Anti-Bullying Policy
Many kids in the U.S. get bullied. About 1 out of 5 kids face bullying during the school year.
Bullying makes students feel sad and scared. Many kids stay home because they feel unsafe at school. Around 160,000 students decide not to go to school each day. Kids miss learning because they are afraid.
Cyberbullying happens in online schools too. Cyberbullying can make it hard for kids to enjoy their classes. About 16% of high school students have been bullied online in the past year.
Legacy Online School works hard to stop bullying. We want every student to feel safe and welcome. We will tell more about the measures our school takes to achieve this.
Our Anti-Bullying Policies
Our school has clear rules to stop bullying. Here is a simple look at what bullying means and how we deal with it.
What Is Bullying?
Bullying means being mean on purpose. Bullying happens when someone uses power to hurt another person. Bullying can happen once or many times.
Legacy Online School does not allow any kind of bullying. We give examples of different forms of bullying to better identify it:
- Verbal bullying uses hurtful words
- Written bullying happens in messages or posts
- Visual bullying uses pictures, videos, or actions
- Cyberbullying happens online in chats, forums, video calls, or any other digital place where students meet
How to Report Bullying?
We want students and parents to tell us when something feels wrong. Look at the information below to see how you can report bullying.
You Can Report Bullying
If you see or experience bullying, speak up. We’re here to listen and take action.
Ways to Report:
- Call or Email
- Reach out to a teacher or someone on our support team.
- We’ll respond quickly and take your concerns seriously.
Phone: +1 (727) 513-00-16
Email: [email protected]
- Talk to Someone You Trust
- Speak to a teacher, the school counselor, or the principal.
- We’ll listen, support you, and take steps to help.
How Do We Help After Bullying?
Stopping bullying is not only about rules. Stopping bullying is also about care and healing. Legacy Online School supports all students who are part of a bullying situation in many ways:
- Students can meet with a school counselor. This helps when someone is being bullied. This also helps when someone hurts another student. A counselor can talk to students one-on-one. Sometimes students meet in small groups. These talks are private and safe
- Sometimes a trained adult helps two students talk. One student was hurt. The other caused harm. The adult helps them understand what happened. This can make things feel better and help both students move forward
- We teach students how to treat others with care. We show how to speak in a kind way. We help students learn how to stay calm when things feel hard
- We believe students can change. We help them fix the mistake, when someone makes it
What Happens When Bullying Is Reported?
Legacy Online School takes action every time someone reports bullying. We act fast and treat every student fairly. We want to stop bullying and help everyone learn from what happened. We use different steps depending on how serious the bullying is.
| Step |
What Does It Mean? |
| Warning and a talk |
A student hears clearly why the behavior was wrong. A staff member explains how it hurt others and reminds them of the school rules |
| Parent contact |
We call or email the parents of both students. We talk about what happened. We work together to make sure the bullying stops |
| Suspension |
The student stays out of class for some time if the bullying is strong or keeps happening |
| Expulsion |
The student may leave the school for good if nothing helps or the case is very serious |
How Students and Parents Help Stop Bullying?
Legacy Online School cannot stop bullying alone. Every person in our school has a part to play. Students help by making kind choices. Parents help by staying involved. Teachers help by guiding and protecting students. Our school becomes a safe and welcoming place when each person does their part.
What Students Can Do?
Students help stop bullying when they act with care and respect. Every small action makes a big difference:
- Use kind and thoughtful words in messages
- Think before posting anything online
- Speak up when you see someone being hurt
- Tell an adult if something feels wrong or unfair
What Parents Can Do?
Parents help by staying connected to their child’s daily life. Paying attention to how a child feels or acts online can prevent problems before they grow:
- Ask what your child does during online classes and free time
- Talk often about their feelings and listen carefully
- Watch for signs like sadness, silence, or fear
- Reach out to the school if you have concerns or questions
What Our School Community Does?
Legacy Online School creates spaces where students feel like they belong. We bring people together through activities teaching kindness and care:
- We host events that help students learn about respect and empathy
- We offer fun projects that show how to be kind in real life
- We invite students to join clubs where they feel accepted and supported
- We create moments where students can see the good in others and in themselves
Testimonials
Legacy Online School is a safe place to learn. Students feel supported. Parents feel calm. The words of real people show how much our school cares:
“I was scared to speak in class at my old school. Bullies made me feel small but Legacy Online School changed everything. Teachers listen and counselors help. One time I had a problem, and they solved it fast. Now I feel safe to join class and share ideas. I know someone is always there for me”
– Alex, 10th Grade Student
“My son was very quiet after being bullied at his last school. He stopped talking and didn’t want to join class. After joining Legacy, he smiles again. He likes his classes and enjoys meeting other students. I can see his confidence growing, this school made a big difference for our family”
– Maria G., Parent of an 8th Grade Student
“A classmate sent me mean messages. I told the school and they helped right away. They didn’t share my name and checked on me too. The bullying stopped and I felt safe again. I know my voice matters here”
– Jordan, 7th Grade Student
Take Action
Legacy Online School builds a safe and kind space for every student. We focus on respect and care about how students feel. We welcome your help in keeping our school free from bullying. Every person plays a part. New families can join a safe school. Current students can speak up and support each other. Every voice helps us grow stronger together.
Here is what you can do:
- Start learning in a place where respect matters. Enroll now and become part of a bully-free community
- Say something if you see bullying or feel unsafe. Report bullying and help us protect others
Ask questions if you want to know more. Contact us and we will gladly help.
