rogers/ Middle School Counselor Negreet High School

  2. What is fixing to happen • Are school has agreed to begin the process of creating a new club, but this club is not just any club. Not just “anyone” can be a part of it. This club will focus on helping others in need and to stop “bullying”. In essence, students selected for this club will serve as mentors or leaders in the fight to create a better school environment. We are looking for two individuals per grade level to become a part of this. We need to select one male and one female from grades 7 and 8 to participate. • So how will the participants be selected?

  3. Well first, let’s discuss what make a good mentor • A mentor is someone that you can talk to if you have a problem. A mentor is not a loud mouth that is going to blab your information to the whole student body. A mentor truly cares and wants to help. A mentor needs to be mature, caring and considerate. A mentor needs to be willing to devote a little extra time to training and discussions on how to handle different types of situations. A mentor needs to be able to step up to the plate and tell an adult about a problem should the need arise. A mentor needs to keep the faculty aware of underlying situations that may be occurring in the school. This doesn’t mean the mentor will be a snitch. It simply means that they need keep the adults working with the students informed of any possible dangers, threats or bullying occurring that we may not notice otherwise.

  4. Why do we need mentors? • It would be nice if everyone felt like they could tell their teachers everything going on in their life. However, that is simply not the case. Sometimes students don’t feel comfortable talking with an adult. They may feel embarrassed. They may feel like an adult just can’t relate to their situation. It is at times like this when a mentor may be the solution.

  5. As a mentor, what would I be responsible for doing? • You would be a part of an NHS welcoming committee. Make the new kids feel comfortable. Many kids at our school have always gone here and they tend to get use to their “group”. It’s not that their being mean, but sometimes they are not as open to accepting new kids. Being a part of a welcoming committee would help break the ice. It would be your duty to help that new kid meet new people and “fit in”. Nobody likes to feel like an “outsider”.

  6. You would be a shoulder to lean on, and ear to listen • Sometimes the situation may not be severe. For example, a student may be having a bad day and they just need to talk to someone confidentially just to get things off of their chest. Knowing that you are a mentor, they may approach you to be that listening ear. As a mentor, it is your duty to stop what you are doing and give them the attention they need at that moment. Again, you are not to “blab” to your friends. In fact, if you are that way or you feel like that might be a temptation, YOU NEED NOT APPLY! • However, if the situation is severe and you feel like the student may do harm to him or herself or may hurt others, you need to step up to the plate and tell an adult.

  7. You will need to be trained • If you are selected as mentor, you will agree to attend monthly meetings on club day. You will need some training on how to handle a variety of situations. You will also help establish rules, guidelines, etc. • You will be the “founding fathers” if you will, of this organization. You will help build the program and hopefully next year, it will be in full force!

  8. Who are the club sponsors • Mrs. Erika Rogers – Middle School Counselor/ Teacher • Coach John Leggett – Vice Principal • High School Mentors Include: Teresa W and Salvador C

  9. What does the data show? • 106 students participated in this survey. • Take a look at the results

  10. What is your age?

  11. I am bullied during the school day at least once per month

  12. There are some children who I have seen bullied at least once per month

  13. I think our school could benefit from having and anti-bullying club

  14. So we have the need. . .now what? • You will cast a vote for two people from your grade level (a boy and a girl). • This is NOT a popularity contest. In fact, let’s review “What makes a good mentor?”

  15. Well first, let’s discuss what make a good mentor • A mentor is someone that you can talk to if you have a problem. A mentor is not a loud mouth that is going to blab your information to the whole student body. A mentor truly cares and wants to help. A mentor needs to be mature, caring and considerate. A mentor needs to be willing to devote a little extra time to training and discussions on how to handle different types of situations. A mentor needs to be able to step up to the plate and tell an adult about a problem should the need arise. A mentor needs to keep the faculty aware of underlying situations that may be occurring in the school. This doesn’t mean the mentor will be a snitch. It simply means that they need keep the adults working with the students informed of any possible dangers, threats or bullying occurring that we may not notice otherwise.

  16. If I am selected, then what? • You are not required to be a mentor if you are selected as the ideal person by your peers. You can decline the offer. After all, it is a big responsibility. However if you decide to pursue this you will: • Be a pioneer member of the organization. • Have your photograph posted on the school website (after training has been completed). • Serve as a lifetime member so long as you are in school, stay of trouble and continue to participate. • Be rewarded with a trip at the end of year for all your hard work (pending approval from Mr. Wright) • Meet on club day 6th hour in my room for training, discussion and exchange of ideas. • Receive a certificate of appreciation on award’s day for all your hard work.

  17. But most importantly • You will experience the satisfaction of knowing that your classmates chose you. They feel like you possess the characteristics needed to help those in need. Who knows, you may be the one thing stopping a person from hurting themselves, hurting someone else, crying themselves to sleep, worrying about getting bullied each day, and the list goes on and on.

  18. Bible verses to inspire you • Philippians 2:4 – “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” • Luke 6:38 - "Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." • Hebrews 13:16 – “And do not neglect doing good and sharing; for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

  19. IF you should decline • The next person in line will be offered the position. • Now it is time to cast your vote!

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